The society will hold 2 shows this year · 8. Special clear plastic domes are provided for the use of exhibitors entering the Domestic Classes to protect uncovered food dishes. If

SDGS Show Schedules 2018 Page 2

The society will hold 2 shows this year

Spring and Autumn.

There will be no Summer Show Full details of the shows can be obtained from

Mrs Brenda Page - SHOW SECRETARY

Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescombe TN33 0QL

01424 870455

[email protected]

or on the Society’s web site - www.sedlescombegardensociety.org.uk

SEDLESCOMBE AND DISTRICT GARDEN SOCIETY

PRESIDENT

Miss Peggy Cain

HONORARY MEMBERS

Mr D Banks Miss M Cain Mrs D Downey Mr K Ferguson Mr M Mayhew

Mr J Parsons Mrs S Parsons Mrs J Rowe Mr R Spurrell Mr J Tunstall

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COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN: Mr Rod Eldridge, 15 Park Shaw,

Sedlescombe, TN33 0PP 01424 870983

VICE-CHAIRMAN: Mrs Rosemary Farley, 21 East View Terrace,

Sedlescombe, TN33 OPY 01424 870533

SECRETARY: Mrs Brenda Page, Nuthatches, Balcombe Green,

Sedlescombe TN33 0QL 01424 870455

TREASURER: Mr Trevor Thomas, 15 Gorselands,

Sedlescombe, TN33 0PT. 01424 870177

MEMBERSHIP Mr Dave Brabants, The Haven,

SECRETARY: Sandrock Hill, Sedlescombe, TN33 0QR. 01424 871436

Committee Members

Mrs Jacinta Davidson 01424 870433 Mrs Susan Fritzsche 01424 870169

Mrs Marie Jackson 01424 870512 Mr Peter Jackson 01424 870512

Mr Simon Lawrence 01424 871557 Mr Andy Waters 01424 870693


SHOW RULES 1. All exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor and, except for the Floral Art

classes, plants and plant produce must have been grown by the exhibitor. 2. Entry forms for exhibiting at all Shows should be returned to the Show Secretary

not later than the Thursday preceding the date of the Shows. 3. Late entries will be accepted only at the Show Secretary’s discretion. 4. All Shows are open to both members and non-members. No fees for exhibiting are

payable at any of the Shows. 5. No exhibitor may enter more than one exhibit in any one Class. 6. The kind of vegetable or fruit exhibited must be listed in the Horticultural Show

Handbook of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) unless the class description states otherwise. Exhibitors wishing to verify the eligibility of an entry should contact the Show Secretary.

7. Special show vases are provided for exhibitors entering the Cut Flowers and Foliage Classes and these should be used unless otherwise stated in the Schedule.

8. Special clear plastic domes are provided for the use of exhibitors entering the Domestic Classes to protect uncovered food dishes. If the domes are inappropriate for the exhibit then cling film or other protective wrapping must be used.

9. Use clear bottles and flanged corks or screw tops for exhibits in the Wine Classes and clear, green or amber bottles with removable tops in the Beer Class.

10. Disqualification from a class will result if a specified number of items in the class description and any restrictions such as space and pot size are not adhered to.

11. Exhibits must be staged on the morning of each Show before 10.15 a.m. after which the venue will be cleared of all persons not involved with judging. Class Cards will be available for collection and these must be placed with the Exhibitor’s name face down at the appropriate exhibit.

12. For the convenience of exhibitors who cannot attend at the correct time to stage their entries, the exhibits, marked with the owner’s name and Class number, may be given beforehand to the Show Secretary for staging.

13. Judging at all Shows will be guided by the rules of the RHS, The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) and The National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI). All prizes are awarded at the discretion of the judges whose decision is final. The judges have the power to withhold any award in any Class in which the entries are not judged to be up to the required standard. Special prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the Show Team.

14. Points are awarded as follows; 1st Prize - 3 points, 2nd Prize - 2 points, 3rd Prize - 1 point, Highly Commended - 1/2 point. Certain classes may attract double or triple points. Such classes will be clearly labelled in the show schedules.

15. Prize money is awarded only in respect of the Young Gardeners’ Classes. 16. Any objection must be lodged with the Show Secretary before the prize giving. 17. Exhibitors are required to remove their exhibits after prize giving and before 5.00

p.m. Items left on the tables after that time will be disposed of at the discretion of the Show Secretary.

