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Welcome to the Britannia leek and district show

Horticultural

Horticultural Chairman : Mr S G Woolridge

Contact Details:

Address: 2 Ballington View, Leek, ST13 5SF

Telephone: 01538 383210

Email: steve.woolridge@croda.com

 

 

HORTICULTURAL SECTION SCHEDULE

 

Saturday 31st July 2010

JUDGES
Flowers/Roses : Mr E R Shufflebotham of Newcastle

Vegetables : Mr B Brown FNVS from Chesterton Affiliated to: The National Vegetable Society

Trophies will be presented at approximately 4.00 pm by MR S POVEY

Followed by an AUCTION of donated produce and flowers

Over £500 in Prize Money

25 TROPHIES AND CUPS WILL BE AWARDED, PLUS £25 FOR BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW

The marquee is at the top of the field to the right of the pavilion as you enter the ground from the main road

 

ENTRY FEES
£0.20 per entry
Classes 25, 26, 27, 36, 64
£1.00 per entry
Children's Classes 61, 62, 63
FREE
   

 

SPONSORED BY:

CRODA CHEMICALS (LEEK) LTD

WETLEY MANOR RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME LTD - Wetley Rocks

MRS A WOOLRIDGE

MR & MRS R STUBBS

MR P HARRISON

MR W McCRADY

MRS J BAGSHAW

LEEK TOWN COUNCIL

A J MOSS

DAVID WILSON GARDEN MAINTENANCE

MR & MRS C ANDREWS

A & H BROOKS & CO SOLICITORS

MR & MRS H ATKINSON FNVS

 

OPEN VEGETABLE SECTION
Class
  
1st
2nd
3rd
1
 Container of Flowers and Any 1 Kind of Vegetables as Schedule (please refer to Rules 3 & 11)
3.00
2.00
1.00
2
 2 Plates of Potatoes - 3 White, 3 Coloured
3.00
2.00
1.00
3
 9 Shallots
2.00
1.00
0.50
4
 9 Pods of Peas
2.00
1.00
0.50
5
 9 Pods of Broad Beans
2.00
1.00
0.50
6
 3 Tomatoes
2.00
1.00
0.50
7
 3 Potatoes - White
2.00
1.00
0.50
8
 3 Potatoes - Red or Coloured
2.00
1.00
0.50
9
 3 Beetroot with approx 76 mm tops
2.00
1.00
0.50
10
 3 Turnips or Swedes with approx 76 mm tops
2.00
1.00
0.50
11
 3 Carrots with approx 76 mm tops
2.00
1.00
0.50
12
 1 Green Cabbage with trimmed root
2.00
1.00
0.50
13
 1 Cauliflower with trimmed root
2.00
1.00
0.50
14
 3 Onions with tops
2.00
1.00
0.50
15
 5 Onions - None to exceed 250 grams (9oz)
2.00
1.00
0.50
16
 2 Lettuce with roots
2.00
1.00
0.50
17
 1 Cucumber
2.00
1.00
0.50
18
 6 Runner Beans
2.00
1.00
0.50
Class 19 - Sponsored by David Wilson Garden Maintenance
19
 Collection of 4 Distinct Kinds of Vegetable - 1 of each kind
5.00
3.00
2.00
20
 Any other Vegetable not already in Schedule
2.00
1.00
0.50
21
 1 Dish of 12 Cherry Tomatoes
2.00
1.00
0.50
Class 21A - Sponsored by Mr & Mrs H Atkinson
21A
 A Collection of 3 kinds of Vegetables - 2 Specimens of each kind excluding 20 point Vegetables
8.00
4.00
3.00
22

