SEDLESCOMBE AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY

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1 SHOW SCHEDULES 2017

2 SEDLESCOMBE AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY The society holds three shows a year Spring, Summer and Autumn. Entries are accepted from members and non-members. Full details of the shows can be obtained from SHOW SECRETARY Brenda Page Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescome, TN33 0QL sdgs.showsecretary@gmail.com or on the Society s web site Spring Show Saturday 1 st April 2017 Sedlescombe Village Hall Summer Show Saturday15 th July 2017 on the Village Sports Field in conjunction with the Sedlescombe Village Fair Autumn Show Saturday 23 rd September 2017 Sedlescombe Village Hall

3 SHOW RULES 1. All exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor and, except for the flower arrangement classes, plants and plant produce must have been grown by the exhibitor. In cases of dispute, the Show Committee reserves the right to visit, by prior arrangement, growing sites from which exhibits have been taken. 2. Entry forms for exhibiting at all Shows should be returned to the Show Secretary not later than the Tuesday preceding the date of the Shows. 3. Late entries will be accepted only at the Show Secretary s discretion. 4. All Shows are open to both members and non-members. No fees for exhibiting are payable at any of the Shows. 5. No exhibitor may enter more than one exhibit in any one Class. 6. The kind of vegetable or fruit exhibited must be listed in the Horticultural Show Handbook of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) unless the class description states otherwise. Exhibitors wishing to verify the eligibility of an entry should contact the Show Secretary. 7. Special show vases are provided for exhibitors entering the Cut Flowers and Foliage Classes for all Shows and these should be used unless otherwise stated in the Schedule. 8. Special clear plastic domes are provided for the use of exhibitors entering the Domestic Classes to protect uncovered food dishes. If the domes are inappropriate for the exhibit then cling film or other protective wrapping must be used. 9. Use clear bottles and flanged corks or screw tops for exhibits in the Wine Classes and clear, green or amber bottles with removable tops in the Beer Class. 10. Disqualification from a class will result if a specified number of items in the class description and any restrictions such as space and pot size are not adhered to. 11. Exhibits must be staged on the morning of each Show, between 8.00 and a.m. after which the venue will be cleared of all persons not involved with judging. Class Cards will be available for collection and these must be placed with the Exhibitor s name face down at the appropriate exhibit. 12. For the convenience of exhibitors who cannot attend at the correct time to stage their entries, the exhibits, marked with the owner s name and Class number, may be given beforehand to the Show Secretary for staging. 13. Judging at all Shows will be guided by the rules of the RHS, The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) and The National Federation of Women s Institutes (NFWI). All prizes are awarded at the discretion of the judges whose decision is final. The judges have the power to withhold any award in any Class in which the entries are not judged to be up to the required standard. Special prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the Show Team. 14. Points are awarded on the following basis. 1st Prize - 3 points 2nd Prize - 2 points 3rd Prize - 1 point Highly Commended - 1/2 point Certain classes may attract double or triple points. Such classes will be clearly labelled in the show schedules. 15. Prize money is awarded only in respect of the Young Gardeners Classes, when 50p is given for each point gained. 16. Any objection must be lodged with the Show Secretary before the prize giving and be accompanied by a deposit of 50p, which will be refunded if the objection is upheld. 17. Exhibitors are required to remove their exhibits after prize giving and before 5.00 p.m. Items left on the tables after that time will be disposed of at the discretion of the Show Secretary. 18. The Society, while taking all reasonable care, will not be responsible for any loss or damage to materials used as exhibits or in the staging. 19. All trophies must be returned directly to the Show Secretary at least one month before the next holding of the Show for which it is awarded.

4 SPECIAL AWARDS In addition to the awards and prizes for each section of each show as detailed in the show schedules, the Society awards the following special awards for the entrant gaining the most points at the Spring, Summer and Autumn shows combined. The Royal Horticultural Society Banksian Medal Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the horticultural classes. The RHS Medal is a premier horticultural award. Points gained in floral art, domestic, handicraft and photographic classes do not count towards the award. The winner may not receive the award again in the following two years WINNER Darren Johnson The Wilson Perpetual Challenge Cup Awarded for the most points gained in all classes WINNER Darren Johnson The Guy Perpetual Challenge Cup for Young Gardeners Awarded for the most points in the Young Gardeners Classes WINNER Eleanor Carpenter The Platinum Anniversary Cup Awarded to the Member attaining the most points from entries in the signature classes of each section. Entries not necessary in every signature class or every show WINNER Darren Johnson The Maureen Baker Cup Intended to encourage exhibitors with limited experience in flower arranging. Awarded to the exhibitor who has gained a first prize in the appropriate class and obtained the most points for the three Shows combined. The award is not open to those who have previously been awarded the trophy or have obtained a first in other Floral Art Classes in previous years WINNER not awarded These awards will be presented at the Annual General Meeting.

5 SEDLESCOMBE AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY PRESIDENT Peggy Cain SPRING SHOW at Sedlescombe Village Hall on Saturday 1 st April 2017 Open at 2.00 p.m. Presentation of Awards and Prizes at 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults - 50p Children - Free Entry open to both members of the Society and non-members.

