Gardeners and visitors delighted at this year's Beauvale Horticultural Show

David Hodgkinson, winner of the Banksian medal, with some of his produce.

The Beauvale Horticultural Show finally returned on Sunday, August 28, following a two-year Covid absence.

The mixed weather over the past few months did not deter gardeners galore from bringing their produce to the show, which was held at the Greasley Sports and Community Centre on Dovecote Road.

Karen Sutton, the chair of the show, was pleased with this year’s colourful event.

The Mayor of Broxtowe presenting Dorothy Allsop with the Beauvale Vase for Best in Show in Floral Art.

She said: “Absolutely delighted with the turnout.

“All the hard work was rewarded with such a good turnout. It was good to see many of the regular growers returning to the show and a few more new exhibitors.

“There were a few empty spaces but we have to remember the adverse weather we have had since February, which was not kind to the growers of vegetables, fruits, plants and flowers.”

Once again there was a spectacular display of floral art exhibits, with Dorothy Allsop winning the ‘best in show’ presented by the Mayor of Broxtowe, councillor David Grindell.

Roy Wetton was presented with The Sherwood Group Salver by Sarah Shortt.

Also in attendance for the presentations were the chair of Greasley Parish Council, councillor Bob Willimott and his wife Barbara, councillor Elizabeth Williamson and the president of the Beauvale Horticultural Show John Holmes, of BBC Radio Nottingham.

The prestigious Banksian medal was won by David Hodgkinson, which is given for the most points accumulated across 75 classes.

He also won the Tom Millington Trophy, Beauvale Horticultural Challenge trophy and the Reg Newton trophy.

There were many trophy winners: Karen Sutton won the British Sugarcraft Trophy for most points in the culinary section; Peter Harvey won the Sam Burrows Rose Bowl for the best exhibit collection of three pot plants, as well as the Bettina Edmonds Cup best in show in the culinary section.

The winning display in the Floral Art category.

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The Kathleen Robinson Perpetual Plate was won by Katie Hunt for best in show cut flowers.

AP Finney won the DA Whistler Trophy for best in show plant and flower section and the Edgar Clarke Memorial Trophy for best pot (restricted) begonias.

Richard Lilley won the NVS medal and certificate, while Pauline Holmes won the national Dahlia Society silver and bronze medals for best exhibit and second best exhibit in dahlia classes.

The Mayor of Broxtowe and his consort admiring the chrysanthemums. Photos by Lesley Grand-Scrutton, of the Beauvale Photographic Society.

Show organiser Karen said: “We added a new trophy this year for the best in show in English fruit, which was won by Roy Wetton.

“Sarah Shortt, of the Sherwood Printing Group, presented the salver. They have given us tremendous support over the years with the printing of schedules and posters and we are most grateful for this sponsorship.”

Members of the public came to view the produce after the judging at 1pm.

Refreshments were served and various stalls, along with a display by the Beauvale Photographic Society, were available to browse.

“The success of the show relies on the volunteers who came on Saturday to set up all the staging and helped to steward on the Sunday,” Karen added.

“Without them giving up their time, the show would not exist – so a big thank you to them all.

“Hopefully we will see everyone again next year.”