NOVICE SECTION

Any Vegetables - as per Schedule
2.00
1.00
0.50
FRUIT SECTION
23
 Bowl of Soft Fruit (except Gooseberries) of One Cultivar
2.00
1.00
0.50
24
 Container of Gooseberries
2.00
1.00
0.50
OPEN ROSE SECTION
Sponsored by Wetley Manor Residential Care Home Limited
25
 1 Container of 6 Stems of Floribunda Roses and I Container of 9 HT Roses
20.00
12.00
7.00
26
 3 Vases, each Vase to contain 5 HT Roses, Different Cultivar in each Vase
15.00
10.00
7.00
27
 3 Vases, each Vase to contain 3 Stems Floribunda Roses
12.00
10.00
7.00
28
 6 Specimen HT Roses in a Container - one or more variety
5.00
3.00
2.00
29
 A Container of Roses arranged for effect with Rose Foliage Only
5.00
3.00
2.00
30
 3 HT Roses - One Variety - 1 Bud, 1 Perfect, 1 Full Bloom
3.00
2.00
1.00
31
 1 Vase of 3 Stems Miniature Roses - any variety
3.00
2.00
1.00
ROSES - LOCAL CLASSES
Sponsored by David Wilson Garden Maintenance
Open to any competitor residing in the area administered by Staffs Moorlands District Council
32
 4 HT Roses in a Container - any variety Or 3 Stems of Floribunda Roses in a Container
3.00
2.00
1.00
33
 1 Specimen HT Rose in a Container
3.00
2.00
1.00
34
 3 HT Roses (any variety) in a Container
3.00
2.00
1.00
PATIO DISPLAY
Sponsored by David Wilson Garden Maintenance
35
 A container of growing flowers and/or foliage suitable for use on a patio
5.00
3.00
2.00
FLOWER SECTION
Classes 36, 37, 38 - Sponsored by A & H Brooks & Co Solicitors
36
 1 Vase of 15 Stems of Sweet Peas - any variety
15.00
10.00
5.00
37
 1 Vase of 9 Stems of Sweet Peas
7.00
4.00
2.00
38
 Display of Sweet Peas for effect in a container. Foliage and other flower heads not to exceed ½ inch in diameter
4.00
2.00
1.00
Class 39 - Sponsored by W McCrady
39
 Vase of 6 Stems of Sweet Peas - Novice - One or more variety
2.00
1.00
0.50
Class 40 - Sponsored by Mr & Mrs R Stubbs
40
 Container of Garden Flowers (except Roses)
3.00
2.00
1.00
41
 1 Ladies Spray - as worn
2.00
1.00
0.50
42
 1 Gents Buttonhole - as worn
2.00
1.00
0.50
43
 6 Pansies or Violas
2.00
1.00
0.50
POT PLANT SECTION
Please refer to Rule 3
Classes 44, 45, 46, 47 - Sponsored by Mrs J Bagshow
44
 1 Pot Plant Flowering Over 18 inches from table top except Fuchsia, Geranium, Begonia
2.00
1.00
0.50
45
 1 Pot Plant Flowering Under 18 inches from table top except Fuchsia, Geranium, Begonia
2.00
1.00
0.50
46
 1 Pot Plant - Foliage Only - Over 18 inches from table top except Fuchsia, Geranium, Begonia
2.00
1.00
0.50
47
 1 Pot Plant - Foliage Only - Under 18 inches from table top except Fuchsia, Geranium, Begonia
2.00
1.00
0.50
Class 48 - Sponsored by P Harrison
48
 1 Pot Plant - Geranium or Pelargonium
2.00
1.00
0.50
49
 3 Different Species of Pot Plant
5.00
3.00
2.00
Classes 50, 51, 52 - Sponsored by C & E Andrews
50
 3 Begonia Pot Plants - Foliage or Flowering
5.00
3.00
2.00
51
 1 Begonia Pot Plant - Flowering
2.00
1.00
0.50
52
 1 Begonia Pot Plant - Foliage
2.00
1.00
0.50
53
 1 Cacti or Succulent - any variety
2.00
1.00
0.50
FUCHSIA SECTION
Please refer to Rule 3
Sponsored by A J Moss - Gas Service Engineer
SPECIAL AWARD - £20.00 by A J Moss for Best Fuchsia in Show
54
 1 Fuchsia - Single or Double - 3½ inch pot maximum
2.00
1.00
0.50
55
 1 Fuchsia - Single or Double - 5 inch pot maximum
2.00
1.00
0.50
56
 1 Fuchsia - Single or Double - 6 inch pot maximum
2.00
1.00
0.50
57
 Trailing Fuchsia/s in a Hanging Basket or Pot - one cultivar
2.00
1.00
0.50
58
 1 Fuchsia - Triphylla - 9 inch pot maximum
2.00
1.00
0.50
59
 Group of 3 Fuchsia/s - any varieties - 6 inch pot maximum
3.00
2.00
1.00
60
 Matching Pair of Fuchsia - same cultivar - 5 inch pot maximum
3.00
2.00
1.00
CHILDREN'S SECTION
Sponsored by A Woolridge
61
 11 - 16 years - A picture made from Vegetables, Fruit or Flowers. No bigger than A4
2.00
1.00
0.50
62
 6 - 10 years - A Scarecrow no taller than 18" (45cm)
2.00
1.00
0.50
63
 5 years and under - A animal made from Fuit / Vegetables
2.00
1.00
0.50
All entrants to the Children's Section are awarded a small prize after judging
LEEKS FOR LEEK
Please refer to Rule 3
Sponsored by Leek Town Council
64
 2 Leeks - either blanch or intermediate - Blanch - more than 14 inches (35cm) from base to button - Intermediate - not less than 6 inches (15cm) and not more than 14 inches (35cm) from base to button
40.00
20.00
10.00
All entries for this Class must be in by 29th July to ensure adequate space is reserved.

