RHYDLEWIS AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB
CLWB GARDDIO RHYDLEWIS A’R CYLC
SPRING SHOW
TUESDAY 31st MARCH 2026
RHYDLEWIS VILLAGE HALL
STAGING (bringing your exhibits to be judged) FROM 3.30 pm UNTIL 5.30 pm
SHOW OPENS AT 7.30pm
with doors open from 7pm
RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS
(Donations for raffle greatly appreciated)
THE JUDGES:
Darren Ship, owner of Bedwin Plants, Hellan: Floral Judge
Kathryn Horton: Crafts, and Baking Judge
Entry Fees:
Members of Rhydlewis Gardening Club & Children under 12 – Free
AWARDS
FLORAL WINNER – Most Points in classes 1-17
THE DERRICK AND BARBARA CALOW MEMORIAL AWARD –– Best Exhibit in classes 1-14
ARTISAN AWARD – Most Points in classes 18 - 32
PAM HUFFERDINE TROPHY – Best Exhibit in class 15
RULES
- Unless otherwise stated, exhibits in classes 1 - 15 should consist of one variety only.
- Unless otherwise stated, exhibits in classes 1 - 15 should consist of fresh plant material and displayed in a container or vase supplied by the exhibitor.
- Classes 1 - 15; all exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor.
- Help will be given with staging and classification if needed.
- Rhydlewis Gardening Club cannot be responsible for anything left in the hall after the Show. If necessary, label vases and containers.
- Please ensure all exhibits conform to schedule requirements
- ANY OBJECTION TO AN EXHIBIT MUST BE MADE TO THE SHOW SECRETARY ON THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW.
- In the event of a dispute the committee reserves the right to inspect gardens and, if necessary to disqualify.
For further information please contact the show secretary, Jane Puddephatt 01239 851070
THE SCHEDULE CATEGORIES
FLOWERS
Single Daffodil - 3 blooms, 1 variety, all yellow (Div 1)
Single Daffodil - 3 blooms, 1 variety bi-coloured (Div 1)
Large or small-cupped Narcissus—3 blooms, one variety (Divs 2 & 3)
Double Narcissus (inc Daffodils) - 3 stems, one variety (Div 4)
Narcissus - any other - 3 stems, 1 variety (Divs 5 to 12)
Bowl or pot of Bulbs in Bloom - any one variety
Vase of Spring Flowers - not more than 6 varieties
Tulips - 3 cut stems, one variety
Camellia 1 bloom
Flowering Plant in a pot - under 24ins (60cms) high, including pot
Flowering Tree or Shrub - cut spray from one variety
Dish of Floating Hellebore Heads
A posy of Primula (including primrose, polyanthus, cowslip etc.)
A Vase or Container of Decorative Foliage. Up to 8 varieties
A pot of Tulips, grown from bulb; any variety
FLORAL ART
A floral tiara, or garland, for a May Queen
A floral arrangement in a BOTTLE: size optional
(Categories 16 and 17 can include non-plant accessories, fruit, vegetables and purchased plant items)
ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY
A decorated egg (any bird’s egg)
‘An Unusual Part of My Garden’ - a photograph not exceeding 12” x 18” (30 x 46cms). Can be framed, mounted or unmounted
‘A Single Flower’ Painting in any medium not exceeding 12 x 18ins (30 x 46cms — can be framed, mounted or unmounted
The best pet in the world' a photo not exceeding 12”x18" (LIMITED TO 2 ENTRIES ONLY!)
"FIRE" A painting in any medium not exceeding 12"x18"
A tote bag
A cross stitch article (any medium, any size)
An item of pyography
A walking stick or staff
A handmade flower
Any other craft: something you’ve made yourself you’d like to exhibit on the table
A savoury plait
A banana cake
A sponge fruit flan
A Jar of Marmalade
A Jar of Jam
A Jar of Chutney
BRINGING YOUR EXHIBITS TO BE STAGED
Bring your exhibits ready to be staged during STAGING FROM 3.30pm UNTIL 5.30pm
There's a side table you can use to store, rearrange etc, your exhibits, while putting them in the correct show categories.
See the show secretary (just inside the door ) to book in prior to staging your exhibits.
There will be help from stewards with the exhibiting.
The hall will be cleared at 5.30 pm prompt to allow judging to commence.
Exhibitors are then allowed in with general public at 7.30pm (doors will open at 7.00)
WHICH DAFFODIL IS WHICH?
RHS NARCISSUS CLASSES or DIVISIONS – For Flower Schedule Entries 1 to 5:
Division 1 - One flower per stem with the trumpet as long as, or longer than petals
Divisions 2 & 3 - One flower per stem with the trumpet shorter than petals
Division 4 - Includes ALL doubles – one or more flowers per stem
Divisions 5 to 12 – Includes; Triandrus, Cyclamineus, Jonquilla, Tazetta, Poeticus, Bulbocodium, Collar, Papillon and all other daffodil cultivars
Display each entry to it's best within the guidelines Follow the guidelines for size and number very carefully to avoid disqualification. Discard ragged, wind-blown flower heads. Display in a vase or other container which shows off the flower heads to their best (i.e. a tall, glass vase).
CLUB MEMBERS ONLYEnter a pot of your home-grown tulips, grown from bulb; any variety, any number in the pot.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Flowers and other arrangement items can be purchased or home-grown. Follow the height and/or width rules carefully. Be sure to reflect the theme. Judging will focus on the aesthetic of the arrangement and quality of the natural ‘ingredients’.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Display each entry to its best within the guidelines
Follow the guidelines for size and number very carefully to avoid disqualification.
Ensure the art and craft items are newly made, preferably especially for the show.
CHILDREN'S ENTRIES.
We encourage children's exhibits in all classes, but the child must have been actively involve in the growing or making of the exhibit in the 60 day period mention above (where appropriate). Children's entries will be judged alongside without favour, but there will be a small 'prize' for all under 15 entries.
HOMECRAFTS
Jar of Marmalade –– any fruit in a one lb jar. Seal with paper seal and a cellophane cover and rubber band. No metal lids. Labelling: only the contents of the jar should be on the label (i.e. SEVILLE MARMALADE)
All cakes, sweets, etc: choose your own recipe to be judged alongside others. Display prettily on your own chinaware (although plates and dishes are available from the kitchen area)
Good Luck Everyone – look forward to seeing you on the day!
