Groby Show Schedule 2013

Groby Gardening Society & Groby Women’s Institute FLOWERS

FRUIT

VEGETABLES

Groby Annual Show 2013 at the Village Hall Saturday 17th August

HANDICRAFTS

COOKERY

at 2.30pm

All classes may be entered by everybody

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Annual Show Programme Saturday 17 August 2013 th

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 16th August from 7 pm to 9 p.m.

Saturday 17th 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.

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List of Trophies Croxtall Shield

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Most points in Floral Section (Classes 1 to 17)

Callis Shield

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Most points in Container Plants Section (Classes 18 to 24)

Jarram Shield

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Most points in Fruit & Vegetables Section plus classes 52 and 53 (Classes 25 to 51)

The Richardson Plate

First in Class 53

DA Colledge Shield

First in Class 77

Parish Council Young Persons Cup

Best Exhibit in the Young Person’s Section (Classes 54 to 59)

Gamble Shield

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Most points in Flower Arrangements Section (Classes 60 to 63)

Firth Shield

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Most points in Cookery & Preserves and Handicrafts Sections (Classes 64 to 85)

GGS Cup

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Best Exhibit in Show

WI Trophy

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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

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Further information about the Gardening Society or the Show may be obtained from The Show Secretary, Eric Atherton Tel. (0116) 287 66 37 3

Floral Section One vase unless otherwise stated.

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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.

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Rose – one bloom 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.

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Fuchsia Foliage plant Any flowering plant excluding Fuchsia.

A cactus or succulent A fern Hosta A Patio Pot – a variety of plants in a container suitable for the patio. Container not to exceed approx. 30cm.(12”) diameter.

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Fruit and Vegetables 25.

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Apples – three on a plate Plums – six on a plate Blackberries – twelve with stalks on a plate Any other kind of fruit not named in the above classes * Beetroot – three globe, leaves trimmed to approx. 3” Carrots – three, leaves trimmed to approx. 3” Runner Beans – six with stalks French Beans – six with stalks on a plate Onions – three trimmed, each 8 oz. weight or under Onions – three trimmed, each over 8 oz. weight Shallots – seven on a plate Potatoes – five white on a plate Potatoes – five coloured on a plate Tomatoes – six with calyces on a plate Tomatoes – twelve small fruited or cherry with calyces on a plate Tomatoes – three on a plate, to be judged for taste only. Please name the variety on the side of your exhibit card which shows your name.

Sweet Peppers – two on a plate Marrow – one pair Cucumber – one Cabbage – one head lightly trimmed with approx. 3” stem Calabrese – one head Peas – six pods on a plate Rhubarb – three sticks trimmed Sweet corn – two cobs An exhibit comprising one flower, one fruit and one vegetable A vase of mixed culinary herbs. Exhibitor to provide own vase.

Any other kind of vegetable not included in the above classes * * Quantity to be as given in the table of valid exhibits (page 12)

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Vegetable Tray Sponsored by Groby Allotment Society 52

A collection of three kinds of vegetables from the following list.

The quantity of each vegetable required for this exhibit is given in brackets.

Carrots (3), Cauliflower (1), Onions (3), Parsnips (3), Peas (6 pods), Potatoes (3), Runner Beans (6 pods), Tomatoes (6).

Vegetables to be displayed within an area measuring 18” by 24”.

A tray or board may be used.

All vegetables to be displayed for effect. Each kind of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points: 7 points for size, shape and colour, 7 points for condition, 6 points for uniformity. A black cloth is permitted and the tray may be painted, 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 53

A collection of items for the salad on a plate

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Young Person’s Section Exhibitors in these classes are to be under 16 years old on the date of the show except for class 56. Please state age on the day of the show on both sides of each exhibitor’s card.

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A creature made from fruit and/or vegetables

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Cupcakes – four on a plate

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An item of craft. the show).

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A model garden – using a standard seed tray

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A photograph. To be displayed unmounted, max. size A5 (15x21 cms approx..)

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A Small Flower Arrangement – in a jam jar.

(Exhibitors under 11 years old on the date of

Prizes for classes 54 to 59

1st…£2

2nd…£1

3rd…50p

Flower Arrangements 60.

A miniature exhibit of flowers and foliage in an egg cup.

Arrangement not to exceed 4” (10 cm approx.) overall.

61.

A gents buttonhole.

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“New Baby” an arrangement of flowers and foliage. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) overall.

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Special Prize

£5

“WI 60th Birthday”, an exhibit of flowers and foliage. Accessories allowed. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) overall.

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Cookery and Preserves 64.

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Traditional Cornish Pasties – 2 on a plate A Victoria Sandwich – 2 egg mix, approx. 7” tin Cup Cakes (judged for cake and decoration) – 4 on a plate.

Biscuits – 5 on a plate. Your own recipe.

Apple Pie – approx. 8” diameter Fruit Scones – 4 on a plate A Tea Loaf – 1lb. approx.

Marmalade – 1lb. approx.

Jam – soft fruit, 1lb. approx.

Jam – stone fruit, 1lb. approx.

Lemon Curd – ½ lb. approx.

Fruit jelly – ½ lb. approx.

Chutney – 1lb. approx.

D A Colledge Shield 77.

A refreshing drink. A bottle of Wine, Squash or other beverage suitable for a warm afternoon

Handicrafts For all classes – the items should not have been previously exhibited at this show 78.

