DELIGHTFUL
dahlias and monstrous marrows were just some of the homegrown
items on display at the South Tyneside Flower and Vegetable
Show.
Rows of runner beans and columns of carrots were also exhibited
by proud owners at the annual two-day event, at Temple Park
Centre, in John Reid Road, South Shields.
Keen gardeners and horticulturists had come along to enter
their finest creations in some of the 70 classes, with prizes
of up to £100 to be won.
Opening the event, the Mayor of South Tyneside, Coun Alex
Donaldson, said: "I would like to congratulate everyone
who's been involved with this year's show – it's of
such a very high standard.
"The size of the onions and leeks on display is amazing
– they're so large."
Peter Holden, a plasterer from County Durham, won numerous
prizes for his vegetables, including first, second and third
places for his dressed onions.
He also gained first places for his three-leek collection
and selection of three veg, and second places for his potted
and intermediate leeks and his long and short carrots.
The 61-year-old said: "It's the first time I've come
to South Shields to show my vegetables, and I'm really pleased
with how well I've done.
"It's a full-time hobby and I grow everything in my
back garden."
Entries were slightly lower than last year, but this was
expected after the poor summer weather, which has affected
crops.
However, judges were extremely impressed with the quality
of the stock on show.
Ann Darling, secretary of the South Tyneside Flower and
Vegetable Show Society, said: "I'm really pleased with
the turn-out this year.
"The room is almost filled with beautiful flowers and
vegetables. Everyone should be very proud of their efforts."
All of the unclaimed exhibits were auctioned off yesterday,
with the proceeds going to the Society.
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