The Rhydlewis Gardening Club Produce Show Saturday 19th August 2023

 

 

The Rhydlewis Gardening Club Autumn Produce Show 2023 is being held on Saturday 19th AUGUST 2023 in the 

RHYDLEWIS VILLAGE HALL All welcome to view the produce, flowers and home craft entries after judging from 7.30pm at the Rhydlewis Village Hall. There is no fee for admission to the show and we’re offering refreshments, a raffle, an auction of donated entries – and the chance to have a chat with your neighbours.

This blogpost will help you to correctly enter the show – rules, guidelines and further information. Anyone can enter this show, whether or not you're a member or if you live outside the area. (Non-members pay £2 per exhibiter).

You can ask for a paper copy from the Show Secretary, Jane Puddephatt, tel: 01239 851070, email pudd8hp@btinternet.com or the secretary, Nina Milton on 01239 851096 email ninahare00@googlemail.com

Or you can cut and past this schedule from this blogpost:

CLWB GARDDIO RHYDLEWIS A’R CYLCH

RHYDLEWIS AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

PRODUCE SHOW

Saturday 

19th AUGUST 2023

RHYDLEWIS VILLAGE HALL

STAGING FROM 10.30am UNTIL 12.00pm

SHOW OPENS AT 3.30pm

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@OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS

 BRING WHAT YOU CAN TO MAKE THIS SHOW 

AN EXCITING, COLOURFUL EVENT

Prizes

Challenge Prize: Most points gained in Vegetable and Fruit Classes

Best Exhibit in Show: Winner of the Yellow Card (Veg&Fruit)

Floral Challenge Prize: Most points gained in Flowers and Floral Art 

The Best Onion Prize  First Prize in Class 9

Roses Award: Winner of Class 24 

D&G Williams Prize: Most points in all  Homecraft Classes

RULES

All rules, as well as suggestions for exhibiting for the Produce Show, are displayed below this schedule on this blogpost; scroll down. 

Entry Fees: 

Members of Rhydlewis Gardening Club – Free Entry

Non-Members – £2 Block Entry

ANY OBJECTION TO AN EXHIBIT MUST BE MADE TO THE SHOW SECRETARY ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW

In the event of a dispute the committee reserves the right to inspect gardens and, if necessary to disqualify.

Entries from children most welcome

VEGETABLES & FRUITS

1. 4 White Potatoes
2. 4 Coloured Potatoes 
3. 3 Beetroot.  (any one variety)
4. 3 Carrots  (any one variety)
5. 1 Marrow
6. 3 Courgettes  (any one variety) each not exceeding 152cm (6ins)
7. 4 Runner Beans
8. 4 Pods of Peas. (Any variety)
9. 3 Onions  (Any one variety) 
10.  5 Shallots
11.  4 Tomatoes  (any one variety)
12.  5 Cherry Tomatoes
13.  1 Cucumber
14.  Longest runner bean
15.  Best Comic vegetable
16.  Collection of  6 Vegetables (tomatoes can be included) to be displayed in a basket
17.  Bunch of 5 mixed herbs  names to be listed
18.  3 Cooking Apples (any one variety)
19.  3 Dessert Apples (any one variety)
20.  3 Pears (any one variety)
21.  8 Wild Blackberries

FLOWERS

22. Vase of Dahlias - 3 heads of any one variety
23. Vase of Roses - 3 stems of any one variety
24. Vase of Hydrangeas - 3 heads of any one variety
25.  Vase of Sweet Peas 6 Stems mixed colours
26. Vase of Garden flowers - not more than 6 varieties
27. A single Rose to be judged on its perfume
28. A Cactus in Container
29. An Alpine Plant in container

