List of Trophies

FLOWERS

FRUIT

VEGETABLES

HANDICRAFTS

COOKERY

Groby Gardening Society

Groby Women’s Institute

Groby

Annual Show

2014

at the

Village Hall

Saturday 16th August

at 2.30pm

All classes may be entered

by everybody

Annual Show

Programme

Saturday

16th August 2013

2:30 - Show Opens

3:40 - Presentation of Prizes

4:00 - Draw of Raffle Prizes

4:30 - Auction of Exhibits

Exhibits may be entered and staged

Friday 15th August from 7 pm to 9 p.m.

Saturday 16th August from 8:15 am to 10:20 a.m.

The rooms where exhibits are staged will be cleared for judging at 10:25 am.

List of Trophies

Croxtall Shield - Most points in Floral Section

(Classes 1 to 17)

Callis Shield - Most points in Container Plants Section

(Classes 18 to 24)

Jarram Shield - Most points in Fruit & Vegetables Section plus

classes 52 and 53

(Classes 25 to 51)

The Richardson Plate First in Class 51

DA Colledge Shield First in Class 77

Parish Council - Best Exhibit in the Young Person’s Section Young Persons Cup (Classes 54 to 59)

Gamble Shield - Most points in Flower Arrangements Section

(Classes 60 to 63)

Firth Shield - Most points in Cookery & Preserves and

Handicrafts Sections (Classes 64 to 85)

GGS Cup - Best Exhibit in Show

WI Trophy - Groby WI Member with second most points in

Show

Balderston Trophy - Groby WI Member with most points in Show

Parish Council Cup Second most points in Show

Morris Cup - Most points in Show

Further information about the Gardening Society or the Show may be obtained from

The Show Secretary, Jane Marston Tel. (0116) 2321384

Floral Section

One vase unless otherwise stated.

1. Rose – one specimen - hybrid tea or large flowered rose

2. Three stages of the Rose – three blooms of one variety – one bud, one three quarters open, one fully open.

3. One bloom or stem of any flower to be judged for scent only

4. A vase of mixed flowering stems taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plant.

(Note: two varieties of the same plant are not two kinds)

5. Phlox – three stems

6. Dahlias – five stems

7. Sweet or flowering Peas – five stems

8. Marigolds – five stems

9. Annuals – five stems of one kind, own foliage

10. Perennials - five stems of one kind, own foliage

11. Gladiolus – one spike

12. Fuchsia – board of six flower heads (board not to exceed 9”x6”) stems to reach water or oasis

13. Rudbeckia – five stems

14. Flowering shrub – three stems

15. Clematis – one flower

16. Hosta – a single leaf

17. Pansy/Viola - board of six flower heads (board not to exceed 9”x6”) stems to reach water or oasis.

Container Plants

18. Fuchsia

19. Foliage or grass plant

20. Any flowering plant excluding Fuchsia.

21. A cactus or succulent

22. A fern

23. Hosta

24. A small pot of plants for the patio table. Container not to exceed approx. 6ins (15 cms) diameter.

Fruit and Vegetables

25. Apples – three on a plate

26. Plums – six on a plate

27. Blackberries – twelve with stalks on a plate

28. Any other kind of fruit not named in the above classes *

29. Beetroot – three globe, leaves trimmed to approx. 3”

30. Carrots – three, leaves trimmed to approx. 3”

31. Runner Beans – six with stalks

32. French Beans – six with stalks on a plate

33. Onions – three trimmed, each 8 oz. weight or under

34. Onions – three trimmed, each over 8 oz. weight

35. Potatoes – five on a plate of one variety

36. Tomatoes – six with calyces on a plate

37. Tomatoes – twelve small fruited or cherry with calyces on a plate

38. Courgettes – three on a plate.

39. Marrow – one pair

40. Cucumber – one

41. Cabbage – one head lightly trimmed with approx. 3” stem

42. Peas – six pods on a plate

43. Rhubarb – three sticks trimmed

44. Sweet corn – two cobs

45. An exhibit comprising one flower, one fruit and one vegetable

46. A vase of mixed culinary herbs. Exhibitor to provide own vase.

47. Any other kind of vegetable not included in the above classes *

48. The longest Runner Bean.

49. Grobys Gruesome – an example of fruit or veg that raises a smile.

* Quantity to be as given in the table of valid exhibits (page 12)

A Collection of Vegetables

Sponsored by Groby Allotment Society

50 A container of mixed vegetables – displayed for effect

Vegetables to displayed within a container measuring not more than 12ins by 18ins. Parsley is permitted for garnishing but no other foliage or accessories such as plates, sand, rings, etc. allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia. Carrots and Parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 3”. Peas and Beans must be displayed with some stalk attached. Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces.

