Beckley Horticultural

Society Show Schedules & Events for 2018

JOSH SPARKES: JAPENESE AND AMERICAN TRAVELS: Thursday February 8th 7.30pm

SOIL IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP

Saturday April 14th 12.30pm

PLANT, PRODUCE, CAKE SALE AT FRIENDS OF BECKLEY CHURCH COFFEE MORNING Tuesday May 1st 10.30am

A VISIT TO BORDE HILL GARDENS INCLUDING, COACH TRAVEL, A GUIDED TOUR

WITH THE HEAD GARDENER AND LUNCH Tuesday June 5th All day

SUMMER SHOW

Saturday June 30th

AUTUMN SHOW Saturday September 15th 2pm

AGM AND SOCIAL EVENING

Monday November 26th 7.30pm

Membership: Individual £5 Family £8

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Introduction Dear Members,

2017 was again a successful year for the Society however it was tinged with sadness with the loss in January of our dear President Ron Juden. Without doubt we have Ron to thank for the continued existence of the Society for it was his constant hard work and enthusiasm over more years than anyone can remember, that kept it alive. At his funeral in a packed church we heard how Ron had been involved in just about every facet of village life and it is fitting that in spring 2018 a village sign will be erected in his memory with the Society making a significant donation to towards its cost. After nearly a year without a President, I am pleased to announce that at our recent AGM Alan Sawkins was unanimously elected to succeed Ron. Alan is a true 'Beckley Boy' and a long time member of our Society. He will act as both President and Treasurer this year for 2019. In 2018 the village school is celebrating 200 years since its inception and to mark this there will be an old style Summer fete held on the Jubilee Field at the end of June. A major part of this will be our Summer show located in a marquee - just like the old days I'm told! With Easter falling at the beginning of April, the Farmers' market occupying the hall the following week and the summer show being 3 weeks earlier than usual there will unfortunately be no Spring show this year. You will however see several changes to the show classes such as tulips in the earlier summer show and more dahlia classes in the slightly earlier autumn show and in addition to this we still have a full programme of other events for you. With Josh returning from Japan and the USA we will learn in February about his experiences and he plans to run a soil improvement workshop later in Spring when the ground has warmed up. This year we plan to combine our plant sale with the Church Coffee morning in May and ask you all to think now about what you might grow or have to bring along to sell. The subsidised outing held for the past two years has proved to be extremely popular and this year will visit Borde Hill garden near Horsham including a tour with the Head Gardener and lunch. The coach seats 29 so first come first served! We continue to work closely with the school and they gave us magnificent displays at each of our shows. The school has received a grant to install raised beds and the committee decided to present a set of hand gardening tools to each of the school's four classes along with a donation to enable them to buy seeds from the Dobies catalogue. At the AGM it was agreed that after at least 10 years without change, the annual subscription should increase to £5 for individuals and £8 for family membership. Following his illness and having consulted you, Frank our Membership secretary will make the 2018 schedules available for those that want them via our web site. These will also be sent by email to members prior to each show reducing the number of copies needing to be printed and distributed. Lastly with the Society enjoying its current success, Phil and I announced at the AGM that we intend to step down from our roles as Chairman and Show Secretary at the end of 2018 hoping that fresh blood would create a new impetus to ensure the Society goes forward from a position of strength. At the AGM Gail Pinder agreed to become and was elected as Vice Chairman for 2017 with the intention of offering herself for election to Chairman and since the AGM Zoe Gleisner has offered to become Treasurer and Nick Hamilton Show Secretary all of course subject to being elected at the 2018 AGM. So it's business as usual and great news for the future of the society.

Phil Maynard, Chairman.

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2018 HIGHLIGHTS

Josh's adventures: Join us in February when Josh will recount his year in Japan and the USA. Soil improvement workshop: Learn how to make a real difference to the structure of your soil. Plant Sale: This year we are holding the plant sale at the May Friends of the Church coffee morning. It's a chance to save yourself some money and if you have excess seedlings, plants and cuttings bring them along to raise money for the Society . Earlier than usual Summer Show: Just like old times a true village show on the Jubilee Field celebrating 200 years of the village school. You won't want to miss this so please make sure you enter as many categories as possible to make it a show to remember. A visit to Borde Hill Gardens near Horsham in May (see page 19 for full details). This includes a guided tour of the garden with their head gardener and lunch with the afternoon free to explore the House and gardens. We are again subsidising this trip by paying for the coach but there are only 29 seats so book early! Discounts: Once again Dobies have retained the discounts at the same level as last year with 50% off seeds and 15% for other items. However to maintain this discount in future years we need as many people as possible to take advantage of this great offer. For a catalogue and order form contact Ray Pannell: 01797 260552. Alternatively you can order direct from their web site: www.dobies.co.uk using the discount code GD1062D at checkout. Encourage your friends and relatives to take advantage of this offer as we will all benefit next year. Also on production of a current membership card, members can obtain a discount on plants, shrubs and other items from the following: Ed’s Nursery Staplecross 10% The Shrub Centre, Staplecross 5% Flower Arranging. To help all our flower arrangers our Judge Ann has clarified the show rules and I would ask all those entering to read these particularly in relation to the physical size of entries. Photos: This year we return to more tightly defined subjects. Don't forget though the maximum size including the mount must be no more than A4. For our younger keen photographers we again have a class for under 12s in the Autumn show. A good opportunity to get our village children involved.

