2025 Great Corsock Show sets new records
Saturday 23rd August was a big day in Corsock, with the 2025 Great Corsock Show!
A new record was set with 353 entries across the 59 categories, showcasing baking, crafting and gardening talents. This was approximately 20% up on last year, with winners including a great mix of regular attendees and new faces!
The always popular BBQ was even better this year with a new BBQ, purchased thanks to a grant from the Glenkens Community Shop. The bottle stall and café joined this year by a plant sale and red squirrel table. Cups were awarded and a raffle held.
Judi Shaw from the show committee said:
“What a fabulous Great Corsock Show for 2025. This could almost be an acceptance speech at an awards ceremony as there are so many ‘thank you’ messages need to be given. I’ll keep it short so to the team, helpers, judges, show openers and all those entries it’s a great big thank you. Thank you also goes to the newly renovated garage who put out a sign to allow free parking on the day. A special big thank you for the grant from Glenkens Community Shop to buy a new BBQ - it made the day. It is always lovely to chat with folks you haven’t seen since the last Show and catch up with what is going on in and outwith the Village. It’s hard work but on the day you know it is well worth it. So now we look forward to next years celebration of the 20th Great Corsock Show, start making your plans for entries and we look forward to greeting you to our very special event.”
Great Corsock Show 2025 – Results
Vegetables
1. Potatoes – White. 1st R Carson, 2nd G Smith, 3rd D&D Brannock
2. Potatoes – Coloured. 1st R Carson, 2nd C Laverick, 3rd J Barton.
3. Cucumber. 1st D&D Brannock, 2nd G Smith, 3rd R Carson
4. Marrow. 1st G Smith
5. Beans. 1st J Barton, 2nd G Smith, 3rd A Hennan
6. Carrots.1st R Carson, 2nd K Westerberg, 3rd G Smith
7. Onions. 1st R Carson, 2nd G Smith, 3rd Lothlorien
8. Beetroot. 1st G Smith, 2nd Lothlorien, 3rd J Taylor
9. Courgette. 1st C Laverick, 2nd J Taylor, 3rd G Smith
10. Tomatoes. 1st W Pringle, 2nd W Pringle, 3rd R Carson
11. Tomatoes – Cherry. 1st J Taylor, 2nd D&D Brannock, 3rd W Spurway.
12. Tomato – Beef. 1st J Taylor
13. Mis-shapen Vegetable. 2nd J Taylor, 3rd D&D Brannock
14. Display Basket. 1st J Taylor
15. 1 vegetable & 1 flower. 1st K Westerberg, 2nd R Carson, 3rd C Laverick
16. 3 mixed veg. 3rd H Tullius.
