north East Show
Dobbie’s Garden Centre at Ponteland near Newcastle
Judge:   Jeff Rhodes

Jim Stewart of Alnwick and a few friends are trying to form a group of begonia enthusiasts
in the North East of England.
 A show of begonias was held at   Dobbie’s Garden Centre at Ponteland near Newcastle on Bank holiday weekend.

Jeff Rhodes

 RESULTS

 6 Cut Blooms: Five entries.
1^st Colin Cochrane. 2^nd John Robson. 3^rd Fred Lee.

3 cut Blooms: Six entries
1^st  Colin Cochrane. 2^nd Colin Cochrane. 3^rd Fred Lee.

1 Cut Bloom: Six entries.
1^st Colin Cochrane. 2^nd John Robson. 3^rd John Robson.

1 Pot single stem: Five entries.
1^st Colin Cochrane. 2^nd Jim Stewart. 3^rd Jim Stewart.

2 Pots: One entry.
 1^st John Robson.

One pot multi-stem: One entry
1^st Jim Stewart.

One pot of species/hybrid. Three entries.
1^st G R Wallace. 2^nd Colin Cochrane. 3^rd Colin Cochrane.

Best Cut Bloom.
Colin Cochrane with Powder Puff.

Overall it was an excellent effort by a group of dedicated enthusiasts who generated quite a lot of interest.

Anyone wishing to join their group can contact Jim on 01665 604194