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Solent Fuchsia Club badge

This has been the Solent Fuchsia Club badge since 1975.

Fuchsia Topics
Our History

Solent Fuchsia Club was formed in 1973 to encourage, assist and to foster interest in the growing of fuchsias.

We Are Affiliated To The:

  • British Fuchsia Society
  • Royal Horticultural Society
  • Hampshire Federation Of Horticultural Societies

2011 Annual Show Summary
Previous Annual Shows
Previous Show Results
Oldest Fuchsia Nursery
Royal Fuchsias
James Lye
George Bright

Annual Show Results 2011

Below are the results for the 2011 Annual Fuchsia Show which was held on 30th July at Titchfield Community Centre.

Special Awards

TROPHY TITLE WINNER
VICTORY SHIELD CRESTED SPOON Best Entry In Show Mrs M. Knight
DUDLEY SHIELD CRESTED SPOON Runner Up to Best Entry In Show Mr B. Bedford
SOLENT SHIELD BFS BRONZE MEDAL ‘Most Points In Show’ Mrs M. Knight

Craft Classes

CLASS FIRST SECOND THIRD HIGHLY COMMENDED
PHOTOGRAPHY Mrs L. Smith Miss C. Hands Mr R. Mudd No Award
PAINTING & DRAWING Mr R. Mudd Mrs M. Anderson No Award  
NEEDLECRAFT Mrs M. Anderson No Award    

Fuchsia Classes

CLASS TROPHY FIRST SECOND THIRD HIGHLY COMMENDED
1a WESTBURY TROPHY Mr B. Bedford Mr S. Ellis    
1b ANNE SMITH MEMORIAL CUP Mrs N. Bedford Mr B. Bedford Mrs J. McBride  
1c ADAMS CUP Mrs M. Knight Mrs J. McBride    
2 FERNEHAM CUP No Entry      
3 LEDGER CUP Mr C. McGill      
4 FRANCIS NICHOLLS CUP Mr E. Barnes Mr B. Bedford Mrs R. Banks  
5 KEITH SIMCOX MEMORIAL CUP Mr B. Bedford Mrs R. Banks Mrs J. McBride  
6 TRINITY SHIELD Mr B. Bedford Mr B. Taylor    
7 JULIA TROPHY Mr E. Barnes Mr B. Bedford Mrs N. Bedford  
8a SPECIES TROPHY Mrs M. Knight Mrs L. Smith Mr B. Bedford  
8b SPECIES CUP Mrs J. McBride Mrs M. Knight Mrs L. Smith  
8c HARRIS CUP Mr M. Knight Mrs D. Turner Mr B. Taylor  
9a PETER BRISCOE CUP Mr B. Bedford Mrs M. Knight Mrs L. Smith  
9b JOHN POWELL MEMORIAL CUP Mr B. Bedford Mrs M. Knight Mrs L. Smith  
10 MEON CUP Mrs M. Knight Mrs N. Bedford Mr B. Bedford  
11 SOLENT CUP Mrs M. Knight Mr B. Bedford Mr G. Baker  
12 LOCKYER CUP Mr S. Ellis Mr B. Bedford Mr B. Taylor  
13 QUARTER STANDARD CUP Mrs F. Cory      
14 HALF STANDARD CUP Mrs M. Knight      
15 MOUNT FOLLY NURSERY SHIELD Mrs M. Knight      
16 SOLENT PLAQUE Mrs L. Smith Mrs M. Knight Mrs R. Banks  
17 TOWNHILL PARK CUP Mr B. Bedford Mrs D. Turner Mr D. Adams  
18a SMALL TRIPHYLLA CUP Mr B. Bedford Mr S. Ellis Mrs N. Bedford  
18b EAMES CUP Mr B. Bedford Mr D. Adams Mr G. Baker  
19 VIC & BETTY RESTALL CUP Mr B. Taylor Mr B. Bedford Mr D. Adams  
20 BRIDGLAND TANKARD Mrs M. Knight Mrs R. Banks Mrs D. Waters  
21 DAWS AWARD Mrs M. Knight Mr B. Bedford Mrs N. Bedford  
22 CHASE TROPHY Mr R. Mudd Mr B. Bedford Mrs N. Bedford  
23 B.F.S. BLUE ROSETTE Mrs M. Knight Mr B. Bedford Mrs D. Turner  
24a LONGMAN TROPHY Mrs M. Knight Mr C. McGill Miss C. Hands  
24b CATISFIELD CUP Mrs M. Knight Mrs D. Turner Mr D. Adams  
24c LILLIAN CASE TROPHY No Entry      
24d LYNNE MAULE MEMORIAL CUP Miss C. Hands Mrs M. Knight Mr B. Bedford  
25 SMALL POT CULTURE CUP Mr S. Ellis      
26 BONSAI TROPHY Mrs M. Knight Mr B. Taylor    
27 PORTCHESTER CUP Mr E. Barnes Mrs R. Banks Mrs J. McBride  
28 S.F.C. CHALLENGE CUP Mr C. McGill      
29 VICE PRESIDENTS TROPHY Mrs L. Smith Mrs M. Knight Mr D. Adams  
30 ALAN CRAWFORD CUP Mr B. Bedford Mr E. Barnes Mr B. Taylor  
31a ROY SEBIRE TROPHY No Entry      
31b RON EBDON TROPHY Mrs M. Knight Mrs L. Smith    
32 ABBEY GARDEN CENTRE CHALLENGE BOWL Mr S. Ellis Mr B. Taylor Mrs J. McBride