WOOTTON FLOWER SHOW. Saturday 9th September 2017 Show opens at 2.00pm. Wootton Memorial Playing Field

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1 WOOTTON FLOWER SHOW Saturday 9th September 2017 Show opens at 2.00pm Wootton Memorial Playing Field GAMES REFRESHMENTS FAMILY FUN MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Admission by voluntary donation: 2 for adults, children free

2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to limitations of space, you may only enter exhibits into the Show if you live in, work in, attend school in or have connections with the villages of Wootton, Glympton and Kiddington. You may enter as many classes as you like but please do not put in more than one exhibit per class. Please refer to Hints and Tips whenever you see * in the schedule. SHOW TIMETABLE PRE SHOW All entry forms and fees must be delivered to the Secretaries (Wootton Stores, 10 Manor Court or 9 Castle Rd) before 9:30pm on Wednesday 6th September ON THE DAY Exhibits must be staged between 9:00 and 10:45am, after which the marquee will be closed for judging (see rules 6 and 7). SHOW OPENS AT 2PM Cash prizes may be collected from the Treasurer between 3:30 and 4:30pm. Trophies will be presented at 4:30pm. The auction and raffle will take place at 5:00pm. Please remove all exhibits from the marquee between 4:30 and 4:55pm, as any items remaining at 5:00pm will be assumed to be available for sale in the auction. President Sir Charles Ponsonby Chairman Ann Leggett Vice Chairman Martin Eastaugh Treasurer Len Seymour Secretaries Meghan Del Monte & Natalie Mitchell-Boorne Committee Ann Day, Mike Hallam, Roy Hanson, Terry Hurley, Bridget Taylor, Maria Young The Committee would like to thank this year s judges: Flowers Ann Anson Floral Art & Craft Margaret Auty and Joy Chandler Fruit & Vegetables Nick Burgess Children s section Sylwia Arneil Homecraft Sylvia Lodge Art Mary Tuely Photography Louisa Tuely Limerick Miles Tuely

3 CUPS AND TROPHIES THE MAUD MARRIOTT SILVER CUP is for the exhibitor winning the most points in the Fruit section. THE FRANK MARRIOTT SILVER CUP is for the exhibitor winning the most points in the Vegetables section. THE LEN HUMPHRIES SILVER CUP is for the grower of the heaviest pumpkin. THE PONSONBY CUP is for an outstanding exhibit in the Cut Flowers section. THE WOOTTON TROPHY is for the exhibitor winning the most points across the Fruit, Vegetables and Cut Flowers sections and is open only to gardeners living within the Civil Parish of Wootton (See end of cut flower section for more details). THE HORDLEY ROSE BOWL is for an outstanding exhibit in the Floral Art section. THE ELEANOR SMITH SILVER CUP is for the exhibitor winning the most points in the Homecraft section. THE MARJORIE STONEBRIDGE SILVER CUP is for an outstanding exhibit in the Homecraft section. THE CENTENARY CUP is for an outstanding handicraft exhibit in the Art and Craft section. THE CLARE STOTT CRAFTSMANSHIP TROPHY is for an outstanding handicraft exhibit in the Art and Craft section, entered in the "a" classes by an exhibitor aged between 11 and 15 years. THE SCHOOL TROPHY is for an outstanding handicraft exhibit in the Art and Craft section, entered in the "b" classes by an exhibitor aged between 5 and 10 years. THE JOHNSON ART CUP is for an outstanding painting or drawing in the Art and Craft section. THE BRIAN DAVIS TROPHY is for the best Limerick. THE THELMA KYDD SALVER is for an outstanding photograph of Wootton taken in the 12 months immediately prior to the Show. THE VAL DAY SILVER CUP is for the exhibitor aged under 8 years winning the most points in the Children's section. THE MARGARET CAMPBELL SILVER CUP is for the exhibitor aged between 8 and 15 years winning the most points in the Children's section. THE WOOTTON FAMILY TANKARD is for the family (minimum of 3 entrants, of whom at least one must be a parent & one a child under the age of 16) living at the same address within the parish of Wootton & winning the most points across all classes.

4 LIST OF CLASSES FRUIT The Maud Marriott Cup 1 DESSERT APPLES COOKING APPLES DESSERT PEARS DESSERT PLUMS COLLECTION OF FRUIT - at least 4 different kinds (max 30cm dish) VEGETABLES The Frank Marriott Cup and Len Humphries Cup 6 POTATOES round - any colour CARROTS any type - with tops PARSNIPS with tops COURGETTES* - no flower required ONIONS - exhibition, by size ONIONS to go through a 7.5cm ring SHALLOTS FRENCH BEANS - 7 pods 14 RUNNER BEANS - 7 pods 15 BEETROOT - with tops HEAVIEST MARROW 17 VEGETABLE MARROWS OR SQUASHES - a matching pair - any size 18 HEAVIEST PUMPKIN

