Wow, what a talented village we all live in!

102 exhibitors braved the elements, and an early start, to stage their entries, with even more returning in the afternoon to view the event, and have an excellent afternoon tea. The church was humming with excitement, a few squeals of delight were even heard, and it was lovely to see so many villagers enjoying themselves, even if they didn’t win. But win they did too with 44 individual class winners out of 75 that were entered, and 502 exhibits. So we can confirm that this will be a regular fixture in the village social calendar.

See the winners of each section below by clicking on the tabs.

For photos and details of the 2017 show, see the Whissendine Produce and Craft Show page.

Tom Digby, September 2016

Edmunds Shield for Overall Show Winner 2016: Ro Raymond

Results of Main Classes, 2016

SECTION 1: Vegetables & Fruit

Number of entries: 97
Class Winner: Keith Dugmore

Winners listed by class number:

  1. Runner Beans – Keith Dugmore
  2. Potatoes – Adrian Marshall
  3. Onions – Keith Dugmore
  4. Leeks – Barbara Tradewell
  5. Garlic bulbs – Sarah Bysouth
  6. Carrots – Keith Dugmore
  7. Tomatoes – David Smart
  8. Courgettes – Christine Howard
  9. Collection of herbs – John Clift-Hill
  10. Beetroot – Michelle Penycate
  11. Marrow – John Clift-Hill
  12. A trug of mixed vegetables – Michelle Penycate
  13. Misshapen vegetable or fruit – Anthony Watchorn
  14. Raspberries – Keith Dugmore
  15. Plums – Alan Finnie
SECTION 2: Flowers

Number of entries: 62
Class Winner: Lindsey Cleggett

Winners listed by class number:

  1. Rose – Ann Edmunds
  2. Rose – Sarah Body
  3. Dahlia – Graham Bysouth
  4. Chrysanthemum – no entries
  5. Aster – no entries
  6. Phlox – Barbara Tradewell
  7. Delphinium – no entries
  8. Arrangement of foliage – Caroline Meakin
  9. Begonia – Lindsey Cleggett
  10. Carnation – no entries
  11. Carnation – no entries
  12. Pansies – Lyn Ryder
  13. Clematis – John Clift-Hill
  14. A single floating flower – Lindsey Cleggett
  15. Open class – Ro Raymond
SECTION 3: Crafts

Number of entries: 91
Class Winner: Ro Raymond

Winners listed by class number:

  1. A decorated Wellington boot – Lesley Meacock
  2. A cushion 40 x 40 cm pad inserted – Pat Owen
  3. A hand knitted item – Sue Spencer
  4. A craft item for a baby – Anna Thompson
  5. A celebration card – Gloria Carter
  6. An item of embroidery – Marily Hind-Woodwood
  7. A hand quilted item – Lindsey Cleggett
  8. A ladies scarf or small shawl – Ro Raymond
  9. A clay sculpture – Ro Raymond
  10. Open craft – Roy Taylor
SECTION 4: Photography

Photography – Number of entries 137
Class Winner: David Penny

Winners listed by class number:

  1. A landscape or seascape – Ro Raymond
  2. A flower or vegetable portrait – Sheila Dugmore
  3. A bird or birds – Ro Raymond
  4. Your favourite pet or pets – Marion Curry
  5. A ‘Selfie’ – David Penny
  6. A funny face – David Penny
  7. Your worst mistake – James Dodson
SECTION 5: Baking

Number of entries 41
Class Winner: Ro Raymond

Winners listed by class number:

  1. Traditional Victoria Sponge – Ro Raymond
  2. Tray bake – Emma Dodson
  3. Biscuits – Caroline Meakin
  4. Rolls – tbc
  5. Savoury – Ro Raymond
  6. Men Only – Kevin Thomas
SECTION 5: Preserves & Chutneys

Number of entries 23
Class Winner: Ro Raymond

Winners listed by class number:

  1. Jar of Strawberry jam – Ro Raymond
  2. Jar of “stoned fruit” jam – Ro Raymond
  3. Jar of Marmalade – Sarah Bysouth
  4. Jar of Tomato chutney – Jill Barfoot
  5. Bottle of Elderflower cordial – Sarah Bysouth
SECTION 7: Floral Arrangements

Number of entries 20
Class Winner: Sarah Body

Winners listed by class number:

  1. Arrangement on a tea tray with cloth – Jean Parkes
  2. An autumnal arrangement – Lesley Meacock
  3. A green arrangement – Sarah Body
  4. A jug of mixed garden flowers – Linda Arnold
  5. Flower arrangement for the table – ‘A Romantic evening’ – Clair Streigh
SECTION 8: Art Class

Number of entries 12
Class Winner: Sue Lammin

Winners listed by class number:

  1. Painting of a summer vacation – Sue Lammin
  2. Collage of a landscape – Sue Lammin
  3. Pastel drawing of a landscape – Barbara Tradewell
  4. Drawing of a figure in pencil or pen – David Barfoot
  5. A flower painting – Sue Lammin
  6. Sculpture of a figure in clay – Ro Raymond

