Another sunny Saturday afternoon and great visitor numbers for this year’s show.

Bunting decorated the packed show hall, a fantastic display of trophies and rosettes waiting to be awarded, relaxing music adding to the atmosphere and the friendly committee members, who all work incredibly hard, were joined by four local guides, there to earn their community award.

Children had fun too, completing the bumble bee treasure hunt, finding the bumble bees hidden amongst the many exhibits, the winner of which was Lucy Radcliffe from Ballaugh.

Local MHK Tim Baker opened the show and offered thanks to all of the exhibitors and complimented the efforts of the committee for keeping this parish tradition alive and flourishing.

He remained all afternoon and presented prizes and assisted with the fantastic raffle.

There were over 100 prize winners and with 72 trophies to issue, this small, fun and friendly show has much to celebrate

The committee has transformed the show’s entry, with 1,175 this year, over 50% of which were Junior exhibitors. Sulby and Jurby School both supported the show with entries, as well as local nurseries, Butterflies of Sulby and Hopes and Dreams (Parklands) of Ramsey.

This year Sulby School pupils were given an onion set to plant, and a number of grown onions were entered into the new Raymond Caley Memorial Class, won by Harry Dormer, who received the rosette and prize, with Reagen Leather in second and Lily Groves in third. The local branch of the Women’s Institute also entered many classes, and it is great to see local groups supporting their local show.

The committee have a positive facebook presence and are using this to assist the promotion, as well as their colourful annual poster campaign and show schedule.

Sulby has developed itself into the ’have a go show’ with 10% of this year’s entries being brand new exhibitors, who have never entered any other Manx Show.

As a result of the positive experience brand new exhibitors have in Sulby’s Show, it is hoped that they go on to support other local shows with entries, increasing the interest overall in these important community events.

There are many varied classes, something for everyone, and a very encouraging committee, who actively assist new exhibitors, offering advice and support before and during the event in a friendly, helpful manner. The busy bees kitchen was also a popular attraction, with homemade cakes being enjoyed by everyone in the marquee outside.

Eleanor Howland won Best Junior in Show, winning the Billy and Barbara Graham Memorial Cup, with a decorated birthday cake, a beautiful allotment, complete with cabbages, cauliflowers, potatoes and a bunny in the carrots! Best in Show went to David Renshaw, a returning entrant after entering the show for the first time last year, with a beautifully carved, wooden woodpecker, who took home the Milne Cup and Merle Matthews Trophy for best in show.

Section winners are as follows:

Veg - Mark Quayle; Fruit - Fiona Middleton; Flowers - Mike Garrett; Pot Plants - Pam Gold; Floral Art - Sylvia Beynon; Soft Handicrafts - Sandra Cannon; Hard Handicrafts - David Renshaw; Art - Julia Barnes; Eggs - Sophie Cowley-Hardy; Preserves - Kevin Martin; Honey - Milntown; Alcohol - Alison Kermode; Confectionery - Paul Kelly; Junior Confectionery - Eleanor Howland; Photography - Phillip Crowe; Junior Photography - Eleanor Howland; and Junior Crafts - Isabel Smith.

The show committee would like to thank all of the show supporters, judges, sponsors and local businesses whose assistance enables the staging of the event and supports the extensive prize list.

It’s hard to imagine how the committee will top another successful show, however I am assured that planning will commence in September for the 72nd Show in 2018.

Keep an eye on their facebook page (@sulbyshow) for more information and if you fancy joining this energetic and enthusiastic committee or become a show day helper, please contact them by email [email protected].

Results:

Watson’s Nurseries Prize, Best in Class 40, A M Garrett

WB Kelly Memorial Cup, Best in classes 16-17, A M Garrett (16)

Mrs Dorothy Sutton Prize, Best in Classes 16-17, A M Garrett (16)

Hector & Rene Cain Memorial Vase, Best in classes 26-50, A M Garrett (40)

AC Vondy Cup, Best in classes 40-41, A M Garrett (40)

Mr & Mrs FM Quane Shield, Best in class 136, Aalin Kneale

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 11, Ali Robertson

Manx Petroleum Prize, Best in Class 111, Alison Kermode

George A Moore Foundation Prize, Best in Class 97, Alison Kermode

Sulby Horticultural Show prize, Best in classes 79-79B, Alison Kermode (79)

Janie Cannon Memorial Silver Tray, Best in classes 96-98, Alison Kermode (96)

