SHOW & EVENTS SCHEDULE 2018

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1 SHOW & EVENTS SCHEDULE 2018 PLANT SALE 12 TH MAY SHOREHAM CENTRE FORECOURT MEET & GREET 19 TH MAY HAM FIELD ALLOTMENTS EARLY SUMMER SHOW 9 TH JUNE SHOREHAM CENTRE SUMMER SHOW 4 TH AUGUST SHOREHAM CENTRE AUTUMN SHOW 13 TH OCTOBER SHOREHAM CENTRE

2 Diary For nd February Annual General Meeting 2 nd March Life of a Yeoman Warder Alan Kingshott 6 th April Woman s Land Army (Sussex Ian Everest Connection) 4 th May Tales from the Potting Shed Jean Griffin SATURDAY PLANT SALE 12 TH MAY SHOREHAM CENTRE FORECOURT 9.00AM TO 12 NOON SATURDAY MEET AND GREET 19 TH MAY HAM FIELD ALLOTMENTS 10.00AM TO 12 NOON 1 st June Their Work With Animals WADARS group Volunteer SATURDAY EARLY SUMMER SHOW 9 TH JUNE 12 NOON TO 3.30PM 6 th July Potato Competition results + Gardening discussion 3 rd August NO MEETING SUMMER SHOW ON 4 TH AUGUST SATURDAY MAIN SUMMER SHOW 4 TH AUGUST 12 NOON TO 3.30PM 7 th September Walk, Pick and Press John McCurran 5 th October The Crown Jewels Pat Kingshott SATURDAY AUTUMN SHOW 13 TH OCTOBER 12.15PM TO 3.30PM 2 nd November My Work With Sussex Police Katie Bourne, Police & Crimes Commissioner 7 th December Christmas Party

3 SHOREHAM-BY-SEA HORTICULTURAL AND ALLOTMENT SOCIETY AFFILIATED TO:- JUDGING SUBSCRIPTIONS MONTHLY MEETINGS The Royal Horticultural Society The National Sweet Pea Society The British Fuchsia Society The Shoreham Community Association Shows will be conducted in accordance with the rules and standards contained in the Royal Horticultural Society s Horticultural Show 2008, except where, under this Schedule, they obviously do not apply. A copy of the RHS Handbook is available from the Show Secretary. Member s subscription is per annum due each year at the February AGM and may be paid to Committee Members or any other Member authorised by the Committee. Members joining after 1 st July will pay 5.00 initial membership, with the following February. Held at St Peters Catholic Church Hall, West Street, Shoreham at 7.30pm on the first Friday of each month; with the exception of January when there isn t a meeting. 3

4 President Vice President Mr Barry Hillman Mr William Earl Officers Chairman & Daphne 6 St Giles Close Show Secretary Thomas Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6GR dd.gardener@ntlworld.com President & Barry 26 Buckingham Road Allotment Hillman Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5UB Secretary Barry.hillman@btinternet.com Secretary Mavis 152 Old Shoreham Road Maple Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5TE Mavis.j.maple@btinternet.com Treasurer Gill 152 Old Shoreham Road Robbins Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5TE

5 RULES 1. All vegetables, fruit, plants etc. must be the EXHIBITOR S own property and must have been in his/her possession for at least two months prior to the show or have been raised from seed by the EXHIBITOR. Exhibitors are required to make a declaration that the specimens shown by them comply with this rule. 2. All roots to be washed. Anyone violating this rule shall be disqualified from receiving any prize. 3. All exhibits must be shown and staged as directed by the Show Superintendent and ready for the Judges by 9.45am unless otherwise stated. The show room will be closed at this time and cleared of all persons not officially engaged by the Committee. 4. Should there be three entries or less in any one class prizes may be awarded at the Judge s discretion. Points to be counted according to award. The Judge s finding to be final. 5. An Exhibitor may enter only one exhibit in any one class. Novice (beginners) and intermediate classes are not open to exhibitors who have already won a prize in that particular class at any Show, or have held any novice or intermediate trophies. 6. The Committee reserves the right to inspect all Exhibitor s allotments and/or gardens after receipt of entries. 7. The Committee will take all ordinary care of exhibits and receptacles but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from any cause whatsoever. 8. All protests must be made to the Show Secretary in writing before 2.30 pm on the day of the show and must be accompanied by a fee of 1.00 which will be forfeit unless the protest is held to be valid. No protest will be held valid unless its basis is the infringement of the Rules or Conditions of this Schedule. 9. Entry fee for all classes is 25p. If entries are not staged entry fees will be forfeit unless the Show Secretary is notified more than 24 hours before the start of the show. 10. All vases, except in the SHOREHAM TOP VASE Class, will be provided by the Society. 5

