Birstwith Horticultural Society
AFFILIATED TO R.H.S., N.S.P.S. & Y.F.S.S. Summer Show Schedule of Competitive Classes
Saturday 26th July 2008
Hon. Secretary Mr Garry Plant 'The Nook' The Allotments Birstwith Harrogate HG3 2NQ Tel: 01423 771747
e-mail: PlantPavilion@aol.com
Trade Stands Mathew Walwyn Birstwith Post Office Birstwith Harrogate HG3 2NF Tel: 01423 770271
e-mail: matthew_walwyn@tiscali.co.uk
Chairman & Events Darren Bush One Ash Nidd Lane Birstwith Harrogate HG3 3AR Tel: 07718 523811
e-mail: darren.bush@bowman-riley.co.uk
Visit our website at www.birstwithshow.org.uk
Marquee on the Mill Field by kind permission of Kerry Ingredients
Show begins at 12 noon Exhibition Marquee opens at 1.30 pm Early admission to Marquee for disabled persons 1.00 pm
Entry Tickets for Annual Summer Show Adults - £5.00 (Car Park Free) Children under 16 - Free Concessionary -£4.50
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Membership of the Birstwith Horticultural Society
Subscription for Membership of the Society is £5.00 and this includes: Entry Ticket to the Show Free copy of full Show Schedule
Free entry to other BHS Events during the year Subscription for Membership of the Society closes at 9 am on Show Day
2. Entry Tickets for Annual Summer Show
Adults - £5.00 (Car Park Free); Children under 16 - Free
Disabled drivers please display official blue badges to obtain ringside parking
HOW TO ENTER BIRSTWITH SHOW
1. Prior to Entry Night
Look at the Schedule of Classes and decide which you would like to enter. There is no limit to how many classes you can enter, so why not try a few? We are really very keen to see as many people as possible 'having a go', so don't worry if you've never done this before.
Complete an Entry Form for the classes you would like to enter. Please remember that each person must use a different Entry Form. If you run out of space on the Entry Form, use another one as well! As long as you give us the second Entry Form at the same time as the first one, you will not need to complete your personal details at the top of the second one.
2. On Entry Night (Friday 18th July 2008)
Bring your completed Entry Form(s) along (but no exhibits) to St. James's Church Hall, Birstwith on Friday 18th July 2008. We will be present from 7pm to 8pm to receive Entry Forms and entry fees. It doesn't take long - if your Entry Form has been completed correctly, it will take no time.
Postal entries may be made if it is not convenient to come along on Entry Night, but these MUST be received (with entry fees) by Sam Parker by Saturday 19th July 2008. Sam's address is detailed on the Entry Form.
3. Day Before Show Day (Friday 25th July 2008)
The Exhibition Marquee will be open for Exhibitors to stage their exhibits from 7pm to 10pm on Friday 25th July 2008. When you arrive, you will be handed a card for each of your exhibits. The card should be folded in half and pinned alongside your exhibit with your name face downwards. In addition each exhibitor will be given a card that should be kept. You will be given drawing pins etc. if these are required (for example, for paintings and photographs) and you will be directed to the area where your exhibit(s) should be staged. Helpers will be on hand if you need further guidance. We employ overnight security to minimise the risk of loss or damage to exhibits, although naturally we cannot take any liability.
The Society will take reasonable care and precautions to safeguard Exhibitors' entries and equipment, but regrets that it cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage.
4. On Show Day (Saturday 26th July 2008)
If you haven't already staged your exhibit(s), the Exhibition Marquee will be open again for staging from 8am to 10am, but after that it needs to be closed for the judging to take place. The administration arrangements are as described in the paragraph above.
The Exhibition Marquee will be opened to the public for viewing around 1.30pm (from 1.00pm for disabled people). You can wander along to see whether you have won any prizes (money) or possibly an award (a cup or a trophy).
