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Sept 2023
11-foot sunflower leaves rivals in the shade at Kirkby Malzeard
A 350cm sunflower stood tall at the annual Kirkby Malzeard and District Flower and Produce Show on Saturday.
The sunflower, which is over 11 feet tall, was found to be the tallest in one of many categories judged at the show.
This year's show, which was the 41st, featured a record breaking number of entries.
The judging included categories for vegetables and fruit, flowers and plants, flower arranging, arts and crasfts, photography, preserves, produce and record breakers.
There were also categories for children and funny shaped fruit and vegetables.
Here are some of the exhibits.
The event began as a marrow competition in the pub in 1982.
Committee member Heather Clark-Kelly said:
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