20/09/2015

Bert congratulates Peggy for dealing with Hazel and Joe wonders how long before he can move back in to Keepers Cottage. Joe's also intrigued to find out more about Carol's friend Hester.

Christine is up at the crack of dawn, excitedly in readiness for the Flower and Produce show. After an accident, though (probably down to Bill the cat), Christine has to make an urgent new batch of ginger biscuits. Susan has also entered hers. Joe reckons his manure-covered tomatoes have 1st prize written all over them, and he's proved right, but Christine's biscuits fail to impress. Bert is a last minute entrant with his rose - in memory of Freda - which also wins a prize. As Bert points out something planted by the late Mark Hebden, Carol comments that there are memories everywhere.

Loyal Peggy reluctantly bids for Christine's biscuits. Susan also fobs off her own biscuits (which got a second prize) onto Peggy, who graciously but reluctantly accepts them. It's a peace offering from Susan, who feels guilty for telling Peggy off over Hazel's plans. However, Peggy points out that Susan's strong words made her steel herself to deal with Hazel.