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 2024 Summer show were:

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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. Maximum space: 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft) No height restriction.

20            ‘SOLO’. AN ARRANGEMENT IN A WINEGLASS USING ANY FLOWERS/FOLIAGE IN SHADES OF JUST ONE                              COLOUR. Any accessories permitted.  Arrangement may be any size - no space restrictions.

21            AN ARRANGEMENT IN A BOOT OR SHOE Any accessories permitted. Maximum space: 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft)
                No height restriction.

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            FOR FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS ONLY – any one class from Classes 26 – 34 inclusive.  Entries must conform to the

       stated class, e.g. three carrots – one variety

36            VASE OF MIXED CULINARY HERBS IN SOCIETY VASE

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

 

37            THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB

The FRED BROCKWAY CUP awarded to the winner of Class 37

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38            A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF ANY 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! Note: Open to all – Adults & Children may enter this class.
 

HANDICRAFTS – no previously exhibited item allowed

39            ANY HAND CRAFTED ITEM NOT LISTED IN CLASSES 40 - 42 

40            AN EMBROIDERY OR CROSS STITCH EXHIBIT

41            A HAND-MADE GARMENT

42            A HAND-MADE SOFT TOY

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 2 photos: 1 depicting ‘BEFORE’, 1 depicting ‘AFTER’

44            ‘LOOKING DOWN’ – a view from above.

45            ‘DIGGING THE DIRT!’

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             A FRUIT CRUMBLE

49             SIX FRUIT SCONES

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

 

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

53            A SEASIDE SCENE IN A SHOEBOX - using any materials.

 

9 YEARS TO 16 YEARS

54           A SEASIDE SCENE IN A SHOEBOX - using any materials.

The JAMIE BERRY MEMORIAL CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 53 – 54