6 11. All exhibits must remain untouched except with the Show Superintendent s express permission. Exhibits must not be removed until after the presentation of awards. Exhibits not then removed will be included in the Auction. 12. Exhibitors will be classed as professionals who obtain their livelihood wholly or mainly from horticulture or employ others for that purpose. 13. If there is a tie for any Trophy or Medal the Exhibitor with the most First Prizes will be adjudged the winner of the Trophy or Medal. 14. If necessary exhibits must be placed on either paper plates or foil dishes which will be provided by the Society. Unless otherwise specified in this schedule a dish of the under mentioned vegetables must consist of: Aubergines 3 Celery 2 Peppers 3 Beans, Broad 9 Courgettes 3 Potatoes 4 Beans, French 9 Cucumbers 2 Pumpkin 1 Beans, Runner 9 Garlic 3 Radishes, Salad 12 Beetroot, Globe 3 Leeks 2 Rhubarb, Sticks 3 Beetroot, Long 3 Lettuce 2 Shallots 10 Brussels Sprouts 9 Marrows 2 Swedes 2 Butternut Squash 2 Onions over 250g 3 Sweet Corn 2 Cabbages 2 Onions 250g & under 5 Tomatoes 5 Carrots, Long 3 Onions Green Salad 12 Tomatoes, Small 9 Carrots, Other 3 Parsnips 3 Turnips 3 Cauliflower 2 Peas, Pods All Collections of vegetables must be selected from the following list and contain the specified number: Beans, Broad 9 Courgettes 3 Peppers, Chilli 5 Beans, French 9 Cucumbers 1 Potatoes 4 Beans, Runner 9 Garlic 3 Pumpkin 1 Beetroot, Globe 3 Leeks 2 Radishes, Salad 12 Beetroot, Long 3 Lettuce 3 Rhubarb, Sticks 3 Brussels Sprouts 9 Marrows 2 Shallots 12 Butternut Squash 2 Onions over 250g 3 Swedes 2 Cabbages 2 Onions 250g and under 3 Sweet Corn 2 Carrots, Long 3 Onions Green Salad 12 Tomatoes 5 Carrots, Other 3 Parsnips 3 Tomatoes Small 9 Cauliflower 2 Peas, Pods 9 Turnips 6 Celery 1 Peppers, Sweet 3 6

7 16. A Collection is to occupy a space not more than 90 x 60 cm, the use of a tray is optional. Collections of vegetables are generally judged on points and the following are the maximum points allowed: Aubergines 18 Celery 20 Peppers, Sweet 15 Beans, Broad 15 Courgettes 12 Peppers, Chilli 15 Beans, French 15 Cucumbers 18 Potatoes 20 Beans, Runner 18 Garlic 15 Pumpkin 10 Beetroot, Globe 15 Leeks 20 Radishes, Salad 10 Beetroot, Long 20 Lettuce 15 Rhubarb, Sticks 12 Brussels Sprouts 15 Marrows 15 Shallots 18 Butternut Squash 10 Onions Over 250g 20 Swedes 15 Cabbages 15 Onions 250g and under 20 Sweet Corn 18 Carrots, Long 20 Onions, Green Salad 15 Tomatoes 18 Carrots, Other 18 Parsnips 20 Tomatoes, Small 12 Cauliflower 20 Peas, Pods 20 Turnips A PLATE OF FRUIT must consist of one cultivar (genera) only, unless specifically stated otherwise in this schedule. All fruit must include its stalk. Exhibits must be placed on either paper plates or foil dishes which will be provided by the Society. A plate of fruit must consist of either: Apples 3 Loganberries 20 Plums/Gages 5 Blackberries 20 Melons 1 Raspberries 20 Damsons 9 Nectarines 3 Strawberries 15 Gooseberries 20 Peaches 3 Tayberries 20 Grapes, Bunches 1 Pears 3 Currants: black, red and white, strigs: g SOFT FRUITS include: Blackberries Raspberries Loganberries Tayberries Gooseberries Strawberries Currants TREE FRUITS include: Apples Pears Plums Gages Peaches Nectarines Damsons RUNNER/BUSH include: Melons 7

8 18. All trophies are to be held for one year and remain the property of the Society. Holders of awards are requested to return them in a clean condition to Brian Thomas, Show Superintendent, at least two weeks before the Show at which they are to be re-presented. Engraving of trophies is at the discretion of the winner and at their own expense. 19. CLASSIFICATION OF DAHLIAS Group 1 Single flowered Group 2 Anemone flowered Group 3 Collarette Group 4 Water lily flowered Group 5 Decorative Group 6 Ball Group 7 Pompon Group 8 Cactus Group 9 Semi-cactus Group 10 Miscellaneous Groups 4, 5, 8 and 9 are subdivided for show purposes as follows: Giant usually over 260 mm Large usually between 220 and 260 mm Medium usually between 170 and 220 mm Small usually between 115 and 170 mm Miniature up to 115 mm Group 7 Pompons must not exceed 52 mm in diameter. 20. DISQUALIFICATION OF DAHLIAS Exhibits will be disqualified for the following reasons: Blooms exceeding the maximum diameter. Blooms artificially supported above the top level of the vase. Incorrect number of blooms in an exhibit, including buds whether embryo or showing colour. All buds are treated as blooms and will result in disqualification if not removed over the correct number. Classified blooms exhibited in the wrong class. 21. The BEST EXHIBITS in the show will be chosen by all the judges from all exhibits and awarded the Red Rosette for best flowerpot plant exhibit and Green Rosette for best vegetable exhibits. 8

9 22. FLORAL ART CLASSES Floral art is judged differently to Flower Arranging and as such this class is not bound by the rules of NAFAS Only fresh flowers and foliage may be used unless otherwise stated and plants must be predominant. All classes except Open Table will be in alcoves approximately 60 cm wide. Flowers need not be grown by the exhibitor. Exhibits may be brought to the show already assembled. Accessories, backgrounds, bases, drapes and extra pieces may be used unless stated. No part of the exhibit should touch the boundary of the alcove 23. HOMECRAFTS (COOKERY) All items, except jams, pickles and chutneys, must be completely covered with clear film. Jams and jellies must have a waxed disc and cellophane cover. Pickles and chutneys should have appropriate lids. Items not so covered will be disqualified. All jars must be labelled with contents and date of production. 24. All exhibitors to mark their entry cards R (reserved) if they wish to retain their exhibits. All exhibits not so marked will be deemed eligible for auction and the proceeds donated to the Society. 25. Staging times must be strictly adhered to. 26. No entries will be accepted after 8.00 pm on the Wednesday prior to the main summer show. PRIZE SCALE Scale A Scale B Scale C Points

