Summer Show Schedule

Schedule 2024

Summer Show Saturday 24th  August at the Alan Rogers centre (next to the Princess Royal Sports centre)

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES (OPEN TO ALL)

Kindly sponsored by Webbers  

Exhibitors please make entries in the special box on the entry form.

Presentation as well as quality will be taken into consideration in the judging.

 

Fruit Class              (Class 500)    Winner receives the URSULA TRACEY MEMORIAL TROPHY                                              A collection of 3 dishes of fruit to include at least 3 kinds of fruit.                                                                                                   Holder: Not awarded

Vegetable Class    (Class 501)    Winner receives the BILL FLAY MEMORIAL TROPHY                             

                                   A collection of vegetables 6 distinct kinds to be staged at the exhibitor's discretion.                                                                     Holder: Graham Edwards

                                 Maximum size 100cm x 76cm  (39" x 30")

Flower Class          (Class 502)    Winner receives the ROWE TROPHY                                                                                                                     Holder: Not awarded

                                 A collection of 3 vases of cut flowers

                                Space allowed  137cm x 76cm (54" x 30")

Pot Plant Class     (Class 503)     Winner receives the CHALLENGE CUP given by the late Julian Fox                                                                    Holder: Tamsin Gamble

                                A collection of 3 pot plants and/or house plants

                                Space allowed 137cm x 76cm (54" x 30")

Floral Art Class     (Class 504)     Winner receives the SOCIETY'S GOLDEN JUBILEE TROPHY                                                                            Holder: Saranna Cogswell

Cookery Class     (Class 505)       Winner receives the Championship Trophy                                                                                                           Holder: Judy Payne

                              A Children's Birthday Party - to includes savoury and sweet items

 

                                                     To be staged in a space 120cm square.

 

 

                            


 

                                

FRUIT, VEGETABLE, CUT FLOWERS AND POT PLANTS

 

The following trophies will be awarded:

The NORMAN BROTHERS' GOBLET for most points in the Fruit classes                                                                        Holder: Mike Broom

The SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for most points in the Vegetable classes                                               Holder: Mike Hawkins

The SILVER JUBILEE SHIELD for the best exhibit in the Vegetable classes (10 - 40)                                                      Holder: Graham Edwards

The TOM NATION CUP for the best exhibit in the Onion or Shallot classes  (13 - 17)                                                       Holder: Mike Hawkins

The CECIL WEBBER MEMORIAL TROPHY for best exhibit in class 45                                                                            Holder: Graham Edwards

The MRS E M RALPH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, for most points in the Cut Flower classes                               Holder: Mike Hawkins

The SID VAULTER TROPHY for the best exhibit in the Cut Flower Classes                                                                      Holder: Mike Broom

The RON HAYES CUP for the best exhibit in the Rose classes                                                                                         Holder: Mike Hawkins

The PHILIP ROWE MEMORIAL TRAY for best exhibit in the Chrysanthemum classes                                                    Holder: David Smith

The WELLINGTON WEEKLY TROPHY for the best exhibit in the Dahlia classes                                                             Holder: Mike Hawkins

The PETER SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY given by the late Mrs A.Squire for best exhibit in the Pot Plant classes         Holder: Christine Tron

 


 

FRUIT CLASSES

                     Kindly sponsored by Sheppy's                   
           

1.  Plums,                    6 specimens

2.  Dessert Apples,     6 specimens

3.  Cooking Apples,    6 specimens

4.  Apple,                    heaviest specimen (minimum 200g)

5.  Pears,                   6 specimens

6.  Soft fruit, one variety, displayed on a plate, 20cm / 8" maximum, quantity appropriate to kind.

7.  Any other kind of edible fruit, not included in classes 1 - 6, quantity appropriate to kind.

 Please name varieties, if possible

SEE ALSO CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FOR FRUIT


 

VEGETABLE CLASSES

 

Please name varieties, if possible

ALSO SEE CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FOR VEGETABLES

  

