STAMFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

FLOWER, PRODUCE &

HANDICRAFTS SHOW

To be held in

THE UNITED REFORMED

CHURCH HALL Broad Street, Stamford.

Saturday, 4th April 2020 Staging 8.00-11.00am

Open to the Public 2.00pm

Admission £2 - Members £1

Children Free

Tea & Cake £2

Show Secretary John Mitchell 01780 481732

stamfordhorticulturalsociety.btck.co.uk Find Hints & Tips for the Show

Calendar, Contacts, History, RHS News, Photo Gallery

Chairman – vacant Vice-Chairman – John Mitchell Secretary – Anne Hollands Treasurer – Kitty Beck Members – Peter Ellis, Alan Hart, Bob Beck, Leonie Baldwin Show Secretary – John Mitchell

Daffodil Definitions

Trumpet Daffodil Cup (trumpet) as long as, or longer than petals

Large-cupped Cup more than one third but less than equal to the length of the petals.

Small-cupped Cup not more than one third the length of petals.

Double One or more flowers to a stem, with doubling of the petals and/or cup.

Miniature or Dwarf No more than 5cm diameter petals

CONTENTS Page 4 Winners 2019

Page 5 Timetable List of Sections

Pages 6-8, 14-15 Schedule

Page 12 Special Class

Page 12 & 13 About the Society

Page 16 Rules

Page 17-18 Booking Form

News & Notices

CHANGES TO AWARDS & TROPHIES - As part of an overall review of Awards and Trophies for both our Shows, you will find some changes have been made.

• In several sections the main trophy will now be awarded for the winner of most points and new Best Exhibit Awards have been introduced in these sections

• The E Steel Cup for the Best Pot will be awarded for Section 3 only

• The June Griffith Trophy has moved to the new Art Section. Committee members who knew June and her family felt this was an appropriate change as June was artistic as well as a lover of flowers.

ART SECTION - This was a successful introduction last year and now we have new boards where entries will be displayed by Staging Stewards.

• Entrants please note the instructions about mounting

• We want to allow plenty of time for display so you are asked to have entries at the Hall by 9.30am

• Please contact John Mitchell or Bob Beck if it would be easier to hand in your entries before the Show Day

JUNIORS - Entrants of 12yrs or under entering any classes in the Show are invited to add their age to their entry form and they will be eligible to win the RHS Junior Award Certificate.

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AWARDS & TROPHIES Winners 2019

Newage Award J Jaques

W.R. Belton Cup J Jaques

Daffodil Society Medal J Jaques

Daffodil Society Diplomas J Jaques & J Dunn

John Freeman Memorial Trophy J. Mitchell

June Griffith Trophy F Foster

Notcutts Trophy S Harris

E. Steel Cup J Jaques

Garden News Spade of Merit A Hart

Floral Art Trophy M Fenn

Carol Collins Trophy H Harris

Evelyn Hirst Trophy S Charlton & G McHugh

Members’ Certificate S Harris

Floral Art Certificate H Harris

Society Art Certificate S Charlton

RETURN OF TROPHIES

Please contact Bob Beck to arrange return of trophies rjbeck146@gmail.com - 01780 757416

by Monday 30th March

TIMETABLE

8.00am Hall open for Staging 9.30am Section 8 (Art) to be submitted 11.00am All entrants MUST leave the Hall

(or exhibits will be disqualified) 11.15am Stewards & Judges arrive

11.30am Judging begins

2.00pm Hall Open to the Public 3-4.00pm Prize Money to be Claimed 4.00pm (approx) PRIZEGIVING

SHOW SECTIONS

1-11 Section 1 Daffodils and Narcissi 12-16 Section 2 Other Bulbs 17-26 Section 3 Flowers & Foliage 27-31 Section 4 Kitchen Garden 32-35 Section 5 Floral Art 36-42 Section 6 Cookery 43-49 Section 7 Handicrafts 50-52 Section 8 Art

Except for Special Members’ Class (see Page 12)

The following will be awarded in all classes Points - 1st 3 points; 2nd 2 points; 3rd 1 Point

