Launcells Horticultural Show
Added at 17:01 on 08 September 2025
The Launcells Horticultural Show took place on Saturday 16th August and despite the hot and dry weather, the growers and makers of the Parish yet again produced a lovely display.
There was an excellent selection of vegetables and a lovely display of cakes and biscuits together with flowers, preserves, crafts and photographs.
Many thanks to the Parish Councillors who entered in their very own section, displaying some lovely flower arrangements in jam jars. The winner was Brian Pollard.
There was also a new Adults for Fun section, after comments were made that some adults would like to enter in the children's classes. This section was won by Sharon Jenkins.
It was lovely to see some new exhibitors as well as some who had not entered the show for a while. We hope they enjoyed the day and that they will join us again next year.
Many thanks to all those who took part, the organisers, the volunteers who helped set up and clear away, the judges, the helpers in the kitchen, to Fiona Hargreaves for presenting the prizes and to everyone who came along for a very sociable afternoon.
The Winners! Kira Pollard, Marlene Bath, Mandy Pollard, Sharon Jenkins, Sue Urwin, Alison Butler, Derek Cole, Gill Cole.
Mollie Pethick, Ella-Rae Bath, Dylan Bath, Graham Tape, Caroline Tape, Freda Hockin, Chelsea Tape.
Section 1 Vegetables
The Cleave Challenge Cup - Winner - Graham Tape
The Snowden Perpetual Trophy - Runner-up - Derek Cole
Stedwill Memorial Cup - Classes 28 to 34 - Graham Tape
The Sainsbury Cup - Class 1 - Graham Tape
Section 2
Flowers
The Hunt Perpetual Cup - Winner - Graham Tape
The Yelland Perpetual Trophy - Runner-up - Derek Cole
Mrs Cleave Cup - Class 36 - Derek Cole
Pot Plants
Launcells Horticultural Show Cup - Winner - Graham Tape
The Dinner Trophy - Runners-up - Marlene Bath & Kira Pollard
Section 3 Floral Art
The Brooks Challenge Cup - Winner - Sue Urwin
The Sainsbury Trophy - Runner-up - Caroline Tape
Section 4 Cookery & Salads
The Barkwill Challenge Cup - Winner - Mandy Pollard
The Stedwill Perpetual Trophy - Runners-up - Chelsea Tape
The Pickard Cup - Classes 87 to 90 - Mandy Pollard
Section 5 Preserves
The Tape Perpetual Salver - Winner - Mandy Pollard
The Higher Grimscott Preserve Plate - Runner-up - Caroline Tape
The Havasu Trophy - Classes 115 to 120 - Caroline Tape
Section 6 Handicrafts
The Venner Challenge Cup - Winner - Freda Hockin
The Dingle Perpetual Trophy - Runner-up - Mandy Pollard
Les Yelland Trophy - Best Exhibit - Gill Cole
Section 7 Photography
Launcells Horticultural Show Bowl - Winner - Mandy Pollard
Launcells Horticultural Show Trophy - Runners-up - Alison Butler and Kira Pollard
Section 8 Parish Councillors
Winner - Brian Pollard
Section 9 Adults for fun
Winner - Sharon Jenkins
Section 10
Children under 10 years
The Jenkins Cup - Winner - Molly Pethick
Stedwill Plaque - Runner-up - Dylan Bath
The Cann Trophy - Best Exhibit - Dylan Bath
The Alf Snowden Trophy - Classes 155 to 159 - Molly Pethick
The Ron Pearce Cup - Most Points 167 -171 - Dylan Bath
Children 10 to 16 years
Sillifant Cup - Winner - Ella-Rae Bath
Brooks Challenge Trophy - Runner-up - Imogen Wingard
Patt Trophy - Best Exhibit - Ella-Rae Bath
Trophy - Most Points 172 - 176 - Ella-Rae Bath
Photos from the 2025 Launcells Horticultural Show
