2024Â SCHEDULE
Section A: VEGETABLES & FRUIT
1 A collection of 5 different vegetables, quantities as specified in classes 3-25, on a board or in a trug (or similar) max size 76 x 60 cm
2 A collection of potatoes, 3 potatoes each from 3 varieties
3 5 potatoes, white
4 5 potatoes, coloured
5 6 runner beans
6 6 french beans
7 3 beetroots, foliage trimmed
8 6 radishes, foliage untrimmed
9 3 onions, large exhibition
10 5 onions, 250 gm or under
11 7 shallots, large
12 10 shallots, pickling, not to exceed 3 cm diameter
13 6 pods of peas, one variety (not mange tout)
14 A marrow
15 5 tomatoes, ordinary
16 10 tomatoes, small fruited (eg cherry)
17 1 truss of cherry tomatoes
18 A pair of cucumbers, any type
19 A bulb of garlic
20 3 carrots, foliage trimmed
21 3 parsnips, foliage trimmed
22 2 courgettes, approximately 15 cm long
23 2 sweet peppers, any colour
24 6 chilli peppers, any colour
25 2 leeks, tied and not trimmed
26 Any other vegetable not previously mentioned
27 5 different kinds of vegetables and/or fruit (one of each) – ‘you’ve grown it we’d like to see it’ – on a plate or dish, max size 30 cm diameter
28 10 raspberries on a small plate
29 5 dessert apples, ripe, any variety
30 A small plate of any other ripe fruit
31 A collection of fruit, ripe, three kinds
32 3 named herbs in a jam jar, not in flower
33 Longest runner bean
34 An unusually shaped vegetable
Section B:Â Flowers & Plants
• Pots should have an internal diameter of no more than 25 cm.
• For details of dahlia classifications see
https://www.dahlia-nds.co.uk/about-dahlias/classification/
50 3 stems of roses in one vase, same variety
51 A specimen rose in a vase
52 1 multi-headed rose stem, any variety
53 Best Scented Rose (to be judged by visitors to the show)
54 10 stems of annual sweet peas, mixed, at least three varieties
55 6 stems of annual sweet peas, one variety
56 3 gladioli, any variety
57 A specimen gladiolus spike
58 A vase of mixed herbaceous perennials, 50 cm width allowed
59 A vase of single stems of 3 flowering shrubs from different flowering families
60 5 annual asters
61 Mixed annuals in a jam jar
62 3 stems of penstemons
63 3 stems phlox
64 5 dianthus (pinks, carnations etc), stems with buds
65 6 pansies or violas on a board, maximum 25 cm square
66 3 clematis flowers on a board, maximum 30 cm square
67 1 dahlia, large or giant usually over 20 cm diameter
68 3 dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus (not large or giant blooms)
69 3 dahlias, decorative (not large or giant blooms)
70 3 dahlias, pompon
71 3 dahlias, ball
72 3 dahlias, any other, not previously mentioned
73 A dahlia, specimen bloom, any size, any variety
74 An exhibit of mixed dahlias, any cultivars, number of blooms optional
75 A bush fuchsia, single flowering
76 A half standard fuchsia, any variety
77 Any other fuchsia, not previously mentioned
78 6 fuchsia flower heads on a square board, maximum 25 cm square
79 Lily one stem, any type
80 Flowering plant in pot (indoor or outdoor)
81 Foliage plant in pot (decorative value of any flowers will be disregarded)
82 Cactus or succulent plant in pot
83 An exhibit of special botanical interest (a plant you have not previously exhibited at our show)
84 Fuchsia 'Winston Churchill', kindly donated by Castle Gardens
85 A vase of mixed flowering stems containing a total of between 5 and 10 stems, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different KINDS of plants: two varieties of the same plants are not two kinds.
Section C:Â Floral Arrangement
• Exhibitors in this section may use flowers from any source garden or commercial.
• All exhibits may use props or accessories.
• Exhibits can be assembled at home in advance if preferred.
• To fit a width of 50 cm unless otherwise stated.
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90 Parallel Lines
91 Midnight Anywhere in the World
92 Three Flowers
93 A Natural Arrangement
94 Petite arrangement, over 10cm but under 23 cm overall
95 Miniature, not over 10 cm overall
96 A garden in a FULL size seed tray
Section D: Homecraft
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• Please ensure that jars can be opened easily otherwise they cannot be judged.
