Earlier this month saw the 81st Annual Village Show at Packington Memorial Hall, with a fantastic turnout from local residents and those from neighbouring villages.
The show boasted another beautiful display of flowers and some spectacular vegetables as well as a few wonky ones! Perfectly baked Victoria sponges, chocolate cakes and flapjacks were all on offer, along with pickles, jams and items of craftwork from adults and juniors alike.
After the entries had been judged, visitors were welcomed back to see the excellent exhibits. They enjoyed pizzas from Biddulph’s Pizzeria and drinks were flowing from the bar. Some lucky visitors scooped an array of raffle prizes, including a tour of the Leicester City Stadium, wine, chocolates and plants as well as vouchers for Daybreak, Poochies and Hill Farm to name a few.
The event culminated in an exciting auction where visitors bid to win the various exhibits. As we have seen in previous years the bids are often raised when it comes to the winning Dundee cake and this year was no different as the final bid came in at £40!
This year the total amount of money awarded was £1,550 and representatives from each local group or organisation were invited to receive their donations in person.
The cash awards were given to 1st Packington Rainbows, 1st Packington Brownies, Packington Film Club, Packington Lunch Club, Holy Rood Church Lunch Events run by Ann Wathes, Packington Table Tennis Club, Packington School Association, Rainbows Hospice, Bright Hope Hospice and Air Ambulance.
Mike Powell, chairman of Packington Horticultural Society (PHS) said: “I would like to thank everybody who exhibited, attended, viewed, bought raffle tickets and purchased one or more of the ninety plus exhibits in the amazing and ever popular auction of vegetables, cookery and craft that made the 81st Packington Village Show such a success. As a result of your generosity and interest we were able to make significant awards to seven village organisations as well as contributing to the continued financial stability of Rainbows children’s hospice, the Air Ambulance and Bright Hope hospice. Representatives of our sponsors were also there to see the awards made. We can’t do the show or any of the other events we organise without you so we look forward to seeing you again soon.”
This was Mike’s last show as Chairman of the PHS and he will now hand over the reins to existing committee member, Laura Bryant.
A full list of winners and photos from the show can be found here.
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