Norman Ellis took top prize with a leek measuring 237.67cubic inches at Sedgefield's Golden Lion Leek Show at the weekend.
Eric Watt was second with 221.66 cu ins, followed by M McCarthy (145.52), P Dawson (139.65), J Colebrook (121.93) and D Theakston (116.72).
As well as winning the William W. Turnbull Cup for pot leeks, Norman Ellis took the Holly and Jack Smith Memorial Trophy for a stand of five chrysanthemums.
The H. Lamb Cup for best leek in show went to E Watt.
The G Robinson Cup for most points in show, and the W Summer Memorial Salver for the best stand of stump carrots went to T. Ruecroft.
The T Gill Memorial Salver for the best vase of flowers was won by T Connor.
RESULTS: Vegetables - Intermediate leeks, 1 D Theakeston. Long leeks, 1 and 2 N Ellis; 3 E Watt. Globe beetroot, 1 and 2 E Watt, 3 T Connor. White cabbage (pointed), 1 and 2 T Ruecroft. Cauliflower, 1, 2 and 3 N Ellis. Potatoes (round), 1, 2 and 3 T Ruecroft. Potatoes (kidney), 1 and 2 T Ruecroft.
Celery, 1 and 2 T Ruecroft, 3 M McCarthy. Parsnips, 1 M McCarthy, 2 E Watt, 3 N Ellis. Cucumber, 1,2 and 3 T Connor. Shallots, 1,2 and 3 T Ruecroft. Tomatoes, 1 T Connor, 2 and 3 T Ruecroft. Dressed onions (any weight), 1 and 2 M McCarthy. Globe onions, 1 and 3 M McCarthy, 2 and 3 E Watt. Stand of four vegetables, 1 N Ellis, 3 T Ruecroft. Heaviest onion, M McCarthy (3lb 15oz).
Flowers - Chrysanthemums (reflex), 1 and 2 N Ellis. Chrysanthemums (incurve), 1 and 2 N Ellis. Five chrysanthemums, 1 N Ellis.
Dahlias (decorative - medium large), 1 I Spring. Dahlias (cactus - medium large) 1 and 2 I Spring; small 1, 2 and 3 I Spring. Dahlias (pom pom), 1 I Spring. Gladioli, 1 T Connor. Vase of flowers, 1 T Connor
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