Historical and current awards
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A W BURGESS MEMORIAL CUP
1948 Show Schedule: "THE BURGESS MEMORIAL CUP, kindly presented by Mrs Burgess in memory of the late A.W. Burgess, Esq."
Austin William Burgess (1873-1946)
Wife: Marguerite Hetty Burgess (nee Widdrington)
The 1939 Register shows Austin W Burgess as a Retired Bank Manager living at 379 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Austin Burgess held the following Society posts: Committee Member, Show Superintendent.
ARTHUR H FARMER CHALLENGE BOWL
Engraved: The Arthur H. Farmer Challenge Bowl
1975 Show Schedule: "The Farmer Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Mrs A Farmer"
Arthur Henry Farmer (1905-1964)
Wife: Ethel Farmer (nee Rogers)
The 1939 Register shows Arthur H Farmer as an Architect living at 78 Park Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Arthur Farmer held the following Society posts: Show Secretary, Secretary
BATTEN TROPHY
Presented by Mrs Wilson (Kathleen Mary Batten) in memory of her father Frederick Ernest Batten.
Frederick Ernest Batten (1895-1982)
Wife: Kathleen Ellman Batten (nee Brown)
The 1939 Register shows Frederick E Batten as an Estate Agent (& Head Official Observer Corps) living at 30 Old Fort Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Frederick Batten held the following Society posts: Chairman, Vice-President, President
BAYLEY TROPHY
Engraved: Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural & Allotments Society “The Bayley Trophy”
1975 Show Schedule: The Bayley Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late J W Bayley Esq
Jack William Bayley (1909-1968)
Wife: Marjory Eileen Bayley (nee Hammond)
The 1939 Register shows Jack W Bayley as a Building Society Agency Organiser living at 61 The Drive, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Jack William Bayley held the following Society posts: President
"BILL" HOBBS MEMORIAL CHALLENGE BOWL
Engraved: "Bill" Hobbs Memorial Challenge Bowl
1975 Show Schedule: The “Bill” Hobbs Memorial Challenge Bowl kindly presented by Mrs J Hobbs
Douglas Allan Hobbs (1904-1970)
Wife: Joan Hobbs (nee Lilly) (1902-1982)
The 1939 Register shows Douglas A Hobbs as an Engineer Surveyor Inspection of Engineering Plans require(d) by Factory Act 1937 living at Cromdale, Windlesham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Douglas "Bill" Hobbs held the following Society posts: Chairman
BOB MOON CHALLENGE SHIELD
Shield details not available
Bob Moon was Chairman of the Shoreham Centre
Held the following Society roles: Secretary, Chairman
BRENDA YOUNG MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Brenda Young Memorial Cup"
Brenda Young (1926-1995)
The 1939 Register shows Brenda as a schoolgirl with her father William G Young, her mother Marion Young (nee Griggs) and sister Marion D Young living at School House, The Street, Shoreham-by-Sea
We believe Brenda was a member of the Society during the 1980's, possibly until her death in 1995.
BRIAN THOMAS MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: "The Brian Thomas Memorial Cup. Presented to Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment Society by Mrs Daphne Thomas & Family. August 2018"
Brian S Thomas (1935-2018)
Posts held over the years: Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Vice Chairman, Show Superintendent
CAROLINE CUP
Engraved: Shoreham-by-Sea Chrysanthemum Show Ladies Section. The Caroline Cup presented by Mrs C M Nixey 1946"
Caroline Maria Nixey (nee Dicker) (1897-1972)
The 1939 Register shows Caroline with her husband George T Nixey, Post Master General Post Office, at 30 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Posts held over the years: Vice President, Ladies Committee
CHARLES CHEESMAN MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: Presented to the Shoreham-by-Sea Flower Show in memory of the late Charles Cheesman by Mrs C G Cheesman 1947
Charles George Cheesman (1877-1947)
The 1939 Register shows Charles as a Builder, living with his wife Alice M Cheesman (nee Jackman) at 39 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Charles George Cheesman served on the Committee in the 1930's
CHILDRENS PAINTING COMPETITION SHIELD
Shoreham Herald 13 November 1959: "An innovation was the offering of a silver mounted shield for an inter-schools painting competition, restricted to Shoreham primary schools...."
CLIFTON CHALLENGE CUP
Shoreham Herald 21 November 1952: The Clifton Challenge Cup, presented by Mr E C Clifton
Elmutt E Clifton (1891-1975)
The 1939 Register shows Elmutt, a Printers Managing Director, with his wife Eva E Clifton at Clifton, Neville Avenue, Hove.
