This was our first show at De Beauvoir Block on what was the hottest September day anyone could remember. We still managed to have a splendid day and moved the late afternoon dog show into the shade to protect our furry friends.
CUP WINNERS
The Rose Bowl Philip Lightowlers
Awarded to the person with the highest number of points in the two Own-grown classes, (flowers, vegetables and fruit)
The Silver Tankard Cath Caldwell
Awarded to the person with the highest number of points in Domestic Delights
The Silver Cup Stephen King
Awarded to the single Best Exhibit in the Show
The RHS Banksian medal Cec Darker
Awarded to the person with the highest number of points in the flowers
The Group Prize De Beauvoir WI for Domestic Delights
DOMESTIC DELIGHTS
1. A showstopper cake – 1st prize Cec Darker (carrot cake) , 2nd prize Cec Darker (chocolate flake cake), 3rd Avril Broadley (lemon courgette cake)
2. Decorated biscuits or cupcakes with a wildlife theme (4 examples) – 2nd prize Serena Totino
3. Bread of any kind (e.g. a loaf, baguette, flatbreads) – 1st prize: Nick Boyce, 2nd prize Becci Winstone
4. A fruit tart – no entries
5. Homemade drink (alcoholic or not) – Highly commended Nancy Turnbull
6. Jar of sweet preserve (e.g. jam, jelly, marmalade)
Jam – 1st prize Cath Caldwell (quince), 2nd prize Philip Lightowlers (raspberry), 3rd prize Judith Nelvig (loganberry), Highly Commended De Beauvoir WI
Marmalade – 1st prize De Beauvoir WI, 2nd prize Tom Carter, 3rd prize Jane William, Highly commended Judith Nelvig
7. Jar of savoury preserve (e.g. chutney, pickle, ferment): 1st prize Cath Caldwell (Tomato chutney), 2nd prize Avril Broadley (green tomato chutney), 3rd prize Jane William (tomato relish), Highly commended CG & Joe
8. Homemade sweets (e.g. fudge, peppermints, truffles – at least 6) – no entries
9. Homemade edible dog treats (judged on appearance) – 1st prize Avril Broadley
OWN-GROWN FLOWERS
10. Own-grown perennials (3 stems) – 1st prize Dee Carter, 2nd prize Elizabeth Lewendon, 3rd prize Philip Lightowlers
11. Own-grown roses (3 stems) – 1st prize Gillian Daniell, 2nd prize Liz Grice
12. An arrangement of whatever you are proud of in your garden – 1st prize Cec Darker, 2nd prize Cath Caldwell
13. An autumnal arrangement – 1st prize Stephen King, 2nd prize Cec Darker, 3rd prize Lesley Nelson
OWN-GROWN VEGETABLES & FRUIT
14. Your most prized fruit(s):
Hard fruit – 1st prize Cath Caldwell (Quince), 2nd prize Liz Grice, 3rd prize Philip Lightowlers
Soft Fruit – 1st prize Stephen King (grapes), 2nd prize Richard Turnbull (grapes), 3rd prize Phili Lightowlers
15. Your most prized vegetable(s) – 1st prize Philip Lightowlers (radicchio lettuce), 2nd prize Philippa Lloyd (aubergines), 3rd prize Jane Williams, Highly commended Philip Lightowlers (Zebrune shallots)
16. Tomatoes with calyx (5 examples) – 1st prize Dee Carter, 2nd prize Jane Williams, 3rd prize Avril Broadley
17. A monster vegetable – 1st prize Herholdt Family (trombone chino squash), 2nd prize Raakhi Chotai (courgette)
18. Own-grown herb posy – 1st prize Philip Lightowlers, 2nd prize Helena Herholdt, 3rd prize Cath Caldwell
ARTS & CRAFTS
19. Pet portrait (drawing, painting, photo) – 1st prize (child) Arlo age 6, 2nd prize (child) Zohar age 8; 1st prize (adult) Diana Mansfield, 2nd prize Stephen King, 3rd prize Dixie, Highly commended Sparrow
Pet portrait (mixed media) – 1st prize Gabi Liers, 2nd prize Debbie Lawrence, 3rd prize Debbie Lawrence
20. A garment you have upcycled or re-purposed – 1st prize Kitty Cooper, 2nd prize Shannon Larkin, 3rd prize Jules Darker, Highly commended Kitty Cooper
21. A decorated treasure box – 1st prize Cec Darker, 2nd prize Debbie Lawrence
FUN DOG SHOW
• Waggiest Tail – winner Dorothy (Cocker spaniel)
