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Upton Horticultural Society enjoys a bumper autumn show

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  1. Flower judge Mike Lewis with steward Rita Critchley1 of 12
  2. Margaret Brizzell with her award winning floral art ‘Wooden it be Lovely’2 of 12
  3. Angela Lloyd and Caryl Rose with their winning preserves3 of 12
  4. Exhibits of fruit and flowers adorn Upton Village Hall4 of 12
  5. Niall, aged 10, Elan, aged 11 and Ryley Breen, aged seven, with their creations5 of 12
  6. Barbara Capstick and Susan Campbell judging the cakes6 of 12
  7. Dave Williams receives the Novelty Vegetable Trophy from Reverend Paul Newman7 of 12
  8. Reverend Paul Newman presents joint winners Jeff Formstone and Eddie Lloyd with the David L Miln Challenge Cup for chrysanthemums8 of 12
  9. John White receives The Royal Horticultural Society Banksian Medal from Reverend Paul Newman9 of 12
  10. Reverend Paul Newman presents Rita Critchley with the Standring Challenge Bowl for most points in the 2016 society shows10 of 12
  11. Elan Breen receives the Reg and Mary Morris Cup for the most points in the childrens classes (aged 11 to 16 years)11 of 12
  12. Elliott Lloyd, aged eight, and Ryley Breen, aged seven, joint winners, receive the Millennium Cup for most points in Childrens aged seven to 10 years classes12 of 12
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