SPRING SHOW
TUESDAY 26th MARCH 2024
RHYDLEWIS VILLAGE HALL
STAGING FROM 3.00pm UNTIL 5.00pm
SHOW OPENS AT 7.30pm
RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS
(Donations for raffle greatly appreciated)
AUCTION OF DONATED EXHIBITS
OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS (except class 15)
Entry Fees
Members of Rhydlewis Gardening Club & Children under 12 – Free
Non- Members of Rhydlewis Gardening Club – £1 flat fee regardless of how many entries
RULES
Unless otherwise stated, exhibits in classes 1 - 13 should consist of one variety only.
Unless otherwise stated, exhibits in classes 1 - 14 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.
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.
JUDGES
Rannveig & Bob Wallis
–Flowers and Floral Art—Homecraft – Art and Craft
AWARDS
1. FLORAL WINNER – Most Points in classes 1-17
2. THE DERRICK AND BARBARA CALOW MEMORIAL AWARD
– Best Exhibit in classes 1-14
3. ARTISAN AWARD – Most Points in classes 18 - 31
4. PAM HUFFERDINE TROPHY – Best Exhibit in class 15
For further information please contact the Show Secretary
Jane Puddephatt 01239 851070
or the secretary Nina Milton 01239 851096/07962781146
Please see website for schedule copies http://rhydlewisgardeningclub.blogspot.co.uk/
THE FULL SCHEDULE;
FLOWERS
Single Daffodil - 3 blooms, 1 variety, all yellow (Div 1)
Single Daffodil - 3 blooms, 1 variety (Div 1)
Large or small-cupped Narcissus - 3 blooms, one variety (Divs 2 and 3)
Double Narcissus (including 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 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/Container of Decorative Foliage – not more than 8 varieties
CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
A pot of Jetfire Narcissi, grown from bulbs supplied last autumn
FLORAL ART
A table centrepiece incorporating at least one candle - not to exceed 12ins (30cms) overall
A floral basket arrangement entitled, ‘Happy Birthday’ - size optional
(Categories 16 and 17 can include non-plant accessories, fruit, vegetables and purchased plant items)
ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY
Fascinator any material natural or artificial
‘A Snow Scene’ - a photograph not exceeding 12 x 18ins (30 x 46cms) – can be framed, mounted or unmounted
‘A Snow Scene’ A Painting in any medium Not exceeding 12 x 18ins (30 x 46cms) – can be framed, mounted or unmounted
Decorated egg (any size, any medium)
Handmade farm animal (any medium, any size)
A Face mask made from a Paper Plate
A wedding invitation card
HOMECRAFT
4 Jam Tarts
4 Hot Cross Buns
A Filled Chocolate Sponge Cake
Bowl of homemade Fudge cut into pieces
Most Creative Jelly
A Jar of Curd
A Jar of Marmalade
ADVICE
Please ensure all exhibits conform to schedule requirements.
RHS NARCISSUS CLASS 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
Display each entry to it's best within the guidelines Follow the guidelines for size and number very carefully to avoid disqualification.
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 i's 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/Curd –– any fruit in a one lb jar. Seal with paper seal and a cellophane cover and rubber band. No 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)
BRINGING YOUR EXHIBITS TO BE STAGED
Bring your exhibits ready to be staged during STAGING FROM 3.00pm UNTIL 5.00pm
There's a side table you can 'dump' your exhibits on while putting them in the correct places.
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 pm prompt to allow judging to commence.
Exhibitors are then allowed in with general public at 7.30pm
Good Luck Everyone – look forward to seeing you on the day!
