Ayr and District Flower Show: List of winners announced

The recent event was held at Ayr Racecourse over the course of the weekend, with Ayr residents and visitors all flocking to see the area's biggest and bestflower exhibitors.

Organisers confirmed the annual event saw an increase in participants and visitors from last year.

Irene Yuill, Ayr and District Flower Show secretary, said: "The traders, both inside and out, seemed to be well supported by the public and many are already asking to return next year.

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"We hope we managed to provide something for everyone to enjoy.

"We must say a big thank you to all the volunteers who were on hand to sell programs, collect tickets and generally steward the show ground and marquees.

"To Ayr Racecourse for the venue and manpower to set the show up and all the unseen workers who made the show a success.

"We have received lots of lovely comments through face book, questionnaires and in person, all of which are appreciated by the hard-working committee.

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"Even negative comments are beneficial as they show us where we need to improve things for next year.

"If you want to be more involved we are looking for new committee members and volunteers to keep the show running."

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The premium and ‘best exhibit’ prize winners from the show were as follows:

Master gardener 

Class 1 (arrangement of two vases of flowers and collection of three kinds of vegetable): Ronnie Carson, Castle Douglas. 

Keepsake prizes: James Murray and Joe Proudlock, both of Castle Douglas. 

Class 3 (one collection of vegetables): Joe Proudlock, Castle Douglas. Runner-up: Ronnie Carson, Castle Douglas. 

Best exhibit in classes 5-46: Robert Paterson, Dalrymple. 

Novice section 

Best exhibit in class 47: Ciorsdan Price, Ayr. 

Baking 

Best exhibit in classes 50-61: Anne Howat, Coylton. 

Begonias 

Open section, class 81 (display of begonias): John Anderson, Dundonald. 

Cut flower section, class 100 (Scottish Land o’ Burns Championship for nine begonia cut blooms, premium keepsake prize): Martin Brown, Crosshouse. 

Best cut bloom: Martin Brown, Crosshouse (Bloom ‘Lindsay Murray). 

Begona species 

Class 150 (display of begonias, premium keepsake prize): Samuel Kennedy, Airdrie. 

Best exhibit in classes 151-181: Samuel Kennedy, Airdrie. 

Cacti and succulents 

Best exhibit in classes 200-230: Ewan Brown, Bridge of Weir. 

Chrysanthemums 

Class 251 (three vases chrysanthemums, three distinct cultivars, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase – keepsake prize): James Bryson, Ayr. 

Best exhibit in classes 246-250: James Bryson, Ayr. 

Dahlias 

Best exhibit in classes 252-264: Andrew Dalling, Galston. 

Best exhibit in classes 265-270: Lily Bryson, Galston. 

Flower arranging – Novice section 

Best exhibit in classes 275-280: Lilian McGhee, Stewarton. 

Fruit 

Best exhibit in classes 300-307: Henry Williams, Ayr. 

Fuchsias 

Best exhibit in classes 310-313 (Ayrshire Challenge Championship): Tom Kirkland, Douglas. 

Best exhibit in classes 318-335: Tom Kirkland, Douglas. 

Gladioli 

Best exhibit in class 350 (three vases, two spikes per vase, 300, 400 or 500 size): David Chynoweth, Newmilns. 

Best exhibit in classes 351-363: W.D. Smith, Ayr. 

Novice section, best exhibit in classes 366-367: David Chynoweth, Newmilns. 

Handicrafts 

Best exhibit in classes 370-381: Jenifer McPherson, Troon. 

Herbaceous, annual and shrubs  

Best exhibit in class 390 (three vases hardy herbaceous, three distinct kinds, premium prize): Catriona Gourlay, Kirkoswald. 

Best exhibit in classes 391-407: Quinton Pettigrew, Ayr. 

Patio containers and hanging baskets 

Best exhibit in classes 476-477: Alexander Gilchrist, Darvel. 

Pelargoniums 

Best exhibit in classes 485-489 (Scottish Pelargonium Championship): Tom Kirkland, Douglas. 

Best exhibit in classes 490-509: Tom Kirkland, Douglas. 

Photography 

Best exhibit in classes 515-518: William Craig, Kilwinning. 

Pot plants 

Best exhibit in class 525 (display of pot plants): Lilian McGhee, Stewarton. 

Best exhibit in classes 526-534: Tom Kirkland, Douglas. 

Preserves 

Best exhibit in classes 540-549: Marlene McAleese, Dundonald. 

Roses 

Best exhibit in classes 550-558: Zoe Montgomerie, Ayr. 

Sweet peas 

Best exhibit in classes 591-598: William Westcott, Jopp