Thank you for taking the time to look at our show schedule for 2016. Within this brochure, you will find all the information that you will need to enjoy our shows either as an exhibitor or simply just to view the amazing amount of produce and exhibits on display. Westerham has a wonderful community tradition and we are delighted to once again be holding both shows at Churchill School. As a society our aim is to provide an opportunity for all levels of horticultural interest and as a result, all classes are open to both members and non–members. We hope to see you at one of our events. WHS Committee. Westerham Horticultural Society Annual Schedule 2016
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Thank you for taking the time to look at our show schedule for 2016. Within this brochure, you will find all the information that you will need to enjoy our shows either as an exhibitor or simply just to view the amazing amount of produce and exhibits on display.
Westerham has a wonderful community tradition and we are delighted to once again be holding both shows at Churchill School.
As a society our aim is to provide an opportunity for all levels of horticultural interest and as a result, all classes are open to both members and non–members.
We hope to see you at one of our events.
WHS Committee.
Westerham Horticultural Society Annual Schedule 2016
Flowers63 Dahlias – 1 bloom – giant or large 64 Dahlias – 1 bloom – any classification
(other than giant or large) 65 Dahlias – 1 vase – 3 blooms
– one cultivar66 Dahlias – 1 vases – 5 blooms per vase
– one or more cultivar 67 Vase of flowers – 1 cultivar
(not dahlias)68 Vase of flowers – mixed assortment69 Vase of gladioli – 3 spikes
– 1 or more cultivar70 Vase of gladioli – 1 spike71 1 specimen hybrid tea rose
Handicraft87 An illustration of an animal88 Crochet bunting89 3 handmade flowers90 A Christmas tree decoration91 A photograph – ‘a single flower’
(any size)
Vegetables92 3 peppers93 3 leeks94 3 beetroots95 5 runner beans96 5 French beans97 3 carrots98 1 cabbage99 1 cauliflower100 2 cucumbers101 2 lettuce 102 1 table marrow – max 380mm103 3 courgettes 104 3 onions – over 89mm105 3 onions – under 89mm106 5 shallots – under 30mm 107 5 shallots – large108 3 potatoes – 1 cultivar109 3 tomatoes110 5 tomatoes (small fruited)111 Any other vegetable not shown
in schedule112 5 vegetables (1 of each)
for kitchen use
Fruit113 3 apples – desert – 1 cultivar114 3 apples – cooking – 1 cultivar115 3 pears – 1 cultivar116 6 plums 117 10 raspberries118 Any other fruit (other than above)
Novelty 119 Longest runner bean120 Heaviest onion121 Heaviest potato122 Heaviest marrow123 Any odd shaped fruit or vegetable
(titles please)
Children’s Classes (Judged 7 years and under/8 to 10 years/ 11 years and over)124 A Swiss roll125 My favourite sandwich
(with recipe card)126 A sock monkey127 A decoupage item128 A photograph – ‘holidays’
(any size)
129 Top tray competitionA collection of three types of vegetables from the following list; the quantity of each vegetable required for each is given in brackets:• Carrot (3)• Cauliflower (2)• Onion (3)• Parsnip (3)• Pea (6 pods)• Potato (3)• Runner bean (6 pods)• Tomato (6)• French Bean (6 pods)• Sweet corn (2)• Pepper (3)• Cucumber (2)• Courgette (3)• Beetroot (3)• Aubergine (2)
Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into three sections as follows: 7 points for size shape and colour, 7 points for condition and 6 points for uniformity. The overall score is out of 60.All vegetables should be staged for effect within an area measuring 45cm by 60cm (18” x 24”) without bending any part of them. No exhibit may exceed the size of tray. A tray or board can be used to display the vegetables or the area can be simply marked on the staging. A black cloth is permitted and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing, but no other foliage or accessories, such as plates, sand, rings and so on is allowed. Raffia or string may be used to tie vegetable tops as appropriate
First prize – £10 Voucher (Supplied by Coolings Garden Centre)Runner up – £5 Voucher (Supplied by Coolings Garden Centre)
130 Plot to plate competitionTwo of one type of vegetable, a chutney or pickle made from the vegetable and a baked item including the vegetable.
