WALKERBURN Vegetable Association (WVA) held its Annual Show and Exhibition in the Public Hall on Saturday, September 10.

This was the first show since the coronavirus lockdowns and the WVA was delighted to see exhibitors return to the competition.

A spokesperson from the WVA said: “Although there were fewer items on show the quality was excellent over all the classes and we thank all who took the time to grow, bake and make the items for the Industrial Section.

“We also thank the public who came to the hall in the afternoon of the show who gave us great support.”

Results

 

Aggregate Points Prizes

  • The Walkerburn Vegetable Association Cup – Jim Mercer
  • Juniper Bank Cup – Jim Mercer
  • Jeremy Ballantyne 150th Anniversary Quaich – Anne Kenyon
  • Hilda Ballantyne Memorial Cup – Jenni Brown
  • Felicity Ballantyne Salver for Preserves – Irene Cotter

Outstanding Exhibits

  • Lady Darling Trophy for Onions – Jim Mercer
  • F.L. Ballantyne Coronation Cup & Rosette – Thomas Steele
  • Campbell Mackay Prize – Irene Cotter
  • Lady Thomson Dahlia Quaich – Davina Jones
  • Caddon View Trophy & Rosette – Davina Jones
  • Nan Hislop Cup – Steve Lee
  • C.W. McIntosh Memorial Cup & Rosette – Christine Hoggarth

Vegetable Section

  • Six Onions – Jim Mercer
  • Four Onions – Jim Mercer
  • Single Onion – Jim Mercer
  • Four Onions under 12” – Jim Mercer
  • Six Onion Sets (Globe) Jim Mercer
  • Six Yellow Shallots – Jim Mercer
  • Six Pear Shaped Shallots – Jim Mercer
  • Three Leeks –John Tait
  • Collection of Vegetables – Thomas Steele
  • Eight Potatoes – Thomas Steele
  • Four Potatoes – Jim Mercer
  • Box of Six Vegetables – Jim Mercer
  • Organic Box – Thomas Steele
  • Two Globe Beetroot – Jim Mercer
  • Three Different Articles – Jim Mercer
  • Three Courgettes – Jim Mercer
  • Heaviest Potato – Jim Mercer
  • One Cabbage – Jim Mercer
  • Six Broad Beans – Jim Mercer
  • Six Pods Runner Beans – Mani Manian
  • Twelve Pods Peas – Jim Mercer
  • One Cucumber – Steve Lee
  • Two Parsnips – Sam Ferguson
  • Heaviest Three Carrots – Jim Mercer
  • Three Stump Rooted Carrots – Jim Mercer
  • Plant of Parsley – Jim Mercer
  • Truss of Tomatoes – Jim Mercer
  • Six Tomatoes – Bill Kenyon
  • Bunch of Herbs – Irene Cotter
  • Heaviest Vegetable Marrow – Jim Mercer
  • Item not already specified – Davina Jones

Fruit Section

  • Five Cooking Apples – Gillian Anderson
  • Twelve Plums – Denise Hanks
  • Five Eating Apples – Irene Cotter
  • Item not already specified Pears – Irene Cotter

Flower Section

  • Three Cactus Dahlias (medium) – Davina Jones
  • Three Cactus Dahlias (small) Davina Jones
  • The Decorative Dahlias – Robin Wilson
  • Five Pom–Pom Dahlias – Davina Jones
  • Collection of Dahlias – Colin Grahame
  • Vase of Annuals – Vicky McNiff
  • Six Fuchia – Bill Kenyon
  • Tuberous Begonia in Pot – Colin Grahame
  • Fuchia in Pot – Erika Paxton
  • Pot Plant in Flower – Bill Kenyon
  • Foliage Plant in Pot – Anne Kenyon
  • Three Spikes Gladioli – Christine Hoggarth
  • Single Gladioli – Davina Jones
  • Single Rose H.T. – Anne Kenyon
  • Vase Floribunda Roses – Bill Kenyon
  • Twelve Spikes Sweet Peas – Sam Ferguson
  • Floral Arrangement – Anne Kenyon
  • Corsage – Denise Hanks
  • Vase of Mixed Flowers – Anne Kenyon
  • Foliage Only Arrangement – Anne Kenyon

Industrial Section

  • Jar of Blackcurrant Jam – Irene Cotter
  • Jar of Raspberry Jam – Evelyn Grahame
  • Jar of Strawberry Jam – Steve Lee
  • Jar of Jam (any variety) – Evelyn Grahame
  • Jar of Jelly – Evelyn Grahame
  • Jar of Lemon Curd – Irene Cotter
  • Jar of Marmalade – Irene Cotter
  • Jar of Chutney – Irene Cotter
  • Three Cheese Scones – Aileen Borthwick
  • One Bread Loaf – Steve Lee
  • Iced Chocolate Sponge – Aileen Borthwick
  • Four Pancakes Lesley Thornton
  • Sultana & Cherry Cake – Mary Daykin
  • Lemon Drizzle Cake – Kitty Volino
  • Four Shortbread Biscuits – Sheilagh Sommerville
  • Tea Loaf – Irene Cotter
  • Plain Gingerbread – Evelyn Grahame
  • Three Decorated Cup Cakes – Aileen Borthwick
  • Article of Ladies Knitwear – Anne Glendinning
  • Item of Cross Stitch – Kirsten McNiff
  • Article of Children’s Knitwear – Elma Wallace
  • Knitted Soft Toy – Sheila Keddie
  • New from Old – Christine Hoggarth
  • Any craft not Already Specified – Christine Hoggarth
  • Knitted Article of Baby Wear –Sheila Keddie
  • Item of Quilting – Crafts 4U
  • Sewn Soft Toy – Jennifer Brown
  • Fancy Cushion – Jennifer Brown
  • Crocheted Article – Elma Wallace
  • Christmas Decoration – Jennifer Brown
  • My Best Photograph – Gillian Anderson

Junior Section – Colour Picture Subjects

  • Nursery – 1st Omar; 2nd Junior; 3rd Skye
  • Primary 1-3 – 1st Travis Meldrum; 2nd Milan Kamella; 3rd Robyn Bremer-Halcrow
  • Primary 4-7 – 1st Esme Amos; 2nd Bonnie Thompson; 3rd Bailey Hunter