2025 One Day Show

Our Show Report for our One Day Show held in Wadebridge

Our 2025 One Day Show Results and Report

We held our 44th One Day Show on Sunday 17th August 2025 at the Shuttleworth Hall, Egloshayle, Wadebridge, it was a very successful day with over 320 entries.

We would like to thank all the exhibitors and members of the public for supporting our Dahlia Show, it was great to see so many people enjoying the blooms and asking our experts questions on growing and getting the best from their plants.  Also, to all those that then joined the society – it is your continued support that enables the society to flourish and to continue organising these sorts of events.

Thanks also to the many new and returning novice exhibitors and we hope that you found the experience enjoyable (albeit a little stressful at times) and that you received all the help and advice you needed – it really is encouraging that you all found everyone so friendly and helpful.

Thank you to the judges Keith Hine and Ian Clemens and the support of the stewards Graham Tape, Samantha and Lewis Meyer and Dennis Pyra.

A special thanks has to go to our Show Secretary, Pat Knight, who puts in a tremendous amount of work organising and running the show to ensure that everything goes like clockwork.

We also thank all the members of the society committee for helping to run the show, provide tea and coffee and advice to the exhibitors and public.  A mention too for the donations of refreshments and those that stayed behind at the end of the day to help dismantle and clean up, your help was most appreciated.

Congratulations to Roy Knight for winning most points in the show, Ian Clements winning runner up most points in show and best exhibit in show with a single bloom of Sir Alf Ramsy.  Second best exhibit in show was won by Nathan Mitchell with a vase of three blooms of Mary’s Jomanda.

Steve Landles won the most points in the Novice section.

Our Peoples Dahlia Competition, always popular for those growing just a couple of plants, was won by Pam Berry, who also won second prize and John Moon for winning third prize.

The Bowl of Dahlias Class, voted for by the public was won by Pat Knight for Exhibit C and also second prize for Exhibit A.  Third prize won by Jackie Smith for Exhibit F.

Prize cards also awarded to Pam Berry, Bryce Brown, Julia Chant, Ian Clemens, Marion Goodbourne, Kevin Hargrave, Catherine Hogg, David Jasper, Pat Knight, Roy Knight, Steve Landles, Samantha Meyer, Nathan Mitchell, John Moon, Dave Primmer, Dennis Pyra, Jackie Smith, Graham Tape, Clarence Thomas, Emily Webster and David Webster.

It will only be a few weeks before we start planning the 2026 Show and look forward to seeing you all then.  In the meantime do not forget our Three Day Show over the August Bank Holiday weekend at the Lost Gardens of Heligan and also our popular October Get Together event.  You can find more details on our website.

Pictured left to right are Nathan Mitchell, Ian Clemens, Steve Landles, Keith Hine, Pam Berry, Pat Knight and Roy Knight.