6 SPRING SHOW SCHEDULE SECTION A: CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE Spring 2017 A1 My Most Colourful Flower. One stem. Entry accepted on the day. A2 Any Primula type, one stem. A3 Any non-bulbous plant not eligible for Class A2 (Hellebores, Pansies, etc.) Five flowering stems on a board (supplied). A4 Fresh mixed flowers. A5 Heather, five flowering stems, one or more cultivars. A6 Daphne, one stem. A7 Daffodil, mixed, three or more cultivars. A8 Daffodil, miniature, three stems, one or more cultivars, flower not exceeding 5 cm. A9 Trumpet daffodil, (Division 1), three stems, one or more cultivars. A10 Trumpet daffodil, (Division 1), one stem. A11 Large cupped daffodil, (Division 2), three stems, one or more cultivars. A12 Small cupped daffodil, (Division 3), three stems, one or more cultivars. A13 Daffodil eligible for Classes 11 and 12, (Divisions 2 or 3), one stem. A14 Double daffodil, (Division 4), three stems, one or more cultivars. A15 Double daffodil, (Division 4), one stem. A16 Daffodil excluding those of Divisions 1-4, three stems, one or more cultivars. A17 Daffodil, one stem each of five cultivars from one or more Divisions to show diversity of colour and form. A18 Tulip, three stems, one or more cultivars. A19 Tulip, parrot, three stems. A20 Any other bulbous plant, three flowering stems of a single species or cultivar, outdoor grown. A21 One stem of flower eligible for Classes A18, A19 and A20. A22 Forsythia, three stems. A23 Wallflower, five stems, single or mixed colours. A24 Camellia, one stem, can have more than one flower or bud. A25 Rhododendron, one stem, can have more than one flower or bud. A26 Shrub or tree foliage, three stems of one species or cultivar. A27 Shrub or tree flowers, three stems of one species or cultivar. A28 Mixture of shrub and tree foliage and flowers. A29 Any other flower for which there is no separate class, five stems. Page 2

7 Spring 2017 SECTION B: POT PLANTS B1 My Pride and Joy. Entry accepted on the day. B2 Golden Ducat, single daffodil bulb in a pot (Members only - bulb supplied at 2016 AGM) B3 Foliage plant, any type. B4 Flowering plant, any type. B5 Any orchid in a pot. B6 A collection of plants. 90cm of tabling allowed. A single grouping of either foliage, flowering cacti or succulent plants or any mixed grouping of plant types may be exhibited. Double points are awarded. B7 An alpine, any type, one or more plants in a pot or container. B8 An African violet in a pot or container. B9 Hyacinth, maximum number of three, any colour, in a pot or container. B10 Polyanthus, any colour, in a pot or container. B11 Tulips, maximum number of five, any colour, in a pot or container. B12 Primrose, flowers and leaves in a pot or container. B13 A cyclamen, any colour, in a pot or container. B14 Any other bulbous plant or plants of a single species or cultivar, pot grown. B15 Ornamental plant seedlings, six, any type, ready for planting out. SECTION C: VEGETABLES AND FRUIT C1 Ready-to-Go. Vegetable or fruit plant, single or group of same cultivar, ready to grow on. Entry accepted on the day. C2 Broad beans, two plants, ready to pot on or plant out. C3 Marrow, single variety, two plants ready to pot on or plant out. C4 Pumpkin, single variety, two plants ready to pot on or plant out. C5 Tomato, single variety, two plants ready to pot on or plant out. C6 Vegetable or salad plant seedlings, six, ready to pot on or plant out. C7 Rhubarb, two stems. C8 Leeks, two. C9 Purple sprouting broccoli, three stems. C10 Chard, six leaves, one or more cultivars. C11 Herbs, culinary, four kinds with stems in water. Flowers should be excluded. C12 Vegetable or fruit, not a plant, and not in Classes C2 to C11, at least two of the type. Page 3

8 Mandatory Recipe Stilton and Walnut Bread Spring 2017 Method: Ingredients: 1. Add flour, butter and 240ml of water into a bowl. Add salt to one side, yeast to the other. Mix together with fingers, adding remaining water a little at time to pick up flour from sides. 2. When this rough dough is soft but soggy, tip onto olive oil covered surface and knead for 5-10 mins. 3. Leave to double in size. 4. Add Stilton and walnuts, work in well, and then divide mixture into two. 5. Roll each piece into a 30cm sausage. 6. Twist the two together and place on lined baking tray 7. Leave to prove for 1 hour inside a plastic bag 8. Dust with flour and bake at C for 30mins 500g strong white bread flour 10g salt 10g instant yeast 30g unsalted butter 320ml cool water olive oil for kneading 200g Stilton, crumbled 150g walnuts SECTION D: FLORAL ART Niche spaces are provided for Classes D1, D3 & D4. Unless otherwise stated maximum exhibit dimensions are 60cm wide by 45 cm deep. No restriction on height. D1 Good Morning Britain. An exhibit. D2 Wonderland. A Petite exhibit. Maximum size: 25 cm for any dimension except the diagonal. Open tabling. D3 When We Were Young. An exhibit. D4 Take 5. White flowers only. An exhibit. For exhibitors with limited experience. Points contribute towards the Maureen Baker Cup. D5 Green Fingers. (Men only). An exhibit. Open tabling. Page 4

