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1 Little Common Horticultural Society Schedule of the 72 nd Annual Flower Show To be held at the Community Centre Shepherds Close, Little Common (See Map on Page 30) on Saturday 12 th August 2017 Open at 2:00pm Presentation of Awards and Prizes at 4:00pm Admission Adults 1 Members 50p Children under 16 Free Refreshments Available 32

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Section Contents Page Show Time Table 5 Show Rules 5 Staging Notes and Hints for Exhibitors 9 General 9 Section 1 - Flowers 9 Section 2 - Vegetables 9 Rules for The President's Top Tray Class 38 11

3 Section Contents Page Show Time Table 5 Show Rules 5 Staging Notes and Hints for Exhibitors 9 General 9 Section 1 - Flowers 9 Section 2 - Vegetables 9 Rules for The President's Top Tray Class Section 3 Fruits 11 Section 4 Members 11 Section 5 Floral Art 13 Section 6 Domestic 13 Section 7 Photography 13 Entry Form 16 Schedule Flowers Vegetables Fruits Members Floral Art Domestic Photography Crafts

4 Sponsors We would like to thank the Little Common Village Trades-people and other friends of the Society who have given raffle prizes, including: The Cooden Beach Hotel Betts & Loyd, Butchers, Little Common Cheese & Delicatessen, Little Common. Please Support our Sponsors and Advertisers L.C.H.S. Committee Chairman Mr. M. Moss Treasurer & Membership Secretary Mr. M. Haswell Programme Secretary Mrs. V. Anderson Annual Show Secretary Mr. L. Ratnayake Monthly Show Secretary & Webmaster Mr A. Hardy Catering Mrs. J. Moss Publicity Officer Mrs. Y. Stradwick Outings Secretary Mrs. M. Steer 98. Jam Strawberry one jar approximately 450gm (1 lb). 99. Jam Blackcurrant one jar approximately 450gm (1 lb) Jam - Any Other one jar, approximately 450gm (1 lb) Fruit Jelly one jar, maximum 450 gm (1lb) Marmalade Orange one jar, approximately 450gm (1 lb) Lemon Curd one pot, not with a metal lid Mustard Pickle one pot. 7 PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION Photography Cup for the best exhibit in Section 7. Class N o Tree in Flower Hanging Basket(s) Garden Sculpture Messing about on the Water Up the Garden Path. 8 CRAFTS SECTION Class N o Any Wooden Item A Beaded Item A Quilted Item A Painting, any medium An Embroidery Item, any medium. 4 29

5 SHOW TIME TABLE Mr. A. Bush Mr. A. G. Gilby Mrs. A. C. Gilby Mrs. E. King Miss. B. Lenny Honorary Life Members Mrs. V. Pluck Mr. P. Raymond Mrs. P. Raymond Mrs. W. Rogers Honorary Vice Presidents Affiliations The Royal Horticultural Society Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies Little Common Horticultural Society We meet on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 7pm at Little Common Community Centre Shepherd s Close Little Common A range of speakers, outings and events all year round. Garden Advice, Coffee mornings and plant sales Monthly shows and an Annual Show in August 8:30am -10:00am 10:30am - 1pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm Halls open for staging exhibits. Halls close, judging in progress. Show opens to the Public (Teas are available). Presentation of Awards. Raffle. Show Closes. To speed up the award ceremony, would all Prize Winners collect near the stage at 3:50pm. Please note that all exhibits must remain staged until after the Presentation of Awards. SHOW RULES 1. All sections of the Show are open to all unless otherwise stated. 2. All exhibits in sections 1 to 4 must have been grown by the exhibitor in their garden or allotment. 3. Pot plants must have been owned by the exhibitor for at least three months. 4. No exhibitor may enter more than one exhibit in any class. 5. Entry fees: Adults 10p. per entry; One entry form (as enclosed) must be used for each exhibitor. (Extra forms available free from the Show Secretary, 29 Collington Rise, TN39 3RS). 6. Entry form and correct fees must be given or sent to one of the following, no entries will be accepted after 7pm on Thursday, 10 August 2017: Miss B Lenny, 99 Pear Tree Lane, Little Common. Mr M Moss, 4 Southlands Road, Bexhill-on-Sea Mr L Ratnayake, 6 Kingswood Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4EJ Why not Join Us? Only 7 per year! 28 5