5 19 CUCUMBERS TOMATOES - by flavour ONE TYPE OF VEGETABLE* not appearing elsewhere in the schedule 22 CULINARY HERBS to be judged on quality and presentation 23 HEAVIEST POTATO (washed) 24 LONGEST RUNNER BEAN 25 MOST GROTESQUE/RUDEST VEGETABLE CUT FLOWERS The Ponsonby Cup 26 MIXED CUT FLOWERS one vase - may also include berries (space allowed 60cm x 60cm) 27 SWEET PEAS - 6 stems 28 ROSE - 1 bloom - for appearance 29 ROSE - 1 bloom - for perfume 30 ASTERS* - 5 blooms - all 5 to be of the same variety 31 DAHLIAS* - 5 blooms - all 5 to be of the same variety 32 BEST SUNFLOWER HEAD 33 GLADIOLI 5 stems WOOTTON TROPHY The Wootton Trophy is awarded to the exhibitor living within the Civil Parish of Wootton, who wins the most points across all the Fruit, Vegetable and Cut Flower sections (Classes 1 33). The Civil Parish of Wootton includes Wootton, Holly Bank, Dornford, Hordley and Woodleys.

6 FLORAL ART The Hordley Rose Bowl 34 SAPPHIRE JUBILEE - an exhibit of fresh plant material (space allowed 60cm x 60cm) 35 FLOWERLESS BEAUTY - an exhibit of fresh foliage (space allowed 60cm x 60cm) 36 A SMALL EXHIBIT OF FRESH FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE - to be viewed all round - dimensions not to exceed 15cm in any direction, including height 37 FLOATING BLOOMS - container not to exceed 30cm in diameter HOMECRAFT The Eleanor Smith and Marjorie Stonebridge Cups Please cover all exhibits in classes with cling film or similar 38 COTTAGE LOAF 39 5 FRUIT SCONES 40 VEGETABLE CAKE (for example, carrot cake) 41 VICTORIA SPONGE - open to ladies only 42 VICTORIA SPONGE - open to men only 43 GREAT BRITISH BAKE-OFF SHOWSTOPPER* any type 44 MARMALADE OR JAM* 45 CHUTNEY OR PICKLE* 46 HOME BREW* any type, such as beer, lager, cider, fruit gin etc.

7 ART AND CRAFT The Centenary Cup, Johnson Art Cup, Clare Stott Trophy and School Trophy Maximum space for exhibits in classes is 40cm 3 * (length, width and height) 47 DOORSTOP and medium 47a/47b (age 11-15/age 5-10) as above 48 EXAMPLE OF NEEDLEWORK, KNITTING OR CROCHET 48a/48b (age 11-15/age 5-10) as above 49 DECORATIVE ITEM OF POTTERY 49a/49b (age 11-15/age 5-10) as above (painted pre-made items accepted for 5-10 age group) 50 EXAMPLE OF WOODWORK OR METALWORK (max 50cm 3 *) 50a/50b (age 11-15/age 5-10) as above 51 PAINTING, any subject - using oils or acrylic - max size A3 51a/51b (age 11-15/age 5-10) as above 52 PAINTING, any subject - using watercolour or gouache - max. size A3 52a/52b (age 11-15/age 5-10) as above 53 DRAWING, any subject - using pencil, charcoal, pastel - max size A3 53a/53b (age 11-15/age 5-10) as above LIMERICK The Brian Davis Cup 54 COMPLETE AND PRESENT THE LIMERICK: The gardens of Wootton are charming (maximum size A5)* PHOTOGRAPHY The Thelma Kydd Salver All photographs to be mounted. Max size of photographs including mount - A4* 55 COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH MOST AMUSING SELFIE 56 COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH PATTERNS 57 COLOUR or B&W PHOTOGRAPH VIEW OF WOOTTON (taken during the 12 months immediately prior to the Show)

8 CHILDREN S CLASSES The Margaret Campbell Cup and Val Day Cup You may enter classes in age groups older than your own, but not younger. Please cover your exhibits in classes 60 and 64. UNDER FIVE years on the day of the show 58 PICTURE MY HERO - any medium - max size A3 59 A COLLAGE - max size A3 UNDER EIGHT years on the day of the show 60 3 DECORATED CUPCAKES* 61 VEGETABLE OR FRUIT ANIMAL UNDER TWELVE years on the day of the show 62 SIGN FOR YOUR BEDROOM DOOR 63 A POSTCARD OF WOOTTON UNDER SIXTEEN years on the day of the show 64 5 BAKED GOODIES ON A PLATE* 65 GARDEN ON A TRAY OR PLATE (max size 40cm 3 ) 66 MAKE A CELEBRITY SCARECROW* (any size - to be displayed outside)