Elmutt was Vice President in 1975
COUNCILLOR A E HARVEY'S CUT GLASS BOWL
Councillor Harvey was a Committee Member in 1938
DOUGLAS LYDON MEMORIAL SHIELD
Engraved: "The Lydon Shield in memory of the late Douglas V Lydon”
Douglas Victor Lydon (1926-1970)
The 1939 Register shows Douglas with his widowed mother Edith M Lydon (nee Milden) at 12 Scott Avenue, Plymouth. His father Peter J Lydon had died in 1935
DR & MRS GORDON P SMITH CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural Society Challenge Cup presented by Dr and Mrs Gordon P Smith
Gordon Primrose Smith (1904-1970) & Kathleen E M Smith (nee Smith) (1911-1990)
Dr Gordon Smith served on the Committe and also held both Vice President and President roles.
Mrs Kathleen Smith also served as Vice President
The Medical Directory 1942: SMITH, Gordon Primrose, 21A East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex (Tel 164) - M.B. Ch.B. Ed. 1928; (Univ. Ed); Hon.Clin. Asst. Ear, Nose & Throat Dept. Hove Hosp.; Dist. Med Off. Southwick, Kingston & Fishersgate, Shoreham Area; Pub. Vacc. Shoreham Dist.; Med. Off. Childr. Welfar. Centre, W. Sussex C.C. ; Med. Off. Brighton, Hove & Worthin Municip. Air Port; Dep. Police Surg. W. Sussex Constab.; Div. Surg. St. John Amul. Brigg.; Hon. Surg. South. Div. Nat. Fire Brig. Assn.; Med. Practitioner, R.A.F. Depot, Shoreham; Flight Lt. R.A.F. (V.R.); Mem. B.M.A. & Brighton & Hove M.C. Soc.; late Res. Clin. Asst. Craiglockhart Hosp. Edin.; Clin. Asst. Med. Dept. Roy. North. Hosp. Lond.
DUNN MEMORIAL BOWL
No engraving
John "Jack" William Dunn (1890-1959)
The 1921 Census shows John Dunn with his wife Mary Margaret Dunn (nee Grayson) at 12 Lower Clay Pits, Halifax
The 1939 Register shows Jack with his wife Margaret M Dunn and son Kenneth G Dunn as a Surveyor & Local Fuel Overseer Shoreham UDC at 8 Ravens Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
EARL SHIELD
Engraved: "SHAS Earl Shield"
William "Bill" Ernest Earl (1915-2022)
The 1939 Register shows Bill, a Chemist Shop Assistant, with his parents Ernest J Earl and Bessie E Earl (nee Leeks) at 100 Addison Road, Kensington.
Post held over the years: Committee member, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President.
FORA CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural Society Flora Challenge Cup"
Shoreham Herald 8 August 1958: "The Flora Cup, presented by the Shoreham Flower Arrangement Club"
FRED & VALERIE HILL CHALLENGE SHIELD
Engraved: "Fred and Valerie Hill Shield"
Frederick Stanley Hill (1931-2013)
Valerie A Hill is a current member of our Society.
Fred held posts of Chairman, Secretary and Allotment Secretary.
FRED HILL MEMORIAL SALVER
Engraved: "Fred Hill Memorial Salver for Dahlias"
Frederick Stanley Hill (1931-2013)
Over the years Fred held the posts of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Allotment Secretary
GATEWAY FOOD MARKETS HOMECRAFT SHIELD
Engraved: Gateway Food Markets Homecraft Shield
GEORGE CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham by Sea Chrysanthemum Show the “George” Challenge Cup presented by G.T. Nixey 1946"
George Thomas Nixey (1885-1962)
The 1939 Register shows George, a Post Master General, with his wife Caroline Marie Nixey (nee Dicker) at 30 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Posts held over the years: Allotment Secretary, Show Superintendent, Vice Chairman, Chairman, President
GEORGE COOK MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "S.H.A.S. George Cook Memorial Challenge Cup"
1975 Show Schedule: The George Cook Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Mrs G Cook
George Beaumont Cook (1895-1968)
The 1939 Register shows George, an Oil & Hardware Merchant) with his wife Winifred Cook (nee Gregory) at 11 Ferry Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
Post held over the years: Allotment Representative, Treasurer and served on the Management Committee for Shows.