18. The Society, while taking all reasonable care, will not be responsible for any loss or damage to materials used as exhibits or in the staging.

19. All trophies must be returned directly to the Show Secretary at least one month before the next holding of the Show for which it is awarded.


SPRING SHOW

Sedlescombe Village Hall on

Saturday 7th April 2018 Open at 2.00 p.m.

Presentation of Awards and Prizes at 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults - 50p Children - Free

Exhibits accepted from members of the Society and non-members. Staging of entries 8.00am to 10.15am

SECTION A: CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

A1 “My Most Colourful Flower”. One stem. Entry accepted on the day. A2 Any Primula type, one stem. A3 Any non-bulbous plant not eligible for Class A2 (Hellebores, Pansies, etc.)

Five flowering stems on a board (supplied). A4 Fresh mixed flowers. A5 Heather, five flowering stems, one or more cultivars. A6 Daphne, one stem. A7 Daffodil, mixed, three or more cultivars. A8 Daffodil, miniature, three stems, one or more cultivar, flower not exceeding 5 cm. A9 Trumpet daffodil, (Division 1), three stems, one or more cultivars. A10 Trumpet daffodil, (Division 1), one stem. A11 Large cupped daffodil, (Division 2), three stems, one or more cultivars. A12 Small cupped daffodil, (Division 3), three stems, one or more cultivars. A13 Daffodil eligible for Classes 11 and 12, (Divisions 2 or 3), one stem. A14 Double daffodil, (Division 4), three stems, one or more cultivars. A15 Double daffodil, (Division 4), one stem. A16 Daffodil excluding those of Divisions 1 - 4, three stems, one or more cultivars. A17 Daffodil, one stem each of five cultivars from one or more Divisions to show

diversity of colour and form. A18 Tulip, three stems, one or more cultivars. A19 Tulip, parrot, three stems. A20 Any other bulbous plant, three flowering stems of a single species or cultivar,

outdoor grown. A21 One stem of flower eligible for Classes A18, A19 and A20. A22 Forsythia, three stems. A23 Wallflower, five stems, single or mixed colours. A24 Camellia, one stem, can have more than one flower or bud. A25 Rhododendron, one stem, can have more than one flower or bud. A26 Shrub or tree foliage, three stems of one species or cultivar. A27 Shrub or tree flowers, three stems of one species or cultivar. A28 Mixture of shrub and tree foliage and flowers. A29 Any other flower for which there is no separate class, five stems.


SECTION B: POT PLANTS

B1 “My Pride and Joy”. Entry accepted on the day. B2 “Martinette”, single daffodil bulb in a pot (Members only - bulb supplied at

2017 AGM) B3 Foliage plant, any type. B4 Flowering plant, any type. B5 Any orchid in a pot. B6 A collection of plants. 90cm of tabling allowed. A single grouping of either

foliage, flowering cacti or succulent plants or any mixed grouping of plant types may be exhibited. Double points are awarded.

B7 An alpine, any type, one or more plants in a pot or container. B8 An African violet in a pot or container. B9 Hyacinth, maximum number of three, any colour, in a pot or container. B10 Polyanthus, any colour, in a pot or container. B11 Tulips, maximum number of five, any colour, in a pot or container. B12 Primrose, flowers and leaves in a pot or container. B13 A cyclamen, any colour, in a pot or container. B14 Any other bulbous plant or plants of a single species or cultivar, pot grown. B15 Ornamental plant seedlings, six, any type, ready for planting out.

SECTION C: VEGETABLES AND FRUIT C1 “Ready-to-Go”. Vegetable or fruit plant, single or group of same cultivar, ready

to grow on. Entry accepted on the day. C2 Broad beans, two plants, ready to pot on or plant out. C3 Marrow, single variety, two plants ready to pot on or plant out. C4 Pumpkin, single variety, two plants ready to pot on or plant out. C5 Tomato, single variety, two plants ready to pot on or plant out. C6 Vegetable or salad plant seedlings, six, ready to pot on or plant out. C7 Rhubarb, two stems. C8 Leeks, two. C9 Purple sprouting broccoli, three stems. C10 Chard, six leaves, one or more cultivars. C11 Herbs, culinary, four kinds with stems in water. Flowers should be excluded. C12 Vegetable or fruit, not a plant, not in Classes C2 to C11, at least two of the type.

