BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY Schedule of Classes for 70 th ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW Including Flower Arranging, Domestic Sections and Photography New! Children s Section Saturday October 27 th 2018 At West Dean Community Centre, Bream Admission 1 Children Free Show opens 2.00pm Prize giving 4.30pm Entries close Thursday October 25 th 2018 Show Secretary: Mrs Helen Esplin Jasmine Cottage Parkend Walk Coalway Coleford, GL16 7JS Telephone (01594) 834329
JUDGES FOR 2018 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW Chrysanthemums - Mr Roy Haviland Domestic & Craft - Mrs Wendy Price Floral Arrangements - Mrs Alwyn Page Photography - Mr Brian Challis PLEASE COULD CUPS AND TROPHIES BE RETURNED 14 DAYS BEFORE SHOW DAY, OR ON SHOW DAY CLEANED Late entries will be accepted up to last post on Thursday, October 25 th 2018 Under no circumstances whatever will any entries be accepted on Saturday morning. The venue to be cleared for judging NOT LATER THAN 10.30 A.M. PROMPT
RULES & REGULATIONS 1. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor on his/her own premises, or on land in his/her own occupation for at least three months previous to the Show. Any exhibitor infringing this rule will be disqualified from receiving any prizes. This rule applies to Classes 1 12. 2. No exhibitor shall be awarded more than one prize in the same Class, therefore only one entry per Class will be allowed. 3. All entries must be made on or before Thursday 25 th October 2018. 4. All exhibits must be staged for the Judges by 10.30 a.m., when the hall will be cleared and only those officially engaged will be allowed inside. The hall will be open for the reception of exhibits from 8.00 a.m. No exhibits shall be removed before the presentation of awards without the written consent of the Committee. 5. The decision of the Judges shall be final. They have the power to withhold any prize, or prizes, if in their opinion there are not sufficient exhibits, or the standard reached is not high enough, or the rules have been infringed. 6. Exhibitors must show the exact number of specimens mentioned in the Schedule, or they will be disqualified. 7. Any protest must be made in writing and lodged with the Secretary by 3.30 p.m. on the day of the Show, accompanied by a fee of 1, which sum will be forfeited if the objection is considered frivolous. In the event of any dispute as to the qualification of the exhibitor to compete, the decision of the Committee shall be final. 8. Every possible care will be taken of exhibits but the Committee will not hold itself responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS - OPEN CLASSES ALL CLASSES IN SCHEDULE 50p PER ENTRY Class 1st 2nd 3rd 1. ONE VASE OF 5 BLOOMS One cultivar from Classes 3,4,5,6,7. 5 blooms H. J. PREEST MEMORIAL CUP 2. THREE VASES OF LARGE OR MEDIUM EXHIBITION 1 bloom per vase ALBERT PEARCE MEMORIAL CUP 3. ONE VASE OF INCURVES 1 cultivar, 3 blooms MAURICE TYE MEMORIAL CUP 4. ONE VASE OF REFLEX 1 cultivar, 3 blooms D. K. CHALLENGER ANNIVERSARY CUP 5. ONE VASE OF INTERMEDIATES 1 cultivar, 3 blooms MILES MERCHANTS CUP 6. ONE VASE OF SINGLES 1 cultivar, 3 blooms M. DAMSELL MEMORIAL CUP 7. ONE VASE OF ANEMONES 1 cultivar, 3 blooms LES ARNOLD CHALLENGE CUP
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 8. THREE VASES OF FANTASIES 1 bloom per vase C. HANCOCK CHALLENGE CUP 9. ONE CHARM Any cultivar MISS NEWALL CHALLENGE CUP 10. ONE VASE OF 5 BLOOMS Any cultivar / cultivars KEN PRICE MEMORIAL CUP NOVICE SECTION This means an entrant who has exhibited for less than two years at any Chrysanthemum Show 11. ONE VASE OF 3 BLOOMS 1 cultivar from Classes 3,4,5,6,7,9 3 blooms C. R. JONES CHALLENGE CUP 12. ONE VASE OF 1 BLOOM Any cultivar from Classes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 1 bloom B.H.S. CHALLENGE CUP B.H.S. CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 1-10 Points awarded: 1 st 5, 2 nd 3, 3 rd 2 TWO N.C.S. MEDALS TO BE AWARDED AT JUDGE S DISCRETION JUDGED UNDER N.C.S. RULES
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SECTION Open Classes: Entry Fee 50p per class Points awarded: 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd 2 Staged on tabling with white covering, some in alcoves. `Exhibits` are arrangements which may include accessories (ie non-plant material items) as appropriate, but plant material should always predominate. Drapes, bases, backboards and title cards are always optional but must be relevant and immaculate! Please note: Alcoves are 61cm x 61cm x 61cm. Class 1st 2nd 3rd 13. AUTUMNAL SPLENDOUR A front-facing exhibit in traditional styling, staged in an alcove, space allowed 60cm wide x 50cm deep, height 60cm. 5 3 2 14. A SEASONAL CELEBRATION An exhibit in parallel styling, staged in an alcove, space allowed 60cm wide x 50cm deep, height 60cm. 15. TAKE FIVE A modern/contemporary style exhibit featuring just 5 blooms ( EITHER x 5 bloom chrysanthemums OR x 5 large dahlias OR x 5 sunflowers) plus any cut foliage and/or preserved plant material as required, staged on open tabling, viewed all round but judged from front, space allowed 61cm x 61cm, height unlimited. 16. MY FAVOURITE LITTLE TIPPLE A petite exhibit, staged in any kind of drinking glass as appropriate, not to exceed 25cm x 25cm x 25cm. 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 17. A RING OF PLENTY A wreath ring exhibit (will be displayed and judged flat on tabling) featuring autumnal plant materials to include some fruits/ vegetables/ nuts or seeds, space allowed 30cm diameter. 5 3 2 18. NOVICE CLASS Only for competitors who have never won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize at a Bream Show: 5 3 2 GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT A portable arrangement of seasonal produce, displayed in a basket as a Harvest Festival gift (any cut flowers/foliage included must remain turgid or be in water eg orchid tubes or similar), displayed on tabling, viewed all round but judged from front, space allowed 24cm x 24cm, height optional. B.H.S. CHALLENGE CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 13 17 ALWYN PAGE TROPHY for BEST IN SHOW in Classes 13 18 Prize Cards for Highly Commended / Commended exhibits awarded at Judge s discretion.