10   Potatoes, white, 5 specimens (may include salad potatoes)

11   Potatoes, coloured, 5 specimens (may include salad potatoes)

12   Collection of potatoes, 3 cultivars (named) 3 plates of 3

13   Onions, 5 exhibition, from seed, dressed

14   Onions, 5 exhibition, from sets, dressed

15   Onions, 6 not exceeding 75mm - 3" in diameter, from seed

16   Onions, 6 not exceeding 75mm - 3" in diameter, from sets

17   Shallots, 12 specimens

18   Beetroot, 3 specimens

19   Carrots, stump rooted, 3 specimens

20   Carrots, long rooted or intermediate, 3 specimens

21   Parsnips, 2 specimens

22  French beans, 9 specimens

23  Runner beans, 9 specimens

24  Cabbage, 2 heads

25  Cauliflower, 2 heads

26  Vegetable marrow, 1 pair for table, not exceeding 30cm - 12"

27  Vegetable marrow, heaviest specimen

28   Courgettes, 3 specimens, not exceeding 15cm - 6"

29   Red tomatoes, dish of 5 specimens

30   Tomatoes, 1 truss 'Cherry' type

31   Tomatoes, dish of 3 Beefsteak type

32   Tomatoes, a dish of any other variety, quantity appropriate to variety

33   Cucumber, 2, any variety

34   Sweet peppers, 3 specimens

35   Chilli peppers, 3 specimens

36   Rhubarb, 5 stems

37   Bunch of 5 radishes

38   Pumpkin, 1 specimen

39   Edible squash, 1 specimen

40   Any other vegetable

41   A misshapen vegetable!

42   Parsley, 6 stems in a vase

43  2 lettuces

44  Collection of culinary herbs, 6 distinct type, labelled and for decorative

      effect, in a space not to exceed 38cm - 15" squar

45   Collection of mixed vegetables, 4 or more distinct kinds, in a trug, to appeal to the eye and palate

 

Please name varieties, if possible

 

SEE ALSO CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FOR VEGETABLES 

  

 

 

 

 

 


 

CUT FLOWER CLASSES

Kindly sponsored by Chelston Nurseries 

 

50   Rose, 1 specimen bloom

51   Rose, 3 stems

52   Container of mixed roses

53   Roses, one vase, one variety, to show 3 stages of growth

54   Dahlias, decorative, under 152mm, one vase, 3 blooms

55   Dahlias, decorative, over 152mm, 3 blooms

56   Dahlias, miniature / small ball, under 152mm, one vase, 3 blooms

57   Dahlias, pompom, under 52mm, one vase, 5 blooms, one or more variety

58   Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus, under 152mm, one vase, 3 blooms

59   Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus, over 152mm,  3 blooms

60   Dahlias, any other type, 3 blooms

61   Chrysanthemums, one vase, 3 blooms or 3 spray, one or more varieties.

62   Gladioli, one vase, 3 spikes

63   Hydrangeas, one vase, 3 blooms

64   Sweet Peas, one vase, 6 stems

65   Zinnias, one vase, 5 blooms

66   A garden flower, predominantly yellow, one stem

67   Garden flowers, perennials, excluding flowers in classes 50-65, one vase, one kind

68   Garden flowers, one vase, one colour predominating

69   Garden flowers, one vase any kind of annual, shown within 12 months of sowing

70   A vase of flowers whose names all begin with the same letter. eg. dahlia, delphinium .....Flowers to be listed.

71   A vase of mixed flowers

72   A display of fuchsias, 6 heads to be displayed in water – at least 3 different   varieties

73   Ornamental foliage, one vase, one or more kinds

74   Ornamental fruits or berries, one vase, one or more kinds

75   Flowering shrub, one vase, one or more kinds

76   A selection of grasses in a container

77   A selection of seed heads in a vase

78  A pretty leaf

79  A jam jar of weeds

80  1 sunflower head

 

                       

POT PLANTS / HOUSE PLANTS 

Kindly sponsored by Willowbrook Nurseries

POT PLANTS / HOUSE PLANTS 

                                                                       

90    One pelargonium / geranium

91    One fuchsia, any type

92    One fuchsia, grown from a plug purchased at the Spring Flower Show

93    One orchid

94    One fern

95    One flowering begonia

96    Any other flowering plant

97    Any other foliage plant

98    One cactus or succulent

99    A bucket of home made compost                                                                                   

 

SEE ALSO CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FOR CUT FLOWERS AND POT PLANTS     

 

 

 

 

Floral Art

Kindly sponsored by Covenant Care 

 

The Humphries Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in classes 200-206. Holder: Michele Weaver

A Perpetual Challenge Cup given by the late Dr C. Fox will be awarded for the best exhibit in the Floral Art classes, 200 -206.  Joy Garland

An exhibit is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within the space specified in the show schedule. Plant material to predominate in all classes. Unless stated, the space allowed is:  width 76 cm, depth 76cm (30"), height optional.  Exhibits mady be brought already or partially done.. Tables are covered in a light blue/grey fabric. This year, exhibitors may bring exhibits partially or wholly done, in order to reduce time spent in the hall.

                                                         

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COOKERY

 Kindly sponsored by Odette's Tearoom

 

The Cookery Cup will be awarded for the most points in this section.  Holder: Judy  Payne  

The Mrs N Humphrys Perpetual Challenge Cup  will be awarded for the best exhibit in this section. Holder: Ellie Priddle

 

Entry fee 40 pence per class                                  Prizes: 1st  £2,  2nd £1.50     3rd £1

 

 

It is requested that exhibits are displayed on firm/rigid disposable plates and placed in a large, clear plastic food bag to cover the exhibit and the plate. No cling film, please.