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OFFICERS & COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY:

President & Treasurer Alan Sawkins Chairman Phil Maynard (Mr)

Vice Chairman Gail Pinder Hon Secretary Anne Bowler

Membership Secretary Frank Nunneley Show Secretary Phil Maynard (Mrs)

COMMITTEE:

Ray Pannell Angie Lewis Josh Sparkes Mandy Colvin

Chris Nixey Joyce Pannell

OTHER 2018 INFORMATION

Shows: Refreshments are available at all shows. For all shows entry forms and fees should

be delivered to the Show Secretary at Church Farmhouse, Main Street, Beckley two days

before each show. Late entries will be accepted on the day of the show but must be

presented at the village centre no later than 10.30. All exhibits must be delivered to the

village centre between 10.00am and 11.00am for judging. Entrance to the shows will be

from 2pm after judging has been completed.

February Meeting: In addition to our presenter, if needed we will answer any questions related to the show schedules.

May Plant sale at the Friends of Beckley coffee morning: Come and chat to other members

and stock up your garden at a fraction of the cost of visiting a nursery! Do come along and

bring your friends.

AGM: We will present all the trophies at the AGM and they will be inscribed with the

winner's names. The serious business of the AGM lasts 5 minutes as this is a fun social

evening (and the beginning of Christmas festivities).

Show RULES:

1. No change to the position of exhibits on the tables to be made other than with the

permission of a committee member

2. Exhibits must not be removed until after prize giving

3. Only one entry per class allowed

4. To avoid disappointment, exhibitors must adhere to the sizes specified. Exhibits

incorrectly classified will be disqualified

5. All produce and flowers must be home grown by exhibitors except as in 6. below.

6. In the decorative flower arranging classes plant material may be purchased. The exhibit

must be contained in the space specified in the show schedule. Exhibits may include any

fresh, dried preserved or painted natural plant material. Accessories (see definition in 7

below) may also be used unless otherwise stated.

7. Accessory: - Anything other than natural plant material in an exhibit, such as feathers,

shells, stones, wax candles figurines of animals, insects or humans.

8. All exhibits in arts and craft classes should be original and not previously shown

9. In the interests of hygiene and freshness please ensure all displayed food is covered

with cling film or similar

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CUPS AND SHIELDS PRESENTED AT THE AGM

JUDEN JUG Awarded by the President at the AGM for something outstanding during the year

SIR ALEC BISHOP CUP Exhibitor with the highest total of points in the 3 shows

BATES CHALLENGE CUP Highest total points in the 3 shows for vegetable classes

SEARLE CHALLENGE CUP Highest total points in the 3 shows for all flower classes & decorative arrangement classes

TWO CHALLENGE SHIELDS Awarded for highest total points in the 3 shows for Home Produce and Arts and Crafts classes respectively

CUPS AND SHIELDS FOR THE SUMMER SHOW

THE FORBES CUP Best Roses. Highest total points in classes 44, 45,46.

THE LARKIN SHIELD Best Gladioli. Highest total points in classes 30, 31 & 32.