GLADYS THOMAS CHALLENGE BOWL
Engraved: "Gladys Thomas Challenge Bowl"
Gladys Victoria Thomas (nee Burtenshaw) (1900-1979)
The 1939 Register shows Gladys with her husband Herbert S Thomas at 18 Rosslyn Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
Posts held over the years: Horticultural Secretary, Show Secretary
HAROLD BROWN CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea & District Allotments Association Presented by Harold Brown Esq. J.P. 1939"
Harold Brown (1866-1947)
The 1939 Register shows Harold, a Ship Broker Merchant & Haulage Contractor, with his daughter Joycelyn E Brown, at 7 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Harold served as President of the Society for many years
HARVEY CHALLENGE CUP
A Councillor A Harvey was a Committee member in 1938
HARWOODS CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural and Allotments Society Harwoods Challenge Cup"
1975 Schedule: "The Harwoods Challenge Cup kindly presented by Miss J E Brown"
Miss Joycelyn Ellman Brown (1896-1985)
The 1939 Register shows Joycelyn with her father Harold Brown, a Ship Broker Merchant & Haulage Contractor at 7 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Post held: Vice President
J B THORNBERRY CUP
Engraved: "Presented by J B Thornberry Esq Carnation & Pinks Show Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotments Society"
John Bertrand Thornberry (1907-1948)
The 1939 Register shows John with is parents Robert E C Thornberry and Gertrude M Thornberry (nee Russell) at Wydewater, Brighton Road, Worthing R D, Sussex
Post held: Vice President
JOYCE & DOUG ROWLAND BEGINNERS SHIELD
Joyce and Doug Rowland were members of our Society for many years.
JUBILEE TROPHY
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural and Allotments Society Jubilee Trophy Carved by Peter Rice Donated by Frances & Phil Phillippe"
Ernest George Albert "Phil" Phillippe (1919-2004) & Frances G Phillippe (nee Boddy)
K W ELDER SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
1948 Schedule: SILVER CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late K.W. Elder, Esq.
Kenneth William Elder (1875-1945)
The 1939 Register shows Kenneth, Actuary FIA Chartered Surveyor FLIS, with his wife Elaine (Ellen) M Elder (nee Attrill) at Highcroft, Bramber
Kenneth was President of the Society in 1938
L MIDDLETON CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: Shoreham-by-sea Flower Show Challenge Cup presented by L. Middleton Esq for Best Collection of six varieties of vegetables by professional gardeners 1934.
Leonard Middleton (1880-1951)
The 1939 Register shows Leonard living at 173 Church Road, Hove - a Builder Managing Director
West Sussex Gazette 16 August 1934: "Shoreham Flower Show was held yesterday at Victoria Schools and The Meads......The opening ceremony was undertaken by Mrs L Middleton, Hove......."
L SAUNDERS CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: L Saunders Challenge Cup
Lorraine Saunders was a recent member of our Society
L SPELLER CHALLENGE SHIELD
Engraved "Rose Trophy L. Speller Challenge Shield"
Leonard Frederick Speller (1931-2019)
Son of William Herbert Speller and Henrietta Speller (nee Baldwin)
Lived at 13 Colville Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea and moved to 5 Hallfield Close, Flint, Clwyd around 2014
MAURICE SPINKS MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: "The Maurice Spinks Memorial Cup presented by Mr & Mrs S H Spinks 1958"
Maurice Sidney Spinks (1931-1954)
Maurice Spinks died in 1954 at a British Military Hospital in the Suez Canal area.
This Cup was presented to the Society by his parents Sydney H Spinks and Edith M Spinks (nee Elgar) in memory of their son.
MR & MRS PHILLIPS CUP
Engraved: Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment Society Presented by Mr & Mrs Phillips"
William John Phillips (1884-1951) & Ethel Jane Phillips (nee Palmer) (1891-1976)
The 1939 Register shows them at 272 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. William was with H M Coastguards at the time.
MRS WOMERSLEY'S CHILDRENS CUP
Presented to Society in 1927 by Mrs H Womersley
Mrs Dorothy Evelyn Womersley (formerly Hooper, nee Puttick) (c1895 -1952)
MRS H WOMERSLEY'S SILVER ROSE BOWL
Worthing Herald 19 August 1933: A Silver Rose Bowl presented by Mrs Henry Womersley
Mrs Dorothy Evelyn Womersley (formerly Hooper, nee Puttick) (c1895 -1952)
MRS H WOMERSLEY'S SILVER CHALLENGE CUP x 2
Worthing Herald 21 August 1926: Lady Hall..made special mention of..Mrs Henry Womersely who gave two challenge silver cups
Mrs Dorothy Evelyn Womersley (formerly Hooper, nee Puttick) (c1895 -1952)
NICHOLAS CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham by Sea Horticultural Society Nicholas Challenge Cup"
1975 Schedule: The Nicholas Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs D Nicholas
No further information
R R EBBETTS CHALLENGE CUP x2
Engraved: "Challenge Cup presented by R R Ebbetts Esq for competition (at?) Shoreham-by-Sea Annual Flower Show"
Raymond Rouse Ebbetts (1873-1953)
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The 1939 Register shows Raymond, a Retired Clerk, at 71 Greenways Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, with his wife Bertha Marie Ebbetts (nee Grimaldi)
RYAN TROPHY
Possibly Pam Ryan who was Secretary and Show Secretary in 2000
No further information
S GREGORY TAYLOR SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
Worthing Herald 19 August 1933: "Silver Challenge Cup presented by the late Mr S Gregory Taylor"
Samuel Gregory-Taylor JP (1863-1930)
Headmaster of Shoreham Grammar School 1894-1930
S T TRICKEY MEMORIAL TROPHY
Engraved: "In memory of S T Trickey Esq. Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society. Best In Show. Annual Summer Show"
Stanley Theodore Trickey (1919-2001)
Managed Boots the Chemist shop in East Street Shoreham. Lived 9 Adur Avenue, Shoreham.
