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Division B VEGETABLES

Class 45 Collection of Vegetables, 4 different kinds from the list below:

• Peas and Beans – 5 of each,

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• Tomatoes, Potatoes – 5 of each,

• Onions, Carrots or Beetroot – 3 of each,

• Cauliflower, Cabbage, Celery, Lettuce, Leeks, Peppers, Parsnips, Marrow or Cucumber – 2 of each,

• Shallots Culinary – 6.

Prizes for this Class will be: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3, 3rd - £1.

Class 46 5 White Potatoes.

Class 47 5 Coloured Potatoes.

Class 48 5 Runner Beans.

Class 49 4 Onions, large.

Class 50 3 Onions, no bulb to exceed 250 grams (9 oz).

Class 51 9 Shallots, pickling, maximum size 3 cm (1.25”).

Class 52 9 Shallots, culinary.

Class 53 3 Beetroot, globe, presented on a plate, tops trimmed to 10 cm (4”)

Class 54 3 Carrots, long pointed, tops trimmed to less than 8 cm (3”).

Class 55 3 Carrots, other than long pointed, tops trimmed to less than 8 cm (3”).

Class 56 1 pair, Courgettes, up to 23 cm (9”).

Class 57 1 pair, vegetable Marrows, less than 38 cm (15”).

Class 58 1 pair, Cucumbers, long

Class 59 1 pair, Cucumbers, ridge or round.

Class 60 5 Tomatoes.

Class 61 9 Tomatoes, small fruited or cherry type, maximum diameter 35 mm (1.5”).

Class 62 3 Parsnips.

Class 63 2 Leeks, as grown, washed.

Class 64

Any other Vegetable not mentioned in Classes 46 to 63, any number between 2 and 5.

Non-Competitive: Any interesting or unusually shaped vegetable of any type, ie. ‘Wonky Veg’.

Division C FRUIT

Class 65 5 Cooking Apples, any one variety, presented on a plate or dish.

Class 66 5 Eating Apples, any one variety, presented on a plate or dish.

Class 67 Collection of 3 different kinds of Fruit, presented on a plate or dish.

Class 68 Plate or dish of Fruit of one kind, other than Apples.

Floral Art

Please note (A) denotes an arrangement in an alcove of size76 cm (30”) high x 61cm (24”) wide, with a table depth 72cm (28”).

Class 70 “Autumn Tints”.

An exhibit of natural plant material - (A).

Class 71 “Seascape”.

An exhibit of natural plant material - (A).

Class 72 “Small is Beautiful”.

A petite exhibit of natural plant material. Space allowed 25 cm (10”) width, depth, and height.

Novice Class

The Novice class may be entered by anyone who has not previously won first prize in the Floral Art Classes

Class 73 “My Choice”.

An exhibit of natural plant material using any flowers and foliage. Space allowed 40 cm (16”) width and depth, height optional.

Footnotes: An exhibit can be with or without accessories. No Artificial plant material allowed. Natural plant material can be flowers and/or foliage, fresh and /or dried.

DOWNTON BAKE-OFF

Class 75 Carrot Cake.

Class 76 4 Pieces of Shortbread.

Class 77 Victoria Sponge.

Class 78 Lemon Drizzle Cake.

Class 79 6 Cheese Straws.

Class 80 4 pieces of Tray Bake.

Class 81 Dundee Cake.

(Presidents Cup awarded to Winner)

Class 82 4 Cheese Scones.

Class 83 4 Flapjacks.

Class 84 4 Fruit Scones.

All the above exhibits must be covered using the covers provided.

Class 85

Class 86

Class 87

Class 88

Class 89

One Jar of preserved Vegetable.

One Jar of Marmalade.

One Jar of Fruit Jelly.

One Jar of Jam.

One Jar of Chutney (at least 6 months mature).

Note: All plain jars should be labelled, dated and have a NEW screw top lid, or wax disc plus cellophane cover.

Prize Money for all Show Classes (except Classes 14 &45):

First - £1 Second – 50p

Show Rules

1. Where applicable all exhibits will be judged in accordance with the RHS Show Handbook. Varieties to be named where possible.

2. All exhibits to be grown or made by the exhibitor other than in Floral Art Classes.

3. Entry Fee 25p (Children Free) for each exhibit, to be received by 8pm on the Wednesday before the Show, after which time double entry fee will be charged.

4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry at any given time without assigning a reason.

5. No entry will be accepted on the morning of the Show.

6. The Hall will be open for staging on Friday from 7pm until 8pm and on Saturday from 7am until 10am, after which the Hall will be cleared for judging.

7. No person to enter more than one entry in any one class. Husband and wife must enter as separate exhibitors and growers.

8. All disputes must be delivered to the Show Secretary within one hour of the show opening. A deposit of £5 must accompany a protest, which will be refunded if the Committee upholds the protest. The Committee's decision will be final.

9. All exhibits, personal property etc will be at the exhibitor's own risk.

10. The Committee will not be liable to any member of the public for any loss, damage or personal injury.

11. Prize Giving will take place at 4.15pm. No exhibits to be removed from the tables until the prize giving and raffle have taken place.

12. Any prize may be withheld if the exhibits are considered unworthy of the prize offered.

13. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st—3pts, 2nd—2pts, 3rd—1pt, HC—1/2pt.

14. Pot sizes are the diameter inside the top rim.

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