Groby show schedule 2016

Groby Gardening Society & Groby W I FLOWERS

FRUIT

VEGETABLES

Groby Annual Show 2016 at the Village Hall Saturday 20th August

HANDICRAFTS

COOKERY

2.30pm – 4.30pm

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Annual Show Programme Saturday 20th August 2016

2:30 -

Show Opens to the public

2:30 -

Refreshments provided by Groby WI

3:30 -

Presentation of Prizes

3:50 -

Draw of Raffle Prizes

4:15 -

Removal of Exhibits by Exhibitors only

4: 30 -

Sale of any produce not required by Exhibitors

Exhibits may be entered and staged Friday 19th August from 7 pm to 9 p.m.

Saturday 20th 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.

Further information about the Gardening Society or the Show may be obtained from: Jane Marston, Show Secretary

Tel. (0116) 2321384

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List of Trophies Croxtall Shield

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Most points in Floral Section (Classes 1-17)

Callis Shield

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Most points in Container Plants Section (Classes 18-23)

Jarram Shield

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Most points in Fruit & Vegetables Section (Classes 24-54)

Gamble Shield

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Most points in Flower Arrangements Section (Classes 55-59)

Atherton Shield

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Most Points in the Handicraft Section (Classes 60-66)

The Richardson Plate

First in Class 66

Parish Council Young Persons Cup

Best Exhibit in the Young Person’s Section (Classes 67-74)

Firth Shield

Most points in Cookery & Preserves (Classes 75-89)

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DA Colledge Shield

First in Class 89

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

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Most points in Show

Banksian Medal

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RHS award for the most points in the horticultural classes (Classes 1 – 54) who has not won the medal in the previous 3 years

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Floral Section (Room 1) 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 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 10. Perennials - five stems of one kind 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 must reach water or oasis

Container Plants (Room 1) All Containers not to exceed 9ins /23 cms diameter 18.

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Fuchsia Foliage or grass plant A pot of cacti or succulents A fern Hosta A pot of flowering plants for the patio

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Fruit and Vegetables (Room 1) 24.

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Apples – three on a plate Plums – six on a plate Blackberries – twelve with stalks on a plate A bowl of mixed garden fruits, a minimum of three kinds of fruits.

Any other kind of fruit not named in the above classes * Beetroot – three 3 on a plate, leaves trimmed to approx. 3” Carrots – three, leaves trimmed to approx. 3” Parsnips – two, leaves trimmed to approx. 3” Runner Beans – six with stalks French Beans – six with stalks on a plate Broad Beans – 4 pods Onions – three trimmed, each 8 oz. weight or under Onions – three trimmed, each over 8 oz. weight A pair of lettuce – displayed with clean roots Potatoes – five white potatoes of one variety, on a plate Potatoes – five coloured of one variety, on a plate Salad potatoes - 5 on a plate Tomatoes – six with calyces on a plate Tomatoes – twelve small fruited or cherry with calyces on a plate Courgettes – three on a plate Cucumber – one pair Cabbage – one head lightly trimmed with approx. 3” stem 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 * The longest Runner Bean Groby’s Gruesome – an example of fruit or veg that raises a smile A salad of Veg, fruits and edible flowers – displayed on a dinner plate * Quantity to be as given in the table of valid exhibits (page 12) A Collection of Vegetables (Room1) (Sponsored by Groby Allotment Society)

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A standard seed tray of mixed vegetables – displayed for effect

Vegetables to be displayed within a standard seed tray measuring not more than 9ins by 15ins. 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.

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Flower Arrangements (Room 2) NO ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS OR ARTIFICIAL FOLIAGE TO BE USED IN THESE CLASSES

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A miniature exhibit of flowers and foliage. Arrangement not to exceed 4” (10 cm approx.) H x W x D

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A small arrangement of flowers & foliage using 5 flower stems. Not to exceed 9ins (22cms) H x W x D.

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An arrangement of dried flowers and seed heads – natural products only – arrangement not to exceed 12” (30cms approx..) H xW x D

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“Rio Olympics”.A Carnival of Colour. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) H x W x D

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Special Prize

£5

“Our Gracious Queen – Happy Birthday Your Majesty” Accessories allowed. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) H x W x D

Handicrafts (Room 2) For all classes – the items should not have been previously exhibited at this show 60.

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“ Hats for The Homeless” It is hoped that Groby knitters will be able to knit – bobble hats, beanies or your own design, all will be welcome An item of needle work – may include knitting and crochet A Handmade Greetings Card – any medium.

A photograph “Groby Village” * A photograph “Action” * Any other item of craft not included in the above classes.

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

Richardson Plate 66.

A Painted picture – in any medium

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Young Person’s Section (Room 2) 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.

