to be held in the CE PRIMARY SCHOOL at 2.30 p.m. on

SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER

Prize-giving at 3.30pm

Completed Entry Forms to the Village Shop or by email to sfss@mail.com by 6pm on Thursday 12th September

SPECIAL AWARDS  NB Please refer to Rules 14 & 15

THE SOCIETY’S CHALLENGE TROPHY & CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Awarded by the KENT FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES

For the most points in the Vegetable Classes, excl Collections and novelty classes, over all three Shows

Holder:  Ms L Bancroft

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BANKSIAN MEDAL

For the most points in the Horticultural Classes (Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables, excluding Collections and Novelty Classes). Previous 2 years winners not eligible.

Holder:  Mrs C Somers 

THE CROOKENDEN TROPHY

For the most points in the Flower Classes 22 – 30

Holder:  Mrs A Emanuel

THE HEATHER MARGARET TROPHY

For the most points in the Fruit Classes – combined Summer and Autumn Shows

Holder:  Mr C Neve/Mrs C Crabtree

THE LINDSAY DRUMMOND BOWL

For the most points in the Flower Arrangement Classes over all three Shows

Holder:  Mrs B Bancroft 

NANCY CONGREVE MEMORIAL TROPHY

For the most points in the Flower Classes (excl Arrangements) over all three Shows

Holder:  Mrs C Somers

THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE BOWL

For the most points in the Cookery Classes over all three Shows

Holder:  Mrs M Newsom 

DIAMOND JUBILEE CUP

For the most points in the Cookery Classes in the Autumn Show

Holder:  Mrs S Harris

MALCOLM MARTIN MEMORIAL TROPHY

For most points in the Photography Classes in the Spring and Autumn Shows.

Holder:  Mrs J Ashley 

DON PARKER MEMORIAL TROPHY 

For the best collection in Class 2

Holder:  Mrs B Craig 

DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE – Awarded by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners 

For best entry in Classes 3-14, 18-30

Holder:  Mrs A Emanuel

THE IRIS BRANDER AWARD

For the best collection in Class 1.

Holder:  Mrs K Thomas Porter

KENT FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

For the best entry in the Fruit Classes 18-21

Holder:  Mrs C Crabtree

DENIS HEMSTED YOUTH CUP

For the best entry in Class 41 

Holder:  Albert C

THE SISSINGHURST SCHOOL CUP

For the best entry in the Sissinghurst School Section, Key Stage 2

Holder:  Polly D

PRINCESS MARGARET TROPHY

For the best entry in the Sissinghurst School Section, Key Stage 1

Holder:   Willa G

THE CHILDREN’S ROSE BOWL

For the best entry in the Children’s Classes.

Holder: Blessie B 

DENIS HEMSTED LEARNING TREE SHIELD:  

For the best entry by Learning Tree pupils

Holder: Oscar O

Members with smaller gardens have a restricted choice of vegetables.  Members are asked to use their discretion and, if able, to enter Class 1 not to enter Class 2.

VEGETABLES – see staging page for notes.  Collections: Each vegetable will be awarded points out of 10 for presentation, uniformity, size, shape and colour.

1. A Collection of Vegetables, 5 distinct kinds.  see staging page for quantity for each kind required
2. A Collection of Vegetables, 4 distinct kinds. One of each kind only.   Parsley allowed for garnish
3. 5 Carrots
4. 5 Potatoes, one variety
5. 5 Runner Beans
6. 3 Leeks (tops to be cut to a point and tied)
7. 5 Onions
8. 3 Beetroot
9. 3 Courgettes (not more than 15cm/6″ long)
10. 5 Tomatoes, outdoor – 1 variety
11. 5 Tomatoes, grown under glass – 1 variety
12. 5 Tomatoes, small fruited variety, max. diameter 3.8cm/1½”
13. 10 Shallots
14. Any other Vegetable (see staging page for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See Show Rule 9
15. A herb plant growing in a pot maximum size 6”/15 cm diameter
16. The Ugliest Vegetable
17. Potatoes grown in a Bucket – not more than 3 gallons/13.8 litres.  Collect Potato at the Spring Show   A)   Adults       B)  Young Persons – (16 years and under)

Tops of root vegetables should be trimmed and tied, preferably with raffia, otherwise with natural coloured string.

FRUIT(plates provided) – see staging page for notes

18. 4 Cooking Apples – one variety

19. 4 Dessert Apples – one variety

20. Plate any other outdoor fruit (see staging page for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See Show Rule 9

21. Plate any other fruit grown under glass (see staging page for quantities) – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See Show Rule 9

FLOWERS  

22. 3 blooms of any Dahlia, one or more varieties

23. 3 blooms of Chrysanthemums, one or more varieties

24. 3 stems of Asters or Michaelmas Daisies, one or more varieties 

25. 1 Rose with own foliage – no buds

26. Mixed flowers from the garden in Own Vase – To be judged on quality and number of blooms

27. One stem of flowering shrub in  Own Jam Jar – NOT Fuchsia

28. 3 stems of any other Autumn Garden Flower, one or more varieties.  In Own Vase not more than 23cm/9” diameter

29. 1 stem of Fuchsia – any variety – Own Jam Jar

30. 3 Hydrangea heads (any variety or varieties)

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS (Materials need not be grown by the Exhibitor)

31. An Autumn Arrangement (may include flowers, foliage, berries and fruits), space allowed 45cm x 45cm x 45cm

32. An arrangement of Foliage only, space allowed 45cm x 45cm x open height

COOKERY (special covers are provided for all classes except Classes 34 and 38)

33. Soda bread – own recipe to be displayed – See recipe page

34. A Jar of Jelly – see staging page for information on lids

35. Apple cake – own recipe to be displayed

36. 4 squares Sticky Gingerbread – recipe provided on recipe page

37. 4 Shortbread wedges – recipe provided on recipe page

38.  CHILDREN’S COOKERY CLASS – 4 Animal cupcakes  

Please cover entries with cling film.  Child’s own work with minimal adult help.   Entries from children at other schools are welcome.   To be judged in school year age groups.   Please mark your entries clearly with your name, class and age. 

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU SAVE SOME AUTUMN MADE CHUTNEY TO ENTER INTO NEXT YEAR’S SPRING SHOW!

PHOTOGRAPHY  maximum overall size 9” x 7”/23cm x 18cm (including any border or margin) 

39. Clouds

40. Water

41. YOUNG PERSON’S PHOTOGRAPHY (16 years and under) – At the Seaside

CHILDREN(11 years and under)   

42. A 3D model of a Spider in its web

Child’s own work with minimal adult help.   Entries from children at other schools are welcome.   To be judged in school year age groups.   Please mark your entries clearly with your name, class and age.

YOUNG PERSON’S ART  (16 years and under)

43. A decorated photo frame,  maximum size A4

Please mark your entries clearly with your name and age

ENTRIES MUST BE STAGED BY 10.30AM

JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30AM SHARP