9 Spring 2017 SECTION E: DOMESTIC E1 April Fool Tea Party. Entrants are asked to lay out a place setting appropriate to the theme with cutlery and crockery and using items of their choice but to include samples from at least four of the Domestic Classes. Entries will be judged on overall presentation and the same criteria as for the Domestic Classes. Preserves E2 Pickled vegetable, any type (onion, gherkin, cucumber, etc.). E3 Jam, any type, one jar. E4 Citrus fruit marmalade, one jar. E5 Plum chutney, one jar. E6 Chutney, any type other than plum, one jar. Baking and other E7 Stilton & Walnut loaf, (mandatory recipe). E8 Stem ginger cookies, five. E9 Individual jam tarts, three. E10 Fruit fool, three, served in individual Sundae-type dishes E11 Citrus cheesecake E12 Decorated cup cakes, three. E13 Herb scones, three. E14 Savoury biscuits, five. E15 Chelsea Buns, three. E16 Lemon drizzle cake, 2lb loaf tin. Home made wine and beer E17 Red wine, one bottle. E18 White wine, one bottle. E19 Beer, one bottle. E20 Any liquor, any size bottle. SECTION F: HANDICRAFTS F1 Hello Sunshine, any item of handicraft. F2 An article of knitwear, crochet, embroidery, or counted thread, any style. (Maximum dimensions 60 x 90 cm). F3 A painting or drawing, any media. F4 An item of origami. F5 A handmade stuffed toy. F6 An item of handicraft not included in Classes F2 to F5 (Pottery, carvings...). Page 5

10 SECTION G: PHOTOGRAPHIC Spring 2017 Photographs must not exceed A5 size, may be black and white or colour and not include computer generated special effects unless otherwise stated. Can be mounted. G1 Flowers in the Rain. G2 Corners. G3 Whoops!. G4 Boats or Trains SECTION Y: YOUNG GARDENERS 7 Years & under Y1 Make three savoury scones. Y2 Arrange a vase of spring flowers. Y3 Decorate three round biscuits with an April Fool face. Y4 Design an Easter cushion cover (painting, drawing or computer generated). Y5 Make a hand puppet out of felt. Y6 A photograph of a bird. 8 to 10 years Y7 Make three savoury scones. Y8 Arrange a vase of spring flowers. Y9 Decorate three round biscuits with an April Fool face. Y10 Design an Easter cushion cover (painting, drawing or computer generated). Y11 Make a hand puppet out of felt. Y12 A photograph of a bird. 11 to 15 years Y13 Make three savoury scones. Y14 Arrange a vase of spring flowers. Y15 Decorate three round biscuits with an April Fool face. Y16 Design an Easter cushion cover (painting, drawing or computer generated). Y17 Make a hand puppet out of felt. Y18 A photograph of a bird. Page 6

11 SPRING SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 1st April 2017 Write your Class Entry Numbers in the boxes ONE ENTRANT PER FORM Total No Entries Name: _ Member: Yes/No Address: _ Tel: _ Please take or send your entry form by Tuesday 28 th March to: The Show Secretary, Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescome, TN33 0QL or the Village Shop, or sdgs.showsecretary@gmail.com SPRING SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 1st April 2017 Write your Class Entry Numbers in the boxes ONE ENTRANT PER FORM Total No Entries Name _ Member Yes/No Address _ Tel: _ Please take or send your entry form by Tuesday 28 th March to: The Show Secretary, Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescome, TN33 0QL or the Village Shop, or sdgs.showsecretary@gmail.com Additional entry forms can be found at at the Village Store or from the Show Secretary

12 SPRING SHOW AWARDS Award Section A Cut Flowers & Foliage Hills Trophy for most points Crowhurst Cup for best exhibit classes A2 - A29 KFHS Certificate of Merit Class A1 Section B Pot Plants Banks Trophy for most points Society Shield for best exhibit classes B3 - B15 KFHS Certificate of Merit Class B1 South East England Daffodil Group Certificate Class B2 Section C Vegetables Aris Cup for most points Society Shield for best exhibit classes C2 - C12 KFHS Certificate of Merit Class C1 Section D Floral Art Challenge Cup for most points classes D1 & D2 Society Shield for best exhibit all classes D1 to D5 Section E Domestic Josie Cornish Cup (Class E1) Spoon for most points, Preserves, Baking & other classes Society Shield for best exhibit, Preserves, Baking & other Society Shield for most points, Home-made Wine & Beer Section F Handicraft Society Shield for most points Society Shield for best exhibit Section G - Photographic Photographic Cup for most points Society Shield for best exhibit Section Y Young Gardeners Challenge Cup for most points Society Shield for best exhibit 2016 Winner Nicholas Wilde Eve Bradbury Darrell Johnson Chris Hone Chris Hone Chris Hone Not used in 2016 Darrell Johnson Philip Carpenter Darrell Johnson Karen Thomas Karen Thomas Judy Torrance Judy Torrance Rebekah Carpenter Jean Dann Rebekah Carpenter Jean Dann Sam Kirimli Patricia Whitcher Maddalena Assorgi Eleanor Carpenter Page 8

13 SEDLESCOMBE AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY PRESIDENT Peggy Cain SUMMER SHOW on Sedlescombe Village Sports Field on Saturday 15 th July 2017 Open at 2.00 p.m. Presentation of Awards and Prizes at 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults - 50p Children - Free Entry open to both members of the Society and non-members.

