“There were about 30 entries when we usually get about five, so that was great.”
About 60 visitors from all over the country took part or came though to see the show.
“One contestant had about 140 blooms.”
There was a flax weaving area and one person started playing the ukulele, which set the atmosphere for the show, she said,
“I looked up on Sunday afternoon and there were some members dancing around on stage to the ukelele. The atmosphere was lovely.”
A highlight for visitors was a camp oven dinner provided by Paul Bayly, Mrs Coates said.
“Participants have never struck such a good hall where blooms were not crammed next to each other. There was enough space and vases and water were organised for them.
“There wasn’t one negative thing said by any of them about the show — no complaints. Everybody helped everybody out. It was great.”
Mrs Coates thanked all those who helped set up and pull down the show.
“I couldn’t have wished for a better response from the committee and the visitors.”