Results of Junior Classes, 2016

SECTION 9: Junior Class Aged 4 – 8

Number of entries: 15
Class Winner: Olive Tatham

Winners listed by class number

  1. A painted or decorated pebble – Olive Tatham
  2. A decorated mirror – no entries
  3. A vehicle made from vegetables – Leo Tatham
  4. Decorated biscuits – no entries
  5. Arrangement of daisies in a jug – Olive Tatham
  6. A miniature garden on a dinner plate – no entries
  7. Collage of ‘Fireworks Night” – Isabella Higton
  8. Painting of an animal – Olive Tatham
  9. Birthday card for a friend – any medium – Oscar Stewart
  10. Model of a figure in any modelling material – Oscar Stewart
  11. Dragon made from recycled materials – Oscar Stewart
SECTION 10: Junior Class Aged 9 – 12

Number of entries: 2
Class Winner: Ben Dodson

Winners listed by class number

  1. A painted or decorated pebble – no entries
  2. A decorated mirror – no entries
  3. A vehicle made from vegetables – no entries
  4. Decorated biscuits – Ben Dodson
  5. Arrangement of daisies in a jug – Catherine Baker
  6. A miniature garden on a dinner plate – no entries
  7. Collage of ‘Fireworks Night” – no entries
  8. Painting of an animal – no entries
  9. Birthday card for a friend – no entries
  10. Model of a figure in any modelling material – no entries
  11. Dragon made from recycled materials – no entries
  12. Sponge cake shaped like an animal – no entries
SECTION 11: Junior Class Aged 13 – 16

Number of entries: 2
Class Winner: Scott Atton

Winners listed by class number

  1. A painted or decorated pebble – no entries
  2. A decorated mirror – no entries
  3. Arrangement in a teacup with saucer – no entries
  4. Decorated biscuits – no entries
  5. Arrangement of daisies in a jug – no entries
  6. A miniature garden on a dinner plate – no entries
  7. Painting of an animal – Holie Sumner – Mair
  8. Birthday card for a friend – no entries
  9. Model of a figure in any modelling material – no entries
  10. Sponge cake shaped like an animal – no entries
  11. A craft item made from a kit – no entries
  12. A craft item designed and made by yourself – Scott Atton

Show Rules

Show Rules

  1. All exhibits must have been grown or represent the sole work of the exhibitor, who must be resident in the parish., a member of a village organisation, or school.
  2. Entry fee is 20p per exhibit, £2 maximum for 10 or more classes. Can exhibit in any section which you are eligible, but only 1 entry per class.
  3. Adults can enter all classes 1 – 69, children can enter all age appropriate classes, plus the photography section.
  4. Paper plates will be provided for use in the vegetable & fruit section where appropriate, all other exhibitors to provide their own plates , containers etc. As described in the class
  5. The organisers reserve the right to move exhibits, if space is restricted.
  6. Queries concerning the staging of exhibits should be reported to the Show Manager. The Show Manager reserves the right to decide any question not provided for in the rules. The Show Managers decision is final.
  7. Personal property of exhibitors shall be at the risk of the exhibitor, the organisers are not liable for compensation for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.
  8. Points will be awarded for each class, 3 – 1st place, 2 – 2nd, and 1 – 3rd, The exhibitor with the most points in each section will be awarded a trophy, to hold for 1 year, and must be returned by 1st August 2017. In the event that 2 exhibitors have the same number of points the one with the most firsts will be deemed the winner, if still a tie the most seconds will be taken into account. Prizes will be awarded at 4.00 pm on the day of the show.
  9. Please give your entry form to the secretary as early as possible, entries will close at 10.00 am on the day of the show.
  10. Staging may be carried out between 8.00 – 10.30 am on the day of the show.
  11. Judging will take place between 11.00 am and 1.00 p.m. on the day of the show. Exhibitors are not allowed in the church while judging is in progress, with the exception of the Show manager and the Secretary. The decision of the judges is final. All judges reside outside the village, and have judged similar events. The show will then reopen to everyone at 1.30 pm.
  12. Removal of the exhibits is the responsibility of the exhibitor, in no circumstances may exhibits be removed before 4.30 pm on the day of the show. Any exhibits not removed by 6.00 pm will be disposed of by the Show Manager.
Sponsored Cups

The Dugmore Allotment Trophy – most points in Classes 1 – 15.

Chamisky Award for Excellence – most points in Classes 16 – 30.

The Digby Challenge cup – most points in Classes 31 -40.

The Penny Shield – most points in Classes 41 – 47.

Patricia Lake Cup – most points in Classes 48 – 53.

GlassJarsBottles.com cup – most points in Classes 54 – 58.

The White Lion Bowl – most points in Classes 59 – 63.

The Alan Oliver Art Shield – most points in Classes 64 – 69.

The Junior 4-8 Shield – most points in Classes 70 – 80.

The Junior 9-12 Shield – most points in Classes 81 – 92.

The Parish Council Junior 13-16 Shield – most points in Classes 93 – 104.

The Edmunds Shield – most points in show.

Prizes presented by Laurence Howard – HM Lord-Leiutenant of Rutland

Other Sponsors

Greetham Garden Centre

Show Officials

Chairman Tom Digby 474391
Show Manager David Penny 474008
Show Secretary Marion Lawrie 474072