All the fun of the Crowhurst fayre

CROWHURST was a hive of activity last weekend when the annual village fayre and horticultural show took place on the recreation ground.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Aug 2012, 16:10 BST

The event kicked off with the 1066 Rockit Men, who provided a lively evening of music, before the fayre began the following morning.

Olympic torchbearer Lawrence Page opened the event, which featured traditional stalls and games, plus entertainment from the Section 5 Drummers, stilt walkers and bellydancers.

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Meanwhile the Crowhurst Horticultural and Flower Show celebrated 40 years with a colourful show, with entries up by more than 120 on last year.

The winners were:

Mary Oliver Trophy for Best Exhibit in Produce Classes: Audrey March-Beale

Miss E. M. Spikes Trophy for Best Collection of Vegetables: Bruce Cripps

Roy Wilson Trophy for Most Points in Floral Classes: Jim Bingham

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George and Nelly Drew Trophy for Best Exhibit of Sweet Peas: Norman King

National Dahlia Society (NDS) Silver Medal Card for Best Exhibit of Dahlias: Jim Bingham

National Dahlia Society (NDS) Bronze Medal Card for Runner-Up Exhibit of Dahlias: Jim Bingham

C. R. Manning Trophy for Best Exhibit of Marigolds: Brian Croft

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Hazel Johnson Memorial Trophy for Most Points in Handicraft Classes: Audrey March-Beale

Ladies Points Tankard for Most Points in Cookery and Preserves Classes: Brian Croft

Mrs R. E. Diments Trophy for Most Points in Floral Display Classes: Juliet Massey

Sandra Smallwood Trophy for Best Exhibit in Floral Display Classes: Juliet Massey

Geoff Bridgland Trophy for Most Points in Fuchsia Classes: Bruce Cripps.