10 EARLY SUMMER SHOW Saturday 9 th June 2018 Programme Friday 8 th June Staging 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm Saturday 9 th June Staging 8.00 am to 9.45.am Judging am to am Doors open noon Prize money available 3.15 pm Presentation of Trophies 3.30 pm Auction and Raffle 3.45 pm A Red Rosette will be awarded for best flower/pot plant exhibit in Show A Green Rosette will be awarded for best vegetable in Show NOVICE CLASSES Scale A 1. Pinks: one vase, three stems, mixed colours 2. Rose: one bloom 3. Sweet peas: one vase, five stems, mixed colours 4. Mixed flowers: one vase, six stems, at least two varieties 5. One pot plant in bloom: pot not greater than 20 cm diameter The SOCIETY SHIELD will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the greatest number of points in classes 1 to 5. The S.T. TRICKEY TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of class 4. ROSES Scale A 6. Six Blooms - Hybrid Teas: in one vase, one bloom per stem, not less than three varieties 7. One specimen bloom using own vase and foliage 8. Three blooms - 1 variety: 1 bud, 1 half open and 1 full bloom in one vase 9. Five blooms in one vase 10. Three stems - Floribunda: in one vase 11. One miniature rose: pot grown, pot not greater than 15 cm diameter The LEN SPELLER SHIELD will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 6 to

11 SWEET PEAS Scale A 12. Three vases: seven stems of one different named variety in each vase 13. One vase: seven stems mixed 14. One vase: seven stems, white/cream 15. One vase: seven stems, pink 16. One vase: seven stems, blue/mauve/lavender 17. One vase: seven stems, magenta/maroon/purple 18. One vase: seven stems, red/orange red 19. One specimen stem 20. A bowl of sweet peas: not more than 15 stems arranged with any foliage The BRENDA YOUNG CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 12 to 20. A NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY BRONZE MEDAL will be awarded to the Best Vase in classes 12 to 20. PINKS Scale A 21. Five stems: any one variety, any colour, self coloured, not disbudded 22. Five stems: any one variety, bi-colour, not disbudded 23. One vase of five assorted stems, not disbudded 24. One vase of nine assorted stems, not disbudded THE THORNBERRY CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 21 to 24. CUT FLOWERS Scale A 25. Pansies: nine blooms stems in water, displayed on a box 26. Violas: nine blooms stems in water, displayed on a box 27. Delphiniums: one spike 28. Delphiniums: three vases, one spike in each vase 29. Sweet Williams: one vase of six stems 30. Carnations: one vase of five stems 31. One vase of flowers not mentioned in classes 6 to 11 and 25 to 30 The MAURICE SPINKS MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the SHOREHAM RESIDENT gaining the highest number of points in classes 25 to

12 POT PLANTS Scale A All pots to be no greater than 20 cm diameter unless otherwise stated 32. One Fuchsia: pot grown 33. Five Fuchsia florets: mixed varieties, displayed on a box not greater than 30 cm square. Box to be supplied by the exhibitor 34. Three Fuchsias: bush or shrub, pot grown, pots not greater than 15 cm diameter, three varieties 35. One Regal Pelargonium: pot grown 36. One Zonal Pelargonium (Geranium): pot grown 37. One plant in bloom, not mentioned above: pot grown 38. One foliage plant: pot grown 39. Five cacti: one in each pot 40. Three stems flowering Shrubs: not greater than 60 cm in height 41. One hanging basket of growing plants, not greater than 36 cm diameter The BILL HOBBS MEMORIAL CHALLENGE BOWL will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 32 to One specimen flower/spike, one vegetable any variety Scale A The JUBILEE TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 42. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT Scale A 43. Nine Broad Beans 44. Two Cos Lettuce with root 45. Two loose leaf lettuce (cabbage) with root 46. Two cabbages with stalk 47. One bunch of 12 Green (Spring) Onions with tops 48. Three sticks of Rhubarb 49. Nine pods of Peas 50. Any other vegetable not mentioned. See Rule Four Potatoes 52. One plate of Strawberries (15). See Rule One plate of Gooseberries (20). See Rule One plate of Cane Fruits. See Rule One plate of Currants, any one variety. See Rule 17 The R R EBBETTS CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 43 to

13 HOMECRAFTS Scale A 56. Lemon Drizzle Cake 2lb Loaf Tin (own recipe) 57. Five Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (own recipe) 58. Two Cheese and Onion Pasties (own recipe) 59. Jar Lime Marmalade approx. 8oz/227g jar 60. Jar Strawberry Jam 12oz/340g min, 16oz /454g max 61. Jar of Red Onion Chutney 12oz/340g min,16oz/454g max CAROLINE CUP awarded to exhibitor gaining highest total points in classes 56 to 61. MEN ONLY Scale A 62. Five Jam Tarts MEN ONLY HOMECRAFT TROPHY awarded to exhibitor gaining most points in the Early Summer, Main Summer and Autumn Shows. PHOTOGRAPHY Scale A Prints must not exceed 7 x A Spring Sunrise 64. Cats and Dogs 65. Inspiring Spires The W EARL SHIELD will be awarded for the best print in photography classes 63 to 65. FLORAL ART Scale C 66. A Wedding to Remember 67. Dinner Party Centrepiece DUNN MEMORIAL CUP awarded to exhibitor gaining most points in classes 66 and 67. NOVICE FLORAL ART Scale B 68. In the Pink A DIPLOMA will be awarded. CRAFTS Scale A 69. Painting of a Pet A4 size 70. A Home-Made/Decorated Cushion Case, with cushion inside max 15 /38cm A DIPLOMA will be awarded. 13