6 5 FLORAL ART SECTION Boase Challenge Cup for the highest points in Section 5. Eleanor Meredith Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in Section 5. Pearce Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in Class 88. Class No. (See Staging Hints on page 13 for maximum width) 84. Asymmetrical Arrangement. 85. Linked - three separate arrangements linked together. 86. Woodland dreams. 87. A Modern Black and White arrangement. 88. Summer Basket a petit design, no more than 25cm (9.8 inches) in width, height and depth. 6 DOMESTIC SECTION Ladies Challenge Bowl for the highest points in Section 6. Sargent Cup for the highest points in Classes 89 to 97. Brand Memorial Cup for the best exhibit in Class 91. Sellon Cup for the highest points in Classes Novices Cup for the best exhibit in Class 94. Little Common Horticultural Society Little Common Horticultural Society Membership Card 6 Class No. 89. Strawberry Cheesecake, 8 dia max. 90. Victoria Sandwich with Raspberry Jam filling -- 8 dia max. 91. A Loaf of Bread 92. Chocolate Brownies five pieces. 93. Viennese Whirls jam and butter cream filling only, five pieces. 94. Cheese Scones five. 95. Savoury Quiche 8 dia max. 96. Sausage Rolls five, on a plate. 97. Coffee Cup Cakes five. 27

7 Little Common RBL Club Ltd The Club with Values. The social club at the heart of the Village. Bar open daily Specialising in cask conditioned ales Sunday Carvery Sky Sports 3 Large Screens Three full-size Snooker Tables Pool Table Bar Billiards Darts 500 Jackpot Gaming Full Entertainments Programme All at prices that will not shock! Tel: info@littlecommonlegion.co.uk 7. No personal identity marks shall be placed on any exhibit other than the exhibitor's card provided, and this in a manner directed by the Stewards, e.g. Name downwards. 8. Exhibitor's cards will be available in the Hall from 8:30 am am. on the day of the Show. 9. Exhibits must be placed as directed by the Show Stewards. Once placed, no exhibit may be moved (except by a steward) until after the awards have been presented. 10. Unless otherwise stated, cash prizes in all classes will be: 1 st - 50p; 2 nd - 30p; 3 rd - 20p. Prize money will be paid between 3pm and 4:30pm on the Show day at the Treasurer's Office. Money not collected will be forfeited. 11. Challenge Trophy points will be: 1 st - 4 points; 2 nd - 3 points; 3 rd - 2 points; Highly Commended - 1 point. 12. Challenge trophies will be held by the winners until two weeks prior to the next Annual show, when they must be returned in a clean condition to the Show Secretary. 13. No responsibility shall be accepted by the Society or the committee for damage to or loss of an exhibit, or to the personal property of an exhibitor or viewer. 14. Unless otherwise stated, judging will be conducted under the code of rules laid down by the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal National Rose Society, the National Dahlia Society and the National Sweet Pea Society. The Floral Art will be judged using NAFAS guidelines. On the merits of any exhibit the decision of the Judges shall be final. 15. Any Protest must be lodged with the Show Secretary by not later than 3 pm. on the day of the Show. 1 must be deposited, which will be refunded if the complaint is justified. 16. All matters not provided for in the foregoing rules shall be decided by the Show Committee. 26 7

8 61. Tastiest Tomato One Tomato on a saucer. 3 FRUIT SECTION Kandy Cup for the highest points in Section 3. The Reliable Taxi Co LOCAL LONG DISTANCE AIRPORTS Office: 46a Cooden Sea Road Little Common Little Common Village Flower Club Present an Open Meeting entitled Funky Flowers By International Floral Artist And Dutch Master Hans Haverkamp Friday 27 h October :30pm for 2:15pm Little Common Community Centre, Shepherd s Close, Bexhill-on-Sea. Tickets: Members 11; Visitors Contact: Pearl Mason Class N o. 62. Currants - One plate of one kind or variety, 225gm (8ozs). 63. Blackberries - One plate 15 of any variety. 64. Raspberries - One plate 10 of any variety. 65. Apples - Three Culinary, ripe or unripe. 66. Apples - Three Dessert, ripe or unripe. 67. Plums - One plate 5 of any variety. 68. Fruit - Of any kind not mentioned above, one plate, one variety. 4 MEMBERS SECTION Members' Challenge Bowl for the highest points in Section 4. Class N o. 69. Flowering Pot Plant One Pot of maximum diameter 18cm (7 ). 70. Pelargonium - One Pot, grown for Foliage. 71. Foliage Pot Plant One pot maximum diameter 18cm (7 ). 72. Foliage One vase, maximum of 7 stems, AVV. 73. Specimen Rose - One. 74. Roses One vase of three, AVV. 75. Flowers One vase, maximum 10 stems, outdoor grown. 76. Dahlias - One vase of three blooms, AVV. 77. French Beans Six pods, one variety. 78. Runner Beans - Six pods, one variety. 79. Tomatoes - Four ripe of any variety other than Cherry. 80. Cherry Type Tomatoes - ten, ripe, max diameter 35mm AV. 81. Carrots - Four, one variety. 82. Soft Berried Fruits - One plate of one kind, with stalks attached. 83. Vegetable Two of a kind not mentioned above. 25

