Upchurch Best Kept Garden 2014 - The Winners

This years overall winners again were Mr. and Mrs. Panter with
their beautiful Garden in Wilks Close.

Despite challenging weather conditions leading up to and including a violent electric storm on the night before judging on July 19th, those gardens that were well maintained and prepared remained in good condition for the judging. 

In the 'Flowers' category the winner was Mrs. Joan Lewin of 21 Drakes Close.

In the 'Mixed Flowers and Shrubs' category the winner was Mr. and Mrs. Panter of 16 Wilkes Close. Highly commended were 19 The Poles and 25 Oak Lane.

In the 'Small Garden' category the winners was Mr. and Mrs. Friend of 56 Beckenham Park. Highly commended were 6 Beckenham Park and 11 Chaffes Terrace.

The overall winning garden was adjudged to be 16 Wilks Close and Mr. and Mrs. Panter will retain the Barbara Webb Memorial Trophy for a year.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the tragic death of Barbara Webb during the village carnival - the family are commemorating this in this competition by gifting the Barbara Webb Rose Bowl which will be awarded to Mrs Joan Lewin as winner in the 'Flowers' category.

The prize-giving will take place during the Upchurch Horticultural Show on 13th September in the village hall. Mrs Christine Madden, Barbara Webb's sister has kindly agreed to award the prizes. The show is open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. and the above prizes will be awarded around 3.30 p.m.

The competition is organised by representatives of the Parish Council and the Horticultural Society. This year prizes were sponsored by the Parish Council.

Gerry Lewin on behalf of the organising committee.

Tel: 01634 366113 or Email: lewing135@btinternet.com

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