Section A – Flowers
The Jubilee Cup is awarded for the best entry in the Rose Class (1)
Unless specified otherwise, vases are supplied by the club
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roses | One vase, three stems, may be mixed – This is the Jubilee Cup Class |
| 2 | Fuchsia heads | Six single (boxes and lids supplied) |
| 3 | Fuchsia heads | Six double or semi-double (boxes and lids supplied) |
| 4 | Mixed Garden Flowers | Arranged in a club vase |
| 5 | Annuals | One vase, 3 stems, may be mixed |
| 6 | Flowering Shrub | One vase, 3 stems, may be mixed, 45cm (18″) wide (max) |
| 7 | Dahlias | One vase, 3 stems, may be mixed |
| 8 | Flowering Pot Plant | One, 18cm (7″) diameter pot (max) |
| 9 | Foliage Pot Plant | One, 18cm (7″) diameter pot (max) |
| 10 | Succulent/Cactus | One succulent or one cactus |
Section B – Fruit & Vegetables
The John Vaughan Cup is presented to the best exhibit in the Fruit and Vegetable section The Brian Knight Memorial Cup is awarded to the entrant obtaining the most points in the Fruit and Vegetables section The Banksian Medal is awarded to the entrant with the most points in the horticultural sections – the Flowers and the Fruit and Vegetables
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Runner Beans | Six Pods |
| 12 | Longest Runner Bean | One |
| 13 | Carrots | Five, with 7.5cm (3″) of tops |
| 14 | Beetroot | Three, with 7.5cm (3″) of tops |
| 15 | Potatoes (white) | Four, white variety |
| 16 | Potatoes (red) | Four, coloured variety |
| 17 | Tomatoes, Small Fruited | Ten, not exceeding 4cm (1½”) diameter |
| 18 | Tomatoes, Medium Fruited | Five, approx. 6cm (2¼”) diameter |
| 19 | Onions | Four onions – your choice of weight/size |
| 20 | Shallots | Twelve, with tied tops |
| 21 | Any other vegetable(s) not in schedule | Minimum of two and maximum of four taking no more than 45cm (18″) x 45cm (18″) of space displayed in your own container |
| 22 | Herbs | Four distinct cultivars, cut, in individual vases supplied by the club. Please label. |
| 23 | Cook’s Herbs | Six culinary herbs cut for the kitchen window sill, in a container of your choice. Please label. |
| 24 | Apples, Culinary | Five with stalks |
| 25 | Apples, Dessert | Five with stalks |
| 26 | Any other fruit not in schedule | Number at exhibitor’s discretion |
Section C – Photography
Photographs may be any size and printed on any medium up to A4 in size
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 27 |
Micro Photography |
A photograph of something difficult to see with the naked eye. It might be just one bud of a flower, or a stamen within a flower, a single blade of grass, anything vaguely connected to the horticultural world! Left entirely to your imagination. Any size up to A4 |
Section D – Handicraft
For Section D, everyone is encouraged to place a coin next to the exhibit they like best. At the end of the show the exhibit with the most coins will be the winner.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Knitting | 1 Piece |
| 29 | Crochet | 1 Piece |
| 30 | Any other handicraft | 1 Piece |
Handicraft might be needlework, drawing, carving or any other craft work
Section E – Floral Art
The Gwyneth Shaw Cup is awarded for the best exhibit in Section E. The HEB Andrews Cup is awarded for the most points in the Floral Art section.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31 |
Shot Glass |
Fresh flowers and foliage arranged in a shot glass (supplied by the club). No more than 15cm (6″) in any direction above the rim of the glass |
| 32 | Foliage Only | Up to 45cm x 45cm (18″ x 18″) wide/deep. Arrangement to use fresh green foliage only |
| 33 | All the Fun of the Fair | Up to 45cm x 45cm (18″ x 18″) wide/deep. A colourful display of blooms and foliage. Accessories encouraged! |
| 34 | My Little Garden | No more than 30cm (12″) in any one direction. Foliage and blooms must be within the limit. Accessories allowed. |
| 35 | World Peace Day (21sr September 2024) |
Up to 30cm x 30cm (12″ x 12″) wide/deep. No height limit. Display must represent peace. Accessories allowed. |
Section F – Domestic
- All jars should be filled to the brim. Do not top up old jam.
- Take care to use the correct jar size – no fancy shapes!
- All jars should be cleaned and labelled with date, month, year and contents.
- No commercial names to appear on the jar or lid. Wax papers to be on all jars, except under plain metal lids.
- Lemon Curd should have a cellophane cover, not a plastic or metal one.
- Chutney should be made 3-6 months in advance in order to mature.
The Hugh Andrews Cup is awarded for the most points in the Domestic Section
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Marmalade | Nominal 454g (1lb) jar |
| 37 | Soft fruit jam | Nominal 454g (1lb) jar |
| 38 | Stone fruit jam | Nominal 454g (1lb) jar |
| 39 | Lemon curd | Nominal 225g (½lb) jar |
| 40 | Chutney | Nominal 454g (1lb) jar |
| 41 | Triple Choc Cookies | Suggest Recipe Here but you are welcome to use your own |
| 42 | Tray bake of your choice | Five pieces |
| 43 | Dorset Apple Cake | Please follow this recipe |
| 44 | Cup Cakes | Four, decorated with butter cream icing |
| 45 | Rhubarb and Gingernut Cheesecake | Suggested Recipe Here but you are welcome to use your own |
| 46 | Chorizo and Cheese Pinwheels | Please follow this recipe |
Section G – Special Classes
Section G – For Section G, everyone is encouraged to place a coin next to the exhibit they like best in each class. At the end of the show the exhibit with the most coins will be the winner.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | My Summer Holiday | Godstone Primary and Nursery School only – Photo no larger than 18cm x 13cm (7″ x 5″) |
| 48 | Zero Waste Day (21st September 2024) |
An exhibit demonstrating how waste can be re-used, up cycled or repurposed. Can be any size and for any use. |