Far Forest Countryside Show Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August 2016

Callow Hill Showground, Far Forest, DY14 9DA

Horticultural Show

Celebrating Beatrix Potter’s 150th Birthday

Schedule 2016

Categories and Cups 2016

Points will be awarded as follows: 1st -4 points, 2nd-3 points, 3rd-2 points, each entry-1 point Alderman Frost Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Veg & Fruit section. W.A. Pound Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Flower section. G. Clancy Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Cookery section. H. Hickton Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Home Craft section. Far Forest Society Rose Bowl Awarded for the highest number of point gained in the Floral Art section. Bob Parkin Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Photography section. B. Lawley Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained by a child under 12 years in the Children’s and Teenagers section. Bill White Nurseries Trophy Awarded for the highest number of points gained by a young person in the Children’s and Teenagers section (Aged 12 to 16). The Far Forest Society Salver Awarded for the highest number of points gained by a member of the Far Forest Society. The Age Concern Award Awarded for the highest number of points gained by a senior citizen (60 years plus) in the Cookery & Home Craft Section. W.I. Shield Awarded to the winning entry in the WI Special 2016 Section. The John Simmonds Memorial Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained by an adult or child in the art and crafts sections (Home Crafts, Floral Art, Photography & Children’s Arts & Crafts). H.C. Styles Cup Awarded to the overall winner of Horticulture (Fruit, Veg & Flower sections). To be chosen by the Fruit, Veg & Flower judges. Church Warden Cup Awarded for ‘Best in Show’ to be chosen by the Horticultural Show Secretary and Show Manager.

Far Forest Countryside Show 2016 Horticultural Show

Dear Exhibitors, Enclosed you will find the schedule for the Horticultural Show at the 2016 Far Forest Countryside Show. Following the success of last year’s 2 day show with over 10,000 visitors the show will be Saturday and Sunday again this year. In the Horticultural Show we are celebrating the 150th Birthday of Beatrix Potter following the success of the societies float in Bewdley Carnival. We have some new classes in the schedule including a Beatrix Potter theme in each section, along with some old favourites. We also have the exciting new addition of a Home and Garden Theatre, sponsored by Wyre Hire, in the Horticulture Marquee so as well as exhibiting, you can pick up some gardening, craft and cookery tips. We have decided to return to our policy of Free Entry of exhibits so there’s no excuse for not entering. You can also enter online www.BillWhiteNurseries.co.uk/FarForestShow and we have a new trophy to award in the 12 -16 yrs Section. I look forward to seeing you at the show and wish you luck with your entries.

Bill White (Horticulture Show Secretary) Bill White Nurseries, Lem Hill, Cleobury Road, Far Forest.

Wyre Hire at Bill White Nurseries Sponsors of the Horticulture Theatre

Show rules and conditions 1. All entry forms to arrive at Bill White Nurseries by Friday 5th August 2016. 2. Delivery and Staging of exhibits between 6 and 9pm on Friday 12th August

2016. No late entries will be accepted. 3. Winners Presentations will take place in the Show Ring at 3.00pm on Sunday

14th August. Entries should not be removed before 4.30pm on Sunday 14th August 2016.

4. Judging will commence at 8am before the show opens on Saturday 13th 2016 (Approx 3 hrs.).

5. No exhibitors or public are allowed in the marquee while judging is in progress. 6. One entry only in each class per exhibitor. 7. Prizes will be awarded by the judges, whose decision will be final the names of

the exhibitors will not be on show during judging. 8. Any complaint must be made in writing, as a formal protest to the show

secretary. The letter must also include a £5 administration fee and should be submitted on the first show day before 3pm. The fee will be returned if the committee should rule in favour of the protest. The committee’s word is final.

9. Exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor & be grown or produced by them. A committee representative may inspect the crops at any time.

10. The committee may retain for investigation any exhibit over which there may be a dispute.

11. All exhibits must be free from disease. 12. Vegetables may be washed but not trimmed in such a manner as to conceal their

age or identity. 13. Each exhibit will be marked with the entrant’s number only. 14. The committee reserves the right to cancel any class owing to insufficient entries

or to make any alteration. 15. The committee will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibit

or item of personal property. 16. No exhibitor may act as a steward to the judges in the class or classes they have

entered. 17. The Society will only be responsible for the tables, vases will not be supplied. 18. In the Floral Art class, flowers and foliage need not be grown by the exhibitor. 19. The judges whose decision in all cases shall be final and subject to no appeal at

law shall decide anything not included in the rules. 20. The committee and judges reserve the right of interpreting any imperfectly

worded rule or condition. 21. The marquee will have overnight security prior to the event. 22. No commercial advertising is allowed on any exhibit. Any queries please contact Bill White, Bill White Nurseries (Tel: 01299 266326 or Email: horticulturalshow@billwhitenurseries.co.uk)

