All the cup winners at this year's Taunton Flower Show

Judges had their work cut out to determine the winners in the various classes.

Several cups were presented to the outstanding contestants, including a number of talented children.

The 'Chelsea of the West' in Vivary Park on Friday and Saturday (August 4 and 5) attracted thousands of visitors as it returned to its home for the second year running following the pandemic restrictions.

Exhibitors and visitors were not put off by the threat of Storm Antoni and managed to still enjoy an attractive programme of entertainment and delightful entries from gifted gardeners.

CLICK HERE for pictures from the show.

Plans are already underway for the 2024 show on Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3, 2024 and details of the programme of attractions and competition themes will appear on the show’s website in the coming months at tauntonfs.co.uk.

Businesses interested in sponsoring sections of the event and adults wishing to volunteer their services in return for free admission are encouraged to make contact with the organisers quickly.

Here's a list of all the cup winners at this year's event.

CUP WINNERS.

DIVISION 1 Display Classes.

The ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S BANKSIAN MEDAL Neal Hatch, Individual winner of the most prize money in the horticultural classes 102 to 434.

The CRITTALL WARMLIFE CUP Andy Ryall, Exhibitor gaining the most points in the whole schedule of classes 102 to 1132.

The SAMPSON MEMORIAL TROPHY Smeatharpe Allomenters, Best exhibit in class 101, Club Growing and Showing.

The LES PRING MEMORIAL CUP Rodney Loader, Awarded to the winner of class 102, Taunton Flower Show Master Gardener.

DIVISION 2 Flowers and Pot Plants.

The FRED PAULL MEMORIAL CUP Richard Barton, Best exhibit in class 205, Three pots of zonal pelargoniums.

The H. S. HARE CUP Ivor Mace, Best exhibit in class 279, 1 vase of 12 blooms.

The F C SPEAR CUP Neal Hatch, Exhibitor gaining the most points in Division 2 (Cut flowers and pot plants).

The S. J. FARLEY MEMORIAL CUP Neal Hatch, Exhibitor gaining the most points in classes 226 to 290 (Cut flowers).

British National Carnation Society Gold Medal Card-Carnation Ivor Mace, Awarded in the winner of class 279 - Carnation Championship.

DIVISION 3 Fruit and Vegetables.

The TAUNTON PERPETUAL CUP Andy Ryall, Exhibitor gaining the most points in classes 353 to 370 (Fruit).

The ILTON CUP Pat Carter, Exhibitor gaining the most points in classes 301 to 352 (Vegetables).

The National Vegetable Society Plaque Pat Carter, Awarded to the winner of class 301, Vegetable Championship.

DIVISION 4 Novice Gardeners.

The TOM NASH PERPETUAL TROPHY Terry Bunyard, Exhibitor gaining the most points in Division 4, Novice vegetables and flowers.

FRED LEAMON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Lizzie Livingstone, To the winner of class 401, "From My Garden".

DIVISION 5 Cookery and Preserves, Textile Art and Crafts.

The HART TROPHY Quantock Stitchers, Best exhibit in class 528, a group display.

The LAKELAND CUP Ami Wyllie, To the winner of the Cookery Championship class, class 501.

The SECRETARY'S CUP Suzy Denner, To the winner of the Craft Championship class, class 520.

The MOUNTFIELD FRUIT FARM CUP Dale Knight, To the winner of the Preserves Championship class, class 513.

The F C BENNETT MEMORIAL TROPHY Suzy Denner, Individual exhibitor with the most points in classes 521 to 546, textile and non-textile art and craft classes.

Mr Miles Tea Room Perpetual Plate Monica McKee, To the winner of class 502, "Master Breadmaker".

DIVISION 7 Photography.

The VILLAGE ANTIQUES PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE CUP Dawn Mahoney, Winner of class 708, Photography Challenge.

The SOMERSET COUNTY GAZETTE TROPHY Dawn Mahoney, Individual exhibitor with the most points in classes 701 to 707, photography.

DIVISION 8 Floral Art and Floristry.

The WESTERN PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION TROPHY Burnham Area Evening Flower Club, Best exhibit in class 801, group floral art class.

The GOODLAND CUP Joy Garland, Best exhibit in class 802, a floral art pedestal exhibit.

The E W BRICE MEMORIAL TROPHY Nicky Heal, Best exhibit in class 803, floral art.

The FREDERICK & FLORENCE GILL MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL Sheila Bailey, Best exhibit in class 808, a petite floral art exhibit.

The H SAMUEL PERPETUAL TROPHY Ann Manley, Exhibitor gaining the most points in classes 802 to 814, floral art.

Bridgwater College Cup Sarah Inskip, Awarded to the winner of class 815 - floristry.

DIVISION 10 Young People.

