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September 2020 - Sunflower competition

Residents were invited to collect some seeds and go for it.

There were 3 adult categories and the same 3 for children. The competition was open between 21st July and 7th September. Categories: Tallest plant; Greatest number of heads on one plant; Largest flower.

Three children entered. They were divided into boys 8 and under, girls 8 and under and boys over 8 so all got first prize in their category.
All winners will get a Tesco voucher and the children will also get seeds.

Children's prizes
First prize tallest plant – girl 8 and under – Lucy, St Thomas’s Sq – 251 cms 
First prize tallest plant – boy 8 and under – Jonathan, Birdwood Rd – 247 cms 
First prize tallest plant – boy 9 and over – Erik, Tiverton Way – 270 cms
 
Tallest plant - adult
First – Gabriele, Gray Rd – 250 cms 
Second – Mary, St Thomas’s Sq – 196 cms

Biggest flower - adult 
First –  Gay, St Thomas’s Sq – 34 cms 
Second – Janet, Budleigh Close – 33 cms 
Third – John and Janet, St Thomas’s Rd – 19 cms
 
The most heads on one plant - adult
First – Lee, Ward Rd – 34 flowers
Second – Margaret, Birdwood Rd – 18 flowers

Well done to everybody!
Images shown: 1 - Tallest plant, Mary.  2 - Biggest flower, Gay.  3 - Most heads, Lee.  4 - Tallest plant girl 8 and under - Lucy.
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  • Home
  • News and events
    • News >
      • Newsletters
    • Events
    • Past events
    • Survey
  • Information
    • The area
    • Advice & Links
  • History
    • Building Birdwood
    • WWII
    • Perne Rd Corner
    • Maloney and Rhodes
    • Ambrose
    • Mepham
    • Parker
    • Various
  • Contact