Prizes -1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p No more than two entries in any class can receive prizes

Please read the full ‘Rules of the Show’ Page 16

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AWARDS FOR ALL CLASSES

NEWAGE AWARD Maximum Points in Show

SOCIETY AWARD Maximum Points in Members’ Classes

SPECIAL AWARDS - made to entrants whose entry or results are deemed to be of special merit by the Judges and/or Show Secretary

CERTIFICATES for 2nd - awarded at the discretion of the Show Secretary

SECTION 1 – DAFFODILS & NARCISSI

AWARDS W R BELTON CUP Most points Classes 1-8

DAFFODIL SOCIETY MEDAL Best Exhibit Classes 1-9 DAFFODIL SOCIETY DIPLOMA 2nd Best Exhibit Classes 1-9

DAFFODIL SOCIETY DIPLOMA Best Pot Classes 10-11 Society’s own vases to be used in Classes 1-9

1. One single bloom Trumpet Daffodil (any colour) 2. One single bloom Small Cup Daffodil or Narcissus 3. One single bloom Large Cup Daffodil or Narcissus 4. One vase of 5 Miniature or Dwarf Daffodils or Narcissi 5. One vase of 3 Trumpet Daffodils (any colour) 6. One vase of 3 Small Cup Daffodils or Narcissi 7. One vase of 3 Large Cup Daffodils or Narcissi 8. One vase of 3 double Daffodils or Narcissi 9. One vase of 3 Daffodils or Narcissi for Exhibitor who has not won

a 1st prize in the Daffodil Section of a previous show 10. Pot of Daffodils or Narcissi, any number, any variety, pot size 7” to

12” diameter 11. Pot of Daffodils or Narcissi, any number, any variety, pot size less

than 7” diameter

SECTION 2 OTHER BULBS AWARDS

JOHN FREEMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY Most Points Classes 12-16 BEST EXHIBIT AWARD Section 2

12. One vase of 3 Tulips, one variety - in Society’s vase 13. One vase of 5 Tulips mixed - in Society’s vase 14. One Hyacinth - potted or cut (in own or Society vase) 15. A pot of Tulips

Members Only 16. A Pot of Mixed Spring Bulbs - at least 2 varieties

SECTION 3 – FLOWERS & FOLIAGE AWARDS

NOTCUTTS TROPHY Most Points Classes 17 - 24 E STEEL CUP Best Pot in Section 3

17. Spring Medley. Flowering stems taken from any hardy plant (bulbs, shrubs, annuals, perennials etc). Max 10 stems in own vase. 18. One specimen plant Cactus or Succulent in a pot 19. One specimen plant Alpine in a pot 20. An Indoor or Outdoor Pot, Foliage only (nothing flowering) 21. A pot of Polyanthus 22. 6 Pansies in own container 23. Vase of 3 stems Wallflowers in Society’s vase 24. 3 Stems of Flowers other than flowers with separate classes in the

schedule. One variety or mixed in Society’s 2″ vase.

Members Only 25 A patio pot 26 One spray of Flowering Shrub, any kind, in Society’s vase REMINDER Pot Sizes: All Pots are restricted to 12” diameter max.

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SECTION 4 – ‘KITCHEN’ GARDEN

AWARD GARDEN NEWS SPADE OF MERIT Most Points Classes 27-30

27. 3 Leeks 28. 1 litre (approx) of homemade garden compost in a carrier bag 29. 3 sticks of Rhubarb – outdoor. Leaf foliage 2 to 3inches only 30. 3 sticks of Rhubarb – forced. Foliage as grown

Members Only 31. Any Winter Vegetable (other than Leek)

SECTION 5 – FLORAL ART

AWARDS FLORAL ART TROPHY Most Points Classes 32-34

BEST EXHIBIT AWARD Section 5

No niches will be provided. Accessories and drapes may be used except in Class 34 as long as they are complimentary & unobtrusive

32. April Showers, an arrangement using fresh flowers and foliage. (Max 2′ x 2′ No height limit) 33. A posy for a young bridesmaid - to be displayed in a vase

(Posy Max 1′ x 1′ x 1’) 34. Miniature using materials from the garden – no bought blooms. (Not to exceed 4” x 4″ x 4″ high including container)

Members Only 35. An arrangement using a bunch/bunches of flowers purchased at a maximum cost of £10. Itemised receipt to be displayed. Additional foliage from garden or hedgerow only may be used – nothing purchased. (Max 2′ x 2′ x 2’)

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SPECIAL MEMBERS’ CLASS - POT OF DAFFODILS

To be judged by the Guest Presenter Points awarded will go towards the Monthly Competition

5? 4? 3? 2? 1? 0?