Don’t miss our Plant Exchange on May 5th Plants and Seeds to purchase provided by

FRIARY GARDENERS "Where people grow and plants smile”


SECTION D: FLORAL ART

Niche spaces are provided for Classes D1, D3 & D4. Unless otherwise stated maximum exhibit dimensions are 60cm wide by 45 cm deep. No restriction on height. D1 “Over The Rainbow”. An exhibit. D2 “Less Is More”. A ‘Petite’ exhibit. Maximum size: 25 cm for any dimension

except the diagonal. Open tabling. D3 “Sussex Life”. An exhibit. D4 “All In A Spin”. An exhibit. For exhibitors with limited experience. Points

contribute towards the Maureen Baker Cup. D5 “Royal Air Force 100th Anniversary”. (Men only). An exhibit. Open tabling.

SECTION E: DOMESTIC

E1 “Beatrix PotterTea Party”. Entrants are asked to lay out a place setting appropriate to the theme with cutlery and crockery and using items of their choice but to include samples from at least four of the Domestic Classes. Entries will be judged on overall presentation and the same criteria as for the Domestic Classes.

Preserves E2 Pickled vegetable, any type (onion, gherkin, cucumber, etc.), one jar. E3 Jam, any type, one jar. E4 Citrus fruit marmalade, one jar. E5 Plum chutney, one jar. (min of 2 months old) E6 Chutney, any type other than plum, one jar. (min of 2 months old) Baking and other E7 Quiche Lorraine (mandatory recipe - see page 8). E8 Shortbread fingers, five. E9 Macaroons, three. E10 Fruit crumble (any fruit). E11 Individual butterfly cakes (vanilla sponge base), three. E12 Cheese straws, five. E13 Fruit scones, three. E14 Wholemeal bread rolls, five, each presented in a different shape. E15 Round carrot cake with top frosting/icing. E16 Coconut ice, five pieces. Home made wine and beer E17 Red wine, one bottle. E18 White wine, one bottle. E19 Beer, one bottle. E20 Any liquor, any size bottle.


SECTION F: HANDICRAFTS F1 “Wheels Within Wheels”, any item of handicraft. F2 An article of knitwear, crochet, embroidery, or counted thread, any style.

(Maximum dimensions 60 x 90 cm). F3 A painting or drawing of spring flowers, any media. F4 An item of paper craft. F5 An up-cycled article, any media (brief explanation about origin of materials). F6 An item of handicraft not included in Classes F2 to F5 (Pottery, carvings...).

SECTION G: PHOTOGRAPHIC Photographs must not exceed A5 size, may be black and white or colour and not include computer generated special effects unless otherwise stated. Can be mounted. G1 “Budding Gardener”. G2 “Movement”. G3 “At Play”. G4 “Spring Flowers/Plants”. SECTION Y: YOUNG GARDENERS 7 Years & under Y1 Make three jam tarts. Y2 Decorate an egg (a polystyrene egg is fine). Y3 Create a picture based on one of Roald Dahl’s books (any media). Y4 Arrange a vase of spring flowers. Y5 Make an embroidered bookmark (simple cross stitch design on Aida fabric). Y6 Decorate three round biscuits with Easter designs. 8 to 10 years Y7 Make three jam tarts. Y8 Decorate an egg (a polystyrene egg is fine). Y9 Create a picture based on one of Roald Dahl’s books (any media). Y10 Arrange a vase of spring flowers. Y11 Make an embroidered bookmark (any stitches). Y12 Decorate three round biscuits with Easter designs. 11 to 15 years Y13 Make three jam tarts. Y14 Decorate an egg (a polystyrene egg is fine). Y15 Create a picture based on one of Roald Dahl’s books (any media). Y16 Arrange a vase of spring flowers. Y17 Make an embroidered bookmark (any stitches). Y18 Decorate three round biscuits with Easter designs.


Mandatory Recipe Quiche Lorraine

Method: 1. Pastry - sift flour and salt, rub in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs 2. Sprinkle water over, mix to crumbly paste. Draw together and turn out onto

floured surface. Knead until smooth, then roll out and line a 8 inch (20.5cm) flan tin.

