to be held in the CE PRIMARY SCHOOL at 2.30 p.m. on
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER
Prize-giving at 3.30pm
Completed Entry Forms to the Village Shop or by email to sfss@mail.com by 6pm on Thursday 10th 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: C Hickey
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BANKSIAN MEDAL
For the most points in the Horticultural Classes (Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables, excluding Collections and Novelty Classes). The previous 2 years’ winners were not eligible.
Holder: Mrs B Craig
THE CROOKENDEN TROPHY
For the most points in the Flower Classes 22 – 30
Holder: Mrs C Somers
THE HEATHER MARGARET TROPHY
For the most points in the Fruit Classes – combined Summer and Autumn Shows
Holder: Mrs A Neve
THE LINDSAY DRUMMOND BOWL
For the most points in the Flower Arrangement Classes over all three Shows
Holder: Mrs C Somers
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 S Harris
DIAMOND JUBILEE CUP
For the most points in the Cookery Classes in the Autumn Show
Holder: Mrs C Somers
MALCOLM MARTIN MEMORIAL TROPHY
For most points in the Photography Classes in the Spring and Autumn Shows.
Holder: Mrs J Seymour
GORDON GROUNDS TROPHY & CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
For the best potato entry in Class 4
Holder: Ms L Bancroft
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: W Maiden
THE IRIS BRANDER AWARD
For the best collection in Class 1.
Holder: Ms L Bancroft
KENT FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
For the best entry in the Fruit Classes 18-21
Holder: D Downing
DENIS HEMSTED YOUTH CUP
For the best entry in Class 41
Holder: Heidi R
THE SISSINGHURST SCHOOL CUP
For the best entry in the Sissinghurst School Art Work Section, Key Stage 2
Holder: Not awarded
PRINCESS MARGARET TROPHY
For the best entry in the Sissinghurst School Art Work Section, Key Stage 1
Holder: Not awarded
THE CHILDREN’S ROSE BOWL
For the best entry in the Children’s Classes.
Holder: Annie W
DENIS HEMSTED LEARNING TREE SHIELD:
For the best entry by Learning Tree pupils
Holder: Lyra B
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.
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. 1 Squash, Pumpkin or Gourd (any kind)
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 – 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. 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, or with natural coloured string.
17. The Ugliest Vegetable or Fruit
FRUIT (plates provided)
18. 4 Cooking Apples – one variety
19. 4 Dessert Apples – one variety
20. Plate any other outdoor fruit – maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor allowed – See Show Rule 9
21. Plate any other fruit grown under glass – 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. OPEN CLASS: 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 Exhibit (may include flowers, foliage, berries and fruits), space allowed 45cm x 45cm x open height
32. An exhibit with a log, space allowed 45cm x 45cm x 45cm
COOKERY (special covers are provided for all classes except Classes 33, 34 and 38)
33. A Jar of Jam – see staging page for information on jars and lids
34. A Jar of Jelly – see staging page for information on jars and lids
35. 4 Cheese and Chive crispies – recipe provided on recipe page
36. Apple and raisin tea bread – recipe provided on recipe page
37. 4 pieces of chocolate fridge cake – own ingredients to be displayed
38. CHILDREN’S COOKERY CLASS – 4 Digestive or Rich Tea biscuits decorated for Halloween
Please cover entries with cling film. The 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 (and school if not at Sissinghurst Primary School)
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. Harvest time
40. Weather
41. YOUNG PERSON’S PHOTOGRAPHY (16 years and under) – Harvest time
CHILDREN (11 years and under)
42. Sock puppet
43. School Art Work: Anti-litter poster, maximum size A4
The 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 (and school if not at Sissinghurt Primary School)
ENTRIES MUST BE STAGED BY 10.30AM
JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30AM SHARP
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO THE SOCIETY FOR 2027 PLEASE TICK THE BOX ON THE ENTRY FORM AND INCLUDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP MONEY WHEN YOU ENTER THE AUTUMN SHOW OR PAY ONLINE TO THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT, USING YOUR SURNAME AND ROAD NAME AS REFERENCE
Account name: Sissinghurst Flower Show
Account No: 59031948 Sort code: 60-06-18
Sissinghurst Flower Show Society 