SWEET PEA CUP Best Sweet Peas. Highest total points in classes 48 - 53

CROUCH SHIELD Best Dahlias. Highest total points in classes 33,34,35

THE CASSELL CUP Best miniature flower arrangement class 58

SHEILA CARTER SHIELD Best single exhibit in the show

THE BECKLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S OPEN CUP Highest total points in the vegetable, flower and decorative classes

OTHER CUPS AND SHIELDS

MYROBALAN SHIELD Not awarded for 2018 due to no spring show

AUTUMN SHIELD Highest total points in the autumn show

Unless otherwise shown prizes for all shows are: 1st prize: £1.00 and Presentation certificate 2nd prize: Presentation certificate 3rd prize: Presentation certificate Highly Commended: Presentation certificate Best in Show: Rosette

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES SUMMER SHOW - JUNE 30th

VEGETABLES

Class 1 5 potatoes white

Class 2 5 potatoes red

Class 3 5 spring onions, 9 inches green top

Class 4 5 onions

Class 5 3 garlic bulbs

Class 6 5 shallots

Class 7 A collection of vegetables judged on overall attractiveness

Class 8 3 beetroot any type

Class 9 5 kinds of named culinary herbs in containers on a tray

Class 10 8 pods of French beans (climbing or dwarf)

Class 11 8 pods of broad beans

Class 12 8 pods of runner beans

Class 13 8 pods of peas

Class 14 5 carrots, long or short

Class 15 3 courgettes

Class 16 2 cabbages

Class 17 5 tomatoes

Class 18 5 cherry tomatoes

Class 19 I cucumber, outdoors

Class 20 I cucumber, indoors

Class 21 2 lettuce

Class 22 1 lettuce, any unusual variety

Class 23 A bunch of radishes

Class 24 5 sticks of rhubarb

Class 25 Tastiest carrot (size and shape immaterial)

Class 26 A misshapen vegetable

Class 27 Exhibit of any vegetable not named in this section

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SUMMER SHOW Continued

Flowers

Class 28 3 Gladioli same variety/colour in a vase

Class 29 3 Gladioli, mixed in a vase

Class 30 1 Gladioli in a vase

Class 31 5 Dahlia mixed in a vase

Class 32 3 Sunflowers

Class 33 5 Tulips all one colour

Class 34 3 Delphiniums

Class 35 3 Peonies one colour

Class 36 3 stems Astrantia

Class 37 5 Crocosmia in a vase - Lucifer red

Class 38 5 spikes Phlox or Stocks in a vase

Class 39 Vase of annuals. 6 mixed stems (Antirrhinums are included)

Class 40 A vase of perennials, 6 mixed stems, not bulbs or shrubs

Class 41 A vase of 3 Lilies

Class 42 Flowering pot plant, maximum diameter 24 inches

Class 43 Foliage pot plant, maximum diameter 24 inches

Class 44 3 sprays of Floribunda Roses in a vase

Class 45 5 Hybrid Tea Roses, excluding all buds

Class 46 5 Climbing or Rambling roses

Class 47 5 Carnations in a vase, excluding all buds

Class 48 3 Vases sweet peas, 3 stems of same colour in each

Class 49 1 Vase sweet peas, 3 stems of multi coloured

Class 50 1 Vase sweet peas, 3 stems of mauve or lavender

Class 51 1 Vase sweet peas, 3 stems of white

Class 52 1 Vase sweet peas, 3 stems of any colour, excluding previous colours

Class 53 1 Vase, mixed sweet peas

Class 54 1 single bloom any flower in a vase

Class 55 10 Fuchsia blooms on a plate

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SUMMER SHOW Continued

DECORATIVE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

Class 56 "A Victorian tea party" Space allowed 24” wide x 24” deep x height optional. Accessories allowed

Class 57 “Daisy Daisy give me your answer do” Flowers and foliage to be in or on a straw hat. Space allowed 18” wide x 18” deep x height optional

Class 58 “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside” Space allowed 24” wide x 24” deep x height optional. Accessories allowed

Class 59 A petite exhibit 4" x 4" maximum

FRUIT

Class 60 10 gooseberries on a plate

Class 61 5 bunches of currants, black, red or white

Class 62 10 strawberries on a plate

Class 63 10 raspberries on a plate

Class 64 10 any other soft fruit on a plate

HOME PRODUCE

Class 65 A jar of chutney

Class 66 A jar of soft fruit jam

Class 67 Bread - A pair of bloomers!

Class 68 A Victoria Sandwich using recipe page 18

Class 69 A clear glass bottle of soft or alcoholic homemade drink -flange cork

ARTS & CRAFTS

Class 70 Calligraphy - write a short piece of your choice 50 - 100 words

Class 71 A sampler

Class 72 A decoupage box

PHOTOGRAPHY

Class 73 A Victorian style family photo - sepia

Class 74 A Steam engine

Class 75 Reflections

Photos any size to fit on a maximum A4 mount

CHILDREN’S CLASSES (FREE ENTRY)

A painted and decorated terracotta plant pot

Class 76 Infants (Reception + years 1 & 2)

Class 77 Juniors (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6)

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AUTUMN SHOW - SEPTEMBER 15th 2018

