MANY people enjoyed taking part in various contests at the Huddersfield Flower and Vegetable Show in Greenhead Park. Winners were:

Vegetables

A basket of mixed vegetables H A Wray. Broad beans, dish of six pods J Walker. Dwarf beans, dish of six pods Mr R Radley. Beetroot, round, dish of three, as grown Mr R Radley. White cabbage, over 1lb, to be cut Mr R Radley. Carrots, three trimmed 3in (7.6cm) top, long R Jackson. Cauliflower H A Wray. Leeks, three blanched H A Wray. Marrow, one J Walker. Onions (round with tops), three Mr R Radley.

Peas, dish of six pods, any variety M and A W Peaker. Potatoes (round), four A Howcroft. Potatoes (white kidney), four I Ramage. Potatoes (coloured kidney), four D Roscow. Shallots, dish of six, exhibition Mr M Peaker. Runner beans, six pods H A Wray. Tomatoes, dish of four F Dixon Cucumber F Dixon. One red cabbage, to be cut Mr R Radley. Heaviest potato, one any colour I Ramage.

Flowers

Vase of flowers, any size vase M K Emson. Tuberous begonia, three pots H Clough. Tuberous begonia, flowering in pot H Clough. Three cut bloom flowers, tuberous begonia to be shown on own board A Pattinson. One cut bloom tuberous begonia, to be shown on own board A Pattinson. Vase of early flowering spray chrysanthemums J M Whitehead. Vase of six carnations, any variety K Clarkson. Dahlias, three decorative small J Walker. Dahlias, three decorative medium J Walker. Dahlias, three poms J M Whitehead. Dahlias, five, any cultivar or cultivars, variety or varieties J M Whitehead. Dahlias, one large or giant of any cultivar F Dixon. One rose, as grown Mrs Dewhirst. Six pansies and/or violas, vase or board Mr Charlesworth.

Gent's buttonhole, own foliage, no wires Mrs Crossley. Vase of asters, five blooms E Weaving. One pot plant, foliage Mrs Whitehead. One pot plant, bloom (excluding begonias) Joan M Hughes. One cactus J Walker. One succulent Mrs D Coop.

Domestic classes

One cake (decorated) Mrs Whitehead. 454gm (1lb) jar of marmalade Mrs Crossley. 454gm (1lb) jar of jam, any variety Mrs Crossley. 454gm (1lb) jar of jelly Mrs Whitehead. 454gm (1lb) jar of or lemon curd Mrs Crossley. 454gm (1lb) jar of pickles, piccalilli or chutney Mrs Crossley. One quiche Alexandra Fenn. One date and walnut loaf, about 454gm (1lb) Mrs Whitehead. Plate of four fruit scones Mrs Collinson. One apple pie Mrs P Peaker.

Beer and wine

Cheese and wine, any type M Heath. One bottle dry white wine Mrs Collinson. One bottle dry red wine B Heath. One bottle sweet white wine M Garside. One bottle sweet red wine M Heath. One pint bottle bitter beer B Heath. One pint bottle lager B Heath. One pint bottle dry stout B Heath.

Handicrafts

A piece of hand embroidery in cross stitch Mrs P James. Any other hand embroidered article B Kitchen. A piece of hand embroidery, canvas work B Kitchen. Small pieces and sets B Kitchen. Soft furnishings Mrs P James. Hand-knitted goods Mrs A Morrow.

Handicrafts: senior citizens

Any miscellaneous item of work Mrs E Iredale. Embroidery B Kitchen.

Handicrafts - people with a physical disability

Wood or basketwork I E Langton.

Floral art

An exhibit, Double Take, space allowed 68.5cm (27in) square height unlimited B Stone. An exhibit, Neptune's World, space allowed 68.5cm (27in) square, height unlimited C Middleton. An exhibit, Forgotten Corner, space allowed 68.5cm (27in) square, height unlimited R Edwards.

petite class

An exhibit, Art Nouveau, open space market on table, space not exceeding 25cm (10in) in width, depth or height; to be made at the show, not using any artificial flowers or foliage J Ford.