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS 

30. A Gentlemans buttonhole 
31. A Floral arrangement with the theme ‘Coronation’ not to exceed 24” H. and 24” W.

HOMECRAFT - BAKING 

32. A Lemon Meringue Pie
33. A loaf of white or brown bread
34. A Carrot Cake
35. A decorated Novelty Cake to be judged on Decoration only
36. 3 brown hens’ eggs
37. 3 White or tinted hens’ eggs
38. Any other domesticated birds egg.  3 - bird to be named
39.  1 Jar of jam - any fruit
40.  1 jar of honey
41. 1 jar of chutney

HOMECRAFT - ARTS AND CRAFTS

42.  A  handmade soft toy any medium 
43.   Pebble Art Must sit in palm of hand
44.   A Small article made of wood
45. A photograph, “Summer Landscape” not to exceed 24in by 24in  can be framed or unmounted
46. Art work in any medium “ A tree in full summer leaf” not to exceed 24”x24”

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

47. An animal made of Vegetables  (Child to be under 16)
48. An edible necklace (Child to be under 16)

                                                              RULES

The show committee reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving any reason or explanation

All exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor and cared for by them for at least 60 days prior to the date of the show

Each exhibitor is responsible for compliance with the rules governing each class entered. If an error is noted at any time it may be corrected by the stewards, but they are under no obligation to do so

So long as you have grown the exhibit you can enter it in your own name, even if others are also exhibiting from the same garden

The above rule does not apply to floral arrangements or homecraft

The judges decision is always final

In the event of a dispute the committee reserves the right to inspect gardens and, if necessary to disqualify the entry or entries

For the purposes of this show, a 'vase' means any suitable container for displaying flowers. 'Pot" means suitable contain in which to grow a plant 

Any objection to any exhibit must be made to the show secretary on the night of the show

The show committee is not liable for compensation for loss or damage

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.

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 direction 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.

Oddly Shaped Vegetables The only rule here is that we like a laugh on this one!

Apples Display with stalk on a shallow receptacle

FLOWERS

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

 Flowering Plant  Any house or pot plant, or potted garden flowering plant can be exhibited, so long as the  pot should be of no more than 12” in height

Vase of cut flowers  Select no more than 6 varieties and arrange in a vase

Tree or shrub for flower, fruit or foliage effect   One cut stem to be staged directly on the bench

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’.

HOMECRAFT - PRESERVES

Jar of jam - any fruit  Use a one lb  jar. Seal with paper seal and a cellophane cover and rubber band. No lids

Jar of honey. Both clear and set is acceptable. 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 chutney  any fruit or vegetable can be used.  Use 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. Raspberry Jam)/

BRINGING YOUR EXHIBITS TO BE STAGED

Bring your  exhibits ready to be staged. 

Bring between 10.30am and 12 midday on the 19th August

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 12 midday prompt to allow judging to commence.

Exhibitors are then allowed in with general public a 3.30 in the afternoon

Good Luck Everyone – look forward to seeing you on the day!

Return to Ty'r Maes

 Last year, the gardening club met at Ty'r Maes Gardens in Ffarmers in late summer, and we loved the gardens so much  that we came back this May when the gloriously colourful rhododendrons, azaleas and primulas are in bloom.

It's a 4 acre garden with splendid views, two delightful lily  ponds, some new planting in an open meadow and many herbaceous and shrub beds exuberantly informal planting, full of cottage garden favourites and many unusual plants. John loves his trees – he has 200+ and has a growing area of arboretum, pergola, gazebos, and a post and rope arcade covered in climbers. As always Helen made us a yummy tea which we ate in full sun. Everything is for charity, through the National Garden Scheme.

There's always a table of plants to buy, which we took huge advantage off. 

Janette took these stunning photos which give a visceral sense of the experience. 

