Coaley Produce Show was first held in 1942. It is always held the first Saturday in September, in the Village Hall. Every household receives a copy of the schedule through their door, inviting them to exhibit in the Vegetable, Fruit, Flower or Floral Decoration classes, Home Economics, Arts and Crafts or Children's classes. Entry forms are taken to the Village Hall on the preceding Wednesday between 5pm and 8pm and exchanged for numbers to ensure secrecy. The Show is open to public viewing at 2pm on show day, followed by teas, an auction and prizegiving. Cups are awarded for the most points in each section.

The Committee also stages a Garden Challenge Cup competition, the last Sunday in July. Features are changed each year and have included hanging baskets, tubs and troughs and whole gardens. Coaley is blessed with many beautiful gardens and we would encourage you to enter as gardeners value the informal chats and hints and tips received from the judges.

The AGM is held in the autumn followed by a light-hearted talk. The Committee would welcome new members, only 2 meetings per year to attend plus Show day. We are proud to have kept the Village tradition going for so long, with approx. 500 entries being staged by almost 100 people every year. Come and see.

Here are the results for the 2011 Coaley Produce Show held on 3rd September.

Trophies

Vegetable Cup - Giles Sims.
G. S. Neal Cup for Fruit - Giles Sims.
Flower Cup - Giles Sims.
Floral Decoration Cup - Ruth Hobbs.
Domestic Cup - Isobel Farmer.
Rose Bowl - Vanessa Sprague.
Coaley W.I. Cup for Arts and Crafts - Lynn Hallam.
Billet Cup for Children - Maisie Spiers.
Jean Steel Cup for Children - Jack Miles.
Frank Workman Rose Bowl - Andre Troxler.
Winnie Brooks Cup for the Most Beautiful Flower – Andre Troxler.
Major Memorial Award - Giles Sims.
Wooden Spoon - Chris Wilcox.
Cospa Cup for Photography - Don Payne.
Garden Challenge Cup - Tylan Bahcheli

Results

Section A - Vegetables

1: Beans, runner, 6 pods - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: R. Hobbs; 3rd: T. Bahcheli.
2: Beans, French, 6 - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: S. Kiral.
3: Beetroot, globe, 3 - 1st: F. Curson; 2nd: J. Wilcox; 3rd: C. Wilcox.
4: Carrots, long rooted, 3 - 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: D. Wilcox.
5: Carrots, stump rooted, 3 - 1st: F. Curson; 2nd: S. Kiral; 3rd: P. Ashman.
6: Cabbage, 2 - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: F. Curson.
7: Heaviest Onion - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: R. Hobbs.
8: Onions, from sets, 4 - 1st: F. Curson; 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: R. Hobbs.
9: Shallots, large, 9 - 1st: G. Sims.
10: Leeks, 2 - 1st: G. Sims.
11: Potatoes, white, 4 - 1st: R. Hobbs; 2nd: F. Curson; 3rd: R. Hobbs.
12: Potatoes, coloured, 4 - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: P. Skirrow; 3rd: P. Skirrow.
13: Heaviest marrow - 1st: A. Troxler; 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: T. Bahcheli.
14: Longest runner bean - 1st: F. Randall; 2nd: F. Curson; 3rd: D. Wilcox.
15: Courgettes, 2 - 1st: C. Wilcox; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: G. Sims.
16: Indoor cucumber, 2 - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: S. Kiral; 3rd: F. Curson.
17: Any other vegetable - 1st: F. Curson; 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: S. Kiral.
18: Mini collection of vegetables - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: R. Hobbs; H C: S. Kiral.
19: Vegetable of unusual shape - 1st: F. Randall; 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: F. Curson.

Section B - Fruit

20: Tomatoes, green, 4 - 1st: S. Kiral; 2nd: S. Kiral; 3rd: F. Curson.
21: Tomatoes, a truss. - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: F. Curson.
22: Tomatoes, medium, 6 - 1st: F. Randall; 2nd: F. Curson; 3rd: T. Bahcheli.
23: Tomatoes, small, 6 - 1st: S. Kiral; 2nd: P. Skirrow; 3rd: B. Tong.
24: Apples, cooking, 4 - 1st: R. Hobbs; 2nd: R. Gates; 3rd: C. Prout.
25: Apples, eating, 4 - 1st: R. Hobbs; 2nd: D. Wilcox; 3rd: S. Cook.
26: Pears, eating, 4 - 1st: P. Grimwood; 2nd: Y. Billett; 3rd: B. Tong.
27: Plums, 6 - 1st: Y. Billett; 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: T. Bahcheli.
28: Any other fruit - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: G. Sims.

