to be held in the CE PRIMARY SCHOOL at 2.30 p.m. on
SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER
Prize-giving at 3.30pm
Completed Entry Forms to the Village Shop or by email to sfss@mail.com by 6pm on Thursday 14th 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. Collections: Each vegetable will be awarded points out of 10 for presentation, uniformity, size, shape and colour.
- A Collection of Vegetables, 5 distinct kinds. See staging page for quantity for each kind required
- A Collection of Vegetables, 4 distinct kinds. One of each kind only. Parsley allowed for garnish
- 5 Carrots
- 5 Potatoes, one variety
- 5 Runner Beans
- 3 Leeks (tops to be cut to a point and tied)
- 5 Onions
- 3 Beetroot
- 3 Courgettes (not more than 15cm/6″ long)
- 5 Tomatoes, outdoor – 1 variety
- 5 Tomatoes, grown under glass – 1 variety
- 5 Tomatoes, small fruited variety, max. diameter 3.8cm/1½”
- 10 Shallots
- Any other Vegetable – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed
- A herb plant growing in a pot maximum size 6”/15 cm diameter
- The Ugliest Vegetable
- 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 staging page
18. 4 Cooking Apples – one variety
19. 4 Dessert Apples – one variety
20. Plate any other outdoor fruit – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed
21. Plate any other fruit grown under glass – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed
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
30. 3 Hydrangea heads (any variety or varieties)
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS (Materials need not be grown by the Exhibitor)
31. Hedgerow Harvest (may include flowers, foliage, berries and fruits), space allowed 45cm x 45cm x 45cm
32. A Nursery Rhyme, space allowed 45cm x 45cm x open height
COOKERY (special covers are provided for all classes except Classes 34 and 38)
33. 4 bread rolls in Own Bread Basket – own recipe to be displayed
34. A Jar of Jelly – See staging page for information on lids
35. Earl Grey Teabread – recipe provided on recipe page
36. 4 Apple crumble slices – recipe provided on recipe page
37. 4 Chocolate fridge cake slices – own recipe to be displayed
38. CHILDREN’S COOKERY CLASS – 4 Shining Star biscuits – use any biscuit recipe. Before baking, make a hole in the centre of the biscuit just large enough to take a boiled sweet. Put a boiled sweet into the hole and bake the biscuits as shown in the biscuit 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)
39. Brickwork
40. Harvest
41. Young Persons Photography (16 years and under) – Harvest
CHILDREN (11 years and under)
42. A Painted pebble
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)
43. A Stamp for King Charles III, 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 2024 PLEASE TICK THE BOX ON THE ENTRY FORM AND INCLUDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP MONEY WHEN YOU ENTER THE AUTUMN SHOW OR PAY ONLINE TO THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT, USING YOUR SURNAME AND ROAD NAME AS REFERENCE
Account name: Sissinghurst Flower Show
Account No: 59031948 Sort code: 60-06-18
SPECIAL AWARDS NB 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: Ms L Bancroft
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 – 30
Holder: Mrs J Ashley
THE HEATHER MARGARET TROPHY
For the most points in the Fruit Classes – combined Summer and Autumn Shows
Holder: Mrs J Ashley
THE LINDSAY DRUMMOND BOWL
For the most points in the Flower Arrangement Classes over all three Shows
Holder: Mrs B Bancroft
NANCY CONGREVE MEMORIAL TROPHY
For the most points in the Flower Classes (excl Arrangements) over all three Shows
Holder: Mrs J Ashley
THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE BOWL
For the most points in the Cookery Classes over all three Shows
Holder: Mrs M Newsom
DIAMOND JUBILEE CUP
For the most points in the Cookery Classes in the Autumn Show
Holder: Mrs M Newsom
MALCOLM MARTIN MEMORIAL TROPHY
For most points in the Photography Classes in the Spring and Autumn Shows.
Holder: J Boxall
DON PARKER MEMORIAL TROPHY
For the best collection in Class 2
Holder: Mrs B Craig
DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE – Awarded by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners
For best entry in Classes 3-14, 18-30
Holder: J Gurr
THE IRIS BRANDER AWARD
For the best collection in Class 1.
Holder: Not awarded
KENT FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
For the best entry in the Fruit Classes 18-21
Holder: Mrs B Craig
DENIS HEMSTED YOUTH CUP
For the best entry in Class 41
Holder: Not awarded
THE SISSINGHURST SCHOOL CUP
For the best entry in the Sissinghurst School Section, Key Stage 2
Holder: Kevin J
PRINCESS MARGARET TROPHY
For the best entry in the Sissinghurst School Section, Key Stage 1
Holder: Edith H
THE CHILDREN’S ROSE BOWL
For the best entry in the Children’s Classes.
Holder: Oliver H
DENIS HEMSTED LEARNING TREE SHIELD:
For the best entry by Learning Tree pupils
Holder: Not awarded
Sissinghurst Flower Show Society 