VEGETABLES

Class 1 5 leeks

Class 2 5 onions

Class 3 5 runner beans

Class 4 2 cabbages

Class 5 5 carrots, long or short

Class 6 10 Brussels sprouts

Class 7 5 potatoes, red or white

Class 8 3 beetroot, globe or long

Class 9 3 peppers any colour

Class 10 3 parsnips

Class 11 5 tomatoes any variety

Class 12 3 courgettes

Class 13 1 pumpkin/squash

Class 14 1 marrow

Class 15 3 chilli peppers

Class 16 2 aubergine

Class 17 2 sweet corn

Class 18 A leafy vegetable display (chard, spinach, kale etc)

Class 19 Any giant vegetable - size matters!

Class 20 3 sticks of rhubarb

Class 21 Any other vegetable

FRUIT

Class 22 5 cooking apples

Class 23 5 eating apples

Class 24 5 of any other top fruit

Class 25 10 blackberries

Class 26 Any other soft fruit

FLOWERS

Class 27 Pot plant foliage

Class 28 Pot plant flowering

Class 29 3 sprays of Chrysanthemums

Class 30 3 blooms of Chrysanthemums, dis-budded

Class 31 3 blooms of Penstemons

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AUTUMN SHOW - continued

FLOWERS Continued

Class 32 5 Dahlias pom pom type

Class 33 5 Dahlias decorative type excluding all buds

Class 34 5 Dahlias cactus type excluding all buds

Class 35 Vase of 5 Roses

Class 36 Vase of 3 Asters

DECORATIVE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

Class 37 “5 sunflowers and foliage” Space allowed 18” wide x 18” deep x height optional

Class 38 “Harvest festival flowers seed heads and berries" Space allowed 24” wide x 24” deep x height optional

Class 39 “A celebration cake” An exhibit of flowers, foliage and fruit. Space allowed 18” wide x 18” deep x height optional

HOME PRODUCE

Class 40 A jar of pickled vegetables - any kind

Class 41 A jar of autumn fruit jam

Class 42 An apple spice cake using recipe page 18

Class 43 5 cheese and rosemary scones

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Class 44 A child's garment

Class 45 A limerick 5 lines - politically correct please!

PHOTOGRAPHY

Class 46 On the farm

Class 47 Wildlife in all its glory

Photos any size to fit on a maximum A4 mount

CHILDREN’S CLASSES, OPEN TO ALL

Class 48 My pet

CHILDREN’S CLASSES, BECKLEY SCHOOL ONLY (FREE ENTRY)

Vegetable animals

Class 49 Infants (Reception + years 1 & 2)

Class 50 Juniors (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6)

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SUMMER SHOW JUNE 30th 2018

ENTRY FORM

All classes are open to all ages, except where otherwise indicated. Please tick the classes for which you wish to enter, sign and enclose fees to the show secretary at Church Farmhouse, Main Street, Beckley, preferably at least 2 days before the show. All exhibits must be delivered to the Village Centre on the day of the show between 10.00am and 11.00am and must not be removed until after prize giving. Late entries will be accepted on the day but no later than 10.30am – ½ hour before commencement of judging. Entrance to the show will be from 2pm after the judging has been completed.

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NAME: ______________________________________________

Entry Fee for each exhibit: Members 25p Non members 30p

Total number of entries Entry fees enclosed £

With the exception of classes listed under the heading ‘Decorative Flower

Arrangements’ all fruit, vegetable and flower exhibits at the Society’s shows must

have been grown by exhibitors. Arts and crafts exhibits should be original and not

previously exhibited. See rules

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AUTUMN SHOW SEPTEMBER 15th 2018

ENTRY FORM

All classes are open to all ages, except where otherwise indicated.

Please tick the classes for which you wish to enter, sign and enclose fees to the show secretary at Church Farmhouse, Main Street, Beckley, preferably at least 2 days before the show. All exhibits must be delivered to the Village Centre on the day of the show between 10.00am and 11.00am and must not be removed until after prize giving. Late entries will be accepted on the day but no later than 10.30am – ½ hour before commencement of judging.

Entrance to the show will be from 2pm after the judging has been completed.

