The Great Corsock Show Returned With A Bang… and Then A Flap Of Wings…

Saturday 27^th August saw the return of the Great Corsock Show after a pandemic-induced absence. More than 300 entries were submitted across the 50 categories, rekindling lots of good-natured competitive rivalry. The day included the always popular barbecue, bottle stall and raffle, also joined this year by a Pigeon race!

The show was opened to the public at 1pm, with the ribbon cut by one of the show’s original founders, Linda Corsan. Visitors were welcome to tour the categories and take part in the bottle stall and enjoy some home baking. At 2.30, the cups and prizes were awarded, the remaining produce was sold off and then the auction took place.

Highlights included the sale of a show-stopping winning entry in the Judges’ decorated cake’ category, a glorious fairy-tale castle, worthy of the Great British Bake Off.

McNabb Laurie, a member of the organising committee, said:

“The committee’s single aim this year was to try to relaunch the show after the pandemic. We knew there was local support, but we never expected we’d get more than 300 entries, or that the day would include so many activities. It really felt like this was the whole village’s show and can’t believe how well it went.

There are too many people to thank, but we are particularly grateful to everyone who has attended planning meetings or delivered leaflets, the volunteers in the cafe, the Pringles for the Barbecue, Jip Phillips for the Pigeon Race, Linda Corsan for officiating on the day and show stalwarts Josie Neilson, Tina Sanilands and Ian & Judi Shaw for keeping things in line throughout, and their work in previous years. Many thanks also to the Corsock Hall Committee and the Corsock & KPD Community Council for their support.”

Great Corsock Show 2022 – Results

Vegetables

1. 1^st R Carson. 2^nd C Laverick. 3^rd D Forteath.
2. 1^st G Smith. 2^nd D&D Craig. 3^rd R Carson.
3. 1^st R Carson. 2^nd G Smith.
4. 1^st G Smith. 2^nd R Carson. 3^rd J Taylor.
5. 1^st R Carson. 2^nd D Forteath. 3^rd G Smith.
6. 1^st R Carson. 2^nd D Forteath. 3^rd D Forteath.
7. 1^st R Carson. 2^nd D Forteath. 3^rd R Carson.
8. 1^st J Taylor. 2^nd M Bowles. 3^rd D Forteath.
9. 1^st M Toft. 2^nd W Pringle. 3^rd D&D Craig.

• Tomatoes – Cherry. 1^st R Carson 2^nd M Toft. 3^rd A Hennan.
• Tomato – Beef. 1^st J Taylor
• Mis-shapen Vegetable. 1^st J Phillips. 2^nd W Pringle. 3^rd G Smith.
• Display Basket. 1^st J Taylor. 2^nd D&D Craig.
• 1 vegetable & 1 flower. 1^st J Phillips. 2^nd J Neilson. 3^rd J McArthur.
• Any Other Vegetable. 1^st A Hennan. 2^nd C Laverick. 3^rd G Smith.

Eggs

• Hen Eggs. 1^st W Spurway. 2^nd D&D Craig. 3^rd T Sanilands.
• Duck Eggs.
• Eggs, Other. 1^st J Phillips. 2^nd D&D Craig.

Flowers

19. Sweet Peas. 1^st J Taylor. 2^nd V Shaw. 3^rd S Green.
20. 1^st R Carson. 2^nd R Carson. 3^rd G Smith.

• 1^st R Carson. 2^nd G Smith. 3^rd G Smith.
• Single Rose. 1^st G Smith. 2^nd G Smith. 3^rd J Taylor.
• 1^st S Green. 2^nd C Ingall. 3^rd J Ingall.
• Formal arrangement. 1^st J Ingall. 2^nd S Green. 3rd J Taylor
• Miniature Garden. 1 C Ingall. 2^nd M Schofield. 3^rd Horgan Family.

Preserves

• Raspberry Jam. 1^st L Dawson. 2^nd J Shaw. P Symonds 3^rd.
• 1^st J Taylor. 2^nd D&D Craig. 3^rd M Bowles.
• 1^st C Laverick. 2^nd Horgan Family. 3^rd P Symonds.
• 1^st Horgan Family. 2^nd P Symonds. 3^rd W Laurie.

Baking

• Victoria Sponge. 1^st S Mitchell. 2^nd R Jarvis. 3rd J Shaw.
• Fruit Loaf. 1^st G Lockhart. 2^nd J Shaw. 3^rd T Sanilands.
• Oven Scones. 1^st G Forteath. 2^nd T Sanilands. 3^rd T Sanilands
• 1^st S Mitchell. 2^nd R Jarvis. 3^rd J Shaw.
• Tray Bake. 1^st G Smith. 2^nd P Symonds. 3^rd V Shaw.
• 1^st J Shaw. 2^nd J Shaw. 3^rd R Jarvis.
• 1^st G Lockhart. 2^nd G Smith. 3^rd A Hennan
• Individual Tart. 1^st G Smith. 2^nd G Smith. 3^rd A Hannah.
• Chocolate Cake. 1^st A Hennan. 2nd J Phillips. 3^rd J Shaw
• Judges Challenge – Decorated Cake. 1^st R Jarvis. 2^nd A Gonzales. 3^rd= S Mitchell. 3^rd= M Schofield

Photography, Art & Handicrafts

• Photo “Corsock”. 1^st I Shaw. 2^nd J Ingall. 3^rd C Nimmo.
• Machine Sewn Item. 1^st W Laurie.
• Hand Knit. 1^st G Forteath. 2^nd P Smith. 3^rd H Fitch.
• 1^st C Laurie. 2^nd C Little. 3^rd C Little.
• 1^st C&H Ingall. 2^nd D&D Craig. 3^rd H Shaw.
• Any other craft. 1^st W Laurie. 2^nd Horgan Family. 3^rd B Shaw.
• Painting or Drawing. 1^st S Green. 2^nd C Laverick. 3^rd H Shaw.

Children’s

• Decorated slate or stone a) Under 5. 1^st E Hennan. 2^nd F Fitch. 3^rd F Laurie. b)5-9 1^st Horgan Family. 2^nd A Gonzales. 3^rd M Schofield.
• Any Other Craft a) Under 5. 1^st F Fitch. 2^nd Springholm Nursery Crew 3^rd S Mitchell. b)5-9. 1^st P Fitch. 2^nd P Fitch. 3^rd C Stewart.

Scarecrow

• Scarecrow competition. 1^st J & L McPheat. 2^nd J Phillips. 3^rd C Laurie.

Cup Winners Corsock Show 2022

Best Fruit & Veg                 –           R Carson

Mis-Shapen Veg                 –           J Phillips

Display basket                     –           J Taylor

1 Flower + 1 Veg                 –           J Phillips

Eggs                                        –           J Phillips

Best Flowers                        –           J Ingall

Best Baking                          –           G Smith

Victoria Sponge                  –           S Mitchell

Judge’s Challenge               –           R Jarvis

Best Chutney                       –           C Laverick

Best Preserve                      –           J Taylor

Best Art or Handicaft        –           C&H Ingall

Photo                                     –           I Shaw

Children’s Cup                     –           H Horgan

Scarecrow                            –           J&L McPheat

Miniature Garden (Prize) –           C Ingall

**Apologies for any errors – the fault of the organising committee and the variety of handwriting styles employed.