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Sunday 15th. August.     The Pannier Market, Bideford.
judge  Bob Bryce

Ian Rhys Williams Travels
 
  Dorothy and I once again travelled the long journey down to Bideford to support the South West Area Show.
   When we entered the Pannier Market on Saturday evening, we felt as if we had entered a 'French market', as all the benches had canopies covering them. It was a lovely spectacle which was set before our eyes.
   The South West Area Show has grown continuously since Dorothy and I first visited. The Pot plants in particular were far more in number than last year. The foliage pot plants were also well supported, as were all the other classes at the Show. Congratulations must be credited to Mike Avis and the South West Team for a truly splendid Show once again.
It was nice to have met old begonia friends.

   Everything packed into the car, ready for the long journey to Bideford. This made Dorothy happy, as there was even enough space for a small case too!! Thank goodness, I changed my car for an estate.

   On the pretext of taking pictures for our website and bulletin I was allowed in the hall whilst judging was in progress.
   Mr Robert Bryce had begun judging the cut blooms, oblivious to those around him. He had just awarded John Chiswell's Six Board first prize.  


3 Pot foliage - 1st.
I.R.Williams


3 Pot foliage - 2nd.
G.Dando


3 Pot foliage - 3rd.
D.Elliott


1 Pot Cane Stem - 1st.
D.Hopes


1 Pot Cane Stem - 2nd.
D.Elliott


1 Pot fibrous rooted - 1st.
B.Billinger


1 Pot any other type - 1st.
G.Dando


1 Pot any other type - 2nd.
G.Dando


1 Pot any other type - 3rd.
B.Billinger


1 Pot - 1st.
D.Elliott

1Pot - 2nd
W.Stone

1 Pot - 3rd.
M.Avis


1 Pot single stem - 1st.
W.Stone


1 Pot single stem - 2nd.
M.Avis


1 Pot single stem - 3rd
D.Elliott.


1 Cut-bloom - 1st.
J.Chiswell


1 Cut-bloom - 2nd.
D.Payne


1 Cut-bloom - 3rd.
D.Elliott


1 Pot Novice - 1st.
W.Lloyd


1 Cut-bloom Novice - 1st.
W.Lloyd


1 Cut-bloom Novice - 2nd.
A.Ankers

Pictures & text by Ian Rhys Williams

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Pictures by Basil Billinger

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