Virtual Autumn Flower Show 2020

Welcome to the Sissinghurst Flower Show Society Virtual Autumn Flower Show 2020

Your entries have been judged by a Royal Horticultural Society judge just as if this were a ‘real’ flower show. Names of competitors and their letter are shown at the bottom of the page

Judges Comments:

Overall comment – absolutely amazing entries and a fantastic show

Runner Beans should have stalks on for showing.

Tomatoes should have a calyx attached for showing.

All flowers were really lovely

To see exhibits in their full glory please click on a photo and scroll through the gallery using the side arrows.

Class 1 A Collection of Vegetables, 4 distinct kinds. One of each kind only. Parsley allowed for garnish

Class 2 5 Carrots.

Class 3. 5 Potatoes, one variety

Class 4. 5 Runner Beans

Class 5. 3 Leeks (tops to be cut to a point and tied)

Class 6. 5 Onions

Class 7. 3 Beetroot

Class 8. 5 Tomatoes, indoor or outdoor – 1 variety

Class 9. 5 Tomatoes, small fruited variety, max. diameter 3.8cm/1½”

Class 10. Any other Vegetable (see schedule/website for quantities) – max of 2 entries per exhibitor

Class 11. A herb plant growing in a pot

Class 12. The Ugliest Vegetable

FRUIT

Class 13. 4 Cooking Apples – one variety

Class 14. 4 Dessert Apples – one variety

Class 15. Plate of any other indoor or outdoor fruit (see schedule/website for quantities) – max of 2 entries per exhibitor

FLOWERS

Class 16. 3 blooms of any Dahlia, one or more varieties.g

Class 17. 3 blooms of Chrysanthemums, one or more varieties.

Class 18. 3 stems of Asters or Michaelmas Daisies, one or more varieties.

Class 19. 1 Rose with own foliage – no buds

Class 20. Mixed flowers from the garden in Own Vase – To be judged on quality and number of blooms.

Class 21. One stem of flowering shrub in Own Jam Jar – NOT Fuchsia

Class 22. 1 stem of Fuchsia – any variety – in Own Jam Jar

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Class 23. An Autumn Flower Arrangement (may include flowers, foliage, berries and fruits)

COOKERY

Class 24. 4 Cheese And Leek Scones – see schedule or website for recipe

Class 25. 4 Ginger Nuts – see schedule or website for recipe

PHOTOGRAPHY

Class 26. Sunset

CHILDRENS’ CLASSES – please include name and age of each child for each entry

Class 27. 4 Shining Star biscuits – CHILDREN 11 YEARS AND UNDER ONLY – 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.

Class 28. A Painted Pebble – CHILDREN 11 YEARS AND UNDER ONLY

Class 29. A piece of Artwork, any medium, maximum size A4 – SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ONLY

Autumn show entries.

A Carol Somers

B Daphne Hart

C Jan Seymour

D Lynne Ivinson

E Jane Gannon

F Mary Kellett

G Beryl Bancroft

H Lynne Bancroft

I Andrew Chandler

J Ruby AGe 6

K Mitzi

L Barbara Craig

M Liz Denham

N Penny Patterson

O Jonathan Gurr

P Amy Jackson

Q Fiona Chandler

R Sarah de Coverley

S Tanya Crane

T Karen Williams

U Sue MacCauley

V Margaret Luck

W Magnus Age 3

X Arthur Age 5

Y Patricia Stearns

Z lee Rankin

AA Downing Family

BB Thomas Age 9

CC Harry Age 13

DD Nicky Thomas-Davies

EE Alison Brett

FF Jerome Davies

GG Juniper Age 13

HH Cedar Age 15

II Kay goodsall

JJ Hannah Ivinson

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW 2019

SPECIAL AWARDS

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

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 A Emanuel

THE HEATHER MARGARET TROPHY

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

Holder: Ms L Bancroft

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 B Bancroft

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 N Thomas-Davies

MALCOLM MARTIN MEMORIAL TROPHY

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

Holder: J Boxall

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: Mrs L Ivinson

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: Mrs F Chandler

THE SISSINGHURST SCHOOL CUP

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

Holder: Chloe H

PRINCESS MARGARET TROPHY

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

Holder: Isla F

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: Annie W

To see exhibits in their full glory please click on a photo and scroll through the gallery using the side arrows.

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