All prize monies can be collected from the Secretary's Tent in front of the Exhibition Marquee from about 3.30pm (an announcement will be made over the PA system). Money not collected on Show Day can be applied for in writing to the Treasurer. Prize money not collected within 14 days will be deemed a donation to the Society. Trophies are awarded at Prize Giving, which takes place at approximately 4pm in the Exhibition Marquee.
Exhibits must not be removed until after Prize Giving. Exhibits should be collected by 5pm as the Exhibition Marquee needs to be cleared soon after Prize Giving. The Society cannot accept responsibility for uncollected exhibits.
5. Show Day Entries
" Dog Show
Entries taken on the Show Field from 12 noon at the RSPCA Tent.
" Baby Show
Entries taken on the Show Field at the WI Baby Tent from 2.00pm, prior to judging at 3.00pm.
" Children's and Adults' Sports
Entries taken on the Show Field in the Main Ring prior to each event (3.00 pm onwards).
6. After Show Day
Trophies and Cups won by Exhibitors will be held by them for the year and must be returned (engraved) to the Trophy Steward by 1st June 2008 unless advised otherwise in writing.
Trophy Steward: Mrs J Platt 2 Nidd Rise, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 3AP Tel: 01423 772698
At the time of receiving a trophy or a cup, you will be given details about how to get it engraved with your name (which will be done at our expense).
RULES & REGULATIONS
Please read "General Information" and "How to Enter" in this Schedule.
Each Section may have specific rules or information written at the beginning of that section. Exhibitors must comply with all the rules.
GENERAL
1. Horticulture exhibits must be the Exhibitor's property two months prior to the Show with the exception of plants entered as hanging baskets or containers, in which case these plants may be purchased prior to planting. All other entries must be the Exhibitor's own work.
2. No re-entry of prize-winning exhibits is permitted, except in the Horticulture Section.
3. Any infringement of the rules automatically disqualifies the Exhibitor's entry and renders the Exhibitor liable to forgo any prize money to which they may have been entitled.
4. For children's work, the age of the Exhibitor should be clearly stated in years and months. Age will be taken into consideration when judged. Exhibits not bearing an age will be judged as being the maximum age for that class. (Names must be on the back of the exhibit only).
5. Children's work must be the competitors' own work. If, in the judge's opinion, there has been excessive parental or other adult input towards a child's exhibit, the judges may mark down that exhibit accordingly.
6. In Section H (Cookery & Wine Making), an Exhibitor must not make more than one entry in any particular class from the same batch of cooking or wine.
7. All exhibits in Section D (Flower Arranging) must be the unaided work of the Exhibitor, but may be pre-arranged and brought to the Marquee complete.
8. The decision of the Judges shall be final.
9. Where there are three entries or less in a class, the Judges reserve the right to award one or two prizes only.
10. Exhibits not conforming to the Schedule rules will be disqualified.
11. Any technical objection is to be handed to the Secretary in writing by 3.30pm on Show Day accompanied by a fee of £1, which will be refunded if the objection is upheld.
12. The sale of Raffle Tickets on the Show Field is not permitted except by prior written permission of the Committee and consent will be subject to such rules as the Committee may decide in its absolute discretion.
13. Admission to the Show Field: No person, including any performer, exhibitor or competitor will be admitted to the Show Field without displaying the official entry ticket. Exhibitors making entries to the value of £5.00 or more will receive a free Admission Ticket which must be worn on entry to the Show Field.
14. All Trade Stand and Stallholders must comply with the conditions laid down by the Committee.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Section A Horticulture
Entry Fee £0.30 First Prize £3.00 Second Prize £2.00 Third Prize £1.00
Vases are available in the Marquee for those who require them.
Note. Classes 116, 117 and 118, all baskets not to exceed 36 cm diameter and will be shown hanging. Baskets/containers must be planted by the exhibitor using home grown or purchased plants.
Flowers
101 1 Vase Perennials.
102 1 Vase Cut Flowers. At least 3 kinds. Winner also receives Daleside Voucher, value £5.
103 3 Vases of Sweet Peas. 3 varieties, 6 stems each vase. Winner also receives NSPS Bronze Medal.