Some photos from the Show

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Full One Day Show Results

Main Classes

Class First Prize - Cultivar(s) Second Prize - Cultivar(s) Third Prize - Cultivar(s)
Class 1 - One Vase MEDIUM DECORATIVE - Three BloomsDave Primmer. Berwick WoodClarence Thomas. Mary Margaret RowDavid Jasper. Charlie 2
Class 2 - One Vase MEDIUM CATUS & or SEMI -CACTUS - Three BloomsDave Primmer. Hillcrest CharlieDave Primmer. Kenora SunsetDavid Windsor. Not Known
Class 3 - One Vase SMALL DECORATIVE - Three BloomsClarence Thomas. Sheval MeganRoy Knight. Not KnownClarence Thomas. Ryecroft Brenda T
Class 4 - One Vase SMALL CACTUS & or SEMI-CACTUS - Three BloomsRoy Knight. Hapet KennedyRoy Knight. Oakwood GoldcrestDavid Jasper. Kernow Tiggy Bee
Class 5 - One Vase SMALL BALL - Three BloomsRoy Knight. Blyton Softer GleamJackie Smith. Not Known
Class 6 - One Vase MINIATURE DECORATIVE - Three BloomsRoy Knight. Kernow Sarah JaneClarence Thomas. Polventon KristobelJackie Smith. Polventon Kristobel
Class 7 - One Vase MINIATURE CACTUS & or SEMI-CACTUS - Three BloomsJackie Smith. Josudi HerculesJackie Smith. Ryecroft PixieJackie Smith. Josudi Andromeda
Class 8 - One Vase MINIATURE BALL - Three BloomsNathan Mitchell. Mary's JomandaJackie Smith. Blyton Lady in RedRoy Knight. Mary's Jomanda
Class 9 - One Vase WATERLILY - Three BloomsRoy Knight. Taratahi RubyDave Primmer. Taratahi RubyRoy Knight. Taratahi Ruby
Class 10 - One Vase COLLERETTE - Three BloomsRoy Knight. Seedling
Class 11 - One Vase FIMBRIATED - Three BloomsDave Primmer. Normandy Delight
Class 12 - One Vase ANY OTHER CLASSIFICATION - Three BloomsIan Clemens. SeedlingIan Clemens. West Putford WhiteRoy Knight. Seedling
Class 13 - One Vase LARGE POMPON - Three BloomsClarence Thomas. Rosemary DawnIan Clemens. Rosemary Dawn
Class 14 - One Vase POMPON - Three BloomsIan Clemens. Moor PlaceIan Clemens. HallmarkRoy Knight. Willos Night; Noreen
Class 15 - One Vase SEEDLINGS - Three BloomsIan Clemens. SeedlingIan Clemens. Seedling
Class 16 - One Vase SPORTS - Three BloomsNo Entries
Class 17 - One Vase BI-COLOUR - Three BloomsRoy Knight. Weston Spanish DancerIan Clemens. Weston Spanish DancerKevin Hargrave. Not Known
Class 18 - One Vase GIANT or LARGE DECORATIVE - One BloomIan Clemens. Sir Alf RamseyIan Clemens. Sir Alf RamseyJackie Smith. Sir Alf Ramsey
Class 19 - One Vase GIANT or LARGE CACTUS or SEMI-CACTUS - One BloomIan Clemens. Jamal AmyIan Clemens. Jamal AmyIan Clemens. Jamal Amy
Class 20 - One Vase MEDIUM DECORATIVE - One BloomClarence Thomas. Mary Margaret RowDave Primmer. White Charlie 2David Jasper. Not Known
Class 21 - One Vase MEDIUM CACTUS or SEMI-CACTUS - One BloomClarence Thomas. Hillcrest CharlieClarence Thomas. Hillcrest CharlieDavid Windsor. Not Known
Class 22 - One Vase SMALL DECORATIVE - One BloomClarence Thomas. Sheval MeganJackie Smith. Ryecroft Brenda TClarence Thomas. Sheval Megan
Class 23 - One Vase SMALL CACTUS or SEMI-CACTUS - One BloomNathan Mitchell. Ruskin AndreaRoy Knight. Oakwood GoldcrestClarence Thomas. Not Known
Class 24 - One Vase SMALL BALL - One BloomRoy Knight. Westerton PearlDavid Jasper. Blyton Softer Gleam
Class 25 - One Vase MINIATURE CACTUS or SEMI-CACTUS - One BloomNathan Mitchell. Ryecroft PixieIan Clemens. Josudi HerculesIan Clemens. Josudi Hercules
Class 26 - One Vase MINIATURE DECORATIVE - One BloomIan Clemens. Polventon KristobelRoy Knight. Not KnownIan Clemens. Polventon Kristobel
Class 27 - One Vase MINIATURE BALL - One BloomNathan Mitchell. Mary's JomandaRoy Knight. Blyton Softer GleamDavid Jasper. Not Known
Class 28 - One Vase POMPON - One BloomNathan Mitchell. Gurtla TwilightIan Clemens. Moor PlaceRoy Knight. Pink Carol
Class 29 - One Vase LARGE POMPON - One BloomClarence Thomas. Rosemary DawnClarence Thomas. Rosemary DawnClarence Thomas. Rosemary Dawn
Class 30 - One Vase WATERLILY - One BloomRoy Knight. RanchoRoy Knight. RanchoIan Clemens. Taratahi Ruby
Class 31 - One Vase COLLERETTE - One BloomRoy Knight. SeedlingDave Primmer. Pooh
Class 32 - One Vase FIMBRIATED - One BloomRoy Knight. Elle MaeRoy Knight. Normandy Frills
Class 33 - One Vase BI-COLOUR ANY CLASSIFICATION - One BloomIan Clemens. Weston Spanish DancerRoy Knight. Kenora SunsetKevin Hargrave. Not Known
Class 34 - One Vase ANY OTHER CLASSIFICATION - One BloomClarence Thomas. Midnight StarIan Clemens. West Putford WhiteClarence Thomas. Midnight Star
Class 35 - One Vase SEEDLING not in commerce shown in raisers name - One BloomIan Clemens. SeedlingIan Clemens. SeedlingIan Clemens. Seedling
Class 36 - One bowl with nine or more Dahlia blooms – any foliage may be used .Pat KnightPat KnightJackie Smith
Class 37 - One DAHLIA bloom in an 8x 6 inch FrameNathan Mitchell. Ryecroft PixieIan Clemens. West Putford WhiteRoy Knight. Not Known