14 SUMMER SHOW SCHEDULE SECTION A: CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE A1 The Best Flower in My Garden. One stem. Entry accepted on the day. A2 The Flowering of the Rose. Three blooms from one cultivar representing open bud stage, perfect stage and full bloom stage. A3 The Rose. Hybrid tea, 1 stem, any colour. A4 Annuals. From three genera, one stem of each in one vase. A5 Garden flowers, mixed. A6 Flowering herbs, mixed. A7 Sweet pea, annual, any colour mix. A8 Sweet pea, perennial, any colour mix. A9 Pink, purple and mauve flowers, comprising at least two genera. A10 Flowers of similar colour, three cultivars, one or more stems of each. A11 Gladiolus, one spike. A12 Rose, cluster-flowered, one stem. A13 Any Rose, three blooms, any colour A14 Rose, miniature, one stem. A15 Herbaceous perennials, mixed. A16 Pinks, Carnations or other Dianthus, three stems with own foliage. A17 Penstemons, three stems, any variety. A18 Pansy or Viola, five blooms on a board (supplied). A19 Fuchsia, five blooms on a board (supplied). A20 Antirrhinums, mixed colours, three stems. A21 Marigold, African or French, five blooms on a board (supplied). A22 Clematis, three stems, mixed or single variety. A23 Cornflowers, five stems. A24 Delphinium, one spike. A25 Three stems of either flowering bulbs, corms or tubers, (not mixed). A26 Zinnias, three stems, any colour(s). A27 Single water lily in a bowl of water. (Bowl maximum diameter 30 cm). A28 Plant foliage, silver, three stems. A29 Shrub or tree foliage, three stems of one species or cultivar. A30 Shrub or tree flowers, three stems of one species or cultivar. A31 Zonal Pelargonium, ( geranium ), one flowering stem. SECTION B: POT PLANTS Summer 2017 B1 My Favourite Pot Plant. Entry accepted on the day. B2 A patio plant pot, planted up for summer. Entry accepted on the day. B3 Hibiscus, one plant. B4 Fuchsia, one plant. B5 Begonia, tuberous, flowering, one plant. Page 2

15 B6 Begonia, fibrous-rooted, flowering one plant. Summer 2017 B7 Zonal Pelargonium, ( geranium ), flowering, one plant. B8 Zonal Pelargonium, foliage, one plant. B9 Pelargonium ( geranium ), Regal or ivy leaved, one plant. B10 Cactus, with or without flowers, one plant. B11 Succulent other than cactus, with or without flowers, one plant. B12 Foliage plant, one. B13 Flowering plant, one. B14 Any orchid in a pot. B15 Bonsai or dwarf tree, one. B16 Coleus, one plant, any colour. B17 Cyclamen, one plant, any colour. B18 African violet, one plant, any colour. Collections Classes B19 - B22 are allowed 90 cm of tabling. Any size and number of pots or containers may be used provided no part of the exhibit extends beyond the permitted tabling space. Double points are awarded in all collection classes. B19 Hanging basket. (Classed as a Collection). The basket, of hand manageable size, is displayed by placing it on the table support stand provided. B20 A collection of flowering plants. B21 A collection of foliage plants. B22 A collection of cacti and/or succulent plants. SECTION C: VEGETABLES AND FRUIT Vegetables C1 Vegetable of the Day. An exhibit. Entry accepted on day of the Show. C2 Bean, French, dwarf or climbing, six. C3 Bean, runner, six. C4 Beetroot, three, globe or cylindrical. C5 Carrot, three of one cultivar, any type. C6 Courgette, green or yellow. (10-15 cm. long or round). C7 Cucumber, Frame or Ridge, one. C8 Chard, three leaves, one or more cultivars, with stems in water. C9 Lettuce, loose leaf cultivar, one, with root attached. C10 Lettuce, hearted cultivar, one, with root attached. C11 Marrow, one of any colour, (any size). C12 Onion, three, each individual onion not to exceed 225g. C13 Garlic, three bulbs. C14 Pea, Garden, nine pods, excluding Sugar Snap and Mangetout. C15 Pea, Sugar Snap or Mangetout, nine pods. C16 Potato, four, white or coloured. C17 Shallot, pickling, nine bulbs, not exceeding 3 cm in diameter. Page 3

