Schedule of To be held on Saturday 15 th July 2017 at Porlock Village Hall 2.00-4.30pm Raffle : Plant Stall : Book Stall : Teas Admission 1 (Members and Children have free admission) Presentation of Cups and Trophies at 4.30pm www.porlockhortisoc.weebly.com
PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUPS and TROPHIES awarded in 2016 Norman Hadden Trophy (presented by the late Mrs M Edwards) for most points in Flower, Vegetable and Fruit classes, Spring and Summer Shows combined J K Ramsay Cup (presented by Mrs D Ramsay) for most points in Decorative classes, Spring and Summer Shows combined Blathwayt Cup (presented by the late Mrs Blathwayt) for winner of most points in Sections I, II, and III (Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit) Present holder: Mr Malcolm Appleton Reeves Cup (presented by Mr H Reeves) for Runner-up in Sections I, II and III (Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit) Present holder: Catherine Haw Rose Bowl (presented by the late Mrs T. H. Rawle) for most points in the Rose Classes 101-105 Slade Cup (presented by the late Mrs A Slade) for the most points in Section I (Flowers) Rawle Cup (presented by the late Mrs T. H. Rawle) for the most points in Section II (Vegetables) Present holder: Catherine Haw Russell Thomas Cup (presented by the late Mrs Russell Thomas) for the most points in Section IV (Decorative) Hadden Cup (presented by the late Mr N. G. Hadden) for the best exhibit in Section I (Flowers) Present holder: Mrs Lin Littlefield Smith Cup (presented by the late Mr R. F Smith) for best exhibit in the Sweet Pea Classes 108-109 Present holder: Mrs Lin Littlefield Hadden Children s Cup (presented by the late Mr N. G. Hadden) for the best exhibit in Section V (Children aged 13 and under) Present holder: Beverley Pratt E & W Pugsley Cup for the best collection of Vegetables Present holder: Catherine Haw Primo Vineis Cup (presented by Mrs K. S. Vineis) for the best exhibit in Section III (Fruit) Present holder: Mr Peter Leather Harry Rawle Cup (presented by the late Mrs T. H. Rawle) for the best exhibit in Sections I, II and III (Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit) Present holder: Mrs Lin Littlefield The Jock Currie Memorial Cup (presented by Mrs D Currie) for best exhibit in Section VI (Handicrafts) Present holder: Caroline King The Liz Simmonds Salver (presented by Mrs N Simmonds) for best exhibit in Section VII (Photographs) Present holder: Mr Peter Leather People s Choice Award (presented in memory of Mr L Perkins) this year for exhibits in Section I, Flowers Present holder: Mrs Lin Littlefield Please could all cup holders return cups, in a clean condition, by 10.00am on Show Day
Mrs L Allsopp Miss E Anderson Mr and Mrs M Appleton Mrs S Ascroft Mr and Mrs D Baldwin Mrs S Coombs Mr and Mrs P Day Mr and Mrs N Douglass Mr and Mrs J Else Mrs A Fair Mrs C Fitzgerald Patrons Mrs L Fitzgerald Miss E Floyde Mr and Mrs T Forster Mr and Mrs O Good Mr and Mrs N Greenwood Mrs M Griffiths Mrs M Kay Mrs V Martin Mrs P McKown Mrs S Medlam Mr and Mrs P Murch Mrs A Palmer Mr and Mrs M Robertson Mr and Mrs M Sage Mr and Mrs A Short Mr T V Stiles-Cox Mrs R Toeman Mrs M Westerdale Mrs M Wildig Mr and Mrs R Wood Hon Life Members Mrs S Butler Mrs A Holley Committee Hon Chairperson Paul Murch 01643 862533 Hon Secretary Anna Toeman 01643 863074 Hon Treasurer Rita Swindells 01643 862011 Entries Secretary Peter Leather 01643 863398 Mr P Day Mrs W Day Mrs D Dean Mrs K Else Mrs C Fitzgerald Mrs B Glossop Mrs L Littlefield Mrs M Murch Mrs M Wildig SPONSORS and SUPPORTERS Porlock Horticultural and Crafts Society is grateful to the following businesses in Porlock and Porlock Weir who supported the Shows in 2016 Gift and Candy Porlock Post Office The Big Cheese Porlock Vale Newsletter Pieces of Eight Top Ship, Porlock Clive Downs Butcher Overstream Tax and Accounting Exmoor Photography Costcutter Porlock Visitor Centre D.J. Miles and Co Seapoint Holiday Apartments Porlock Caravan Park Home Cook Café Bottom Ship, Porlock Weir Overstream Guest House Jana Henrie Squires Porlock Village Hall
