THE Central & Upper Goulburn Show Societies Group finals on Sunday March 30 at Kyneton attracted strong entries from across its membership with judges commenting on the high standard.
Ten show societies were vying for the opportunity to compete in the VAS (Victorian Agricultural Shows) Ltd state finals at the Melbourne Royal as well as other non-VAS categories.
Several impressive young people representing various shows shared their involvement and enthusiasm for rural communities in their Junior Ambassador presentations.
Bella Gilbert from the Lilydale Agricultural & Horticultural Society a tireless volunteer at her local show will represent the group at the state finals at the VAS Convention to be held in Bendigo in July.
Mansfield livestock worker for Nutrien Ag Solutions, Annie Marquison will be following in the steps of another local Rural Ambassador winner from 2024, Nicci Teitge, to represent the group at the state finals at the Royal Melbourne later this year.
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Annie presented an impromptu three-minute speech over lunch on the topic "Describe the driving factors behind the widening gap between rural and urban communities" which was challenging but she did a really great effort.
She spoke about city people not understanding where their food comes from and the need for better education about food production.
The Kyneton Agricultural Society hosted the finals at the Kyneton Showgrounds for the first time providing a magnificent luncheon spread for guests and representatives from all the show societies, and display space for entries.
All winners in the VAS competitions will compete in the state finals.
VAS group results:
Rich Fruit Cake – 1. Catherine Donnellon – Sunbury, 2. Anne-Marie Primmer – Whittlesea
Carrot Cake – 1. Ian Kohlman – Kyneton, 2. Nanette Peel - Whittlesea
Junior Boiled Fruit Cake - 1. Carly Marshall - Mansfield, 2. Xavier Reino – Sunbury
Carrot & Sultanas Muffins – 1. James Oakley – Seymour, 2. Harrison Phillips – Lilydale
Hand Embroidery – 1. Judith Kranjcic – Heathcote, 2. Lesley Kneeshaw – Whittlesea
Cross Stitch – 1. Rebecca Poor – Sunbury, 2. Helen Godfrey – Alexandra
Patchwork – 1. Vicki Anceschi – Whittlesea, 2. Maxine West – Lancefield
Knitting – 1. Heather Mulready – Whittlesea, 2. Pam Beerens – Seymour
Crochet – 1. Lorraine Hicks – Kyneton, 2. Kaitlin Saunders – Whittlesea
Photography – Open – 1. Nerissa Byrne – Whittlesea, 2. Roxanne LeBlanc – Alexandra
Photography – Junior – 1. Hunter Friedrich – Seymour, 2. Abi Caswell – Alexander
Champion Fleece – 1. Alan Harris – Heathcote, 2. Rob Hayes - Seymour