16 C18 Exhibition shallots, nine bulbs, exceeding 3 cm in diameter. Summer 2017 C19 Tomato, not small fruited, any colour, four of one cultivar with calyx. C20 Tomato, small fruited, any colour, six of one cultivar with calyx. C21 Broad bean, six pods. C22 Salad or spring onion, six. C23 Radish, any single variety, five. C24 Pot of parsley, pot diameter not greater than 15cm. C25 Pot of sweet basil, pot diameter not greater than 15cm. C26 Any vegetable listed or unlisted by RHS but not in Classes C2 - C26. C27 Pot grown vegetable plant, single pot of hand manageable size. C28 Herbs, culinary, four kinds with stems in water. (Flowers excluded). Fruit C29 Blackcurrant, six strigs. C30 Red Currant, six strigs. C31 Strawberries, nine fruit. C32 Raspberries, nine fruit. C33 Gooseberries, nine fruit. C34 Any kind of fruit listed or unlisted by RHS but not included in Classes C29 - C33, at least two of the type. C35 Fruit plant, pot grown, single pot of hand manageable size. Collections C36 The Sedlescombe Collection. Mixed vegetables from Classes C2 to C cm of tabling is allowed for this display. Double points are awarded. C37 The Bean Collection. Three named bean cultivars from one or more kinds of beans, three beans of each cultivar. Double points are awarded. C38 A Collection of three vegetables in a seed tray, one each of three different kinds. C39 A Collection of salad vegetables, three kinds, in a tray, not larger than 45x60 cm. C40 A Collection of fruit, three distinct kinds, listed or unlisted by the RHS. SECTION D: FLORAL ART Niche spaces are provided for Classes D1, D3 & D4. Unless otherwise stated maximum exhibit dimensions are 60cm wide by 45 cm deep. No restriction on height. D1 Lady in Red. An exhibit in a basket. D2 Once Upon A Time. A Petite exhibit. Maximum size: 25 cm for any dimension except the diagonal. Open tabling. D3 Tropical Paradise. An exhibit. D4 In The Pink. An exhibit. For exhibitors with limited experience. Points contribute towards the Maureen Baker Cup. D5 Driftwood. (Men only). An exhibit. Open tabling. Page 4

17 SECTION E: DOMESTIC Summer 2017 E1 Queen of Hearts Picnic. Entrants are asked to lay out a place setting appropriate to the theme with cutlery and crockery and using items of their choice but to include samples from at least four of the Domestic Classes. Entries will be judged on overall presentation and the same criteria as for the Domestic Classes. Preserves E2 Fruit jam other than strawberry, one jar. E3 Strawberry jam, one jar. E4 Any preserve containing ginger, one jar. E5 Citrus fruit marmalade, one jar. E6 Fruit jelly, one jar. Baking and other E7 Onion rolls, five different shaped rolls, brown or white. E8 Pizza slices, any topping, three. E9 Tea loaf (1lb tin) E10 Love heart biscuits, three (Mandatory Recipe below). E11 Sponge roulade, any flavour. E12 Individual fruit tarts, three. E13 Vegetable quiche. E14 Raspberry shortcake, three slices. E15 Flapjack, five. E16 Vanilla fudge, five pieces. Home made wine and beer E17 Red wine, one bottle. E18 White wine, one bottle. Method: Mandatory Recipe Ingredients: Love Heart Biscuits 1. Blitz almonds, flour & salt until finely ground. Mixin icing sugar thoroughly. Mix-in butter cubes until resembles coarse sand. Add egg yolks and mix into a firm dough. 2. Roll out dough to thickness of a pound coin. 3. Cut out heart shapes - all of one larger size, then stamp out the middle of half with a smaller heart cutter. 4. Bake biscuits at C for about 12 minutes. 5. Put raspberries, cornflour and caster sugar in pan and stir over medium heat until fruit juices run, then boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Leave to cool in a bowl. 6. Spread filling over full shapes, then top with cut-out shape and dust with icing sugar. Biscuit: 100g unblanched almonds 200g plain flour 80g icing sugar pinch of salt 125g unsalted buter, diced 3 large egg yolks Filling: 200g raspberries 2 tsp cornflour 3 tbsp caster sugar icing sugar for dusting Page 5

18 E19 Elderflower wine, one bottle. E20 Beer, one bottle. E21 Any liquor, any size bottle. Summer 2017 SECTION F: HANDICRAFTS F1 Desert Island Disc(s). Any item of handicraft. F2 Embroidery, any style. (Maximum dimensions 60 x 90 cm). F3 Knitwear, any piece of clothing (knitting or crochet). F4 A painting or drawing of summer scene, any media. (Max 45 x 60 cm). F5 An item of paper craft. F6 An item of handicraft not included in Classes F2 to F5 (Pottery, carvings...) SECTION G: PHOTOGRAPHIC Photographs must not exceed A5 size, may be black and white or colour and not include computer generated special effects unless otherwise stated. Can be mounted. G1 Hastings. G2 Garden Wildlife. G3 Sporting Summer. G4 Fruits SECTION Y: YOUNG GARDENERS 7 Years & under Y1 Grow a flower from seed (hand-manageable pot). Y2 Make three cheese straws. Y3 Decorate three cupcakes with a hearts theme. Y4 Make a collage with materials from the beach. Y5 Sew an arrangements of buttons to make a face. Y6 Photo of a favourite flower. 8 to 10 years Y7 Grow a flower from seed (hand-manageable pot). Y8 Make three cheese straws. Y9 Decorate three cupcakes with a hearts theme. Y10 Make a collage with materials from the beach. Y11 Sew an arrangements of buttons to make a face. Y12 Photo of a favourite flower. 11 to 15 years Y13 Grow a flower from seed (hand-manageable pot). Y14 Make three cheese straws. Y15 Decorate three cupcakes with a hearts theme. Y16 Make a collage with materials from the beach. Y17 Sew an arrangements of buttons to make a face. Y18 Photo of a favourite flower. Page 6