Novice class

An exhibit, The Kitchen Scales, space allowed 68.5cm (27in) square, height unlimited G Taylor.

Allotments

A basket of mixed vegetables I Ramage. A golden collection of flowers or vegetables or both J Beaumont. Peas, dish of six pods, over 10.2cm (4in) - same variety Mr M Peaker. Potatoes, four white I Ramage. Swede, two with roots trimmed and 10.2cm (4in) tops J Beaumont. Potatoes, four coloured I Ramage. One cabbage as grown I Ramage. Leeks, three blanched J Beaumont. Gladioli, one spike Mr M Peaker. One pot plant, any pot size Mr Gaukrodger. One cucumber Mr M Peaker. Tomatoes, dish of four I Ramage. Broad beans, dish of six pods I Ramage.

Dwarf beans, dish of six pods Mr R Radley. Onions, three complete with tops Mr R Radley. Onions, three dressed not exceeding 227gms (8oz) each I Ramage. Beetroot, three trimmed 7.6cm (3in) top Mr M Peaker. Shallots, dish of six R Jackson. One cauliflower I Ramage.Carrots, three trimmed 7.6cm (3in top I Ramage. One red cabbage, to be cut, over 227gms (8oz) in weight. Mr Gaukrodger. Any other vegetable not in this section Mr A Radley. Collection of any four different vegetables as schedule I Ramage. Heaviest onion as grown, one I Ramage.

Crafty kids (under-sevens)

Flowers in a basket G Baldwin. A flower to paint or crayon Bethany Miniature Garden L Gray. People Potato L Gray Funny Face Buns L Gray. The Cat In The Hat L Gray. Paint a Pot Sumaya.

Crafty kids (eight-13)

Flowers in a basket D Andrews. A Flower to paint or crayon F Johnson. Miniature Garden E Woodward. People Potato L Amitrano. Funny Face Buns L Amitrano. Paint a Pot S Whittaker.

A favourite toy or pet (age 5-11) E Woodward.

Trophies

Brook Trophy J Walker. Shaw Trophy C Middleton. Arnold Trophy J Ford. Huddersfield Flower Club Trophy G Taylor. Jordan Trophy B Velma Jessie Crowther Bowl B Kitchen John Armitage Trophy I Ramage. The Gerald Greenwood Trophy M Peaker. The Armitage Garden Centre Trophy K Clarkson. WRVS Trophy I Langton. Forshaw Trophy M Heath. The Joan Hughes Trophy L Gray. The Vera Coletta Trophy E Woodward. National Vegetable Society's Medal and Certificate I Ramage.

Huddersfield Allotments and Garden Federation Golden Plate J Beaumont The David Willoughby Trophy I Ramage. Norma Haigh Silver Salver P James. The Frank Roebuck Trophy I Ramage. The Whitaker Cup B Velma. Michael Haigh Memorial Trophy I Ramage. Huddersfield Allotments Federation Shield I Ramage.

Huddersfield & District Fuchsia Society 16th annual open show: Open classes

Three pots any cultivar, pot size 3.5in (90mm) M Stables. Three pots any cultivar, pot size 5.5in (127/140mm) B and L Hinchliffe. One pot any cultivar, pot size 3.5in (90mm) M Stables. One pot any cultivar, pot size 4.5in (102/115mm) B and L Hinchliffe. One pot single or semi-double B and L Hinchliffe. One pot single or semi-double. Pot size 5/5.5in (127/140mm) B and L Hinchliffe. One pot double, pot size 5.5in (127/140mm) B and L Hinchliffe. One pot single/semi-double, max pot size 6.5in (165mm) D Grindrod. One pot double, max pot size 6.5in (165mm) D Hardcastle. One pot any cultivar, any size pot A Crabtree. One pot with variegated/ornamental foliage B and L Hinchliffe. One pot encliandra type, any size pot B and L Hinchliffe. One pot of a species or sub-species and variants only, excluding inter-specific hybrids and encliandra type, any size pot B and L Hinchliffe. One hanging pot, any number of fuchsias allowed of one cultivar, diameter of pot not to exceed 6in (155mm) and depth of about 5in(127mm) B and L Hinchliffe.

