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CONGRESBURY

GARDENING

CLUB

SUMMER SHOW

2019

with the

Village Fete

St Andrew’s Church

Paddock

Saturday 29th June

At 1:30pm

www.congresburygardening.org.uk

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FAMILY BUTCHER

Local Beef - Lamb - Pork

Frozen Fish

Delicatessen Counter Selection of Cheeses Home cooked meats

Home-made sausages (all at competitive prices)

BRINSEA ROAD CONGRESBURY

Phone 01934 838844 For your deep-freeze quotation

ROBERT HODDER FAMILY BUTCHER

Congresbury Evening W.I.

Meet at The Methodist Hall Congresbury

2nd Wednesday of each month 7.30 for 7.45p.m.

Contact Wendy 01934 838209 For further information

Email: bandb@lowerstock.co.uk Also see us on Trip Advisor

Proprietor: C.A.Baker Tel/Fax: 01934 862997 Mobile: 07767 206218 Bakers Lane Wrington North Somerset BS40 5HT

Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast & Self Catering Apartment

Karen Edwards individual ceramics for

individual gardens

01934 834292

07949 460897

www.karenedwardsceramics.co.uk Studio 3, Barley Wood Walled Garden

Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA

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BANKING MOST HIGH ST BANKS

€/$ OVER THE COUNTER

OTHER CURRENCIES TO ORDER

MONEYGRAM

STATIONERY

WIDE RANGE OF GREETINGS CARDS

GIFTS & TOYS

COLOUR COPYING & FAX

PASSPORT & ID PHOTO’S

CONGRESBURY POST OFFICE

Unit 4 The Precinct Brinsea Road CONGRESBURY

(01934) 833831

Opening Hours Mon - Fri 9:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-5:30pm

Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm

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BELL & STENTON LTD

52 HIGH STREET, YATTON

Optometrists and Contact Lens Centre

Colorimetry Assessment

OCT 3D Eye Scan

Large Frame Selection

Telephone: 01934 838818 Email: bellandstenton@btconnect.com

Mrs Delia Edwards Brinsea Green Farm Brinsea Lane Congresbury Nr Bristol BS49 5JN

Bed & Breakfast

Telephone

01934 852278

BRINSEA GREEN FARM

Brinsea Green Farm offers quality Bed and Breakfast, all year round.

The accommodation comprises two en-suite rooms and a double room with adjoining bathroom.

TV & hospitality tray in all rooms. Inspection welcome before you book.

Wonderful views.

www.brinseagreenfarm.co.uk

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1 THE PRECINCT BRINSEA ROAD CONGRESBURY

OPENING TIMES

MONDAY - SATURDAY 7AM - 8 PM SUNDAY 8AM - 5PM

LOTTERY - PAYPOINT FRESH FRUIT AND VEG

OFF LICENCE - GAS & ELECTRIC TOP UP CHILL AND FROZEN FOODS - FREE CAR

PARK - PHONE TOP UP - CASH MACHINE ACCEPTS ALL MAJOR CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS

01934 838020

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The Plough Inn

High Street, Congresbury, Bristol, Somerset BS49 5JA

Tel: Garry and Charlotte Polledri on 01934 877402

Bristol & District CAMRA Pub of the Year 2013, 2014 & 2015

Traditional Village Free House

Friendly and Inviting Atmosphere

Serving Six of the Finest Real Ales

Charity Pub Quiz on Sunday at 8:30

pm

Great Home Cooked Food Served

12 - 2pm and 7 - 9pm Evenings

Woofers

&

Waggers

Home Boarding For Dogs

Tel: 01934 832052 Mob: 0757 60 80 177

www.woofersandwaggers.co.uk

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Honeyhall Lane Congresbury

North Somerset BS49 5JT

Phone: (01934) 852 322

Mail: office@mendipspringgolfclub.com Web: www.mendipspringgolfclub.com

THE OLD SCHOOL ROOMS STATION ROAD, CONGRESBURY

SOMERSET, BS49 5DX

CALL SOLAN : 07939 314452

ALSO IN BRISTOL and SWINDON

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Class

Number Entries 1 or 2

Class Number

Entries 1 or 2

I enclose entry fees: (number) ______ Adult classes at 25p each = £______

Children’s classes are free. Children entering adult classes pay the adult rate. I have read and accept the Rules of the Show

Signed ________________________________

SUMMER SHOW 29th June 2019

Complete a separate form for each entrant - BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE

Mr/Mrs/Miss ________________________________ Member?

