We had a successful Summer Flower Show at St Stephen’s Church Hall this year, despite the drought and heatwaves creating severe problems for our exhibitors, who still managed to enter many exhibits. We also had 5 entries for the members’ Art Show, with very different interpretations of this year’s theme ‘Something Grown & Something Made’. Thank you to everyone who exhibited, without you, there would not be a show.

Our Chair, Peter, welcomed our guest the Councillor Margaret Greer who, for the second year said how much she was delighted to be invited to the show and spoke appreciatively of the efforts of members in producing their exhibits.

It was lovely to welcome so many of our members and visitors to the show, and everyone enjoyed some delicious homemade cakes and the opportunity to chat with friends. Many thanks to those who kindly donated the cakes, and thanks also to Evelyn, Sam and Jan for their excellent service on the refreshment table.

Thank you to all our members who helped with the organisation of the show, both before in the preparation stage and on the day of show and to all those who took part in or attended the show and awards ceremony and helped the Society by purchasing sweepstake tickets.

GPHS Summer Flower Show 2026 Cup and Award Winners

The Frank Mercer Cup: Highest Aggregate Sweet Peas: Sheila Puckett
The Derek Florin Cup: Best Exhibit Sweet Peas: Sheila Puckett
The George Jennings Cup: Highest Aggregate Roses: Devina and Arun Rishi
The Ron Brand Bowl: Best Exhibit Roses: Devina and Arun Rishi
The Alan Grierson Cup: Best Exhibit Mixed Flowers: Evan Theodorides
The Norman Francis Cup: Highest Aggregate Potted Plants: Devina and Arun Rishi
Best Exhibit Potted Plants: Kenneth Wong
The Amani Iqbal Award: Overall Best in Show: Sheila Puckett

ART Show Awards

Art Critic’s Choice: Brian Anastasi
Member’s Choice: Kenneth Wong