One plastic hanging container, any number of fuchsias allowed of one cultivar, diameter of container to exceed 6in (155mm) but not 11in (279mm) J Utley. One wire basket of fuchsias only, any number of fuchsias allowed of one cultivar, diameter of basket not to exceed 16in (406mm) J Utley. One pot triphylla or rriphylla type, pot size 3.5in to 5.5in(90mm to 140mm) J Utley. One pot triphylla or triphylla type, pot size 6in (155mm) and above F Clegg. One quarter standard, any size pot A Crabtree. One mini-standard, max pot size 5.5in (140mm) Mr M Stables. An unusual container, with any number of fuchsias allowed B and L Hinchliffe. One patio urn containing any number of plants of any cultivar/cultivars of the exhibitor's choice, urn size 12-16in (305-406mm) max E Walker. Six open fuchsia flowers of any cultivar, must be named and exhibited in individual receptacles, in display boxes provided by HDFS B and L Hinchliffe. One pot hardy fuchsia, max pot size 6in (155mm), must be on current BFS hardy list B and L Hinchliffe. One or more plants of the same cultivar trained in any shape, other than bush or standard, ie fan, pillar, ring, etc, any size pot A Crabtree. Two single branches of fuchsias, same cultivar. In a vase provided by HDFS, stem length must be between 9in (229mm) and 15in (381mm) B and L Hinchliffe. One fuchsia, any cultivar trained as a bonsai (the plant must be shown in a bonsai dish) B and L Hinchliffe.

Junior classes

One pot any cultivar, any size pot (ages 12-17 years) C Lodge. One pot any cultivar, any size pot (age up to 11 years) K Armitage.

Beginners' classes

One pot any cultivar. max pot size 3.5in (90mm) D Exley. One pot single or semi-double, max pot size 4in (102mm) to /5.5in (127mm/140mm) D Exley.

Novice classes

One pot any cultivar, max pot size 3.5in(90mm) K Riley. One pot single or semi-double, max pot size 4in (102mm) to 5.5in (140mm) K Riley.

Geranium section Open classes

Three miniature geraniums any cultivar, max pot size 3.5in (90mm) D Hardcastle. Three dwarf geraniums any cultivar, max pot size 4.5in (115mm) D Hardcastle. One miniature geranium any cultivar, max pot size 3.5in (90mm) D Hardcastle. One dwarf geranium any cultivar, max pot size 4.5in (115mm) D Hardcastle. One basic zonal geranium any cultivar, max pot size 6in (155mm) D Hardcastle. One angel pelargonium any cultivar, max pot size 6in (155mm) P Wardman. One scented leaf geranium any cultivar, max pot size 6in (155mm) F Clegg. One regal pelargonium any cultivar, max pot size 6in (155mm) E Walker. One stellar stype, max pot size 6in (155mm) B and L Hinchliffe. One ivy leaf or hybrid ivy to be judged as an ivy leaf, max pot size 6in (155mm) B and L Hinchliffe. One plant with bi-coloured foliage, max pot size 6in (155mm) P Wardman. One plant with tricolour foliage, max pot size 6in (155mm) A Crabtree. Hanging basket/container of geraniums any cultivar, must be of cascading growth, min pot size 6in (155mm). Max pot size 11in(279mm) B and L Hinchliffe.

Novice classes

One dwarf geranium any cultivar, max pot size 4.5in (115mm) L Porter. One basic zonal geranium any cultivar, max pot size 6in (155mm) Mr Charlesworth. One regal pelargonium any cultivar, max pot size 6in (155mm) Mr Charlesworth.

special class - brownies

Bethany.