3. Cut bacon into strips and fry until soft, then drain and place in base of pastry case 4. Heat milk and cream to just below boiling point. Remove from heat and combine

with beaten eggs. 5. Season to taste and add nutmeg. Pour into pastry case 6. Bake at 2000C (4000F) Mark 6 for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 1700C

(3250F) Mark 3 and bake for further 35-45 minutes until set. Ingredients:

225g flour ¼ tsp salt 100g butter cold water to mix 100g streaky bacon 150ml milk 150ml single cream 3 eggs, beaten salt & fresh ground pepper large pinch ground nutmeg

Get organised and enter

our Family Competition

at the Autumn Show.

See Page 16


SPRING SHOW AWARDS

Award 2017 Winner

Section A – Cut Flowers & Foliage KFHS Certificate of Merit Class A1 Hills Trophy for most points all classes Crowhurst Cup for best exhibit classes A2 - A29

Fay Rose Nicholas Wilde Eve Bradbury

Section B – Pot Plants KFHS Certificate of Merit Class B1 South East England Daffodil Group Certificate Class B2 Banks Trophy for most points all classes Society Shield for best exhibit classes B3 - B15

Chris Hone Sue Parsons Chris Hone Rebekah Carpenter

Section C – Vegetables KFHS Certificate of Merit Class C1 Aris Cup for most points all classes Society Shield for best exhibit classes C2 - C12

Darrell Johnson Barry Bradbury Rod Eldridge

Section D – Floral Art Challenge Cup for most points all classes D1 to D5 Society Shield for best exhibit all classes D1 to D5 Society Certificate of Merit - Men only class D5

Joan Rowe Karen Thomas Darrell Johnson

Section E – Domestic Josie Cornish Cup Class E1 Spoon for most points, Preserves & Baking Society Shield for best exhibit, Preserves & Baking Society Shield for most points, Home-made Wine & Beer

John Parsons John Parsons Debbie Wilde Dave Brabants

Section F – Handicraft Society Shield for most points all classes F1-F6 Society Shield for best exhibit all classes F1-F6

Sue Parsons Glenys Sandell

Section G - Photographic Photographic Cup for most points all classes G1-G4 Society Shield for best exhibit all classes G1-G4

Philip Carpenter Philip Carpenter

Section Y – Young Gardeners Challenge Cup for most points Y1-Y18 Society Shield for best exhibit Y1-Y18

Charlotte Carpenter Charlotte Carpenter


SPRING SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 7th April 2018

Write your Class Entry Numbers in the boxes ONE ENTRANT PER FORM

Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Member: Yes/No

Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Please take or send your entry form by Thursday 5th April to:

The Show Secretary, Nuthatches, Balcombe Green, Sedlescombe, TN33 0QL

or the Village Shop, or email: [email protected]

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SPRING SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 7th April 2018


Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Member Yes/No

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Please take or send your entry form by Thursday 5th April to:



Additional entry forms can be found at www.sedlescombegardensociety.org.uk,at

the Village Store or from the Show Secretary

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AUTUMN SHOW Sedlescombe Village Hall

on

Saturday 22nd September 2018 Open at 2.00 p.m.

Presentation of Awards and Prizes at 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults - 50p Children - Free

Exhibits accepted from members of the Society and non-members. Staging between 8.15 am and 10.15 am

SECTION A: CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

A1 “My Best Autumn Flower”. One stem. Entry accepted on the day. A2 Collection of Garden flowers. A3 Aster, three stems. A4 Aster, dwarf, five stems. A5 Heather, five flowering stems, one or more cultivars. A6 Dahlia, medium, single variety cactus, three blooms. A7 Dahlia, medium, single variety, decorative, three bloom. A8 Dahlia, small, single variety, decorative, three blooms. A9 Dahlia, miniature, mixed variety, five blooms. A10 Dahlia, mixed variety, five blooms. A11 Dahlia, pom-pom, five blooms. A12 Dahlia, collerette, three blooms. A13 Dahlia, waterlily, three blooms. All dahlias may be single or mixed colours A14 Helichrysum, five stems, any colour. A15 Pelargonium, three flowering stems, any colour. A16 Marigold, African or French, three stems, any colour. A17 Michaelmas daisy, five stems, mixed. A18 Rose, cluster-flowered, one stem. A19 Rose, one stem, any colour A20 Rose, miniature, one stem. A21 Chrysanthemum, one spray. A22 Chrysanthemum, five stems, mixed. A23 Fuchsia, five blooms on a board (supplied). A24 Pansies or Violas, not mixed, five blooms on a board (supplied). A25 Largest Hydrangea head. A26 Autumn foliage showing either berries or fruits. A27 Autumn foliage demonstrating leaf variation. A28 Ornamental grass, three stems, one or more cultivars.