Novice Classes

Class First Prize - Cultivar(s) Second Prize - Cultivar(s) Third Prize - Cultivar(s)
Class 38 - One Vase DECORATIVE - Three BloomsSteve Landles. Gatehead FestivalDavid Windsor. Not KnownSteve Landles. Twilight Boy
Class 39 - One Vase CACTUS / SEMI-CACTUS - Three BloomsDennis Pyra. Kenora ChallengerSteve Landles. Polventon PhyllisSteve Landles. Josudi Hercules
Class 40 - One Vase BALL - Three BloomsSteve Landles. Blyton Softer GleamSteve Landles. Blyton Golden GirlSteve Landles. Blyton Red Ace
Class 41 - One Vase POMPON - Three BloomsSteve Landles. SmallworldSteve Landles. SmallworldSteve Landles. Smallworld
Class 42 - One Vase COLLERETTE - Three BloomsMarion Goodbourne. Not KnownGraham Tape. April HeatherEmily Webster. Not Known
Class 43 - One Vase ANY OTHER CLASSIFICATION - Three BloomsBryce Brown. Not KnownEmily Webster. Pam HoldenDennis Pyra. Honka
Class 44 - One Vase DECORATIVE - One BloomSteve Landles. Polventon KristobelSteve Landles. Sheval MeganGraham Tape. Ryecroft Brenda T
Class 45 - One Vase CACTUS / SEMI-CACTUS - One BloomDennis Pyra. Kenora ChallengerSamantha Meyer. Ryecroft PixieSteve Landles. Jamal Amy
Class 46 - One Vase BALL - One BloomGraham Tape. Not KnownJulia Chant. Brown SugarCatherine Hogg. Gypsy Night
Class 47 - One Vase POMPON - One BloomGraham Tape. Moor PlaceSteve Landles. SmallworldGraham Tape. Moor Place
Class 48 - One Vase COLLERETTE - One BloomGraham Tape. Not KnownJulia Chant. Not KnownJulia Chant. Seedling
Class 49 - One Vase WATERLILLY - One BloomEmily Webster. Gwyneth
Class 50 - One Vase ANY OTHER CLASSIFICATION - One BloomsSteve Landles. Normandy FrillsEmily Webster. Hapet ChampagneMarion Goodbourne. Normandy Frills

Beginners Classes

Class First Prize - Cultivar(s) Second Prize - Cultivar(s) Third Prize - Cultivar(s)
Class 60 - Peoples Dahlia CompetitionPam Berry. Not KnownPam Berry. Not KnownJohn Moon. Not Known
Class 61 - Vase of Dahlias - Three BloomsNo Entries