VPA Summer Show 2022 – Cancelled

It is with very heavy hearts that we have had to take the decision not to go ahead with the Summer Show this year because we simply do not have the capacity to organise everything that is needed for a successful show. The regular Committee members total five, a priority being the store management but a mixture of health issues and personal commitments has just not allowed time for a small group to organise the show due at the end of August. As you know we have called for help many times and without additional support we cannot manage all the events.

The 2022 Summer Show was due to have been held on Saturday 27 August 2022 in Little Gaddesden Village Hall.

Since the 2021 and 2020 Summer Shows fell victim to the Covid pandemic, the last Summer Show was the…

VPA Summer Show 2019

The VPA Summer Show 2019 was held on Saturday 24 August 2019. Here are some photos from the day…

  • Photo of VPA sign outside Village Hall

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Cups and Prizes – Summer Show 2019

Royal British Legion Cup
Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Section A – Vegetables
Phillip Bunting

GPA Cup
Awarded for the best individual exhibit in Section A – Vegetables
Virginia Westmacott

Nightall Trophy
Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Section A, Classes 1, 16 and 18 together
Phillip Bunting

Bridgewater Arms Cup
Awarded to the best exhibit in Section C – Flowers
Phillip Bunting

VPA Cup
Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Section C – Flowers
Phillip Bunting

Gent Cup
Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Section D – Floral Art
Barbara Sheard

M & G Rogers Cup
Awarded to the best exhibit in Section D
Jean Smith

WI Cup
Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Section E – Cookery & Preserves
Anne Isherwood

Basil Thorne Prize
Awarded to the best Men’s Cake Class
David Smith

Turney Trophy
Presented by the late Mrs Turney for the best entry in class 41 – Serving tray
Phillip Bunting

Nan Parker Memorial Bowl
Awarded for the best exhibit from classes 51 – 62 inclusive. A prize of £1 will be given.
Phillip Bunting

Best Vase Chrysanthemums
£5.00 Cash Prize for the Best Vase of Chrysanthemums
Phillip Bunting

A & M Marshall Cup
Awarded for most points in all children’s classes – Section F, Classes 91 to 102
Tommy Hobley

Age 5 and Under Award
Awarded to the best exhibit from classes 91 – 93, Section F
Pom Wise and Josh Hobley

Small Gardener’s Cup
Awarded to the best exhibit from classes 94 – 98, Section F. Ages 6 to 10.
Tommy Hobley

Junior Cup
Awarded to the best exhibit from classes 99 – 102, Section F. Ages 11 to 16.
Chloe Stinton

Floral Art Theme
For the best exhibit in class 76. Judge by public votes. Proceeds to Hospice of St Francis
Sarah Green

Summer Show programme cover