Summer Show ScheduleSchedule 2025 Summer Show Saturday 23rd 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 Holder: Bob Homeshore A collection of 3 dishes of fruit to include at least 3 kinds of fruit. Vegetable Class (Class 501) Winner receives the BILL FLAY MEMORIAL TROPHY Holder: Graham Edwards A collection of vegetables 6 distinct kinds to be staged at the exhibitor's discretion. Maximum size 100cm x 70cm (39" x 28") Flower Class (Class 502) Winner receives the ROWE TROPHY Holder: Graham Edwards A collection of 3 vases of cut flowers. Space allowed 120cm x 70cm (48” x 28”) Pot Plant Class (Class 503) Winner receives the CHALLENGE CUP given by the late Julian Fox Holder: David Smith A collection of 3 pot plants and/or house plants. Space allowed 120cm x 70cm (48” x 28”) Floral Art Class (Class 504) Winner receives the SOCIETY'S GOLDEN JUBILEE TROPHY For Floral Art: Holder: Sheena Page '??????' An exhibit to depict ?????? Space allowed 120cm x 120cm Cookery Class (Class 505) Winner receives the Championship Rolling PinTrophy Holder: Judy Payne (for her Childrens Tea Party) A Seaside Picnic - 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: Emily Fisher 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: John Emerton 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 43 and 44 Holder: Nicky Henderson The MRS E M RALPH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, for most points in the Cut Flower classes Holder: Graham Edwards The SID VAULTER TROPHY for the best exhibit in the Cut Flower Classes Holder: Linda Holden The RON HAYES CUP for the best exhibit in the Rose classes Holder: David Smith 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: Graham Edwards The PETER SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY given by the late Mrs A.Squire for best exhibit in the Pot Plant classes Holder: Hilary Shrove The DR FOX PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for best exhibit in the Floral Art Classes 200 - 206 Holdet: Jackie Crouch
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" square 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 ?
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, 5 blooms 55 Dahlias, decorative, over 152mm, 3 blooms 56 Dahlias, miniature / small ball, under 152mm, one vase, 5 blooms 57 Dahlias, pompom, under 52mm, one vase, 5 blooms, one or more variety 58 Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus, under 152mm, one vase, 5 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 pink, 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. 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 81 Vase of flowers for fragrance (single variety to be judged for fragrance) (Not Roses or Sweet Peas)
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: Jackie Crouch 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. 200 ? 201 ? 202 ? 203 ? 204 ? - not exceeding 25cm in width or depth 205 ? - an exhibit excluding flowers 206 ? - an exhibit not using floral foam 207 ? - Novice class, for those who have not won a prize at a show, apart from a village show.
COOKERY Kindly sponsored by ? The Cookery Cup will be awarded for the most points in this section. Holder: Andy Russell The Mrs N Humphrys Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in this section. Holder: Andy Russell
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 Focaacia 351 Vegetarian "Sausage" Roll 352 5 Fruit Scones 353 A Lardy Cake 354 3 Fat Rascals (recipe below) 355 5 pieces of Flapjack 356 5 Gluten Free Biscuits 357 A Ginger Cake 358 A combined home grown and homemade exhibit eg two apples and an apple pie or chutney 359 5 Lemon Tarts 360 5 pieces of Salted Caramel Fudge
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 lemon curd 375 1 jar of orange marmalade 376 1 jar of chutney 377 1 jar of pickled vegetables 378 1 jar of honey
Remember the Cookery Championship section Winner receives the Championship Trophy (Class 505) A Seaside Picnic Maximum size 60 x 60 cm (24x24”) To be judged for taste and decoration Betty's Fat Rascals Quantity 3 Ingredients 160g of plain and 160g SR flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch of sea salt 150g cold butter diced 95g caster sugar 160g dried mixed fruit Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange 2 medium eggs beaten, holding back some for egg wash 1-2 tablespoons of milk To decorate 6 glacé cherries cut in half 18 whole blanched almonds Method Oven 180°C fan (400°F or gas mark 6) Put flour and baking powder in a bowl rub in the butter, until fine breadcrumbs Add sugar, zest, spices and dried fruit and half the beaten egg to form a dough add milk if needed. Roll into 6 balls and flatten until 6-7cm in width and 3cm high Brush with remaining egg Put 2 half cherries for eyes and 3 almonds for teeth Bake for 20-25mins until golden CRAFT, ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Kindly sponsored by Bodley Studio The Cottrell Shield is awarded to the exhibitor with the most points. Holder: Kayley Readings The Mrs F.S. Haworth Cup is awarded for the exhibit most pleasing to the judge. Holder: Kayley Readings The Mrs Zena Westcott Cup will be given to the Senior Citizen with the best exhibit in the Art classes. Holder: Michele Weaver A Trophy, donated by the Wellington and District Camera Club, will be awarded to the best exhibit in Classes 325 – 332. Holder: Jennifer Liddel Entry fee 40 pence per class Prizes: 1st £2 2nd £1.50 3rd £1 CRAFT 300 A hand knitted or crocheted piece of dolls clothing 301 A hand made greeting card 302 An item made from an old pair of jeans 303 A knitted, crocheted or felted animal 304 A place mat made with fabric 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 A Mythical Creature. 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 Wildlife in my Area 326 Patterns in Nature 327 Fun with Water 328 Still Life 329 A Bridge 330 Wellington Architecture 331 Allotment Life 332 A Rainbow 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 under400 Potato Printing 401 A Flower Painting 402 A Duplo Model Children aged 5 - 10 The Eyles Perpetual Cup, presented by Mrs B Eyles will be awarded to the echibitor with the most points in this groupHolder: Elodie Avery The Children’s Perpetual Cup will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in this age group.Holder: Elodie Avery 405 A decorated Stone or Pebble (Tree themed) 406 A Bug Hotel 407 A Miniature Garden on a Plate 408 An Arrangement of Flowers in a Boot 409 A pretty leaf 410 A Collage of Natural Plant Material 411 A Lego Beach Scene 412 A photo Wellington 413 A Rocket made from a Plastic Bottle 414 A Vegetable Hedgehog 415 A Hand Puppet 416 Painting of a favourite animal 417 Any item of craft not included above Children ages 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: Joseph Goodman The Juniors’ Perpetual Cup will be presented for the most outstanding exhibit in this group. Holder: Millicent Avery 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: Elodie Avery 425 A Poster of Climate Change 426 A Close Up Photograph 427 An Arrangement of Flowers in a Boot 428 ? 429 ? 430 ? 431 ?
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 Butterfly Cakes Children aged 5-10 441 5 slices of Rocky Road (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 Rocky Road Ingredients:
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