(tick box)

Address _______________________________________________________________

E-Mail _______________________________________________________________

Originally a 16th century cottage, the Old Inn is a delightful traditional village pub with a wealth of nooks and crannies and a large beer garden. Come and enjoy our excellent ales

and freshly prepared food

CONTACT DETAILS Paul’s Causeway Congresbury, Somerset, BS49 5DH 01934 832770 oldinn2015@hotmail.com Licensee: Mildon Pubs Ltd Manager: Kevin Mildon

FOOD SERVICE Tuesday- Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 20:00 Sunday 2 sittings 12:30 & 14:30

OPENING TIMES Sunday - Thursday 12:00 - 23:00 Friday - Saturday 12:00 - 24:00

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Class

Number Entries 1 or 2

Class Number

Entries 1 or 2

I enclose entry fees: (number) ______ Adult classes at 25p each = £______

Children’s classes are free. Children entering adult classes pay the adult rate. I have read and accept the Rules of the Show

Signed ________________________________

SUMMER SHOW 29th June 2019

Complete a separate form for each entrant - BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE

Mr/Mrs/Miss ________________________________ Member?

(tick box)

Address _______________________________________________________________

E-Mail _______________________________________________________________

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Transport To Shops

Visit The Housebound

Congresbury Carers

Volunteers & Drivers Urgently Needed

Call Margaret Leimdorfer

01934 834663

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Class

Number Entries 1 or 2

Class Number

Entries 1 or 2

I enclose entry fees: (number) ______ Adult classes at 25p each = £______

Children’s classes are free. Children entering adult classes pay the adult rate. I have read and accept the Rules of the Show

Signed ________________________________

SUMMER SHOW 29th June 2019

Complete a separate form for each entrant - BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE

Mr/Mrs/Miss ________________________________ Member?

(tick box)

Address _______________________________________________________________

E-Mail _______________________________________________________________

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TROPHIES AND AWARDS

FLOWERS

Best exhibit in the Rose classes Garden token presented by KNOTT’S BUILDERS Best exhibit in the Sweet Pea classes Garden token presented by KNOTT’S BUILDERS Best exhibit in Other Flower classes Garden token presented by MIDDLECOMBE NURSERY LTD

FRUIT - Best exhibit Garden token presented by THE GARDENING CLUB

VEGETABLES - Best exhibit A voucher presented by TINCKNELLS

POT PLANTS - Best exhibit A voucher presented by MIDDLECOMBE NURSERY LTD

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT - Best exhibit A voucher presented by KNOTT’S BUILDERS

HANDICRAFT - Best exhibit A voucher presented by KIMBERLEY’S THE FLORIST

PHOTOGRAPHY - Best exhibit A voucher presented by KNOTT’S BUILDERS

DOMESTIC - Best Exhibit A voucher presented by THE GARDENING CLUB

DOMESTIC - Best Wartime Bakewell Tart (Class 72) A voucher presented by THE GARDENING CLUB

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Stonewell Lane

Congresbury

Bristol BS49 5DL

Great Deals On Used Cars In Congresbury

SALES and SERVICING

MOT by appointment

www.stonewellmotors.co.uk - Tel: 01934 832846

Kimberley’s the Florist

Specialists in the Fine Art of Floristry

Award Winning Independent Florist specialising in Wedding | Sympathy | Corporate | Gifts

Telephone 01934 253 554

The Studio, Barberry Farm, Kenn Moor Road, Clevedon BS21 6TZ

www.kimberleystheflorist.co.uk

SPC Phone: 01934 877276 Mobile: 07968 865182

Simon Palmer Construction

Your Local Congresbury Builder

Extensions Renovations

Loft Conversions

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TROPHIES AND AWARDS

JUBILEE TROPHY for the most points gained in the adult

classes by a Congresbury resident or

Club member PRESIDENT’S CUP for the most points in the Rose classes GEOFFREY PEACOCK BOWL for the most points in the Rose classes

gained by a Congresbury resident ARTHUR COCKRAM CUP for the most points in the Sweet Pea

classes JUDITH PEMBERTON BASKET for the most points in the Pot Plant

classes DARKE CUP for the most points in the Flower

Arrangement classes IAN PENNY CUP For the most points in the fruit and

vegetable classes HARVEY BOWL for the most points in the Horticultural

classes (1-44) gained by a Congresbury resident or Club member

ARTHUR COTTERALL CUP for the best exhibit in the Horticultural

classes (1-44) GRAHAM SALVER for the best exhibit in the Art classes EDITORIAL TEAM TROPHY for the best exhibit in the Photographic

classes

KATHLEEN CRAN BOWL for most points in the Domestic classes WATKIN CUP (U16) Best exhibit - from school entries LEWIS CUP (U16) Best exhibit - Handicraft photography HODDER CUP (U16) Best exhibit - children’s baking EDI FOY CUP (U16) Best exhibit in children’s Art

