CLWB GARDDIO RHYDLEWIS A’R CYLCH
RHYDLEWIS AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB
PRESENTS
THE AUTUMN PRODUCE
and FLOWER SHOW
OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS
Tuesday 27th August 2024
RHYDLEWIS VILLAGE HALL
STAGING FROM
3.00pm to 5pm
SHOW OPENS AT 7.30pm
RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS
AUCTION OF DONATED EXHIBITS
For further information please contact the Show Secretary
Jane Puddephatt, tel: 01239 851070. pudd8hp@btinternet.com
or the secretary Nina Milton on 01239 851096
email ninahare00@googlemail.com
Prizes
Vegetable Challenge Award: Most points gained in Vegetable and Fruit Classes 1 to 20
Best Exhibit in Show: Classes 1- 20
Floral Challenge Award: Most points gained in Flowers and Floral Art, classes 21 to 28
The Liz Blackler Memorial Award: Most Points in Arts and Crafts, classes 28 to 34
D&G Williams Award: Most points in Homecraft, classes 35 to 43
RULES
All rules, as well as suggestions for exhibiting for the Produce Show, are displayed on the Rhydlewis Gardening Club Blogsite at: https://rhydlewisgardeningclub.blogspot.com
Entry Fees:
Members of Rhydlewis Gardening Club – Free Entry
Non-Members – £2 Block Entry
THE SCHEDULE OF CATEGORIES FOR ENTRY
VEGETABLES & FRUITS
- 4 White Potatoes
- 4 Coloured Potatoes
- 3 Beetroot (any one variety)
- 3 Carrots (any one variety)
- 3 Courgettes (any one variety) each not exceeding 152cm (6ins)
- 1 Marrow.
- 4 Runner Beans
- 4 Pods of Peas. (Any variety)
- 3 Onions (Any one variety)
- 5 Shallots
- 4 Tomatoes (any one variety)
- 5 Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- Longest runner bean
- Best Comic vegetable
- Collection of 6 Vegetables (tomatoes can be included) to be displayed in a basket
- Bunch of 5 mixed herbs (names to be listed)
- 3 Cooking Apples (any one variety)
- 3 Dessert Apples (any one variety)
- 3 Pears (any one variety)
FLOWERS
- Vase of Dahlias - 3 heads of any one variety
- Vase of Roses - 3 stems of any one variety
- Vase of Hydrangeas - 3 heads of any one variety
- Vase of Sweet Peas 6 Stems mixed colours
- Vase of Garden flowers - not more than 6 varieties
FLORAL ART
- A Floral arrangement (any medium) with the theme ‘ A Golden Wedding’ not to exceed 20” H. and 20” W.
- 'A Summer Gif't; a hand-tied arrangement of mostly garden flowers (can be displayed in a vase but arrangement not exceeding the hight or width of category 27 )
ARTS AND CRAFTS
- Photograph, “A Stunning Summer Landscape” not to exceed 10in by 8in
- Photograph, “Something Fluffy ” not to exceed 10in by 8in
- Painting/drawing (any medium) “My Garden” not exceeding 12” x16”
- Seascape made from driftwood and pebbles not to exceed 12in X 12in
- 1 Metre of Bunting
- Any article of handmade jewellery
- Handmade Greetings Card.
HOMECRAFT - BAKING & PRESERVES
- 5 Sausage rolls
- A loaf of white or brown bread
- A Cake made using a vegetable ingredient (not carrot)
- 4 decorated Cup Cakes
- 4 Novelty biscuits
- 3 hens’ eggs
- 1 Jar of jam - any fruit
- 1 jar of honey
- 1 jar of relish
CHILDREN’S CLASSES (Under 16)
- Make an item from cardboard and recycled materials
- A glove puppet (any medium)
BRING WHAT YOU CAN TO MAKE THIS SHOW
AN EXCITING, COLOURFUL EVENT
ANY OBJECTION TO AN EXHIBIT MUST BE MADE TO THE SHOW SECRETARY ON THE DAY OF THE SHOWIn the event of a dispute the committee reserves the right to inspect gardens and, if necessary to disqualify.
