Wokingham Horticultural Association held the second show of the year on Saturday 2nd April with the focus on domestic and flower arranging entries.
Once again the Trading Store at Ormonde Road was transformed into an exhibition hall for the over 40 exhibits.
Ann Hart won the Eve Scott Horniman Trophy for her superb Simnel cake against competition from three other bakers. Another traditional Easter Bake – hot cross buns – was won by Pauline MacBrayne.
Sheila McKeand’s delicious vegetarian quiche also got top marks from the Judge. Doreen Hogston followed two recipes given in the schedule and won both the Easter Biscuits and Lemon Drizzle Sponge Cake classes, giving her the most points in the Domestic Section and winning the St Kilda Cup
The Lambert family did well with Dad Jonathan taking 1st prize for his delicious Bakewell Tart whilst younger daughter Charlotte came a close 2nd to her sister Jessica’s 1st for decorated Easter fairy cakes.
Mum Kathleen took 1st prize for her ‘Host of Golden Daffodils’ arranged in her own vase.
The flower arranging judge was impressed with the 9 entries and awarded Doreen Hogston a Best in Show Certificate of Merit for her arrangement entitled ‘Spring Splendour’ – a celebration of British flowers and foliage.
Visitors in the afternoon also voted it their favourite exhibit.
Wokingham Town Deputy Mayor, Cllr Maria Gee with her husband Mayor’s Consort, Chris, presented the prizes.
She was impressed by many entries and commented on the quality of the daffodils on show, given the recent alternately dry and cold weather. They enjoyed tea and cake and chatted to exhibitors and other visitors.
More information about the WHA can be found on the website www.w-h-a.org.uk, including details of the Bring and Buy Plant Sale on Saturday, May 14, and the Spring Flower Show on Saturday, May 21 – both events at the Trading Store on the Ormonde Road Allotments site.
Pauline MacBrayne and Sheila McKeand
