Bosses at The Hayling Island Horticultural Society were stunned to receive more than 300 display entries as the fixture descended on the Hayling Island Community Centre. Daffodils, pot plants, cookery, floral art, handicrafts and photographs were all exhibited, but what was most encouraging for organisers, they said, was the fact there were more than 100 displays from local schoolchildren – the yearly event’s highest ever. Publicity officer Liese Holden said: ‘This is a huge event and it was so pleasing to see so many young entrants this year.’
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The Hayling Island Horticultural Society has more than 800 numbers and is gearing up to put on its Spring Show for 2019. Members create floral displays enjoyed by visitors, and judged by Cllr Peter Wade, Mayor of Havant - Iris Cottle and her entry for the 'Tranquillity' category of the floral art competition. This piece was awarded 1st prize and overall 'Judges Choice'. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
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The Hayling Island Horticultural Society has more than 800 numbers and is gearing up to put on its Spring Show for 2019. Members create floral displays enjoyed by visitors, and judged by Cllr Peter Wade, Mayor of Havant - Cllr Wade congratulates Mark Ward on his prize winning daffodils. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
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The Hayling Island Horticultural Society has more than 800 numbers and is gearing up to put on its Spring Show for 2019. Members create floral displays enjoyed by visitors, and judged by Cllr Peter Wade, Mayor of Havant - Doreen Beavan with her marmalade awarded 2nd prize. Doreen is still making jams at 101 years of age. Her marmalade was awarded 2nd prize Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
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The Hayling Island Horticultural Society has more than 800 numbers and is gearing up to put on its Spring Show for 2019. Members create floral displays enjoyed by visitors, and judged by Cllr Peter Wade, Mayor of Havant - (L-R) Peter Pyatt (10yrs), Toby Pyatt (8yrs) and Jess Sheehan (8yrs) from the Hayling Island Horticultural Society Growing Together Club, Mengham Junoir School. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd