He also won the largest pair of trench leeks and the Sam Hunt Trophy, as well as trophies for the best tray of veg, and the judge’s special award for the best exhibit in show for his stand of three leeks, earning him the Ken Hodgson Trophy.
Last year’s winner Trevor Fox won the best single leek in show, and most points in the vegetable section.
Club treasurer Dave Greenland won the most points in the flowers section, and the most points overall in the show.
He also won the Sheila Burnett Memorial Trophy for the best vase of flowers.
Alan Pattison won the John Youds Trophy for best rose exhibit.
A special mention goes to four novice members who were exhibiting for the first time, and in particular to Rob Kirby who was placed a very creditable third in the pot leeks as well as gaining many other top three spots in the other categories.
The judge was Stewart Newton, of Ingleton.
An auction of produce took place in the Scout Hut after the show, in aid of local charities.
Mr Challen, the leek club secretary, said: “This was the biggest and most successful show the club has ever put on, with record entries and visitors to the show, despite the torrential rain.”
He said that interest in exhibiting is certainly on the rise and much interest is being shown in the area and also from further afield.
The club’s annual meeting takes place on October 3, when applications for membership will be accepted for the coming 2018 season.
Applications forms will be available through the club’s Facebook group site or from any member.
Class winners:
Pot Leeks: 1, J Challen; 2, T Fox 3, R Kirby. Trench Leeks: 1, J Challen; 2, S Mennel; 3, T Fox. Intermediate Leek: S Mennel. 3 Leeks: J Challen and best exhibit. 2 Seed Onions as Pulled: A Pattison. 2 Dressed Onions – sets: T Fox. 2 Seed Onions Dressed: J Challen. 4 Shallots: J Challen. 3 Beetroot: D Greenland. 3 Potatoes: J Challen. 2 Long Carrots: R Kirby. 2 Stump Carrots: T Fox. 1 Cabbage: R Kirby. 2 Peppers: R Kirby. 6 Runner Beans: A Pattison. 6 Pods of Peas: J Challen. 2 matched Marrows: D Greenland. 2 Cucumbers: T Fox. 4 Tomatoes: J Challen. 2 Parsnips: T Fox. Collection of Veg: J Challen. 3 Cactus Dahlias: D Greenland. 3 Decorative Dahlias: D Greenland. 6 Dahlias any other cultivar: D Greenland. 3 stems Spray Chrysanths: D Greenland. 3 Gladioli: S Mennel. 1 single stem Gladioli: S Mennel. 6 Sweet Peas: D Greenland. 1 Buttonhole: M Downs. 1 Rose: A Pattison. Vase of 6 Different Blooms: D Greenland. 1 Pot Plant: D Greenland. 1 flower and 1 vegetable: J Challen. Vase of Flowers in display: D Greenland: Comic Vegetable: S Mennel. Freestyle Veg arrangement: R Asquith.
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