A historic flower show saw bunches of people come together and watch keen gardeners compete for a range of awards.

Romford Recorder: People gathered at the Elm Park Assembly Hall to enjoy the show.People gathered at the Elm Park Assembly Hall to enjoy the show. (Image: Sandra Rowse)

Romford Recorder: A selection of daffodils exhibited at the show.A selection of daffodils exhibited at the show. (Image: Sandra Rowse)

On April 2, the Elm Park Horticultural Guild (EPHG) held its spring show - the first of four planned for the year, where daffodils and floral art were exhibited among many others.

Romford Recorder: Guild members David Smith and Brian Cawte sold guild-grown plants at the show.Guild members David Smith and Brian Cawte sold guild-grown plants at the show. (Image: Sandra Rowse)

Green-fingered members and budding horticulturists exhibited their blooms from 2pm until 4.30pm at the Elm Park Assembly Hall.

Romford Recorder: Melanie Sanderson won Best Entry in the Homecraft Section.Melanie Sanderson won Best Entry in the Homecraft Section. (Image: Sandra Rowse)

Formed in 1937, the group now has almost 1,000 members. However, last year, due to Covid, its tradition of four shows was cut to two held towards the end of the year.

Romford Recorder: Mavis Rome won first place in the Green Shoots Section.Mavis Rome won first place in the Green Shoots Section. (Image: Sandra Rowse)

Romford Recorder: Barbara Smith won Best Exhibit in the Floral Art ClassesBarbara Smith won Best Exhibit in the Floral Art Classes (Image: Sandra Rowse)

EPHG chair, Bernie Williams, said the show went “well” and was “as busy as always” thanks to support from the community.

Romford Recorder: Perfect daffodils filled the hall on April 2.Perfect daffodils filled the hall on April 2. (Image: Sandra Rowse)

He added: “It was great to see everyone together this year, really enjoying the show, meeting up with all their friends, having a good chat and the community coming along for a piece of cake and cup of tea.”

EPHG life-member Jeremy Wilkes took home a medal for his daffodil and was also given the Halifax Cup for racking up the most points in the whole show.

Romford Recorder: Jeremy Wilkes' daffodil was also crowned Best Bloom in Show.Jeremy Wilkes' daffodil was also crowned Best Bloom in Show. (Image: Sandra Rowse)

Bernie added: “The shows bring community spirit and allows people to enjoy themselves for a couple of hours.”

Romford Recorder: An Easter floral art basket.An Easter floral art basket. (Image: Sandra Rowse)