The annual Flower and Handicraft Show held in Dilton Marsh Memorial Hall on July 20 was once again a resounding success, with more entries than ever before.

There were fantastic displays of flowers and handicraft goods, stunning photographs and mouth-watering vegetables and cookery items.

The sun shone in, enhancing the enjoyment of people viewing the displays before an auction of produce was held by show chairman Chris Good, after he had presented the prizes.

Exceptional talent this year was shown by the junior entrants, who deserve a special accolade, Jasmine Murphy, Alexander Naulls, Jay Pennells and Lydia Turner.

Adult winners were: Brian Fitzsimons, Rosie Ball, Pam Jones, Bob Lee, Liz Lee, Mrs Metcalfe, Jenny Denton, Pat Nowell, Chris Good, Pam Good, Eunice Stride, Hilda Watts, Elspeth Landers, Priscilla Gray, Sophie O’Neill, Rebecca Mack, Paula Carr, Creina Adkins, Heather Burton, Richard Burton, Ruth Seelig, Dot Eddolls, Norma Hutton, Lynn Lewin, Dilton Marsh WI and Dilton Marsh Craft Group.

Trophy winners were: Dilton Marsh Challenge Plate for the best Group entry, Dilton Marsh Day Centre; Joan Bracken Cup for the most points in the cookery classes, Maureen Flynn; Iris Hares Cup for the most points in the handicraft and photography classes, Helen Jones; John Irving Cup for fruit and vegetable classes, Meade Nursery Cup for flower and floral art classes and the Dilton Marsh Amateur Gardening Club Cup for the most points overall, Gill Addison.