Great Waldingfield

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Horticultural Society Spring Show – 25th March

 GREAT WALDINGFIELD

SPRING SHOW

25th March 2023

2 4 pm.  The Village Hall

 

SHOW SCHEDULE

 

ENTRY FORM – BOTTOM OF PAGE

 

SHOW SECRETARY:  JOHN HUGHES   378342

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mrs. L. Lutz 07773161419 Mr. J. Hughes 378342
Mrs. W. Berry 375853 Mr. P. Berry 375853
Mrs. P. Barry 377800 Mrs. M. Fluke 828499
Mrs. E. Coleman 379810 Mrs. A. Phipps 310359

             

Date for your diaries Autumn Show Saturday 9th September    

 

 

  SECTION 1 – FLOWERS

  1. 3 DAFFODILS – 1 Variety – Single 

       (for definition, a daffodil has a trumpet that is longer than the outside petals)

  1. 3 DAFFODILS – 1 Variety – Double 
  2. 3 NARCISSI – 1 Variety
  3. 3 MULTI- HEADED NARCISSI – 1Variety
  4. 3 TULIPS – 1 Variety – Single
  5. 3 TULIPS – 1 Variety – Double
  6. 3 MINIATURE DAFFODILS
  7. 3 MINIATURE MULTI- HEADED NARCISSI
  8. 3 FLOATING PANSIES – Any Variety
  9. 3 CAMELLIA BLOOMS – Any Variety
  10. 3 STEMS OF ANY PRIMULAS
  11. 1 STEM OF FLOWERING SHRUB OR TREE
  12. CONTAINER OF SPRING FLOWERS – to be judged on variety and colour only, container not to exceed 20cm dia.
  13. FLOWERING POT PLANT – see rule 3 – container not to exceed 20cm dia.
  14. NON – FLOWERING POT PLANT- see rule 3 – container not to exceed 20cm dia.
  15. 3 FLOATING HELLEBORE FLOWERS – ANY VARIETY
  16. 3 HYACINTHS – Any Variety
  17. 3 STEMS OF ANY OTHER SPRING FLOWER – Any Variety
  18. A BOWL OR POT OF FLOWERING BULBS
  19. For children under 12yrs. – A CONTAINER OF SPRING FLOWERS

 

 

SECTION 2 – FLOWER ARRANGING

(To reduce the use of plastic, British grown flowers & foliage, no Oasis)

  1. “DEPICT A BOOK TITLE” Celebrating 100years of the British Library

       – accessories may be used, table space allowed 60cm x 60cm                                                            

  1. “SIMPLICITY” any 3 flowers of one colour and any foliage

       – accessories may be used, table space allowed 40cm x 40cm                                                                     

  1. “PICTURE PERFECT” – in a frame, frame not to exceed 20cm x 20cm
  1. For children under 12yrs. – An Arrangement to go with a model of your favourite

        Disney character maximum size 15cm x 15cm

 

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SECTION 3 –NOVICE FLOWER ARRANGING 

(To reduce the use of plastic, British grown flowers & foliage, no Oasis)

Exhibitors may continue to enter this section until they have won a total of 3 first prizes in Gt.Waldingfield Shows

  1. . “DEPICT A BOOK TITLE” Celebrating 100years of the British Library

       – accessories may be used, table space allowed 60cm x 60cm                                                            

  1. “SIMPLICITY” any 3 flowers of one colour and any foliage

       – accessories may be used, table space allowed 40cm x 40cm                                                                    

  1. “PICTURE PERFECT” – in a frame, frame not to exceed 20cm x 20cm

 

 

SECTION 4 – DOMESTIC        

  1. 3 LEMON MERINGUE TARTS
  2. 1 ARTISAN LOAF
  3. 3 SANDWICH BISCUITS
  4. 3 PIECES OF TRAY BAKE
  5. 1 BATTENBURG CAKE
  6. 3 SAVOURY PUFFS
  7. 1 JAR FRUIT JAM
  8. 1 JAR MARMALADE for special Paddington Bear award
  9. For children under 12yrs. – 3 CHOCOLATE CEREAL NESTS

 

 

SECTION 5 – PHOTOGRAPHY

To be judged for quality, subject and composition.

Exhibits to be 8” x 6” max. – mounted on card showing a border

  1. WINTER SCENE
  2. BUILT FOR SPEED
  3. A FEAST FOR THE EYES
  4. For children under 12yrs. – HAPPINESS

 

 

SECTION 6 – HANDICRAFT

  1. A SMALL ITEM OF KNITTING OR CROCHET Max. table space 30cm x 30cm
  2. A HANDMADE CARD
  3. A PAINTING OR DRAWING – no larger than A4 size
  4. ANY OTHER SMALL CRAFT ITEM.
  5. For children under 12 years –DECORATED MASK OF YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK CHARACTER

 

Please Note! –There are specific classes for children under 12 years:-

               Section 1 class 20 

               Section 2 class 24

               Section 4 class 36

               Section 5 class 40

               Section 6 class 45

 

               Medals will be presented for 1st 2nd & 3rd  in these classes

 

RULES FOR EXHIBITORS

  1. All exhibits must be to schedule.
  2. The Committee’s decision on all matters shall be final.
  3. All exhibits, except in the flower arranging section, must have been grown by the exhibitor. Pot plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 6 weeks. All other exhibits must be the exhibitor’s own work
  4. No item to be entered that has been previously entered in any of our shows.
  5. Entry forms and exhibits to be brought to the Village Hall between 0900 and 1045hrs  on the day of the show. Exhibits to be staged between 0900 & 1045hrs. the day of the show. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
  6. No exhibitor shall enter more than one exhibit in any one class.
  7. Exhibits already staged can only be moved by a Steward. 
  8. The Show will be open to the public between 1400 & 1600 hrs.
  9. The Committee cannot accept any responsibility for accident, loss or damage, to the person or the property of any exhibitor.
  10. No unauthorised persons allowed in the Hall during judging.
  11. Exhibits left on show benches after prize-giving will be put into auction.
  12. There are specific classes for children under 12 years in every section.

Children may also enter any other class but pay 30p per class.

 

CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE AWARD OF PRIZES

  1. The award of prizes shall be determined by the highest number of points, 1st – 3 points, 2nd – 2 points, 3rd – 1 point.
  1. In the event of a tie, the Exhibitor with the most 1st. 2nd. & 3rd. awards shall be the winner.
  1. In all Classes overall presentation is taken into account.
  2. Judges’ comments on entry cards are offered as a point of learning – not as a criticism.

 

TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED

SECTION    1       FLOWERS – SHOW SHIELD

SECTION    2       FLOWER ARRANGING – SHOW SHIELD

SECTION    3       NOVICE FLOWER ARRANGING – SHOW SHIELD

SECTION    4       DOMESTIC – THE LILLIAN HAXELL TROPHY

                                Plus the PADDINGTON BEAR AWARD – Class 35

SECTION    5       PHOTOGRAPHY – The ALI BUTCHER TROPHY

SECTION    6       HANDICRAFT

                        

CHILDREN:  MEDALS FOR 1st, 2nd & 3rd IN CLASSES 20. 24. 36. 40. 45

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The VERA FRANCIS SHIELD FOR THE BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW    

THE SECRETARY’S SHIELD FOR MOST ENTRIES IN SHOW

THE SECRETARY`S SHIELD FOR MOST POINTS IN SHOW

 

Spring 2023 Entry Form