Family celebrates double success at Guilsfield Show

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Organisers of Guilsfield Show have revealed the leading prize winners from this year's flower, floral art, preserves, cookery and horse sections.

Sue Southam was named overall flower winner, while Deborah Webster took the award for best exhibit in the flower section.

In the floral art section, Elaine Richards was the overall winner, with Laura Derwas receiving the Rose Bowl.

Trophy winners pose for a photograph in the show tent at Guilsfield Show. (Image: Gary Williams.)

Visitors and a grey horse at the horse section of Guilsfield Show. (Image: Gary Williams.)

The preserves cup was awarded to Diane Eaton.

Organisers noted that Eaton and Derwas are mother and daughter, with Diane the mother and Laura the daughter and ensured a wonderful day for the family.

A young rider waits with a horse during the equestrian classes at Guilsfield Show. (Image: Gary Williams.)

Families enjoy refreshments and a break in the shade at Guilsfield Show. (Image: Gary Williams.)

The men's cup was shared by joint winners Richard Picken and William Owen. Picken also claimed the award for best adult exhibit.

In the children's cookery classes, Grace Lloyd won the 12-16 years category, Rhys Harding topped the 8-11 years section and Caleb Greatorex was the winner in the 5-7 years class.

Staff welcome visitors at a food and drink stall at Guilsfield Show. (Image: Gary Williams.)

A young rider leads a pony carrying a child during the equestrian events at Guilsfield Show. (Image: Gary Williams.)

Cole Greatorex received the award for best children's exhibit.

From the horse section, Fiona Hunt said: “Horse entries were strong in all the morning classes. The heat of the day certainly put people off showjumping in the afternoon.

Families and prize-winning sheep at the livestock section of Guilsfield Show. (Image: Gary Williams.)

Young prize winners display their awards and exhibits in the show tent at Guilsfield Show. (Image: Gary Williams.)

May Whiston took the Supreme Champion title, with her horse Banksy.

The results highlight strong competition across a wide range of show sections, from horticulture and floral art to cookery and equestrian classes.

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