FAR FOREST SOCIETY Charity No. 205210

Vegetables & Fruit Section - Alderman Frost Cup

1. A collection of four distinct vegetables (not to exceed

3’ wide x 2’6” deep) 2. Five potatoes on a plate 3. Five runner beans 4. Three carrots 5. Five onions 6. Five pods of peas 7. Three beetroots 8. Six tomatoes on a plate 9. One cabbage 10. Any combination of 3 fruits (strawberries,

blackcurrants, raspberries, plums etc) 11. ‘Something different’ - fruit or vegetable of your

choice (none of the above)

Flower Section - W. A. Pound Cup

12. Three blooms of one variety 13. One Hydrangea bloom 14. One Hybrid Tea Rose 15. Three Dahlia blooms 16. Basket of Dahlias arranged for all round effect 17. One vase Sweet Peas 18. One Fuchsia plant (max 8” diameter pot) 19. One flowering pot plant (max 8” diameter pot) 20. One foliage pot plant (max 8” diameter pot) 21. A planted shoe, boot or a Mr McGregor’s Wellington

Cookery Section - G. Clancy Cup

22. A jar of jam 23. A jar of marmalade 24. A jar of chutney 25. Six free range eggs 26. Six fruit scones 27. Fruit pie on a plate (pastry top & bottom) 28. Victoria Sandwich (7”, jam, no cream) 29. Plate of 6 biscuits 30. Bread of your choice in a basket 31. A bottle of homemade none alcoholic Ginger Beer

Home Craft Section - H. Hickton Cup

32. An item of hand-knitting, crochet or lace 33. An item of needlecraft 34. An item of tapestry, cross stitch or embroidery 35. A detailed close-up drawing (pencil, charcoal or pastel) 36. A life painting (watercolour, acrylic or oil) 37. An item of woodwork/wood turning 38. An item of pottery/ceramics 39. Decorative Party bunting 40. An item of jewellery 41. Botanical Art – Beatrix Potter Inspired

Floral Art Section - Far Forest Society Rose Bowl

(No artificial flowers or foliage – accessories allowed)

42. A pair of complimentary buttonholes (male & female) 43. A trug basket 44. Driftwood table piece 45. Our Wyre Forest arrangement – all foliage,

accessories allowed 46. Arrangement in a teacup “Fit for the Queen”

Photography Section - Bob Parkin Cup

(Maximum size 8”x 10” with or without mount, no frames)

47. Garden wildlife 48. A local event (concerts, parties, festivals, etc) 49. A Wyre Forest study 50. A pet 51. Wedding Celebration 52. Humorous/curious with caption 53. Still Life - Beatrix Potter themed

Children & Teenager Section - B. Lawley Cup (Under 12) & Bill White Nurseries Trophy (Age 12-16)

54. A planted pot no more than three plants (2 litres) 55. A Birthday Card for the Queen’s 90th Birthday 56. A miniature Mr McGregor’s garden (Tray/Container

up to 30 cm) 57. An item of needlecraft (knitting, crochet, sewing, etc) 58. A painting (Maximum size: A4) 59. An animal drawing (Maximum size: A4) 60. A wildlife photograph (Maximum size: 8” x 10”)

WI Special Category (One entry per WI) – WI Shield

61. A birthday tea tray for the Queen’s 90th Birthday (Max 60 cm)

Home and Garden Theatre (in the Horticulture Marquee)

A full programme of craft and gardening talks and demonstrations will be held in the Horticulture Show Theatre on Saturday and Sunday

• Gardeners Question Time • Judges Tips on Exhibiting

• Wildlife Gardening • Cake Decorating and Sugar Pulling

• Nature Photography • Lamb Butchery

• Gardening for Butterflies • Demonstrations from locally based craft experts

• Floristry demonstration • More to be Announced

Don’t miss our Gardeners Question Time Get Your FREE Theatre Programme on Entry to the

Showground

New this

year

Entry Form *maximum ONE entry per class

Name & Address: …………………………………………………………………………………

….....………………………………………….....................……………....... Tel No:.………….……………………………… Age(child)………………

Are you a member of the Far Forest Society? Yes/No Over 60 years of age? (For the Age Concern Trophy) Yes/No

Section Class Description

Please return to Bill White Nurseries, Lem Hill, Far Forest, DY14 9EB

Or enter online at www.BillWhiteNureseries.co.uk/FarForestShow

Entry Form – continuation page Section Class Description

Proud Sponsors of Far Forest Horticultural Show Far Forest Countryside Show

Proud Sponsors of Far Forest Countryside Show Home and Garden Theatre

Wyre Hire Inspired Hire for Your Special Event

We offer hire of Plants, Trees, Furniture, Lighting and other

Decorations for Weddings, Parties and Corporate Events For more details visit the Home and Garden Theatre in the

Horticulture Marquee

www.WyreHire.co.uk

Growing Plants for a Greener

Future

Join our Free gardening Club for regular talks and workshops and 5% discount off all purchases

We are located on the B4117 at Far Forest, just beyond

the Forest Stores

www.BillWhiteNurseries.co.uk Tel: (01299) 266326

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Late Entertainment Saturday

A fun day out for all the family Weekend Tickets & Camping

Available