DOMESTIC SECTION Entry Fee 50p per Class Points awarded: 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd 2 All food must be covered labels optional Class 1st 2nd 3rd 19. SIX BISCUITS Any variety 20. SIX MINCE PIES Short crust pastry 21. VICTORIA SPONGE SANDWICH Using own recipe 22. PLATED APPLE TART Pastry top and bottom 23. SIX MUFFINS Any variety 24. SIX SMALL DECORATED CAKES For a children s party 25 A QUICHE 26. CHOCOLATE CAKE Own recipe 27. FRUIT CAKE Using own recipe, 7 tin 28. ONE JAR OF RASPBERRY JAM 29. ONE JAR OF JAM Any variety
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 30. ONE JAR OF MARMALADE Any variety 31. ONE JAR OF PICKLES Any variety 32. ONE JAR OF CHUTNEY Any variety 33. ONE JAR OF CHUTNEY Piccalilli 34. ONE JAR OF HONEY 12oz / 16oz jars 35. CARROT AND WALNUT CAKE See below for recipe PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL JARS (EXCEPT HONEY) TO BE IN 1lb / 450g JARS. WAX SEAL AND CELLOPHANE COVER ONLY WILMSHURST CHALLENGE CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 19 35
CLASS 35 RECIPE Ingredients 200g plain flour CARROT AND WALNUT CAKE 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 170g caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla essence 110ml vegetable oil 140g grated carrot 60g chopped walnuts ½ teaspoon cinnamon 90g grated apple 90g sultanas For the icing: Method 50g butter 25g icing sugar 250g full fat cream cheese A few drops of vanilla essence 1. Line a 20cm (8 inch) cake tin. 2. Heat oven to 170oC (gas mark 3/4). 3. Sift flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and cinnamon into a mixing bowl. 4. Make a well in the centre and add the eggs, oil and vanilla and combine well. 5. Stir in the grated carrot, walnuts, grated apple and sultanas. Mix well. 6. Transfer the mixture to the tin and bake for approximately 1hour and 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely before icing. 7. To make the icing: put the icing ingredients into a bowl and whisk using a hand whisk until smooth. 8. Spread the icing on top of the cake.
CRAFT SECTION Entry Fee 50p per Class Points awarded: 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd - 2 Class 1st 2nd 3rd 36. TWO CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS Using any craft and materials 37. A HAND-KNITTED ITEM Must be made by the exhibitor 38. AN ITEM OF CROCHET 39. HAND-MADE TOY Any materials 40. AN ITEM OF DECOUPAGE 41. AN ARTWORK EXHIBIT Painting or drawing, any medium, not framed, not exceeding 42cm by 30cm 42. A HAND-MADE GREETINGS CARD 43. A PRESSED FLOWER PICTURE OR CARD 44. ANY OTHER SOFT CRAFT Cushions, felting etc. 45. ANY OTHER HARD CRAFT Ceramics, beadwork etc. 46. KNITTING ON A THEME Knitting or crochet: A posy of flowers in a vase DAMSELL CUP FOR MOST POINTS AWARDED IN CLASSES 36 46 IRENE SMITH AWARD FOR BEST CRAFT IN CLASSES 44 AND 45
PHOTOGRAPHY Entry Fee 50p per Class Points awarded: 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd 2 Class 1st 2nd 3rd 47. SHADES AND SHADOWS 48. FOREST BOUNTY 49. THE OLD DOOR ALL PHOTOS CAN BE BLACK & WHITE, COLOUR OR DIGITALLY PRODUCED. THEY MUST NOT BE MOUNTED NOT TO EXCEED 10 X 8 (25CM X 20CM) THEY MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY THE EXHIBITOR CHILDREN S SECTION Free Entry Entries will be judged in two categories:- A: Children aged under 9 on October 27 th 2018 B: Children aged between 9 and 15 on October 27 th 2018 Please put child s age on Entry Form and Exhibit Class 1st 2nd 3rd 50. CARVED PUMPKIN Small to medium size 1.50 1 50p 51. DECORATED HARD-BOILED EGG 1.50 1 50p 52. HAND-MADE BRACELET Any materials 53. PICTURE OF A WITCH OR A GHOST Any medium, size not exceeding 30cm by 21cm 1.50 1 50p 1.50 1 50p
BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY OFFERS ALL THIS FOR ONLY 8 PER PERSON, PER YEAR:- Indoor Meetings held in the West Dean Centre (Bream Community Centre) at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month Talks and demonstrations given by invited speakers Seed and plant swaps Social events such as an annual dinner and an annual trip Visits to interesting local gardens A Summer Show in August and a Chrysanthemum Show in October Informative newsletters Follow us on Facebook Full details are available in our Annual Programme, and on our website www.breamgardeners.net.
The Committee of Bream Gardening Society are extremely grateful to those who have so generously sponsored various classes in the Show
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