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Heathcote Show art and craft competition results

November 10, 2023 BY

Threaded together: Marj Harris took first prize in the Best hand-knitted garment category of Tuesday’s Heathcote Show. PHOTOS: Peter Weaving

Senior categories

GARDEN AND FARM PRODUCE

Trophy (donated in memory of the late Mr & Mrs F. Rowell): B. Mathieson, Blue ribbon, best exhibit: C. Atkins

Collection of garden produce 1. Brett Mathieson, Six sticks of rhubarb 1. Greg Spiers 2. Therese Ryan, Twelve pods of broad beans 1. Greg Spiers 2. Brett Mathieson, Twelve pods of peas 1. Brett Mathieson, Six leaves of silverbeet 1. Susan Fittan 2. Anita & Jason Moore, Six lemons 1. Brett Mathieson 2. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry, Ten strawberries 1. Brett Mathieson 2. Margaret Robinson, Six white eggs 1. Cindy Atkins, Six brown eggs 1. Cindy Atkins 2. Amanda Collins, Collection of garden herbs (4 varieties) 1. Brett Mathieson 2. Therese Ryan

CUT FLOWERS

The Allan McDonald Perpetual Trophy for Class 4, Bowl of Roses: David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry, McIvor Times for Highest number of points: Therese Ryan, Blue ribbon, champion rose of show: Wendy Wood, Blue Ribbon, best exhibit in cut flowers, excluding roses: Therese Ryan, Best Rose any colour named (donated by Mrs F. Mackie): Helen Bennett, Best Iris from any class (donated by Mrs S. Stemmers in memory of Mrs Westhead): Helen Bennett

Best rose any colour, named 1. Helen Bennett 2. Peta Gilmore, Best rose any colour 1. Wendy Wood 2. Margaret Robinson, Roses, two distinct colours 1. Helen Bennett 2. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry, Three full blown roses 1. Therese Ryan 2. Peta Gilmore, Bowl of roses, mixed colours (width greater than height) 1. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry 2. Wendy Wood, Container of roses, one colour 1. Margaret Robinson 2. Helen Bennett, Small container of miniature roses 1. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry 2. Helen Bennett, Best iris bloom 1. Helen Bennett 2. Marion Smith, Best stem of iris 1. Helen Bennett 2. Marion Smith, Iris, two distinct colours 1. Peta Gilmore 2. Helen Bennett, Bearded iris four colours 1. Helen Bennett, One bloom any other iris 1. Therese Ryan 2. Elizabeth Murfitt, Sweet Peas, one container 1. Marion Smith, Snapdragons, one container 1. Helen Bennett 2. Therese Ryan, Container of Iceland poppies 1. Therese Ryan, Aquilegias, one container 1. Helen Bennett, Container of flowers, pink to red 1. Therese Ryan, Container of flowers, blue to mauve 1. Therese Ryan, Container of flowers, brown to yellow 1. Therese Ryan, White flowers, two varieties, separate containers 1. Therese Ryan, 2. Helen Bennett, Yellow flowers, two varieties, separate containers 1. Therese Ryan 2. Helen Bennett, Blue flowers, two varieties, separate containers 1. Therese Ryan 2. Helen Bennett, Pink flowers, two varieties, separate containers 1. Therese Ryan 2. Helen Bennett, Container of calendulas 1. Therese Ryan, Container of geraniums 1. Therese Ryan, Container of bulbous flowers 1. Therese Ryan, Container of native flowers 1. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry 2. Elizabeth Murfitt, Collection of flowering shrubs, three varieties, one container 1. Helen Bennett 2. Therese Ryan, Any three flowers, distinct varieties, separate containers 1. Helen Bennett 2. Therese Ryan, Container of dianthus 1. Therese Ryan

FLORAL ART

The Frank & Phyllis Rowell Memorial Trophy for Floral Art, best exhibit from class 1-4: Therese Ryan, Highest number of points (donated by Mrs R. Poulter in memory of the late Mrs M. Leask): Therese Ryan, Blue Ribbon, best exhibit: Therese Ryan

