Autumn Show 2021

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

to be held in the CE PRIMARY SCHOOL at 2.30 p.m. on

SATURDAY 11th SEPTEMBER

Prize-giving at 3.30pm

 

Completed Entry Forms to the Village Shop or by email to sfss@mail.com by 6pm on Thursday 9th September

Members with smaller gardens have a restricted choice of vegetables.  Members are asked to use their discretion and, if able, to enter Class 1 not to enter Class 2.

VEGETABLES – see Page 6 for notes on staging.  Collections: Each vegetable will be awarded points out of 10 for presentation, uniformity, size, shape and colour.

  1. A Collection of Vegetables, 5 distinct kinds. See Page 8 and 9 for number for each kind required
  2. A Collection of Vegetables, 4 distinct kinds. One of each kind only. Parsley allowed for garnish
  3. 5 Carrots.
  4. 5 Potatoes, one variety
  5. 5 Runner Beans
  6. 3 Leeks (tops to be cut to a point and tied)
  7. 5 Onions
  8. 3 Beetroot
  9. 3 Courgettes (not more than 15cm/6″ long)
  10. 5 Tomatoes, outdoor – 1 variety
  11. 5 Tomatoes, grown under glass – 1 variety
  12. 5 Tomatoes, small fruited variety, max. diameter 3.8cm/1½”
  13. 10 Shallots
  14. Any other Vegetable (See P8 and 9 for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See Show Rule 9 on p.5
  15. A herb plant growing in a pot maximum size 6”/15 cm diameter
  16. The Ugliest Vegetable
  17. Potatoes grown in a Bucket – not more than 3 gallons/13.8 litres. Collect Potatoes at the Spring Show (not if it is a Virtual show).   A)   Adults       B)  Juniors – under 15

Tops of root vegetables should be trimmed and tied, preferably with raffia, otherwise with natural coloured string.

FRUIT (plates provided)

  1. 4 Cooking Apples – one variety
  2. 4 Dessert Apples – one variety
  3. Plate any other outdoor fruit (See P9 for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See Show Rule 9
  4. Plate any other fruit grown under glass (See P9 for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See Show Rule 9

FLOWERS

  1. 3 blooms of any Dahlia, one or more varieties.
  2. 3 blooms of Chrysanthemums, one or more varieties.
  3. 3 stems of Asters or Michaelmas Daisies, one or more varieties.
  4. 1 Rose with own foliage – no buds
  5. Mixed flowers from the garden in Own Vase – To be judged on quality and number of blooms.
  6. One stem of flowering shrub in Own Jam Jar – NOT Fuchsia
  7. 3 stems of any other Autumn Garden Flower, one or more varieties. In Own Vase not more than 23cm/9” diameter.
  8. 1 stem of Fuchsia – any variety – Own Jam Jar

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS (Materials need not be grown by the Exhibitor)

  1. An Autumn Arrangement (may include flowers, foliage, berries and fruits), space allowed 45cm x 45cm x 45cm
  2. “Alice in Wonderland”, space allowed 45cm x 45cm x 45 cm

COOKERY (special covers are provided for all classes except Classes 33 and 37)

  1. Vegetable or Vegetarian Quiche – own recipe to be displayed
  2. A Jar of Jelly – no named commercial lids and no wax covers with screw lids
  3. Cut and Come Again Cake – recipe provided P27
  4. Apple Crumble, to serve maximum of 4 people – own recipe
  5. Mince Pie cupcakes – recipe provided P28
  6. JUNIOR COOKERY CLASS – A gingerbread biscuit shaped like a leaf or pumpkin and decorated for Autumn – own recipe.

Please cover entries with cling film.  Child’s own work with minimal adult help.   Entries from children at other schools are welcome.   To be judged in school year age groups.   Please mark your entries clearly with your name, class and age.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU SAVE SOME AUTUMN MADE CHUTNEY TO ENTER INTO NEXT YEAR’S SPRING SHOW!

PHOTOGRAPHY  maximum overall size 9” x 7”/23cm x 18cm (including any border or margin)

  1. A Pet
  2. Preparing for the Flower Show

CHILDREN (11 years and under).  

  1. An insect from vegetables, fruit, nuts, foliage and feathers

Child’s own work with minimal adult help.   Entries from children at other schools are welcome.   To be judged in school year age groups.   Please mark your entries clearly with your name, class and age.

YOUNG PERSON’S CLASS  (Secondary school age children).  

  1. A piece of Artwork, any medium, maximum size A4

Please mark your entries clearly with your name and age.

 

ENTRIES MUST BE STAGED BY 10.30AM.

JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30AM SHARP

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BUY YOUR BULBS TO ENTER INTO NEXT YEAR’S SPRING BULB COMPETITION AT THE  SPRING SHOW!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO THE SOCIETY FOR 2022 PLEASE TICK THE BOX ON THE ENTRY FORM AND INCLUDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP MONEY WHEN YOU ENTER THE AUTUMN SHOW.

 

SPECIAL AWARDS  NB Please refer to Rules 13 & 14, page 5

THE SOCIETY’S CHALLENGE TROPHY & CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Awarded by the KENT FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES

For the most points in the Vegetable Classes, excl Collections and novelty classes, over all three Shows

Holder:  Mrs B Craig (2019)

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BANKSIAN MEDAL

For the most points in the Horticultural Classes (Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables, excluding Collections and Novelty Classes). Previous 2 years winners not eligible.

Holder:  Ms L Bancroft (2019)

THE CROOKENDEN TROPHY

For the most points in the Flower Classes 22 – 29

Holder:  Mrs A Emanuel (2019)

THE HEATHER MARGARET TROPHY

For the most points in the Fruit Classes – combined Summer and Autumn Shows

Holder:  Ms L Bancroft (2019)

THE LINDSAY DRUMMOND BOWL

For the most points in the Flower Arrangement Classes over all three Shows

Holder:  Mrs B Bancroft (2019)

NANCY CONGREVE MEMORIAL TROPHY

For the most points in the Flower Classes (excl Arrangements) over all three Shows

Holder:  Mrs B Bancroft (2019)

THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE BOWL

For the most points in the Cookery Classes over all three Shows

Holder:  Mrs M Newsom (2019)

DIAMOND JUBILEE CUP

For the most points in the Cookery Classes in the Autumn Show

Holder:  Mrs N Thomas-Davies (2019)

MALCOLM MARTIN MEMORIAL TROPHY

For most points in the Photography Classes over all three Shows.

Holder:  J Boxall (2019)

DON PARKER MEMORIAL TROPHY

For the best collection in Class 2

Holder:  Mrs S McAuley (2019)

DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE – Awarded by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners

For best entry in Classes 3-14, 18-29

Holder:  Mrs L Ivinson (2019)

THE IRIS BRANDER AWARD

For the best collection in Class 1.

Holder:  Ms L Bancroft (2019)

KENT FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

For the best entry in the Fruit Classes 18-21

Holder:  Mrs F Chandler (2019)

THE SISSINGHURST SCHOOL CUP

For the best entry in the Sissinghurst School Section, Key Stage 2

Holder:  Chloe H (2019)

PRINCESS MARGARET TROPHY

For the best entry in the Sissinghurst School Section, Key Stage 1

Holder:   Isla F (2019)

THE CHILDREN’S ROSE BOWL

For the best entry in the Children’s Classes.

Holder: Megan C (2019)

DENIS HEMSTED LEARNING TREE SHIELD:

For the best entry by Learning Tree pupils

Holder: Annie W (2019)