2009 Show - 17 October 2009

Turnout for this year's show was even better than last year. There were entries ranging in size from 2 oz to 88lbs and an incredible array of decorated pumpkins. Thanks very much to everyone who helped including the Evans family for refreshments, Jaqui for selling raffle tickets, Andy for all the paperwork, Wendy from Kenyons, ably assisted by Graham, for judging (a very difficult task), Ian for some heavy lifting and everyone who brought prizes for the raffle and who supported the event by entering and coming along on the day. All the overheads and prizes were sponsored so your donations which totalled £276.69, go straight to our village playgroup.

Jonathan's magnificent marrow went on the the show at the Bear and Ragged Staff where it won the pot for the biggest marrow by miles. It is the biggest marrow that has ever been entered in that show in over 20 years. Well done!

 

Pictures

There's an album in the photo gallery. If you have any more pictures to add to the album please contact Jeremy (tel 720459).

Results

We use first names only in these results. Our judge, Wendy from Kenyons, had a very difficult task becuase there was such an excellent lot of entries. She wants to congratulate everyone who took such time and trouble to make the wonderful array of decorated pumpkins.

Class 1 Heaviest Pumpkin age 6 or under

Jake	2lbs	3rd	Oliver	6lbs 14oz	2nd
Jessica	10lbs 8oz	1st

Class 2 Heaviest Pumpkin age 7-11

Lilly	6lbs 12oz		Oliver & Banjamin	44lbs	1st
Ana	29lbs 8oz	2nd	Charlotte	7lb 8oz
William	8lbs 80z	3rd

Class 3 Heaviest Pumpkin age 12-15

James

7lbs

1st amd a huge improvement on last year when his entry weighed 1/2 oz

Class 4 Heaviest Pumpkin age 16 and over

Wendy	10lbs 8oz	3rd	Jonathan	94lbs	1st
Mary Jo	3lbs 12 oz		Jeremy	84lbs	2nd
Graham	10lbs		Xandi	1lb 12oz
Fiona	1lb 3oz

Class 5 Decorated Pumpkin age 6 and under

Amber, Eve, Daisy, Tabitha, Sebastian, Megan, Thomas, Samuel, Daniel, Ben (2nd Prize), Tabitha, Edward, Jessica (3rd Prize), Ben (1st Prize), Laura, Oliver, Olivia

Class 6 Decorated Pumpkin age 7 and over

Ana, Tia (3rd Prize) Oliver & Benjamin, Wendy, Scarlet (1st Prize), Fiona, Molly, Ella (2nd) Sally, Sim & Zac

Most unusual Pumpkin

Wendy's Turk's Turban

Prettiest Pumpkin

Lilly's lovely little white one

Special Award

Longparish Playgroup for their wonder display

Recipes

Here is the recipe for this year

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe
How about Pumpkin Pancakes for an autumn treat?  You could serve with maple syrup or ice cream.  Or you could serve with maple syrup and ice cream!

Ingredients

225g pumpkin, or butternut squash, peeled, chunked, boiled and pureed	1 tsp ground allspice
450g plain flour	1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp brown sugar	1 egg
2 tsp baking powdwe	Pinch of salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon	oil for frying

 

Method

1. Mix together the mashed pumpkin, flour, sugar, baking powder and spices. Stir in the egg and slowly whisk in the milk to make a thick and smooth batter.

2. In a bowl you have already your mashed pumpkin. Add your flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, all spice and ginger. Now add the egg and whisk to a smooth consistency with the milk – enough to make a thick batter.

3. Heat a little oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and drop in 3 or 4 spoonfuls of the pancake batter. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Keep a stack of the pancakes warm while you cook the remaining mix.