Cholsey HortSoc

76th

Annual Show, Saturday 10th

August 2019

The Whitehead Meadow, Cholsey

Showground open: 12 noon Setting-up Exhibits: 8.00am - 10.45am sharp

Judging: 11am - 1pm

Marquee: Disabled & HortSoc Member viewing from 1pm

Public access from 1.30pm

Entry forms to be handed in

Weds. 7th

or Thurs. 8th

August 2.00pm–9.00pm

at Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road

(late entries are limited—please see entry form)

Show Secretary: Kathy Taylor 07850 951226

Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society

www.CholseyHortSoc.org.uk

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THANK YOU! Cholsey Horticultural Society really appreciates the

generous support of those people who help sponsor our Annual Show. Also,

many local people give up their time before, during, and after the Show, and

we are very grateful to them for their help and support. A big thank you too

to all our entrants with their wonderful exhibits in the Marquee, and our

judges, who generously give their time and expertise to judge all the entries.

MASSIVE THANKS TO YOU ALL: YOU HELP MAKE IT THE GREAT

SUCCESS IT IS EACH YEAR!

Thanks too to Adrian Chapman for the use of his glorious photo on our

cover.

We wish you all a successful Show and look forward to seeing your

exhibits!

PRIZE MONEY FOR THE 2019 SHOW

Section First Prize Second Prize Third Prize

A, C, F £1.50 £1.10 £0.70

B, D, E, G, H, J, L £1.80 £1.40 £0.90

K £0.80 £0.65 £0.50

Allotment & Palmer

Collections

£2.80 £2.00 £1.40

SPECIAL PRIZE: RHS BANKSIAN MEDAL

This medal will be awarded to the competitor who obtains the largest total

amount of money in prizes (excluding special prizes) in the Horticultural

Classes (Sections B, C, D, E and Palmer Collection). Any competitor who has

won the Banksian Medal in the last two years is not eligible to win the medal

this year.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE

2018 CUP/AWARD WINNERS

V. Antram Women's Institute Challenge Cup (Domestic

Produce/Handicrafts, open).

H. Biernet-Jones Maynard Cup (Flowers, local).

J. Brett Collins Challenge Cup (Flowers, local).

T. Buckingham RHS Banksian Medal; Harold Cummings Cup

(Flowers, local); Challenge Cup (Flowers, open).

E. Butcher Wilson Silver Challenge Cup (Handicrafts, open).

A. Chapman Members Challenge Cup (Photography, open).

J. Day I.C.B. Trophy (Handicrafts, open).

S. Fuhrmann President’s Challenge Cup (Allotment Collection).

G. Gillington Challenge Cup (Children’s); Shield (Children's).

E. Hodgson Challenge Cup (Floral Decorative, open).

E.J. Hodgson Webb Challenge Cup (Vegetables, open); Fred Pike

Tankard; Ben Buckingham Cup (Vegetables, open);

Cholsey Horticultural Society Certificate for the Best

Overall Vegetable Exhibit; Open Silver Challenge

Cup (Palmer Collection); Challenge Goblet (Flowers-

dahlias, open).

J. Howard Greatorex Cup (Flowers, open).

J. Jeskins Pegasus Cup (Domestic Produce, open).

J. Kent Novice Challenge Cup (Floral Decorative).

D. Reed Novice Challenge Cup (Vegetables, Novice);

Challenge Cup (Domestic produce, open).

P. Sandhu-Dickens Alice Thomas Rose Bowl (Photography, open).

M. Tyndall-Miner Bert Baldwin Challenge Trophy (Children’s);

Buckerfield Cup (Children’s); Bitmead Challenge

Cup (Children's).

Not awarded this year: Collins Memorial Shield (Flowers, open).