104 1 Vase of 12 Sweet Peas. Any variety or varieties. Winner also receives NSPS Certificate.
106 3 Stems Phlox. Any variety or varieties.
107 5 Roses. Any variety or varieties.
108 3 Sprigs Floribunda or Polyantha Roses.
109 6 Antirrhinums.
110 Pot Plant -For Foliage.
111 Pot Plant -Flowering. Not fuchsia, geranium or pelargonium. Winner also receives Mrs F. Whitwham Cup.
112 Pot Plant -Fuchsia.
113 Pot Plant -Geranium or Pelargonium.
114 Pot Plant -Cactus.
115 Pot Plant -Succulent.
116 Hanging Basket -One variety of plant. Baskets not to exceed 36cms diam and will be shown hanging. Must be planted by exhibitor using home grown or purchased plants.
117 Hanging Basket -Containing not less than 4 varieties of plants. Baskets not to exceed 36cms diam and will be shown hanging. Must be planted by exhibitor using home grown or purchased plants. Winner also receives the 'Dick Whittington Garden Voucher', value £5.
118 Hanging Pot. Containing any variety or varieties of plants. Baskets not to exceed 36cms diam and will be shown hanging. Must be planted by exhibitor using home grown or purchased plants.
119 5 Hydrangea Blooms in a Vase.
120 1 Vase of Pinks. Any variety.
121 4 Pansies or Violas.
122 1 Pot Plant, 1 vegetable, 1 specimen bloom. Pot max 15cms. Each to be marked out of 20 points.
Vegetables
140 6 Radishes with tops.
141 5 Potatoes. Any one variety.
142 Peas. 5 pods.
143 3 Onions. Complete with tops (not sets).
144 4 Tomatoes.
145 8 Cherry Tomatoes.
147 3 Carrots.
149 1 Cabbage. White. To be cut when judged.
150 3 Beet. Any one variety.
151 1 Table Marrow.
152 1 Lettuce.
153 5 Broad Beans.
154 5 Dwarf French beans.
155 1 Specimen Vegetable not included in schedule
156 Display of 3 Vegetables. At least 2 specimens of each, on a tray not to exceed 60cms x 46cms.
157 Vase of Mixed Herbs. Maximum 4 varieties, to be named.
Fruit
181 12 Raspberries with stalks..
182 Blackcurrants -Not in bunches, approximately 75g.
183 10 Gooseberries.
184 8 Strawberries
Section B Horticulture - Novice
Entry Fee £0.30 First Prize £3.00 Second Prize £2.00 Third Prize £1.00
Open to first time exhibitors and all novice gardeners.
Flowers
301 Tub or Container of Mixed Plants. Any shape container, not to exceed 36cms in any one direction. Winner also receives George Gill
Millennium Cup.
302 Tub or Container of Mixed Plants. Any shape container, OVER 36cms in any one direction.
303 9 Sweet Peas. Any variety or varieties. Winner also receives 'Dick Whittington Garden Voucher' value £5.
304 One Vase of Cut Flowers. Any variety or varieties.
306 3 Roses. Any variety or varieties in a vase. Winner also receives Henderson Cup.
307 Pot Plant -For foliage.
308 Pot Plant, flowering.
310 A Vase of Flowering Shrubs. Any variety or varieties excluding roses.
Vegetables & Fruit
331 3 Onions. Grown from sets with tops.
332 3 Potatoes. Any one variety.
333 Peas. 5 pods.
334 1 Lettuce.
335 Broad Beans -5 pods.
336 5 Dwarf French Beans.
337 3 Courgettes.
338 Mange-tout Peas -8 pods.
339 Cucumber.
361 Dish of Soft Fruit -Any one kind, not to exceed 100g.
First Time Exhibitors Only
371 1 Vase of Cut Flowers. Any variety or varieties (excluding roses).
372 6 Sweet Peas. Any variety or varieties.
373 Vase of Mixed Herbs.
374 3 Stems of Rhubarb.
