All entries 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

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SECTION A - GROWING BULBS AND PLANTS

1 FLOWERING PLANT                Excluding cactus. Pot diameter 4“ (10cm) maximum

2 FLOWERING PLANT                Excluding cactus. Pot diameter greater than 4“(10cm)

3 ALPINE                              Single specimen, pot diameter 7“ (18cm) maximum.

4 FOLIAGE PLANT                    Single specimen, pot diameter 7“ (18cm) maximum.

5 FLOWERING BULBS    Any variety/varieties, container diameter 7” (18cm) maximum

6 CACTUS or SUCCULENT  Single specimen, pot diameter 4 “ (10cm)maximum

7 CACTUS or SUCCULENT  Single specimen, pot diameter greater than 4 “ (10cm)

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SECTION B  - CUT FLOWERS

8 DAFFODILS                      Vase of three stems, yellow trumpet and perianth. One variety.

9  DAFFODILS                     Vase of three stems any colour except yellow.

Note: Classes 8 & 9: the trumpet must be as long as or longer than the segments.

10 DAFFODIL                      Yellow trumpet, one specimen bloom(excluding bicolour).

11 DAFFODIL                      Large Trumpet, bicolour. One bloom

12 NARCISSUS                    Large cup, one bloom.

13 NARCISSUS                    Small cup, three blooms.

14 DAFFODIL                      Double, three blooms.

15 NARCISSUS/DAFFODIL Three blooms, one or more varieties

16 NARCISSUS/DAFFODILS                Mixed varieties, bowl diameter max. 6“ (15cm).

17 NARCISSUS/DAFFODILS                Miniature variety or varieties, container of 5 stems.

18 TULIPS                                             Vase of 3 stems same or mixed.

19 POLYANTHUS                 Container of 6 stems, any variety or varieties. (NB multi-headed)

20 PRIMULAS                      (Primroses) Container of 6 stems, any variety or varieties

21 FLOWERING SHRUBS/TREES Container of mixed kinds, 2ft (60cm).tabling allowed.

22 BULBOUS PLANTS                Container of 10 stems any variety or varieties, excluding narcissus, hyacinths or tulips.

23 CAMELLIAS                    One bloom. (Philip Young Trophy)

24 CAMELLIAS                    3 blooms, one variety or mixed.

25 WALLFLOWERS                A vase of 5 stems, any variety or varieties.

26 BOWL OF GARDEN FLOWERS                One variety or mixed.

27 MISCELLANEOUS                An exhibit of cut flowers not covered by classes 6-25

NOVICE CLASS

This is restricted to exhibitors who have not as yet won a First Prize in sections A or B.

28 NARCISSUS/DAFFODILS                Container of 5 stems, any variety or varieties.

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SECTION C  - FLORAL ART

Schedule definitions as published by N.A.F.A.S. will be  observed when judging these classes Tabling size for classes 29, 30, 31 and 34:  depth 20 x height 32 x width 24 inches  with backcloth. Double prize money for classes 29, 30 and 31.

29  ‘SPRING SUNSHINE’            Fresh flowers & foliage accessories allowed.

30  ‘TALL & SLENDER’                Fresh flowers & foliage accessories allowed.

31  ‘AN EASTER BONNET'          Fresh flowers & foliage accessories allowed.

32  ‘A SPRING MINIATURE’                 Fresh flowers and foliage, dimensions not to exceed 4”(10cm)

33  ‘A SPRING PETITE’                  Fresh spring flowers and foliage, between 4” (10cm) and 9” (23cm) in any dimension.

FLORAL ART NOVICE CLASS

Restricted to exhibitors who have not previously won a First Prize in Floral Art Classes.

34  ‘AN EASTER BOUQUET’                                Fresh flowers and foliage, accessories allowed. To be viewed from all round.

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SECTION  D  - COOKERY

35  A SIMNEL CAKE                      Diameter not to exceed 8" (Note: there should be 11 almond paste/marzipan balls) 

36  HOT CROSS BUNS            Three

37  A LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE

38  SAUSAGE ROLLS             Three

39 A SHORTBREAD ROUND

40  MARMALADE                                  A glass jar.  12oz - 1lb;

41  CHUTNEY  or SWEET PICKLE  A glass jar. 12oz - 1lb

Note: Classes 40 and 41, cover should either be clear plastic (with wax disc) or a plain lid   

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SECTION  E - COOKERY (Under 16)

42  FLAPJACK                    Three slices

43  MINIATURE EGG NESTS                Three

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SECTION  F  - CRAFT (Under 16)

44    AN EASTER CARD

45    A DECORATED HARD-BOILED EGG

46    AN EASTER CHICK

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REGULATIONS  FOR  EXHIBITORS

1. 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 before the Show date.

2. Fruit, flowers and vegetables must be 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 reserves the right to visit and inspect any exhibitor’s garden or allotment prior to or after the Show.

4. Exhibitors may enter 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 entries, the Stewards may do so. No exhibits may be removed until after the prize-giving.

8. No exhibitor will be allowed in the show hall during Judging.

9. Floral Art Classes: materials may be purchased; N.A.F.A.S schedule definitions will be observed during judging.

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.