Another amazing show brought over 5000 visitors from near and far to Capel Recreation Ground on Saturday 18 August.  The wonderful summer weather produced an increase in the number and types of entries to the classes on display in the Horicultural Society’s Grand Marquee.  Fruit and vegetables were dwarfed by a massive pumpkin that needed four people to carry into the tent!  This year the Society celebrated its 125^thAnniversary and added a few new classes reflecting changing tastes over the years. Beautiful Victorian style blancmanges sat alongside that 1930’s favourite – a Pineapple Upside Down Cake.  This year many more children entered exhibits bringing the total to 715.  The organising Committee are delighted to see young people and their families showing such an interest in growing and creative crafts.  Their involvement should help ensure the longevity of the Capel Show.

Special congratulations go to Chris Coke on winning both the Banksian Medal and the Great Potato Growing Competition and to Mr Attridge for taking home the National Dahlia Society’s Silver and Bronze Medals along with the Broadwood Silver Cup for his selection of vegetables.

Cups, shields and prizes were presented by Robert Snell from The Archers – more commonly recognised to villagers as recently retired local GP, Dr Graham Blockey.   He and his wife joined the Judges, Stewards and Life Members for a celebratory lunch in the Memorial Hall.

Outside the Marquee some 700 classic cars and motorbikes were exhibited.  Ranging from 1912 to 1995 these magnificent vehicles with an approximate value of £5-10million intrigued visitors.  Their highly knowledgeable owners, ever keen to share interesting history and stories, kept people entertained.  19 Autojumble traders were selling everything from books and bike parts to tools and model cars.

Meanwhile the Fun Dog Show brought in the crowds.  Dogs of all shapes and sizes competed in 7 different classes.  Congratulations to Best in Show, Joe Buckingham’s magnificent Blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier, 6 month old Reggie.

Visitors enjoyed all the fun of the afternoon.  The Copthorne Silver Band kept feet tapping.  Pigs and donkeys fascinated small children.  Crafters demonstrated their skills and food and beverage stalls kept everybody going.

As ever Capel Show provided a platform for local groups  and charities to fundraise.  Whilst St John the Baptist Church, Capel was the main benefactor, local Guides, the WI, Capel Cricket Club and many others all had the opportunity to raise money for their individual cause.  A hugely successful event for participants and visitors alike.

Photos courtesy of Kim Rowley and Julia Forsyth

CAPEL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY           SUMMER SHOW AWARDS 2018

Capel Fun Dog Show Results 2018

Class 1, Most Handsome Dog – Joe Buckingham, Reggie, Blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier, 6 months

Class 2, Prettiest Bitch – Emily Ward, Maisy, Papillion. 2 years

Class 3, Best Puppy – Joe Shuttleworth, Tinker, Alsatian, 11 weeks

Class 4, Dog the Judge would like to take home – Carole Clear, Bubbles, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, 5 years

Class 5, Best Rescue Dog – Amy Betteridge, Bessie, Welsh Collie Cross, 5 years

Class 6, Best Trick – Dereck Bull, Ellie, Flat Coated Retriever, 5 years

Class 7, Best in Show – Joe Buckingham, Reggie, Blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier, 6 months

Many thanks to our judges, Claire Challinor and Alice Drawater, from Brelades Veterinary Surgery Dorking..

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