The annual presentation of best garden prizes took place at St. Brides Hotel recently, by kind permission of Mr. Andrew Evans.

Chairman of Saundersfoot in Bloom Mr. Keith Williams welcomed everyone, including chairman of Saundersfoot Community Council, Clr. Phil Baker, who presented the prizes.

The results were as follows:

PRIVATE GARDENS

Best garden visible from the road: 1. Mrs. May McDermott, 2 Hean Close; 2. Mrs. Gwen Deakin, Argoed.

Best forecourt without garden: 1. Mrs. Raydene Deakin, Alray; 2. Mark Burton, Tia’s Honey Pot.

Best display of window boxes, tubs and hanging baskets: 1. Mrs. Michelle Evans, 22 Castle View; 2. Nikki Nelson, Flat 1, The Old Brewery.

Best senior citizen’s garden: 1. Mrs. Dianne Jones, Ardwyn; 2. Mrs. Ann Wright, 64 Scandinavian Heights.

Best garden not visible from the road: 1. Mrs. Tessa Pearson, Valley Farm; 2. Ann Lewis and Brian Deeley, 18 North Close.

Best vegetable garden: Mrs. Lynne Reyed, Greenfolds.

HOTEL/GUEST HOUSES

Best display visible from the road: Wogan House.

Best display retail premises/clubs/institutions etc: 1. Sarah Churchill on behalf of Saundersfoot Harbour Commission; 2. Sunnyvale Caravan Park.

Shuttleworth Trophy presented to the best overall commercial property - Wogan House.

Keith reminded everyone of the flower festival at St. Issell’s Church, August 18-22. There is still room for memorial posies. If anyone wishes to remember a loved one, please contact secretary Rosemary Hayes or any member.

Thanks were given to Roger Brace for his help with the troughs by the crash barrier.

Clr. Phil Baker gave a hearty vote of thanks to members of Saundersfoot in Bloom for their hard work.