Don’t eat your entries!
Nothing gladdens the heart of an A&P show steward more than the sight of a youngster arriving laden with exhibits.
Nine-year-old Siva Horsford was one of the younger generation who contributed to the many indoor entries at the North Hokianga show at Broadwood on Saturday, and she gave every appearance of being something of an old hand.
Her mum Teneale said she and Siva generally exhibited at Waimate North, but this time had travelled a good deal further from Maromaku to be at Broadwood. They were busy organising their entries in the berries class with steward Serena Gilmore by that stage.
The contenders included a small dish of three cape gooseberries (which are not an uncommon sight at Broadwood, according to Serena).
Siva and Teneale’s contribution included wild blackberries (which were entered under Teneale’s name, which might have accounted for the fact that Siva gobbled a few before they were placed out of reach), along with jams, preserves and other classes.
Meanwhile a small field of horses competed in glorious conditions on what must be a contender for the title of New Zealand’s most picturesque showgrounds.
Behind the hall, where no one could see them without making a special effort but everyone could hear them, were the two chainsaw carvers, whose finished works were auctioned later in the day.