By Dianne Craven
The Pudsey Allotments and Cottage Gardeners’ Association (PA&CGA) runs the annual Pudsey Flower and Vegetable Show each summer, plus a spring show in March.
On Saturday 7 September 2024 the 102nd Pudsey Summer Show took place at Pudsey Parish Church.
The small but perfectly formed show had 142 classes, ranging from fruit and vegetables to handicrafts, photography, art and cakes. There was even a Lego challenge for the children. Despite the rain the show was well attended.
Dorothy Knapton (Vice President, committee member and show steward) said that there were more entries this year than there was in 2023 and included some excellent handicrafts.
There were 729 entries and around 400 visitors to the show.
There even was a homemade bridal dress, made by the bride’s sister and worn by her at her own wedding at the church only a couple of weeks earlier this year. Crafters – look out for a new class for Spring 2025 – the 100 gram Challenge.
Attendee Tony Binns said this was the second year in a row that he and friends had come to the show.
He added: “I think it’s amazing. I think is it better attended than last year.”
In contrast, Mr Binns noted that it was a warm and sunny day last year. He added: “The range of classes that can be entered into make the show something for everything.”
Mr Binns was not sure how the weather had affected the growth of the fruit, flowers and vegetables, but there was a magnificent display.
Home Produce trophy was won by Mindy Ellingham, who became the youngest competitor to win this award. She had baked for two weeks, including before school, to produce her award-winning entries.
Congratulations to all the class winners.
More details on The Pudsey Allotments and Cottage Gardeners’ Association can be found here.
The Friends of Pudsey Roller also had a stall at the show. The steam roller is still being restored.
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