19 SUMMER SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 15th July 2017 Write your Class Entry Numbers in the boxes ONE ENTRANT PER FORM Total No Entries Name: _ Member: Yes/No Address: _ Tel: _ Please take or send your entry form by Tuesday 11 th July to: The Show Secretary, Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescome, TN33 0QL or the Village Shop, or sdgs.showsecretary@gmail.com SUMMER SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 15th July 2017 Write your Class Entry Numbers in the boxes ONE ENTRANT PER FORM Total No Entries Name _ Member Yes/No Address _ Tel: _ Please take or send your entry form by Tuesday 11 th July to: The Show Secretary, Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescome, TN33 0QL or the Village Shop, or sdgs.showsecretary@gmail.com Additional entry forms can be found at at the Village Store or from the Show Secretary

20 Award SUMMER SHOW AWARDS Section A Cut Flowers & Foliage KFHS Certificate of Merit class A1 The Button Trophy - Flowering of the Rose class A2 Wyatt Trophy - Hybrid Tea Rose classes A3 Maurice Cornford Shield - Annuals class A4 Boxall Cup - Best exhibit classes A5 - A31 Dr Hunnard Cup - Most points all classes Section B Pot Plants KFHS Certificate of Merit - Best exhibit class B1 KFHS Certificate of Merit - Best exhibit class B2 Garden News Shield - Best exhibit classes B3 - B18 Garden News Shield - Best exhibit Collection classes B19 - B22 Duncan Cup - Most points all classes Section C Vegetables KFHS Certificate of Merit - Best exhibit class C1 Kirk Cup - Best exhibit Vegetable classes C2 - C28 Society Shield - Best exhibit Fruit classes C29 - C35 Society Shield - Best exhibit Collection classes C36 - C40 Sedlescombe Horticultural Society Cup - Most points Vegetable classes C1 - C28 Whitfield Cup - Most points Fruit classes C29 - C35 Section D Floral Art Weston Cup - Most points classes D1 & D2 Garden News Shield - Best exhibit all classes D1 - D5 Section E Domestic Castell Cup (Class E1) Holmes House Perpetual Cup - Most points Preserves classes E2-E6 Aris Perpetual Rose Bowl-Most points Baking and other classes E7-E16 Tankard - Most points Home Made Wine and Beer classes E17-E21 Wine Cup - Best exhibit Home Made Wine and Beer classes E17-E21 Section F Handicraft Tye Cup - Best exhibit all classes F1 - F6 Pat Harden Trophy - Most points all classes F1 - F6 Section G - Photographic Society Shield - Best exhibit all classes G1 - G4 Society Shield - Most points all classes G1 - G4 Section Y Young Gardeners Senlac Challenge Cup - Best exhibit classes Y3, Y9 and Y15 Diamond Anniversary Cup - Best exhibit all classes Y1 - Y18 Young Gardeners Cup - Most points all classes Y1 - Y Winner Jo Evans Sheila Palmer Sheila Palmer No Entries Richard Tobitt Alison Boreham Darrell Johnson Darrell Johnson Darrell Johnson Rosemary Farley Darrell Johnson Wendy Smytherman Richard Tobitt Trevor Palmer Alison Boreham Jackie Williams Alison Boreham Karen Thomas Karen Thomas No entries Judy Torrance } Alison Boreham } Judy Tottance } John Page } Trevor Palmer John Page Norma Huntley Jean Dann Jane Potter Nigel Ford Charlotte Williams Maddalena Assorgi Charlotte Williams Page 8

21 SEDLESCOMBE AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY PRESIDENT Peggy Cain AUTUMN SHOW at Sedlescombe Village Hall on Saturday 23 rd September 2017 Open at 2.00 p.m. Presentation of Awards and Prizes at 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults - 50p Children - Free Entry open to both members of the Society and non-members.

22 AUTUMN SHOW SCHEDULE Autumn 2017 SECTION A: CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE A1 My Best Autumn Flower. One stem. Entry accepted on the day. A2 Collection of Garden flowers. A3 Aster, three stems. A4 Aster, dwarf, five stems. A5 Heather, five flowering stems, one or more cultivars. A6 Dahlia, medium cactus or semi-cactus, three blooms. A7 Dahlia, medium decorative, three blooms. A8 Dahlia, small or miniature decorative, three blooms. A9 Dahlia, pompon, three blooms. A10 Dahlia, any type or types, mixed, five blooms. A11 Dahlia, ball - small or miniature, not mixed, five blooms. A12 Helichrysum, five stems, any colour. A13 Pelargonium, three flowering stems, any colour. A14 Marigold, African or French, three stems, any colour. A15 Michaelmas daisy, five stems, mixed. A16 Rose, one stem. A17 Chrysanthemum, one spray. A18 Chrysanthemum, five stems, mixed. A19 Fuchsia, five blooms on a board (supplied). A20 Pansies or Violas, not mixed, five blooms on a board (supplied). A21 Largest Hydrangea head. A22 Autumn foliage showing either berries or fruits. A23 Autumn foliage demonstrating leaf variation. A24 Ornamental grass, three stems, one or more cultivars. SECTION B: POT PLANTS B1 My Most Treasured Pot Plant. Entry accepted on the day. B2 Foliage pot plant, pot not exceeding 20 cm internal diameter. B3 Any orchid in a pot. B4 Flowering pot plant, other than orchid, pot not exceeding 20 cm diameter. B5 Cactus or succulent with or without flowers, one plant. B6 Hibiscus, pot not exceeding 40 cm internal diameter. B7 Geranium, one pot. B8 Fuchsia, one pot. B9 A Collection of fuchsia plants. Up to 90 cm tabling allowed. Page 2