It was a stunning return, and if you missed it, John and Helen Brooks have their garden opening for the NGS – check your Yellow Book. Opening information:
Sunday 6 August (1 – 6pm). Admission £3.50, children free. Home-made teas.
Visitors also welcome by arrangement April to September please request teas when booking;

John & Helen Brooks 01558 650541    johnhelen140@gmail.com

If you'd like to go but can't make it this summer, try the plant sale in the autumn; 

How to Exhibit in the Rhydlewis Gardening Club Produce Show

 

 

The Rhydlewis Gardening Club Autumn Produce Show 2023 is being held on Saturday 19th August, with staging (when you bring your entries) from 10.30am until  12.00 midday and the show opens after judging at 3.30pm

Please not this change of date, and time of day. All are welcome to view the produce, flowers and home craft entries after judging from 3.30pm at the Rhydlewis Village Hall. There is no fee for admission. We hope that an afternoon show will hopefully be in the sunshine, but with all the usual delights, such as meeting old friends, refreshments, raffle, auction – and the chance of winning a prize for your exhibit.

This blogpost is the lowdown on how you can exhibit; anyone can enter this show, whether or not you're a member or if you live outside the area. (Non-members pay 20p per exhibit).

You can download the schedule from the blog site, or ask for a paper copy from the Show Secretary, Jane Puddephatt, tel: 01239 851070. pudd8hp@btinternet.com or the secretary, Nina Milton on 01239 851096 email ninahare00@googlemail.com

This blogpost will help you to correctly enter the show – rules, guidelines and further information.

RULES

The show committee reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving any reason or explanation

All exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor and cared for by them for at least 60 days prior to the date of the show

Each exhibitor is responsible for compliance with the rules governing each class entered. If an error is noted at any time it may be corrected by the stewards, but they are under no obligation to do so

So long as you have grown the exhibit you can enter it in your own name, even if others are also exhibiting from the same garden

The above rule does not apply to floral arrangements or homecraft

The judges decision is always final

In the event of a dispute the committee reserves the right to inspect gardens and, if necessary to disqualify the entry or entries

For the purposes of this show, a 'vase' means any suitable container for displaying flowers. 'Pot" means suitable contain in which to grow a plant 

Any objection to any exhibit must be made to the show secretary on the night of the show

The show committee is not liable for compensation for loss or damage

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 also be a small 'prize' for all under 15 entries.

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 direction 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

Longest Runner Bean Although the longest bean may win,  the judges reserve the right to also look at quality and shape.

Collection of Vegetables 6 varieties are needed. Tomatoes and other fruit-type vegetable are eligible

Best Comic Vegetable Anything goes here!

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.

Oddly Shaped Vegetables The only rule here is that we like a laugh on this one!

Apples Display with stalk on a shallow receptacle

FLOWERS

 These must be grown in the garden of the exhibitor. 'Vase' means container for flowers

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 Sweet Peas Select 6 stems of good quality to display in one vase

 Flowering Plant  Any house or pot plant, or potted garden flowering plant can be exhibited, so long as the  pot should be of no more than 12” in height

Vase of garden flowers  Select no more than 6 varieties and arrange in a vase.

A single Rose to be judged on its perfume  One cut stem in a vase

 Cactus in Container

An Alpine Plant in container  

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’.

HOMECRAFT - BAKING 

A Lemon Meringue Pie  Plated with pastry crust

A loaf of white or brown bread Preferably,  make on the day of the show.  Stage on a plate

A Carrot Cake plain, but can have cream cheese iced top

A decorated Novelty Cake to be judged on Decoration only. Stage on a plate

3 brown hens’ eggs/3 White or tinted hens’ eggs. At least one of your eggs will be cracked open to look for imperfections and uniformity

PRESERVES. These must be exhibited with a label that states nothing more than the type of contents; i.e "Green Tomato Chutney", with no other recognisable wording or symbols.

Jar of jam - any fruit  Use a one lb  jar. Seal with paper seal and a cellophane cover and rubber band. No lids

Jar of honey. Both clear and set is acceptable. 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 chutney  any fruit or vegetable can be used.  Use a one lb  jar. Seal with paper seal and a cellophane cover and rubber band. No lids

HOMECRAFT - ARTS AND CRAFTS Children’s entries should be mostly all their own work. Adults entries should be newly crafted.

A  handmade soft toy any medium.

 Pebble Art must sit in palm of hand.