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JUDGES

Vegetables Mr. M. Bradley

Flowers: Mr B. Bedwell

Floral Decorative: Mrs. K. Salisbury

Domestic Produce: Mrs. S. Beazley, Mrs. A. Stammers,

Mrs. R. Summers, Mr. A. King,

Mrs. C. Tyler

Handicrafts: Mrs. J. Castle

Children: Mrs. S. Collett

Photography: Mr. B. Novell

SECTIONS A (NOVICE CLASSES) &

B (OPEN CLASSES) ~ VEGETABLES

A Challenge Cup, donated by Mr. D.B.S. Webb, will be awarded to the person winning the most points in this Section.

A ‘Novices’ Challenge Cup will be awarded to the novice winning most points in section A.

The Ben Buckingham Cup will be awarded to the winner of Class B4. The Fred Pike Tankard will be awarded to the winner of Class B14.

NOTE: Section A Novices Section (for a person who has not yet achieved a

"First" in this section at the Cholsey Show). Exhibitors entering this section (see

Rule 16, p14) should advise the Show Secretary with their entries. A beginner’s

guide to showing vegetables is available from the HortSoc Store or the Show

Secretary.

CLASS A (Novices) Number to be exhibited

A1 Tomatoes 4

A2 Potatoes (one variety) 4

A3 Runner Beans 6

A4 Courgettes 2

A5 Carrots 3

A6 Any other vegetable 2

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CLASS B (Open) Number to be exhibited

B1 Runner Beans 9

B2 Dwarf Beans 6

B3 Carrots (tops trimmed to 3") 3

B4 Onions (large, any kind) 4

B5 Onions ~ up to 250g 4

B6 One large onion ~ up to 250g, one shallot 2

B7 Potatoes (coloured, one variety) 6

B8 Potatoes (white, one variety) 6

B9 Tomatoes 6

B10 Cherry Tomatoes, of one colour or mixed 6

B11 Courgettes 3

B12 Beetroot 3

B13 Mixed herbs (1 vase or glass jar)

B14 Any other vegetable 2

B15 Sweetcorn 2

B16 Collection of vegetables 4 distinct kinds: 3 of each

B17 Cucumber 2

B18 Shallots 9

B19 Lettuce, any variety 2

B20 Leeks 2

B21 Perfect but lonely (Any single vegetable or fruit where unable to

meet entry number in other classes).

B22 Oddest shaped vegetable 1

B23 A full truss of Tomatoes (some can be green) 1

B24 Longest Runner Bean 1

B25 Largest Diameter Onion 1

B26 Longest Carrot 1

B27 Marrow heaviest in the Show 1

B28 Pumpkin heaviest in the Show 1

B29 Apples ~ Dessert or Cooking 4

B30 Any other fruit no. in dish 4 or more

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PALMER COLLECTION A collection of 4 kinds of vegetables, fruit and flowers

The ‘Open’ Silver Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner of The Palmer Collection.

NOTE: The collection must include at least one vase of flowers and one

dish of vegetables. Number in each vase/dish is optional. Examples: 3

beetroot, 3 dahlias, 6 potatoes, 2 cucumber OR 2 aubergines, 5 asters, 5

zinnias, 5 apples. In case of doubt, contact the Show Secretary. Space per

exhibit 2ft6in x 2ft6in. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED!

ALLOTMENT COLLECTION (Open to Cholsey allotment holders only)

A display of at least 5 kinds of vegetable, maximum of 3 per kind

The President’s Challenge Cup, donated by Mr. C.W. Bosher, will be awarded to the winner of the Allotment Collection.

NOTE: This will be judged on the general quality of the vegetables and the

overall appearance of the display. Exhibits should be grown primarily for

eating. This class is open to Cholsey Allotment holders from which the

vegetables must come. Space per exhibit – 2ft6in x 2ft6in. NO LATE

ENTRIES ACCEPTED!

SECTION C ~ FLOWERS ( LOCAL CLASSES) (Open to Cholsey residents only; vases will be supplied in C2 – C6)

A Challenge Cup, donated by Mr. L. Collins, will be awarded to the person

winning the most points in this section.