• Classes 100-116 must be on a plate and inside a large clear plastic bag.
• Classes 117-123 Jams & Jellies. Jars to be filled to the top, cover may be a plain twist lid OR a wax disc and cellophane cover, all labels to be dated.
100 A chocolate cake, iced
101 Your ‘showstopper’ cake, maximum width, depth & height 30 cm
102 6 decorated cupcakes
103 3 American muffins
104 A fresh fruit pie, closed, plate not over 23 cm
105 6 chocolate brownies
106 6 shortbread pieces, any shape 107 A cake incorporating a named vegetable
108 A Victoria sandwich, jam-filled, undecorated, no sugar on top
109 Fruit Cake, maximum 20 cm round tin
110 6 biscuits
111 A handmade loaf
112 6 bread rolls
113 A quiche, 20 cm in diameter
114 2 different items incorporating lemon
115 6 fruit scones
116 6 flap jacks
117 A jar of marmalade
118 A jar of jam
119 A jar of fruit jelly
120 A jar of lemon curd
121 A jar of sweet chilli jam
122 A jar of honey
123 A jar of chutney, named variety
Section E:Â Handicrafts
• Items must NOT have been previously exhibited in a show of this Association.
• Exhibitors must indicate if the work is to their own design, or based on a pattern or from a kit using the labels provided
• Cards will be available should you wish to provide any short explanatory note (max 20 words).
• Max size for display of 75 cm x 75 cm. Large items of embroidery/tapestry etc may need to be folded.
130 A handmade hat
131 A patchwork article
132 A hand embroidered article 133 A tapestry article
134 A cross stitch article
135 A crocheted article
136 ‘From Rags to Riches’, an article with a recycled theme
137 A hand-knitted article
138 Any sewn garment, cut out and sewn by exhibitor
139 A soft toy
140 An item of ceramics or pottery
141 An item of woodwork
142 A handmade card for any occasion of an original design
143 An item of metalwork
144 ‘You’ve made it, we’d like to see it’, any item of handicraft
Section F:Â PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY etc
PAINTING
• Classes 150-155 not to exceed 75 cm x 75cm framed or mounted.
• All work in these classes must be ready for hanging with string.
• Any visible signatures to be temporarily covered please.
150 An oil or acrylic painting, any subject
151 A watercolour painting, any subject
152 A drawing
153 An exhibit of mixed media – please specify media
154 A flower portrait in any medium 155 Subject of your choice using pastels
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PHOTOGRAPHY
• Photographs to be mounted on card not to exceed 25 x 18 cm (to facilitate fixing to display boards)
157 Cobwebs
158 Trees
159 At Play
160 A Garden View
161 Best of Friends
CREATIVE WRITING
• All entries to be on A5 size paper.
164 Write a limerick beginning with: I gaze at the plants and I dream…
165 Mini Saga. A story in precisely 50 words plus up to 15 words for the title
166 Make up a sentence using as many of the 31 letters as possible in this phrase (using each letter once): I grow sprouts for my Christmas lunch
Section G :Â CHILDREN
• For Classes 190-203 please state age on the entry slip (given to you on the day of the show).
• Children are also very welcome to enter any of the adult classes.
• Classes 192 & 202 must be covered
• In the children’s section prize monies for all classes are: First £3; Second £2, Third £1. All children can collect a free packet of seeds when bringing their entry on the day of the show.
AGE: up to 10 INCLUSIVE
190 Vegetables and/or fruit you’ve grown, displayed on a plate or dish
191 A vase of mixed flowers, 5 stems
192 5 jam tarts
193 A photograph of your favourite animal
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AGE: 11 to 14 INCLUSIVE
200 Vegetables and/or fruit you’ve grown, displayed on a plate or dish
201 A vase of mixed flowers, 5 stems
202 5 jam tarts
203 A photograph of your favourite animal
1. ENTRY
• Entries can be emailed to ccgardeningassociation@gmail.com or use the form on our website (acknowledged). Or you can send the paper form (on the inside back page) to the Entries Secretary.
• We encourage early entries as it makes life easier for the show team. We understand you might not be able to stage all the exhibits you have entered!