His knowledge of horticulture was highly regarded and his dahlias would often win at the local Shows. Stan was also passionate about roses and sweet peas
The 1939 Register shows Stan, a Pharmacist, with his wife Wynnifred L Trickey (nee Jones), at 3 Chantry Avenue, Northam U D, Devon
Stan served on the Committee as Chairman and Vice President, and Wynne served as Treasurer, Secretary and Show Secretary.
SHOREHAM-BY-SEA ADELAIDE CUP
Engraved: "The Shoreham-by-Sea Adelaide Cup presented 1938"
No further information
SHOREHAM TRADERS SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
West Sussex Gazette 15 April 1926: The Chamber of Commerce has promised to present a silver cup to the local Allotment Holders' Association for annual competition.
Worthing Herald 8 September 1928: "Mr J H Steer won outright the silver cup for the best collection of vegetables"
SHOREHAM WANDERERS CRICKET CLUB SILVER TANKARD
West Sussex Gazette 20 August 1931: Silver Tankard presented by Shoreham Wanderers C C
SINGLE DOG CHALLENGE SHIELD
Engraved: "Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment Society. Sheep Dog Trials. Single Dog Challenge Shield"
One engraved winner on the shield: 'Gyp', J.W. Boyd, Charing, Kent
SOUTH COAST CHALLENGE CUP
Shoreham Herald 4 November 1977: Shoreham Horticultural Society South Coast challenge cup (inter-society chrysanthemum competition)
TINGLEY BOWL
Engraved: “Presented by Mr & Mrs Fredk Tingley to the Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment Society April 1960”
Frederick William George Tingley (1901-1979) & Margaret Faulkner Tingley (nee Hayler) (1901-1979)
The 1939 Register shows Frederick, and Electric Contractor & Radio retailer, with his wife Margaret at 159 Hartington Road, Brighton.
Frederick served as Show Superintendant.
TOM POLLINGTON MEMORIAL TROPHY
Base engraved “Tom Pollington Memorial Trophy”
Thomas Pollington (1916-1999)
The 1939 Register shows Tom, a Dairy Roundsman, with his parent Thomas Pollington and Letitia M Pollington (nee Pike) at 4 Middle Street, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Tom Pollington served as Allotment Secretary, and his wife Thelma held the position of Vice President for some years after his death.
W A PACKER CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Flower and Vegetable Show 1934 Presented by W.A. Packer, Esq, J.P., C.C, Chairman, Shoreham by Sea U.D.C. for the Best collection of Flowers Six distinct Varieties"
William Arthur Packer (1880-1956)
The 1938 Register shows William, a Director of and Insurance Company, with his wife Susan Louise Packer (nee Cue), at Uplands, Mill Hill, Shoreham-by-Sea
William served as both Vice President and President
W A PACKER CHRYSANTHEMUM CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Chrysanthemum Cup"
William Arthur Packer (1880-1956)
The 1938 Register shows William, a Director of and Insurance Company, with his wife Susan Louise Packer (nee Cue), at Uplands, Mill Hill, Shoreham-by-Sea
William served as both Vice President and President
W SPARROW CHALLENGE SHIELD
Engraved: "The W. Sparrow Shield for Excellence in Horticulture"
Also referred to as “A Challenge Shield kindly presented by Mr W Sparrow”
William "Bill" Sparrow (1918-2005)
Married Joan Nellie Margaret Hazelgrove (1927-2005)
Living 26 Corbyn Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea 1949/6
WILLIAM JOHN PHILLIPS CUP
Engraved: "The William John Phillips Cup presented to the Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural and Allotment Society by Mrs E J Phillips January 1952"
William John Phillips (1884-1951)
The 1939 Register shows William, working for H M Coastguards, with his wife Ethel J Phillips (nee Palmer) at 272 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
Both William and his wife Ethel served on the Committee.
