And the winners in first-ever virtual Ryedale Show are...

The 154th Ryedale Show was due to take place last Tuesday, July 28, but was cancelled in April following the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, dozens of entries were submitted for the first virtual Ryedale Show, with judging taking place on the original show date.

Show secretary Christine Thompson said: “As with many other events, it was a great shame that we couldn’t go ahead this year.

“However, people really entered into the spirit of the virtual show and we were pleased that we managed to mark the day with an event of some description.

“The newly-introduced classes for Best Flower Garden and Best Vegetable Garden will continue in future years and will be judged prior to show day with the winners being announced at the show itself.”

The results are:

ADULTS

Best Flower Garden: 1 Helen Belt, Middleton, 2 Greta Skaife, Thornton-le-Dale

Best Vegetable Garden/Allotment: 1 Alan Coatsworth, Norton, 2 Edwin Kirby, Helmsley

Six Hen Eggs: 1 Barbara Stonehouse, Brawby, 2 Steph Myers, Rosedale

Five Iced Cupcakes with An Animal Theme: 1 Barbara Stonehouse, Brawby, 2 Claire Thompson, Helmsley

Tray of three Vegetables: 1 & 2 Alan Coatsworth, Norton

Vase of mixed Garden Flowers: 1 Rachel Wood, Cropton, 2 Barbara Stonehouse, Brawby

Photography – Ryedale Life in Lockdown: 1 Dave Ward, Thornton-le-Dale, 2 Chris Leckenby, Pockley

CHILDREN

A Scarecrow: (Juniors): 1 John Myers, Rosedale, 2 Emma Thompson, Helmsley. (Seniors) 1 Sam & Lucy Wood, Cropton

An Amusing Photograph of your Pet: 1 Bethany Wright, Malton, 2 Emma Thompson, Helmsley

A Rainbow made from Recyclable Materials: 1 Joseph Wood, Ebberston, 2 Emma Thompson, Helmsley

Creative Drawing – “How Coronavirus has affected your Life”: 1 Joseph Wood, Ebberston

Handwriting - Copy of the poem “The Silliest Teacher in School” by Darren Sardelli: 1 (Juniors) - Emma Thompson, Helmsley; 2 (Juniors) - Annie Kirk Dunn, Nawton; 1 (Seniors) Zoe Wadsworth, Wrelton; 2 (Seniors) - Gracey Thindwa, Middleton.