GUIDELINES FOR EXHIBITING CORRECTLY
VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
All smaller items, and all classes with more than one item needing staging, should come on your own plate or other base.
In close competition, arrangement may be the deciding factor.
Potatoes: Choose equally matched tubers with shallow eyes, free from from skin blemishes. Wash tuber with a soft sponge. Stage with the rose end outwards
Beetroot: Select one variety, even sized, avoid discolouration at the base of root or more than one tap root. Remove small side roots. Take care in washing. Trim foliage tidily.
Carrots choose good specimens -- soak at time of lifting to minimise damage. Trim foliage. Arrange neatly.
Marrow Wipe clean and stage directly on the show bench. It is better to choose young fruits
Courgettes Choose equally matched fruits of no more than 6" long. Stage flat with or without flowers still attached.
Runner Beans Select uniform pods of shape and colour in one variety. Arrange on plate or on the bench. Aim to leave short portion of stalk on each pod
Pods of Peas. Choose equally matched pods. Holding pods up to the light will reveal internal damage and number of peas. Arrange on plate
Onions Choose equally matched onions. Tops should be neatly tied, preferably with raffia, and roots neatly trimmed back to basal plate. Do not over-skin
Shallots Stage as separate bulbs not as a cluster. Tops should be neatly tied, preferably with raffia, and roots neatly trimmed back to basal plate. Do not over-skin. Stage on dry sand in shallow container.
Tomatoes. Select uniform fruit of shape and colour in one variety. Stage on a plate, calex uppermost
With vine tomatoes, cut the truss carefully near to main stem. Both immature and mature fruits can be shown, but at least 1/3 should be fully ripened
Cherry Tomatoes. Select uniform fruit of shape and colour in one variety. Stage on a plate, calex uppermost
Cucumber Look for a wcll-shaped barrel. Display flat on show bench
Collection of Vegetables 5 varieties are needed. Tomatoes and other fruit-type vegetable are eligible
Collection of Culinary Herbs: Pick early in the day and chose the best samples of each herb. Display in a vase or on a tray, and include a paper or card list of all herb names.
Comic Shaped Vegetables The only rule here is that we like a laugh on this one!
Apples Display polished with stalk, on a shallow receptacle
FLOWERS
All flowers should be as perfect as possibly; pick early on the day of the show
Vase of Dahlias Select 3 heads of any one variety, uniform in shape and colour, displayed in a vase
Vase of Roses Select 3 heads of any one variety, uniform in shape and colour, displayed in a vase
Vase of Hydrangeas Select 3 heads of any one variety, uniform in shape and colour, displayed in a vase
Vase of cut garden flowers Select no more than 6 varieties and arrange in a vase
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’, but it is essential to stay within the height and width recommended.
HOMECRAFT - PRESERVES
Jar of honey. Both clear and set is acceptable. Screw lidded jars are the best option.
Jar of Marmalade any fruit used for marmalade. Use a one lb jar. Seal with paper seal and a cellophane cover and rubber band. No lids
Jar of relish Please check that you are making and exhibiting a 'relish' not a chutney or pickle. Relish is a preserved, chunky, vinegary condiment made out of finely chopped fruits, and/or vegetables -- any fruit or vegetable can be used. Use a relish jar – that is a free choice of jar under 1lb; relishes don't last so should be in a smaller 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. Raspberry Jam)
BRINGING YOUR EXHIBITS TO BE STAGED Tuesday 27th August 2024
Bring your exhibits ready to be staged (apart from final preening)
water and some plates/saucers may be available. A ruler and scissors are both available.
Bring from 3pm -- the doors shut promptly for judging at 5pm
See the show secretary (just inside the door ) to book in prior to staging your exhibits.
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There is a table (to the right by the entrance) to rest your exhibits on while booking in. There will be help from stewards with the exhibiting.
The hall will be cleared at 5pm prompt to allow judging to commence.
Exhibitors are then allowed in with general public from 7.30 to view all entries and be at the prize giving.
Good Luck Everyone – look forward to seeing you on the day!
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