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 - 30p

Top Tray:   Prizes and sponsors to be announced.  

SECTION A1 - FRUIT

1          APPLES                            5    Dessert.  One variety, ready to eat

2          APPLES             5    Culinary.  One variety

3          PEARS              3    One variety

4          PLUMS              5   One variety

5          ANY OTHER TOP FRUIT   not mentioned in classes 1-4

6          ANY SOFT FRUIT                  One variety

SECTION A2  - VEGETABLES

7            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 variety

11           COURGETTES    3 – of one variety

12           CUCUMBER       1- indoor grown

13           CUCUMBER       1- outdoor grown

14           LEEKS            3 – with trimmed foliage, one variety

15           MARROW         1 – judged for table quality

16           MARROW         1 – judged for size

17           ONIONS            5 – grown from seed – one variety

18           ONIONS            5 – grown from sets – one variety

19           SHALLOTS        12

20           POTATOES      5 – coloured – one variety

21           POTATOES      5 – white – one variety

22           RUNNER BEANS   7 – of one variety

23            TOMATOES – Large e.g. Beefsteak type      3 – one variety

24            TOMATOES – Medium                                                   5 – one variety

25            TOMATOES -  Small-fruited and cherry cultivars   7 – one variety

26         ANY OTHER ROOT VEGETABLE Any root vegetable not included above.

27         ANY OTHER VEGETABLE  Any other vegetable excluding root vegetables

28            CULINARY HERBS                      A container of cut herbs, 3 to 5 varieties

29         TOP TRAY AWARD : collection of 3 types of vegetable–

            SEE TOP TRAY COMPETITION RULES

NOVICE CLASS -Open to exhibitors who have not yet won a FIRST prize in the Vegetable Section of any previous Show

30           A COLLECTION OF 4 DIFFERENT VEGETABLES from classes 8- 27 above.

SECTION B - FLOWERS

Green 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 varieties

34  CHRYSANTHEMEUMS  3 reflexed – any variety or varieties

35  DAHLIAS                        3 decorative –any variety or varieties.

36  DAHLIAS                        3 cactus or semi-cactus – any variety or varieties

37  PELARGONIUMS           1 pot – 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed

38  PERENNIALS                 1 container – same or mixed – 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed

39  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) diameter

41  SAINTPAULIA (African Violets)  Single specimen in a pot

42  SHRUBS            1 container, 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed

43  ROSE            1 specimen bloom

44  ROSES            3 blooms, distinct varieties

45  ROSES            3 stems floribunda – any variety or varieties

46  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 ART

Schedule 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 ORIENTAL DREAM An exhibit of fresh flowers and foliage: accessories allowed.

49 POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE An exhibit of fresh flowers & foliage: accessories allowed.

50 AUTUMN HARVEST 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 dimension

FLORAL ART, NOVICE CLASS. Restricted to exhibitors who have not previously won a First Prize in Floral Art Classes.

53  IN A TEAPOT   An exhibit of fresh flowers and foliage: accessories allowed.

SECTION  D - COOKERY

54     PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

55     ICED GINGER CAKE

56     3 MUFFINS              Three

57     A RECIPE OF YOUR CHOICE USING ALMONDS

58     CHEESE STRAWS             Five

59     SAUSAGE ROLLS            Three

60  JAM MADE FROM SOFT FRUIT – a glass jar 12oz-1lb

61  JAM MADE FROM STONE FRUIT – a glass jar 12oz-1lb

62  PICKLE OF YOUR CHOICE – a glass jar

63  CHUTNEY OF YOUR CHOICE – a glass jar

NOTE: 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            Three

65  CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS MADE FROM GINGER BISCUIT  Three

SECTION  F  - CRAFT (Under 16)

66   MAKE A NECKLACE MADE FROM SEEDS OR BERRIES

67   PHOTOGRAPHY - MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL

68   DECORATE A PEBBLE

SECTION G – PHOTOGRAPHY

Pictures must be not greater than 4x6ins (10x15cm), unmounted in colour or black and white.

69         A VILLAGE SIGN

70         AN ENGLISH WATERFALL

71         LEGS

72         A SINGLE BLOOM

73         A STAINED GLASS WINDOW

74         A GARDEN SHED

Best picture overall wins the Mabel Retallack Plate. Highest aggregate score in Photograhy classes wins the Hitchcock Trophy.

TOP TRAY 2008: COMPETITION RULES

2009 Rules to be announced.

1 The Garden News Top Tray class is for a collection of three types of vegetables from the following list of eight. The quantity of each vegetable required for the collection is given in brackets: Carrots(3) Cauliflowers(2) Onions(3) Parsnips(3) Peas(6 pods) Potatoes(3) Runner Beans(6 pods) Tomatoes(6).

Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into 3 sections as follows: Size, shape and colour – 7 points; condition – 7 points; uniformity – 6 points. The overall mark, therefore, will be out of a total of 60.

2  All vegetables are to be displayed for effect.  They must be displayed within the area measuring 45cmx60cm  (18x24in) without bending any part of them. No part of any exhibit may exceed the size of the tray. A tray or board of the specified size may be used or the area can be marked on the staging. Where a tray has a lip or edge, it is the internal measurement that must not exceed the specified dimensions.

3. A black cloth is permitted, and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing but no other foliage or accessories such as plates, sand, rings etc., will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string.

4. The WINNER of the Garden News Top Tray class will receive a Garden News Certificate plus a £10 D.T.Brown seed voucher. The RUNNER-UP will receive a £5 D.T.Brown seed voucher. THIRD place will receive  a £3 D.T.Brown seed voucher. They are to be used by December 31^st 2007 with any seed order – non-seed products cannot be purchased with the vouchers. Valid for mail order only.

NOTES 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.