BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY Schedule of Classes for 151 st Annual Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show Including Flower Arranging, Domestic and Craft Sections Saturday August 20 th 2016 At Bream Rugby Club Admission 2 Children Free Show opens 2.00pm Prize Giving 4.30pm Entries close Thursday August 18 th 2016 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 24) PREVIOUS TWO WINNERS NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN THIS MEDAL JUDGES FOR 2016 Chris Small Margaret Walters Alwyn Page Artisan Bakery, Coleford Susan Osborne Peter Herbert Val Vivien Griffiths Gloria & Stuart Payne Vegetables Flowers Floral Arrangements Domestic Craft Photography Honey 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 11 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 objection/complaint is upheld). 10. All classes in the Flower Arranging section judged according to the NAFAS Competitions Manual, 3 rd 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: 1 st 5, 2 nd 3, 3 rd 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 18 th 2016 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
BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY TOP VASE COMPETITION RULES a) The Top Vase class is for a vase of mixed flowers containing a total of between 5 and 10 stems taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different kinds of plants, two varieties of the same flower are not two kinds. b) The display will be judged out of a total of 35 points split into 25 points for Colour, Form, Condition, Quality and Freshness of the flowers on display and 10 points for the overall presentation and effect of the plants in the vase. The vase will be reviewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers should be to normal Royal Horticultural Society Rules. c) Plants used in the display must be showing flowers only, no seed heads or berries are allowed. d) The vase can be any shape and size and made from any material but must be in proportion to the display. No marks are awarded for the vase itself. e) No accessories whatsoever such as bows and additional foliage will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stem and still attached to that stem will be allowed. Packing material including florist s foam to keep the stem upright and in place is allowed. f) The winner of the Bream Gardening Society Show Top Vase Class will receive 10. Second place will receive 6. Third place will receive 4.
BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY TOP TRAY COMPETITION RULES 1. Top Tray class is for a display of three types of vegetables from the following list of seven. The quantity of each vegetable required for the display is in brackets and each type must consist of the same variety: CARROTS (3), CAULIFLOWER (2), ONIONS (3), PEAS (6 PODS), POTATOES (3), RUNNER BEANS (6 PODS), TOMATOES (6). Each individual type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into three as follows: 7 points for size, shape and colour; 7 points for condition; 6 points for uniformity. All vegetables are to be displayed for effect. 2. The vegetables must be displayed within an area measuring 45 cm x 60 cm (18 x 24 ) without bending any part of them. No part of any exhibit may exceed the size of the tray. A tray or board measuring 45 cm x 60 cm (18 x 24 ) can be used to display the vegetables, or the area can be simply marked on the staging. Where a tray has a lip or edge, the internal measurements must not exceed 45 cm x 60 cm (18 x 24 ). 3. A black cloth is permitted and the tray may be painted. Parsley is permitted for garnishing, but no other foliage or accessories, such as plates, sand, rings etc. will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia. 4. The winner of the Bream Gardening Society Show Top Tray Class will receive 10. Second place will receive 6. Third place will receive 4.
VEGETABLE SECTION Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class 1. COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES 6 kinds of exhibitor s choice. Space allowed 3ft frontage. 5 4 3 LEN PREEST CHALLENGE CUP to be held for one year 2. POTATOES 4 white, one variety 3. POTATOES 4 coloured, one variety 4. ONIONS 3 grown from seed 5. ONIONS 3 grown from sets 6. RUNNER BEANS 9 beans 7. MARROWS pair 8. PARSNIPS 2 9. CUCUMBERS pair 10. CARROTS 3 long, tops trimmed to 3 11. CARROTS 3 short, tops trimmed to 3 12. BEET 3 one variety, tops trimmed to 3 13. PEAS 6 pods 14. ONIONS 5 grown from seed, up to 8oz in weight 15. ESCHALOTS pickling, 9 under 1 16. ESCHALOTS culinary 9
17. BROAD BEANS 6 pods 18. DISH OF MEDIUM TOMATOES 6 on a flat plate, no garnish 19. LEEKS 2 20. CABBAGE 2 stems not less than 76mm 21. RED CABBAGE 2 stems not less than 76mm H.S. THOMAS MEMORIAL CUP (For highest points in classes 2 21) MR HARRISON MEMORIAL CUP (for most points in classes 2 21 by local exhibitor living within 2 miles of West Dean Centre, Bream) 22. HEAVIEST CABBAGE (stem no more than 100mm) 3 THE DON JOHNS CHALLENGE CUP For winner of class 22 23. LONGEST RUNNER BEAN 3 24. HEAVIEST ONION Sponsored by Forest & Wye Valley Review 20 12 8 25. POTATOES 4 named varieties 4 tubers of each 4 2 1 FRED WILCE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP 26. COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES 4 kinds (numbers and kinds as per classes in Schedule) 3 2 1 GRANNY JONES CUP 27.