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Section 1 - Flowers Flowers should be shown as cut from the plant and, unless otherwise specified, only the foliage of that particular flower should be used.

9 Eastbourne Retailer of the Year JAZZ Barbers NOW OPEN IN LITTLE COMMON National Association of Hairdressers nd Prize National Hair Federations Juniors Men s cut & blow dry st Prize National Hair Federation Southern Champion Men s cut & blow dry 2 nd Prize National Hair Federation South of East England Men s fashion cut & colour st Prize Men s Creative Cutting 3 rd Prize Little Common Eastbourne STAGING NOTES AND HINTS FOR EXHIBITORS General Please read these notes and the Rules and Schedules carefully. Failure to conform may cause disappointment. AV = Any variety; AVV = Any variety or varieties. Please show names of varieties exhibited as this adds to the enjoyment of those viewing the exhibits. Section 1 - Flowers Flowers should be shown as cut from the plant and, unless otherwise specified, only the foliage of that particular flower should be used. No supports are allowed except for Begonias & large Orchids. Please note: The N.D.S has ruled that no wire or support may be used for Dahlias. Exhibitors must supply their own vases or containers. Clean jars and bottles are acceptable, but they should not bear brand names. Where possible use a vase of a shape which shows the exhibit to advantage and arrange blooms tastefully. For the purposes of the schedule, Antirrhinums, Petunias, Verbenas and Phlox Drummondii will be classed as Annuals. Section 2 - Vegetables Vegetables should be clean, root crops washed and unwanted side roots removed carefully. If more than one kind is shown in a class, these should be uniform in size and shape. Potatoes Best exhibits are medium sized with clear skins and inconspicuous eyes. Beans Should be fresh, long, straight and with little outward sign of seeds, and shown with stalks. Cabbages Should have 10cm (4 ) of stalk left on, and only damaged outer leaves removed. Beetroot Should be medium sized with clear smooth skin, dark flesh and shown with only 7.5cm (3 ) of foliage. Carrots Medium sized, shapely, good colour and only 7.5cm (3 ) of foliage left on. 9

2 VEGETABLE SECTION William Rogers Memorial Trophy for the best exhibit in Section 2 (excluding Tomatoes). John Hood Challenge Cup for the best exhibit of Tomatoes in Classes 45 to 47, 79 & 80.

10 2 VEGETABLE SECTION William Rogers Memorial Trophy for the best exhibit in Section 2 (excluding Tomatoes). John Hood Challenge Cup for the best exhibit of Tomatoes in Classes 45 to 47, 79 & 80. Barnhorn Challenge Cup for the highest points in Section 2. Class N o. 37. President's Top Tray of Four Vegetables - see page Potatoes - Five of one variety. 39. Carrots - Five, one variety. 40. Beetroot - Three of one variety. 41. Runner Beans - Ten Pods - one variety. 42. French Beans - Ten pods - one variety, including climbing. 43. Onions - Six of one variety, under 454gms (1 lb.). 44. Onions - Three of one variety, 454gms (1lb.) and over. 45. Tomatoes - Five of one variety, indoor grown. 46. Tomatoes - Five of one variety, outdoor grown. 47. Tomatoes - Six Cherry type, ripe. 48. Salad Vegetables - Tray of Three, Maximum tray 41cm x 31cm (15"x12"). 49. Radishes - Bunch of seven. 50. Marrow - One fit for table use, maximum size 30cm (12 ). 51. Courgettes - Three of one variety, maximum size 15cm (6 ). 52. Chilli Peppers -Five, AVV. 53. Shallots - Ten cooking, one variety. 54. Cabbage - One of any variety. 55. Cucumber - One ridge, outdoor grown. 56. Cucumber - One frame or greenhouse grown. 57. Peas - Ten pods, one variety. 58. Culinary Herbs - One bunch, five varieties arranged in a container, named. 59. Vegetable - Of a kind not mentioned above, two of one variety. 60. Novelty Class - Two different Vegetables, two of each & a vase of flowers, max 7 stems, AVV

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Lettuce Roots should be left on. Tomatoes Should be firm, of uniform size and have calyces left on. Rules for The President's Top Tray Class 38 This Class is sponsored by our President Mr Alan Gilby.