1st Prize £5

Richardson Plate

51 A collection of items for the salad on a plate

Young Person’s Section

Exhibitors in these classes are to be under 16 years old on the date of the show. Please state age on the day of the show on both sides of each exhibitor’s card. To be own work of exhibitor.

52 A creature made from recycled materials.

53. Flapjacks – four on a plate

54. A handmade birthday card.

55. A model garden – using a standard seed tray

56. A “Humpty Dumpty” using an empty eggshell with growing mustard & cress hair – decorate your egg and display I an eggcup.

57. A Small Flower Arrangement – in a jam jar.

58. How many different items can you fit in a small matchbox xxxxx. Please provide a numbered list of the items in the box.

Prizes for classes 54 to 59 1st…£2 2nd…£1 3rd…50p

Flower Arrangements

59. A miniature exhibit of flowers and foliage. Arrangement not to exceed 4” (10 cm approx.) overall.

60. An arrangement of flowers & foliage using a teacup & saucer. Not to exceed 9ins (22cms) overall

61. “It will be all White on the night” an arrangement of flowers and foliage. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) overall.

62. Special Prize

“Lest We Forget – 100 years since the start of World One” Accessories allowed. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) overall.

Cookery and Preserves

All item of classes 63 – 70 and class 77 must be covered (loosely) with cling film, this will be removed shortly before judging and replaced after judging.

63. Jam Tarts – 5 on a plate

64. A Garden Cake – e.g. Using carrots, beetroot, courgettes etc. To be baked in your choice of a loaf, round or square tin – decorated or not, as recipe requires – please supply a list od ingredients.

65. Cup Cakes (judged for cake and decoration) – 4 on a plate.

66. Flapjacks – 5 on a plate. Your own recipe.

67. Fruit Pie – pastry top & bottom approx. 8” diameter

68. Cheese Scones – 4 on a plate

69. A dessert for a dinner party – served in a wine glass.

70. A small loaf of bread – 1lb. approx.

71. Marmalade – 1lb approx..

72. Jam – soft fruit, 1lb. approx.

73. Jam – stone fruit, 1lb. approx.

74. Lemon Curd – ½ lb. approx.

75. Fruit jelly – ½ lb. approx.

76. Chutney – 1lb. approx.

D A Colledge Shield

77. A homemade packed lunch for 1 adult. A homemade drink may accompany the packed lunch. To be packed/displayed for effect.

Handicrafts

For all classes – the items should not have been previously exhibited at this show

78. A pair of bedsocks for and Adult – to be donated to Age UK.

79. A painted picture.

80. An item of needle work – may include knitting.

81. A Handmade card of any medium – for any occasion.

82. A photograph* - “Action”

83. A photograph* – “A Local View”

84. Any other item of craft not included in the above classes.

* Photographs to be displayed unmounted, maximum size A5 (15x21cms approx.).

Best Exhibit in the Floral Section

Classes 1 to 17

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Container Section

Classes 18 to 24

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Fruit and Vegetable Section

Classes 25 to 51

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Flower Arrangements Section

Classes 60 to 63

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Cookery & Preserves Section

Classes 64 to 76

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Handicrafts Section

Allotment Society Display

The Allotment Society will again be providing a display for our added interest.

For your Notice Board – The Societies’ Meetings

The Gardening Society and Women’s Institute programmes for March to December 2014 are set out below. You will be most welcome at any of our meetings.

The Groby Gardening Society meets at the United Reformed Church Rooms, Chapel Hill on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

13th Feb The World of Roses Ann Bird

22nd Feb Half day visit to Hodstock Snowdrops

13th March Growing for Showing Clive Bevan

10th April Dahlias David Bates

8th May Plant Propagation John Stirland

17th May Plant Sale @ Groby Village Hall

12th June Evening visit to private garden Newtown Linford

19th June Day trip to Easton Walled Garden

10th July The Chelsea Chop Helen Osborne

31st July – 2nd Aug Three day trip (2 nights) Gardens of South East England

14th Aug National Garden Scheme Colin Olie

16th Aug THE VILLAGE SHOW

11th Sept A Sensory Quiz Evening

9th Oct Garden Birds, Autumn & Winter David Tideswell

13th Nov The Woodland Trust Sarah Croft

11th Dec Christmas Party

8th Jan 2015 AGM

The Groby Women’s Institute meets in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month

