Autumn Flower Show 2022

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

SATURDAY 10th SEPTEMBER

Prize-giving at 3.30pm

Completed Entry Forms to the Village Shop or by email to sfss@mail.com by 6pm on Thursday 8th 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 Staging Page for notes.  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 Staging page for quantity 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 show rules for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See show rules
  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   A)   Adults       B)  Young Persons – (16 years and under)

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

FRUIT (plates provided) – see Page 6 for notes on staging

18.      4 Cooking Apples – one variety

19.      4 Dessert Apples – one variety

20.      Plate any other outdoor fruit (See P9 for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See show rules

21.      Plate any other fruit grown under glass (See P9 for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See Show Rule 9

FLOWERS  

22.      3 blooms of any Dahlia, one or more varieties.

23.      3 blooms of Chrysanthemums, one or more varieties.

24.      3 stems of Asters or Michaelmas Daisies, one or more varieties.

25.      1 Rose with own foliage – no buds

26.      Mixed flowers from the garden in Own Vase – To be judged on quality and number of blooms.

27.      One stem of flowering shrub in  Own Jam Jar – NOT Fuchsia

28.      3 stems of any other Autumn Garden Flower, one or more varieties.  In Own Vase not more than 23cm/9” diameter.

29.      1 stem of Fuchsia – any variety – Own Jam Jar

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

30.      Hedgerow Harvest (may include flowers, foliage, berries and fruits), space allowed 45cm x 45cm x 45cm

31.      View from a Window, space allowed 45cm x 45cm x 45 cm

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

32. 4 bread rolls – own recipe

33. A Jar of Jelly – no named commercial lids and no wax covers with screw lids

34. Marmalade Cake – recipe provided

35. Upside down fruit sponge – own recipe

36. A Vegan savoury snack – own recipe

37.  CHILDREN’S COOKERY CLASS – 4 cheese straws – 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)

  • A Rainy Day
  • A Farm Building

40.   YOUNG PERSON’S PHOTOGRAPHY (16 years and under) – Picture of the Sky

CHILDREN (11 years and under)  

41.      An Animal 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 ART  (16 years and under)

42.      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 2023 PLEASE TICK THE BOX ON THE ENTRY FORM AND INCLUDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP MONEY WHEN YOU ENTER THE AUTUMN SHOW.

SPECIAL AWARDS  (Please refer to Rules 14 & 15)

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

THE CROOKENDEN TROPHY

            For the most points in the Flower Classes 22 – 29

Holder:  Mrs J Ashley

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 C Crabtree

MALCOLM MARTIN MEMORIAL TROPHY

            For most points in the Photography Classes in the Spring and Autumn Shows.

            Holder:  J Boxall (2019)

DON PARKER MEMORIAL TROPHY

            For the best collection in Class 2

            Holder:  Mrs S McAuley

DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE – Awarded by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners

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

            Holder:  Ms L Bancroft

THE IRIS BRANDER AWARD

            For the best collection in Class 1.

            Holder:  Ms L Bancroft

KENT FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES CERTIFICATE OF MERIT       

            For the best entry in the Fruit Classes 18-21

            Holder:  D Downing

DENIS HEMSTED YOUTH CUP

            For the best entry in Class 40

Holder:  New award this year

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

DENIS HEMSTED LEARNING TREE SHIELD: 

            For the best entry by Learning Tree pupils

            Holder: Max B