FLOWERS

FRUIT

VEGETABLES

HANDICRAFTS

COOKERY

Groby Gardening Society&

Groby Women’s Institute

GrobyAnnual Show

2014

at the

Village Hall

Saturday 16th August

at 2.30pm

All classes may be enteredby everybody

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Annual Show

Programme

Saturday16th August 2013

2:30 - Show Opens

3:40 - Presentation of Prizes

4:00 - Draw of Raffle Prizes

4:30 - Auction of Exhibits

Exhibits may be entered and staged

Friday 15th August from 7 pm to 9 p.m.

Saturday 16th 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.

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List of Trophies

Croxtall Shield - Most points in Floral Section (Classes 1 to 17)

Callis Shield - Most points in Container Plants Section (Classes 18 to 24)

Jarram Shield - Most points in Fruit & Vegetables Section plus classes 52 and 53

(Classes 25 to 51)

The Richardson Plate First in Class 51

DA Colledge Shield First in Class 77

Parish Council - Best Exhibit in the Young Person’s Section Young Persons Cup (Classes 54 to 59)

Gamble Shield - Most points in Flower Arrangements Section (Classes 60 to 63)

Firth Shield - Most points in Cookery & Preserves andHandicrafts Sections (Classes 64 to 85)

GGS Cup - Best Exhibit in Show

WI Trophy - 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 - Most points in Show

Further information about the Gardening Society or the Show may be obtained from

The Show Secretary, Jane Marston Tel. (0116) 23213844

Floral Section

One vase unless otherwise stated.1. Rose – one specimen - hybrid tea or large flowered rose2. 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 only4. 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 stems6. Dahlias – five stems7. Sweet or flowering Peas – five stems8. Marigolds – five stems9. Annuals – five stems of one kind, own foliage10. Perennials - five stems of one kind, own foliage11. Gladiolus – one spike12. Fuchsia – board of six flower heads (board not to exceed 9”x6”) stems

to reach water or oasis13. Rudbeckia – five stems14. Flowering shrub – three stems15. Clematis – one flower16. Hosta – a single leaf 17. Pansy/Viola - board of six flower heads (board not to exceed 9”x6”)

stems to reach water or oasis.

Container Plants

18. Fuchsia19. Foliage or grass plant20. Any flowering plant excluding Fuchsia. 21. A cactus or succulent22. A fern23. Hosta24. A small pot of plants for the patio table. Container not to exceed

approx. 6ins (15 cms) diameter.

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Fruit and Vegetables

25. Apples – three on a plate26. Plums – six on a plate27. Blackberries – twelve with stalks on a plate28. Any other kind of fruit not named in the above classes *29. Beetroot – three globe, leaves trimmed to approx. 3”30. Carrots – three, leaves trimmed to approx. 3”31. Runner Beans – six with stalks 32. French Beans – six with stalks on a plate 33. Onions – three trimmed, each 8 oz. weight or under34. Onions – three trimmed, each over 8 oz. weight35. Potatoes – five on a plate of one variety36. Tomatoes – six with calyces on a plate37. Tomatoes – twelve small fruited or cherry with calyces on a plate38. Courgettes – three on a plate.39. Marrow – one pair40. Cucumber – one41. Cabbage – one head lightly trimmed with approx. 3” stem42. Peas – six pods on a plate43. Rhubarb – three sticks trimmed44. Sweet corn – two cobs45. An exhibit comprising one flower, one fruit and one vegetable46. A vase of mixed culinary herbs. Exhibitor to provide own vase.47. Any other kind of vegetable not included in the above classes *48. The longest Runner Bean.49. Grobys Gruesome – an example of fruit or veg that raises a smile.

* Quantity to be as given in the table of valid exhibits (page 12)

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A Collection of Vegetables

Sponsored by Groby Allotment Society

50 A container of mixed vegetables – displayed for effect

Vegetables to displayed within a container measuring not more than 12ins by 18ins. 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. Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces.

1st Prize £5

Richardson Plate

51 A collection of items for the salad on a plate

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Young Person’s Section

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.

52 A creature made from recycled materials.

53. Flapjacks – four on a plate

54. A handmade birthday card.

55. A model garden – using a standard seed tray

56. A “Humpty Dumpty” using an empty eggshell with growing mustard & cress hair – decorate your egg and display I an eggcup.

57. A Small Flower Arrangement – in a jam jar.

58. How many different items can you fit in a small matchbox xxxxx. Please provide a numbered list of the items in the box.

Prizes for classes 54 to 59 1st…£2 2nd…£1 3rd…50p

Flower Arrangements

59. A miniature exhibit of flowers and foliage. Arrangement not to exceed 4” (10 cm approx.) overall.

60. An arrangement of flowers & foliage using a teacup & saucer. Not to exceed 9ins (22cms) overall

61. “It will be all White on the night” an arrangement of flowers and foliage. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) overall.

62. Special Prize “Lest We Forget – 100 years since the start of World One” Accessories allowed. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) overall.

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Cookery and Preserves

All item of classes 63 – 70 and class 77 must be covered (loosely) with cling film, this will be removed shortly before judging and replaced after judging.

63. Jam Tarts – 5 on a plate 64. A Garden Cake – e.g. Using carrots, beetroot, courgettes etc. To be

baked in your choice of a loaf, round or square tin – decorated or not, as recipe requires – please supply a list od ingredients.

