Begelly, Kilgetty Community Association was fortunate in having a dry and bright day for judging this year's Kilgetty in Bloom competition. Although entries were down on last year, probably due to the appalling gardening weather recently, the gardens were a delight to see. It was good to have some new gardens entered, as a couple of the long-term competitors retired this year. The judges were three of the Sardis village gardeners, Rosemarie Irvine, Heulwen Thomas and Vi Merriman, who brought with them a wealth of plant expertise. They also very kindly brought a gift of six shrubs for the Community Garden! The day went smoothly, with a welcome break for lunch, courtesy of Begelly Park Gardens, to whom many thanks are extended. The Open Gardens Day was not run this year, due to lack of numbers, but it is hoped to re-instate this event next year. The presentation of prizes and Strawberry Tea will be held on Friday, July 27, at 5 pm, in the Community Centre and it is hoped all entrants will attend. The members of the environmental sub-committee will again run the Tea Tent at Kingsmoor Sportsground Fete on Sunday, July 29, from 1 pm. All are welcome to the day, which begins with the Bulldog Run of Vintage Vehicles, and ends with a Disco and Pig-Roast. A full day of fun for all!

Bloom results

Best front garden (Mr. Monk Silver Challenge): 1. Michael Hotston, 40 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty; 2. B. and S. Hart, 26 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty; 3. Dorothy Rowlands, Woodsmoke, Parsonage Lane, Begelly. Best rear garden (K. P. Thomas Challenge Cup): 1. Kit Davis, Candleford, Church Close, Begelly; 2. R. De Ploey, 7 Heritage Gardens, Kilgetty; 3. Dawn Hughes, Alpine Heights, Begelly. Best display with window boxes, tubs, baskets (Mandalay Cup): 1. Gill Lewis, Silver Birch, Parsonage Lane, Begelly; 2. B. and S. Hart, 26 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty. Best senior citizen's garden (A. and P. Llewellyn Challenge Shield): 1. Kit Davis, Candleford, Church Close, Begelly; 2. Dorothy Rowlands, Woodsmoke, Parsonage Lane, Begelly; 3. Michael Hotston, 40 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty. Best garden for family use ( Universal Garden Services Cup): 1. David and Anne Pugh, Westwinds, Carmarthen Road, Kilgetty. Best patio (Travis Perkins Challenge Shield): 1. Dawn Hughes, Alpine Heights, Begelly; 2. David and Anne Pugh, Westwinds, Carmarthen Road, Kilgetty; 3. Michael Hotston, 40 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty. Best rockery (Helen's Hair Salon Challenge Cup): 1. Maureen Fry, 30 Ryelands Lane, Kilgetty; 2. Gill Lewis, Silverbirch, Parsonage Lane, Begelly. Best vegetable garden (Four Seasons Challenge Cup): 1. Dorothy Rowlands, Woodsmoke, Parsonage Lane, Begelly; 2. Michael Hotston, 40 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty. Best shrubbery (RAOB Challenge Cup): 1. Dorothy Rowlands, Woodsmoke, Parsonage Lane, Begelly. Best pond (Station Garage Cup): 1. Dawn Hughes, Alpine Heights, Begelly; 2. Michael Hotston, 40 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty. Best water feature (Bumper to Bumper Challenge Shield): 1. Dawn Hughes, Alpine Heights, Begelly; 2. Michael Hotston, 40 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty; 3. B. and S. Hart, 26 Oakfield Drive, Kilgetty. Best environmentally friendly garden (Classic Carpets Challenge Cup): 1. Dorothy Rowlands, Woodsmoke, Parsonage Lane, Begelly; 2. Dawn Hughes, Alpine Heights, Begelly; 3. Gill Lewis, Silver Birch, Parsonage Lane, Begelly. Best trade premises (D. and A. Thomas Challenge Shield): 1. Llyniams Newsagency; 2. J. Gilbert, Kilgetty Pharmacy. Best group project: (J. Griffiths Challenge Shield): 1. Kilvelgy Park. Stepaside School Project (Gary Waters Memorial Cup): awarded to Elliot Jenkins. Judges choice of garden (Ollin Family Shield): awarded to Dorothy Rowlands, Woodsmoke, Begelly. Most points - averaged (Community Council Shield): awarded to Kit Davies, Candleford, Church Close, Begelly.