Miniature vase of flowers 8cm-13cm 1. Marion Smith, Buttonhole 1. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry, Table arrangement 1. Therese Ryan, Arrangement tall and elegant, no restrictions 1. Therese Ryan, Arrangement in a teapot 1. Therese Ryan 2. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry, Arrangement of foliage, no flowers 1. Therese Ryan 2. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry, Arrangement of flowers, one toning, any colour 1. Therese Ryan, Arrangement from my garden, using flowers and plants 1. Therese Ryan 2. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry, Arrangement of two blooms 1. Therese Ryan, Arrangement of roses 1. Wendy Wood, Protea arrangement 1. Therese Ryan 2. Cindy Atkins

POT PLANTS & FLOWERS

Trophy, highest number of points (donated in memory of the late Mr & Mrs F. Rowell): S. Koukouzas & Elizabeth Murfitt (tied), Blue ribbon, best exhibit: Lariane Leask

Potted geranium 1. S. Koukouzas, Maidenhair fern, coarse 1. Lariane Leask, Pot plant in bloom 1. S. Koukouzas 2. Elizabeth Murfitt, Cactus or succulent 1. Elizabeth Murfitt 2. S. Koukouzas, Foliage plant, not fern 1. Lariane Leask 2. George Enever, Best orchid 1. Elizabeth Murfitt

CWA COMPETITION

Trophy (donated by IGA Every Day): Heathcote Branch CWA

NEEDLEWORK

Trophy, highest number of points: Jan Rowe, Blue ribbon: Best piece of needlework (donated by Sartori family): M. Truscott, VAS Categories: First $10: Judy Munro

VAS Ltd hand embroidery competition 1. Judy Munro 2. Pam Dimauro, Patchwork article 1. M. Zimmerman, Patchwork quilt 1. Jan Rowe 2. Jan Rowe, Wall hanging 1. Pam Dimauro 2. Jan Rowe, Piece of tapestry 1. M. Truscott, VAS Ltd piece of cross stitch 1. R. Vejby, Piece of canvas, long stitch 1. Kathy Hayes, Any article not mentioned in schedule 1. Jan Rowe 2. Jan Rowe, VAS machine pieced & machine quilted patchwork, not more than one metre 1. Pam Dimauro 2. Pam Dimauro

KNITTING & CROCHET

Blue ribbon, best exhibit in knitting & crochet (donated by Mrs M. Harris): Diane Coren, Trophy, highest number of points (donated by Sartori family): Marj Harris, Best crochet article, pure new wool, label attached, $10: Diane Coren, Best hand-knitted garment, pure new wool, label attached, $10 (donated by Mrs M. Harris: Marj Harris

Knitted tea cosy 1. Judy Munro, Child’s hand knitted jumper or cardigan 1. Marj Harris 2. Diane Coren, Adult’s hand knitted jumper or cardigan over 5 ply 1. Diane Coren 2. Diane Coren, Knitted scarf 1. Marj Harris 2. Marj Harris, Piece of knitting with two or more colours 1. Judy Munro 2. Diane Coren, Baby’s knitted garment 4 ply or under 1. Marj Harris 2. Marj Harris, Knitted head wear 1. Marj Harris 2. Marj Harris, Baby’s booties 1. Marj Harris 2. Doreen Findley, Crochet jumper or cardigan 1. Genevieve Ryan, Any crochet article not mentioned in schedule 1. Diane Coren 2. Diane Coren, Crochet rug 1. Diane Coren 2. Georgina Bennett, Dressed doll knitted or crochet clothing 1. Diane Coren, One coat hanger, knitted with lace 1. Marj Harris, One coat hanger knitted 1. Marj Harris, Crochet toy, 30cm or under, any ply 1. Kathy Hayes, Piece of knitting by person 70 years or over 1. Marj Harris, Piece of crochet by person 70 years or over 1. Doreen Findey, VAS Ltd hand-knitted blanket 1. Therese Ryan

CRAFTWORK

Trophy, highest number of points: Marj Harris, Blue ribbon, best exhibit in craftwork: Simon Macaulay