A ROSETTE will be awarded for the best exhibit in each Section PRIZE MONEY for all classes: 1, 50p, 25p, except Class 201: 2, 1, 50p Section I Flowers 101. Six Rose blooms, six distinct varieties 102. One specimen Rose bloom, any variety 103. One bloom or spray of a fragrant Rose, any variety 104. Bowl or vase of Roses 105. Three sprays of Floribunda Roses, including Polyantha, shrub and other roses 106. Vase of Pinks, six to twelve stems 107. Five spikes of Antirrhinums 108. Four vases of Sweet Peas, four distinct varieties, five spikes to a vase 109. One vase of Sweet Peas, eleven spikes, one or more varieties 110. One spike of Gladiolus, any variety 111. Three Dahlias, cactus and semi-cactus 112. Three Dahlias, decorative 113. Five Pompon Dahlias (not exceeding 2in/5cm in diameter) 114. One vase of annuals or biennials, one or more varieties 115. Annuals growing in a pot, one or more variety 116. Three vases of herbaceous perennials, distinct kinds/varieties (other than those mentioned elsewhere in the schedule) 117. One vase of herbaceous perennials, one or more varieties (other than those mentioned elsewhere in the schedule) 118. One vase of Penstemons 119. One vase or pot of flowers grown from bulbs 120. Bowl or vase (not to exceed 9in/23cm in diameter) of Nasturtiums 121. Bowl or vase (not to exceed 9in/23cm in diameter) of Pansies 122. Bowl or vase (not to exceed 9in/23cm in diameter) of Violas 123. Bowl or vase (not to exceed 9in/23cm in diameter) of Mixed Garden Flowers 124. Three heads of Lacecap Hydrangeas 125. Three heads of Hydrangeas, other than lacecaps, pink or red 126. Three heads of Hydrangeas, other than lacecaps, blue 127. Three heads of Hydrangeas, other than lacecaps, white 128. Five sprays of Fuchsias, no fewer than three varieties 129. Three sprays of Fuchsias, one or more varieties 130. Three vases of shrubs, in flower, distinct kinds/varieties 131. One vase of shrubs, in flower, one variety 132. Pot of Orchids
133. Pot plant in flower (pot not to exceed 9in/23cm diameter) 134. Pot plant, ornamental foliage (pot not to exceed 9inches/23cms diameter) 135. Pot of Regal or Zonal Pelargoniums (pot not to exceed 9in/23cm diameter) 136. Pot of flowering Begonias (pot not to exceed 9in/23cm diameter) 137. Potted Fern (pot not to exceed 9in/23cm diameter) 138. A Carnivorous plant 139. A Cactus or Succulent (pot not to exceed 10in/25cm) 140. One vase or pot (not exceeding 10in/25cm diameter) of any climbing plant, one variety, including shrubs and climbing Roses 141. A container planted for summer bedding (container not to exceed 15in/ 38cm diameter). RULE 2 NEED NOT APPLY 142. Best flower in your garden on Show Day (entries will be accepted up to 10.00am on Show Day) It is hoped that every effort will be made to name varieties in the above classes as this adds considerably to the general interest Section II Vegetables 201. Collection of vegetables, four kinds, the number of each kind to be the same as single classes 202. A collection of vegetables, three kinds, suitable for a salad 203. Five potatoes (white) 204. Five potatoes (coloured) 205. Peas, seven pods 206. Broad Beans, seven pods 207. Dwarf Beans, seven pods 208. Runner Beans, seven pods 209. One lettuce, to be shown as grown, roots in moss or jar 210. Five carrots, trimmed 211. Three parsnips, trimmed 212. Three beetroots, trimmed 213. Nine shallots 214. Five onions, including onion sets, thoroughly dried and trimmed 215. Three courgettes, not to exceed 6in/15cm in length 216. A marrow 217. One cucumber, any variety 218. Three tomatoes 219. A truss of small-type tomatoes 220. Three sticks of rhubarb
221. Any other kind of vegetable 222. Collection of culinary herbs, no fewer than four kinds 223. Longest Runner Bean (this class is not included in cup points) It is hoped that every effort will be made to name varieties in the above classes as this adds considerably to the general interest Section III Fruit 301. Dish of fifteen Gooseberries 302. Currants Red or White dish of approximately 7oz/200g 303. Currants Black dish of approximately 7oz/200g 304. Loganberries or Tayberries dish of fifteen 305. Raspberries dish of fifteen 306. Any other variety of fruit dish of at least five It is hoped that every effort will be made to name varieties in the above classes as this adds considerably to the general interest Section IV Decorative Materials and blooms may be purchased. Exhibits must not exceed 24in wide unless otherwise stated 401. A miniature arrangement not to exceed 3in diameter 402. A foliage and grasses only arrangement. Accessories allowed 403. An arrangement to celebrate Winnie the Pooh s 90 th Birthday. Accessories allowed 404. An arrangement of floating flowers, bowl not to exceed 9in/23cm diameter 405. Have-a-Go a vase or bowl of summer flowers for anyone who has never won a decorative class at a PHACS show Section V Children aged 13 and under 501. A model bug made from vegetables 502. A picture of a tree using leaves 503. Any flower growing in a pot Section VI Handicrafts 601. A greetings card, free choice 602. A hand or machine made garment, free choice 603. A cushion, free choice 604. A felted item, free choice 605. A hand-knitted item, free choice 606. A crocheted item, free choice