Section D Flower Arranging
Entry Fee £0.75 First Prize £5.00 Second Prize £3.00 Third Prize £2.00
Notes For Flower Arranging Classes
" Exhibits should comply with the rules contained within this Show schedule.
" All classes will be staged within a space 75cm (2'6") height, 68cm (2'3") width, 60cm (2') depth approx. unless otherwise specified and will have a white board background.
" An exhibit in a show is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within the space specified in the show schedule. Containers, backgrounds, bases, drapes, titles and mechanics may always be included. Natural plant material should predominate, but need not be grown by the exhibitor. Artificial plant material must not be used.
" Exhibits must be the unaided work of the exhibitor but may be pre-arranged and brought to the marquee complete.
Flower Arranging
401 "Beauty from the Garden" - an exhibit featuring plant material from the garden.
402 "Any Old Iron" - an exhibit.
403 "Fun With Foliage" -an exhibit featuring foliage.
404 "Elegance" -an exhibit.
405 "Nature's Sculpture" -an exhibit.
406 "A Grand Day Out at …" - an exhibit incorporating a title card.
407 "Jewels of Summer" - a petite exhibit. (not exceeding 25cm in height, depth or width).
11 years and under on day of Show
521 "Crazy Veg" A fruit or vegetable model animal
522 "Imaginary Bird". Painting or drawing. Not to exceed 50cm x 40cm incl mounting.
523 "Miniature Garden on a Dinner Plate"
524 "A Digitally manipulated Invitation" - to a Birthday Party
526 Cookery -"4 Peppermint Creams".
527 Handwriting -"There Was an Old Woman". See PIECES FOR HANDWRITING. This class can be illustrated and decorated, and will be judged for overall presentation.
7 years and under on day of Show
542 "A Book Character". Painting or Drawing. Not to exceed
50cm x 40cm incl mounting.
544 "An Animal". Computer generated picture.
545 "A Mask" - Made from any materials
546 Cookery -"Homemade Biscuits".
547 Handwriting -"Sleepy Time". See PIECES FOR HANDWRITING. This class can be illustrated and decorated, and will be judged on overall presentation.
Pre-School Children
562 "A Flower" Collage
563 "A Picture of Me" -Drawing or painting
Children's Horticulture - Any Age
571 "Mr Potato Head". Using Cress Seeds grown in a decorated potato.
572 "Recycled"-an exhibit of flowers in a recycled container
573 Nasturnam Seeds grown in a Beech Bucket
574 3 'Winston' Potatoes to be grown in a 10 x 10" tall conical pot - Bring in the pot undisturbed for judges to assess the best overall appearance shape and size. Follow the advice of Earthworm in the parish magazine each month.
Birstwith School pupils only
591 Key Stage 1 -"A Happy Monster". Winner also shares Centenary Shield.
592 Key Stage 2 -"My House". Drawing or painting showing a feature or scene that is special to you. Winner also shares Centenary Shield.
PIECES FOR HANDWRITING CLASSES
class 527 There Was an Old Woman
There was an old woman,
Who lived in a shoe,
The council decided,
It just wouldn't do.
They blocked up the lace holes,
They stuffed it with socks,
Then moved all the children,
To a new cardboard box.
Class 547
Sleepy Time
Bless my eyes
And bless my head,
Bless my dreams
Upon this bed
RECIPES FOR COOKERY CLASSES
Class 609
Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
50g Plain Chocolate
65g Butter
175g Soft Brown Sugar
65g Walnut Pieces
2 Eggs
65g Self Raising Flour
Method
" Pre-Heat oven to gas mark 4 (180°C)
" Melt butter & chocolate in a bowl over hot water.
" Break eggs into a mixing bowl and beat with a fork.
" Add flour, walnuts and sugar to the bowl and mix
" Pour melted mixture into the bowl and beat until smooth
" Pour into a square grease lined baking tin and bake for 20-30 mins.
" Leave to cool in the tin and cut into squares