16th January
‘Murder Most Foul’ - Blue Badge Guide / Caroline Roberts
20th February
Belly Dancing Theory & Practice / Roxanne Dinsdale
20th March
Pudding Taste & Try Evening / Social Evening
17th April 'You can't be serious!'
Tales of a Wimbledon Umpire 1988 - 2012 / Alan Gray M.B.E.
15th May
Resolutions / Social Evening
19th June
Tai Chi theory & having a go / Nasser Butt
17th July
Stilton Cheese / Debra Spencer
21st August
Stammering Toastmaster / Steve West
18th September
Talk Singing / Rev. Helen Hayes
16th October
Farmhouse Cookery Christmas / Brenda Featherstone
20th November
AGM / Social Evening
11th December
History of Sausages Demo & Try / Alf Pallett

VALID EXHIBITS IN THE CLASSES

Where not otherwise stated in the schedule, the table below indicates the number of a fruit or vegetable to be exhibited.

This table is not intended to prohibit the exhibiting of any fruit or vegetable not listed! If you wish to exhibit any fruit or vegetable not listed, please exhibit two.

Aubergine 2 Lettuces 2

Beans (Broad) 6 pods Marrow 2

Beans (Runner) 6 pods Mustard ¥

Beans (French) 6 pods Mushrooms 8

Beetroot 3 Onions 3

Brussels Sprouts 10 Onions (Pickling) 8

Cabbage 1 Onions (Green.Salad) 6

Carrots 3 Parsnips 2

Cauliflower 1 Peas 6 pods

Celery 2 Potatoes 5

Celeriac 2 Radish (Salad) 8

Chicory 2 Shallots 7

Chives 1bunch Spinach 8 - 12 leaves

Corn Salad § Swedes 2

Cress ¥ Sweet Corn 2

Cucumbers 2 Sweet Pepper 2

Dandelion 5 heads Tomatoes (large) 4

Endive 3 heads Tomatoes (medium) 6

Florence Fennel 2 Tomatoes (Small) 12

Kohl Rabi 2 Turnips 3

Leeks 2 Watercress 1 bunch

Apples, Cooking 3 Kiwi Fruit 2

Apples, Desert 3 Medlars 6

Apricots 2 Melon 1

Cherries 12 Nectarines 2

Currants (Black) * Nuts 6-9 oz.

Currants (not black) * Peaches 2

Damsons 12 Plums (Cooking) 5

Figs 2 Plums (Dessert) 5

Gooseberries 12 Quinces 2

Grapes (Bunch) 1 Raspberries 12

Hybrid Berries 12 Strawberries 10

* Bunches - 6 - 9 oz. approx. § Bunch of 5 plants.

¥ Exhibit in growth 1 pan 6" approx.

SOME TIPS FOR SHOWING

We hope that the following notes will help everyone, including first timers, to take part in the show. Remember that it is your entries that help to make the show what it is.

1 Read the rules and timetable.

2 Read the schedule carefully. Keep to the numbers and sizes specified. Judges will disqualify any exhibits that are not strictly to the schedule, e.g. if there are not the exact number of flower stems, blackberries or whatever.

3 The judges will be looking for produce in good condition. Entries should be clean, fresh and as far as possible have no damage from pests and diseases.

4 When more than one item is required they should all be as alike as possible in shape, size and colour.

5 Large size is not always best (except for longest runner bean or heaviest potato, etc of course).

Examples of ideal sizes are:

Beetroot - no larger than a tennis ball

Dessert apples – 2¾” diameter.

Marrow - not over 15" long

Potatoes - 7 to 8 oz. per tuber

Tomatoes - approx. 2½" diameter

Courgettes - 4" to 8" long

6 Here some more tips on various items:

Apples - should always have their stalks and not be polished

Blackberries, raspberries, etc. - should have a short stalk attached

Beans and peas - retain a short piece of stalk

Cabbage - keep approx. 3" of stalk

Leeks - wash the roots

Lettuce - wrap the roots in a plastic bag

Potatoes - should have shallow eyes

Radish - leave the leaves on

Rhubarb - trim the leaves to about 3"

Sweetcorn - open the husk to show the grain. Retain the silk tail

Tomatoes - with calyces attached

Mixed flowers - foliage of other plants not allowed

Roses - try to have the bloom ¾ open

SHOW RULES

1. All classes are open to everybody whether members or not of Groby Gardening Society or Groby Womens Institute.