OR
Three of one type of fruit, a preserve or curd made from the fruit and a baked item including the fruit.
First prize – £10 Voucher (Supplied by Coolings Garden Centre)Runner up – £5 Voucher (Supplied by Coolings Garden Centre)
Churchill School, Westerham. Saturday 17th September, 2016Staging: 8.00am to 11.30am. Judging: 11.45amShow open to the public: 2.00pm. Presentation of awards: 3.30pm
Handicraft 32 A botanical watercolour33 An egg cosy34 A wedding invitation35 A pottery item36 A photograph – ‘the beach’ (any size)
Vegetables37 3 potatoes38 1 cauliflower39 3 beetroot40 5 pods of peas41 5 broad beans42 2 lettuce43 Box of salad vegetables44 5 salad onions45 6 radishes46 3 rhubarb47 Any other vegetable –
(numbers optional)
Fruit48 6 strawberries49 6 gooseberries50 6 raspberries51 Plate or dish of blackcurrants52 Plate or dish of redcurrants53 Any other fruit – (numbers optional)
Herbs54 1 pot of mint55 1 x growing herb (except mint)
Children’s Classes (Judged 7 years and under/8 to 10 years/ 11 years and over)56 3 jam tarts57 An egg cress head58 An animal made from a 2ltr bottle59 A menu for a teddy bears picnic60 Artwork – ‘a pet’
61 Competition Class 1 vase of flowers, 1 plate of fruit, 1 plate of vegetables (one cultivar of each, numbers optional)
First prize – £10 Voucher (Supplied by Coolings Garden Centre)Runner up – £5 Voucher (Supplied by Coolings Garden Centre)
62 Hanging Basket CompetitionA hanging basket for outside display. Baskets must not exceed 30cm in diameter, accessories are allowed but plant material must predominate (winners of this class will be decided by pubic vote).
First prize – £10 Voucher (Supplied by Coolings Garden Centre)Runner up – £5 Voucher (Supplied by Coolings Garden Centre).
Churchill School, Westerham. Saturday 18th June, 2016Staging: 8.00am to 11.30am. Judging: 11.45amShow open to the public: 2.00pm. Presentation of awards: 3.30pm
Summer Show
Exhibition Rules:• Entry fees – 50p per class (max £1 for members) All children’s
entries FREE.
• Exhibits must be bona fide produce of the exhibitor (except floral art classes).
• Exhibitors may only make one entry per class.
• Judges will be guided by RHS/WI rules and their decision will be final.
• Novelty classes will be judged for first place only and points will count towards most points in show award only (and not the vegetable section)
• Entries must be staged between 8am and 11.30am on the day of the show.
• Entries must be left on display until 4pm (collection is the responsibility of the exhibitor – the committee cannot take responsibility for any item not collected at the end of the show). Exhibitors will receive entry cards on the day of the show and these should be displayed name side down with all exhibits
1. Prepare 20 cm tin. Put margarine, sugar and syrup in a pan and heat gently until sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the oats.3. Turn into tin and press down with a wooden spoon4. Bake in oven 160 C/325 F/Gas mark 3 for about 30 minutes
until golden brown.5. Leave to cool for 10 minutes and then cut into 8 pieces
Ginger Cake
1. Heat oven to 150 C/300 F/ gas mark 2, line a 2lb loaf tin2. Sieve together flour, salt, ginger, spice and
bicarbonate of soda. Stir in the sugar.3. Melt margarine and syrup gently, Gradually beat in
milk and allow to cool.4. Add the beaten egg and mix well. Stir syrup mixture
into the flour.5. Pour mixture into prepared tin and bake for about 1hr