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A creature made from fruit, veg or Garden Materials

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A decorated gingerbread man – 1 on a plate

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A handmade sock puppet

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A handmade greetings card – ages up to 8

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A handmade greetings card – ages 8 and over

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A decorated paper plate – theme to be 2The Olympics”

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Garden flowers in a jam jar

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A decorated book mark – approx.. 4cms. X 15cms. The decoration should include a sample of handwriting

Prizes for classes 67 to 74

1st…£2

2nd…£1

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3rd…50p

Cookery and Preserves (Room 3) All item of classes 75 -88 must be covered (loosely) with cling film, this will be removed shortly before judging and replaced after judging.

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Almond Tarts – 5 on a plate

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A Victoria Sandwich Cake. 6 oz recipe (3 x 2oz eggs) 7in tin.

Made by creaming method, filled with raspberry jam and a light sprinkling of caster sugar on top – No cooling rack marks please

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

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Tea Loaf – recipe and method given on page 15

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Ginger biscuits – 5 on a plate. Your own recipe

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A Savoury Quiche – fluted or plain case -. 8” diameter

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Cheese Scones – 4 on a plate – using a 2ins – 2 ½ ins using a plain cutter

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Your favourite cake – the one your family love and always ask for

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A Sweet or Savoury loaf of Speciality Bread

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Marmalade – 1lb approx. – plain jar, no trade marks

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Jam – soft fruit, 1lb. approx. – plain jar, no trade marks

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Jam – stone fruit, 1lb. approx. – plain jar, no trade marks

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Lemon Curd – ½ lb. approx. using a waxed disc and cellophane cover – items made with eggs must not have a metal cover

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A Jar of Pickled Veg – E.G. Shallots, beetroot, red cabbage etc. 1lb. approx.

D A Colledge Shield

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A Childs Birthday Cake – any design !!!!!!

Please provide a cover

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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 23 Prize...£5 Best Exhibit in the Fruit and Vegetable Section Classes 24 to 53 Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Flower Arrangements Section Classes 55 to 59 Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Handicrafts Section Sponsored by Groby WI

Classes 60 to 66

Prize...£5 Best Exhibit in the Cookery & Preserves Section Classes 75 to 89 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 WI programmes for February to December 2015 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.

11th Feb

Flowers of Richard III period

Sally Cunningham

10th March Social and Creative Evening 14th April

Cotswold Garden Flowers

7th May

The Malvern Show – Day Trip

12th May

Poisonous Plants

14th May

Plant Sale @ Groby Village Hall

9th June

Evening Visit to Private Earl Shilton Garden

14/ 15/16th July

Bob Brown

Richard Woods

Three day trip to Norwich Area

11th Aug

Flowers of St Pauls

20th Aug

THE VILLAGE SHOW

8th Sept

Herbs – plants and books

Lynne Tann-Watson

13th Oct

Secrets in The Garden

Alvar Johnson

14th Oct

Batsford Arboretum – Day Trip

10th Nov

Radio Leicester – Down to Earth

8th Dec

Our Christmas Meal & Party

12th Jan 2017

Rosemary Hughs

AGM

Please do not forget to save some seeds for our Society ‘seed swap’ 13th October meeting

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The Groby WI meets in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month 21st January Walkers Pork Pies

Ian Heircock

18th February Kedlestone Hall, George & Mary Soar – a love story

Heather Terrington

17th March Mercy Ships

Janet Hiles

21st April Life Support & CPR

Lisel Beadle

19th May RESOLUTIONS

Social Evening

16th June W.I. Judge produce, craft and cooking

Ruth Green

21st July Co-Co Chanel

Julie Ede

18th August Tai Chi

Nasser Butt

15th September Cathedrals, Roof Tops and More

Norman & Underwood

20th October Confessions of a Country Vicar

Canon Alan Haydock

17th November AGM & Making a Christmas Wreath Workshop

Lisa Johnson

15th December Social Evening

Entertainment, food and drink.

 20th August we will again, be sharing The Village Show with Groby Gardening Society

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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.

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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 WI. 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.

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 21st 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 must not be removed before 4.15 p.m. Exhibits not marked ‘NOT FOR SALE’ will be sold for the benefit of the Society 11.All cups and shields are perpetual and must be returned to the Society two weeks before the next show date.

12.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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Tea Loaf 16 oz Mixed Dried Fruit 6 oz Demerara Sugar ¼ pint hot tea 1 medium egg 8oz self - raising flour Method Mix together the fruit, sugar and the hot tea. Cover and leave overnight.

Heat oven to 160 C 325F gas 3 grease a line a loaf tin.

Add the egg to the fruit mixture – beat well and stir in the flour.

Place the mixture into the tin and bake for approx.. 1 ½ hours until firm.

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

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