The Harold Cummings Cup will be awarded to the winner of class C1

The Maynard Cup will be awarded to the winner of class C2

CLASS

C1 1 Rose

C2 A vase of flowers ~ mixed ~ not less than four kinds

C3 Annual ~ 6 stems

C4 1 cut flower to be judged on scent

C5 1 single stem ~ annual or perennial

C6 Perennial ~ 6 stems, one variety

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SECTION D ~ FLOWERS (OPEN CLASSES)

(Vases will be provided in this section, but Class D1 exhibitors

may use their own NSPS pattern vases.)

A Challenge Cup will be awarded to the person winning the most points in

this section.

The J C Greatorex Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner of Class

D1.

The Collins Memorial Shield will be awarded to the winner of Class D2.

CLASS

D1 Sweet Peas ~ 9 sprays ~ mixed

D2 Roses ~ 3 cut blooms

D3 Gladioli ~ 3 spikes

D4 Annual ~ 6 stems ~ one variety

D5 3 Stems of flowering shrub other than Rose ~ 1 variety (exhibit not to

exceed 18" diameter)

D6 Pot plant ~ foliage (indoor- pot not exceeding 8")

D7 Pot plant ~ flowering (indoor- pot not exceeding 8")

D8 A vase of flowers – mixed – not less than four kinds

D9 Garden Container planted with flowers (max. overall size

including container 2’ x 2’, height unrestricted).

SECTION E ~ FLOWERS ~ DAHLIAS (OPEN CLASSES) (Judging will be to the rules of the NDS; vases will be supplied)

A Challenge Cup will be awarded to the person winning the most points in this section.

CLASS

E1 1 Vase of 3 blooms ~ Medium Decorative ~ one variety or mixed

E2 1 Vase of 3 blooms ~ Small or Miniature Decorative ~ one variety or

mixed

E3 1 Vase of 3 blooms ~ Miniature or Small Cactus and/or Semi Cactus ~

one variety or mixed

E4 1 Vase of 3 blooms ~ Medium Cactus and/or Semi Cactus ~ one variety

or mixed

E5 1 Vase of 3 blooms ~ Any other Dahlia ~ one variety or mixed

E6 1 Specimen bloom

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SECTION F ~ FLORAL DECORATIVE (NOVICE CLASSES)

(for a person who has not yet achieved a "1st" in this section

at the Cholsey Show)

A Novice Challenge Cup will be presented to the person winning the most

points in this section.

NOTE: Exhibitors in this section must provide their own containers etc.

Flowers in this section may be grown by the exhibitor or purchased; An

exhibit is composed of natural or fresh plant material (as specified in each

class), with or without accessories, contained within the space specified;

Exhibits in section F may be made in advance of the show.

CLASS

F1 "Petite Pink" A petite arrangement to be viewed all round, not

exceeding 9” x 9" x 9"

F2 "Red, White and Blue" An arrangement to incorporate the three

colours in flowers with foliage, not exceeding 18" x 18" x 18"

SECTION G ~ FLORAL DECORATIVE (OPEN CLASSES)

A Challenge Cup will be presented to the person winning the most points

in this section.

NOTE: Exhibitors in this section must provide their own containers etc.;

Flowers in this section may be grown by the exhibitor or purchased; An

exhibit is composed of natural or fresh plant material (as specified in each

class), with or without accessories, contained within the space specified;

Exhibits in section G may be made in advance of the show.

CLASS

G1 "Hearts & Flowers" An arrangement in a ceramic container, not

exceeding 18" x 18", height unlimited

G2 "Green & White" An arrangement suitable to a table centre, no

exceeding 12" x 12" x 12"

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SECTION H ~ DOMESTIC PRODUCE (OPEN CLASSES) The Challenge Cup will be awarded to the person winning the most points in this section (excluding H19-25).

