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On25th March, Keynsham Town Council held its first ever Spring Show, a new community event which allowed entrants to put their ‘very best’ on show. Over 120 people displayed - from the perfect daffodils to pristine leeks, tasty scones to the most intricate cross stitch - the variety of talent on display was a testament to our community here in Keynsham and it was fantastic to see all the hidden talents that are among us.

During the morning each of the exhibitors brought their prize-hopeful entries to the Scout Headquarters where a group of selected judges carefully chose the top three exhibits in each class.

At noon, the Show was opened by Giuseppe Dell’Anno, winner of The Great British Bake Off 2021, congratulating everyone on a highly competitive show and cutting the official ribbon. Over 1,000 visitors came through the Scout HQ doors during the afternoon, to admire the entries and support local businesses and organisations that had stalls around the two main halls.

Giuseppe was also our judge for the cookery section saying: “It was my pleasure and I’m expecting many, many Spring Shows for Keynsham in the future.” Julie Constable was the proud recipient of the trophy for the most points awarded in this section, along with a personalised signed copy of Giuseppe’s book!

The Arts & Handicraft section was hugely popular with several classes having 15 entries to judge! The overall Best In Show went to Joe Tymkow for his beautiful painting of the railway bridge over the River Chew.

Even with the cold start to the year, the horticultural section was well represented with over 50 vases of daffodils on display with their iconic Spring scent filling the air. Neil Hatch was the recipient of the Best In Show for a beautiful display of nine picture-perfect daffodils.

Our younger generations were well represented by three different age categories. Local nurseries, Cub Packs, Girl Guides and After School Clubs got into the spirit with over 80 children entering their best decorated hard-boiled egg, junk model, cress and A4 paintings.

“Holding the event at the Scout HQ was an obvious decision to give the event a community feel, and it was wonderful to hear so many residents say how nice it was to be back in a place where they had made so many memories during their own childhood,” said Katherine Sears, Deputy Town Clerk and Lead of the Spring Show organising team. “It’s been an absolute pleasure bringing this event to life, the support we have had from the community has been overwhelming.” Plans and ideas have already been noted ready for next year!

A massive thank you to all our event sponsors, it simply wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity; Redfern Osteopaths, Dyenamix, WW Memorials, Wards Solicitors, Meryton Place, Europa Restaurant, Small Prints, Davies and Way, Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Snapdragons Nursery, Wild About Flowers and Savour.

• The Keynsham in Bloom Trophy awarded to Neil Hatch.

Awarded to the winner of the most points in Classes 01 to 11 (Horticulture)

• The Wild About Flowers Trophy awarded to Anne-Marie Bird.

Awarded to the winner of the most points in Classes 12 to 23 (Horticulture)

• Best in Show in the Horticulture section awarded to Neil Hatch.

Awarded to the best exhibit in the Horticultural Section; Classes 01 to 23

Handmade by Allen Richards from ArtSpace

• The Savour Trophy awarded to Julie Constable.

Awarded to the winner of the most point in Classes 26 to 35 (Cookery)

• Best in Show in Arts & Handicraft section awarded to Joe Tymkow.

Awarded to the best exhibit in the Arts & Handicraft Section; Classes 36 to 46

• The Snap Dragons Trophy awarded to Sophia Gaze and Maximilian Mason. Awarded to the winner of the most points in Classes 47 to 50 (Children Under 5yrs)

• The Truespeed Trophy awarded to George Philpott.

Awarded to the winner of the most points in Classes 51 to 54 (Children Under 7yrs)

• The Caitlin Marie Nails Trophy awarded to Rosie Gaze.

Awarded to the winner of the most points in Classes 55 to 58 (Children Under 11yrs)