Midhurst celebrates pumpkin guessing winner and bumper community garden harvest

The mystery of the giant pumpkin at Midhurst’s Summer Street Party on Saturday, August 29, has finally been solved, with the winning guess now confirmed, Midhurst Town Council confirmed.

The pumpkin measured an impressive 117cm in circumference, with the competition winner having now been contacted and presented with a chocolate prize.

Meanwhile, Midhurst Town Council’s new community garden has enjoyed an impressive start, producing 115kg of fresh fruit and vegetables in just nine weeks.

The garden, located in Curfew Gardens, was created to grow fresh produce for Midhurst Community Hub, where it will help provide free hot lunches for local residents.

The council described the first-year results as ‘a fantastic start and hopes to continue producing as much as possible.

Volunteers are being encouraged to get involved, with jobs ranging from sowing and growing to weeding and general garden maintenance.

Anyone interested in volunteering can email [email protected] for more information.