 

350  A cottage loaf

351  A Scotch egg

352  5 savoury scones

353  A chocolate Swiss roll

354  A French apple tart (recipe below)

355  5 pieces of millionaire shortbread

356  5 gluten free biscuits

357  A  carrot cake

358   A combined home grown and homemade exhibit eg two apples and an

         apple pie or chutney

359  5 jam tarts                         

360  5 pieces of coconut ice

 

370 1 jar of strawberry jam               371  1 jar of raspberry jam                        

372 1 jar of any other jam                 373  1 jar of jelly                                           

374 1 jar of fruit curd                         375  1 jar of orange marmalade

376 1 jar of chutney                          377  1 jar of pickled veg

378  1 jar of runny honey                  379  1 jar of set honey

 

 

Remember the Cookery Championship section

 Winner receives the Championship Trophy

(Class 505)

 A Children's Birthday Party Tea

 To be judged for taste and decoration       

 

   

CRAFT, ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

 

 Kindly sponsored by Bodley Studio

 

The Cottrell Shield is awarded to the exhibitor with the most points.  Holder: Jackie Tapsfield

 The Mrs F.S. Haworth Cup is awarded for the exhibit most pleasing to the judge.  Holder: John Harmsworth

 The Mrs Zena Westcott Cup will be given to the  Senior Citizen with the best exhibit  in the Art classes.  Holder: Jackie Tapsfield 

 A Trophy, donated by the  Wellington and District Camera Club, will be awarded to the best exhibit in Classes 325 – 332. Holder: Pete Crabtree

 

Entry fee  40 pence per class  Prizes: 1st  £2    2nd £1.50   3rd  £1

 

CRAFT

     300   A hand knitted or crocheted hat

     301   A home made candle

     302   An item made from an old pair of jeans

     303   A  knitted, crocheted or felted animal

     304   A  quilt for a cot

     305   A home made soap (solid)

     306   Something new from something old

     307   A cushion 

     308   An item of jewellery

     309   Any item of craft made from wood, metal, glass or plastic

     310   An item of sugar craft

 

      FAMILY / GROUP PROJECT

      315   An Olympic torch

 

   ART      

     318   A drawing -  pencil, charcoal, pastels etc

     319   A watercolour

     320   A painting in any other medium

     321   A collage

     322   An item of pottery

      323   A photograph and a picture (drawn or painted) of the same subject. Both to be displayed

 

   PHOTOGRAPHY  (one photograph per class) 

      Entries should be no larger than A4 (210 x297mm or 8.27 x 11.69 inches) including the mount.  In square format, no larger than 8.27 inches. Please do observe          these sizes. Those exceeding this size will have to be removed due to space limitations.

      325  Tonedale

      326  Monochrome

      327  Bugs or insects

      328  Sport

      329  A view from above

      330  Making a splash

      331  Wellington Park

      332  An English Country Garden, created using  AI

 

                  

 

 JUNIOR CLASSES 

 Kindly sponsored by Risdon Hosegood

You can put two entries in any class but will be awarded one prize only                      

Children 4 and under

400   A rolled marble painting

401   A Hungry Caterpillar mask

402   A collage made from cardboard

        

Children aged 5 – 10

The Eyles Perpetual Cup, presented by Mrs B. Eyles, will be awarded to the exhibitor

with the most points in this group.  Holder: Millicent Avery

The Children’s Perpetual Cup will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in this

age group.  Holder: Elodie Avery

 

405   A picture of the Olympics (maximum size A3)

406   Make an Olympic medal

407   A decorated stone or pebble

408   A bird feeder

409   A miniature garden on a plate

410   An arrangement of flowers in a jam jar

411   A pretty leaf

412   A cress creature

413   A knitted or crafted item made from wool or felt

414   A Lego boat

415   A  photo Wellington

416   A matchbox (55 x 35 mm max) filled with as many items beginning with the letter ‘F'. A list of

         the contents to be placed beside the matchbox

417   Any item of craft not included above

 

Children aged 11 – 16

The Spiller Perpetual Trophy, given by Mr T. Spiller, will be awarded to the exhibitor  with the most points in this group.

Holder: Verity Hill

The Juniors’ Perpetual Cup will be presented for the most outstanding exhibit in this group.

Holder:  Verity Hill

The Schools’ Cup, given in memory of the late Dr and Mrs Harding, will be awarded to the

school with the most points in all Junior classes.

Holder: 

 

425   Make an Olympic medal

426   A Banksy inspired piece of graffiti

427   A photo of a bird

428   Design a poster for the Olympics

429  An arrangement of flowers in a jam jar

430   A Lego building

431  A bird box

 

 

JUNIOR COOKERY SECTION

 

It is requested that exhibits are displayed on firm/rigid disposable plates and placed in a large, clear plastic food bag to cover the exhibit and the plate. No cling film, please.

Cooking will be judged for taste and decoration

 

Children aged 4 and under

 440  3 chocolate crispie cakes

 

Children aged 5-10

 441  5 slices of tiffin (recipe below)                                                          

 

Children aged 11-16

 442  A decorated cake

                                                                                               PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS TO ENTER

REMEMBER THE SCHOOLS’ TROPHY

 

We encourage children to do their own exhibits with minimal help from an adult