Members can enter the following Classes which will be judged to RHS standards. The full show rules are in the Show Schedule.

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The Classes for the 2026 Summer show are:

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 FLOWERS – Roses should be exhibited with foliage intact.

1              ONE SPECIMEN H.T. ROSE

2              ONE SCENTED ROSE: TO BE JUDGED ON PERFUME ALONE

3              THREE H.T. ROSES – three stems of one variety

4              THREE H.T. ROSES – three stems, three varieties

5              FIVE H.T. ROSES – five stems, two or more varieties

6              FLORIBUNDA ROSES – three stems of one variety

7              FLORIBUNDA ROSES – three stems, two or more varieties

The JOY BARCLAY PARKER MEMORIAL TROPHY awarded for the best vase of roses, Classes 1 – 7

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8              NINE PANSY AND/OR VIOLA BLOOMS – display pots provided by the Society.

9              ANNUALS – one variety (excluding Sweet Peas)

10            ANNUALS – mixed (excluding Sweet Peas)

11            FLOWERING SHRUBS AND/OR FLOWERING TREES: one or more varieties

12            HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS – one variety (excluding Roses)

13            HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS – mixed (excluding Roses)

14            SWEET PEAS – nine stems, two or more varieties

15            ANY OTHER FLOWER – not listed above

16            AN ARRANGEMENT OF ANY MIXED FLOWERS IN YOUR OWN CONTAINER

17            A FLOWERING PLANT IN A POT

18            A POT OF FLOWERING BULBS, TUBERS, RHIZOMES, CORMS OR SIMILAR

The RON WALLIS TROPHY awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 8 - 18

 

FLORAL ART –  Any natural materials, grown or bought may be used. No preparation on show tables permitted. Please note the maximum space allowed. 

19          A FOLIAGE-ONLY ARRANGEMENT. Max. space: 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). No height restriction.

20          ANYONE FOR TENNIS? An arrangement with a Wimbledon theme. Any accessories permitted.
              Maximum space: 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft) No height restriction.

21          A DECORATED HAT. Any accessories permitted. No space restrictions.

The LT. COL. S.T. MAYNARD BOWL awarded for best exhibit in Classes 19 - 21

 

SOFT FRUIT

22            ONE DISH OF BLACKCURRANTS – on strigs.  Max. dish size 180mm (7ins) dia.

23            ONE DISH OF REDCURRANTS – on strigs.  Max. dish size 180mm (7ins) dia.

24            TWELVE GOOSEBERRIES – one variety.  Stalks attached

25            ONE DISH OF ANY OTHER FRUIT – one variety with stalks or strigs.  Maximum dish size 180mm (7ins) dia.

The ERNEST J. PUTLAND CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 22 – 25

 

VEGETABLES

26            FIVE POTATOES – one variety

27            THREE CARROTS – one variety

28            NINE PODS OF PEAS – one variety

29            TWO LETTUCES – one variety with washed roots intact

30            THREE BEETROOTS – one variety

31            NINE PODS OF BROAD BEANS – one variety

32            RADISHES – bunch of twelve

33            SPRING ONIONS – bunch of twelve

34            ANY OTHER VEGETABLE NOT SPECIFIED quantity as “Single Dish List” Page 16 of the Schedule

35            THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB

36            VASE OF MIXED CULINARY HERBS IN SOCIETY VASE

The A.W. TAYLOR CUP awarded for best exhibit in Classes 26 – 36

 

37            A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF CLEMATIS FLOWERS/FOLIAGE - using your own
                container. Any natural materials allowed. No space restrictions. Blooms must be displayed floating on water - do not
                overfill your container!

 

​38            A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF ANY OTHER FLOWERS/FOLIAGE, (EXCLUDING
                CLEMATIS) - using your own container. Any natural materials allowed. No space restrictions. Blooms must be displayed
                floating on water - do not overfill your container!

 

HANDICRAFTS – no previously exhibited item allowed

 

39            AN EMBROIDERY OR CROSS STITCH EXHIBIT

40            A HAND-MADE GARMENT

41            A HAND-MADE SOFT TOY

42            ANY HAND CRAFTED ITEM NOT LISTED IN CLASSES 39 - 41 

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The PHILLIP CHUBB MEMORIAL BOWL awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 39 - 42

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PHOTOGRAPHY – all photos to have been taken by the exhibitor within the last 12 months – no previously exhibited

photo allowed – maximum print size A4.

43          'BEFORE & AFTER' - a set of two photos: one depicting ‘BEFORE’, one depicting ‘AFTER’

44          ‘PICNIC’

45          ‘A SUSSEX SCENE’

The MAURICE WALDER MEMORIAL SALVER awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 43 - 45

 

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.

46             A JAR OF JAM in a 450gm (1 lb) jar approx.

47             A JAR OF MARMALADE (NOT SEVILLE) in 450gm (1 lb) jar approx.

48             AN APPLE TART – (without a pastry lid)

49             SIX FLAPJACKS – any type

50             SIX SAUSAGE ROLLS IN PUFF PASTRY. Pastry can be shop bought.

51             SIX CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

52             A LIGHT FRUIT CAKE

The HEWITT SALVER awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 46 - 52

 

53            POTATO COMPETITION - A single potato tuber grown in a 5-litre bag. Growing kits previously supplied in
                February/March. Bring your grow-bag kit (complete) to the hall on show day, where it will be emptied and the crop
                judged and displayed on the show bench.

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The JAMIE BERRY MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded at the discretion of the President for the exhibit he considers to be his Favourite Exhibit in the Summer Show.