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BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY
Schedule of Classes for 152nd
Annual Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show Including
Flower Arranging, Domestic and Craft Sections
Saturday August 19th 2017
At Bream Sports & Social Club
Admission £2 – Children Free
Show opens 2.00pm Prize Giving 4.30pm
Entries close Thursday August 17th 2017
Show Secretary: Mrs M. Lambert Myrtle Cottage Oakwood Close Bream, Lydney,
Gloucestershire, GL15 6HU
Telephone (01594) 562894
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BANKSIAN MEDAL
TO THE WINNER OF
THE LARGEST TOTAL OF PRIZE MONEY
IN THE WHOLE OF THE HORTICULTURAL CLASSES
AT THE SHOW (EXCEPT CLASS 25)
PREVIOUS TWO WINNERS NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN THIS MEDAL
JUDGES FOR 2017
Sylvia Neale Vegetables To be confirmed Flowers Veronica Coe Floral Arrangements Artisan Bakery Domestic Shirley Joyce Craft Brian Challis Photography To be confirmed Honey Stuart Payne Children’s & Schools’ Sections
RULES
1. Entries: All entries to be made on the entry form and sent, with
correct entry fees, to the Show Secretary to arrive no later than last
post on the Thursday prior to the Show. Late entries will not be
accepted under any circumstances. Only one entry per class
permitted. Non-members are permitted to enter OPEN classes. No
Member of the Society to be debarred from entering any of the
classes.
2. All exhibitors must sign the entry form to confirm that: all
horticultural exhibits have been grown/produced by them or have
been in their possession for at least two months prior to the Show:
and all non-horticultural exhibits are their own unaided work. The
Committee reserves the right to visit any exhibitor’s garden.
3. Staging: Exhibits must be staged on Show day from 8.00 a.m. –
10.20 a.m. Only exhibitors and Show officials are allowed in the
venue during staging time, and exhibitors are asked to leave as soon
as they have completed their staging.
4. Vegetables must be trimmed before entering the Show venue. All
vegetables, where appropriate, should be trimmed and exhibited on
plates.
5. Cut flowers should be exhibited in vases.
6. Flower Arranging: staged under NAFAS Rules, see Rule 10
overleaf.
7. Exhibitors should check that their entries comply with all the
Schedule requirements regarding numbers/types of specimens,
space allowed and so on, as deviations from schedule requirements
may lead to disqualification.
8. Judging: will commence at 10.30 a.m. and the venue will remain
closed during judging.
RULES continued
9. Any objections/complaints shall be presented to the Show Secretary, in writing on Show Day with a £2 deposit (only refundable if the objection/complaint is upheld). 10. All classes in the Flower Arranging section judged according to the NAFAS Competitions Manual, 3rd Edition 2015, available from www.nafas.org.uk. 11. Prizes & Trophies will be presented at 4.30 p.m. 12. ALL PRIZE MONIES TO BE COLLECTED ON SHOW DAY. 13. Any exhibitor infringing the Rules of the Society shall forfeit all claims to any awards gained by doing so. The Committee also reserves the right to withhold any awards on the judges’ recommendations. 14. Points marking in all classes will be: 1st – 5, 2nd – 3, 3rd – 1. 15. Takedown: Exhibits may not be removed from the show benches until after the presentation of the prizes. 16. Loss/damage: Although all possible care will be taken, the Society accepts no liability with respect to loss/damage of exhibitors’ property over the duration of the event.
Late entries will be accepted up to last post on Thursday, August 17th 2017
Under no circumstances whatever will any entries
be accepted on Saturday morning.
The venue to be cleared for judging NOT LATER THAN 10.20 A.M. PROMPT
VEGETABLE SECTION
Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
1. COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES – 6 kinds of
exhibitor’s choice. Space allowed – 90cm frontage.
LEN PREEST CHALLENGE CUP – to be held for one year
£5 £4 £3
2.
POTATOES – 4 white, one variety
£2 £1.50 £1
3.
POTATOES – 4 coloured, one variety £2 £1.50 £1
4.
ONIONS – 3 grown from seed £2 £1.50 £1
5.
ONIONS – 3 grown from sets £2 £1.50 £1
6.