• Big and Beautiful – winner Lincoln (Pointer)
• Small and Sassy – winner Pepsi (Chalky)
• Puppy Love (under 1 year) – winner Wilbur (English bull dog)
• Scruffiest or Fluffiest – winner Freddie (Australian shepherd/poodle)
• Golden Oldie (over 8 years) – winner Racquel (Chihuahua)
• Fanciest Fancy Dress (homemade) – no entries
• Terrific Trick (roll over, catch, etc) – winner Solo (Beagle)
• Top Rescue Story – winner Mr Toby (Lhasa Apso)
• Best Kept Coat – winner Mervyn (Whippet)
• Best Girl (prettiest pooch) – winner Buffy (Corgi)
• Best Boy ( Handomest Hound) – winner Lucky (Labrador)
Thanks to our Dog Show Sponsors: Burns Nutrition, Hiro + Wolf and Platinum Foods.
Charity Raffle
De Beauvoir Gardeners donate the entire proceeds of our raffle to four local charities: St. Mary’s Secret Garden , St Joseph’s Hospice, The Tree Musketeers, Hackney City Farm.
We are grateful to the local businesses who have so generously supported the raffle.
£100 voucher for Fredericks restaurant in Camden Passage, Angel
Beloved Mediterranean dining spot run by the Segal family since 1969
One year’s membership with Friends of Hackney Empire
Priority booking (including for Panto!), invites behind the scenes and more
A painted portrait of your dog by artist Sue Bailey
Illustrator and artist Sue adores animals; painting dogs gives her pleasure
£50 voucher to spend at Kitchen Provisions on Stoke Newington Church Street
Purveyor of equipment, specialty knives and sharpening services, ingredients, and recipes
Two prizes of a £45 voucher at Salut! Restaurant on Essex Road
Modern European dining, run by brothers experienced in restaurants such as Noma in Copenhagen
Two tickets for anything at The Rosemary Branch Theatre between now and Christmas
Award-winning theatre and former Victorian Music Hall where legend suggests Charlie Chaplin performed
A mid groom for your dog at Silver Bark Grooming
Professional dog grooming and styling with a strong reputation for quality, attention to detail and personal service
A cut and blow dry at Katy Young’s Hair Salon in Hoxton Market
Hoxton’s expert in the art of hairdressing and beauty
A forager knot dog toy from Dogsnug on Stoke Newington Church Street
Dogsnug crafts unique and stylish dog accessories and coats, made by hand out of the highest quality materials, locally sourced where possible
Free membership with the De Beauvoir Gardeners for a year
Our own Gardeners club welcomes all who love plants and growing things. from window boxes to allotments
One training session with personal trainer Vicky Neal
Train in the park with an advanced personal trainer, pilates and climbing instructor and reflexologist.
A set of gardening tools (telescopic pruner, secateurs and trowel) from London Decorators Merchants on Essex Road
Ideal for autumn pruning and bulb planting in your garden
A facial massage and 5 minute sunbed tanning session at Hoxtans on Hoxton Street
Highly rated tanning and beauty salon in the heart of Hoxton
A Hydrangea from N1 Garden Centre
A bottle of Talisker whiskey
An Ottolenghi cookbook
Thanks
A huge thank you to the Benyon Estate for sponsoring the tombola and competition prizes at this year’s event. We are grateful for the Estate’s continued support of De Beauvoir Gardeners.
The Estate owns and manages commercial and residential properties across De Beauvoir Town, including the De Beauvoir Block, a network of 33 workspaces designed and equipped to support individuals and businesses in the creative industries. Providing contemporary workspaces ranging from 300 to 2,500 sqft, you can also join as a member for access to the co-working and hot desking space – or give the spaces a try with a day pass! Find out more at www.debeauvoirblock.com.
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