A COLLECTION OF 3 OR MORE NAMED HERITAGE VEGETABLES Displayed in a full sized seed tray 28. 3 ONIONS grown from seed 3 ONIONS grown from sets 3 RED POTATOES 3 WHITE POTATOES 6 RUNNER BEANS 3 2 1 GERALD VAUGHAN MEMORIAL CUP 29. A VEGETABLE NOT IN SCHEDULE FLORAL SECTION Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class 30. ONE SPECIMEN ROSE large flowered, not wired BUTTERS CUP 31. SWEET PEAS 6 mixed stems in vase BROOKES CHALLENGE CUP 32. COLLECTION OF 6 POT PLANTS Space allowed 3 x 2, pots not to exceed 6 4 3 2 JONES CHALLENGE CUP 33. COLLECTION OF HERBS 4 distinct types (labelled) Displayed in a jam jar, in water MISS NEWALL SILVER CHALLENGE CUP
34. ONE CUT FLOWER NOT IN SCHEDULE To be displayed in a vase 35. FUCHSIA Double or semi double flower One pot, any size 36. FUCHSIA Single flower one pot, any size 37. FUCHSIA 6 plants in pots Pots not to exceed 6, space allowed 2 6 38. FUSCHIA 6 blooms shown on a board 4 3 2 CHALLENGE CUP for most points in Classes 35 38 39. ANY FOLIAGE POT PLANT 40. ANY FLOWERING POT PLANT 41. A VASE OF CUT FLOWERS For all round effect 3 2 1 CHARLES JONES CHALLENGE CUP 42. CLUSTER FLOWERED ROSES one vase Any variety or varieties 43. BEGONIAS 4 on a board 44. ANTIRRHINUMS 4 stems in a vase 45. DAHLIAS 3 blooms, either Cactus, Decorative or Pom Pom in a vase 46. CACTUS DAHLIAS 3 blooms in a vase 47. DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 3 blooms in a vase
48. POM POM DAHLIAS 3 blooms not over 2 in a vase 49. PENSTEMONS 3 stems in a vase 50. DIANTHUS 3 stems in a vase 51. MARIGOLDS 3 stems in a vase 52. PANSIES 6 blooms shown on a board Stems must be in water CHALLENGE CUP for most points in Classes 42 52 53. GERANIUM Double or semi double flower in a pot 54. GERANIUM Single flower in a pot 55. GERANIUM 1 Trailing Geranium in a pot 56. COLLECTION OF CACTI and/or Succulents Space allowed 2 ft. Must be more than two varieties 3 2 1 B.H.S. CHALLENGE CUP 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! Schedule queries The judge (and Schedule writer), Alwyn Page, will be delighted to answer any queries from would be exhibitors and provide information on research sources. Please telephone 01291 625294, or email alwynpage flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk 57. GLORIOUS GARDENS 3 2 1 A front facing exhibit, featuring garden plant materials, staged in an alcove, space allowed 24 wide x 20 deep x 24 high. 58. MY DREAM HOLIDAY 3 2 1 A front facing exhibit, staged in an alcove, space allowed 24 wide, 20 deep, 24 high. A title card, appropriately styled, may be used. 59. COOL BEAUTY 3 2 1 A modern/contemporary exhibit, front facing and staged in an alcove, space allowed 24 wide, 20 deep, 24 high. 60. A TREAT FOR THE SENSES 3 2 1 A petite exhibit in a cup with matching saucer, overall design not to exceed 10 x 10 x 10 (25cms x 25cms x 25cms). 61. CHEAP N CHEERFUL 3 2 1 A front facing arrangement featuring supermarket flowers not exceeding 6 in value (price ticket(s) to be attached to outside of envelope) plus any foliage and/or other non flowering plant materials as needed. Space allowed 20 x 20, height optional. T.J. WATKINS CHALLENGE CUP for most points in Classes 57 61
62. SOFTLY BLENDED 3 2 1 A front facing, contemporary exhibit in a monochromatic colour scheme (i.e. featuring one colour including tints, tones and shades) and incorporating wool. Space allowed 20 x 20, height optional. 63. A NOVICE CLASS Only for competitors who have not won a 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd prize at a Bream Show. 3 2 1 ALFRESCO DINING An all round exhibit for a patio table, space allowed 20 x 20, height optional. BRITANNIA CUP for most points in class 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 64. ANY ITEM OF CROCHET 65. ANY HAND KNITTED ITEM 66. AN ITEM OF CROSS STITCH NOT FRAMED 67. A PATCHWORK ARTICLE 68. HAND MADE GREETING CARD 69. HAND EMBROIDERED ARTICLE NOT FRAMED 70. TAPESTRY ARTICLE NOT FRAMED 71. AN ARTWORK EXHIBIT Painting or Drawing any medium (NOT FRAMED) 72. A WOODCRAFT EXHIBIT 24 X 24 73. ANY OTHER SOFT CRAFT Cushions, felting etc. 74. ANY OTHER HARD CRAFT Ceramics, beadwork etc. 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 75. BOILED FRUIT CAKE Round tin: See recipe page 15 3 2 1 76. VICTORIA SANDWICH Recipe weight of 3 eggs, sugar, margarine / butter & flour Filling Raspberry jam only 77. A CRUSTY WHITE COTTAGE LOAF Hand made only 78. STANDING TEA BREAD See recipe page 16 79. SIX FRUIT SCONES no filling 80. SIX WELSH CAKES 81. SAVOURY FLAN OR QUICHE 82. 1lb/450g JAR OF JAM Any variety Wax seal & cellophane cover only 83. 1lb/450g JAR OF MARMALADE Wax seal & cellophane cover only 84. CHUTNEY Any variety MISS NEWALL CUP for most points in Classes 75 84
CLASS 75 RECIPE BOILED FRUIT CAKE Ingredients: 4ozs margarine 6ozs granulated sugar 6ozs currants 6ozs sultanas 2ozs chopped peel 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 heaped teaspoon mixed spice 2 beaten eggs 4ozs plain flour 4ozs self raising flour 1 cup (8 liquid ozs) water pinch of salt Method 1. Place margarine, sugar, currants, sultanas, peel, water, bicarbonate of soda and mixed spice in a pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for one minute. Pour into a large mixing bowl and allow to cool. 2. Line an 8 round tin with greased greaseproof paper. 3. Add eggs, flours and salt to the cooled mixture, mix well and pour into tin. 4. Bake in centre of oven at Gas Mark 4, 350 o F /180 o C for 1¼ hours.