23 SECTION C: VEGETABLES AND FRUIT C1 A Harvest Basket. Garden produce, listed or unlisted by RHS, displayed in a trug or wicker basket, with a produce identification list. Entry accepted on the day. Autumn 2017 Vegetables C2 Onion, three. C3 Potato, three, any colour. C4 Tomato, not small-fruited type, any colour, four of one cultivar with calyx. C5 Tomato, small-fruited, any colour, six of one cultivar with calyx. C6 Squash, winter, one. C7 Pumpkin. Judged on weight. C8 Leek, three. C9 Swede, two. C10 Chard, six leaves, one or more cultivars. C11 Carrots, three of one cultivar, any variety. C12 Beetroot, three of one cultivar, globe or cylindrical, any variety. C13 Parsnips, three of one cultivar, any variety. C14 Turnips, three of one cultivar, any variety. C15 Pot grown herb, pot of hand manageable size. C16 Any vegetable, listed or unlisted by RHS, but not included in Classes C2 to C14. C17 Monster Vegetable. A vegetable much larger than normal. C18 Funny Veg A misshapen or unusual vegetable. C19 Pot grown vegetable or salad plant, pot of hand manageable size. Fruit C20 Apple, dessert, three. C21 Apple, cooking, three. C22 Pear, any type, three. C23 Plums, five. C24 Raspberries, nine. C25 Blackberries, nine. C26 Any fruit listed or unlisted by RHS other than in classes C20 to C25. C27 Pot grown fruit plant, pot of hand manageable size. Collections C28 A Collection of salad vegetables, one each of three kinds. C29 A Collection of vegetables, other than salad kinds, one each of three kinds. C30 A Collection of decorative gourds, any variety, maximum number of six. C31 A Collection of fruits, any mix of three cultivars, listed or unlisted by RHS. Page 3

24 SECTION D: FLORAL ART Autumn 2017 Niche spaces are provided for Classes D1, D3 & D4. Unless otherwise stated maximum exhibit dimensions are 60cm wide by 45 cm deep. No restriction on height. D1 Mirror Mirror. An exhibit. D2 Seashore. A Petite exhibit. Maximum size: 25 cm for any dimension except the diagonal. Open tabling. D3 Firework. An exhibit. D4 Celebration. An exhibit. For exhibitors with limited experience. Points contribute towards the Maureen Baker Cup. D5 Star Wars. (Men only). An exhibit. Open tabling. SECTION E: DOMESTIC E1 A Golden Wedding Feast. Entrants are asked to lay out a place setting appropriate to the theme with cutlery and crockery and using items of their choice but to include samples from at least four of the Domestic Classes. Entries will be judged on overall presentation and the same criteria as for the Domestic Classes. Preserves E2 Jam, any type, one jar. E3 Chutney, one jar. (Please provide recipe - min of 2 months old). E4 Citrus fruit marmalade, one jar. E5 Herb jelly, one jar. Baking and other E6 Lemon curd, one jar. E7 Gluten-free loaf. E8 Malt loaf, 2lb tin. (Mandatory recipe) E9 A Berry Meringue pie, round. E10 Welsh cakes, five. E11 Almond slices, five E12 Chocolate fudge, five pieces. E13 Decorated celebration cake (sponge or fruit cake) - judged on decoration only. E14 Pumpkin seed sticks (mandatory recipe). E15 The Great Apple Pie Contest. Homemade pastry and the recipe of your choice. Maximum diameter of 25 cm. This is a challenge introduced in 2009 and is sponsored by Asselton House. In addition to a cup there is a 10 voucher to be awarded. Home made wine and beer E16 Red wine, one bottle. E17 White wine, one bottle. E18 Fruit wine, one bottle. Page 4

25 E19 Beer, one bottle. E20 Any liquor, any size bottle Autumn 2017 SECTION F: HANDICRAFTS F1 Sky at Night. Any item of handicraft. F2 Embroidery, any style. (Maximum dimensions 60 x 90 cm). F3 A painting or drawing reflecting Autumn, any media. F4 A Christmas decoration, any media. F5 A cushion cover. F6 An item of handicraft not included in Classes F2 to F5 (Pottery, carvings...). SECTION G: PHOTOGRAPHIC Photographs must not exceed A5 size, may be black and white or colour and not include computer generated special effects unless otherwise stated. Can be mounted. G1 Misty Morning. G2 Favourite Object. G3 Boys Toys. G4 On The Fence SECTION Y: YOUNG GARDENERS 7 Years & under Y1 Decorate a Christmas chocolate log/swiss roll (judged on decoration only). Y2 Make three rock cakes. Y3 Grow a grass head. Y4 Design a DVD cover for your favourite film. Y5 Make a hat for a cuddly toy (any material). Y6 A photograph of a beach scene. 8 to 10 years Y7 Decorate a Christmas chocolate log/swiss roll (judged on decoration only). Y8 Make three rock cakes. Y9 Grow a grass head. Y10 Design a DVD cover for your favourite film. Y11 Make a hat for a cuddly toy (any material). Y12 A photograph of a beach scene. 11 to 15 years Y13 Decorate a Christmas chocolate log/swiss roll (judged on decoration only). Y14 Make three rock cakes. Y15 Grow a grass head. Y16 Design a DVD cover for your favourite film. Y17 Make a hat for a cuddly toy (any material). Y18 A photograph of a beach scene. Page 5

