2 August 2020 - Exciting results of Spud in a Tub
Hello everyone,
As you are probably aware, my preferred exercise is walking, often around the village. Luckily on Saturday I just happened to be passing the Mission Hall car park when I stumbled (literally on the way home) across the Village Spud in a Tub competition. This normally takes place at the Village Vegetable Show, sadly cancelled this year. However Hilary Davidson, Shirley Davies and Sue Smith had organised all the necessary weighing and recording equipment to judge the seven entries which arrived by car and wheelbarrow from all parts of the village. After much digging through rich compost and debates on the difference between stones and potatoes, the results slowly emerged and the tension grew. All the entries were creditable, but Mick Haine, Dot Emblen, Margaret Sykes and Ros Evans were all nudged off the podium. The top three – in reverse order – being Joyce Faraday with 33.57oz (as I have no use for these modern measurements), Mabel Sleightholme by just 0.03oz and out in front Duncan Sleightholme with 36.95oz. So congratulations to him, thanks to all the competitors and especial thanks to Hilary, Shirley and Sue. I have to say that this all lady team performed their task with great skill and panache. The photo shows Mabel receiving the Des Evans ‘Spud-in-a-tub’ trophy on behalf of her very proud father.
Regards
Chris
PS Stay tuned for news of the daring pond rescue.