14 SUMMER SHOW Saturday 4 th August 2018 Programme Friday 3 rd August Staging 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm Saturday 4 th August Staging 8.00 am to 9.45 am Judging am to am Doors Open noon Prize money available 3.15 pm Presentation of Trophies 3.30 pm Auction and Raffle 3.45 pm The Royal Horticultural Society has granted: A BRONZE BANKSIAN MEDAL To be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most prize money in Scale A flower, fruit and vegetable classes provided he or she did not win a Banksian Medal in the years 2016 or 2017 Winner 2016 A.G. MacCulloch Winner 2017 Ian Swyer A Red Rosette will be awarded for best flower/pot plant exhibit in Show A Green Rosette will be awarded for best vegetable in Show A Yellow Rosette will be awarded to best exhibit from Open Craft Table NOVICE CLASSES Scale A - See Rule 5 1. Four Potatoes: any colour, any one variety 2. Four Runner Beans 3. Four Tomatoes: any one variety 4. A flowering pot plant: pot not greater than 20 cm diameter 5. A vase of mixed flowers, five stems A SOCIETY SHIELD will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 1 to 5 14

15 INTERMEDIATE CLASSES Scale A See Rule 5 6. Six Spring Onions (Salad Onions) 7. Two Courgettes 8. One Round Lettuce 9. Three sticks Rhubarb 10. Three Globe Beetroot A DIPLOMA will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 6 to 10. VEGETABLES Scale A 11. Three Onions: exhibition, over 250g 12. Five Onions: 250g or under 13. Three Onions: Red 14. Three Onions as grown including tops and roots 15. Ten Shallots 16. Ten Shallots: pickling, no bulb to exceed 30 mm in diameter 17. Three bulbs Garlic: not Elephant 18. Three bulbs Garlic: Elephant The TOM POLLINGTON MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 11 to 18. The BRIAN THOMAS MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the winner of class Four Potatoes: white, any one variety 20. Four Potatoes: coloured, any one variety 21. Four Potatoes: salad, any one variety 22. Three Carrots: long 23. Three Carrots: other than long (stump rooted) 24. Nine pods of Peas 25. Nine French Beans (dwarf or climbing) 26. Nine Beans: Runner 27. Two Marrows: table size 28. Two Cabbages: green with approximately 75 mm stalk 29. Two Cauliflowers: with approximately 75 mm stalk 30. Two Lettuces: Butterhead, Cos or Crisp with root 31. Two Lettuces: Loose leaf (cabbage) with root 15

16 32. Two Cucumbers: grown under protection 33. Two Cucumbers: grown outdoors (Ridge) 34. Five Tomatoes: any one variety 35. One vine of Tomatoes: small fruited, shown on the vine. Minimum of six red 36. Three Beetroot: Globe 37. Three Beetroot: Long 38. Two Sweet Corn cobs 39. Any other vegetable. Numbers as Rule A container (max 40 cm x 15 cm) of Growing Herbs. At least 5 varieties The R R EBBETTS CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 19 to 40. SALAD TRAY Scale B 41. Salad Tray (45 cm x 45 cm max): three varieties from three tomatoes, three radishes, one cucumber, one lettuce, three beetroot, six spring onions, mustard and cress. A DIPLOMA will be awarded VEGETABLE TRUG Scale B 42. A Trug of fresh vegetables to be judged on usefulness in the kitchen. This may include tomatoes, rhubarb and herbs. The exhibit need not be of Show standard but it should be arranged effectively. Trug not to exceed 75 cm x 50 cm The W H PHILLIPS CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the winner of class 42. THE MASTER GARDENER CLASS 43. A collection of four varieties of vegetables and one vase of flowers (single genus in vase) to be selected from the following list. Numbers as noted. To be exhibited on a tray or in a space not to exceed 90 cm x 75 cm. 16

17 Sweet Peas 9 Gladiolus 3 Dahlias 3 Chrysanthemums 3 Mixed Annuals 5 Beetroot, Globe or Long 3 Potatoes, any one variety 5 Cabbages with 75 mm stalk 2 Shallots 12 Carrots, Long 3 Runner Beans 9 Onions, over 250g 3 Sweet Corn, cobs 2 Peas, pods 9 Tomatoes, one variety 5 The L MIDDLETON CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the winner of class 43. Prize Money 1 st nd rd COLLECTION VEGETABLES Scale B 44. A collection of four varieties of vegetables to be selected from the list in Rule 15. To be exhibited on a tray or space 70 x 75 cm. This class is for Members Only. A CHALLENGE SHIELD, kindly presented by Mr W Sparrow, will be presented to the winner of class 44. FRUIT Scale A 45. Three dishes of Fruit: one different variety in each dish. See Rule One dish Soft Fruit. See Rule One dish Tree Fruit. See Rule 17 The HAROLD BROWN CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 45 to

