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Spring Show 2019

The 2019 Spring Show of Flowers, Vegetables, Floral Art, Cookery and Photography 
was held on the 30th March in the Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, RH15 8DX, between 1:30pm and 3:45pm.
During the show, Afternoon Teas were served and there was a Produce Stall and a Tombola

Photos © Tim Kendell (2019)

Highlights from Spring 2019

PRIZE & AWARD WINNER  SPRING SHOW 2019

 

Class           First                                                   Second                                             Third

NARCISSI/DAFFODILS

                                                           

1-7               No Exhibitors                                                                                            

                                                     

Best Exhibit in Classes 1-7                  Not Awarded

8                  Ian Parsons                                 Charlie Armstrong    

9                  Charlie Armstrong                       Jackie Smith       

10                No Exhibitors                                      

11                Charlie Armstrong  

12                John Ellis

13                Charlie Armstrong                        Ian Parsons         

14-15           No Exhibitors                                                                                             

16                Jackie Smith

17                Jackie Smith                                                                                           

18                Ian Parsons                                                               

John Kinnest Daffodil Trophy

Best Exhibit in Classes 8-18                Ian Parsons (class 8)

 

FLOWERS

19                Carolyn Gardner                            David Griffin                                   Jackie Smith                              

20                Carolyn Gardner                            Margaret Prime                              Charlie Armstrong

21                Flo Whitaker                                  Teresa Welch                                  Mary Grover

22                John Ellis

23                Teresa Welch

24                Jackie Smith                                  J Stevens                                        John Ellis

25                No Exhibitors                                  

26              Sue Goodsall                            Jackie Smith 

27                Jan Mould                                      Teresa Welch                                                      

28                Alan Pitt                                          John Ellis

Best Exhibit in Classes 19-28              Carolyn Gardner (class 19)

 

GROWING BULBS

29                Ian Parsons                                    Charlie Armstrong                         Judith Parsons                                                       

30                No Exhibitors                         

31                Sue Goodsall                                David Griffin                                                        

32                No Exhibitors                                                                                         

33                Jackie Smith                                                                                        

34                No Exhibitors                                                                                              

Ron and Jean Tigg Memorial Cup

Best Exhibit in Classes 29-34              Ian Parsons (class 29)

 

POT PLANTS

35                Jackie Smith                                  David Griffin                                  

36                John Ellis                                                                                                                          

37                Jackie Smith                                  Carolyn Gardner  

Best Exhibit in Classes 35-37              Jackie Smith (class 35)

 

VEGETABLES

38-39           No Exhibitors                   

40                Charlie Armstrong                          Jan Mould                                 

41                No Exhibitors                                                                                            

42                Carolyn Gardner                            Margaret Prime                               John Ellis                            

43-44           No Exhibitors 

Best Exhibit in Classes 38-44              Charlie Armstrong (class 40)

 

DOMESTIC

45                Judith Parsons                               Flo Whitaker                                                               

46                No Exhibitors

47                Carolyn Gardner                            Sue Etherington                             

48                Flo Whitaker                                        David Griffin                                  Carolyn Gardner

49                No Exhibitors    

50                Teresa Welch                                 Judith Parsons                              Judith Aldis

51                Teresa Welch                                 Judith Parsons                              Mary Grover   

Best Exhibit in Classes 45-51              Flo Whitaker (class 48)

 

FLORAL ART

52                Patricia Joyce                                Judith Parsons

53                Carolyn Gardner                            Jackie Smith

54                Judith Parsons                               Carolyn Gardner                            Sue Etherington    

Best Exhibit in Classes 52-54              Patricia Joyce (class 52)

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

55                Amy Chaplin                                 Sharon Green                                 Joanne Chaplin

56                Trevor Green                                David Green                                    Joanne Chaplin

57                Joanne Chaplin                             Amy Chaplin                                 

Best Exhibit in Classes 55-57              Joint - Amy Chaplin (class 55) & Trevor Green (class 56)

 

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

58                Not Awarded                                 Not Awarded                                  Connie Mould                          

59                Toby Langdown                             Amy Chaplin                                                                                  

Best Exhibit in Classes 58-61              Toby Langdon (class 59)

 

Presidents Cup

Best Overall Exhibit as judged by the Society’s President - Carolyn Gardner (class 19)

The Classes for the 2019 Spring show were:

 

NARCISSI/DAFFODILS – MINIATURES - All exhibits must be classified as ‘miniature’ form(s). No bloom to measure more than 50mm diameter.
1     THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 1 - one or more varieties
2     THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 2 - one or more varieties
3     THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 3 - one or more varieties
4     THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 4 - one or more varieties
5     THREE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 - 4 - one or more varieties
6     FIVE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISIONS - two or more varieties
7     ONE BLOOM, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 - 4

 