WINIFRED ELLSEY MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: "The Winifred Ellsey Memorial Cup. Best in Show. Presented by Shoreham Flower Decoration Club in memory of our Founder Member"
Winifred Alice Ellsey (1900-1976)
E&OE
1948 Show Schedule: "THE BURGESS MEMORIAL CUP, kindly presented by Mrs Burgess in memory of the late A.W. Burgess, Esq."
Austin William Burgess (1873-1946)
Wife: Marguerite Hetty Burgess (nee Widdrington)
The 1939 Register shows Austin W Burgess as a Retired Bank Manager living at 379 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Austin Burgess held the following Society posts: Committee Member, Show Superintendent.
ARTHUR H FARMER CHALLENGE BOWL
Engraved: The Arthur H. Farmer Challenge Bowl
1975 Show Schedule: "The Farmer Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Mrs A Farmer"
Arthur Henry Farmer (1905-1964)
Wife: Ethel Farmer (nee Rogers)
The 1939 Register shows Arthur H Farmer as an Architect living at 78 Park Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Arthur Farmer held the following Society posts: Show Secretary, Secretary
BATTEN TROPHY
Presented by Mrs Wilson (Kathleen Mary Batten) in memory of her father Frederick Ernest Batten.
Frederick Ernest Batten (1895-1982)
Wife: Kathleen Ellman Batten (nee Brown)
The 1939 Register shows Frederick E Batten as an Estate Agent (& Head Official Observer Corps) living at 30 Old Fort Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Frederick Batten held the following Society posts: Chairman, Vice-President, President
BAYLEY TROPHY
Engraved: Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural & Allotments Society “The Bayley Trophy”
1975 Show Schedule: The Bayley Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late J W Bayley Esq
Jack William Bayley (1909-1968)
Wife: Marjory Eileen Bayley (nee Hammond)
The 1939 Register shows Jack W Bayley as a Building Society Agency Organiser living at 61 The Drive, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Jack William Bayley held the following Society posts: President
"BILL" HOBBS MEMORIAL CHALLENGE BOWL
Engraved: "Bill" Hobbs Memorial Challenge Bowl
1975 Show Schedule: The “Bill” Hobbs Memorial Challenge Bowl kindly presented by Mrs J Hobbs
Douglas Allan Hobbs (1904-1970)
Wife: Joan Hobbs (nee Lilly) (1902-1982)
The 1939 Register shows Douglas A Hobbs as an Engineer Surveyor Inspection of Engineering Plans require(d) by Factory Act 1937 living at Cromdale, Windlesham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Douglas "Bill" Hobbs held the following Society posts: Chairman
BOB MOON CHALLENGE SHIELD
Shield details not available
Bob Moon was Chairman of the Shoreham Centre
Held the following Society roles: Secretary, Chairman
BRENDA YOUNG MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Brenda Young Memorial Cup"
Brenda Young (1926-1995)
The 1939 Register shows Brenda as a schoolgirl with her father William G Young, her mother Marion Young (nee Griggs) and sister Marion D Young living at School House, The Street, Shoreham-by-Sea
We believe Brenda was a member of the Society during the 1980's, possibly until her death in 1995.
BRIAN THOMAS MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: "The Brian Thomas Memorial Cup. Presented to Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment Society by Mrs Daphne Thomas & Family. August 2018"
Brian S Thomas (1935-2018)
Posts held over the years: Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Vice Chairman, Show Superintendent
CAROLINE CUP
Engraved: Shoreham-by-Sea Chrysanthemum Show Ladies Section. The Caroline Cup presented by Mrs C M Nixey 1946"
Caroline Maria Nixey (nee Dicker) (1897-1972)
The 1939 Register shows Caroline with her husband George T Nixey, Post Master General Post Office, at 30 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Posts held over the years: Vice President, Ladies Committee
CHARLES CHEESMAN MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: Presented to the Shoreham-by-Sea Flower Show in memory of the late Charles Cheesman by Mrs C G Cheesman 1947
Charles George Cheesman (1877-1947)
The 1939 Register shows Charles as a Builder, living with his wife Alice M Cheesman (nee Jackman) at 39 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Charles George Cheesman served on the Committee in the 1930's
CHILDRENS PAINTING COMPETITION SHIELD
Shoreham Herald 13 November 1959: "An innovation was the offering of a silver mounted shield for an inter-schools painting competition, restricted to Shoreham primary schools...."
CLIFTON CHALLENGE CUP
Shoreham Herald 21 November 1952: The Clifton Challenge Cup, presented by Mr E C Clifton
Elmutt E Clifton (1891-1975)
The 1939 Register shows Elmutt, a Printers Managing Director, with his wife Eva E Clifton at Clifton, Neville Avenue, Hove.