26 Method: Mandatory Recipe Pumpkin Seed Sticks Autumn 2017 Ingredients: 1. Mix the flours, salt and yeast with 250ml of the water, then add remaining water while mixing. 2. Add pumpkin seeds when dough mixture has formed. 3. Leave dough to double in size in a bowl covered in a tea towel. 4. Tip dough onto lightly floured surface and fold in on itself repeatedly until dough is smooth. 5. Divide into 10 pieces and roll each stick about 30cm long. Brush with water and poppy seeds. 6. Lay sticks on lined baking trays scattered with poppy seeds. Leave to prove for an hour/doubled in size in a plastic bag. 7. Bake for mins at 22 0 C until crisp and golden. 100g strong white bread flour 200g strong wholemeal bread flour 200g malted bread flour 10g salt 10g instant yeast 30g unsalted butter, soft 340ml cool water 150g pumpkin seeds 50g poppy seeds AN AUTUMN SHOW COMPETITION FOR THE FAMILY IT S A PANTOMIME - OH YES IT IS! Create a pantomime scene using garden and recycled material. The competition has to be entered jointly by a minimum of one adult and one person under 15 years of age. More than one exhibit can be entered from a group of family members provided no member enters more than once. The winning group will be awarded the Ferguson Cup and receive a Garden Token to the value of 10. The competition does not qualify for points towards other Society awards. Method: Mandatory Recipe Malt Loaf Ingredients: 1. Soak weetabix, fruit and sugar in milk overnight 2. Mix egg and fruit mixture together 3. Sift flour and spice and mix thoroughly into mixture 4. Put into a 2lb loaf tin and cook for 1¼ hours at gas mark 3 / C 5. Loaf should not be cooked through - intended to be slightly gooey in middle (Suitable for freezing) 225g Muscavado or dark brown sugar 2 Weetabix 225g Sultanas 280ml milk 225g self-raising flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 egg Page 6

27 AUTUMN SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 23rd September 2017 Write your Class Entry Numbers in the boxes ONE ENTRANT PER FORM Total No Entries Name: _ Member: Yes/No Address: _ Tel: _ Please take or send your entry form by Tuesday 19 th September to: The Show Secretary, Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescome, TN33 0QL or the Village Shop, or sdgs.showsecretary@gmail.com AUTUMN SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 23rd September 2017 Write your Class Entry Numbers in the boxes ONE ENTRANT PER FORM Total No Entries Name _ Member Yes/No Address _ Tel: _ Please take or send your entry form by Tuesday 19 th September to: The Show Secretary, Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescome, TN33 0QL or the Village Shop, or sdgs.showsecretary@gmail.com Additional entry forms can be found at at the Village Store or from the Show Secretary

28 Award Section A Cut Flowers & Foliage SDGS Diamond Trophy for Most Points KFHS Certificate of Merit (Class A1) Society Shield for Best Exhibit Section B Pot Plants Durud Cup for Most Points KFHS Certificate of Merit (Class B1) John Kemp Cup for Best Exhibit Section C Vegetables Chris Hone Cup for Most Points Harris Cup for Best Exhibit Autumn Tankard for A Harvest Basket (Class C1) Section D Floral Art Joan Rowe Cup for Most Points classes D1 & D2 Society Shield for Best Exhibit (all classes D1 - D5) Society Certificate of Merit Section E Domestic Society Shield for A Harvest Supper (Class E1) Domestic Cup for most points Baking and Preserves (Classes E2-E13) Asselton House Cup for The Great Apple Pie Challenge (Class E14) Society Shield for most points Home-made wine and beer (classes E17 E21) Section F Handicraft Handicraft Cup for Most Points Society Shield for Best Exhibit Section G - Photographic Society Shield - Best exhibit all classes G1 - G4 Society Shield - Most points all classes G1 - G4 Section Y Young Gardeners Society Shield for Most Points Autumn Cup for Best Exhibit Family Competition Ferguson Cup for Best Exhibit AUTUMN SHOW AWARDS 2016 Winner Jim Bingham Darrell Johnson Jim Bingham Brian Croft No entries Chris Hone Brian Croft Hazel Dunn No entries } Shelia Benson } Karen Thomas Joan Rowe No entries Judy Torrance Judy Torrance Alison Boreham } Jean Dann } John Page Norma Huntley Sheila Benson Sam Kirimli } Sam Kirimli } Jane Potter } Lucia Assorgi } Eleanor Carpenter Eleanor Carpenter No entries Page 8