These are local and inter-village competitions, held annually. This year Headley hosted both at their Autumn Show.
For the Snow Cup, local horticultural societies were asked to enter an exhibit entitled: The Haymaker’s Story (poem by John Clare), and Terry and Maureen B., Terry F. with help of others put a lot of thought and effort in their composition, awarded with a third prize. The Snow Cup was won by Headley.
The Haymaker’s Story – Grayshott 
Headley’s Haymaker’s Story
The Close Brooks Cup was just as demanding, and required entrants to submit a collection of vegetables, fruit, a pot plant as well as 2 displays of flowers. Anne W. sourced all vegetables, with contributions from John, Leslia, Vanessa, Rosario, Lynn, Margaret, Piers, Ann P. and Joy and John S. Despite all efforts, Tilford managed to trump both Grayshott and Headley with their XXL vegetables, with Headley coming second, and Grayshott third.
Grayshott’s Close Brooks’ entry 
Close Brooks Tilford entry
Next year will be another chance to aim for the top, please look out for an appeal to members for flowers or vegetables in peak condition!