Spring Show

All entries are to be staged between 9.00.a.m. and 11.a.m. on the Show Day. Please refer to Regulations for Exhibitors. Prizes:        First - 50p          Second - 40p           Third - 30pTop Tray:   Prizes and sponsors to be announced.

SECTION A1 – FRUIT1          APPLES                           5    Dessert. One variety, ready to eat2          APPLES             5    Culinary. One variety3          PEARS             3    One variety4          PLUMS             5   One variety5          ANY OTHER TOP FRUIT   not mentioned in classes 1-46          ANY SOFT FRUIT                  One variety                       SECTION A2 - VEGETABLES7            COLLECTION of 4 kinds of vegetables – 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed. Quantities as shown in individual classes.8            BEETROOT        3 – with tops trimmed to approx 3 inches (7.5cm)9            CABBAGE          2 – of one variety, stalks trimmed to minimum 2 inches (5cm)10           CARROTS        3 – with trimmed tops approx 3 inches(7.5cm), one variety11           COURGETTES    3 – of one variety12           CUCUMBER       1- indoor grown13           CUCUMBER       1- outdoor grown14           LEEKS            3 – with trimmed foliage, one variety15           MARROW         1 – judged for table quality16           MARROW         1 – judged for size17           ONIONS            5 – grown from seed – one variety18           ONIONS            5 – grown from sets – one variety19           SHALLOTS        1220           POTATOES      5 – coloured – one variety21           POTATOES      5 – white – one variety22           RUNNER BEANS   7 – of one variety23            TOMATOES – Large e.g. Beefsteak type      3 – one variety24            TOMATOES – Medium                                                   5 – one variety25            TOMATOES - Small-fruited and cherry cultivars   7 – one variety26         ANY OTHER ROOT VEGETABLE Any root vegetable not included above.27         ANY OTHER VEGETABLE Any other vegetable excluding root vegetables28            CULINARY HERBS                     A container of cut herbs, 3 to 5 varieties29         TOP TRAY AWARD : collection of 3 types of vegetable–            SEE TOP TRAY COMPETITION RULESNOVICE CLASS -Open to exhibitors who have not yet won a FIRST prize in the Vegetable Section of any previous Show30                       A COLLECTION OF 4 DIFFERENT VEGETABLES from classes 8- 27 above.  SECTION B - FLOWERSGreen bikini vases are available for entries 31 ANNUALS                       Vase 6ins (15cm) max diameter – one or mixed varieties 32 BEGONIAS                     A Pot (PLEASE INDICATE POT SIZE ON FORM)33 CHRYSANTHEMUMS    3 incurved or incurving – any variety or varieties34     CHRYSANTHEMEUMS 3 reflexed – any variety or varieties35     DAHLIAS                        3 decorative –any variety or varieties.36 DAHLIAS                        3 cactus or semi-cactus – any variety or varieties37 PELARGONIUMS           1 pot – 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed38 PERENNIALS                 1 container – same or mixed – 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed39     POT PLANT (excluding Saintpaulia) Single specimen, in a pot not exceeding 5ins (12.5cm)40     POT PLANT (excluding Saintpaulia) Single specimen, in a pot over 5ins (12.5cm) diameter41 SAINTPAULIA (African Violets) Single specimen in a pot42 SHRUBS            1 container, 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed43 ROSE            1 specimen bloom44 ROSES            3 blooms, distinct varieties45 ROSES            3 stems cluster roses – any variety or varieties46 ANY OTHER FLOWER Any flower or flowers not included in classes 31-45   (NB if the flowers are annuals, perennials or shrubs they should be entered in class 31, 38 or 42 respectively.)NOVICE CLASS Open to exhibitors who have not yet won a FIRST prize in the Flower Section of any previous Show.47         GARDEN FLOWERS            A container, 2 ft (60cm) tabling allowed. SECTION C -FLORAL ARTSchedule definitions as published by N.A.F.A.S. will be observed when judging these classes. Tabling size: depth 20ins, height 32ins, width 24ins, with backcloth. Double prize money for classes 48, 49 and 50. 48 CORNUCOPIA An exhibit of fresh flowers and foliage: accessories allowed.49 FIREWORK DISPLAY An exhibit of fresh flowers & foliage: accessories allowed.50 MELLOW MISTS An exhibit of fresh flowers & foliage. Fruit and vegetables may be included and accessories allowed.51  AN AUTUMN MINIATURE. An exhibit of fresh autumn flowers & foliage, not exceeding 4in. (10cm) overall.52     AN AUTUMN PETITE An exhibit of fresh autumn flowers and foliage, more than 4in (10cm) and less than 9in (23cm) in any dimensionFLORAL ART, NOVICE CLASS. Restricted to exhibitors who have not previously won a First Prize in Floral Art Classes53 A TABLE DECORATION   (MAX 18”) TO BE VIEWED ALL ROUND An exhibit of fresh flowers and foliage: accessories allowed.  