Elmutt was Vice President in 1975
COUNCILLOR A E HARVEY'S CUT GLASS BOWL
Councillor Harvey was a Committee Member in 1938
DOUGLAS LYDON MEMORIAL SHIELD
Engraved: "The Lydon Shield in memory of the late Douglas V Lydon”
Douglas Victor Lydon (1926-1970)
The 1939 Register shows Douglas with his widowed mother Edith M Lydon (nee Milden) at 12 Scott Avenue, Plymouth. His father Peter J Lydon had died in 1935
DR & MRS GORDON P SMITH CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural Society Challenge Cup presented by Dr and Mrs Gordon P Smith
Gordon Primrose Smith (1904-1970) & Kathleen E M Smith (nee Smith) (1911-1990)
Dr Gordon Smith served on the Committe and also held both Vice President and President roles.
Mrs Kathleen Smith also served as Vice President
The Medical Directory 1942: SMITH, Gordon Primrose, 21A East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex (Tel 164) - M.B. Ch.B. Ed. 1928; (Univ. Ed); Hon.Clin. Asst. Ear, Nose & Throat Dept. Hove Hosp.; Dist. Med Off. Southwick, Kingston & Fishersgate, Shoreham Area; Pub. Vacc. Shoreham Dist.; Med. Off. Childr. Welfar. Centre, W. Sussex C.C. ; Med. Off. Brighton, Hove & Worthin Municip. Air Port; Dep. Police Surg. W. Sussex Constab.; Div. Surg. St. John Amul. Brigg.; Hon. Surg. South. Div. Nat. Fire Brig. Assn.; Med. Practitioner, R.A.F. Depot, Shoreham; Flight Lt. R.A.F. (V.R.); Mem. B.M.A. & Brighton & Hove M.C. Soc.; late Res. Clin. Asst. Craiglockhart Hosp. Edin.; Clin. Asst. Med. Dept. Roy. North. Hosp. Lond.
DUNN MEMORIAL BOWL
No engraving
John "Jack" William Dunn (1890-1959)
The 1921 Census shows John Dunn with his wife Mary Margaret Dunn (nee Grayson) at 12 Lower Clay Pits, Halifax
The 1939 Register shows Jack with his wife Margaret M Dunn and son Kenneth G Dunn as a Surveyor & Local Fuel Overseer Shoreham UDC at 8 Ravens Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
EARL SHIELD
Engraved: "SHAS Earl Shield"
William "Bill" Ernest Earl (1915-2022)
The 1939 Register shows Bill, a Chemist Shop Assistant, with his parents Ernest J Earl and Bessie E Earl (nee Leeks) at 100 Addison Road, Kensington.
Post held over the years: Committee member, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President.
FORA CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural Society Flora Challenge Cup"
Shoreham Herald 8 August 1958: "The Flora Cup, presented by the Shoreham Flower Arrangement Club"
FRED & VALERIE HILL CHALLENGE SHIELD
Engraved: "Fred and Valerie Hill Shield"
Frederick Stanley Hill (1931-2013)
Valerie A Hill is a current member of our Society.
Fred held posts of Chairman, Secretary and Allotment Secretary.
FRED HILL MEMORIAL SALVER
Engraved: "Fred Hill Memorial Salver for Dahlias"
Frederick Stanley Hill (1931-2013)
Over the years Fred held the posts of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Allotment Secretary
GATEWAY FOOD MARKETS HOMECRAFT SHIELD
Engraved: Gateway Food Markets Homecraft Shield
GEORGE CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham by Sea Chrysanthemum Show the “George” Challenge Cup presented by G.T. Nixey 1946"
George Thomas Nixey (1885-1962)
The 1939 Register shows George, a Post Master General, with his wife Caroline Marie Nixey (nee Dicker) at 30 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Posts held over the years: Allotment Secretary, Show Superintendent, Vice Chairman, Chairman, President
GEORGE COOK MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "S.H.A.S. George Cook Memorial Challenge Cup"
1975 Show Schedule: The George Cook Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Mrs G Cook
George Beaumont Cook (1895-1968)
The 1939 Register shows George, an Oil & Hardware Merchant) with his wife Winifred Cook (nee Gregory) at 11 Ferry Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
Post held over the years: Allotment Representative, Treasurer and served on the Management Committee for Shows.