Section C - Flowers

29: Chrysanthemum sprays, 2 - 1st: P. Grimwood.
30: Asters, double, 4 - 1st: R. Hobbs; 2nd: G. Sims.
31: Dahlias, pompom blooms, 3 - 1st: F. Curson; 2nd: F. Curson; 3rd: R. Hobbs.
32: Dahlias, large, 3 - 1st: R. Hobbs; 2nd: K. Grimwood; 3rd: F. Curson.
33: Roses, single, 4 blooms - 1st: A. Troxler; 2nd: A. Troxler; 3rd: A. Bahcheli.
34: One specimen rose, single - 1st: P. Grimwood; 2nd: A. Troxler; 3rd: A. Bahcheli.
35: Cluster roses, 1 stem - 1st: A. Troxler; 2nd: A. Bahcheli; 3rd: A. Troxler.
36: Miniature rose blooms in a vase, 4 - 1st: A. Bahcheli; 2nd: G. Sims.
37: Nasturtiums, 6 - 1st: J. Attwooll; 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: S. Clarke.
38: A single garden flower - 1st: F. Curson; 2nd: P. Grimwood; 3rd: G. Sims.
39: 2 spikes of flowers - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: R. Hobbs; 3rd: P. Grimwood.
40: Mixed pansies - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: F. Curson; 3rd: F. Curson.
41: Mixed garden flowers - 1st: G. Sims; 2nd: P. Grimwood; 3rd: A. Bahcheli.
42: Mixed culinary herbs - 1st: M. McDowell; 2nd: J. Attwooll; 3rd: M. Troxler.
43: A begonia in a pot - 1st: G. Sims.
44: Cactus or succulent in a pot - 1st: P. Grimwood; 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: A. Bahcheli.
45: Best flowering plant in a pot - 1st: A. Bahcheli; 2nd: G. Sims; 3rd: R. Hobbs.
46: Best foliage plant in a pot - 1st: G. Sims.

Section D - Floral Decoration

47: An arrangement of mixed garden flowers - 1st: M. Troxler; 2nd: R. Hobbs; 3rd: P. Grimwood.
48: "A Royal Wedding" - 1st: R. Hobbs; 2nd: P. Grimwood.
49: "Shades of Green" - 1st: M. Troxler; 2nd: R. Hobbs; 3rd: P. Grimwood.
50: "Rugby World Cup" - 1st: R. Hobbs.
51: A bridesmaid's posy - 1st: F. Randall; 2nd: R. Hobbs; 3rd: P. Grimwood.
52: An arrangement in a teapot - 1st: M. Troxler; 2nd: R. Hobbs; 3rd: J. Lumley.

Section E - Home Economics

53: A cold soup - 1st: I. Farmer; 2nd: C. Eardley; 3rd: J. Beane.
54: A vegetable flan - 1st: I. Farmer; 2nd: V. Sprague; 3rd: V. Sprague.
55: 4 bread rolls - 1st: T. Wilcox; 2nd: V. Sprague; 3rd: H. Lees.
56: Chocolate roulade - 1st: T. Wilcox; 2nd: I. Farmer; 3rd: J. Carter.
57: A marble cake - 1st: G. Sirett; 2nd: J. Lumley; 3rd: P. Bozworth.
58: 6 fudge sweets - 1st: A. Gates; 2nd: I. Farmer; 3rd: J. Carter.
59: A fruit cobler - 1st: I. Farmer; 2nd: P. Bozworth; 3rd: J. Carter.
60: 6 cheese straws - 1st: J. Carter; 2nd: P. Bozworth; 3rd: V. Sprague; H C: N. Sprague.
61: A jar of home-made chutney - 1st: B. Clarke; 2nd: V. Sprague; 3rd: J. Cook.
62: A jar of home-made jam - 1st: J. Cook; 2nd: J. Lumley; 3rd: J. Caldwell.
63: A jar of home-made marmalade - 1st: J. Cook; 2nd: S. Kiral; 3rd: J. Cook.
64: A jar of fruit curd - 1st: V. Sprague; 2nd: I. Farmer; 3rd: J. Cook.
65: 1 bottle home-made wine - 1st: F. Randall; 2nd: F. Randall; 3rd: J. Beane.
66: A marmalade cake - 1st: C. Wilcox; 2nd: B. Clarke; 3rd: A. Wilcox.
67: 6 home produced eggs - 1st: L. Miles; 2nd: J. Cook; 3rd: J. Attwooll.

