Contents of the Spring 2010 Northants News
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People, Plants and Things (The Branch Show 2010) Trevor Wray |
As ever we had a great time at the Show. It was great to see exhibiters from outside the Branch and they certainly bring some excellent plants. Also some of our Branch members we do not normally see were there. Good to see Terry and Hilary again.
The prize cups were evenly spread around the better growers and every exhibiter won at least one prize card. Here is a picture record of the weekend.
People...
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Guess which exhibiter left his show plants out in the first rain for months? Here seen drying the spines under the hand dryer! |
Hugh seen doing his Show Sec's duties in his excellent way. It's all in those coloured pens, we understand. |
Judge Dorothy did a splendid job and is seen here discussing the Ed's NAS with Stewards Roland and Barry. Memo to self - read the Schedule! |
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Good to see Judges and ace growers Cath and Bill Darbon at the N&MK Show again. |
Branch member Hilary and grand-daughter Tia contemplate a prize from Jack's Tombola. |
Chairman Barry presents the Novice's Shield, won by Stephanie to her delight. |
Plants...
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Best cactus in the Show - the Darbon's Denmoza rhodacantha |
Barry won an Award of Merit for his Euphorbia willotii and the Ed awarded himself Best Flowerpot in the Show. |
Visiting exhibiter Mike won Best (other) Succulent in the Show with his Euphorbia horrida. |
and Things...
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An interested member of the public has a copy of CactusWorld to read in bed. What better way to end the day? |
The hover flies were having a field day in Northants Country and this flowering Opuntia at the Show had a resident collecting pollen. |
This runaway rabbit ran around our feet over the weekend. Fortunately it preferred expensive Abutilons to our Show plants. |
Our thanks to the management and staff of Billing Garden Village who again provided an excellent venue for our Show
