SECTION 1 – FLOWERS

1.

1 Bloom, large flowered H.T. Rose, any colour

2.

3 Blooms, large flowered Roses, one or more varieties

3.

1 Bloom, large flowered Rose, red or pink

4.

1 Bloom, large flowered  Rose, white or yellow

5.

1 stem, Cluster flowered Rose

6.

3 stems, Cluster flowered Roses, one or more varieties

7.

3 stems Miniature Roses/Patio Roses

8.

3 stems Rambler and/or Climbing Roses

9.

3 stems Old Fashioned Type Roses /Shrub Roses – one or more varieties

10.

Container of Roses (maximum 7 blooms)

11.

1 stem – Rose/Roses any variety for novices (open to anyone who has not previously won a prize exhibiting roses)

12.

A container of Sweet Peas (9 stems)

13.

3 containers of Sweet Peas, 3 distinct varieties, 4 stems of each

14.

A container of  Mixed  Flowers (own foliage permitted) Max.  9 stems

15.

A container of Flowers all the same variety - 5 Stems

16

Display of Foliage in a container

17.

Pelargonium/Geranium Pips – 6 single florets - Society boxes available

18.

Pinks or Carnations – 5 stems

19.

Flowering Trees or Shrubs – 3 stems

20.

Two Hosta Leaves in a Vase

21.

Three Clematis Blooms

22.

One Pot Plant for foliage (see regulation 10)

23.

One Pot Plant in flower (Excluding Orchids) (see regulation 10)

24.

One Orchid Plant in bloom (must have been in exhibitor’s possession for 6 months (see regulation 10)

25.

A container of plants as grown

26.

One cactus or succulent in a container as grown (see regulation 10)

SECTION 2 – FRUIT & VEGETABLES

28.

Gooseberries – 6

29.

Strawberries – 6 with stalks

30.

Rhubarb – 3 sticks

31.

Dish of any other fruit (min. quantity 2 – Max 6) (e.g. Blackcurrants 6 Strigs, Lemons 2)

32.

Collection of Herbs – 4 varieties in separate containers
Choose from the following list. (only 1 variety of Mint may be used)
Basil, Bay, Chives, Mint, Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage (Salvia officinalis only), Fennel (not Florence fennel).

33.

Broad Beans – 6

34.

Spring Onions – 6

35.

Collection of Vegetables (including salads) – 3 different kinds in a tray maximum 61 cm by 61 cm – quantity 2 of each

SECTION 3 – DOMESTIC CLASSES
(see regulation 11)

39.

Celebration Cake

40.

Jam – 1 jar **

41.

Lemon Curd – 1 jar **

**Must have wax discs and cellophane tops. See showing instructions in our Guide to Exhibitors

42.

A set of three snapshots  “Reflections”

43.

A framed photograph of a Horticultural subject – max.space allowed 38 cm square

44.

A picture – any medium, space allowed 45 cm max.

45.

A hand crafted article – knitwear or crochet

46.

Any other Hand Crafted Article.

SECTION 4 – JUNIOR CLASSES (Age up to 15 must be stated on entry form)
See regulation 11

47.

3 Rose Stems – to be displayed in a Society Vase

48.

49.

50.

A Collage Subject “Fairground “ Max A4

1.

All classes are open to all persons, except where noted i.e. Novice classes.   In accordance with the latest edition of the RHS Handbook, only one person per household may exhibit in any class with produce from the same garden and/or allotment, unless the exhibit is entered in joint names, excluding class 21 in the Spring Show, Daffodil supplied by the Society.

2.

All exhibits, unless provided in the additional regulations, must have been grown or made by the exhibitor.

3.

Entry forms should be received by the Show Secretary not later than the Thursday before the Show. Late entries will only be accepted up to 9.00am. Only one entry per person per class.

4.

There will be no entry fees, except for late entries received after Thursday for which a charge of 20p per exhibit will be made.

5.

Entries must be staged between 8.30 and 10.30am on the day of the Show.

6.

Exhibitors should collect Show Cards from the Show Secretary. Cards to be placed face downwards in front of the exhibit. It is helpful if varieties are labelled (this could affect the judge’s decision).

7.

No exhibitor is permitted to move another exhibitor’s entry. A show steward must be contacted.

8.

Exhibitors should consult members of the Committee present at the staging of exhibits on any queries as to the correct class for particular exhibits.

9.

Vases are available for exhibitors’ use, although they may provide their own containers if they wish. All pot plants must stand on a dish or saucer.

10.

Pot plants must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for three months and Orchids 6 months.  The same pot plant can only be exhibited Once in a Calendar Year.

11.

Items exhibited in Domestic and Junior Classes must not have been shown previously at Society Shows.

12.

In collections of vegetables and salad vegetables, the numbers required are as shown below.  R.H.S. classification and pointing will be followed.

Salad vegetables are vegetables used in either a raw or cooked state and served in salads as a cold dish. All salading vegetables should be young, fresh, clean and of attractive appearance. Quantities for collections shown in brackets. The following kinds may be used for horticultural show purposes:
Beans – Broad (6), Runner(9), Dwarf or French(9), beetroot (3), cabbages (2), carrots (4), celeriac (2), celery (2), chicory (2), chives (1 bunch), corn salad or lambs’ lettuce (1 bunch), cress (seedlings) in a pot 150mm dia. max., courgettes (3), cucumbers (2), endive (2), florence fennel (2), kohlrabi (2), leeks (3), lettuces (2), marrows (2), mustard/rape(seedlings), in a pot 150mm dia. max., onions (green salad) (6), onions under 250g & 250 or over (4), oriental brassicas (2), parsnips (3), peas (6 pods), potatoes (4), radishes (6), shallots (9) sweet peppers (2), tomatoes large (6), medium (6), small (6), turnips (2) and watercress (1 bunch). 
Any other vegetable not listed above can be included in a collection and the quantity should be  a Minimum of 2.

13.

Property is displayed at the exhibitor's risk.

14.

Judging will take place between 10.45 am and 12.30pm.

15.

Points will be awarded: 1st – 3 points, 2nd – 2 points, 3rd – 1 point, but see also the additional regulations for each show.

16.

There will be monetary prizes for Junior Entries only: 1st - 50p, 2nd -40p, 3rd -30p. Prize money may be collected from the Show Secretary from 3.00pm onwards.

17.

All Shows will be judged in accordance to the rules and regulations of the latest edition of the RHS Show Handbook and any prize or award may be withheld at the discretion of the judges, whose decision shall be final in all cases.

18.

All disputes will be settled by the Show Committee.

19.

Members of the public will be admitted from 2.00pm. Entry will be free.

20.

Trophies, medals & certificates - presented by the Town Mayor at 3.30pm.

21.

Exhibits must not be removed until 4.00pm.