One piece of hand beaded jewellery 1. Marj Harris, Three articles suitable for Christmas present, different mediums 1. Marj Harris, Piece of craft not mentioned in schedule 1. George Enever, Water colour painting 1. Tobi Mitchell 2. Lola Anderson, Acrylic painting 1. Simon Macaulay, One piece of beadwork 1. Marj Harris, Double page of scrapbooking 1. Meliss Vejby 2. Margaret Robinson, Handmade card 1. R. Knibbs 2. R. Vejby, Piece of woodwork 1. Simon Macaulay, Piece of felting, handmade 1. Michelle Muscovich

PHOTOGRAPHY

Blue ribbon, best exhibit: Pauline Moore (animals)

Landscape 1. Kathryn Saltmarsh 2. Elizabeth Murfitt, People/person 1. Tobi Mitchell 2. Edwina Bleakley, Animal(s) 1. Pauline Moore (best in show) 2. Kathryn Saltmarsh, Black and white 1. Amanda Collins 2. Pauline Moore, Open – Any piece of photography 1. Edwina Bleakley 2. Tobi Mitchell, VAS Photography senior 1. Pauline Moore 2. Elizabeth Murfitt

JAMS & JELLIES

Blue ribbon, best exhibit in jams and jellies: Bronwyn Lumsden, Trophy for highest number of points (donated by Mrs M. Harris): Rebecca Illarietti

Collection of jams, three distinct varieties 1. Bronwyn Lumsden, Jar plum jam 1. Therese Ryan, Jar apricot jam 1. Bronwyn Lumsden, Jam melon & lemon jam 1. Bronwyn Lumsden, Jar of berry jam 1. Pip Johnson 2. Pip Johnson, Jar of marmalade 1. Pip Johnson 2. Pip Johnson, Jar of quince jam 1. Sandra Fox, Jar of lemon butter 1. Bronwyn Lumsden 2. Barbara Sungaila, Bottle of plum sauce 1. Therese Ryan, Bottle of tomato sauce (with Ezy Sauce) 1. Willow Anderson 2. Rebecca Illarietti, Jar tomato chutney 1. Rebecca Illarietti 2. David Rourke & Dorothy Skerry, Jar of tomato relish 1. Rebecca Illarietti, Jar of pickled onions 1. Rebecca Illarietti, Jar of pickled vegetables 1. Rebecca Illarietti, Jar of pickled zucchini 1. Rebecca Illarietti, Jar of any other jelly 1. Rebecca Illarietti

COOKERY

Trophy, highest number of points (Mrs M. Hollingsworth memorial trophy): Laraine Leask, Blue ribbon, best exhibit: Laraine Leask

Loaf homemade bread 1. Robyn Knibbs, Fruit cake 1. Nick Saltmarsh, Sultana cake 1. Laraine Leask, Four plain scones 1. Pip Johnson 2. Pip Johnson, Cake baked in microwave 1. Laraine Leask, Collection of biscuits three varieties, two of each 1. Kathy Hayes, Chocolate cake iced 1. Jorga Bennett, Boiled fruit cake 1. Laraine Leask, Shortbread, four pieces 1. Kathy Hayes, Four, yo–yos 1. Robyn Knibbs 2. Kathy Hayes, VAS Ltd carrot cake 1. Laraine Leask, Decorated fruit cake 1. Robyn Knibbs, VAS Ltd sponge un-iced, unfilled 1. Laraine Leask, Decorated cake, novice 1. Michelle Muscovich, Packet cake mix, not fruit 1. Kathy Hayes, Unbaked slice three varieties, two of each 1. Ava Harris 2. Laraine Leask, Four Anzacs 1. Pip Johnson 2. Kathy Hayes

MEN ONLY COOKERY SECTION

Chocolate cake 1. Nick Saltmarsh 2. Damian Muscovich, Four plain scones 1. Max Johnson, Packet cake mix, not fruit 1. Max Johnson

Brett Mathieson took a trophy in Garden and Farm Produce