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TROPHIES & AWARDS Presentation will take place at 4.15 pm TOM DAY SILVER CHALLENGE BOWL For the best exhibit in the fruit classes

MEMBERS CUP For the best exhibit in the flower classes

HUGHES-GAMES CUP For the best exhibit in the vegetable classes

TOM RICHARDS CUP For the best exhibit in the Allotment Society class

WARD AWARD For the best exhibit in the domestic classes

JUBILEE CUP For the best exhibit in the photographic classes

GEORGE MILLS TROPHY For the most points in classes 29-46 gained by a Society member

PRIZES Must be collected from the Show Treasurer between 3.30 and 4.30pm on the day of the Show

PHOTOGRAPHS MAXIMUM SIZE 25cm x 20cm

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

Snowdrops A Clevedon sunset Garden wildlife

Any other subject

UNDER 16’s: Any subject with caption

SPRING SHOW

24th MARCH

2018

Autumn 2017 v1.2

CONGRESBURY

HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

Autumn Show of

Fruit & Flowers

2017

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Saturday 30th September

Old School Rooms

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Presentation of awards 4.15pm

Refreshments - Plant Sale Raffle - Cake Stall

www.congresburygardening.org.uk

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Join Congresbury Horticultural Society

New members always

warmly welcomed

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

(see page 5)

Our new season of talks starts Thursday 7th September 2017

Then 1st Thursday monthly 7:30pm at the Methodist Hall, High Street

We also organise garden visits throughout the year.

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

Karen Edwards individual ceramics for

individual gardens

01934 834292

07949 460897

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

Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA

Opening

Hours Mo/Tu/Th/Fr

9-1 & 2-6 Wednesday

9-1 and 2-5.30 Saturday

9-1

Counter Medical Advice

Stop Smoking Service

Emergency Contraception

Blood Pressure checks

Prescription anti-malarials

Medicine use reviews

Advice on new medicines

Flu Vaccinations

3 Broad Street, Congresbury, BS49 5DG,

01934 832062

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Damerals of Cleeve

Private Hire Taxi Covering Cleeve , Congresbury, Wrington, Churchill & area

Tel: 07954 601447 Open 6 days—closed Sunday

SPC Phone: 01934 877276 Mobile: 07968 865182

Simon Palmer Construction

Your Local Congresbury Builder

Extensions Renovations

Loft Conversions

BRINSEA GREEN FARM

Brinsea Green Farm offers quality Bed and Breakfast, all year round. Accommodation comprises two en-suite rooms and a double room with adjoining bathroom.

All rooms have TV and hot drink facilities. Breakfasts guaranteed to satisfy. Inspection welcome before you book.

www.brinseagreenfarm.co.uk

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

Bed & Breakfast

Telephone 01934 852278

Join Congresbury Horticultural Society New members always warmly welcomed

Come and see us at the Autumn Show, come to one of our meetings or speak to any committee member (see page 5)

Our season of talks starts Thursday 7th September 2017 Then 1st Thursday monthly 7:30pm at the Methodist Hall, High Street

We also organise garden visits throughout the year.

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

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Honeyhall Lane Congresbury

North Somerset BS49 5JT

Phone: (01934) 852 322

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

Kimberley’s the Florist

Specialists in the Fine Art of Floristry

Award Winning Independent Florist specialising in Wedding | Sympathy

Corporate | Gifts

Telephone 01934 875 736

www.kimberleystheflorist.co.uk

Cadbury Garden & Leisure, Congresbury, BS49 5AA

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HENSHOU ISHINRYU KARATE ACADEMY

KARATE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

JOIN ISHINRYU KARATE NOW FOR A POSITIVE CHANGE

The Old School Rooms Station Road Congresbury BS49 5DX

CALL SOLAN: 07939314452

ALSO IN BRISTOL and SWINDON

mailto:%20office@mendipspringgolfclub.com

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Class

Number Entries 1 or 2

Class Number

Entries 1 or 2

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

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

Signed ________________________________

AUTUMN SHOW 30th September 2017

BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE

Entrant’s Name _______________________________ Member? (Complete separate form for each entrant) (tick box)