SECTION D – COOKERY54 MALT LOAF55  DECORATED CUP CAKES Three56     ICED CARROT CAKE 57     A RECIPE OF YOUR CHOICE USING ALMONDS58     HERB BREAD59     QUICHE LORRAINE60   JAM MADE FROM SOFT FRUIT – a glass jar 12oz-1lb61 JAM MADE FROM STONE FRUIT – a glass jar 12oz-1lb62 PICKLE OF YOUR CHOICE – a glass jar63 CHUTNEY OF YOUR CHOICE – a glass jarNOTE: Exhibits in classes 60-63 should be cellophane covered (with a waxed disc) or a plain lid. SECTION E - COOKERY (Under 16)64 JAM TARTS            Three65 CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS MADE FROM GINGER BISCUIT Three SECTION F - CRAFT (Under 16)66   A POTATO MAN 67 A PRESSED FLOWER PICTURE68 PHOTOGRAPHY - MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL    SECTION G – PHOTOGRAPHY Pictures must be not greater than 4x6ins (10x15cm), unmounted in colour or black and white.69                   REFLECTIONS70                   CIRCLES71                   CHIMNEYS72                   BRIDGES73                   AFTER DARK74         TRANSPORTATION Best picture overall wins the Mabel Retallack Plate. Highest aggregate score in Photograhy classes wins the Hitchcock Trophy.
TOP TRAY 2010: COMPETITION RULESNOTES FOR EXHIBITORS and JUDGES:(i)                  Carrots and parsnips must have their foliage trimmed back to 7.5cm (3in) (ii)                Peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk attached.(iii)               Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces (green flower bud case)(iv)              Judges may handle exhibits, open pods, etc. to check for quality(v)                The tray, board or staging must not be cut or mutilated in any way at all – such as cutting holes for standing onions in.(vi)              Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Tray class, remembering that entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors.(vii)             The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors’ score cards.(viii)           Any queries that arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, the show officials.(ix)              Failure to abide by these rules will lead to disqualification. REGULATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS 1.Intending exhibitors shall give notice to the Show Secretary on the form provided, of the class or classes in which they intend to compete, not later than 5.00.p.m. on the THURSDAY (NOT the Friday) before the Show date. 2.Fruit, flowers and vegetables must have been grown by the exhibitor. Pot plants must be home grown or have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least six months before the show unless otherwise stated. 3.The Committee reserve the right to visit and inspect any exhibitors garden or allotment prior to or after the Show. 4.Exhibitors may enter or show more than one exhibit in any Class BUT may only receive one prize in that class. 5.All glasses, plates, vases etc; to be provided by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated. Green Bikini vases are available for most cut flower entries. 6.All roots must be washed and all unnecessary leaves and stalks removed from vegetables. Fruit must be shown as grown and not polished. Soft fruit must also be shown with stalks attached. 7.Exhibits must be staged between 9.00a.m. and 11.a.m. on the morning of the Show and exhibitors are requested to leave the premises immediately after placing their exhibits. In the event of an exhibitor being unable to stage his/her items the Stewards will do so. No exhibits may be removed from the Show until after the presentation of prizes. 8.No exhibitors allowed in the Show whilst the Judges are making their awards. 9.For the `Floral Art´ Classes, materials may be purchased, schedule definitions as published by N.A.F.A.S. will be observed during judging. An exhibit is plant material with or without accessories. 10.Pot or Bowl sizes refer to the diameter measured inside the rim. 11.The prizes specified in the Schedule may be withheld or augmented at the discretion of the judges according to the number of entries and/or quality of the exhibits. Prizes not collected within one month of the Show will be returned to the Society’s funds. 12.The decision of the judges is final, except where, after an award is made, the exhibit is found not to be in accordance with the Schedule requirements. Objections regarding exhibits must be lodged with the Show Secretary before 3.30p.m. on the day of the Show; other objections must be in writing and lodged with the Show Secretary within 7 days of the Show, both types accompanied with a deposit of £5 which will be returned if the objection is upheld. 13. Exhibitors are requested to name their exhibits. In the event of close competition a correctly named exhibit will be preferred. 14 The Committee will not be responsible for loss or damage however arising, but all possible care will be taken. All articles are left at the sole risk of their respective owners.