RUNNER BEANS – 9 beans £2 £1.50 £1
7.
MARROWS – pair £2 £1.50 £1
8.
PARSNIPS – 2 £2 £1.50 £1
9.
CUCUMBERS - pair £2 £1.50 £1
10.
CARROTS – 3 long, tops trimmed to 8cm £2 £1.50 £1
11.
CARROTS – 3 short, tops trimmed to 8cm £2 £1.50 £1
12.
BEET – 3 one variety, tops trimmed to 8cm £2 £1.50 £1
13.
PEAS – 6 pods £2 £1.50 £1
14.
ONIONS – 5 grown from seed, up to 8oz in weight
£2 £1.50 £1
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
15.
ESCHALOTS – pickling, 9 under 2.5cm £2 £1.50 £1
16. ESCHALOTS – culinary – 9
£2 £1.50 £1
17.
BROAD BEANS – 6 pods £2 £1.50 £1
18.
DISH OF MEDIUM TOMATOES – 6 on a flat plate, no garnish
£2 £1.50 £1
19. A STALK OF CHERRY-TYPE TOMATOES
£2 £1.50 £1
20.
LEEKS – 2 £2 £1.50 £1
21.
CABBAGE – 2, stems not less than 76mm £2 £1.50 £1
22.
RED CABBAGE – 2, stems not less than 76mm
H.S. THOMAS MEMORIAL CUP (For highest points in classes 2 – 22)
MR HARRISON MEMORIAL CUP (for most points in classes 2 – 21 by local exhibitor living within 2 miles of West Dean Centre, Bream)
£2 £1.50 £1
23.
HEAVIEST CABBAGE – (stem no more than 100mm)
THE DON JOHNS CHALLENGE CUP For winner of class 23
£3 -- --
24.
LONGEST RUNNER BEAN £3 -- --
25.
HEAVIEST ONION Sponsored by Forest & Wye Valley Review
£20 £12 £8
26.
POTATOES – 4 named varieties – 4 tubers of each
FRED WILCE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP
£4 £2 £1
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
27.
COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES – 4 kinds (numbers and kinds as per classes in Schedule)
“GRANNY” JONES CUP
£3
£2
£1
28.
SALAD COLLECTION – Not less than five different home-grown salad vegetables. Displayed in a full-sized seed tray
£2 £1.50 £1
29.
3 ONIONS grown from seed 3 ONIONS grown from sets 3 RED POTATOES 3 WHITE POTATOES 6 RUNNER BEANS
GERALD VAUGHAN MEMORIAL CUP
£3 £2 £1
30.
A VEGETABLE NOT IN SCHEDULE £2 £1.50 £1
FLORAL SECTION
Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
31.
ONE SPECIMEN ROSE – large flowered, not wired
BUTTERS CUP
£2 £1.50 £1
32.
SWEET PEAS – 6 mixed stems in vase
BROOKES CHALLENGE CUP
£2 £1.50 £1
33.
COLLECTION OF 6 POT PLANTS Space allowed 90cm x 60cm, pots not to exceed 15cm
JONES CHALLENGE CUP
£4 £3 £2
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
34.
COLLECTION OF HERBS 4 distinct types (labelled) Displayed in a jam jar, in water
MISS NEWALL SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
£2
£1.50
£1
35.
ONE CUT FLOWER – NOT IN SCHEDULE To be displayed in a vase
£2 £1.50 £1
36.
FUCHSIA – Double or semi-double flower One pot, any size
£2 £1.50 £1
37.
FUCHSIA – Single flower – one pot, any size £2 £1.50 £1
38.
FUCHSIA – 6 plants in pots Pots not to exceed 15cm, space allowed 76cm
£4 £3 £2
39.
FUSCHIA – 6 blooms shown on a board CHALLENGE CUP – for most points in Classes 36-39
£2 £1.50 £1
40. ANY FOLIAGE POT PLANT
£2 £1.50 £1
41. ANY FLOWERING POT PLANT
£2 £1.50 £1
42. A VASE OF CUT FLOWERS For all round effect
CHARLES JONES CHALLENGE CUP
£3 £2 £1
43. CLUSTER – FLOWERED ROSES – one vase Any variety or varieties
£2 £1.50 £1
44. BEGONIAS – 4 on a board
£2 £1.50 £1
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
45.
