Marston Pumpkin Club
The objective of Marston Pumpkin Club is not only to grow the heaviest pumpkin, but also to engender a spirit of competition, challenge, friendship and above all else, a bit of fun for all who participate.
As with many such activities it all began quite innocently in 1963 when Mr. George Tucker, took a pumpkin to show to others in the bar of the Thorold Arms public house in Marston. This created boastful comments from other growers which resulted in a friendly competition the following year. The competition was won by Mr. Bunny Turner with a pumpkin weighing 1 stone 1 pound. Bunny, ably assisted by Mr. Titch Williams, made the competition an annual event with over a hundred entries growing nearly two tons of pumpkins in the first year.
The Annual Show is now held either at the The Thorold or at the village hall on a Saturday in October..
Prizes are awarded for the following categories:
Heaviest: The Bunny Cup
Second heaviest: The Titch Trophy
Third heaviest
Best pair
To encourage fair competition and to recognise the efforts of all participants, an entrant is permitted to win no more than one of the four prizes.
Each year donations are made to local good causes.
RESULTS, 21 October 2023
1st prize, The Bunny Cup - 7 st 7 lbs, Peter Baker (Gelston)
2nd prize, The Titch Trophy - 5 st 0 lbs, Andy Watson
3rd prize - Not awarded this year
Best pair - Mick Osborne
Total weight of 8 pumpkins entered - 272 lbs.
Donations have been made from the Club's funds to Marston Church Fabric Fund, The Thorold Arms (our community-owned pub) and the Village Hall.
The organiser is now Sheila Baker, tel: 07770 996477