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These are some photos from the Wessex Ferrari Owners Club who held their meeting at The Bear and Ragged Staff on the 3rd March 2011

GRAND PUMPKIN AND HALLOWEEN SHOW SAT 9^TH OCTOBER 2010

The 2010 Grand Pumpkin and Halloween Show at the Bear and Ragged Staff last Saturday was arguably the biggest show we have ever held in our 30 odd year history.

The pub and Marquee were full to over flowing. The mild evening helped and seemed to encouraged many regular but also first time visitors to our traditional show with not only the Giant pumpkins to see but the chance to sample the delights on sale at the produce stall and enjoy the pumpkin soup and samosas. There were also Halloween inspired cakes and other nibbles that soon were sold out. All this with the band playing all night and the BBQ barely keeping up with the demand made for a great night.

We wanted to thank all those who attended and hope that you enjoyed the evening as we certainly did. We were especially pleased to be able to hand over a cheque for £400 on behalf of the members of the Pumpkin Club to the well known local charity Georges Trust and the audience heard how it had been set up and how it was intending to specifically help teenagers in the area suffering from serious illness.

If there are interested people who would like to grow pumpkins or take part future shows and get involved with this light hearted club you would be more than welcome so please contact Club Chairman Phil Hutchins 01794 368117 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show Results

The heaviest pumpkin of the evening was grown by Richard Freemantle who beat his own record set last year with a splendid pumpkin of 214lbs to take the Chalky White members cup.

Alan Hewlett returned after a long absence with a winner of 90lb in the open class.

Sue Bowditch not for the fist time won biggest Marrow at 50lbs and took the coveted Famous Pot.

Timsbury Pre-School despite strong competion from other groups won Champion Novelty with “Hickory Dickory Dock”.

Novelty (over 14 years) - George Olden, Laura and Emma Master with “Vegie Roller coaster”

Novelty (under 14 years)- Jamie and Angus Reed with “Ghostly Spartan Warrior”.

Heaviest Pumpkin open (under 14 years)- Molly Higden 136lbs

Novice Grower Heaviest Pumpkin (open)- Kevin Kennison 117lbs

Best Judged garden vegetables -George Webb with Dahlias.

Prettiest Pumpkin(open)-Heather Nutbeam.

Ugliest Pumpkin(open)- Christine Freemantle.

Best Looking Matched Pair of Pumpkins- Sue Gray.

Heaviest Australian Blue Pumpkin – Cyril Nias.

Best Carved Pumpkin (over 14 years) - Helen Palmer.

Best Carved Pumpkin (under14 years) - Racial Macey

Winner of the Children’s Fancy Dress was “The Mummy”