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NAME: ______________________________________________

Entry Fee for each exhibit:

Members 25p Non members 30p

Total number of entries

Entry fees enclosed £

With the exception of classes listed under the heading ‘Decorative Flower

Arrangements’ all fruit, vegetable and flower exhibits at the Society’s shows must

have been grown by exhibitors. Arts and crafts exhibits should be original and not

previously exhibited. See rules

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2018 EVENTS THAT NEED BOOKING

Please either complete this form and return to Phil & Phil at Church Farmhouse or email letting us

know the events you are interested in: phil@philmaynard.co.uk

Soil Improvement Workshop. Saturday April 14th 12.30pm Another chance to benefit from Josh's experience. Learn how to improve and

get the best out of your soil

NO. OF PEOPLE

A subsidised outing to Borde Hill garden Tuesday June 5th £30 per person

Travel Botanical heritage and stunning landscapes make Borde Hill the perfect day out for horticultural enthusiasts, country lovers and families alike. Created by Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke from seeds gathered by the Great Plant Hunters of the early 1900s, the Edwardian Garden is renowned for its rare shrubs and champion trees. Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with spectacular views over the Sussex Weald and the Ouse Valley, Borde Hill’s grounds extend to over 200 acres across the garden, woodland and parkland. The 17 acres of formal garden are designed in a series of outdoor ‘rooms’, each with its own distinctive character, colour and scent. From the exotic ‘Garden of Allah’ and the beautiful Azelea Ring, to the traditional Rose Garden and peaceful Italian Garden, Borde Hill is a treat for the senses. Our historic Garden is constantly evolving with new plantings and designs to add to variety, colour and interest throughout the year. Borde Hill has received numerous awards, including the Historic Houses Association ‘Garden of the Year’. www. bordehill.co.uk The trip includes coach travel from the village hall, entrance to the garden, a guided tour with the head gardener and a buffet lunch with a choice of 3 main dishes served with salad and new potatoes and a selection of desserts. Cost is £30 per person. There are only 29 places available and Phil and I have taken the first two! Places will be reserved strictly in order of receipt of payment either by cash or cheque made payable to Beckley Horticultural Society sent to Church Farmhouse. An optional afternoon fixed cost group tour of the Elizabethan house is available working out at approximately £5 or less per person dependent on numbers. The maximum group size is 25. The house is not open to individuals. Please indicate below if you would be interested in this. .

NO. OF PEOPLE HOUSE TOUR (ADDITIONAL COST)

Name/s: Contact phone No.: Email address:

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Recipes for Home Baking

Victoria sandwich for Summer Show Class 68

Ingredients 225g unsalted butter, softened 225g golden caster sugar 4 medium eggs at room temperature 225g self-raising flour To serve: Strawberry jam 150ml double cream whipped (optional) Icing sugar to dust

Preparation method 1. Pre Heat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. 2. Grease and line two 18cm round loose-bottomed cake tins with greaseproof paper. 3. Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Cream the two ingredients together using an

electric hand whisk or a wooden spoon until the mixture is pale and creamy. 4. Whisk the eggs in a jug and gradually add them, a little at a time, to the butter mixture,

whisking well between each addition. stir in a spoonful of flour if the mixture looks as if it might curdle. Fold in the flour, along with 2 tablespoons of boiling water, which helps to lighten the finished cake.

5. Spoon evenly between the two prepared cake tins and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden on top and firm to the touch. Turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

6. Peel off any paper and place one cake on a serving plate. Spread with jam then if your opting for cream too, spoon it carefully on top. Sandwich with the other cake and dust with a little icing sugar to serve.

There is some question over the precise ingredients and method of presenting a Victoria sandwich. Certainly Queen Victoria would not have been able to sandwich her sponge with whipped cream as it is often the case today but the monarch would indeed have enjoyed the traditional jam in the middle and perhaps a dusting of sugar over the top.

Apple and Spice cake for Autumn Show Class 42

Ingredients 2 Bramley or cooking apples (around 450g) 150g soft light brown sugar 200g unsalted butter, softened 75g ground almonds 3 medium eggs at room temperature 175g self-raising wholemeal flour Grated zest of ½ lemon 1 tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp ground ginger A good pinch of ground cloves A ground pinch of ground cinnamon 2 tbsp apricot conserve splash of milk

Preparation method

1. Pre Heat the oven to 190°C/gas 5. 2. Grease and line a 20cm round loose-bottomed deep cake tin with greaseproof paper. 3. Peel and chop one of the apples and set aside 4. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Gradually beat in the eggs, a little at a

time, then fold in the wholemeal flour, ground almonds, lemon zest, all the spices, chopped apple and a splash of milk.

5. Spoon into the prepared tin. Core the remaining apple and slice thinly. Arrange over the top of the cake. Bake in the oven for 1 hour until golden

6. Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack 7. Sieve the apricot conserve to remove any lumps then brush all over the cake while it's still

warm. Serve warm or cold.

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