Our annual ‘blow Your Trumpet’ event took place last Sunday in the Leverhulme Hotel, with over 130 residents in attendance. The event features our prestigious Garden Competition amongst other awards such as ‘Sunlighter of the Year’ and our new ‘Bake Off’ category which was judged on the day by guest Judge and Chef Emily Riley. The event was a great success, here is a list of the winners;
Best Community Garden
Winner – Osborne Court
Runner Up – Hesketh Hall
Highly Commended – Lancaster Close
Best Allotment
Winner – Stephan and David Reeves
Runner Up – Margaret Eastman and Barbara Connely
Highly Commended – Diane Ward
Best Hanging Basket
Winner – Mr and Mrs Bain
Runner Up – Glen Penn
Highly Commended – Mr David Lane
Best Front Border
Winner – Harold Koffman
Runner Up – Mrs Linda Tipping
Highly Commended – Lindy and Julie
Best Overall Display
Winner – Mr Rickards
Runner Up – Alexandra and Allan Brooker
Highly Commended – Mr and Mrs Johnson
People’s Choice
Winner – 8 circular Drive
Sunlighter of the Year
Winner – John Spilletts
Runner Up – Port Sunlight River Park Health Walk Leaders
Port Sunlight Bake Off
Winner – Nicky Pickles
2nd Prize – Jenny Williams
3rd Prize – Donna Pearson
We’re already looking at how we can improve and build on this event to welcome even more residents next year. If you would like to help with event or have any idea to make it bigger and better next year, please email c.bates@portsunlightvillage.com .
Special Thanks to the Leverhulme Hotel for hosting our event and to Port Sunlight Garden Center for the prizes.