PAUL Trolley created history at the successful Kingston St Mary Flower Show on Saturday.
Paul became the first man to take be judged the overall winner in the homecraft (cookery) section since the show was first held in 1932.
Show secretary Annie Trolley congratulated "the lads" as two men, Bill Hayes and Joseph Heayns, dominated the fruit and vegetables category, while Harry Ellison was the overall children's winner.
The event in the village hall attracted a total of 365 entries from 63 competitors.
Mrs Trolley said: "The bad weather stayed away so that those who entered, and other visitors, were able to come along to enjoy seeing the wonderful creations and to enjoy afternoon tea with friends and neighbours."
CUP WINNERS:
Vegetables (overall), vegetable collection, begonia, Joseph Heayns; best vegetable exhibit, Bill Hayes; flowers (overall), Jane House; best flower exhibit, Chris Heayns; indoor plant, Sarah Wilcox; decorative arrangement, painting (watercolour). Annie Trolley; homecraft (overall), Paul Trolley; loaf of bread, Marian Dunsford; larder items, Trudy Mancini; children (overall), Harry Ellison; painting (other medium), Nicky Perry; sculpture, Emma Ricketts; clay/metal/wood, Serena Lumley.
FIRST PLACE WINNERS:
Section A – Vegetables and Fruit
Collection of vegetables Joseph Heayns
Potatoes, coloured Bill Hayes
Potatoes Bill Hayes
Beetroot Bill Hayes
Carrots Joseph Heayns
Peas Bill Hayes
Runner Beans Bill Hayes
Leeks Joseph Heayns
Courgettes Paul Trolley
Cucumbers Judy Rhodes
Onions, large Sue Archer
Onions, small Joseph Heayns
9 Shallots Joseph Heayns
Tomatoes Joseph Heayns
Novelty Tomatoes Trudi Mancini
French Beans Sue Archer
Soft Fruit Bill Hayes
Dessert Apples Bill Hayes
Salad items Joseph Heayns
Herbs Judy Rhodes
Any other fruit or veg Sue Archer
Section B – Flowers and Plants
Begonia Joseph Heayns
Nasturtiums Chris Heayns
Annuals Jane House
Pansies Eric Lovell
Roses, single Jane House
Roses, trusses Sarah May
Sweet Peas Joseph Heayns
Foliage Indoor Plant Sarah Wilcox
Flowering Indoor Plant Carla Griffith
Succulent or Cactus Emma Ricketts
Dahlias (small) Jonathan Doney
Dahlias (large) Chris Heayns
Perennials – one sort Janet Lovell
Perennials – varied Lesley Mackay
Shrubs/Trees Sue Archer
Fuschia Trudy Mancini
Section C – Decorative Arrangements
‘Moonlight’ Sue Archer
‘Shades of one colour’ Sue Archer
A Miniature Annie Trolley
‘Have A Go’ Paul Trolley
Bridesmaid’s Bouquet Trudy Mancini
Foliage only Sheila Jones
Section D - Homecraft
Wine Angela Heayns
Marmalade Jane House
Fruit Jelly Paul Trolley
Chutney Jane Clarke
Blackcurrant Jam Sue Archer
Fruit Curd Helen Hounslow
Vegetarian Quiche Paul Trolley
Date and Walnut Loaf Yvonne Harris
Decorated Cake Nicky Perry
Ginger Biscuits Sheila Jones
Bread Marian Dunsford
Battenberg Cake Kate Ranson
Lemon Drizzle Cake Helen Hounslow
Items for Larder Trudy Mancini
Gluten Free Cake Victoria Archer
Savoury Pasty Paul Trolley
Section E – Children
Pre-school
Decorated plate Harry Neal Archer
Dinosaur Verity Hayes
Ages 5 – 7
Unicorn picture Eliza Hayes
Ages 8 – 12
Jam tarts Harry Ellison
Fabric item Harry Ellison
All ages (up to 15)
Recycled Item Harry Ellison
Section F - Open
Watercolour picture Annie Trolley
Other medium picture Nicky Perry
Photograph ‘Weather’ Jonathan Doney
Clay/Metal/Wood Emma Ricketts
Handicraft Serena Lumley
Handmade Flower Sarah Wilcox
80 word story Stephen Lovell
Caption to a Picture Chris Hancock
Spud in a tub Eric Lovell
Unusual shaped vegetable Sue Archer
Bread roll container Kate Ranson
Other Craft Sarah Wilcox
Section G - Miscellaneous
Eggs Sue Archer
Honey Paul Trolley
Sweetest Smelling Rose Jane House
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