17. Any Other Vegetable. 1st R Carson, 2nd G Smith, 3rd J Seed.
Baking
18. Victoria Sponge. 1st J Taylor, 2nd L Jardine, 3rd S Mitchell
19. Fruit Loaf. 1st G Smith, 2nd C Laverick, 3rd J Shaw
20. Oven Scones – Sweet. 1stL Davies, 2nd L Jardine, 3rd G Smith
21. Oven Scones - Savoury. 1st G Smith, 2nd L Jardine , 3rd C Laverick
22. Shortbread. 1st G Smith, 2nd L Jardine, 3rd L Davies.
23. Tray Bake. 1st G Smith, 2nd L Davies, 3rd J Young
24. Bread. 1st J Barton, 2nd J Shaw, 3rd J Shaw
25. Ginger Cake. 1st G Smith, 2nd J Taylor, 3rd A Hennan
26. Individual Tart. 1st L Jardine, 2nd G Smith
27. Chocolate Cake. 1st L Jardine, 2nd A Hennan , 3rd G Smith
28. Cake containing a vegetable. 1st L Jardine, 2nd T Sanilands, 3rd T Sanilands.
29. Judges Challenge: An Individual Cheesecake. 1st J Shaw, 2nd H Ingall, 3rd H Horgan
Eggs
30. Hen Eggs. 1st T Sanilands, 2nd T Sanilands, 3rd J Carson
31. Duck Eggs. No entries!
32. Eggs, Other. 1st G MacPhant.
Drinks
33. Alcoholic drink. 1st A Horgan, 2nd J Shaw, 3rd B Rogers
34. Non-Alcoholic drink. 1st Lothlorien, 2nd J Shaw, 3rd L Dunlop
Flowers
35. Sweet Peas. 1st C Fisher, 2nd M Bowles, 3rd G Smith
36. Dahlias. 1st R Carson, 2nd G Smith, 3rd G Smith
37. Gladioli. 1st M Bowles, 2nd J Ingall, 3rd G Smith
38. Single Rose. 1st C Fisher, 2nd G Smith, 3rd G Smith
39. Posy. 1st S Green, 2nd J Taylor, 3rd A Hennan
40. Formal arrangement. 1st C Ingall, 2nd G Smith, 3rd S Green.
41. Miniature Garden. 1st H Horgan, 2nd P Fitch, 3rd= M Schofield, 3rd= I Schofield.
42. A Vase of flowers from an open border. 1st R Carson, 2nd R Carson, 3rd G Smith
Preserves
43. Raspberry Jam. 1st S Green, 2nd L Jardine, 3rd L Dunlop.
44. Jelly. 1st P&H Robinson, 2nd L Jardine, 3rd L Dunlop
45. Chutney. 1st J Shaw, 2nd C Laverick, 3rd J Shaw
46. Marmalade. 1st S Green, 2nd L Dunlop, 3rd J Shaw
47. Lemon Curd. 1st L Jardine, 2nd A Horga, 3rd L Dunlop
Photography, Art & Handicrafts
48. Photo ‘Local Wildlife’. 1st J Ingall, 2nd A Laverick, 3rd S Tranter.
49. Machine Sewn Item. 1st J Shaw, 2nd L Dunlop, 3rd C Little.
50. Hand Knit. 1st Lothlorien, 2nd H Fitch, 3rd C Little.
51. Crochet. 1st A Hennan, 2nd A Hennan, 3rd C Ingall.
52. Needlework. 1st Meg Schofield
53. Woodwork. 1st D&D Brannock, 2nd H Ingall, 3rd P Durnan
54. Any other craft. 1st P&H Robinson, 2nd R Carson , 3rd= B Rogers, 3rd= J Taylor.
55. Painting or Drawing. 1st B Rogers, 2nd S Green, 3rd B McCormack
56. Upcycled Item. 1st C Ingall, 2nd L Dunlop, 3rd S Stewart
Children’s categories
57. Decorated Mask.
a. Under 5 years. 1st O Fisher.
b. 5 to 9 years. 1st L McCulloch, 2nd S Stewart, 3rd S Laurie.
c. 9 to 14 years. 1st S Laurie.
58. Decorated Stone
a. Under 5 years. 1st C Carr, 2nd I Hennan, 3rd O Fisher
b. 5 to 9 years. 1st E Hennan, 2nd P Fitch
c. 9 to 14 years No Entries!
Scarecrow
59. Scarecrow. Winner: W Pringle.
Cup Winners Corsock Show 2025
Best Baking: G Smith
Best Sponge: J Taylor
Best Fruit & Veg: R Carson
Mis-Shapen Veg: J Taylor
Basket of Veg: J Taylor
1 flower + 1 veg: K Westerberg
Scarecrow: W Pringle
Best Homebrew: A Horgan
Mini Garden: H Horgan
Best Eggs: G McPhant
Flowers: R Carson
Judges Challenge: J Shaw
Best Preserve: S Green
Best Handicraft: C Ingall
Best Photo: J Ingall
Children’s Cup: C Carr
Best Chutney: J Shaw
Best Scone: L Davies