The Pegasus Cup will be awarded to the winner of Class H17. The Women’s Institute Challenge Cup, donated by the Cholsey & Moulsford WI, will be awarded to the winner with the highest number of

points in Sections H and J.

The Robert Head Shield will be awarded to the Cholsey resident with most points over classes H19 to H25.

NOTE: In the interests of hygiene, exhibits in any class in this section must be

protected by a transparent plastic bag, cling film or similar. Classes H1-5

must be covered by a cellophane top NOT a metal lid.

CLASS

H1 Jar of Marmalade (any kind)

H2 Jar of Jam (any kind)

H3 Jar of Jelly (any kind)

H4 Jar of Chutney or Pickle (any kind)

H5 Jar of Lemon Curd

H6 A Loaf of Bread up to 1kg (not bread maker), not to be placed on a

board or plate--a tablecloth will be provided.

H7 Earl Grey Tea Bread (recipe below, no additional ingredients

permitted)

H8 “Afternoon Tea” on a small tray (cup/saucer, two small cakes, flowers

in an egg cup)

H9 Cake containing a vegetable, e.g. carrot, beetroot, courgette (12" max)

H10 6 Flapjacks

H11 Lemon Meringue Pie MALE ENTRANTS ONLY

H12 Bakewell Tart (12" max)

H13 Lemon Drizzle Cake (12" max)

H14 Citrus Polenta cake (12" max)

H15 6 Fruit Scones

H16 Bottle of Home-Made Lemonade (still or sparkling)

H17 Bottle of home-made wine (not from a kit)

H18 Bottle of home-made spirit-based drink, i.e. Sloe Gin/Cherry Brandy

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SECTION H ~ DOMESTIC PRODUCE (OPEN CLASSES) cont’d

EGGS: display containers provided

H19 2 matching Hen’s eggs

H20 1 large-Hen egg (the hen is large)

H21 1 Hen’s egg judged on content (1-3 days old)

H22 3 Hen’s eggs of matching size (any colour)

H23 Heaviest Hen's egg.

H24 1 Duck Egg judged on content (1-3 day’s old)

H25 3 Duck Eggs of matching size and colour

SECTION H: DOMESTIC PRODUCE, RECIPE FOR CLASS H7

Earl Grey Tea Bread (Mary Berry):

Ingredients

175g/6oz currants

175g/6oz sultanas

300ml/10fl oz strong hot Earl Grey tea

275g/9¾oz self-raising flour

225g/8oz light muscovado sugar

One large free-range egg, beaten

Butter, for greasing, plus extra to serve

Method

Put the currants and sultanas in a bowl and add the hot tea. Stir, cover and leave

to soak overnight for the liquid to absorb.

Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 3½. Grease a 900g/2lb loaf tin and line

with

non-stick baking paper.

Add the flour, sugar and egg to the bowl of soaked fruit (if there is a little excess

liquid this is fine) and mix thoroughly.

Spoon into the prepared tin and level the top. Bake for 1¾ hours, or until the cake

is

risen and just firm to the touch, but check it after 1¼ hours to see how it is doing.

Leave to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes.

Turn out the cake and remove the paper. To serve, cut into fairly thick slices and

spread with butter.

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SECTION J ~ HANDICRAFTS (OPEN CLASSES)

The Wilson Silver Challenge Cup will be awarded to the person winning the most points in this section.

The I.C.B. Trophy will be awarded to the winner of Class J5. NOTE: Exhibits in this section must be the work of the exhibitor and must be

clean. Please state approximate length and width on back of your entry form

for larger items displayed unfolded.