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AUTUMN SHOW 28th September 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

1. Walking the dog 2. Doorways

3. On the beach 4. Any other subject - with caption

Under 16 years 5. Any other subject - with caption

Photographs max size 20 x25 cm

Opening

Hours Mo/Tu/Th/Fr

9-1 & 2-6 Wednesday

9-1 and 2-5.30 Saturday

9-1

Counter Medical Advice

MASTA travel vaccination service

Stop Smoking Service

Emergency Contraception

Blood Pressure checks

Prescription anti-malarials

Medicine use reviews

Flu Vaccinations

Advice on new medicines

3 Broad Street, Congresbury, BS49 5DG,

01934 832062

Opening Times: Tues 9:00am 5:00pm Wed 9:00am 5:00pm Thurs 10:00am 7:00pm Fri 9:00am 5:00pm Sat 9:00am 3:00pm

Fab’s is behind Robin King and

Weston Hospicecare

Fab’s Barbers

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SUMMER SHOW

2019

President- Mrs Ann Gunner Chair Mrs Lyn Bacon 14, Silverstone Way, Congresbury Tel 01934 834178

Secretary Mrs Janet Edwards 11 Weir Road, Congresbury Tel 01934 832557

Treasurer Mrs Liz English ‘The Long House’, Stonewell Lane, Congresbury Tel 01934 834333

Committee members Mrs Linda Bancroft Mrs Maggie Bissett Mrs Jane Hares Mr David Hares Mrs Pat Jarvis Ms Maggie Shrubshall Mr Howard Sims Mrs Karen Spears Mrs Brenda Wright (Show Committee)

The Gardening Club would like to thank the Headteacher, Mrs Fran Martin, and all the staff of St. Andrew’s School for their assistance with the children’s entries. Our thanks also go to all those businesses that have supported us either by taking advertising space in this schedule or by donating gift vouchers. Finally thanks to the Fete Committee for co-ordinating this village event.

Join Congresbury Gardening Club New members always warmly welcomed

Come and see us at the Summer Show, come to one of our meetings or speak to any committee member

Our season of talks starts Thursday 5th September 2019 Then 1st Thursday monthly 7:30pm at the Methodist Hall, High Street

We also organise garden visits throughout the year.

Annual membership is only £7.50 Guests welcome at £2 a meeting

www.congresburygardening.org.uk

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RULES OF THE SHOW

SHOW TIMETABLE

Before the show Entries should be made on the official entry form and be in the hands of Congresbury Post Office, Brinsea Road or Congresbury Pharmacy, Broad Street or Halfway Garage, Bristol Road with the appropriate entry fees in a sealed envelope by no later than 4.30pm on Thursday 27th June. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Show Organiser at 40p per entry. On Show Day 8.00 am until 10.30 am Marquee open for the staging of exhibits. Ex-hibitors are responsible for placing class cards on their exhibits. These are obtainable from the Show Organiser on the day. 10.30am Marquee cleared for judging – no exhibitor or public access. 1.30pm Marquee reopen for public viewing. 3.30pm until 4.30pm Prize money may be collected from the Treasurer. Any prize money not claimed by 4.30pm will be deemed to have been donated to the Society. Prizes are: 1st - £1 2nd - 75p 3rd - 50p Points are also allocated on the following basis to determine success for certain Trophies: 1st – 3 points 2nd – 2 points 3rd – 1 point 4.15pm Presentation of trophies and awards After Presentation ceremony Exhibits may be removed. Any exhibit not removed by 5.30pm shall be deemed to have been donated to the Club.

