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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