607. A quilted or patchwork item 608. An embroidered item including freestyle or counted thread work in silk or cotton. Not to exceed 4 square feet in area 609. A textile or canvas picture mounted, framed or unframed. Any stitchery on canvas using man-made or natural fibres. Not to exceed 4 square feet in area 610. Any handmade item leather, pottery, wood, jewellery, beading, metal etc (any medium other than textile). Maximum space 2ft by 2ft No Handicraft exhibit should have been entered in a previous PHACS show Section VII Photographs 701. A black and white photograph, any subject 702. Weather, a colour or black and white photograph 703. The West Somerset Coast, a colour photograph 704. Chimneys, a colour or black and white photograph 705. First-timers a colour photograph, any subject, for anyone who has never entered a PHACS photographic competition before 706. For children aged 13 and under - a colour photograph, any subject No photograph should have been entered in a previous PHACS show. Photographs must be A4 or smaller in size. Photographs can be mounted or un-mounted Section VIII Homemade Drink in a Bottle 801. An alcoholic drink made from a kit (to be exhibited in a glass bottle with appropriate top) 802. An alcoholic drink made without a kit (to be exhibited in a glass bottle with appropriate top) 803. A non-alcoholic cordial made from fruit or flowers (to be exhibited in a glass or plastic bottle with appropriate top) The People s Choice This year will be awarded to Section II, Vegetables Banksian Medal The Banksian Medal is awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society to the winner of the largest total amount of prize money in the whole of the horticultural classes at the Spring and Summer shows combined. Any exhibitor who has won the Banksian medal in the last two years is not eligible to win. 2016 Winner: Mr Malcolm Appleton 2015 Winner: Mrs Tina Turner
1. Competition is open to all. RULES and PROCEDURES 2. All exhibits in Sections I, II and III must be bona-fide grown by the Exhibitor or in their possession at least 2 months before the show. Anyone infringing this rule will forfeit all prizes and will not be permitted to exhibit in any future show. 3. All exhibits in the Handicraft Classes must be the unaided work of the competitor. 4. All exhibits must be staged by 10:30am on the day of the Show, and must not be removed until the presentation of cups and trophies has been completed. 5. The hall will open from 6pm-7pm on the evening before the Show and from 8am on the day of the Show for staging purposes. 6. Cards, corresponding with the entries, will be given to Exhibitors on the evening before and the morning of the Show and Exhibitors must ensure they are properly placed. 7. Entry forms should be sent in a sealed envelope to: Entries Secretary, Peter Leather, 14 Hawkcombe View, Porlock, TA24 8NB or to Gift and Candy, no later than Tuesday 11 th July. Entry fee 20p per class, or any number of entries for 2.00. There is no entry fee for children s classes. No person may enter more than one exhibit per class. Entries for Class 142 will be accepted up until 10.00am on Show Day. No late entries will be accepted. 8. The decision of the judges shall be final. Judges may withhold prizes at their discretion. 9. Any Exhibitor wishing to make an objection shall lodge it in writing with the Hon. Secretary before 4pm on Show Day with a deposit of 1. The deposit will be forfeited if the objection is not upheld. 10. The Treasurer will pay out the Prize Money from 3pm on Show Day. Money unclaimed will be forfeited. 11. Membership of the Society is open to all. Membership is 3 per person or 6 to become a Patron. Please contact the Treasurer for an application form. 12. No dogs are allowed in the Show, except Assistance Dogs. Printed at the Lovelace Community Resource Centre, Porlock, Somerset