A flower and vegetable show is blooming.

The 88th annual Haworth, Oxenhope, Lees and Cross Roads Gardeners’ and Allotment Holders’ Association show – held on Sunday – was one of the most successful of recent years. Despite poor weather, over 300 people attended the event at Haworth Community Centre.

The quality of the produce, particularly in the vegetable and baking sections, was high.

Refreshments were served and there were tombolas and raffles.

Organisers say the show’s success was due largely to generous donations from sponsors and the friendly spirit of the competitors.

Before the trophy presentation, committee member Eric Bates thanked the exhibitors, committee, helpers and all those who attended.

Secretary Eric Brown expressed special thanks to the sponsors and to committee member Geoff Wilkins for his efforts raising sponsorship money. The trophies were presented by president David Lamb.

Star performers again included Stephen Thorpe and pupils from Haworth Primary School, who won the Silver Challenge Cup for most points in the flower section and the Jack Cunningham Trophy for most points in cut flowers. Brian King won the Silver Challenge Cup for most points in the vegetable section.

The association is seeking new members. Anyone interested is invited to attend the annual meeting at Haworth Youth Hostel, Longlands Drive, on October 7 (1pm). Further details can be obtained from Mr Brown on 01422 845110.

Prizewinners were: Silver Challenge Cup for most points for vegetables, B King; Oxenhope Cup to the runner-up on points for vegetables, D Allison; Silver Challenge Cup for most points for flowers, Haworth Primary School; Harold Greenwood Cup to the runner-up on points for flowers, D Allison; Alderman GH Norton Cup for best exhibit in vegetable section (excluding classes 1, 2 and 3), D Allison.

Chairman’s Trophy for best exhibit in classes 1, 2 and 3, D Allison; Rose Bowl Trophy for best flower exhibit (excluding classes 56, 57, 58, 67 and 68), C Shackleton; Woodlands Cup for most points in classes 39 and 40, G Wilkins; Jack Cunningham Trophy for most points in cut flowers, Haworth Primary School; Handicraft Trophy for most points in the handicraft section (classes 80 to 86), M Greenwood; Baking Trophy for most points in the baking section (classes 72 to 79), M Hardaker; Jencraft Trophy for best exhibit in the handicraft section (classes 80 to 86), PA Hinchcliffe.

Leonard Nicholas Cup for best entry in class 69 (trophy to be held for a year), Lees Primary School; Committee Trophy for best exhibit in pot plants (classes 56, 57, 58, 67 and 68), M Greenwood; Craven District Fuchsia and Geranium Society rosette for best exhibit in classes 67-68 (standard and non-standard fuchsia), A and K Ackroyd.

Vegetable section: Gift class of vegetables, any kind – 1 D Allison, 2 B King, 3 Haworth Primary School; one tray of one each of three different vegetables – 1 D Allison, 2 B King, 3 Haworth Primary School; tray of six vegetables excluding tomatoes – 1 D Allison; 2 B King; six tomatoes (garnishing allowed) – 1 and 2 B Baker, 3 D Allison; one spray of tomatoes as grown – 1 and 3 Haworth Primary School, 2 B King; one cucumber – 1 M Waller, 2 and 3 B King; six pods of peas – 1, 2 and 3 B King; six pods of broad beans – 1 B King, 2 and 3 Haworth Primary School; six French beans – 1 and 2 B King, 3 I Palmer; six runner beans – 1 D Allison, 2 and 3 B King; four potatoes, any kind – 1 D Allison, 2 I Palmer, 3 B King; four potatoes, coloured any kind – 1, 2 and 3 D Allison; one cabbage, round and not under 2lbs – 1 and 2 Haworth Primary School; one cabbage, pointed – 1 and 2 Haworth Primary School; one red cabbage – D Allison; one cauliflower – 1 B King, 2 and 3 Haworth Primary School; three carrots, any kind – 1 D Allison, 2 and 3 B King; three beets, long with green tops – D Allison; three beets, round with green tops – 1 and 3 B King, 2 M Waller.

Three white turnips, without tops – 1 and 2 B King; one swede turnip, without top – 1 and 2 B King; two parsnips, with tops of length 4in to 6in – 1 – D Allison, 2 B King; one lettuce, any kind – 1 and 2 Haworth Primary School; one vegetable marrow – 1 and 3 B King, 2 D Allison; three leeks – 1 B King, 2 D Allison, 3 Haworth Primary School; three onions, under 1lb in weight – 1 and 2 D Allison, 3 Haworth Primary School; three onions, red, any weight – 1 and 2 B King; six shallots, exhibition – 1 D Allison, 2 B King; six shallots, pickling – 1 B King, 2 and 3 D Allison; three courgettes – 1, 2 and 3 D Allison; one pepper, any colour – 1, 2 and 3 Haworth Primary School; Class 33a – 1, 2 and 3 D Allison.