The LEN MEUX MEMORIAL TROPHY Lani Clarke, Best exhibit in class 1006, a display of foliage.

The CAREW FISHER CUP Lola Dehaan, Best exhibit in class 1021 (Rainbow Guides only).

The MRS GAY PENNY CUP Lani Clarke, Best exhibit in class 1007, A collection of herbs.

The DOROTHY BOND BROWNIE TROPHY Rowan McCaffrey, Best exhibit in class 1022, for the best exhibit by a Brownie.

The TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEA Lily Bisiker, Awarded to the winner of class 1051.

GROUP Floral Marquee.

The BILL CRIDLAND MEMORIAL TROPHY Monkton Elm Garden Centre, Best Exhibit in the Floral Marquee.

The TOM GREEN MEMORIAL PLATE Coach House Cacti, Best display by a nursery or specialist society stand in the floral Marquee.

GROUP Outdoor Traders.

JIM HARNELL TROPHY Up and Over Doors Limited, Best non-horticultural Trade Stand other than in the Floral Marquee.

GROUP Plant Village.

BEGGARS ROOST PLANTS CUP Cottage Flowers, Best Horticultural Trade Stand other than in the Floral Marquee.

GROUP Designer Gardens.

WESTERN DAILY PRESS CUP Sally Leaney Garden Design, Best show garden.

GROUP Ready Steady Garden.

The CANN CUP Natalie and Hannah Mills, Winner of Ready Steady GARDEN on Friday morning.

GROUP Vegetables.

The CHARLES CLIFFORD ALLEN PERPETUAL CUP Robert Forgan, Best exhibit in classes 301 to 304, 311, 312, 321, 353 to 356 (Collections).

The ASHFORDS CUP Ivor Mace, Awarded for the best horticultural exhibit in divisions 1 to 4 by an individual exhibitor.

GROUP Flowers and Pot Plants.

The BLACKTHORN TROPHY Ivor Mace, Best exhibit in classes 103 to 106, display classes.

The MARKS & SPENCER CUP Michael Salter, Best exhibit in classes 220 to 225, specimen cacti.

The W. R. MAYNARD MEMORIAL TROPHY L N Earl, Best exhibit in classes 201 to 219, excluding class 205 (Pot plants).

The EDNA WEBBER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE BOWL Manfred Roper, Best exhibit in classes 226 to 228 (Gladioli).

The F. W. PENNY MEMORIAL TROPHY Neil Duncan, Best exhibit in classes 226 to 290 (Cut flowers).

The National Dahlia Society Silver Medal Neal Hatch, For the best exhibit in dahlia classes.

National Dahlia Society Bronze Medal Neal Hatch, Awarded in the dahlia classes, at the Judges' discretion.

GROUP Roses.

The ALEXANDER CUP Neil Duncan, Best exhibit in class 259 to 274, the rose classes.

The Rose Society Bronze Medal Neil Duncan, Awarded for the best HT rose in the show.

GROUP Fine Art.

Fine Art Judges' Choice Hester Mortimore, For the best exhibit in classes 601 to 612. £25 awarded. Cash prize only.

GROUP Photography.

Taunton Flower Show Special Prize Dawn Mahoney, Best photograph in classes 701-707.

Taunton Flower Show Special Prize-Children Chloe Wilson, Best Photograph in division 10, children's photography.

GROUP Floral Art.

The FOXWELL CUP Sheila Bailey, Best exhibit in classes 802 to 814, floral art.

The WILLIAMS CUP Sheena Page, Awarded for the best use of foliage in any class.

The DODD BOWL Ann Manley, Judges' choice for the most innovative design in floral art design.

GROUP Young People Floral Art.

The BINDLEY TROPHY Jacob Shopland, Best exhibit in classes 1008 to 1014, children's floral art.

County Flowers Cup Keira Hollow, Best Exhibit in Classes 1001 to 1005 (Fun with flowers).

GROUP Young People Craft.

CHILDREN'S UNDER 11 SHIELD Mary Farquhar, Best exhibit in classes 1015-1042 in the under-11 age group.

CHILDREN'S UNDER 17 SHIELD Beatrix Fox, Best exhibit in classes 1015-1042 in the under-17 age group.

Pre-school Arts and Crafts Hadleigh Lister, Awarded to the best exhibit in the pre-school children's classes.

Under 8s Arts and Crafts Willoughby Griffiths, Best exhibit in the young peeoples craft classes, 1015 to 1042 in the under 8s age group.

GROUP Young People Cookery.

CHILDREN'S COOKERY CUP Beatrix Fox, Best exhibit in cookery classes 1043-1046.

GROUP Wine.

TAUNTON WINEMAKERS CHALLENGE CUP Mike Hooper, Best exhibit in division 11.