West Linton Show is a rip-roaring success

The scent from the massive array of blooms in the hall was almost intoxicating and the vegetable section was a joy to behold.

Why do these Peeblesshire village gardeners go to such great lengths with their produce?

Because it’s a challenge, there’s a fair bit of healthy competition too – and, most importantly, it’s a load of fun.

Club president Iain Silver had plenty success on the day – he picked up 22 first prizes, including a Best in Show. Now that’s a lot of fun – and dedication!

Close on his heels, were local stalwarts John Bracken and Allan Lindsay - and it will be all to play for again next year.

Trophy Winners

Thomson Cup (Most Points in Veg, Herbs & Fruit): Dryna Donald

Ellen Meikle's Rose Bowl (Best Exhibit by lady for class 14): Doreen Calvert

Spence Trophy (Best Exhibit for Classes 1 - 100): Iain Silver

McKenzie Cup (Most Points for Flower Exhibits): Iain Silver

Robert Gray Small Rose Cup (Best Rose Exhibit): Iain Silver

Society Shield (Best Exhibit in Board Section): Lorraine Buchanan

Jim Morton Trophy (Best Exhibit in Pot Plant Section): Iain Silver

Floral Art Trophy (Most points for Floral Art): Janet Noble

Potato Trophy (Best School / Nursery Exhibit): Village Nursery

MacGregor Cup (Most Points in Cookery Section): Lesley Johnstone

West Linton WRI Trophy (Most Points in Handcraft Section): Libby Cairns

Vegetables

6 Pods Broad Beans: Dryna Donald

3 Beet: Neil Forsyth

Cabbage, any variety: Dryna Donald

3 Carrots, any variety: Dryna Donald

2 Heads of Celery: Joe Wilkin

1 Cauliflower: Allan Lindsay

2 Leeks, long: Neil Forsyth

1 Lettuce: Dryna Donald

3 Onions: Allan Lindsay

5 Potatoes, white (named): Evelyn Glass

5 Potatoes, coloured (named): Dryna Donald

6 Pods of Peas: Dryna Donald

6 Shallots: Dryna Donald

3 Garden Turnips: Allan Lindsay

1 Pot Parsley: John Bracken

Pot of Herbs other than Parsley: Allan Lindsay

1 Marrow - quality: Dryna Donald

3 Stalks of Rhubarb: Dryna Donald

4 Tomatoes with calyx: Marion Moore

4 Cherry Tomatoes: Ian Moore

1 Cucumber: Allan Lindsay

Any Other Vegetable: Dryna Donald

5 Potatoes, Organically Grown: Allan Lindsay

Vegetable Collection: Dryna Donald

Dish of Blackcurrants or Redcurrants: Ian Moore

Dish of Any Other Fruit: Sylvia Patterson

Pot of Salad Leaves - max 10": Allan Lindsay

Members Class

1 Beetroot: Allan Lindsay

Pot of any other Fruiting Plant: Evelyn Glass

Flowers

3 Antirrhinums: Evelyn Glass

3 Annual Asters: Iain Silver

3 Annual Rudbeckia: Iain Silver

Mixed Annual Flowers: Iain Silver

9 stems of Sweet Peas without foliage: John Bracken

Sweet Peas, any number: Lesley McDavid

Vase of African Marigolds: John Bracken

Annual, Vase of one variety: John Bracken

Vase of Dahlias - any variety: Iain Silver

3 stems Carnations or Pinks: Iain Silver

3 Herbaceous Phlox: Allan Lindsay

3 Astilbe - variety or varieties: Gladys Holliday

Single variety of Herbaceous: Iain Silver

Mixed Herbaceous: John Bracken

Gladiolus 1 spike: Allan Lindsay

Shrub in Flower, single variety: Iain Silver

Foliage Shrub, single variety: Iain Silver

Mixed Flowers: Iain Silver

Mixed Foliage: Iain Silver

Bowl of Flowers: Iain Silver

Roses

3 Stems Large Flowered Roses: Iain Silver

Vase of Floribunda Roses: Iain Silver

Vase of Rambling or Climbing Roses: Lesley McDavid

Roses, any type (judged on quality): Iain Silver

One Specimen HT Rose: Iain Silver

One Rose judged only on scent: Iain Silver

Board Section

Single Bloom in Picture Frame: Evelyn Glass

6 French Marigolds: John Bracken

6 Scotch Marigolds: Roger Oakes

6 Fuchsia Blooms: John Bracken

6 Miniature Roses: Iain Silver

6 Annual Blooms - other than above: Lorraine Buchanan

6 Violas (Annual or Perennial): John Bracken

1 Begonia Bloom: Iain Silver

6 Blooms - Any other variety: Lorraine Buchanan

Pot Plants

2 Pot Plants -1 flowering, 1 foliage: Iain Silver

Begonia in flower: John Bracken

Begonia grown as a single stem: John Bracken

Foliage Begonia: Iain Silver

Foliage Plant other than Begonia: John Bracken

Geranium or Pelargonium: Allan Lindsay

Fuchsia, standard: Iain Silver

Fuchsia, max 4"diameter pot: John Bracken

Fuchsia, any size of pot: Iain Silver

Cactus or Succulent: Allan Lindsay

Annual in Flower: John Bracken

Streptocarpus: John Bracken

Patio Pot grown outside max 15": Allan Lindsay

Hanging Basket (half or full): John Bracken

Pot grown Fern: Allan Lindsay

Hanging Pot, Max 8" pot: John Bracken

Pot grown Ivy: John Bracken

Pot Plant in Flower: Janette Blackwood

Window Box, to be viewed from one side: Allan Lindsay

Members Class - Geranium: Allan Lindsay

Floral Art

Arrangement in a Teacup and Saucer: Janet Noble

Arrangement with 3 blooms: Janet Noble

Arrangement in a Kitchen Utensil: Dorothy Silver

Cookery

3 Cheese Scones: Agnes Howieson

3 Potato Scones: Marie Gray

3 Pieces of Uncooked Tray Bake: Marie Gray

3 Empire Biscuits: Lesley Johnstone

8” Victoria Sponge: Libby Cairns

Savoury Dip: Agnes Howieson

Lemon Curd: Lesley Johnstone

Raspberry Jam: Doreen Calvert

3-Fruit Marmalade: Lesley Johnstone

Pâté: Sandra Bracken

Yeasted Fruit Cake: Doreen Calvert

Handcrafts

Any Craft: Mollie Oliver

Greetings card – papercraft: Libby Cairns

Painting any Medium: Annie Suckling

Photograph – “Animal”: John Bracken

Photograph - "Local Beauty Spot”: Ian Rodwell

Knitted Baby’s Hat – 4 ply: Libby Cairns

3 Vegetables - 1 Variety: Ian Moore

Junior Section

School / Nursery Planter: Village Nursery / West Linton Primary

Eco Related Drawing: Ida P1

Something grown in welly boot: Max Fraser

A Face on a Paper Plate made of Flowers or Vegetables: Luke

Design a Garden Gnome - 2D or 3D: Ruby / Angus 1st Equal

Poster advertising the show: Stephane Hartson

Hedgehog Home made from recycled materials: Abraham Van Aswegan

Wild Flowers in Jam Jar: Zenna Motley

Drawing of Flower, accurate as possible: Maria Fraser

Recycled black Flower Pot: Ayushi Kumar

Poster advertising the Show: Nicola Amos