Cricket Club

Contact: Richard Jones Tel: 01636813460

The 2025 Chilli growing competition, organised by Upton Cricket Club, took place of Friday 29th August at the XKeys, thanks to Joy & Neil for hosting.

The competition was a precursor to the Chilli & Boules day to be held on Saturday 30th August.

There were 26 plants entered which was a fabulous turnout, well done and thanks to all those who took part.

The judging was carried out blind (no names of entrants known) and was undertaken by Len Brown and Theresa Pick, with David Pick as master of ceremonies and head of administration. 

These are the winners who were awarded Rosettes and medals-

Healthiest plant - Roger Gilmore

Lankiest plant - Sue Wood, runner up Theresa Pick 

Runtiest Plant - Dave Sted

Most fruit on a single plant - Tony Raven, runner up Chris Gilliat

Hottest fruit - Jean Read

Plant with most flowers - Laurence Wilcox, runner up Theresa Pick

Best looking plant - Roger Gilmore 

Plant closest to death - Susan Issac’s 

Judges special award - Sue Wood

Most decorated plant - Rob Parlot

Biggest fruit - Sue Wood, runner up Sam West

Best in show / Overall winner - Roger Gilmore.

Special thanks to Paul Flintham who stepped forward to do the taste test judging. After 7 he got as far as Jean Reads and it nearly blew his head off and he had a pint of milk. Well done Paul.

So thanks again for all those who entered and took part, and attended the evening at the XKeys

David Pick