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Kent District Association
It’s good to able to look back on 2022 as having been a ‘normal’ year for us at the Kent DA. A full programme of monthly meetings was enjoyed with some good speakers, but attendance has been a bit lower than in previous years. Our plant sale at the West Kent Garden and Craft Show in May was a successful weekend and brought in much needed funds to help run the DA.
Our DA Annual Show was held at Wingham Village Hall in September. Initially, with few entries coming
in, we were
concerned that
the Show may not
happen. What a
relief when a late
flurry of entries ensured that the Show would go on. Although the numbers of exhibitors and entries were a bit low, we still had a great Show with lots of quality vegetables on the bench. Thank you to all who played a part in making our Show
the success it was. Thanks go especially
to Mick and Linda Beer for making all
the necessary arrangements for the
hall and for providing excellent catering. Congratulations go to Roger Simmons
and Peter Ellis who, between them, won
all the trophies. Roger won the Collection of 4 Kinds of Vegetables and the Bert Park Trophy for most points. Peter won Best Exhibit in all classes for his dish of Minoprio cherry tomatoes. Full results for the Show are shown in the accompanying table.
As I write we are preparing the DA programme for 2023. Seeds have been ordered for the plant sale and the search is on for speakers for our meetings at Bridge.
Kent DA Show Exhibits
Winning Onions
Kent DA monthly meetings are
held at Bridge Village Hall, CT4 5JZ on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from March
to October starting at 7:30pm. Details for all events will be posted on the NVS website when available. All are welcome, so please do bring along your friends. Here are a couple of dates for your diary.
Wednesday 8th March – AGM and
Kent DA Show Results 2022
1 Collection of 4 Kinds of Vegetables The Cockney Cup
3 2 Heads of Celery
5 3 Parsnips
7 3 Globe Beetroot DA Shield
9 5 Carrots, Stump Rooted The Alf Ashby Trophy
11 5 Onions, 250g or Under
13 5 Medium Tomatoes
15 9 Cherry Tomatoes, (Round) 17 1 Heavy Onion
Slideshow by Carole Passey, ‘Shows and Gardens.’
Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th May (provisional dates to be confirmed) – Plant Sale at the West Kent Garden and Craft Show at Tonbridge Angels Football Club, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge TN10 3JF.
Best wishes to you all for a Happy New Year!
Chris Passey FNVS
For further information about the Kent DA contact Chris on 01732 352707 or email: chris.passey52@gmail.com
Cl.
Description
First
Second
Third
R. Simmons
No entries R. Simmons P. Ellis
R. Simmons
R. Simmons
C. Passey
P. Ellis
R. Simmons
P. Ellis
No entries G. Francis C. Passey
C. Spree
C. Spree
R. Simmons G. Francis C. Spree
C.Spree
No entries P. Ellis
D. Spree
P. Ellis
P. Ellis
G. Francis R. Simmons
2
3 Blanch or Intermediate Leeks
R. Simmons
C. Spree
4
3 Long Pointed Carrots
R. Simmons
P. Ellis
R. Burville
6
5 White Potatoes
C. Spree
C. Passey
P. Ellis
8
5 Coloured Potatoes
R. Simmons
C. Spree
C. Passey
10
12 Shallots, Large Exhibition The Brian Crust Trophy
P. Ellis
R. Burville
P. Aplin
12
5 Onions, Large Exhibition
The Alan Mackey Challenge Shield
R. Simmons
C. Spree
14
2 Cucumbers, Indoor Grown
C. Spree
R. Simmons
G. Francis
16
6 Runner Beans
R. Simmons
P. Ellis
C. Spree
18
9 French Beans NVS Plaque & Card
R. Simmons
C. Spree
M. Beer
Peter Ellis Best in Show Cherry Tomatoes
The Cockney Tray/NVS Silver Medal & Card, Best Exhibit – P Ellis
The Bert Park Trophy for Most Points – R Simmons
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