71st Annual Show    13th August  2016

Helped by sunshine and excellent teas  the Show  this year was again a great success.  There  were  more entries than ever-over 850 in total  and in excess of 150  from Children at  Broadwindsor  School.  The Hall looked fantastic  with  masses of beautiful  flowers and  the most amazing array  of vegetables.  Exhibitors  came  from around  the local area as the Show  has a first class  reputation .  The marquee was decorated  with children exhibits the  birthday  cards  for the Queen being a personal  favourite of mine.
Peter Cresswell  won the  competition  for the heaviest weight  of potatoes  in a Container  -- at around 10lbs  almost  twice the weight  of mine.  He tells me the secret is read to them      ( preferably Thomas Hardy)  at  3am  in the morning
This  year there was  an auction  of Produce which did raise  more  than  the Produce  Sale  in previous  years.  Next year  we intend to repeat this and we think with some  minor changes  we should be able to raise  even more money -- around £60  raised this year  for  the Vanessa  Project
This was Barbara Wrights  final  year as Show Secretary and much of the credit to the show this year must  go to Barbara. The role  involves so much more  than the title  suggests involving organisation, communication , innovation and leadership  and  Barbara  has fulfilled all  the facets of the job admirably.  Prior  to  being Show Secretary  Barbara  was Secretary and she has given 10 years  of excellent  service  to the Club.

Barbara Wright

A final thank you  to all members of the Society  and local community.  Without your support the Show  would not happen.  To the   exhibitors, the  Marquee  team,  cake bakers, tea servers, stewards, car  park attendants, village hall committee and so many other helpers  we extend  our thanks.

Stan

Cup Winners

Julie and Faye

Ernie the Auctioneer

Faye and Rosanna

Barbara and Ian Hallett