GLADYS THOMAS CHALLENGE BOWL
Engraved: "Gladys Thomas Challenge Bowl"
Gladys Victoria Thomas (nee Burtenshaw) (1900-1979)
The 1939 Register shows Gladys with her husband Herbert S Thomas at 18 Rosslyn Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
Posts held over the years: Horticultural Secretary, Show Secretary
HAROLD BROWN CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea & District Allotments Association Presented by Harold Brown Esq. J.P. 1939"
Harold Brown (1866-1947)
The 1939 Register shows Harold, a Ship Broker Merchant & Haulage Contractor, with his daughter Joycelyn E Brown, at 7 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Harold served as President of the Society for many years
HARVEY CHALLENGE CUP
A Councillor A Harvey was a Committee member in 1938
HARWOODS CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural and Allotments Society Harwoods Challenge Cup"
1975 Schedule: "The Harwoods Challenge Cup kindly presented by Miss J E Brown"
Miss Joycelyn Ellman Brown (1896-1985)
The 1939 Register shows Joycelyn with her father Harold Brown, a Ship Broker Merchant & Haulage Contractor at 7 Mill Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Post held: Vice President
J B THORNBERRY CUP
Engraved: "Presented by J B Thornberry Esq Carnation & Pinks Show Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotments Society"
John Bertrand Thornberry (1907-1948)
The 1939 Register shows John with is parents Robert E C Thornberry and Gertrude M Thornberry (nee Russell) at Wydewater, Brighton Road, Worthing R D, Sussex
Post held: Vice President
JOYCE & DOUG ROWLAND BEGINNERS SHIELD
Joyce and Doug Rowland were members of our Society for many years.
JUBILEE TROPHY
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural and Allotments Society Jubilee Trophy Carved by Peter Rice Donated by Frances & Phil Phillippe"
Ernest George Albert "Phil" Phillippe (1919-2004) & Frances G Phillippe (nee Boddy)
K W ELDER SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
1948 Schedule: SILVER CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late K.W. Elder, Esq.
Kenneth William Elder (1875-1945)
The 1939 Register shows Kenneth, Actuary FIA Chartered Surveyor FLIS, with his wife Elaine (Ellen) M Elder (nee Attrill) at Highcroft, Bramber
Kenneth was President of the Society in 1938
L MIDDLETON CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: Shoreham-by-sea Flower Show Challenge Cup presented by L. Middleton Esq for Best Collection of six varieties of vegetables by professional gardeners 1934.
Leonard Middleton (1880-1951)
The 1939 Register shows Leonard living at 173 Church Road, Hove - a Builder Managing Director
West Sussex Gazette 16 August 1934: "Shoreham Flower Show was held yesterday at Victoria Schools and The Meads......The opening ceremony was undertaken by Mrs L Middleton, Hove......."
L SAUNDERS CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: L Saunders Challenge Cup
Lorraine Saunders was a recent member of our Society
L SPELLER CHALLENGE SHIELD
Engraved "Rose Trophy L. Speller Challenge Shield"
Leonard Frederick Speller (1931-2019)
Son of William Herbert Speller and Henrietta Speller (nee Baldwin)
Lived at 13 Colville Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea and moved to 5 Hallfield Close, Flint, Clwyd around 2014
MAURICE SPINKS MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: "The Maurice Spinks Memorial Cup presented by Mr & Mrs S H Spinks 1958"
Maurice Sidney Spinks (1931-1954)
Maurice Spinks died in 1954 at a British Military Hospital in the Suez Canal area.
This Cup was presented to the Society by his parents Sydney H Spinks and Edith M Spinks (nee Elgar) in memory of their son.
MR & MRS PHILLIPS CUP
Engraved: Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment Society Presented by Mr & Mrs Phillips"
William John Phillips (1884-1951) & Ethel Jane Phillips (nee Palmer) (1891-1976)
The 1939 Register shows them at 272 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. William was with H M Coastguards at the time.
MRS WOMERSLEY'S CHILDRENS CUP
Presented to Society in 1927 by Mrs H Womersley
Mrs Dorothy Evelyn Womersley (formerly Hooper, nee Puttick) (c1895 -1952)
MRS H WOMERSLEY'S SILVER ROSE BOWL
Worthing Herald 19 August 1933: A Silver Rose Bowl presented by Mrs Henry Womersley
Mrs Dorothy Evelyn Womersley (formerly Hooper, nee Puttick) (c1895 -1952)
MRS H WOMERSLEY'S SILVER CHALLENGE CUP x 2
Worthing Herald 21 August 1926: Lady Hall..made special mention of..Mrs Henry Womersely who gave two challenge silver cups
Mrs Dorothy Evelyn Womersley (formerly Hooper, nee Puttick) (c1895 -1952)
NICHOLAS CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham by Sea Horticultural Society Nicholas Challenge Cup"
1975 Schedule: The Nicholas Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs D Nicholas
No further information
R R EBBETTS CHALLENGE CUP x2
Engraved: "Challenge Cup presented by R R Ebbetts Esq for competition (at?) Shoreham-by-Sea Annual Flower Show"
Raymond Rouse Ebbetts (1873-1953)
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The 1939 Register shows Raymond, a Retired Clerk, at 71 Greenways Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, with his wife Bertha Marie Ebbetts (nee Grimaldi)
RYAN TROPHY
Possibly Pam Ryan who was Secretary and Show Secretary in 2000
No further information
S GREGORY TAYLOR SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
Worthing Herald 19 August 1933: "Silver Challenge Cup presented by the late Mr S Gregory Taylor"
Samuel Gregory-Taylor JP (1863-1930)
Headmaster of Shoreham Grammar School 1894-1930
S T TRICKEY MEMORIAL TROPHY
Engraved: "In memory of S T Trickey Esq. Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society. Best In Show. Annual Summer Show"
Stanley Theodore Trickey (1919-2001)
Managed Boots the Chemist shop in East Street Shoreham. Lived 9 Adur Avenue, Shoreham.
