Latest crop of supersize vegetables on show at Clipstone show
Scores of visitors turned out to Clipstone Cabbage Club’s annual event to enjoy a spectacular showcase of award-winning giant vegetables.
Clipstone Cabbage Club Vegetable Club’s annual craft fair and giant vegetable show returned with colossal courgettes, epic onions and plentiful pumpkins.
Speaking about the event one of the organisers Chloe-Louise Paulson said: “Well done to everyone that entered and took part in the giant vegetable competition, it has been a tough year for competitive growing but there was some amazing vegetables today.
“Well done to the members of the Clipstone Cabbage Club.”
The event made over £800 with funds going towards next year’s show.
Cash prize winners on the day included Chris Marriot who won £400 with his beetroot weighing 22.75kg / 50.15lb.
The event was held at Clipstone Scouts Club on Mansfield Road on Saturday, September 13.
The event featured entertainment for children, a giant vegetable and sunflower contest, a tombola, a raffle, and food and drinks.