NARCISSI/DAFFODILS – ALL OTHER FORMS/VARIETIES, EXCLUDING MINIATURES
8     ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 1
9     ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 2
10   ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 3
11   ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 4
12   ONE BLOOM, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 - 4
13   THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 1 - one or more varieties
14   THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 2 - one or more varieties
15   THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 3 - one or more varieties
16   THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 4 - one or more varieties
17   THREE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 – 4 - one or more varieties
18   FIVE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISIONS - two or more varieties
The JOHN KINNEST MEMORIAL TROPHY awarded for the Best Daffodil Exhibit, classes 8 - 18

 

FLOWERS
19   NINE PANSY AND/OR VIOLA BLOOMS – display pots provided by the Society
20   A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF HELLEBORE BLOOMS Any foliage and/or accessories

       may be used. No space or height restrictions. Please note: blooms MUST be displayed floating on water – do not   

       overfill your container!
21   A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF CAMELLIA BLOOMS Any foliage and/or accessories

       may be used. No space or height restrictions. Please note: blooms MUST be displayed floating on water – do not

       overfill your container!
22   ONE SPECIMEN HYACINTH BLOOM
23   WALLFLOWERS – one or more varieties
24   POLYANTHUS OR PRIMROSES - one or more varieties
25   FORGET ME NOTS
26   THREE TULIPS – one or more varieties
27   ANY MIXED FLOWERS
28   FLOWERING SHRUBS – one or more varieties

 

“GROWING” BULBS
29   ONE POT OF DAFFODILS/NARCISSI – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal diameter
30   ONE POT OF TULIPS – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal diameter
31   ONE BOWL OR POT, HYACINTHS
32   ONE HYACINTH GROWN IN ANY CONTAINER
33   ONE POT OF MINIATURE DAFFODILS/NARCISSI – one variety – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal diameter
34   ONE POT OF ANY OTHER FLOWERING BULB/CORM/RHIZOME OR SIMILAR – one variety – pot not to exceed

       255 mm (10ins) internal diameter
The RON AND JEAN TIGG MEMORIAL CUP awarded to the best exhibit in classes 29 – 34


POT PLANTS
35   A FLOWERING PLANT IN A POT
36   A FOLIAGE PLANT IN A POT
37   A PATIO POT – must contain a mixed display of at least four different types or varieties of plants. Pot not to exceed

       350mm (14ins) internal diameter
 

VEGETABLES – Exhibits should be uniform in size & tender. ROOT CROPS to be carefully washed with a soft sponge. CABBAGES AND CAULIFLOWERS should be shown with approximately 50mm (2ins) of stalk.
38   TWO CAULIFLOWERS
39   FIVE SHOOTS SPROUTING BROCCOLI
40   THREE LEEKS
41   THREE ONIONS
42   THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB - natural
43   THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB - forced
44   ANY OTHER VEGETABLE NOT SPECIFIED – quantity as “Single Dish List” Page 16

 

DOMESTIC – All items to be home-made ‘from scratch’ (not from kits) and to be staged by 10 am. Exhibits must be presented on plates, (paper plates acceptable) and displayed under suitable clear hygienic covering. Clear cake domes will be made available for exhibits on show day.
45   A DUNDEE CAKE
46   6 CUP CAKES DECORATED
47   A LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE IN A LOAF TIN
48   A LEEK AND CHEESE FLAN
49   A JAR OF SEVILLE MARMALADE – 450gm (1lb) jar approx.
50   A JAR OF CHUTNEY – 450gm (1lb) jar approx.
51   A JAR OF JAM – 450gm (1lb) jar approx.

 

FLORAL ART – Any natural materials, grown or bought, may be used. No preparation on show tables permitted. Please note the maximum space allowed.
52   AN ARRANGEMENT WITH ANY ACCESSORIES INSPIRED BY A NURSERY RHYME Max. space: 600mm x 600mm
       (2ft x 2ft) No height restriction.

53   A STORM IN A TEACUP Max. space: 450mm x 450mm (18ins x 18ins) No height restriction.
54   A SPRING ARRANGEMENT IN AN EGGCUP Max. space: 300mm x 300mm (12ins x 12ins) No height restriction.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY – all photos to have been taken by the exhibitor within the last twelve months – no previously exhibited photo allowed. Maximum print size A4.
55   ‘SMILES’
56   ‘BIRD OR BIRDS’
57   ‘FIRE & ICE’ – a set of two photos: one depicting ‘FIRE’, one depicting ‘ICE’


CHILDREN’S CLASSES – For children and grandchildren of members.
Age must be stated on entry form. Please use a separate entry form for each child.

8 YEARS AND UNDER
58   COOK AND DECORATE MR AND MRS GINGERBREAD PEOPLE.

9 YEARS TO 16 YEARS
59   COOK AND DECORATE MR AND MRS GINGERBREAD PEOPLE..

‘THE PRESIDENT’S CUP’ – will be awarded at the discretion of the President for the exhibit he considers to be the overall Best Exhibit in the Spring Show.

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