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69) A tea bread to own recipe to be displayed with recipe (A5 card/paper) 70) Victoria sandwich - caster sugared top 175g (6ozs) margarine or butter 175g (6ozs) caster sugar 175g (6ozs) self raising flour 3 large eggs raspberry jam to fill use creaming method 2 x 7”(18cms) tins 71) Queen cakes - plate of six - shown in paper cases 110g (4ozs) butter 50g (2ozs) currants 110g (4ozs) caster sugar 175g (6ozs) self-raising flour 2 eggs (large) a little milk finely grated lemon rind creaming method Bake at 375°F 190oC Gas 5 for 15 mins 72) Wartime Bakewell Tart (see photo of recipe on Gardening Club website) Make pastry for bottom of tin or plate and cover with jam. Then take

for filling: 2 tablespoons mashed potato 1 tablespoon grated carrot 1 teaspoonful sugar 5 drops almond essence. Put strips of pastry over top and bake in medium hot oven 73) Lemon Drizzle cake to own recipe 74) Flapjacks - plate of five 75) Round of shortbread to own recipe 76) A cricket tea - displayed on a board/tray - max. 30cm square - to be

judged on presentation. 85) Chocolate Brownies - plate of 5 entrants under 16 on 31st August 2019

CHILDREN’S CLASSES All work to be done without assistance.

6 YEARS OF AGE & BELOW ON 31ST AUGUST 2019

77) School artwork 78) Flowers in a mug 8 YEARS OF AGE & BELOW ON 31ST AUGUST 2019

79) School artwork 80) A potato print 11 YEARS OF AGE & BELOW ON 31ST AUGUST 2019

81) School artwork 82) A cricket match in a seed tray 16 YEARS OF AGE & BELOW ON 31ST AUGUST 2019 Age to be shown on exhibit. # Indicates classes listed elsewhere in this schedule. 83) # Photograph - My favourite food 84) # Any item of handicraft 85) # Chocolate Brownies - plate of 5

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51) A piece of embroidery/tapestry/cross stitch or canvas work Maximum size 46cm x 46cm 52) An item of lacework/beadwork 53) Any other item of handcraft—e.g. Woodturning/metalcraft/ceramic 84) Any other item of handicraft entrants under 16 on 31 August 2019.

Age to be shown on exhibit.

ART Exhibitor’s name should not be visible. Max. size 40 x 50 cm inc. frame 54) An original painting any medium - mounted and strung 55) An original drawing any medium - mounted and strung 56) A painted postcard ‘Congresbury village scene’ any medium. Maximum size A6 57) An animal mixed media - mounted and strung

PHOTOGRAPHY Print not to exceed 25cm x 20cm inc. mount if any. No frames. 58) Gates 59) Primrose/s 60) An unusual view of a familiar object 61) A sport action shot 62) Any other subject - with caption 83) My favourite food entrants under 16 on 31 August 2019. Age to be

shown on exhibit.

DOMESTIC Exhibits to be staged on a ceramic plate where possible and placed in a clear plastic bag. Jelly does not count as jam. Preserves to be exhibited in glass jars not less than 8ozs (225g). Commercial names must not appear on jar or lid.

63) 6 hens’ eggs to be displayed on a plate of sawdust (sawdust can be supplied)

64) Heaviest hen’s egg 65) Jam - any variety 66) Marmalade 67) Savoury quiche (non meat) 68) Cheese scones plate of six 225g (8ozs) self raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 50g (2ozs) butter or margarine pinch of salt, 1tsp dry mustard pinch of cayenne pepper milk to blend 75g (3ozs) grated (strong flavoured) Cheddar cheese OR 25g (1oz) Parmesan and 50g (2ozs) Cheddar 10 mins 425°F - 220°C - Gas 7

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RULES OF THE SHOW

1. The Show will be conducted in accordance with the Rules, Standards and Definitions contained in the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook 2008 Edition and the 2009 NAFAS Competitions Manual except where varied by this schedule. These handbooks will be available on the Show Organiser’s table. 2. All exhibits in classes 1 - 44 must have been cultivated by the exhibitor for at least 2 months. The Committee reserves the right to visit any exhibi-tor’s garden before or after the Show. 3. Exhibitors may not enter more than two entries in any class and may not take more than one prize in any class. 4. Only one exhibitor may enter from one garden in any one class.