Sulby & Lezayre Heritage Trust Prize, Best in Class 113, Allan Brown

Manx Petroleum Prize, Best in Class 64, Ann Quigley

Mrs Vivien Quane Prize, Best in Class 81, Ann Quigley

Mrs J Kelly prize, Best in classes 110C-110D, Anya Coren

Mrs J Kelly prize, Best in class 110E, Anya Coren

Mr & Mrs BK Waiting Silver Jubilee Cup, Best in classes 128, 131,133, Ava Bedey

Davison’s Ice Cream Prize, Best in Class 131, Ava Bedey

The Willie Kaighin Vegetable Shield, Best in Class 13A, Bernard Davenport

Watson’s Nurseries Prize, Best in Class 12, Bernard Davenport

Mrs Swainson Cup, Best in class 49, Betty Corkill

Kirby Park Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 49, Betty Corkill

Florence May Curphey Memorial Trophy, most points across classes 108A-110B, Bob Radcliffe

Mrs V Quane prize, most points classes 108A-110B, Bob Radcliffe

Sulby Horticultural Show Prize, Best in Class 107A, Carolyn de Beaufre Apps

Alan & Elsie Rough Memorial Shield, Best in classes 80-81 and 85-86, Carolyn De Beaufre Apps (80)

Mr P Radcliffe MHK Cup, Best in class 21, Carolyn de Beaufre-Apps

Alfie Garrett Memorial Shield, Most exhibits in veg & flower sections, Carolyn de Beaufre-Apps

Watson’s Nurseries Prize, Best in Class 20, Carolyn de Beaufre-Apps

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 21, Carolyn de Beaufre-Apps

Mrs Dorothy Sutton Prize, Best in Class 24, Carolyn de Beaufre-Apps

Kirby Park Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 25, Carolyn de Beaufre-Apps

Kirby Park Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 31, Carolyn de Beaufre-Apps

Thomas Kelly Memorial Cup, Most points in classes 22-25, Carolyn de Beaufre-Apps (6pnts)

Ramsey Bakery Prize, Best in Class 95, Cath Kneale

Mr K Quayle Tankard, Best in class 87, Cath Kneale (87)

Willie Quane Memorial Cup, Best in class 138, Charlie Dormer

Davison’s Ice Cream Prize, Best in Class 133, Charlie Dormer

Mr FM Quane Memorial Prize, Best in Class 138, Charlie Dormer

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 67, Chris Clague

George A Moore Foundation Prize, Best in Class 59, Clive Sutton

Shoprite Prize, Best in Class 71, Di Swayne

Farmers’ Combine Prize, Best in Class 05, Doug Kennaugh

Daisy Kelly Memorial Quaiche, Most points in classes 80-110F, Elaine Hamilton (19pnts)

Sulby Horticultural Show Silver Cup, most points in classes 80-107, Elaine Hamilton (19pnts)

Mrs V Quane prize, Best in class 110F, Eleanor Howland

Davison’s Ice Cream Prize, Best in Class 117, Eleanor Howland

Billy & Barbara Graham Memorial Cup, Junior Best in Show, Eleanor Howland (110F)

Farmers’ Combine Prize, Best in Class 27, Eric Goldie

HH Radcliffe MHK, Ballaradcliffe Vase, Best in classes 26-27, Eric Goldie (27)

George A Moore Foundation Prize, Best in Class 54, Fiona Middleton

Neville Shimmin Shield, Best in classes 121 and 124, Francesca Lord (121)

Felton’s Prize, Best in Class 64A, Frauke Watson

Kirby Park Garden Centre Shield, Best in class 135 , Freddie Kermode

Mr Raymond Caley Memorial Prize, Best in Class 139, Henry Dormer

J Norman Radcliffe MHK Memorial Shield, Best in classes 119-133, Isabel Smith (122)

Mr Clive Sutton Prize, Best in Classes 120/123/126/129/130/132, Izzie Roobottom (120)

C Brown Esq Cup, for school, Most points across classes 119-133 , Izzie Roobottom

Brian H Mason Memorial Cup, Best in class 38, Juan Quane

Ramsey Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 38, Juan Quane

Mrs WB Kelly Cup, best in class 65, Julia Barnes

Manx Petroleum Prize, Best in Class 56, Julia Barnes

Shoprite Prize, Best in Class 74, Julia Barnes

Mr Raymond Caley Memorial Prize , Best in Classes 75-76, Julia Barnes

Manx Petroleum Prize, Best in Class 65, Julia Barnes (65)

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 01, Kenny Martin

Mr & Mrs BH Mason Cup, Best parish resident entry in classes 26-41, Kenny Martin

Ramsey Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 30, Kenny Martin

Mr & Mrs JC Cannell Cup, Best in classes 29-31, Kenny Martin (30)

Joe Quine Memorial Cup, Best novice in classes 32-36, Kenny Martin (32)

Mrs PM Oliver Cup, Most points novice, classes 1-20, Kenny Martin (9pnts)

