Helen Whitehead, organiser of this year’s event writes:
‘Last Saturday saw the continuation of the Chishill tradition of the ‘oldest Sloe Gin competition in the world’ with a packed schoolroom at the URC. People of all ages came to sample the 42 different homemade tipples and delicious canap’s and were able to cast their own votes for a new ‘People’s Choice’ award.
Many thanks must go to our three stalwart judges who, earlier in the week, had the onerous task of tasting and scoring all 42 while still managing to walk home without mishap. I am surprised every year that the carefully managed, autonomous judging process often produces a familiar list of winners, proving that they are worthy medal winners indeed and this year was no exception.
Congratulations to you all for providing an astonishing variety of fruity tipples and ensuring that a splendid time was had by all, with over £300 raised towards the Tower Bell fund and a big thank you to Helen for all the work she put into organising the event.
| First | Second | Third | |
| Nouveau | Ivan Sharpe | Hilary Goodall | Ed Johnson |
| Vintage | Stella Russell | Hilary Goodall | Sue Maynard |
| Ringers’ Delight | Lucy Goode | Neil Heywood | Stella Russell |
| Zero Alcohol | Ivan Sharpe | Iskra Sharpe | Ivan Sharpe |
| People’s Choice | Trudie Adcock |