ANTIRRHINUMS – 4 stems in a vase
£2
£1.50
£1
46. DAHLIAS – 3 blooms, either Cactus, Decorative or Pom Pom in a vase
£2 £1.50 £1
47. CACTUS DAHLIAS – 3 blooms in a vase £2 £1.50 £1
48. DECORATIVE DAHLIAS – 3 blooms in a vase
£2 £1.50 £1
49. POM POM DAHLIAS – 3 blooms not over 5cm in a vase
£2 £1.50 £1
50. PENSTEMONS – 3 stems in a vase £2 £1.50 £1
51. DIANTHUS – 3 stems in a vase £2 £1.50 £1
52. MARIGOLDS – 3 stems in a vase £2 £1.50 £1
CHALLENGE CUP – for most points in Classes 43- 52
53. GERANIUM – Double or semi-double flower in a pot
£2 £1.50 £1
54. GERANIUM – Single flower in a pot
£2 £1.50 £1
55. GERANIUM – 1 Trailing Geranium in a pot £2 £1.50 £1
56. COLLECTION OF CACTI – and/or Succulents Space allowed 60cm. Must be more than two varieties
B.H.S. CHALLENGE CUP
£3 £2 £1
MR. SYD MARTIN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP for the BEST EXHIBIT in Classes 2 - 56
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SECTION
Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class
- Staging on table with white paper covering, in a marquee. - Some classes will be in alcoves. - “Exhibits” are arrangements which may include accessories (i.e. non plant material items) if appropriate, but plant material must predominate. Drapes, bases, backboards and title cards are always optional, if space allows, but should always be appropriate and immaculate! Class 1st 2nd 3rd
57. THE COLOURS IN MY GARDEN £3 £2 £1 A front-facing exhibit, featuring garden plant materials,
staged in an alcove, space allowed 60cm wide x 50cm deep x 60cm high.
58. MY FAVOURITE SONG £3 £2 £1 A front-facing exhibit, staged in an alcove, space allowed 60cm wide,
50cm deep, 60cm high. A title card, appropriately styled, may be used.
59. SPANISH DANCE £3 £2 £1 A modern/contemporary exhibit, front-facing and staged in an alcove,
space allowed 60cm wide, 50cm deep, 60cm high.
60. A TREAT FOR THE SENSES £3 £2 £1 A petite exhibit in a cup with matching saucer, overall design not to
exceed 25cm x 25cm x 25cm.
61. FOREST FLORA £3 £2 £1 A front-facing floral arrangement to include natural wood, local material
and local foliage. Space allowed 50cm x 50cm, height optional. T.J. WATKINS CHALLENGE CUP for most points in Classes 57 – 61
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
NOVICE CLASSES – Only for competitors who have not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd
prize at a Bream Show.
62. SHADES OF GREEN £3 £2 £1 A front-facing contemporary exhibit of foliage only, presented on a
wooden base. Space allowed 50cm x 50cm, height optional.
63. TABLE DECORATION £3 £2 £1 A simple table decoration for a family evening meal. Space allowed 50cm
x 50cm, height optional.
BRITANNIA CUP for most points in classes 62 & 63 ALWYN PAGE TROPHY for Best in Show in Classes 57 – 63
LYDNEY & SEVERNSIDE FLOWER CLUB TROPHY for Best use of Garden Plant Material in Classes 57 – 63
Prize Cards for Commended or Highly Commended exhibits will be awarded at the judge’s discretion.
HANDICRAFT SECTION
Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
64. ANY ITEM OF CROCHET
£2 £1.50 £1
65. ANY HAND KNITTED ITEM
£2 £1.50 £1
66. AN ITEM OF CROSS STITCH – NOT FRAMED
£2 £1.50 £1
67. A PATCHWORK ARTICLE
£2 £1.50 £1
68. HAND-MADE GREETING CARD
£2 £1.50 £1
69. HAND EMBROIDERED ARTICLE – NOT FRAMED
£2 £1.50 £1
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
70.