9 *HINTS AND TIPS Please remember that there are size restrictions on exhibits in classes 5, 26, 34-37, and 65. Any exhibit exceeding the maximum dimensions allowed may be disqualified. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Unless stated otherwise, all fruit and vegetables should be of market size and will be judged on quality and appearance. For the purposes of the show, tomatoes will be accepted as a vegetable and rhubarb as a fruit. *Class 9 - Courgettes - straightness and uniformity are important. *Class 21 - It is recommended that you exhibit two or more examples of the one vegetable. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORAL ART *Classes 30 and 31 - You may exhibit any variety of aster or dahlia but all 5 blooms must be of the same type. In the Cut Flowers section, all flowers and foliage must come from the exhibitor s own garden or allotment. When setting up flower arrangements and cut flowers, where the schedule states: space allowed 60cm x 60cm, exhibits must not touch the sides of the bays nor overhang the front of the table. There is no restriction on height except in class 36. Acquired plant material is permitted in all the Floral Art classes. For classes an exhibit is defined as natural plant material, with or without accessories, one or more placements, bases, drapes and exhibit titles. When using an accessory, try to incorporate it within the exhibit, remembering that plant material should predominate. HOMECRAFT *Classes For health and hygiene reasons please cover your exhibits. *Class 43 A Great British Bake Off Showstopper is inspired by the television show of the same name. A Showstopper can be any baked display designed to wow the judges. It could be a cake, a pie, a bread or biscuit sculpture or a combination of these. Imagination will be rewarded!

10 *Classes 44 and 45 - Presentation is very important; preserves should be clearly labelled, and in a well-filled, clean and polished jar. *Class 46 Homebrewed entries should be shown in a clear bottle, labelled and dated with the year of make. Please supply a glass for sampling and corkscrew if needed. ART AND CRAFT *Classes The maximum space allowed for any exhibit is 40cm 3. However larger items may be folded in order to fit within this space. Any exhibit exceeding 40cm in length width or height may be disqualified. *Class 50 The maximum space allowed for the woodwork or metalwork exhibits is 50cm 3 that is 50cm in length, width and height. LIMERICK *Class 54 - This will be judged on both content and presentation. Maximum size A5. PHOTOGRAPHY When presenting your photographs, don t be afraid to crop them if you think it makes for a better picture. Mount your photograph on a piece of card, leaving a border all round. The maximum size of exhibit, including mount, is A4. Evidence of the use of digital enhancement will result in disqualification. CHILDREN S CLASSES *Classes 60 and 64 - Please cover your exhibits in these classes. *Class 66 You may enter this class individually or as a group of up to 4 people. If you are entering as a group please use a separate entry form from your other entries and name all the members of your group on it, with their ages. CLEANING YOUR CUPS AND TROPHIES Please look after your cups and trophies during the year they are yours. We recommend gentle cleaning with a Goddard s silver cloth or mild silver polish. Thank you

11 SHOW RULES 1 All exhibits must be grown/made/constructed wholly by the entrant, except where specifically stated otherwise in the schedule. 2 Any exhibit once shown and awarded a prize shall not be eligible for entry in subsequent years. 3 Any competitor winning the same cup or trophy in two consecutive years is not eligible to receive that cup or trophy in the following year. 4 Only one entry per competitor is allowed in each class. 5 Entry forms should be submitted to the Secretary, with the appropriate fee, no later than 9:30pm on the Wednesday prior to the show. 6 All exhibits must be staged between 9:00 and 10:45am on the morning of the show, and should not be removed before 4:30pm. 7 No admission to the hall will be permitted after 10:45am. Judging commences at 11:00am. 8 Any exhibit which exceeds the maximum dimensions given for any class may be disqualified. 9 Any exhibits not removed by 5:00pm may be included in the closing auction. 10 Entry fees: 50p per exhibit, but children (aged under 16 on the day of the show) entering two or more classes will pay a maximum fee of Where entrants have not yet reached the age of 16 years on the day of the show they should state their age, in years and months, on the entry form. Age is taken into consideration in judging. In the Children s sections, children may enter classes in an older age group than their own, but in the Art and Craft section the a and b classes have both an upper and a lower age limit. 12 Prizes are awarded, or not, at the discretion of the judge, regardless of the number of entries in the class. 13 All classes carry prizes as follows: 1st , 2nd , 3rd - 50p 14 Cash prizes must be collected from the Treasurer between 3:30 and 4:30pm. Any prize money not collected by the end of the show shall be forfeited. 15 Any exhibitor found attempting to deceive the committee will not be allowed to exhibit again. 16 In the event of any dispute arising as to the interpretation of the rules, the decision of the committee shall be final.

12 DON'T FORGET! The Flower Show opens at 2:00pm Saturday 9th September 2017 Wootton Memorial Playing Field Traditional judging and displays of exhibits will take place inside the marquee Games, refreshments, musical entertainment and family fun on the field Entry forms and fees to be delivered to the Flower Show Secretaries by 9:30pm on Wednesday 6th September Entry forms and extra schedules available from Wootton Stores Completed forms and fees must be handed in at the shop by 7pm on Wednesday Forms and fees can also be delivered to 10 Manor Court or 9 Castle Road, Wootton Bring your exhibit to the marquee at Wootton Memorial Playing Field between 9:00 and 10:45am woottonflowershow@gmail.com Wootton Flower Show is on This year will be the 124th Flower Show in Wootton We will be celebrating with a local history stand Ideas for next year's grand celebration of 125 years welcome! With thanks to all our supporters and sponsors