CLASS 78 RECIPE Ingredients STANDING TEA BREAD 100 grams (4oz) plain flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon salt 225 grams (8oz) wholemeal flour 2 tablespoons soft brown sugar 175ml (6 fluid ounces) milk 175ml (6 fluid ounces) water 250 grams (9 ounces) black treacle 100 grams (4 ounces) hazel nuts, chopped Method Oven setting 180 o C, 350 o F, Gas Mark 4. Sift the plain flour with baking powder, bicarbonate of soda. Add salt and stir in wholemeal flour, sugar and nuts. Mix together the milk, water and treacle and stir well. Pour the treacle mixture into a greased 1 kg (2 lb) loaf tin. Allow to stand for 20 minutes. Bake in a moderate oven for 1 ¼ 1 ½ hours. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out on a wire tray. To freeze, pack in a polythene bag or wrap in tin foil and label HONEY SECTION Open Classes: Entry Fee 30p per class Jars 12oz / 16oz 85. ONE JAR Clear Light Run Honey 86. ONE JAR Medium or Dark Run Honey 87. ONE JAR Natural granulated or soft Set Honey 88. HONEY CAKE See recipe page 17 CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 85 88 (INCLUDING CAKE)
CLASS 88 RECIPE Ingredients HONEY CAKE 200 grams self raising flour 175 grams honey 110 grams butter 175 grams sultanas 2 medium eggs 110 grams glace cherries (halved) Method Preheat oven to 180 o C (Gas Mark 4). Cream butter and honey together. Beat eggs well and add them to the creamed mixture alternatively with sifted flour, then fold in the sultanas and cherries. A little milk may be added if necessary. Put mixture into a lined 150mm to 175 mm buttered circular tin. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes approximately at 180 o C (Gas Mark 4). 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 10 x 8. As taken not digitally enhanced 89. A LOCAL GARDEN FLOWER 90. A COLLECTION OF GARDEN TOOLS 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 Free Entry Section A Children aged under 9 on August 20 th 2016 Please put child s age on Entry Form and Exhibit ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED 91. HAND PAINTING OR DRAWING Maximum size 30 cm x 40 cm 92. AN ANIMAL Made from vegetables and other materials 93. MINIATURE GARDEN on a seed tray. Using no more than 2 non natural items 94. A FLOWER made from recycled materials 25 cm x 20 cm 95. A PASTA PICTURE using dried pasta Maximum size 20 cm x 20 cm A CHALLENGE CUP awarded for most points in Classes 91 95 inclusive
CHILDREN S SECTION AGED 9 TO 15 Free Entry Section B Children aged between 9 & 15 on August 20 th 2016 Please put child s age on Entry Form and Exhibit ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED 96. HAND PAINTED OR DRAWING Poster for the Show, maximum size 30 cm x 40 cm 97. A STAR WARS CHARACTER made from any material. 60 cm (2ft) maximum height 98. HAND MADE INVITATION For Queen Elizabeth s 90 th birthday party 99. AN ALUMINIUM FOIL SCULPTURE 100. BUNCH OF 6 RADISHES stalks but no leaves 101. FOUR CUP CAKES Any variety and decoration, made by exhibitor 102. PICTURE MADE WITH LEAVES 30 cm x 40 cm 103. A SMALL CONTAINER OF GARDEN FLOWERS In a container of choice A CHALLENGE CUP awarded for most points in Classes 96 103 inclusive LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS SECTION Free Entry 1 st Prize 25 THE GERALD DOWLE SHIELD AWARDED TO BEST SCHOOL EXHIBITS Contact Show Secretary for details and allocation of space
Late entries will be accepted up to last post on Thursday August 18 th, 2016. 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: The Equipment Officer Gerald Dowle on 01594 833198 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. 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 contact@fvaf.org.uk Telephone 01594 822073