London Wayfarers Hockey Club, Battersea

Pumpkin Day, October 2006

October 15th saw the Annual Pumpkin day, held at the Settle. Farmers from all over the British Isles gathered for the prestigious event.

Well done to all those farmers who attended the official weigh in of what where some truly tremendous pumpkins.

Although Rob Calder could well have walked off with all the prizes, had he taken up the kind offer to courier his pumpkin to London, here are the official results.

The most prestigious weight category

Farmer Rich C : 1 stone 7 lbs

Farmer Shoee : 1 stone 6 lbs

Farmer Mama Stubbs : 1 stone

Farmer Birdman : 2 lbs

Farmer Thirls : 1 lbs

The BCBB Girth category

Farmer Shoee : 41 3/4 inches

Farmer Rich C : 38 inches

Farmer Mama Stubbs : 29 inches

Farmer Birdman : 17 inches

Farmer Thirls : 11 inches

Best Colour in Show

Farmer Mama Stubbs : 5 votes

Farmer Birdman : 2 votes

Farmer Shoee : 1 vote

Farmer Rich C : nil

Farmer Thirls : nil

Most Unusual Shape

Farmer Thirls with the flat bottomed entrant : 5 votes

Farmer Rich C : 2 votes

Farmer Shoee : 1 vote

Farmer Mama Stubbs : nil

Farmer Birdman : nil

As winner on the weightiest pumpkin, Rich Clarke, will supply seeds for us next year, although you will also enter the second section of the competition with your own seeds. Full rules to arrive soon.

Last Updated: 05:59 PM Wednesday, 8 November 2006

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