How many of yours will be flowering on April 4th? Can you beat the weather and have perfect blooms? Members who purchased bulbs MUST enter their pots!

Future Events

Thurs 5th March Inter-Society Quiz & Social Evening

Thurs 7th May A year of Garden Colour - Dr Andrew Ward

Thurs 4th June 3.30pm Visit to Burghley Gardens with Joe Whitehead (£5)

Thurs 2nd July 6.30pm Visit to Norwell Nursery (£7)

Sat 15th August Summer Show

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From the Show Committee

• If you have not entered before, do have a go. If not this time, come along and view the Show - we are certain you will see a class in which you could have won a prize!

• Many thanks to everyone who helps in any way towards the organisation of our Shows. Currently we would welcome more volunteers on Friday evenings before the Shows when tables are set out and particularly in the Summer, more helpers on the day

• There will NOT be a Produce Stall at the Spring Show but the Committee would be pleased to hear from anyone prepared to organise this for the Summer Show

Show Committee: John & Viv Mitchell, Bob & Kitty Beck, Alan Hart, Jean Orpin, Sue Lee

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN

STAMFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY? stamfordhorticulturalsociety.btck.co.uk

Talks, Visits, Shows & Social Events

Contact Grace McHugh, Membership Secretary

01780 751343

Membership - £12 per year Entry to most Indoor Meetings & refreshments included

Venue for Indoor Meetings

Christ Church Hall, Green Lane, Stamford

1st Thursday of the month 7.30pm

Come & See - Visitors welcome £2

Refunded if you take out Membership

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SECTION 6 – COOKERY AWARD

CAROL COLLINS TROPHY Most Points Classes 36-41 Not all entries will be necessarily be tasted. Out of consideration for the Judge, some may be eliminated by appearance or smell.

36. One Jar of Lime Marmalade 37. One Jar of Spiced Apple Chutney - see recipe below 38. 6 luxury Chocolate Truffles 39. 6 pieces of Fruit Flapjack 40. A selection of 4 Savoury Canapes 41. Seed Cake Members Only 42a) MEN ONLY! 6 Egg-shaped Biscuits - any recipe 42b) LADIES ONLY! 6 Decorated Egg-shaped Biscuits - any recipe

RECIPE: CLASS 37 Spiced Apple Chutney (use Imperial OR Metric quantities) Ingredients Tbsp olive oil 8oz / 250g chopped red onions 1lb / 500g apples - peeled & diced 5oz / 150g raisins 10fl oz / 300ml cider or white wine vinegar 10oz / 300g soft brown sugar 1tsp each cinnamon & nutmeg 1/4tsp each allspice & cayenne pepper

Method 1. Soften the onions in olive oil. 2. Add all the other ingredients, bring to the boil then simmer

uncovered until thick & pulpy. 3. Spoon into hot sterilised jars and seal.

SECTION 7 – HANDICRAFTS AWARDS

EVELYN HIRST TROPHY Most Points Classes 43-48 BEST EXHIBIT AWARD Section 7

Entries to be original & not previously entered in a Society Show 43. A yard/metre of Easter Bunting 44. Any Knitted Garment 45. A Crocheted Flower 46. Handcrafted Needlework (excluding knitting or crochet) 47. A hand-made toy - any material 48. Any Handcrafted Article not included elsewhere in the schedule (N.B. ‘Handcrafted’ may include the use of sewing machine etc) Members Only 49. An Easter Hanging Decoration

SECTION 8 - ART

Please have entries at the Hall by 9.30am or hand to John Mitchell or Bob Beck before Show Day