18 SHOREHAM TOP TRAY CLASS 48. Shoreham Top Tray Class is for a collection of three types of vegetables chosen from the following list. The quantity of each vegetable required for the collection is given in brackets: Carrots (3) Cauliflowers (2) Onions (3) Peas (6 pods) Potatoes (3) Runner Beans (6) Tomatoes (6) Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. Judging is split into three sections as follows: For size, shape and colour 7 points For condition 7 points For uniformity 6 points The overall marks therefore will be out of a total of 60 points. All vegetables are to be arranged for effect and must be displayed within an area measuring 45 x 60 cm without bending any part of them. No part of any exhibit may exceed the size of the tray. A tray or board measuring 45 x 60 cm can be used to display the vegetables or the area can be marked on the staging. When tray has a lip or edge, it is the internal measurement that must not exceed 45 x 60 cm. Prize Money 1 st nd rd Notes for Exhibitors and Judges: Carrots must have foliage trimmed back to 7.5 cm. Peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk attached. Tomatoes must be displayed with the calyx intact. Judges may handle exhibits, open pods and so on, to check for quality. Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Tray Class bearing in mind that the entries may not come from regular exhibitors. The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors cards. Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to and decided by the show officials. Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification. 18

19 DAHLIAS Scale A - See Rules 19 and Three vases: three blooms in each vase, one different variety per vase. Exhibitor s own choice, excluding Giants and Pompons 50. Three Giants or Large Decoratives: one bloom per vase 51. Three Giant or Large Cactus/Semi Cactus: one bloom per vase 52. Three Medium Decorative: in one vase 53. Three Small Decorative: in one vase 54. Three Miniature Decorative: in one vase 55. Three Medium Cactus and/or Semi Cactus: in one vase 56. Three Small Cactus and/or Semi Cactus: in one vase 57. Three Small Ball: in one vase 58. Three Miniature Ball: in one vase 59. Three Water Lily type: in one vase 60. Five Pompons: in one vase 61. Five Mixed Blooms: in one vase The BURGESS CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 49 to 61. GLADIOLUS Scale A 62. One Spike: Large or Giant mm 63. Three Vases: one Spike Large or Giant in each mm 64. One Spike: Medium 300 mm 65. One Vase: three Spikes, Medium, any cultivar 300 mm 66. One Spike: Miniature or Small mm 67. One Vase: three Spikes, Miniature or Small, any cultivar mm 68. One Spike: Primulinus 69. One Vase: three Spikes Primulinus, any cultivar 70. One Vase: three Spikes, any type, any size, any colour 71. Five Florets: any cultivar, displayed on a box. Box to be no greater than 40 x 40 cm The GLADYS THOMAS CHALLENGE BOWL will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 62 to 71. The LYDON SHIELD will be presented for the Best Gladiolus Spike. 19

20 FUCHSIAS Scale A All pots to be no greater than 20cm diameter unless otherwise stated 72. One Fuchsia: pot grown 73. One Fuchsia: bush or shrub, pot grown, pot not greater than 10 cm diameter 74. Three Fuchsias: bush or shrub, pot grown, each pot not greater than 15 cm diameter 75. One Fuchsia: quarter standard, pot grown 76. One Fuchsia: half standard, pot grown, pot not greater than 25 cm diameter 77. One Fuchsia: grown from cutting supplied. Pot not greater than 15 cm diameter 78. Five Fuchsia florets: mixed varieties, displayed on a box, not greater than 40 x 40 cm. The BRITISH FUCHSIA SOCIETIES CRESTED SPOON will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 72 to 78. A BLUE ROSETTE will be awarded for the best Fuchsia in classes 72 to 78. CUT FLOWERS Scale A 79. African Marigolds: six blooms 80. Double Asters: six blooms 81. Single Asters: six blooms 82. One Specimen Rose 83. Annual Phlox: three stems 84. Rudbeckia: six blooms 85. Three Stems Flowering Shrubs: three different varieties 86. One Vase Mixed Perennials: spread not to exceed 45 cm 87. Three Vases Annuals: one distinct variety in each vase. Six stems per vase 88. One Vase Perfumed Flowers: excluding Roses and Dianthus family 89. One Spike, Stem or Head of any flower not mentioned in classes 49 to Three stems spray Chrysanthemums: one vase 91. Six stems mixed flowers all one colour The CHEESEMAN CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 79 to

21 Have you a favourite flower? OR Maybe pot plants are your choice of beauty. Do you marvel at home grown vegetables? IF SO. Maybe you would like to sponsor one of the classes in our shows. The cost of sponsoring a class starts from as little as For further information please do not hesitate to contact one of the Society s Committee Members 21

22 Entry Fee 25p per class Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Early Summer Show Saturday 9 th June 2018 ENTRY FORM Please circle around each class you wish to enter I declare that where appropriate the exhibits were grown or produced by me. Name (PLEASE PRINT)... Address: Telephone Number: Total entries.. x 25p = p Signature... The completed entry form together with entry fees to be sent to the Show Secretary no later than Thursday 7 th June. Entries can also be ed to dd.gardener@ntlworld.com 22

23 Entry Fee 25p per class Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Summer Show Saturday 4 th August 2018 ENTRY FORM Please circle around each class you wish to enter I declare that where appropriate the exhibits were grown or produced by me. Name: (PLEASE PRINT)... Address:......Tel No:. Total entries:.. x 25p = p Signature:.. The completed entry form together with entry fees to be sent to the Show Secretary no later than Wednesday 1 st August. Entries can also be ed to dd.gardener@ntlworld.com 23

24 Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Summer Show Saturday 4th August 2018 OPEN CRAFT TABLE COMPETITION Class 128 Proud of your watercolour? Pleased with your wood carving? Congratulated on your knitting? Talented with a needle? Enter your homemade creation for the Open Craft Table Competition where the public vote for the overall winner Creator with the most public votes will receive a Hobbycraft Voucher 24