SECTION B: POT PLANTS

B1 “My Most Treasured Pot Plant”. Entry accepted on the day. B2 Foliage pot plant, pot not exceeding 20 cm internal diameter.


B3 Any orchid in a pot. B4 Flowering pot plant, other than orchid, pot not exceeding 20 cm diameter. B5 Cactus or succulent with or without flowers, one plant. B6 Hibiscus, pot not exceeding 40 cm internal diameter. B7 Geranium, one pot. B8 Fuchsia, one pot. B9 A Collection of fuchsia plants. Up to 90 cm tabling allowed.

SECTION C: VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

C1 “A Harvest Basket”. Garden produce, listed or unlisted by RHS, displayed in a trug or wicker basket, with a produce identification list. Entry accepted on the day.

Vegetables C2 Onion, three. C3 Potato, three, any colour. C4 Tomato, not small-fruited type, any colour, four of one cultivar with calyx. C5 Tomato, small-fruited, any colour, six of one cultivar with calyx. C6 Squash, winter, one. C7 Pumpkin. Judged on weight. C8 Leek, three. C9 Swede, two. C10 Chard, six leaves, one or more cultivars. C11 Carrots, three of one cultivar, any variety. C12 Beetroot, three of one cultivar, globe or cylindrical, any variety. C13 Parsnips, three of one cultivar, any variety. C14 Turnips, three of one cultivar, any variety. C15 Pot grown herb, pot of hand manageable size. C16 Any vegetable, listed or unlisted by RHS, not included in Classes C2 to C14. C17 “Monster Vegetable”. A vegetable much larger than normal. C18 “Funny Veg” A misshapen or unusual vegetable. C19 Pot grown vegetable or salad plant, pot of hand manageable size. Fruit C20 Apple, dessert, three. C21 Apple, cooking, three. C22 Pear, any type, three. C23 Plums, five. C24 Raspberries, nine. C25 Blackberries, nine. C26 Any fruit listed or unlisted by RHS other than in classes C20 to C25. C27 Pot grown fruit plant, pot of hand manageable size. Collections C28 A Collection of salad vegetables, one each of three kinds. C29 A Collection of vegetables, other than salad kinds, one each of three kinds. C30 A Collection of decorative gourds, any variety, maximum number of six. C31 A Collection of fruits, any mix of three cultivars, listed or unlisted by RHS.


SECTION D: FLORAL ART

Niche spaces are provided for Classes D1, D3 & D4. Unless otherwise stated maximum exhibit dimensions are 60cm wide by 45 cm deep. No restriction on height.

D1 “Angel of the Morning”. An exhibit. D2 “Symmetry”. A ‘Petite’ exhibit. Maximum size 25 cm for any dimension except

the diagonal. Open tabling. D3 “Waterfall”. An exhibit. D4 “Autumn Rose”. An exhibit. For exhibitors with limited experience.

Points contribute towards the Maureen Baker Cup. D5 “Sunset”. (Men only). An exhibit. Open tabling.

SECTION E: DOMESTIC

E1 “A Night at the Movies”. Entrants are asked to lay out a place setting appropriate to the theme with

cutlery and crockery and using items of their choice but to include samples from at least four of the Domestic Classes. Entries will be judged on overall presentation and the same criteria as for the Domestic Classes.

Preserves E2 Jam, any type, one jar. E3 Chutney, one jar. (Please provide recipe - min of 2 months old). E4 Citrus fruit marmalade, one jar. E5 Herb jelly, one jar. Baking and other E6 Lemon curd, one jar. E7 A seeded loaf. E8 Banana loaf, 2lb tin. (Mandatory recipe - see page 15). E9 A Lemon Meringue pie, round. E10 Welsh cakes, five. E11 Almond slices, five E12 Vanilla fudge, five pieces. E13 Pinwheels, savoury, three. E14 Walnut scones, three. (Mandatory recipe) - see page 15. E15 “The Great Apple Pie Contest”. Homemade pastry and the recipe of your choice. Maximum diameter of 25 cm.