Address __________________________________________________________________ E-Mail ______________________________________________Tel___________________

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DOMESTIC No jar or lid should show a commercial name. Entries in classes 55 – 60, 67to be covered with a clear plastic bag / cling film and be displayed on a ceramic plate where appropriate. 52. Fruit jelly not less than 8oz (225g) jar any variety 53. Jam not less than 8oz (225g) jar any variety 54. Chutney not less than 8oz (225g) jar (made before 30th June 2017) 55. Muffins home-made plate of five 56. Fruit cake (to be displayed with recipe) 57. Cake ingredients to include one named vegetable 58. Bread 1lb loaf brown or white (or metric equivalent) 59. Bread made in a domestic bread making machine 60. Apple pie home made men only 67. Chocolate brownies (entrants to be under 16 on 31st August 2017) CHILDREN’S CLASSES School years 1 and 2 61. Autumn artwork (St Andrew’s School) School Years 3 and 4 62. Autumn artwork (St Andrew’s School) 63. A seed picture School Years 5 and 6 64. Autumn artwork (St Andrew’s School) 65. A Hallowe’en decoration Under 16 on 31st August 2017 66. Photograph see Photography section 67. Chocolate brownies see Domestic section

Further information may be obtained from the Show Organiser:

Maggie Shrubshall, 18 Silverstone Way,

Congresbury. 01934 877397

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VEGETABLES Where possible vegetables to be named for the benefit of the public. “Topped” means leaves removed to leave a short section of the stalks. 29. Potatoes dish of five 30. Tomatoes dish of five 31. Tomatoes small fruited variety dish of twelve 32. Onions five bulbs trimmed from sets not to exceed 8oz (225g) each 33. Onions three from sown seed 34. Shallots nine 35. Carrots three topped 36. Parsnips three topped 37. Runner beans five 38. Beetroot three topped 39. Courgettes matching pair between 10 and 20cm 40. Marrows two culinary quality no longer than 38 cm 41. Squash a pair any variety 42. Leeks three 43. Vegetable not defined as above (Rhubarb included) 44. Longest Runner Bean 45. Ugliest vegetable 46. Herbs collection of five different named species shown in water

CONGRESBURY ALLOTMENT SOCIETY (Allotment Holders only) 47. Collection of vegetables four different kinds To be displayed in a basket PHOTOGRAPHY Prints not be exceed 25cm x 20cm including mount No frames 48. Tree stumps 49. Weird and wonderful 50. Patterns in nature 51. Any other subject—with caption 66. My holiday (entrants to be under 16 on 31st August 2017)

GIFTS FOR THE RAFFLE, CAKE AND PLANT STALLS WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED

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AUTUMN SHOW

2017

President

Mrs Ann Gunner

Secretary Mrs Janet Edwards 11, Weir Road, Congresbury Tel 832557 Treasurer Mrs Liz English ‘The Long House’, Stonewell Lane, Congresbury Tel 834333 Show Organiser Ms Maggie Shrubshall 18 Silverstone Way, Congresbury, BS49 5ES

Tel 877397

Other committee members Mrs Lyn Bacon Mrs Rosemary Bailey Mrs Pat Baker Mrs Maggie Bissett Mr David Hares Mrs Jane Hares Mrs Pat Jarvis Mrs Sheila Jones Ms Angie Osmand Mrs Brenda Wright (Show Committee) The Horticultural Society would like to thank the Headmaster, Mr Neil Tuttiett, and all the staff of St. Andrew’s School for their assistance with the children’s entries. Our thanks also go to all those businesses that have supported us either by taking advertising space in this schedule or by donating gift vouchers.

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SHOW TIMETABLE Before the Show:

Entries should be on the official entry form and be with the Show Secretary, Congresbury Pharmacy, Broad Street, Congresbury Post Office, Brinsea Rd or Halfway Garage, Bristol Rd with the entry fees in a sealed envelope no later than 4.30pm on Thursday 28th September. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Show Secretary at 40p per entry.