25 POT PLANTS Scale A All pots to be no greater than 20cm diameter unless otherwise stated 92. One Pelargonium, Regal: pot grown 93. One Pelargonium, Zonal (Geranium): pot grown 94. Three Pelargonium, Zonal (Geranium): pot grown 95. One Pelargonium, Stellar: pot grown 96. One Begonia, tuberous root: pot grown 97. One Begonia, Sutherlandii: pot grown 98. One Double Begonia Bloom: displayed on a box 99. One Orchid: pot grown 100. One Pot Plant in Bloom: variety not mentioned above, 101. One Coleus: pot grown 102. One Foliage Plant: pot not greater than 15 cm diameter 103. Three Cactus and/or Succulents: pot grown, pot not greater than 10 cm diameter 104. One Pot African Violet 105. A Miniature Garden of growing plants in a container not greater than 38 x 24 x 6 cm 106. A Window Box of growing plants: no pots, not greater than 60 x 20 x 20 cm 107. A Hanging Basket: no greater than 40 cm diameter 108. A Hanging Flower Pouch The GEORGE COOK CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 92 to 108. COLLECTION - ANNUALS 109. A collection of six different varieties of outdoor grown annual, each variety in a different vase. Six stems per vase. Spread of each vase not greater than 50 cm. Prize Money 1 st nd rd The W A PACKER CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the winner of class

26 SHOREHAM TOP VASE CLASS 110. The Top Vases class is for One Vase of Mixed Flowers containing between five and ten stems taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different KINDS of plant. Two varieties of the same plant are NOT two different kinds. The display will be judged out of a total of 35 points, split into two parts as follows: For colour, form, condition, quality and freshness of the flowers on display 25 points. For overall presentation and effect of the flowers in the vase 10 points. The vase will be viewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers will be by normal RHS rules. Plants used in the display must show flowers only, no seed heads or berries are allowed and flowers must have been grown by the exhibitor. The vase can be any shape or size and made from any material, but must be in proportion to the display. The vase must be supplied by the exhibitor, not the society, and must not match the green plastic vases, supplied by the society No marks are awarded for the vase itself. No accessories whatsoever (such as bows and additional foliage) will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stems, and still attached to the stems, will be allowed. Packing material including florist s foam, to keep the stems upright and in place, is allowed but must not appear above the rim of the vase. Prize Money 1 st nd rd Notes for Exhibitors and Judges: A vase, by definition, is any vessel that can be used to hold cut flowers and which is taller than it is wide at its widest point. The Top Vase class is open for anyone to enter and is not intended purely for growers who regularly display single species classes at shows. Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Vase class, bearing in mind that the entries may not come from regular exhibitors. Judges should note that the display has to be viewed from all sides. The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors cards. Any questions that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to and decided by the show officials. Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification. 26

27 FLORAL ART Scale C 111. A Sporting Event 112. Afternoon Tea - interpretation The FLORA CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 111 to 112. NOVICE FLORAL ART Scale B 113. Five blooms and foliage The L. SAUNDERS CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the winner of class 113 NOVELTY CLASSES 114. Heaviest Onion Prize Heaviest Marrow Prize Longest Runner Bean Prize Longest Root Vegetable Prize 0.50 PHOTOGRAPHY Scale A 118. Stormy seas 119. Planes, trains or automobiles 120. Streetlights The FRED AND VAL HILL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded for best print in classes 118 to 120. Prints must not exceed 7 x 5 HOMECRAFTS Scale A 121. Custard Tart 18cm/7 tin 122. Coffee & Walnut Cake (see recipe on page 32) 123. Five mushroom vol-au-vents 124. Jar of Blackcurrant Jam 340g/12oz min 454g/16oz max 125. Jar of Pickled Onions 340g/12oz min 454g/16oz max 126. Jar of Orange and Ginger Marmalade 340g/12oz min 454g/16oz max The HOMECRAFT SHIELD will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 121 to

28 MEN ONLY Scale A 127. Three Cheese Scones The MEN ONLY HOMECRAFT TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the Early Summer, Main Summer and Autumn Shows. THE OPEN CRAFT TABLE 128. Open Craft Table See page 22 Prize Hobbycraft Voucher 28

29 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP To the Secretary Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Name:... Address: Tel Send to: Mavis Maple 152 Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5TE , Membership Fee - Full Year / Initial 6 Months 5.00 SHOW ENTRY FORMS All entry forms for Early Summer, Summer and Autumn Shows, Allotments and Gardens to Show Secretary: Mrs Daphne Thomas, 6 St Giles Close, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 6GR dd.gardener@ntlworld.com Entry deadlines are provided on each Entry Form 29

30 AUTUMN SHOW Saturday 13 th October 2018 Entry form can be found on inside back cover of this schedule Programme Saturday 13 th October Staging Judging Doors open Prize money available Presentation of Trophies Auction and Raffle 8.45 am to am am to noon pm 3.15 pm 3.30 pm 3.45 pm A Red Rosette will be awarded for best flower/pot plant exhibit in Show A Green Rosette will be awarded for best vegetable exhibit in Show NOVICE CHRYSANTHEMUMS Scale A 1. Three Stems: spray Chrysanthemums, any cultivar in one vase The JOYCE & DOUG ROWLAND BEGINNERS SHIELD will be awarded to the winner of class 1 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Scale B 2. Three vases: large and/or medium exhibition blooms, Section 1 and/or 2. One bloom per vase 3. One vase: large or medium exhibition bloom, Section 1 or 2. One bloom 4. One vase: large or medium incurve blooms, Section 3, three blooms, one distinct cultivar or more 5. One vase: large or medium reflex blooms, Section 4, three blooms, one distinct cultivar or more 6. One vase: large or medium intermediate blooms, Section 5, three blooms, one distinct cultivar or more 7. One vase: large or medium anemone blooms, Section 6, three blooms, one distinct cultivar or more 8. One vase: large singles, Section 7, three blooms, one distinct cultivar or more 30

