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Our Society was founded c. 1890 - it is one of the oldest horticultural societies in West Sussex. The first flower show was shared with the neighbouring parish of Walberton. Towards the end of the 20th century (1970's) the annual and spring shows were joined by an autumn show and an early summer show. As well as our four shows per year, we hold a series of talks for members and guests, two plant sales and some entertainment events including an annual barn dance and concerts. Although we are based in Yapton for our events, our members come from many local villages. Everyone is welcome! Our shows : all
horticultural exhibits are judged under RHS rules; dahlias are judged
under NDS rules; floral art is judged under NAFAS rules. Copies of the rules may be borrowed from
the Show Secretary (see contacts).
Exhibitors may only enter one exhibit per class (one exhibit per
household in the horticultural classes). All exhibits of flowers,
fruit and vegetables must be grown by the exhibitor, except in Floral
Art and Childrens sections. Exhibits in handcraft, photography, cookery
and childrens sections must not have won any of the Society's classes
in any previous show and must have been made or prepared by the
exhibitor. For full rules, and special rules for the Annual
(Summer) Show, please see the current Schedule - free to members and £2
to non-members. Entries cost 30p per entry for members and 50p per entry for non-members. All childrens' entries are free. Schedule - Summer show.25: 1. THE LESLIE CROWTHER TROPHY—A Competition for Members onlyEach entry comprises three exhibits from any three different sections listed below (only two horticultural section entries are allowed). - Vegetables - Fruit - Flowers - Floral art - Handicrafts - Photography - Cookery Classes entered must be stated on the class form. Each exhibit will be marked out of a possible 20 points with a maximum of 60 points per entry PRIZE MONEY– 1st £5 - 2nd £3 - 3rd £2 FLORAL [CUT FLOWERS] 2. One large flowered rose 3. Three roses, one variety, large flowered 4. Six roses, mixed varieties 5. One stem multi-flowered rose 6. One stem rambler or climbing rose 7. Rose made up as a buttonhole 8. Delphinium, one stem 9. Gladiolus, one stem 10. Five stems of trees and/or shrubs, excluding fuchsia, max. space 45 cm 11. One stem of hydrangea 12. Five stems of fuchsia displayed for cut flowers 13. Five florets of fuchsia, single flowered, one or more var, on a Society board 14. Five florets of fuchsia, double flowered, one or more var, on a Society board 15. Vase of five stems, any other annuals or herbaceous perennials DAHLIAS 16. One Dahlia, giant or large decorative 17. Three Dahlias, medium decorative 18. Three Dahlias, small or miniature decorative 19. One Dahlia, giant or large Cactus or semi Cactus 20. Three Dahlias, medium Cactus or semi Cactus 21. Three Dahlias, Water Lily 22. Five Dahlias, Pompon 23. Three Dahlias, Fimbriated 24. Three Dahlias, any other group FLORAL [POTTED PLANTS] 25. Fuchsia, in flower, container not to exceed 21 cm diameter 26. Orchid, in flower, container not to exceed 21 cm diameter 27. Pelargonium/shrubby geranium, in flower, pot not to exceed 21 cm diameter 28. Flowering pot plant, excluding the above, container max. 21 cm 29. Pot plant, grown for its foliage quality, container not to exceed 21 cm diameter 30. Three potted plants, for flowers and/or foliage, containers max. 21 cm diameter FLORAL [CACTI AND OTHER SUCCULENTS] 31. One plant, container not to exceed 21 cm diameter 32. Two plants, containers not to exceed 15 cm diameter 33. A display to exhibit diversity of form, space 46 by 46 cm VEGETABLES [one variety, unless otherwise stated] 34. Five potatoes, coloured or white, any shape 35. Two lettuces, any type with roots 36. Five onions 37. Three beetroots, any shape 38. Three courgettes 39. Three sticks of rhubarb 40. Three carrots, any type 41. Nine culinary peas (not mange tout or snap) 42. Ten shallots, large, ovr 30 mm 43. Nine radishes 44. Five medium tomatoes, c. 60 mm diameter 45. Nine tomatoes, maximum 35 mm diameter 46. Two brassicas, any type, [cabbages, cauliflowers, romanesco etc] 47. Six runner beans 48. Six French beans 49. Any other vegetable, one variety, minimum two 50. Collection of three different vegetables, staged in a trug or basket, max. 50 cm 51. Collection of three different herbs in one vase 52. An exhibit of one vegetable and one stem of a flower FRUIT 53. Plate of soft fruit, one kind 54. Plate of any other fruit 55. Plate of mixed fruit, at least three kinds FLORAL ART – theme – “Birds and Bees” 56. “Yellow” Yellow to predominate 60 x 60 cm, height unlimited 57. “Bee friendly” 45 x 45 cm, height unlimited 58. “Paradise” Petite 22 x 22 cm, height unlimited 59. “Blue Tit” Miniature 10 x 10 cm, height unlimited 60.Novice class, choice of any of the above, for anyone who has not previously won a prize for floral art at a Society show HANDICRAFT (items finished within the last year) 61. A sewn item of clothing (not knitted) 62. Any other sewn item 63. A hand written poem or rhyme judged on handwriting (not calligraphy) 64. An A4 sheet of Calligraphy 65. A knitted item 66. An item of embroidery 67. An item of handicraft made from hard materials 68. An item of any other handicraft made from soft materials 69. An item of handicraft made from recycled material 70. An original Picture in any medium other than photography GROUP COMPETITION 71. An exhibit made by a group of at least three people Choose from: - A collection of vegetables (minimum three kinds) - An item of floral art (from classes above) - An item of handicraft (from classes above) PHOTOGRAPHY (see Rule 11) Colour or Black/White 72. Birds and Bees (*JWT) ) 73. Stripes ) 74. Something Humorous ) 75. A Beach Scene ) 76. Summer Food ) A4 maximum when mounted 77. My Paradise ) * Photography classes marked JWT contribute to the Jan Wood Memorial Trophy for nature photography COOKERY and PRESERVES 78. A jar of soft fruit Jam (1lb approx.) 79. A jar of any other Jam (1lb approx.) 80. A jar of citrus marmalade (1lb approx.) 81. A small jar of Jelly, fruit/herb 82. A jar of mature Chutney 83. Four chocolate brownies 84. A wholemeal loaf 85. A round of shortbread 86. Four cookies 87. A lemon tart (homemade pastry) 88. A Victoria Sandwich, 3 egg recipe, raspberry jam filling COOKERY and PRESERVES (continued) 89. Four cheese scones 90. A Honey Cake 91. One Bottle Homemade Fresh Lemonade WINE & BEER 92. One 1 pint bottle home-made Lager 93. One 1 pint bottle home-made Bitter Beer 94. One bottle Wine, any variety CHILDREN Children’s Prize Money- 1st 50p - 2nd 40p - 3rd 30p No entry fees for children Age 7 years & under 95. A posy of bee and bird friendly flowers in water 96. A peacock collage (size A3 max.) 97. A miniature Garden in a container (max 30 x 20cm) 98. 4 decorated biscuits. Judged on edible decoration only Age 8 to 11 years old 99. A vegetable or fruit grown by exhibitor 100. A picture of a bird (max. A3) 101. A miniature Garden in a container (max 30 x 20 cm) 102. Four decorated cupcakes Any age up to 18 years old 103. A design for mobile phone cover / case 104. A piece of soft handicraft 105. A bug hotel made from recycled / natural materials 106. A photograph of garden wildlife
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