TAPESTRY ARTICLE – NOT FRAMED
£2
£1.50
£1
71.
AN ARTWORK EXHIBIT – Painting or Drawing – any medium (NOT FRAMED)
£2
£1.50
£1
72. A WOODCRAFT EXHIBIT 60cm x 60cm
£2 £1.50 £1
73. ANY OTHER SOFT CRAFT – Cushions, felting etc.
£2 £1.50 £1
74. ANY OTHER HARD CRAFT – Ceramics, beadwork etc.
£2 £1.50 £1
CHALLENGE CUP for highest points in Classes 64 – 74
AUNTY MABEL’S CUP for Best Craft in Show Classes 64 – 74
DOMESTIC SECTION
Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class
PLEASE COVER ALL FOOD
All jars to be standard plain 1lb / 450g glass jars
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
75. BANANA & CHERRY LOAF – Loaf tin: See recipe
page 14
£3 £2 £1
76. VICTORIA SANDWICH £2 £1.50 £1 Recipe – weight of 3 eggs, sugar, margarine / butter & flour
Filling – Raspberry jam only
77. A CRUSTY WHOLEMEAL COTTAGE LOAF Hand-made only
£2 £1.50 £1
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
78.
MOLLY CAKE – See recipe page 15
£2
£1.50
£1
79. SIX FRUIT SCONES – no filling
£2 £1.50 £1
80. SIX WELSH CAKES
£2 £1.50 £1
81. SAVOURY FLAN OR QUICHE
£2 £1.50 £1
82. 1lb/450g JAR OF JAM – Any variety Wax seal & cellophane cover only
£2 £1.50 £1
83. 1lb/450g JAR OF MARMALADE Wax seal & cellophane cover only
£2 £1.50 £1
84. CHUTNEY – Any variety
£2 £1.50 £1
MISS NEWALL CUP for most points in Classes 75 – 84
CLASS 75 - RECIPE
BANANA & CHERRY LOAF
Ingredients:
110 g butter 150g glacé cherries
110g golden caster sugar 2 lightly beaten eggs
200g self-raising flour 40g chopped walnuts
150g mashed ripe bananas
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180o C / Gas 4.
2. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin.
3. In a mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar until light
and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well each one.
Sift in flour and add fruit and nuts. Stir well to mix. Spoon
into prepared tin and smooth top.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes until a skewer
inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven
and allow to cool for 90 minutes.
CLASS 78 – RECIPE MOLLY CAKE
About this recipe This wonderfully moist and fruity cake contains no refined sugar or fat. It’s also free of eggs and dairy products, which means it’s suitable for vegans, or anyone trying to cut down a little. Ingredients 250g stoned dates, roughly chopped 300ml water 85g plain flour 85g whole wheat flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice 500g mixed dried fruit, chopped (figs, sultanas, apricots etc) 50g ground almonds 80ml orange juice
Method 1. Preheat the oven to 170oC / Gas Mark 3 and line a loaf tin with
baking parchment. 2. Put the dates and water in a pan and bring to the boil. Remove
the pan from the heat and set aside. 3. Sieve the plain flour, baking powder and mixed spice into a bowl.
Add the wholemeal flour, mixed fruit and ground almonds. Stir to combine. Stir in the wet date mixture and the orange juice. Mix well.
4. Spoon into the tin. Bake for 50 minutes (170oC / Gas Mark 3) or until a skewer comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack and cool.
HONEY SECTION
Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class
Jars 12oz (340g) / 16oz (450g)
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
85. ONE JAR – Clear Light Run Honey
£2 £1.50 £1
86. ONE JAR – Medium or Dark Run Honey
£2 £1.50 £1
87. ONE JAR – Natural granulated or soft Set Honey
£2 £1.50 £1
88. OATY HONEY BISCUITS – See recipe below
£2 £1.50 £1
CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 85 – 88 (INCLUDING CAKE)
CLASS 88 – RECIPE OATY HONEY BISCUITS
Ingredients (Makes 12 biscuits) 75g self-raising flour 75g butter 75g rolled oats / Porridge oats 1 tablespoon honey 75g caster sugar 1 tablespoon milk
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180oC / Gas Mark 4 and place parchment on baking tray.
