2025 Early Show Report

Yeovil & District Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society held their open early show the weekend of 20th & 21st September.  The show was well supported by exhibitors and members of the public alike.  It has been a particularly dry summer but once again the exhibitors produced some fantastic blooms for the judges. Although classes were slightly down from previous years, the quality of all the blooms was excellent.  The society would like to thank all exhibitors and the judges that made this a successful show.

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DAHLIA RESULTS

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The Len Allen Memorial Trophy for the Southwest of England Dahlia Championship was supported by 3 entries. The judges awarded the 1st prize to Roger Downting from Yeovil for his entry of Nancy Margaret, Kenora Challenger & Alf Mascot.

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Roger was also awarded the NDS silver medal for his 3 bloom exhibit of Polventon Kristobel & the NDS bronze medal for his 5 bloom exhibit of Polventon Kristobel in the 2 vase challenge.

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Darren Hickling from Midsomer Norton was awarded the Walter Burroughes Memorial Shield for his entry of Marston Karen & Western Lillian in Class 40

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The Shaston Pompon Cup for 3 vases of pompon, 3 distinct varieties was awarded to Brendan Curry for his entry of Leslies Willo, Willo’s Violet & Moor Place

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The travellers classes were well supported and the judges awarded the best exhibit to Darren Hickling for his entry of Hillcrest Candy

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CHRYSANTHEMUM RESULTS

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The Rous Cup was presented to Brian Pople for his entry in the Southwest of England Championship. Brians entry was made up of John Wingfield & Yellow John Wingfield. The judges awarded the Yellow John Wingfield the NCS bronze medal.  Brian Pople also went on to win The Medium Championship for The Cook Trophy.  Brian's entry was made up of John Wingfield & Yellow John Wingfield.

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Terry Vernoum was awarded The Lionel Park Trophy for the best vase of Incurved.  His entry of Rita Fox was also awarded the NCS silver medal.

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Harry Godden received the Westland Trophy for the best exhibit of sprays.  Harry entered vases of Pat Bahn, Cerise & Florrie Chivers.  Harry was also awarded the NCS Certificate of Merit.

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Kevin Swabey won the Novice Class with his entry of Purple Dorreen Hall.

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