Flower section: vase of sweet peas, 12 spikes, no wires – 1 M Cunningham, 2 C Shackleton, 3 Haworth Primary School; one hybrid tea rose – 1 and 2 G Wilkins, 3 Haworth Primary School; one vase, floribunda roses, three stems – Haworth Primary School; three dahlias, cactus – 1 and 3 A Simpson, 2 Haworth Primary School; three dahlias, decorative – 1 and 3 Haworth Primary School, 2 A Simpson; three dahlias, pom-pom, up to 2in diameter – 1 and 2 Haworth Primary School; one vase dahlias, same variety or mixed – 1 and 2 D Allison, 3 C Shackleton; one spike gladioli – 1, 2 and 3 D Allison; one vase gladioli, three spikes, any variety – 1 D Allison, 2 and 3 Haworth Primary School; one vase early chrysanthemums, spray type, three sprays – 1 and 2 A Simpson, 3 Haworth Primary School; one pot plant, flowering (not fuchsia) – 1 M Greenwood, 2 and 3 Haworth Primary School; one pot plant, cacti or succulent – 1, 2 and 3 Haworth Primary School; one pot plant, foliage type – 1 Haworth Primary School, 2 and 3 D Allison; one vase annuals, mixed – 1 and 2 Haworth Primary School, 3 C Shackleton; one vase perennials, mixed – 1 and 2 Haworth Primary School, 3 C Shackleton; one vase perennials, one distinct kind – 1 and 2 Haworth Primary School, 3 C Shackleton; one vase mixed blooms, no wire – 1 and 2 Haworth Primary School, 3 C Shackleton; gentleman’s buttonhole – 1, 2 and 3 Haworth Primary School; lady’s spray – Haworth Primary School; gift class of flowers, one vase – 1 C Shackleton, 2 G Wilkins, 3 Haworth Primary School; one fuchsia (non-standard) – 1 K and M Ackroyd, 2 and 3 Haworth Primary School.

School children’s classes up to 8 years old: hand-written poem about flowers with a drawn flower border – (Lees Primary School) 1 Eleanor Williams, 2 William Smith, 3 Faye Brammah; (Haworth Primary School) 1 Jessie Sargent, 2 Lee Gibbons, 3 Holly Brammah.

School children’s classes under nines: one vegetable figure – 1 Joseph Herd, 2 James Herd, 3 Caitlin Lindsey; one piece of baking – James Herd.

School children’s classes 9 to 14 years old: one vegetable figure – 1 Samuel Herd, 2 Rebecca Herd, 3 Joseph Thorpe; one piece of baking – 1 Matthew Wormald, 2 Emily Hinchcliffe, 3 Rebecca Herd.

Baking and handicraft section: six tarts – 1 S Gardner, 2 M Hardaker, 3 M Greenwood; six fruit scones – 1 and 3 M Hardaker. 2 V Dobson; one chocolate cake, without decoration – 1 M Hardaker, 2 S Gardner, 3 R Wormald; one sponge cake (not sandwich) – 1 M Hardaker, 2 M Greenwood, 3 E Shackleton; four individual squares of gingerbread – 1 M Hardaker, 2 S Gardner; six pieces of shortbread – 1 M Hardaker, 2 R Wormald, 3 E Shackleton; one Victoria sandwich – 1 S Gardner, 2 R Wormald, 3 M Hardaker; six biscuits, any kind – 1 and 2 S Gardner, 3 M Hardaker; tray bake – 1 M Hardaker, 2 M Greenwood; any knitted garment – 1 and 2 V Dobson, 3 H Dix; general embroidery, unwashed – PA Hinchcliffe; embroidered picture or screen (counted) – 1 E Shackleton, 2 C Payton, 3 E Rushworth; embroidered picture or screen (printed) – 1 J Staines, 2 E Rushworth, 3 O Brown; crocheting, any kind – M Hardaker; tapestry in wool, picture or screen – PA Hinchcliffe; tatting or lace making, any kind – 1 and 3 M Greenwood, 2 K Stevens; flower arrangement in any container – 1 M Hardaker, 2 and 3 M Greenwood; one jar of jam or jelly – 1 and 2 M Greenwood, 3 M Hardaker; one jar of honey – M Carey; one jar of preserve (pickle, chutney etc) – 1 S Gardner, 2 M Hardaker, 3 M Greenwood; one jar of lemon curd/cheese – 1 M Hardaker, 2 PA Hinchcliffe, 3 M Greenwood.