31 9. One vase: medium singles, Section 7, three blooms, one distinct cultivar or more 10. One vase: one medium or large bloom, Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 or One vase of sprays: three stems, one distinct cultivar 12. One vase of sprays: three stems, at least 2 distinct cultivars 13. One Charm pot plant. The NICHOLAS CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 2 and 3. The BAYLEY CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 4 to 13. CUT FLOWERS Scale A 14. Vase mixed flowers: outdoor grown, not less than three varieties 15. Three stems of flowering shrubs: one vase, any cultivars 16. Three stems of Michaelmas Daisies (Perennial Asters): one vase 17. Five Nerines 18. One vegetable, one flower/spike (excluding Chrysanthemum) 19. Five mixed Dahlias The FRED HILL MEMORIAL SALVER will be awarded to the winner of class 19. POT PLANTS Scale A All pots/pans to be no greater than 20cm diameter unless otherwise stated 20. One African Violet: pot grown 21. One flowering plant (excluding class 20): pot grown 22. One Foliage Plant: pot grown 23. One Scented Foliage Plant: pot grown 24. One Fern: pot grown, pot not greater than 30 cm diameter 25. A Collection of Three Cacti or Succulents: pot grown 26. One Cactus or Succulent: pot grown 27. Cacti/Succulent Garden: in a container not greater than 45 cm 28. One Pan of Alpine Cyclamen 29. One Pan of Alpine Flowers (not including cyclamen) The FARMER CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 14 to 29 31

32 FRUIT Scale A 30. Three Dessert Apples: any one variety, 80 mm diameter max 31. Three Cooking Apples: any one variety, 80 mm diameter max 32. Three Pears: any one variety 33. One Specimen Apple 34. One Specimen Pear 35. One Dish of other fruit. See Rule 17 The G NIXEY CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 30 to 35. VEGETABLES Scale A 36. Four Jacket Potatoes: any one variety 37. Four Potatoes: white, any one variety 38. Four Potatoes: not white, any one variety 39. Three Onions 40. Three Red Onions 41. Ten Shallots: pickling, 30 mm diameter max 42. Ten Shallots: exhibition 43. Three Bulbs Garlic 44. Three Bulbs Garlic (Elephant) 45. Three Parsnips 46. Three Leeks 47. Two Round Cabbages: with approximately 75 mm stalk 48. Two Red Cabbages: with approximately 75 mm stalk 49. Ten Brussels Sprouts 50. Three Beetroot, Globe 51. Three Beetroot, Long 52. Four Carrots, Long 53. Four Carrots, other than Long 54. Three Sweet Corn, cobs 55. Two Butternut Squash 56. Any other vegetable, not mentioned above, to be named. Minimum of two A SOCIETY CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes 36 to

33 NOVELTY CLASSES 57. An Ugly Vegetable (More than one entry can be exhibited by exhibitor in this class) Each entry 25p Prize Heaviest Pumpkin Prize Heaviest Marrow Prize 1.00 HOMECRAFTS Scale A 60. French Apple Tart own recipe, 8 /21cm dish 61. Victoria Sponge with Jam Filling - own recipe, 8 /21cm sponge tins 62. Five Chelsea buns 63. Jar of Cranberry Sauce 340g/12oz min 454g/16oz max HARWOOD CHALLENGE CUP awarded to exhibitor gaining most points in classes 60 to 63. MEN ONLY Scale A 64. Jar of mincemeat 340g/12oz min 454g/16oz max The MEN ONLY HOMECRAFT TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the Early Summer, Main Summer and Autumn Shows. FLORAL ART Scale C 65. Mulled Wine Inspired Wreath The TINGLEY BOWL will be awarded for the best exhibit in class 65. NOVICE FLORAL ART Scale B 66. Informal Arrangement in a Jug A DIPLOMA will be awarded. PHOTOGRAPHY Scale A Prints must not exceed 7 x Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed or Blue in 3 prints The RYAN TROPHY will be awarded to the best print in class 67 CRAFTS Scale A 68. Decorated Photo Frame - Max frame size 12 x 14 / 30 x 35cm 69. Crafted Poppy - Painted/Stitched/Carved/Knitted etc A DIPLOMA will be awarded. 33

34 RECIPE Summer Show Coffee and Walnut Cake - Class 122 Ingredients 225g/8oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 225g/8oz caster sugar 4 eggs 50ml/1¾fl oz strong coffee 225g/8oz self-raising flour 75g/2½oz walnuts For the buttercream topping 125g/4½oz unsalted butter 200g/7oz icing sugar 50ml/2fl oz strong coffee 12 walnut halves, to decorate Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Beat the butter and sugar together then add the eggs. Add the coffee and stir well. Then add the flour and walnuts. Spoon the cake mixture into two lined and greased 20cm/8 cake tins. Place in the oven at 180C/350F/Gas 4 for mins, or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool, and remove from tins. Make the buttercream by beating the butter and icing sugar together until pale and light. Add the coffee and mix well. Spread the buttercream over the top of each cake, then place one cake on top of the other. Decorate the top of the cake with the walnut halves. 34

