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Over 400 entries at this year's Aldermaston and Wasing Show




Despite early concerns over the weather, the Aldermaston and Wasing Show was a huge success, enjoyed by many in the late summer sunshine.

The 80-year-old event, which originated in support of the dig for victory campaign in 1942, had over 400 entries displayed in the produce and craft marquee this year.

Taking place at The Old Mill on Sunday, September 4, the show featured its famous duck derby race alongside a whole host of other attractions, including a classic car show and a grand raffle.

1st Aldermaston Scouts with their allotment produce
1st Aldermaston Scouts with their allotment produce
Clive Vare directing the duck derby
Clive Vare directing the duck derby

The Aldermaston and Wasing Show committee chairman Clive Vare said: “This year we raised money for two local charities, West Berkshire Foodbank and the Sue Ryder Foundation, who both had stands at the show.

“I depend on the tireless show committee, our volunteers and produce judges to make the show happen and in such a spectacular fashion each year.”

Visitors inside the show's marquee tent
Visitors inside the show's marquee tent
Clive Vare directing the duck derby
Clive Vare directing the duck derby
The duck derby
The duck derby

The prolonged drought and heatwave did not affect the quality of the produce entries with some classes being keenly contested.

There were some particularly inspirational displays of vegetable collections, as well as some fantastic fruits, onions and carrots.

Hannah Perry
Hannah Perry
Jack Arlott
Jack Arlott

Show winners included Hannah Perry who won the Banksian Medal, as well as cups for her vegetables and flower arrangements, Tiffany Ebrey who won the cup for best craft exhibit, Jack Arlott who won two cups for baking, and Debbie Buckett who won the popular Jenny Franklin cup for her fruit cake.

The Watchorn family did very well this year with the three children Connie, Evie and Hetty all winning cups in junior categories.

Tiffany Ebery and her daughter Katherine (10)
Tiffany Ebery and her daughter Katherine (10)
Charlotte Watchorn with her daughters Hetty (3), Connie (6) and Evie (8) with Dani Radomyr (from Ukraine)
Charlotte Watchorn with her daughters Hetty (3), Connie (6) and Evie (8) with Dani Radomyr (from Ukraine)

Tadley Brass Band played throughout the afternoon as the Silver Swans dance troupe entertained the crowds.

The Tadley Brass Band
The Tadley Brass Band
The classic car show
The classic car show
Mr Muddle's Magic Mayhem
Mr Muddle's Magic Mayhem

Mr Vare also called upon local people to get involved and volunteer so that the show can keep going ahead year on year.



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