This is a challenge introduced in 2009 and is sponsored by Asselton House. In addition to a cup there is a £10 voucher to be awarded.

Home made wine and beer E16 Red wine, one bottle. E17 White wine, one bottle. E18 Fruit wine, one bottle. E19 Beer, one bottle. E20 Any liquor, any size bottle


SECTION F: HANDICRAFTS

F1 “Paradise. Any item of handicraft. F2 Embroidery, any style. (Maximum dimensions 60 x 90 cm). F3 A painting or drawing reflecting Autumn, any media. F4 A Christmas decoration, any media. F5 A useful article, hand or machine sewn. F6 An item of handicraft not included in Classes F2 to F5 (Pottery, carvings...).

SECTION G: PHOTOGRAPHIC

Photographs must not exceed A5 size, may be black and white or colour and not include computer generated special effects unless otherwise stated. Can be mounted.

G1 “Waves”. G2 “Passing By”. G3 “Human Impact on the Countryside”. G4 “Four Legs”

SECTION Y: YOUNG GARDENERS

7 Years & under Y1 Create a butterfly from craft materials. Y2 Make three scones. Y3 Grow a pot of herbs Y4 Show a vase of flowers from your garden Y5 Illustrate the first lines of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit story Y6 A photograph of East Sussex 8 to 10 years Y7 Create a butterfly from craft materials. Y8 Make three scones. Y9 Grow a pot of herbs Y10 Show a vase of flowers from your garden Y11 Illustrate the first lines of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit story Y12 A photograph of East Sussex 11 to 15 years Y13 Create a butterfly from craft materials. Y14 Make three scones. Y15 Grow a pot of herbs Y16 Show a vase of flowers from your garden Y17 Illustrate the first lines of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit story Y18 A photograph of East Sussex


Mandatory Recipe Walnut Scones

Method:

1. Mix the flour, baking powder and pinch of salt 2. Rub in butter with fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs 3. Mix in the walnuts and milk with a rounded knife until mixture clumps together 4. Tip mixture onto work surface and squash together to form a ball. Do not work

dough too much. 5. Flatten the dough into a disc about 3cm thick. 6. Cut disc into 6 scones. 7. Transfer to a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg and top with walnut half. 8. Bake for 15 mins at 2200C / 2000C fan / gas 7 until golden and puffed. Cool on

wire rack. Ingredients:

225g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 50g butter, cubed 50g walnuts, finely chopped 6 walnut halves for tops 125-150ml milk 1 egg beaten

Mandatory Recipe Banana Loaf

Method: 1. Butter a 2lb loaf tin and line with baking parchment 2. Cream the butter and caster sugar together, then slowly add eggs with a little flour. 3. Fold in remaining flour, baking powder and bananas. 4. Pour into the tin and bake for about 30 mins at 1800C / 1600C fan / gas 4 until a

skewer comes out clean. 5. Mix icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water and drizzle across top of loaf and decorate with

banana chips.

Ingredients:

140g softened butter 140g caster sugar 2 large eggs 140g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 50g icing sugar Dried banana chips (for decoration)


THE FERGUSON CUP AN AUTUMN SHOW COMPETITION FOR THE FAMILY

“TALES FROM BEATRIX POTTER”

Create a scene from any Beatrix Potter story using vegetables, fruit, flowers and

gardening materials (vegetables and fruit can be sculpted)

The competition has to be entered jointly by a minimum of one adult and one person under 15 years of age. More than one exhibit can be entered from a

group of family members provided no member enters more than once.

The winning group will be awarded the Ferguson Cup and receive a Garden Token to the value of £10.

The competition does not qualify for points towards other Society awards.

February 13th

2.00 p.m. “Lavender” Speaker: Simon Charlesworth

Tuesday Downderry Nursery

March 8th

2.00 p.m. “Inside the Bee Hive” Speaker: Chris Hone Thursday

May 5th 10.30 a.m. - 12.30a.m.

