Largs & District Horticultural Society
Largs Flower Show 2023
Show Photos
Our 2023 Show was held in the Dunn Memorial Hall on 26th August
Here are some pictures of the show.
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Photo - Janice Clegg
Overall winner of the show – Etta Strachan who won 3 cups: John W Hunter Cup for the Overall Winner of the Show Royal Bank of Scotland Quaich for Most Points in the Show Lord MacAndrew Cup for most Points in Pot Plants (26/08/2023)
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Overall winner of the show – Etta Strachan who won 3 cups: John W Hunter Cup for the Overall Winner of the Show Royal Bank of Scotland Quaich for Most Points in the Show Lord MacAndrew Cup for most Points in Pot Plants (26/08/2023)
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Largs Challenge Trophy and Blue Ribbon for the Best Exhibit in the Show - The Organic Growers of Fairlie. (26/08/2023)
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2023 Hall was busy with members and visitors throughout the day. (26/08/2023)
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Splendid variety and amount of entries in the vegetables and fruit section Northfield Cup for most points in Vegetables - Ronald Whyte. National Vegetable Society Medal for Best Vegetable - D Cook. (26/08/2023)
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Committee members like Jane (on right) on hand to give advice (26/08/2023)
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Skermorlie Primary achieved 2nd Prize this year (26/08/2023)
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Grow Together Outdoors from Largs schools won 1st prize. (26/08/2023)
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Largs Early Years Centre Awarded at 1st (26/08/2023)
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Top Vase Winner Etta Strachan (26/08/2023)
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Brilliant range of exhibits in the ever popular Pot Plants section Our overall winner in this section Etta Strachan winning the Lord MacAndrew Cup for most Points in Pot PlantsJohn Scott Smith Cup – Most Points Begonias - Morven Cameron. Harry Bacon Cup for Most Points in Fuchsias - Hugh Gibson. (26/08/2023)
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Alexander McKay Cup for Most Points in Cut Flowers, Robert Frazer Cup for most points Carnations - Ian Dippie. William Murray Cup for Best Vase of 6 Roses - Jim Welsh. Albert Stone Cup for most points Dahlias - Stuart McDougal. (26/08/2023)
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'Summer Symphony' in full bloom and yet so delicate - 1st for Karela. (26/08/2023)
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'Box of Delights' a feast for the eyes and came in 1st. (26/08/2023)
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Karela with another 1st 'Flotsam and Jetsam' using driftwoodJean George Novice Trophy for Flower Arranging,and Mrs Jane B Ross Cup for Most Points in Decorative – Karelia (26/08/2023)
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'Picture This' a petite arrangement had some wonderful entries (26/08/2023)
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We even had a list from a Viking (26/08/2023)
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Amazing amount of entries in hobbies and crafts (26/08/2023)
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George D Philip Cup for Most Points in Hobbies & Crafts – Katrina McBlain. Joyce Dunlop Trophy for Best Exhibit Tapestry – Christine Delussey. (26/08/2023)
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Photos were back this year (26/08/2023)
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How cute is this felt little chap, even had a rucksack full of carrots a 1st for Angela. (26/08/2023)
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Royalty were present! another first for Angela (25/08/2023)
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Baking section had wonderful entries, with all classes represented. Mrs Agnes Neeson Cup for Most Points in Baking – Eileen Welsh. (25/08/2023)
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A happy entrant! West Coast Cakes Bake-Off 1st - Megan Riley (26/08/2023)
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How delicious does Meghans 1st price cake look. (25/08/2023)
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difficult job for the judge (25/08/2023)
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everything tasted and checked out by West Coast Cakes. who also sponsor the Bake Off (25/08/2023)
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Our Raffle sellers had a busy day (26/08/2023)
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William with one of his creative entries (26/08/2023)
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Largs Viking Festival Cup 1st - Grace Canning (26/08/2023)
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Junior Hobbies & Crafts - Holly Wilkin. (26/08/2023)
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Great amount of entries in the junior section all looking fabulous (26/08/2023)
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Royal Bank of Scotland Junior Quaich for Most Points in Junior Section, Society Shield for 7 years and under - Ada Riley. (26/08/2023)
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Always a welcome smile (26/08/2023)
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Yes its raffle and prizes time ! (26/08/2023)
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Our Happy 2023 Show Winners (26/08/2023)
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Cardwell Garden Centre Challenge Trophy for Best Basket of Produce in Primary School Section 1st – GTOC (Growing Together Outdoor Club), 2nd – Skelmorlie Primary School. (26/08/2023)
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