CLASS

J1 Any knitted or crocheted item (please state size)

J2 A hand-made child’s toy, sewn, knitted or crocheted

J3 An item of applique art, max 12" x 12"

J4 Any garment ~ hand or machine made ~ other than knitted (please

state size and take note of Rule 7b, page 14)

J5 A piece of hand embroidery, cross stitch or canvas work

J6 A watercolour painting (any subject) up to 2ft x 2ft

J7 A pastel drawing (any subject) up to 2ft x 2ft

J8 A felted flower

J9 An item made from recycled jeans, maximum display space 2ft x 2ft

J10 Any other handicraft

J11 An item of woodwork, max display space 18" x 18"

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NEW FOR THE 2019 CHOLSEY SHOW

SCARECROW COMPETITION

Judged by HortSoc President Pam Seymour

1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes

Entry forms available online at www.CholseyHortSoc.org.uk

And included with the printed Show Schedule

SECTION K ~ FOR CHILDREN (AGED 15 YEARS AND UNDER) The Bert Baldwin Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the child living within a 6-mile radius of Cholsey and who wins the highest number of points in this

section.

A cup will be awarded to the child aged 8 years or younger living within a 6-mile radius of Cholsey and who wins the highest number of points in this section.

The Buckerfield Cup will be awarded to the child aged 9 years or older living within a 6-mile radius of Cholsey and who wins the highest number of points in

this section.

A shield will be awarded to the winner of class K10. The Bitmead Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner of class K19. NOTE: The Exhibitor’s age must be stated on the entry form and on the back of

the Exhibitor’s card. Name must NOT be shown on the exhibit.

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGED UNDER 5 K1 Mr. Potato Head

K2 Drawing of My Home (paper size no larger than A4)

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 8 K3 Painting of Royal Baby (paper size no larger than A4)

K4 Four biscuits decorated with an emoji

K5 Drawing of My Pet (paper size no larger than A4)

K6 Papier-Mache face mask

K7 Decorated plastic milk carton

K8 Musical instrument made from recycled materials max size

12"x12"x12"

K9 A miniature vegetable garden in a standard-size seed tray (14" x 9")

(only one entry per child in this class)

K10 A scary/imaginary bug made from vegetables (10 fastenings allowed)

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGED 9 - 15 YEARS K11 A scary/imaginary bug made from recycled materials (up to 12"w x

12"d x 18"h)

K12 A painting/drawing ~ design your own Roblox character (paper size

no larger than A4)

K13 Four small cakes decorated with animal faces

K14 Model made from Fymo or other modelling material

K15 A flower arrangement to give as a present to a friend

K16 Any other handicraft

K17 Colour print of “My Pet” (taken by the child)

K18 Something I have grown

K19 A Miniature Vegetable Garden in a standard-size seed tray (14" x 9")

(only one entry per child in this class).

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SECTION L ~ PHOTOGRAPHY (OPEN CLASSES) The Alice Thomas Challenge Rose Bowl will be awarded to the person winning the highest number of points in this section.

The Members Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner of Class L1.

NOTE: Photographs to be printed on photo paper and mounted on a card to

give 1" border (except L8, L9 and L10 where the mount should be appropriate

for the size of the picture). Photographs taken with digital cameras may be

entered.

CLASS (All pictures up to 5" x 7" unless otherwise stated)

L1 A set of four prints (colour or b/w) linked by subject or theme

L2 Colour print depicting the colour "Violet"

L3 Colour print depicting "Bugs are Beautiful"

L4 Colour print with subject commencing with letter “L”

L5 Colour print of a "Tree in Blossom"

L6 Colour print depicting "Sunset"

L7 Colour print depicting "What a Mess!"

L8 Black and White Portrait (Any size)

L9 Any subject in black and white excluding portrait (Any size)

L10 Print (colour or b/w) any subject, size exceeding 5" x 7"

L11 Comical print with a caption

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GUIDE/HINTS FOR EXHIBITORS

A leaflet with some hints for people exhibiting vegetables, soft

fruit and flowers is available for download on the Show page of

our website www.CholseyHortSoc.org.uk

Also from the HortSoc Store (Station Road Allotments – Open

Saturdays 10 til 12) or contact the

Show Secretary, Kathy Taylor 07850 951226.