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A Hat and Gloves/Mittens for 1 to 5 years old. To be given to sure start charity.

A painted picture.

An item of needle work A Bookmark – any medium.

An item of craft made from hard material. Eg Ceramic, wood, metal A photograph* - “In the Garden” A photograph* – “Reflection” Any other item of craft.

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

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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 Sponsored by Groby WI

Classes 78 to 85

Prize...£5 The Best Exhibit in Show Prize...£5

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

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For your Notice Board – The Societies’ Meetings The Gardening Society and Women’s Institute programmes for March to December 2013 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.

14th March Weeds and Aliens

Eric Webster

11th April

Food from the Hedgerows

Lynn Tann-Watson

9th May

Auriculas and Astrantias

Bob Taylor

13th June

Fuchsias

Malcolm Beerman

10/11th July Two day Trip - The Great Yorkshire Show/Brodsworth Gardens 8th Aug

Evening visit – a Saddington Garden

12th Sept

Growing & Showing Daffodils

10th Oct

Any Questions? Answers attempted by our local “experts”

14th Nov

Oriental Vegetables

12th Dec

Christmas Meal & Entertainment

Mr Gibson

Sally Cunningham

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The Groby Women’s Institute meets in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month 21st March Canine Partners

Malcolm Wells

18th April

Church View Nursery

Helen Osborne

16th May

Resolutions

20th June

60th Birthday Dinner at Beaumanor Hall

18th July

Librarian to the Rich and Famous at Royal Ascot Penny Hodgson

15th Aug

Laughter Yoga Leader

Marlies Flintham

19th Sept

Introduction to Herbs

Lynne Jan-Watson

17th Oct

Helping Hedgehogs

Colleen Powel

21st Nov

AGM

12th Dec

Christmas Meeting

Breast Care Presentation

Social Evening

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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 Beans (Broad) Beans (Runner) Beans (French) Beetroot Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Celeriac Chicory Chives Corn Salad Cress Cucumbers Dandelion Endive Florence Fennel Kohl Rabi Leeks

2 6 pods 6 pods 6 pods 3 10 1 3 1 2 2 2 1bunch § ¥ 2 5 heads 3 heads 2 2 2

Lettuces 2 Marrow 2 Mustard ¥ Mushrooms 8 Onions 3 Onions (Pickling) 8 Onions (Green.Salad) 6 Parsnips 2 Peas 6 pods Potatoes 5 Radish (Salad) 8 Shallots 7 Spinach 8 - 12 leaves Swedes 2 Sweet Corn 2 Sweet Pepper 2 Tomatoes (large) 4 Tomatoes (medium) 6 Tomatoes (Small) 12 Turnips 3 Watercress 1 bunch

Apples, Cooking Apples, Desert Apricots Cherries Currants (Black) Currants (not black) Damsons Figs Gooseberries Grapes (Bunch) Hybrid Berries

3 3 2 12 * * 12 2 12 1 12

Kiwi Fruit Medlars Melon Nectarines Nuts Peaches Plums (Cooking) Plums (Dessert) Quinces Raspberries Strawberries

* Bunches - 6 - 9 oz. approx. § Bunch of 5 plants. ¥ Exhibit in growth 1 pan 6" approx.

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2 6 1 2 6-9 oz.

2 5 5 2 12 10

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.

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Read the rules and timetable.

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.

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.

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

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 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

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

2. Entry fee 10p per exhibit, children’s entries free.

3. Admission to Show 50p. Children free with parents. Exhibitors free.

4. The Exhibitor must grow for at least 2 months all entries in the Floral, Container Plants, Fruit & Vegetable Sections and classes 52 & 53.

5. All items entered in the Handicrafts Section must have been completed within the last 12 months.

6. Exhibitors may make only one entry in each class.

7. Exhibits must be staged from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Friday 16th Aug. or between 8.15 a.m. and 10.20 a.m. on day of show.

Stewards will be there to assist if required. The rooms will be cleared for judging at 10.25 a.m.

Qualified judges will judge all classes.

8. Vases and plates will be provided for classes in the Floral and Fruit & Vegetable Sections except where stated in the class description.

9. The Committee will deal with all matters not provided for in these rules.

10.Exhibits not marked ‘NOT FOR SALE’ will be sold for the benefit of the Society. Exhibits must not be removed before 4.15 p.m.

11.Prizes - Pointing for all classes will be 1st - 3 points, 2nd - 2 points, 3rd - 1 point. Prize money except where stated is 1st Prize - 50p, 2nd Prize - 40p, 3rd Prize - 30p 12.Prize money may be collected after 4.30 p.m. from the treasurer on Show Day. If the prize money has not been collected by 5.30 p.m. it will be deemed to be a donation to the Society.

13.All cups and shields are perpetual and must be returned to the Society two weeks before the next show date.

14.While taking reasonable care, the Society will not be responsible for any loss or damage to exhibits or personal property while at the place of the exhibition.

Entry Forms There should be an entry form with this schedule. If it has gone astray or you need another one, additional schedules will be available at the Village Library prior to the show and forms at the Village Hall at the time of entry and staging of exhibits.

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Groby Gardening Society and Groby Womens Institute are most grateful for the support given by various organisations and individuals in and around the village.

We wish also to record our thanks to our sponsors and supporters listed below.

Andrew Waldram Groby Allotment Society The United Reformed Church The Community College The Library The Parish Council The Village Hall Committee

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