 

TROPHIES & AWARDS
NAME OF TROPHY
PRESENTED FOR
The Bode Cup
Best Exhibit in Vegetable Section
The John Clowes Memorial Shield
Winner of Class 1
The Whiteman Cup
Most Points in Vegetable Section
The Bill Naylor Cup
Best Exhibit in Class 1 - 18 (Veg)
The Cheddleton Driving School Plaque
Potatoes
The National Vegetable Society Medal
Most Meritorious Exhibit in the Vegetable Section
The Wetley Manor Challenge Trophy
Winner of Class 25 (Roses)
Trophies
 Winners of Classes 23 / 24 (Soft Fruit) and Children's Classes
The Mr J H Adams Trophy
Best Exhibit of HT Roses
The Leek Show Rose Bowl
Most Points in the Rose Section
The Parr Cup
Most Points in the Local Rose Section
The Leek Agricultural Cup
Best Exhibit in Flower Section
The Edwin Hodgkinson Challenge Trophy
Winner of Class 35
The F A Bagshaw Cup
Most Points in the Flower Section (except Roses)
The Nellie Abbott Memorial Trophy
Winner of Class 40
The Mrs H Sellers Challenge Trophy
Best Exhibit in Pot Plants
The Naylor Memorial Trophy
Most Points in Pot Plant Section
The Northwood Cup
Best Exhibit in Classes 46 & 47 Foliage Plants
The Bridgend Garden Centre Cup
Most Points in Fuchsia Section
The Kingsley and Moorland Shield
Best Fuchsia
The Mr F Adams Trophy
Best Exhibit in Show - excluding Leeks
The Basford Hurst Park/ The Lodge Trophy
Winner of Class 60

 

Should you be interested in entering, please click the link below and print out a copy of the Entry Form.

HORTICULTURAL ENTRY FORM 2010

RULES OF ENTRY
1.
Staging will take place on Friday 30th July 2010 from 7.00pm until 9.00pm and Saturday 31st July from 7.00am until 9.00am after which time the marquee will be cleared for judging. Entries will be accepted until 9.00 am PROMPT on Saturday 31st July 2010.
PLEASE NOTE THAT JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT 9.15 AM PROMPT
2.
An entry fee of £0.20 per exhibit must accompany each entry except for Classes 25, 26, 27, 36 and 64 which are £1.00. Children's Classes are free. Other Classes entered by children must be paid for.
3.
Produce must be grown by the exhibitor in a garden or allotment and pot plants must belong to the exhibitor for at least three months prior to the Show. No persons employed in any professional capacity in the horticultural trade are eligible to enter.
4.
Vases will be supplied if required and in all cases where cut material is exhibited all items must be in water retaining material.
5.
Whilst the Committee will take all reasonable care of both exhibits and containers, they cannot take responsibility for damage or loss to either.
6.
Judges can, at their discretion, only award a second or third prize. They may also award a fourth prize if they consider this necessary.
7.
No exhibit to be removed before 4.00pm on the day of the Show without prior consent of show officials. Any exhibitor so doing will forfeit all prize monies due.
8.
Reserve tickets will be available for all items which are not to be sold. THESE MUST BE OBTAINED WHEN ENTERING EXHIBITS AND CLEARLY DISPLAYED ON ALL EXHIBITS NOT FOR SALE. Any items not clearly marked will be sold at the end of the Show to defray expenses.
9.
All trophies are to be held for one year and must be returned three weeks before the 2011 Show, in a clean condition.
10.
The marquee must be cleared of all exhibits by 5.30pm on the day of the Show. Officials accept no responsibility for any items left after this time without instructions as to its disposal.
11.
Class 1 to be judged jointly by flower and vegetable judges.
12.
All vegetables will be judged by the new NVS Judges Guide.
13.
Where oasis is used, it should not protrude above the rim of the container.

 

 

 

 


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