11 SMITH & HUMPHREY LTD Family Business Established 1919 Servicing Accident Repairs Air Conditioning Light Commercial Vehicle Repairs 75 Ninfield Road, Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 5BB Telephone: MOT & From SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS 99 INC. VAT SMITH & HUMPHREY CONDITIONS APPLY ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS 22 Clutches Brakes Exhausts Tyres M.O.T s Attended Forecourt Services Marrows Courgettes Should be of good shape, young and tender. Cucumbers Onions Should be well ripened, having thin necks, tied, roots removed and with minimum skinning. Shallots Tops tied and placed upright on a bed of sand in a saucer or plate. Lettuce Roots should be left on. Tomatoes Should be firm, of uniform size and have calyces left on. Rules for The President's Top Tray Class 38 This Class is sponsored by our President Mr Alan Gilby. Class 38 is for four vegetables chosen from the following six. The number required of each vegetable is given in brackets. Potatoes (3) Onions (3) Carrots (3) Tomatoes (3) Beetroot (3) Runner Beans (6) The trays are provided by the Society and all vegetables must be displayed within the tray. Only parsley may be used to dress the tray. Please ensure you leave the tray behind when clearing your exhibit. The class is an open class. All vegetables will carry 20 points maximum, and there will be a maximum of 10 points for presentation. Prizes will be: 1 st - 5; 2 nd - 3; 3 rd - 2. Section 3 Fruits Soft Fruits must have stalks left on and be shown on plates not larger than 18cm (7 ) diameter. Stone Fruits must have stalks left on and be shown on plates not larger than 20cm (8 ) diameter. Apples and Pears should not be polished. Section 4 Members This Section is open only to members of Little Common Horticultural Society. Please see the appropriate notes from Sections 1 to 3 above. 11

12 M C Glass (East Sussex) Ltd, Quality Installers of PVCu in Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Fascia & Soffits All products are British Standard Ten year insurance guaranteed Glass cut while you wait Sealed Units Free estimates with no pressure selling Repairs and Glazing 34 Cooden Sea Road Little Common Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex. TN39 4SJ Tel: repairs@mcglass.co.uk Opening Hours Mon to Thu: 8.00am pm Friday: 8.00am pm Saturday: 9.00am pm Head Office Unit 17, Wainwright Rd Beeching Park Industrial Est Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3UR Tel: Fax: Any Cut Flower - one vase, one kind, excluding Dahlias, maximum 7 stems. 14. Foliage - one vase variegated and/or coloured - 5 stems. 15. Flowering Shrubs one vase, 5 stems, AVV. 16. Pansies five flowers on a board. 17. Zinnias - one vase, 3 stems, AVV. 18. Gladioli - one vase - 3 spikes, AVV. 19. Grasses - one vase, fresh cut, AVV. 20. Hostas - 3 leaves, AVV. 21. Dahlias - one vase, 3 medium decorative, cactus or semi cactus, AVV, maximum size 22cm (8.75"). 22. Dahlias - one vase, 3 small decorative, cactus or semi cactus, AVV, maximum 17cm (6.75"). 23. Dahlias - one vase, 3 blooms, ball or miniature ball, AVV. 24. Dahlias - one vase, 5 blooms. Pompon, AVV, maximum size 5.2cm (2 ). 25. Pelargonium one pot, AVV, maximum15cm (6 ) diameter. 26. Streptocarpus - one pot maximum15cm (6 ) diameter. 27. One Pot Flowering Tuberous Begonia maximum pot diameter 23cm (9 ). 28. One Pot Fuchsia maximum pot diameter 23cm (9 ). 29. One Pot Orchid AVV, maximum pot diameter 23cm (9 ). 30. One Flowering Pot Plant - other than classes 25 to 29, maximum pot diameter 23cm (9 ). 31. Foliage Pot Plant maximum pot diameter 23cm (9 ). 32. One Cactus Plant - maximum pot diameter 15cm (6 ). 33. One Succulent Plant - maximum pot diameter 15cm (6 ). 34. One Alpine - in a Pot or Pan of maximum diameter 23cm (9"). 35. One Bonsai Tree Evergreen. 36. One Bonsai Tree Deciduous

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Except for Class 89 the exhibits to be staged in an area not exceeding 70cm wide (27 ). Section 6 Domestic Classes 90 to 101 must be covered with the plastic covers provided. Cakes and biscuits, etc.

