Great community spirit at the 51st Upottery Flower and Vegetable Show

The Show is now over 50 years old and the excitement on show day is still evident the minute the hall opens. There are 97 classes to enter with 18 cups to win, including the peoples choice for adults and children.
There were some new trophies this year in memory of local residents who have passed away including the Paul Palmer photo frame for best photograph, and the Ruby Cooke Cup. Ruby was a committee member for 50 years and always entered the cookery and flower classes.

Here is this years list of winners,
TROPHY WINNERS FOR 2013

1. Gould Cup for most points in flower classes won by Daniel Leighton
2. Mrs Gould Cup for outstanding flower arrangement won by Marianne Sheard.
3. Spiller Trophy for best vase of cut flowers in the show won by Daniel Leighton
4. Herbert Crabb Cup for most points in vegetable classes won by Daniel Leighton.
5. Flower Show Cup for most points in the whole show won by Daniel Leighton.
6. Cooke Bowl for most points in cookery classes won by Karen Hembrow.
7. Lewis Arscott Cup for most points in the miscellaneous section won by Linda Palmer
8. Witt Cup for outstanding painting won by Linda Palmer.
9. 2nd Gould Cup for outstanding drawing won by Penelope Moore.
10. Ann Bartlett Trophy for outstanding vegetable exhibit won by Daniel Leighton for his onion sets
11. Lionel and Annie Tucker Rose Bowl for most points in flower arranging classes won by Rosemary Arscott.
12. Paul Palmer Photo Frame for most points in photographic section won by Gill Thomas.
13. Lane Cup. People’s choice in adult classes won by Susie Edwards for her imaginative cupcakes
14. People’s choice in children’s classes. Ruby Drew for her animal made from vegetables
15. Ruby Cooke Trophy for best rose in show won by Shirley Spiller.
Children’s Classes
16. Most points in classes for 5 years of age and under won by Annie Bright.
17. Most points in classes for 6-9 years won by Ruby Drew.
18. Most points in classes for 10-16 years won by Millie Drew.