SHOW RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

The Show will be conducted in accordance with the rules and standards contained in the Royal

Horticultural Society’s HORTICULTURAL SHOW HANDBOOK, except where, under the

schedule, they obviously do not apply.

1. One free entry when you make three or more entries.

2. An exhibitor’s card must be placed face downwards with each exhibit after staging and not

removed from the exhibit. Every care will be taken of the exhibits, but the Committee will not be

held responsible for loss or damage.

3. An exhibitor may make two entries in one class. Points awarded to both entries will count

towards the section cup. Except in classes B, D and E only the highest money prize of the two

entries will be paid. Two people may exhibit produce from the same garden in any class but they

may only make one entry each in such class. The Committee reserves the right to refuse entry.

4. In Sections B, D and E, more than one money prize may be won in a class – all prize money will

count towards the total for the Banksian Medal.

5. The marquee will be open for staging at 8.00 a.m. on the day of the Show and staging must

be completed by 10.45 am. Exhibits must not be removed before 4.30 pm (and not later than

5pm). Any entries in the Marquee after 5pm may be sold unless specified on the exhibit card

NOT FOR AUCTION.

6. Collections of vegetables are to be staged on a space of 2’6 x 2’6.

7a. All exhibits must be grown in the exhibitor’s garden or allotment up to & including Section E.

All other exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor & not previously shown in the Society’s Shows.

7b. Class J4—Dressmakers dummies may be used to display items, as long as the item is within size

allowed – 2’ x 2’.

8. The Committee reserves the right to inspect any exhibitor’s garden or allotment.

9. Exhibitors in the Vegetable and Domestic Produce Sections must provide their own display

vessels unless otherwise specified.

10. Judging will begin at 11 a.m. sharp! The decision of the judges shall be final.

11. The judges may withhold prizes where they consider that the entries do not merit awards.

12. No person other than those appointed by the Committee may be in the Marquee during judging.

13. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st – 3 points; 2nd – 2 points; 3rd – 1 point except for

collections of vegetables, where points will be 1st – 6 points; 2nd – 4 points; and 3rd – 2 points.

14. All Challenge Cups are perpetual and cannot be won outright, but must be competed for each

year. The holders are responsible for the safe keeping of the cups and must return them in good

order not later than the last week of July.

15. An announcement during the afternoon will be made regarding distribution of prizes.

16. "Novice” in Section A and F means a person who has not yet achieved more than two "First

Prizes" in these sections at a previous Cholsey Show.

17. Notice of objections to any exhibitor or exhibit must be made in writing and handed to the Show

Secretary not later than 3 pm on the day of the Show. It must be accompanied by a deposit of £5.00

which will be repaid if the objection is upheld.

18. In classes where vases are not provided, a “vase” means any container of which the height is

greater than the diameter at the top; a “bowl” is one of which the diameter at the top is not less than

the height.

19. The Committee reserves the right to settle any dispute in such a manner as it may decide and

such decisions shall be final.

In order to increase the interest of the Show, exhibitors are requested to attach to their entries, where

possible, a label with the name of the variety being exhibited.

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THE 2019 CHOLSEY SHOW

A GREAT AFTERNOON OF FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Punch and Judy Lu’s Owls

Island Farm Donkeys Cholsey Silver Band

PLUS….FUN DOG SHOW

Musical Sit, Best Trick, Best Rescue Dog, Waggiest Tail.

Special Grand Finale: Parade of the Poos and Doodles

(cocka-sprocka-labra--any poodle mix)

PLUS SCARECROW COMPETITION, “HAVE-A-GO” GAMES, BIG

RAFFLE, CHARITY/TRADE STALLS, BOOT SALE, BBQ,

AFTERNOON TEA CAFÉ, ICECREAM, BAR.

Together with, of course, all the fantastic

Show Entries in our Grand Marquee.

Follow us via our website/Facebook/Twitter to keep up-to-date with

latest news and events. We hope to see you there!

www.CholseyHortSoc.org.uk

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