13 ATHELAS PLANTS P L A N T N U R S E R Y Bursting with character and personality our plants have been chosen from across the planet, iconic plants from the Mediterranean, the Tropics, Australia, Africa and the deserts of central America - All aimed at allowing you to create your dream garden environment. And best of all, these plants require very, very little care once planted, simply plant and enjoy. Perfect for coastal gardens! Free Advisory Service always happy to help! Section 5 Floral Art An exhibit is plant material with or without accessories. Flowers need not be grown by the exhibitor, unless otherwise stated. Except for Class 89 the exhibits to be staged in an area not exceeding 70cm wide (27 ). Section 6 Domestic Classes 90 to 101 must be covered with the plastic covers provided. Cakes and biscuits, etc. should be shown on a plate with a doily. Flans should be shown out of their container. Jams should be in clean jars, filled to the top, properly labelled, with neatly trimmed covers or twist/screw-on lids. There should be no advertising material on the jars or lids. Metal lids must not be used on lemon curd. Chutney should be mature, i.e. not less than three months old. Jars must be clean, filled to the top, properly labelled and with vinegar proof lids. Jars must be labelled; Hot, Medium or Mild. Section 7 Photography Photographs are to be a maximum size of 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 by 5 ) and un-mounted. Photographs may be Monochrome or Colour. Photographs must not have been previously shown at L.C.H.S. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00am pm Sundays: 10:00am - 4:00pm Tea Room and Farm Shop on site Hope Cottage Farm, Hooe Road, Ninfield, East Sussex, TN33 9EL Tel: enquiries@athelasplants.co.uk

14 SCHEDULE In addition to the trophies listed under the various sections, the following will be awarded: Brand Memorial Bowl for the best exhibit in the show. J.B. Sainsbury Challenge Cup for the highest total points in sections 1 to 4 of the Show. (Not open to the Winner of the R.H.S Banksian Medal.) R.H.S. Banksian Medal for the largest amount of prize money won in sections 1 to 4 of the Show. (Not open to the winners in the previous two years.) 1 FLOWER SECTION Devon Cup for the Best Exhibit of Flowers in the Show in Classes 6 to 18. Gardening Group Challenge Cup for the most points in Section 1. Collins Cup for the best exhibit in Classes 25 to 34. Bonsai Cup for the best exhibit of a Bonsai in Classes 35 & 36. LCHS Certificates will be awarded for the best exhibits of: Roses in Classes 1 to 4, 73 & 74; Dahlias in Classes 21 to 24 and 76; and Sweet Peas in Class 5. Class N o. 1. Roses - one bloom shown as a buttonhole, any foliage. 2. Roses - one specimen bloom. 3. Roses - one vase - 3 Hybrid Tea Roses AVV. 4. Roses - one vase - 1 stem Cluster AV. 5. Sweet Peas - one vase maximum 9 stems - AVV 6. Annuals - one vase mixed kinds - maximum 7 stems. 7. Alstroemerias - one vase AVV - maximum 5 stems. 8. A Favourite Flower from my Garden - 1 Stem or Flower. 9. Hydrangeas - 3 stems - AVV. 10. Penstemons - 3 stems AVV. 11. Clematis Blooms 3 in a dish of water AVV. 12. Herbaceous Perennials - one vase mixed kinds, maximum 10 stems

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16 6 Domestic Section Photography Section 8 Craft Section Little Common Horticultural Society 72 nd Annual Show Entry Form Saturday 12 August 2017 Please put a ring around the numbers of the Classes which you wish to enter (one entry per class only). 1 Flower Section Vegetable Section Fruit Section Members Section Floral Art Section Please use BLOCK CAPITALS Title: Names: Address: Telephone: I hereby agree to abide by the rules set out in the Schedule. Signed: Total number of entries: Entry Fee enclosed (10p per Class): When completed this form should be sent, together with the correct entry fee to one of the following so as to arrive no later than 7pm on Thursday, 10 August 2017 (earlier entries will assist us greatly): Miss B Lenny, 99 Pear Tree Lane, Little Common. Mr M Moss, 4 Southlands Road, Bexhill-on-Sea Mr L Ratnayake, 6 Kingswood Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4EJ Note: Five entries or more will entitle the exhibitor to free entry in the afternoon

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