This year, those attending the annual Gardens Awards ceremony had the privilege of listening to an address by Robert Mattock, of Mattock's Roses, about gardening and the stories behind the roses he donated as prizes to this year's winners.

 

Robert Mattock (right) presenting the Tuckwell Trophy for Best Tubs and Hanging Baskets to Victor Bishop of 21 Pebble Hill, under the watchful eye of Jenny Standen, chairman of Radley Parish Council.

Robert Mattock (right) presenting the award for the Most Colourful Garden to Steve East of 23 Bigwood.

Robert Mattock presenting the awards at the 2008 Gardens Competition awards ceremony in Radley Village Hall