• Entries should be received by 5pm on Monday 29th July 2024.
• Entries are free.
• One entry per class per exhibitor.
• Children are very welcome to enter any classes.
• All entries for SECTIONS A&B must have been grown by the exhibitor. Entries in SECTION A&B are encouraged from individuals, households and groups (where grown as a group endeavour). Entries in sections C-F should be from an individual or household.
2. STAGING
• You may set up your exhibits 8.00 am - 10.45 am on the day of the show. Doors close at 10.45 am, when all but judges and officials must leave the hall.
• Collect your entry slips on arrival. You must have a slip for each entry, which should be placed next to your exhibit.
• You are encouraged to name varieties.
• Where VASE is mentioned any suitable container may be used. For Classes 54-57 and 67-74 vases will be available.
• We suggest you use alternatives to plastic-based floral foams at the show. For example, compostable floral foams, chicken wire, paper, stems etc.
• Please ask if there is anything you are unsure about when staging - we are happy to help!
3. PRIZES
• Where possible the show will be governed by the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook. This may be examined on request.
• Points will be awarded as follows: First Prize 3 points; Second Prize 2 points; Third Prize 1 point. (Class 33 & 34 first prize only.)
• In the event of a tie for a trophy, the overall number of first prizes (then second prizes) awarded in the relevant section will be the deciding factor.
• Trophy winners are responsible for the safe keeping and return of their trophies to the Committee by 1st July 2025.
• Exhibits can be removed after presentation of trophies at 4.15 pm.
On any MATTER ARISING, not covered by these guidelines, the decision of the Committee shall be final.
THE ASSOCIATION ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXHIBITS EITHER LOST OR DAMAGED DURING THE SHOW
PRIZES, CUPS and TROPHIES
SECTIONS A & B: VEGETABLES, FRUIT, FLOWERS & PLANTS
• RHS Banksian Medal to the individual or household with the highest number of points in the horticultural classes in the show who has not won in the previous two years
• Chamber of Commerce Rose Bowl to the individual or household with the highest number of points
• Worshipful Company of Gardeners Diploma of Excellence at the discretion of the judges.
SECTION A: VEGETABLES and FRUIT
• Harold Milner Trophy and £25 voucher kindly donated by Schimmel Hardware, for the highest number of points
• Ansford Cup for the points runner-up
• Charlie North Shield for the best exhibit in Class 1
• Newcomer Award, £25 NGS Token kindly donated by Neville Morley, for the highest points by an entrant who has not previously won a prize/trophy in this section
SECTION B: FLOWERS and PLANTS
• Coronation Cup and £10 voucher kindly donated by Castle Gardens, for the highest number of points (excluding dahlia and fuchsia classes)
• Floral Cup for the points runner-up (excluding dahlia and fuchsia classes)
• Sir John Parson Cup for the highest number of points in Dahlia classes
• K Mossman Cup for the best exhibit
• Phillip Matthews Award for an exhibit of special botanical interest
• David Garrett Cup for the highest number of points in the Fuchsia Classes
• Castle Gardens Prize for best specimen of this year’s donated plant
• Prize for best scented rose in Class 53 (decided by visitors to the show)
SECTION C: FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
• Floral Art Cup and £10 for the highest number of points
• Cup and £5 for the best exhibit
SECTION D: HOMECRAFT
• Castle Cary Domestic Science Cup and £10 for the highest number of points
• Castle Cary Domestic Science Shield and £5 for the runner-up
SECTION E: HANDICRAFTS
• Vera Blacker Memorial Cup for the highest number of points
• Castle Cary Handicrafts Cup for the best exhibit (decided by visitors to the show)
SECTION F: PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY etc.
• Photographic Cup for the best exhibit in the photography classes
• Joy Barnes Art Cup for the best exhibit in the painting classes
• Cup for the highest number of points
SECTIONS D, E & F
• Margaret Bush Trophy for the highest number of points in Sections D, E, & F
SECTION G: CHILDREN’S CLASSES
• Ralph Tutton Trophy for the highest number of points
• Miniature Cup for the runner up most points
• Miniature Cup, awarded annually, for the best children’s exhibit
• In the children’s section prize monies for all classes are: First £3; Second £2; Third £1. All children can collect a free packet of seeds when bringing their entry.
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