65. Cup Cakes (judged for cake and decoration) – 4 on a plate. 66. Flapjacks – 5 on a plate. Your own recipe.67. Fruit Pie – pastry top & bottom approx. 8” diameter68. Cheese Scones – 4 on a plate 69. A dessert for a dinner party – served in a wine glass.70. A small loaf of bread – 1lb. approx.71. Marmalade – 1lb approx..72. Jam – soft fruit, 1lb. approx.73. Jam – stone fruit, 1lb. approx.74. Lemon Curd – ½ lb. approx.75. Fruit jelly – ½ lb. approx. 76. Chutney – 1lb. approx.

D A Colledge Shield

77. A homemade packed lunch for 1 adult. A homemade drink may accompany the packed lunch. To be packed/displayed for effect.

Handicrafts

For all classes – the items should not have been previously exhibited at this show

78. A pair of bedsocks for and Adult – to be donated to Age UK.79. A painted picture.80. An item of needle work – may include knitting.81. A Handmade card of any medium – for any occasion. 82. A photograph* - “Action”83. A photograph* – “A Local View”84. Any other item of craft not included in the above classes.

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

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Best Exhibit in the Floral SectionClasses 1 to 17

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Container SectionClasses 18 to 24

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Fruit and Vegetable SectionClasses 25 to 51

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Flower Arrangements SectionClasses 60 to 63

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Cookery & Preserves Section Classes 64 to 76

Prize...£5

Best Exhibit in the Handicrafts SectionSponsored by Groby WI Classes 78 to 85

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 Women’s Institute programmes for March to December 2014 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.

13th Feb The World of Roses Ann Bird

22nd Feb Half day visit to Hodstock Snowdrops

13th March Growing for Showing Clive Bevan

10th April Dahlias David Bates

8th May Plant Propagation John Stirland

17th May Plant Sale @ Groby Village Hall

12th June Evening visit to private garden Newtown Linford

19th June Day trip to Easton Walled Garden

10th July The Chelsea Chop Helen Osborne

31st July – 2nd Aug Three day trip (2 nights) Gardens of South East England

14th Aug National Garden Scheme Colin Olie

16th Aug THE VILLAGE SHOW

11th Sept A Sensory Quiz Evening

9th Oct Garden Birds, Autumn & Winter David Tideswell

13th Nov The Woodland Trust Sarah Croft

11th Dec Christmas Party

8th Jan 2015 AGM

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The Groby Women’s Institute meets in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month

16th January‘Murder Most Foul’ - Blue Badge Guide

Caroline Roberts

20th FebruaryBelly Dancing Theory & Practice Roxanne Dinsdale

20th MarchPudding Taste & Try Evening Social Evening17th April 'You can't be serious!'Tales of a Wimbledon Umpire 1988 - 2012 Alan Gray M.B.E.

15th May Resolutions Social Evening19th JuneTai Chi theory & having a go Nasser Butt

17th JulyStilton Cheese Debra Spencer

21st AugustStammering Toastmaster Steve West18th SeptemberTalk Singing Rev. Helen Hayes16th OctoberFarmhouse Cookery Christmas Brenda Featherstone20th NovemberAGM Social Evening11th DecemberHistory of Sausages Demo & Try Alf Pallett

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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 2 Lettuces 2Beans (Broad) 6 pods Marrow 2Beans (Runner) 6 pods Mustard ¥Beans (French) 6 pods Mushrooms 8Beetroot 3 Onions 3Brussels Sprouts 10 Onions (Pickling) 8Cabbage 1 Onions (Green.Salad) 6Carrots 3 Parsnips 2Cauliflower 1 Peas 6 podsCelery 2 Potatoes 5Celeriac 2 Radish (Salad) 8Chicory 2 Shallots 7Chives 1bunch Spinach 8 - 12 leavesCorn Salad § Swedes 2Cress ¥ Sweet Corn 2Cucumbers 2 Sweet Pepper 2Dandelion 5 heads Tomatoes (large) 4Endive 3 heads Tomatoes (medium) 6Florence Fennel 2 Tomatoes (Small) 12Kohl Rabi 2 Turnips 3Leeks 2 Watercress 1 bunch

Apples, Cooking 3 Kiwi Fruit 2Apples, Desert 3 Medlars 6Apricots 2 Melon 1Cherries 12 Nectarines 2Currants (Black) * Nuts 6-9 oz.Currants (not black) * Peaches 2Damsons 12 Plums (Cooking) 5Figs 2 Plums (Dessert) 5Gooseberries 12 Quinces 2Grapes (Bunch) 1 Raspberries 12Hybrid Berries 12 Strawberries 10

* Bunches - 6 - 9 oz. approx. § Bunch of 5 plants. ¥ Exhibit in growth 1 pan 6" approx.

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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.

1 Read the rules and timetable.2 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.

3 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.

4 When more than one item is required they should all be as alike as possible in shape, size and colour.

5 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

6 Here some more tips on various items:Apples - should always have their stalks and not be polishedBlackberries, raspberries, etc. - should have a short stalk attachedBeans and peas - retain a short piece of stalkCabbage - keep approx. 3" of stalkLeeks - wash the rootsLettuce - wrap the roots in a plastic bagPotatoes - should have shallow eyesRadish - leave the leaves onRhubarb - trim the leaves to about 3"Sweetcorn - open the husk to show the grain. Retain the silk tailTomatoes - with calyces attachedMixed flowers - foliage of other plants not allowedRoses - 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 Womens Institute.

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 and classes52 & 53.

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

16th 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 FormsThere 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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Groby Gardening Society and Groby Womens Institute are most grateful for the support given by various organisations and individuals in and around the village.

We wish also to record our thanks to our sponsors and supporters listed below.

Andrew WaldramGroby Allotment SocietyThe United Reformed ChurchThe Community CollegeThe Library The Parish CouncilThe Village Hall Committee

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