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Every exhibit represents hours of care, patience and dedication and every volunteer, steward, judge and visitor plays an important part in making the day a success. e Show Committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to the show and give special thanks to this year’s sponsors – e Noble Bee Honey, Sam Long Ltd Greengrocer and Holbury Hardware Store. e winner of this year’s Crochet Class was Naomi Thatcher, whose beautifully cra ed cot blanket was a worthy rst prize. All cot blankets entered in this class are donated to a charity, this year New Forest Ukraine was chosen. Based in Lymington, New Forest Ukraine does an exceptional job collecting, sorting and packing essential aid for 10 carefully vetted charities across Ukraine. eir inspiring motto, “Together we deliver a future of hope,” re ects their commitment to supporting orphanages, hospitals and care homes from the west of the country to Kharkiv in the east, just 26 kilometres from the Russian border. Naomi’s blanket will soon begin its journey to the Big Family Care Home in Kharkiv, where it will provide both warmth and comfort to one of its residents. Mandy, spokesperson for New Forest Ukraine, said: “The blanket shows an incredible amount of skill and care, and it was especially thoughtful to use the blue and yellow colours of Ukraine. That will make it even more meaningful to those who receive it, reminding them that they have not been forgotten.” e Show Committee are incredibly proud that the show can support such a worthwhile local charity and thank everyone who entered the Crochet Class was rewarded with the following cups and trophies: Clare Poynter – e Joe Kitcher Challenge Cup, awarded for achieving the highest number of points across the entire show. Eric Royle – e Rose Bowl Cup for Vegetable Exhibits. Eric Royle – e Cyril Topp Memorial Shield for the highest points across the vegetable exhibits by a Novice Exhibitor. Clare Poynter – e Fred Nutbeam Cup for Fruit Exhibits. Clare Poynter – e McLeod Cup for Floral Exhibits. Gina Newnham – e Linda Memorial Cup for Fuchsia Exhibits. Clare Dalton – e Frank Blunden Memorial Cup for Cookery Exhibits. Gina Newnham – e A.M. Du Cup for Floral Decoration Exhibits. Naomi Thatcher – e Kay Crouch Cra Cup for Handicra Exhibits. Claire Walker – e Musselwhite Memorial Prize for Photography Exhibits. Amelia Wells – e Junior Photography Cup. Emma Walker – e Junior Cup for Art, Baking and Cra Exhibits (up to 7 years old). Holly and Hope Newnham (joint winners) – e Intermediate Cup for Art, Baking and Cra Exhibits (8–15 years old). ese awards recognise exhibitors who accumulated the highest number of points across an entire section rather than a single class. Congratulations to everyone who received a cup, trophy or award this year. e annual show is about far more than winning prizes. It is about bringing people together, sharing skills, encouraging new exhibitors and celebrating the remarkable talent within the local community. From the youngest entrants to the most experienced exhibitors, every contribution helped make this year’s show one to remember. On behalf of the committee, thank you for your continued support, they look forward to seeing you all at next year’s Horticultural & Cra Show. Exhibits at the Dibden Purlieu, Hythe & District Horticulture & Craft Show for helping to make this donation possible. It is a wonderful example of how the talents and generosity of the community can make a real di erence to the lives of others. Also deserving special recognition are those exhibitors who achieved the highest overall points across the classes within their specialist sections. eir consistent excellence throughout the show Mandy, New Forest Ukraine receiving the blanket from Naomi
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