Section F - Arts and Crafts

68: A bag or basket made of recycled materials - 1st: A. Gates; 2nd: L. Hallam; 3rd: J. Coleman.
69: A knitted teddy - 1st: M. George; 2nd: S. Sirett; 3rd: P. Currin; H C: N. Sprague.
70: A item of embroidery - 1st: A. Gates; 1st: J. Coleman; 3rd: M. George.
71: A Christmas decoration - 1st: A. Skirrow; 2nd: S. Sirett; 3rd: J. Attwooll; H C: A. Skirrow; H C: V. Sprague; H C: J. Coleman; H C: J. Coleman.
72: A wood carving - 1st: D. Attwooll; 2nd: J. Veale; 3rd: D. Attwooll; H C: D. Billett; H C: J. Veale; H C: B. Caldwell.
73: A piece of joinery - 1st: J. Attwooll.
74: A painting of poppies - 1st: P. Currin; 2nd: P. Currin; 3rd: A. Gates; H C: A. Gates; H C: A. Gates; H C: M. Troxler.
75: Reflections - 1st: L. Hallam; 2nd: B. Priest.
76: A drawing of a hand or hands - 1st: S. Hyslop; 2nd: S. Hyslop; 3rd: B. Priest.
77: Design a tile - 1st: B. Priest; 2nd: J. Attwooll.
78: "Black and White" - 1st: J. Coleman; 2nd: B. Priest; 3rd: S. Sirett; H C: S. Hyslop; H C: A. Gates.
79: A limerick - 1st: L. Hallam; 2nd: P. Bozworth; 3rd: S. Sirett.

Section G - Photography

80: My favourite tree - 1st: P. Gillings; 2nd: A. Daniels; 3rd: D. Arkwell; H C: D. Arkwell; H C: D. Spence; H C: S. Sirett.
81: Weather - 1st: M. Cook; 2nd: D. Arkwell; 3rd: D. Payne; H C: D. Payne; H C: D. Arkwell.
82: Shadows - 1st: D. Payne; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: M. Cook.
83: Through a doorway or window - 1st: D. Spence; 2nd: D. Payne; 3rd: S. Cook.

Section H - Children's Classes

84: 4 rice krispie cakes - 1st: J. Miles; 2nd: J. Cook; 3rd: L. Burrows; H C: F. Gates; H C: M. Binns; H C: M. Binns; H C: T. Binns; H C: T. Binns.
85: A picture of me - 1st: F. Gates; 2nd: J. Miles; 3rd: L. Burrows.
86: Floating flowers in a cereal bowl - 1st: J. Miles; 2nd: L. Burrows; 3rd: F. Gates.
87: 4 homemade biscuits - 1st: F. Spiers; 2nd: M. Spiers; 3rd: P. Spiers.
88: Anything made from a kit - 1st: M. Spiers; 2nd: F. Spiers; 2nd: P. Spiers.
89: A cress head - 1st: M. Spiers; 2nd: F. Spiers; 2nd: P. Spiers.
90: Chocolate brownies - 1st: I. Cook; 2nd: E. Hallam; 3rd: S. Porter; H C: M. Gates; H C: G. Hallam.
91: A photograph "at the weekend" - 1st: M. Gates.
92: A bird or bug box - 1st: G. Hallam; 2nd: E. Hallam.

The show schedule can be downloaded here (PDF format, 816 MB).