His knowledge of horticulture was highly regarded and his dahlias would often win at the local Shows. Stan was also passionate about roses and sweet peas
The 1939 Register shows Stan, a Pharmacist, with his wife Wynnifred L Trickey (nee Jones), at 3 Chantry Avenue, Northam U D, Devon
Stan served on the Committee as Chairman and Vice President, and Wynne served as Treasurer, Secretary and Show Secretary.
SHOREHAM-BY-SEA ADELAIDE CUP
Engraved: "The Shoreham-by-Sea Adelaide Cup presented 1938"
No further information
SHOREHAM TRADERS SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
West Sussex Gazette 15 April 1926: The Chamber of Commerce has promised to present a silver cup to the local Allotment Holders' Association for annual competition.
Worthing Herald 8 September 1928: "Mr J H Steer won outright the silver cup for the best collection of vegetables"
SHOREHAM WANDERERS CRICKET CLUB SILVER TANKARD
West Sussex Gazette 20 August 1931: Silver Tankard presented by Shoreham Wanderers C C
SINGLE DOG CHALLENGE SHIELD
Engraved: "Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment Society. Sheep Dog Trials. Single Dog Challenge Shield"
One engraved winner on the shield: 'Gyp', J.W. Boyd, Charing, Kent
SOUTH COAST CHALLENGE CUP
Shoreham Herald 4 November 1977: Shoreham Horticultural Society South Coast challenge cup (inter-society chrysanthemum competition)
TINGLEY BOWL
Engraved: “Presented by Mr & Mrs Fredk Tingley to the Shoreham Horticultural & Allotment Society April 1960”
Frederick William George Tingley (1901-1979) & Margaret Faulkner Tingley (nee Hayler) (1901-1979)
The 1939 Register shows Frederick, and Electric Contractor & Radio retailer, with his wife Margaret at 159 Hartington Road, Brighton.
Frederick served as Show Superintendant.
TOM POLLINGTON MEMORIAL TROPHY
Base engraved “Tom Pollington Memorial Trophy”
Thomas Pollington (1916-1999)
The 1939 Register shows Tom, a Dairy Roundsman, with his parent Thomas Pollington and Letitia M Pollington (nee Pike) at 4 Middle Street, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Tom Pollington served as Allotment Secretary, and his wife Thelma held the position of Vice President for some years after his death.
W A PACKER CHALLENGE CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Flower and Vegetable Show 1934 Presented by W.A. Packer, Esq, J.P., C.C, Chairman, Shoreham by Sea U.D.C. for the Best collection of Flowers Six distinct Varieties"
William Arthur Packer (1880-1956)
The 1938 Register shows William, a Director of and Insurance Company, with his wife Susan Louise Packer (nee Cue), at Uplands, Mill Hill, Shoreham-by-Sea
William served as both Vice President and President
W A PACKER CHRYSANTHEMUM CUP
Engraved: "Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Chrysanthemum Cup"
William Arthur Packer (1880-1956)
The 1938 Register shows William, a Director of and Insurance Company, with his wife Susan Louise Packer (nee Cue), at Uplands, Mill Hill, Shoreham-by-Sea
William served as both Vice President and President
W SPARROW CHALLENGE SHIELD
Engraved: "The W. Sparrow Shield for Excellence in Horticulture"
Also referred to as “A Challenge Shield kindly presented by Mr W Sparrow”
William "Bill" Sparrow (1918-2005)
Married Joan Nellie Margaret Hazelgrove (1927-2005)
Living 26 Corbyn Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea 1949/6
WILLIAM JOHN PHILLIPS CUP
Engraved: "The William John Phillips Cup presented to the Shoreham-by-Sea Horticultural and Allotment Society by Mrs E J Phillips January 1952"
William John Phillips (1884-1951)
The 1939 Register shows William, working for H M Coastguards, with his wife Ethel J Phillips (nee Palmer) at 272 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
Both William and his wife Ethel served on the Committee.
WINIFRED ELLSEY MEMORIAL CUP
Engraved: "The Winifred Ellsey Memorial Cup. Best in Show. Presented by Shoreham Flower Decoration Club in memory of our Founder Member"
Winifred Alice Ellsey (1900-1976)
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