PLANT EXCHANGE in the Village Hall Saturday

June 13th 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

“Old Town” Guided Walk

Wednesday with Old Hastings Preservation Society

July 28th

12.00 noon GARDEN SOCIETY BARBEQUE

Saturday At Marwin Farm

August 15th

All Day Coach Trip – Polesden Lacey, Leith Hill Dorking Wednesday

October 17th

7.00 p.m. Cheese and Wine Evening with Steve Bradley, Presenter Radio Kent Gardening Programme Wednesday

Nov 9th

7.00 p.m. Annual General Meeting followed by Dr Mick Lynn, “The Effect of Climate Change on Gardening” Friday

Dec 5th

7.00 p.m. Social Evening

Wednesday with Seasonal Refreshments

SDGS EVENTS for 2018


AUTUMN SHOW AWARDS

Award 2017 Winner

Section A – Cut Flowers & Foliage SDGS Diamond Trophy for Most Points KFHS Certificate of Merit (Class A1) Society Shield for Best Exhibit A2-A24

Darrell Johnson Alison Boreham Jim Bingham

Section B – Pot Plants Durud Cup for Most Points KFHS Certificate of Merit (Class B1) John Kemp Cup for Best Exhibit

Brian Croft Chris Hone Eve Bradbury

Section C – Vegetables Chris Hone Cup for Most Points Harris Cup for Best Exhibit Autumn Tankard for “A Harvest Basket” (Class C1)

Brian Croft Brian Croft No entries

Section D – Floral Art Joan Rowe Cup for Most Points classes D1 & D2 Society Shield for Best Exhibit (all classes D1 - D5) Society Certificate of Merit D5

} Shelia Benson } Karen Thomas } Kevin Mepham Joan Rowe Kevin Mepham

Section E – Domestic Society Shield for “A Golden Wedding Feast” (Class E1) Domestic Cup for most points Baking and Preserves (Classes E2-E14) Asselton House Cup for “The Great Apple Pie Challenge” (Class E15) Society Shield for most points Home-made wine and beer (classes E17 –E21)

Alison Boreham Alison Boreham Jean Dann Dave Brabants

Section F – Handicraft Handicraft Cup for Most Points Society Shield for Best Exhibit

Jean Dann John Page

Section G - Photographic Society Shield - Best exhibit all classes G1 - G4 Society Shield - Most points all classes G1 - G4

Nigel Ford Sam Kirimli

Section Y – Young Gardeners Society Shield for Most Points Autumn Cup for Best Exhibit

} Lucia Assorgi } Maddalena Assorgi Lucia Assorgi

Family Competition

Ferguson Cup for Best Exhibit

No entries


AUTUMN SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 22nd September 2018


Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Member: Yes/No

Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Please take or send your entry form by Thursday 20th September to:



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AUTUMN SHOW ENTRY FORM Saturday 22nd September 2018


Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Member Yes/No

Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Please take or send your entry form by Thursday 20th September to:



Additional entry forms can be found at www.sedlescombegardensociety.org.uk,

at the Village Store or from the Show Secretary

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The Royal Horticultural Society Banksian Medal Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the horticultural classes.

The RHS Medal is a premier horticultural award. Points gained in floral art, domestic, handicraft and photographic classes do not count towards the award. The winner may not receive the award again in

the following two years. 2017 WINNER Alison Boreham

The Wilson Perpetual Challenge Cup

Awarded for the most points gained in all classes. 2017 WINNER Alison Boreham

The Guy Perpetual Challenge Cup for Young Gardeners

Awarded for the most points in the Young Gardeners Classes. 2017 WINNER Lucia Assorgi

The Platinum Anniversary Cup Awarded to the Member attaining the most points from entries in the

‘signature’ classes of each section. Entries not necessary in every signature class or every show.

2017 WINNER Chris Hone

The Maureen Baker Cup Intended to encourage exhibitors with limited experience in flower arranging. Awarded to the exhibitor who has gained a first prize in the appropriate class

and obtained the most points for the three Shows combined. The award is not open to those who have previously been awarded the trophy

or have obtained a first in other Floral Art Classes in previous years. Not Awarded in 2017

These awards will be presented at the Annual General Meeting.

SPECIAL AWARDS

In addition to the awards and prizes for each section of each show as

detailed in the show schedules, the Society awards the following special

awards for the entrant gaining the most points at the

Spring and Autumn shows combined.

Documents

The society will hold 2 shows this year · 8. Special clear plastic domes are provided for the use of exhibitors entering the Domestic Classes to protect uncovered food dishes. If