Making the Grade at autumn show on the Lizard

Ruan Minor Village Hall was filled with entries for the show that was opened by MP Derek Thomas.

He declared himself impressed by the standard of entries that he saw and gave particular mention to a crystal clear jar of honey, the dahlias and some of the children’s exhibits. However, for him it was the collection of apples exhibited by Doug Stevens that really stood out for their quality and truly summed up autumn - a view agreed with by the judges, who awarded them the title of best exhibit in show.

David Endean, from the show, said a good crowd of people had come to view the entries, support the show and enjoy the afternoon with a cup of tea and a piece of cake.

Many children were in awe at what was described by some as a fairytale pumpkin, which took several people to carry in. It was grown by Doug Stevens, who also had the longest runner bean and heaviest fodder beet.

There was a tempting display of cookery, with a keenly contested chocolate cake class won by Gina Spiers and best exhibit awarded to Elizabeth Endean for her saffron buns.

In total the show saw 87 exhibitors from across West Cornwall showing more than 700 exhibits. Plans are now afoot for the landmark 70th show next year.

Results

Best exhibit, Doug Stevens; most points in show, Clarence Thomas; Grade Ruan parishioner most points, Mary Roberts; most points up to 16 years, Elizabeth Shearer; most points flower and vegetables, Clarence Thomas; best exhibit in fuchsias and roses, Clarence Thomas; most points in flowers, Clarence Thomas; most points in fruit, D Stevens; best collection of herbs, Kyra Tonks; most points vegetables by parishioner, Elizabeth Shearer; most points flowers by parishioner, Joy Bosustow; most points floral art, Di Peters; most points preserves, M Evans; most points cookery, Janette Eathorne; most points cookery by Grade Ruan parishioner, G Spiers; best exhibit cookery, Elizabeth Endean; best exhibit cookery under 18 years, Jowan Handford; most points farm produce, Alistair Rowe; most points handicraft, Loretta Ruse; most points classes 123-155a by parishioner, Andrew Fletcher; best exhibit needlework/knitting and crochet, Janet Steadman; most points under 18 photography, Matthew Price; best exhibit under 18 photography, Matthew Price; most points photography by parishioner, Andrew Fletcher; most point sin Grade Ruan School classes, Mailli Rae Carter; best exhibit in school year: reception, Oscaer Buettner; year one, Rosie Holmes; year two, Billy Bodkin Allen; year three, Sophie Jane; year four, Rose Tonks; year five, Holly Holmes; year six, Jack Sherratt; most points Garde Ruan parish child: boy, Tamlyn Carter, girl, Mailli Rae Carter. Best in section: flowers, Clarence Thomas; floral art, Prue Towner; vegetables, Alec Foreman; fruit, Doug Stevens; preserves, Margaret Evans; cookery, Elizabeth Endean; farm produce, Laurel Eathorne; needlework, Janet Steadman; knitting and crochet, Loretta Ruse; arts and crafts, M Jefferies; photography, J Lennard; children 12-16, Chloe Price; children 8-11, Mailli Rae Carter; children up to seven, Elizabeth Shearer.