Greeba Plant Centre Prize, Best in Class 09, Kevin Martin

Edith Corteen Cup, Most points class 28, Kevin Martin

Tom Wight Memorial Shield, Best in class 28, Kevin Martin

Stephen Crellin Memorial Cup, Best in class 41, Kevin Martin

Watson’s Nurseries Prize, Best in Class 32, Kevin Martin

Millie Kermode Rose Bowl, Best in classes 70-76, Kevin Martin

Shoprite Prize, Best in Class 72, Kevin Martin

Rev FM Cubbon Cup , Most points classes 26-53, Kevin Martin (18 pnts)

Norman Cowin Allotment Cup, Allotment grown produce, most points classes 1-25, Kevin Martin (19pnts)

Mr Norman Cowin prize, Allotment grown produce, most points classes 1-25, Kevin Martin (19pnts)

Fargher’s Nurseries Cup, Best in classes 32-36, Kevin Martin (32)

Kathleen Hinds Memorial Cup, Most points classes 32-36, Kevin Martin (4pnts)

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 82, Laura Kneale

Ramsey Bakery Prize, Best in Class 101, Maggie Meddings

Manx Petroleum Prize, Best in Class 114, Malcolm Meddings

Mr Juan Quane Prize, Best in Class 115, Malcolm Meddings

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 112, Malcolm Meddings

JE Curphey Shield, Best in classes 111-116B, Malcolm Meddings (115)

The Davenport Cup, Most points in classes 1-13 & 18-20, Mark Quayle (18pnts)

Watson’s Nurseries Prize, Best in Class 08, Mark Quayle

Farmers’ Combine Prize, Best in Class 10, Mark Quayle

Farmers’ Combine Prize, Best in Classes 14-15A, Mark Quayle

Isle of Man Farmers Ltd Prize, Best in Class 07, Mark Quayle

Mrs OJ Cartwright Cup, Best in classes 12-20, Mark Quayle (15)

JJ Quayle Esq Cup, Best in classes 14-15A, Mark Quayle (15)

Lady Collet Challenge Cup, Parish resident, most points in classes 1-25, Mark Quayle (36pnts)

Sulby Horticultural Show Cup, Most points in classes 1-21, Mark Quayle (36pnts)

Murphy Challenge Shield, Best in class 44, Milntown

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 44, Milntown

EC McMeiken Cup, Best in classes 68-69A, Milntown

Mr Raymond Caley Memorial Prize, Best in Classes 68-69A, Milntown

The Milne Cup, Best in classes 62-64, Mr D Renshaw (62)

Merle Mathews Trophy, Best in Show, Mr D Renshaw (62)

Isle of Man Farmers Ltd Prize, Best in Class 23, Mrs R Quirk (Sulby WI)

ME Kelly MBE Cup, Best in classes 45-50, Pam Gold (46)

MJ Caley Cup, Best in classes 80-107, Paul Kelly (90)

Mabel Wight Memorial Cup, Best in Class 105, Penny Venables

Mrs Mabel Wight Memorial Prize, Best in Class 105, Penny Venables

Bert Perkins Memorial Shield, Best novice in classes 29-31, Peter Barnes (29)

Leslie Cannell Memorial Cup, Best novice in classes 16-17, Peter Faragher

Manx Petroleum Prize, Best in Class 116B, Phillip Crowe

The Alpine Trophy, Best unmounted, classes 111-118, Phillip Crowe (116B)

The Mike Corrin Shield, Best in class 116B, Phillip Crowe (116B)

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 89, Rachel Radcliffe

Winifred Green Memorial Shield, Best in classes 54-61A, Sandra Cannon

Barbara Radcliffe Shield, Best exhibit by WI Member in classes 54-65, Sandra Cannon (58)

Felton’s Prize, Best in Class 63, Shona Smith

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 66, Sophie Cowley-Hardy

A&D Poultry Prize, Best in Class 86, Sophie Cowley-Hardy

George A Moore Foundation Prize, Best in Class 116A, Suzanne McKnight

RES Kerruish Esq MHK Cup, Best in class 51, Sylvia Beynon

TJ Cliffe Esq Silver Quaiche, Best in classes 51-53, Sylvia Beynon

Ramsey Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 52, Sylvia Beynon

Greeba Plant Centre Prize, Best in Class 03, Theresa Shammon

Kirby Park Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 21B, Theresa Shammon

Mrs Kerr-Peterson Cup, Best in class 45, Theresa Shammon

Maskell Limited Challenge Cup, Best in class 47, Theresa Shammon

SJ Corkill Limited Cup, Best in class 48, Theresa Shammon

Kirby Park Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 45, Theresa Shammon

Ramsey Garden Centre Prize, Best in Class 48, Theresa Shammon

WE Cashen Memorial Cup, Best in classes 12-13, Theresa Shammon (13)

Mr & Mrs EH Quayle Cup, Best in classes 12-13, 18, Theresa Shammon (13)

Mrs Judy Kelly Prize, Best in Classes 116C-118, William Kermode (116C