2. Sift flour into bowl, then add oats and sugar. 3. In a saucepan melt butter, milk and honey together until a liquid. Then
add to flour mixture. Mix together. 4. Form in 12 biscuit shapes and cook for 10-15 minutes until slightly
brown. Note: Time and temperatures are given as a guide line as ovens vary. Cakes made with honey burn more easily!
PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION
Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class
Not mounted. Maximum size 25cm x 20cm. As taken – not digitally enhanced
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
89. HANGING BASKET
£2 £1.50 £1
90. A FEATHERED BIRD IN YOUR GARDEN
£2 £1.50 £1
A CHALLENGE CUP for the most points collated over all classes by a member of Bream Gardening Society
CHILDREN’S SECTION – UNDER 9 YEARS OLD Section A – Children aged under 9 on August 19th 2017 – Free entry
Please put child’s age on Entry Form and Exhibit. ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
91. HAND PAINTING OR DRAWING
Maximum size 30 cm x 40 cm
£1.50 £1 50p
92. CHILDREN’S WALL HANGING £1.50 £1 50p Titled ‘Me and my world’. Multi-medium textile wall hanging
fabric, then paint, appliqué etc. Hanging loops for a stick.
93. MINIATURE GARDEN – on a seed tray. Using no more than 2 non-natural items
£1.50 £1 50p
94. A FROG - made from kitchen foil No higher than 10cm
£1.50 £1 50p
95. ONE ONION – grown by exhibitor To be weighed. Heaviest onion wins.
£2.00 - -
A CHALLENGE CUP awarded for most points in Classes 91- 94 inclusive
CHILDREN’S SECTION – AGED 9 TO 15
Section B – Children aged between 9 & 15 on August 19th 2017 – Free Entry Please put child’s age on Entry Form and Exhibit
ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED Class 1st 2nd 3rd
96. DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CARD
Hand-painted or drawn front on. Maximum size 15cm x 21cm
£1.50 £1 50p
97. A LEGO CHARACTER FROM A LEGO FILM Made from Lego. Maximum height 15cm
£1.50 £1 50p
98. HAND-MADE INVITATION – For Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday party
£1.50 £1 50p
99. AN ALUMINIUM FOIL SCULPTURE 15 cm or less in height
£1.50 £1 50p
100. ONE ONION – grown by exhibitor To be weighed. Heaviest onion wins.
£2.00 - -
101. FOUR CUP CAKES Any variety and decoration, made by exhibitor
£1.50 £1 50p
102. PICTURE MADE WITH LEAVES 30 cm x 40 cm
£1.50 £1 50p
103. A SMALL CONTAINER OF GARDEN FLOWERS In a container of choice
£1.50 £1 50p
A CHALLENGE CUP awarded for most points in Classes 96 - 103 inclusive
LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS SECTION
A sample of pupils’ work from the curriculum to fit on a 90cm x 90cm table. Height 150cm or less, including table
Free Entry – 1st Prize £25
THE GERALD DOWLE SHIELD
AWARDED TO BEST SCHOOL EXHIBITS
Late entries will be accepted up to last post on Thursday August 17th, 2017.
Under no circumstances whatever will any entries
be accepted on Saturday morning.
The marquee to be cleared for judging NOT LATER THAN 10.20 A.M. PROMPT
Bream Gardening Society has Tents and Equipment for hire at a fair and reasonable cost.
Enquiries to Gerald Dowle on 01594 833198
Printed by Forest Voluntary Action Forum, (FVAF),
the volunteering and voluntary sector support and development agency for the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire
The Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 2AB
Email [email protected] Telephone 01594 822073
BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY OFFERS ALL THIS, FOR ONLY £8 PER PERSON, PER YEAR:-
Indoor Meetings held in the West Dean Centre (Bream Community Centre) at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month
Talks and demonstrations given by invited speakers
Seed and plant swaps
Social events such as an annual dinner and an annual trip
Visits to interesting local gardens
A Summer Show in August and a Chrysanthemum Show in October
A twice-yearly newsletter
Full details are available in our Annual Programme, and on our website www.breamgardeners.net.