5. For the purposes of this Show, a ‘novice’ is an exhibitor who has never won a first prize in the relevant novice class of the Summer Show. 6. First prize winning items in any previous Congresbury Show are not eligible for re-entry in subsequent shows. 7. For the benefit of the viewing public, exhibitors are asked to label plant varieties/cultivars where possible. 8. Any exhibit that does not conform to Show Rules may be disqualified. 9. Any protest must be in writing and delivered to the Show Organiser by 3.00pm on the day of the Show. The decision of the judges shall be final in respect of the relative merits of exhibits and they have the power to with-hold any prizes if they think the exhibits are unworthy. The Show Organis-er reserves the right to refer any other points in dispute to the Committee. 10. The Committee will not accept responsibility for loss or damage to property or exhibits. Reasonable care will be taken. 11. Trophies are awarded for one year only and must be returned to the Show Organiser in clean and undamaged condition by June 2020. Further information from Lyn Bacon Tel: 01934 834178

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

ROSES Large bloom Roses include Hybrid Tea, Hybrid Perpetuals and Tea Roses. Cluster embraces all Hybrid Polyantha, Floribunda & Hybrid Tea Roses staged in clusters but not Ramblers or Poly Pom-poms or HT Roses. The definition ‘stem’ may include one or more flowers on a stem, but ‘bloom’ means one flower on a stem. 1) Vase of one yellow, large flowered bloom 2) Vase of one large flowered bloom - not yellow 3) Vase of three large flowered blooms - one distinct cultivar 4) Vase of three large flowered blooms - three distinct cultivars 5) Bowl of six stems of large flowered blooms – one or more cultivars 6) Vase of one stem of a cluster flowered rose 7) Vase of three stems of cluster flowered roses – one or more cultivars 8) Vase of three stems of climbing and/or rambling roses - one or more

cultivars 9) Vase of one rose bloom judged purely for scent 10) Vase of three stems of David Austin English roses - one or more cultivars 11) Vase of three stems of miniature roses. Cluster or single bloom stems

- one or more cultivars 12) Vase of three blooms of one cultivar of rose, showing a cycle of the

bloom:- i) Bloom at the bud stage ii) Bloom at perfect stage iii) Bloom at fully open stage

SWEET PEAS 13) Sweet Peas - picked from your garden- vase of five stems– one colour 14) Sweet Peas - not cordon grown - mixed varieties - nine stems. 15) Sweet Peas - mixed varieties - nine stems in one container 16) Sweet Peas - one shade only - six stems in one container 17) Sweet Peas - three containers - six stems of one variety in each

OTHER FLOWERS 18) Annuals - any varieties - six stems 19) Pansies - flower heads floating in a dish of water 20) Any other flower - three stems 21) Best flower in the garden not including Roses 22) Mixed garden flowers - nine stems 23) Garden flowers - two vases - two distinct varieties 24) Largest and smallest flower in the garden displayed in 2 containers 25) Herbaceous perennials - six stems - not less than two varieties 26) Flowering shrubs - six stems - not less than three varieties

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FRUIT 27) Strawberries - dish of nine - stalks to be shown 28) Raspberries - dish of eighteen - stalks to be shown 29) Gooseberries - dish of nine 30) Blackcurrants - one dish to be shown in bunches (strigs) 31) Red currants - one dish to be shown in bunches (strigs) 32) Any other fruit - one dish

VEGETABLES 33) Broad beans - seven pods - one variety 34) Carrots - five - one variety - to be displayed with tops 35) Lettuce - two - one variety 36) Beetroot - three - one variety - to be displayed with tops 37) Potatoes - dish of five - one variety 38) Rhubarb - natural - three sticks - leaves trimmed 39) Peas - nine pods - one variety 40) Any other vegetable 41) Herbs - collection of five different named species shown in water

POT PLANTS (max 25cm 10” internal diameter pot) 42) Flowering plant 43) Foliage plant 44) Cactus or other succulent

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT (Suitable templates available) 45) “Royal baby shower ” - any natural plant material Space allowed 60cms x 60cms 46) Petite Exhibit – “Shades of pink” Not to exceed 25cm in any dimension 47) Miniature exhibit. Any natural plant material Not to exceed 10cms in any dimension 48) Arrangement in a shoe - any plant material Not to exceed 46cms in any dimension

HANDICRAFT Please display articles of clothing folded neatly – The judge will open garments out for inspection where appropriate. 49) A hand and/or machine sewn item made from fabric. Can include

patchwork, quilting, applique and dressmaking items 50) A knitted or crocheted item made from yarn