 A Small article made of wood any ‘reasonable’ size. Stay within the theme. 

BRINGING YOUR EXHIBITS TO BE STAGED

Bring your  exhibits ready to be staged. 

Bring between 10.30am and Midday on the 19th August 2023

See the show secretary (just inside the door ) to book in prior to staging your exhibits. 

Exhibitors who join or have joined the Rhydlewis Gardening Club can exhibit as many entries as they wish free of charge. 

Other exhibitors can exhibit as many entries as they wish for an overall charge of £1.

There will be help from stewards with the exhibiting. 

The hall will be cleared at midday prompt to allow judging to commence.

Exhibitors are then allowed in with general public at 3.30pm

Good Luck Everyone – look forward to seeing you on the day!

Tree Planting at Woody's Lodge

 

Here we are (Nina and Jim Milton) as part of the volunteer tree planters, getting almost a 1000 saplings into the ground at Woody's Lodge, which will be registered as part of the Queens Canopy across the UK. 

The Tree Planting scheme falls within the Egin ( Welsh for “green shoots”) Programme which aims to support communities in Wales, in tackling climate change and is administered by the National Lottery Community Fund and supported by Wales Govt. Woody’s part in this project enabled Veterans' community, families and children to re- introduce, Wales’ native deciduous tree species, eg. Oak, Birch, Elm, Beech, Alder, Holly, Hawthorn etc .at the Farm. 

The majority of the planting introduced saplings along Penlan’s boarders and hedgerows which will increase water uptake, reduce water runoff and improving overall drainage. The Project  also improves biodiversity in terms of bird, plant and insect species on site, adding to the attraction of the Farm for future family camping and Veteran users alike.

 Woody's Lodge are now begining to develop their new polytunnel, as well. The weather help up starting this project, but they are looking forward to getting stuck into the fitting out with benches and raised beds and focusing on some growing this coming spring, with a broader Growing Project at Penlan for a more sustainable future. This project was funded by Proceeds of Crime, and the polytunnel was supplied by 5 Star Poly Tunnels, build by James and team from Arb-Yr-Arth Tree Care of Aberaeron.

Woody’s Lodge is a Welsh charity.

It's aims are to serve  veterans of the Armed Forces, Reserves, Emergency
Services, and their families. They provide an inviting meeting space for veterans to re-engage with life, their families and their communities. They especially help with all the problems, physical, mental and emotional, that service veterans encounter, and bereavement help for families.

The history of Woody's Lodge is recent, but passionate. In 2012, Royal Marine and member of the Elite Special Boat Service, Paul “Woody” Woodland lost his life in a training exercise, before he was due to return for a second tour of duty in Afghanistan. Woody was born, bred and schooled in Penarth, South Wales, and had always wanted to be a Royal Marine. Once he completed his Armed Forces career, his dream had been to build a log cabin where he would be able to live with his family, peacefully and in safety.

Woody’s dream of owning a log cabin after his service became the inspiration for Woody’s Lodge. After 3 months of refurbishment, the first Woody’s Lodge opened. It was set within quiet green spaces where it had calming viewsof the Bristol Channel and offered a safe, peaceful and familiar surrounding for veterans and their families.

Penlan Farm is the newest 'Woody's Lodge' in Wales and hopes to cater for some big projects. It is located just off the B4571 within the boundaries of Penrhiwpal.  This includes some leisure and recreational activities, training and networking, with plans for training facilities. The farm benefits from two grants that will have a phenomenal impact on its growth and development.

Rhydlewisonians might know this stretch of land better as Penlan Farm.For people who haven't been in the neighbourhood for too long, Penlan was owned by Jane and Richard Cain for some years, and run as the centre for Penlan Perennials Nursery.  The following owners, Mr and Mrs Murphy gifted  the land to Woody's Lodge as they were impressed with the work they were doing.

Woody's Lodge is happy to show interested parties around Penlan Farm grounds, and to hear from people interested in volunteering. Contact Richard Rose at richard@woodyslodge.org.