We had a stunning variety of daffodils, camellias, primulas, hellebores, blossoming sprays, and even cacti and succulents, as well as beautifully created floral Easter Baskets and 'Mother of the Bride' corsages.
The number of baking entries were high this year, with every category represented; granary rolls, Bakewell tartlets, fabulously decorated cupcakes and a selection of bara brith. 
For the first time, as well as chutney and marmalade in the spring show preserve categories, we offered a chance to lemon curd makers...some cooks trying this technique for the first time.
The Art, Craft and Photography entries were a joy to see and the quality of workmanship extremely high this year. Categories included 'Coastal View' photos, 'Country Landscape' watercolours, crochet and other needlecrafts and the usual decorated eggs.
The Artisan Shield, for most points in the homecraft and creative categories was won jointly by Sarah O’Connor and Sophie Heath, represented here by her mother, Erica Knight. Michael Lloyd won the best exhibit in the flower section for his narcissi.
Sophia Holmes won the Pam Hufferdine Trophy for the best bowl of Tulips submitted by a member of the club from a control of similar bulbs.
The presentations were made by the club’s chairman Liz Blackler, and thanks go to everyone who worked hard to make this a great show.
Keep a look-out for the article that has been sent to the Tivyside, along with professionally taken photographs of the event winners.
Rhydlewis Gardening Club meets at 7.30pm, on the last Tuesday of each month in the village hall and has a varied and interesting programme. Club membership is only £10 per year, non-members £2 per meeting – all welcome.
Our next meeting is a talk about the National Garden Scheme (the 'yellow book'). the organiser of the Ceredigion NGS will tell us about this national treasure, both from the viewpoint of visiting, and opening a garden for a public visit.