On Show Day:

8.30 am until 10.30 am: Open for the staging of exhibits. Exhibitors must obtain class cards from the Show Secretary and place these on their exhibits.

10.30am: Hall cleared for judging – no exhibitor or public access.

2.30pm: Hall reopen for public viewing.

3.30pm until 4.30pm: Prize money may be collected from the Treasurer. Any prize money not claimed by 4.30pm will be deemed to have been donated to the Society.

Prizes are: 1st - £1.00 2nd - 75p 3rd - 50p

Points are also allocated on the following basis to determine success for certain Trophies:

1st – 3 points 2nd – 2 points 3rd – 1 point

4.15pm: Presentation of trophies and awards

After Presentation ceremony: Exhibits may be removed. Any exhibit not removed by 5.30pm shall be deemed to have been donated to the Society. RULES OF THE SHOW 1. The Show will be conducted in accordance with the Rules, Standards and Definitions contained in the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook 2008 Edition and the 2009 NAFAS Competitions Manual except where varied by this schedule. These handbooks will be available on the Show Secretary’s table during the Show.

2. Exhibits in classes 1-25 and 29-47 must have been cultivated by the exhibitor for at least 2 months. The Committee reserves the right to visit any exhibitor’s garden before or after the Show.

3. Exhibitors may not enter more than two entries in any class and may not take more than one prize in any class.

4. Only one exhibitor may enter from one garden in any one class.

5. For the purposes of this Show, a ‘novice’ is an exhibitor who has never won a first prize in the relevant section of the Autumn Show.

6. First prize winning items in any previous Congresbury Show are not eligible for re-entry in subsequent shows.

7. For the benefit of the viewing public, exhibitors are asked to label plant varieties/cultivars where possible.

8. Any exhibit that does not conform to the Show Rules may be disqualified.

9. Any protest must be in writing and delivered to the Show Secretary by 3.00pm on the day of the Show. The decision of the judges shall be final in respect of the relative merits of exhibits and they have the power to withhold any prizes if they think the exhibits are unworthy. The Show Secretary reserves the right to refer any other points in dispute to the Committee.

10. The Committee will not accept responsibility for loss or damage to property or exhibits. Reasonable care will be taken.

11. Trophies are awarded for one year only and must be returned to the Show Secretary in clean and undamaged condition by 1st September 2018

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

FRUIT Three fruits per dish except where indicated * Where possible fruit to be named for the benefit of the public 1. Apple one dish two varieties, two apples (4)* 2. Dessert apple one dish any variety 3. Culinary apple one dish any variety 4. Bramley’s Seedling one dish 5. Best apple in the garden culinary or dessert one specimen* 6. Novice class three dessert apples one variety (see Rule 5) 7. Pears one dish any variety 8. Conference pear one dish 9. Raspberries twelve with stalks* 10. Grapes 2 bunches any one variety* 11. Any other soft fruit berries, e.g. cultivated blackberries twelve with

stalks* 12. Any other edible fruit one dish 5 to 20 depending on size* (eg medlars) FLOWERS 13. Hydrangea one stem any variety 14. Dahlia three blooms any variety/varieties 15. Fuchsia three stems three varieties 16. Michaelmas Daisy (perennial aster) three stems any variety/ies 17. Roses not less than three and not more than six stems any variety/ies 18. Garden flowers five stems one variety 19. Garden flowers mixed not more than nine stems 20. Lily one stem (including nerines) 21. Best flower in the garden 22. Collection of flowering/fruiting shrubs six stems not less than two

varieties 23. Pot plant flowering, max 25 cm dia. pot 24. Pot plant foliage max 20 cm dia. pot 25. Pot plant cactus or succulent max 20 cm dia. Pot FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 26. Berries and blooms Space allowed 60cm x 60cm 27. A table decoration Not to exceed 25cm overall 28. Arrangement in a shoe Not to exceed 25cm overall