Flower power pulls visitors to Moray village
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LHANBRYDE'S community centre was packed with people as the village's annual flower show played out at the weekend.
Dozens of exhibits – from beautiful blooms to bakes and crafts – were on show at the event, run by Lhanbryde and District Gardening Club.
Winners from the local community and further afield were celebrating inside the hall after judges picked their winners for the 2019 Annual Show.
And in gardens within the village, there were further festivities as the winners of the Best Garden and Hanging Basket competition were announced.
The Craigie Cup for best large garden went to Graeme Hastie, of 13 Kirkhill Drive, while J Taylor of 1 Walker Cresecent took the Merson Shield for runner-up.
Winning the Jura Trophy for best small garden was Sheila Gowan, of 16 Drumbeg Crescent, while the Ramshaws, of 6 Blackshaw Court, took the Will-Mar Trophy for Runner-up.
The Threaplands Award for best hanging basket went to June Andrew, of 12 Cranmoss Court.
Club secretary Gail Mands said it was a show to remember and thanked the committee, helpers and exhibitors for making it a success.
She said: "It was a great show despite the terrible weather on the day. We had lots of vegetable entries and quite a few novices entering the different sections, which is great to see.
"There were entries from all over Moray, it's a really well supported show. The primary school and nursery and Lhanbryde and Urquhart Rainbows had lots of great entries in the children's section. "The judges were impressed by all the entries, not just in the section they were judging. The prizes were presented on the day by Stephanie Christie from Blackhills Gardens.
"Thanks have to go to all the committee, volunteers, judges and exhibitors who help make the show a success. It's hard work but worth it.
"Also to the local businesses who donated prizes including, Keystore, Threaplands and R George butchers to name a few."
Trophy winners (all Lhanbryde/Urquhart residents unless stated otherwise)
McKechnie Cup for best in sections A–F (Fruit, Veg, Flowers, Pot Plants & Alpines) – John Martin, Kinloss; Rena Allan Trophy for runner-up – W Clarihew.
Winham Shield for best in sections G–K (Preserves, Baking, Handicrafts, Floral Art, Wine) – Susan Kerr; Sherbrooke Trophy for Runner-up – Fiona Herraghty.
Sheila Stables Cup for best exhibit by a local resident – W Clarihew.
Section A Fruit & Veg: McKinlay Challenge Cup for most points – Peter Fitch; Blackhills Trophy for best exhibit – John Martin, Kinloss; John Milne Rosebowl for most points in Potatoes – John Martin, Kinloss; Roma Hossack Trophy for best box Fruit and Veg – Peter Fitch; Speyfruit Trophy for Onions (Sets) – Kate Fraser, Nairn; Mary Allan Trophy for best Tomatoes – Kate Fraser, Nairn; Loneacre Bowl for Best soft fruit – Dena Cruickshank, Rothes; David Sharp Award for Best Novice – Alex Irving.
Section C Cut Flower: Mrs Elsie Macdonald Cup for most points – W Clarihew; Kirkhill Trophy for best exhibit – W Clarihew; Mairi McLeod Memorial Shield for best vase Cut Flowers by local resident – W Clarihew.
Premier Section: McTavish Trophy for best exhibit – Kate Fraser, Nairn.
Section E Pot Plants: Kilcluan Salver for most points - Grant Speed; Laing Quaich for best exhibit - W Clarihew; Elma Cruickshank Trophy for best exhibit in class 66 (geraniums) Local resident only – J McCulloch; Grant Speed Trophy for best double begonia – Grant Speed; Best Novice – Alex Irving.
Section F Alpines and Rock Plants: Hay Trophy for most points – J McCulloch.
Section G Floral Art: Duncan Trophy for most points – A four-way tie between Betty Ogg, Elizabeth Thom, Gill Stewart and Gail Mands; Sinclair Trophy for best exhibit – Betty Ogg.
Section H Baking: Jean Scholes Rosebowl for most points – Jan Grant; Rena Allan Rosebowl for best Cherry Cake – Jan Grant; Frank McPhail Memorial Trophy for Best Clootie Dumpling – Jan Grant; Best Novice – Lisa Ilston.
Section H Preserves: Tennant Rosebowl for most points – Ella Emslie; Best Novice – Alex Irving.
Section J Homemade Wine and Beers: John Mclennan Rosebowl for most points – Doug Scott; Mrs E Forsyth Quaich for Best Exhibit in section – Doug Scott.
Section K Handicraft: St Andrews Trophy for most points – Heather Grant; Tarjah Cup for best exhibit – Susan Kerr; Emslie/Hay Quaich for best photograph – Lorraine Taylor, Elgin; Best Novice – Susan Kerr.
Section L Children: Pullar Shield for most points – Fiona Morrison; S Gowans Cup for best exhibit – Fiona Morrison; Roma Hossack Shield for best miniature garden – Ruari Morrison.