AWARDS

JUNE GRIFFITHS TROPHY Most Points in Section BEST EXHIBIT AWARD Section 8

Classes 50 & 51 MUST be mounted & Class 52 MAY be mounted (mounts will be used to attach entries to display boards and

can be ¾inch/2cm larger than the max size)

50. Golden Daffodil/s - any medium except photography (max size A4) In honour of the 250th anniversary of Wordsworth’s birth 51. A pencil, pastel or ink portrait of a person or an animal (max size A4) 52. A framed or mounted Painting of Stamford - no size limit but if framed or large please provide a display stand

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RULES 1. The Show is open to all amateurs. A few classes are reserved for Members

of the Society. 2. All Exhibits to be grown, made or produced by the exhibitor. 3. Exhibits that do not conform to Class requirements will be disqualified. 4. Exhibits must not have been shown at a previous Show of the Society. 5. No exhibit may bear the exhibitor’s name. (Juniors may state age) 6. Society’s own vases MUST be used where stated and MAY be used for all

other classes. Exhibitor to provide plates and other containers as necessary

7. Pot size must not exceed 12”/30cm in any class and pot plants must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for more than 10 weeks.

8. An exhibitor may show any number of exhibits in any one class but only 2 prizes will be awarded in one class to any exhibitor.

9. Prizes are awarded at the discretion of the Judges in all classes but only 2 prizes will normally be awarded in any class with 4 or fewer entries.

10. Entry fees are 30p per exhibit: late entries 50p per exhibit. Fees for online entries will be deemed due even if exhibits are not staged.

11. Exhibits to be staged from 8am to 11am on the day of the Show (except Art Classes which must be at the Hall by 9.30am)

12. Entrants are responsible for the staging of their exhibits except Section 8. 13. Only the Show Secretary or Staging Steward may move exhibits. 14. During Judging, only the Secretary, Officers, Stewards and Scorers will be

allowed in the Hall. 15. An exhibitor wishing to make an objection, must lodge a written complaint

with the Show Secretary including a fee of £1 (returnable if sustained) before 3pm on the day of the Show.

16. No exhibits to be removed until all presentations have been made but entrants MUST remove or dispose of ALL their exhibits.

17. The Committee shall not be held responsible for the loss of or damage to, any exhibit, container or other materials.

18. Prize money will be paid out by the Treasurer between 3pm and 4pm. Winners are responsible for claiming it. Any prize money not collected by 4pm will be considered void and retained by the Society.

SPRING SHOW 2020 – ENTRY FORM

I wish to exhibit at the above show in classes as detailed overleaf,

for which I enclose the fee of 30p per exhibit.

(Late entries will be charged 50p per exhibit)

Name (Block capitals) ……………………………………………………………………………

Address (Block Capitals) ………………………………………………………………………

……..................…………………………………………………Postcode…………………

Telephone/E-mail ………………………………………………………………………………….

Total number of entries ........... Total cost of entries £ …………..

I declare that my exhibits have been grown or made by me and that I have

read and agree to the rules and regulations in the schedule.

Signed ……………………………………………………….

Please detach this page and return by Wednesday, 1st April to

Bob Beck, 77 Queen’s Walk, Stamford PE9 2QF

Entries by email may be made by Wednesday 1st April, to

rjbeck146@gmail.com. Entry fees may be paid on the day of the

Show but all monies will be deemed to be due and the declaration

above to be signed. Please include all other details as above.

Telephone entries will NOT be accepted

Please try to keep Late Entries to a minimum - it will save on your

pocket as well as administration on the day.

Entries given to other Show Committee members should be handed

to them by Monday, 30th March so they can be passed onto Bob.

(Please contact Bob Beck to arrange return of trophies. See P 4)

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Box for official use

Class No No of entries Class No No of entries

1 27

2 28

3 29

4 30

5 31

6 32

7 33

8 34

9 35

10 36

11 37

12 38

13 39

14 40

15 41

16 42A

17 42B

18 43

19 44

20 45

21 46

22 47

23 48

24 49

25 50

26 51

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