GRATEFUL thanks: Cynthia Turvey says: “Thank you very much for all the sympathy and kindness I’ve received since Michael passed away. I’m also very grateful for the donations to Macmillan Cancer Relief, which is very much appreciated.”

SHERFIELD Show: Natalie Larner, show secretary, would like to thank the committee for all their hard work through the year. She said: “We are thrilled by the record number of items entered this year, and were pleased to see some new faces taking part for the first time. It’s a pleasure to provide the opportunity for Sherfield people (and friends) to showcase their considerable talents.”

Among the winners were Dan Farrow, Jane Farrow, Sally Handford, Richard Elphick and novice to the show Dawn Vernon. Winner of cake made by a man was Chris Hayward, and winners in the children’s categories were Eliza Cooper, Chase Claughton, Megan Pretzell and Grace Merrin.