35 TROPHY WINNERS 2017 Batten Trophy Monthly Competition To be advised at AGM To be advised at AGM EARLY SUMMER SHOW 2017 The Jubilee Trophy S.T.Trickey Trophy The Thornberry Challenge Cup The Brenda Young Cup The Nat. Sweet Pea Society Bronze Medal The Len Speller Shield The Maurice Spinks Memorial Cup The Bill Hobbs Memorial Challenge Bowl The Society Shield The R R Ebbetts Challenge Shield Caroline Cup W Earl Shield Dunn Memorial Cup Novice Floral Art Diploma Green Rosette (Best vegetable) Red Rosette (Best flower) Jayne Pumfrey Not Awarded Julie MacCulloch A.G.MacCulloch A.G.MacCulloch A.G.MacCulloch Helen Swyer Helen Swyer Not Awarded Barry Hillman Mary Green Ian Swyer Lorraine Saunders Elaine Bliss Jayne Pumfrey Helen Swyer POTATO IN A POT COMPETITION Anne Fryer g 2016 Winners that were announced at 2017 AGM Batten Trophy Monthly Competition 35 Ted Banks Mary Green

36 SUMMER SHOW 2017 Banksian Medal The Tom Pollington Memorial Cup The R R Ebbetts Cup The W H Phillips Cup The Harold Brown Challenge Cup The L Middleton Master Gardener The W Sparrow Challenge Shield Shoreham Top Tray Society Shield (Novice) Intermediate Class Diploma Salad Tray Diploma The Burgess Challenge Cup The Cheeseman Challenge Cup The Gladys Thomas Challenge Bowl The Lydon Shield The British Fuchsia Society Crested Spoon The British Fuchsia Society Blue Rosette The George Cook Challenge Cup W A Packer Challenge Cup Shoreham Top Vase The Flora Challenge Cup L Saunders Challenge Cup Fred & Val Shield (Photography) The Homecraft Shield Green Rosette (Best vegetable) Red Rosette (Best flower/pot plant) Open Craft Table Shoreham-by-sea Adelaide Cup (Best allotment) Best Large Garden Best Small Garden Ian Swyer Ian Swyer Ian Swyer Barry Hillman Ian Swyer Not Awarded Ian Swyer John Cole John McMurran Jayne Pumfrey Not Awarded John Cole Julie MacCulloch A G MacCulloch A G MacCulloch Gordon Welfare Gordon Welfare Helen Swyer Not Awarded Bruce Button Lorraine Saunders Mavis Maple Helen Swyer Mary Green A.G.MacCulloch John Cole Helen Swyer Not Awarded Not Awarded Ann Cox 36

37 AUTUMN SHOW 2017 The Bayley Cup Fred Hill Memorial Salver The Nicholas Cup Joyce & Doug Rowland Beginners Shield The Farmer Cup The G Nixey Challenge Cup A Society Cup The Harwood Challenge Cup The Tingley Bowl Novice Floral Art Diploma Ryan Trophy Men Only Homecraft Trophy Crafts - diploma Green Rosette (Best vegetable) Red Rosette (Best flower/pot plant) Julie MacCulloch Julie MacCulloch Not Awarded Not Awarded Helen Swyer Tim Loughton Ian Swyer Helen Swyer Gill Robbins Not Awarded Ian Swyer Doug Rowland Not Awarded A G MacCulloch Julie MacCulloch SPONSORS FOR 2017 Potato Competition Fuchsia Classes (Summer Show) Fruit Classes (Autumn Show) Rose & Vegetable Classes Craft Open Class (Summer Show) Shoreham Top Tray & Top Vase General 20 Sponsorship of Summer show Des Merican Ron Yetman Doug & Joyce Rowland Ann Cox Mavis Maple & Gill Robbins Brian & Daphne Thomas Ian & Helen Swyer A big thank you to all our sponsors and those who kindly donated to the society 37

38 MONTHLY MEETING COMPETITION nd February Pot of Crocus 2 nd March Souvenir of London 6 th April Three Daffodils Growing in a Pot 4 th May Poem of a Shed 1 st June Soft Toy Animal 6 th July Vase of Five Mixed Flowers 7 th September One Pressed Flower 5 th October Piece of Bling Jewellery 2 nd November An Item Decorated with a Poppy 7 th December Decorate Fir Cone 2019 Friday 4 th January No Meeting Friday 1 st February Annual General Meeting Subs due Dates for 2019 Shows Early Summer Show - Saturday 8 th June Summer Show - Saturday 10 th August Autumn Show Saturday 12 th October 38

39 Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society ENTRY FORM Allotment Competition This competition will be judged twice during the year Name: Address: Telephone Number: Allotment Site & Number:.... Plot Size..... Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society ENTRY FORM Garden Competition This competition will be judged once during the year. A Trophy will be awarded. Name: Address: Telephone Number: Please tick one box in each of the two sections: Large Garden Over 400 sqm Small Garden Under 400 sqm Front Garden Back Garden Entry forms should be returned to the Show Secretary no later than Friday 25 th May

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43 Shoreham by Sea Horticultural & Allotment Society Autumn Show Saturday 13 th October 2018 Entry Fee 25p per class ENTRY FORM Please circle around each class you wish to enter I declare that where appropriate the exhibits were grown or produced by me. Name (PLEASE PRINT)... Address: Telephone Number: Total entries.. x 25p = p Signature... The completed entry form together with entry fees to be sent to the Show Secretary no later than Thursday 11 th October. Entries can also be ed to dd.gardener@ntlworld.com