East Bergholt Horticultural Society (Founded 1895)

The 122nd

Annual Show

The Constable Hall

Gandish Road, East Bergholt

Saturday 2nd September 2017

1 pm

SCHEDULE Kindly sponsored by:

Chairman’s Welcome

Welcome to the 2016 show schedule. Now is the time to start thinking about your entries for the show, once again there is a class for everyone to enter. Our new class last year for Best Allotment is back with some guidelines for exhibitors. There are lots of tips for showing on our website so take a look. Good luck with your entries.

TROPHIES to be held for ONE year only, will be awarded as follows:

HARRIS CHALLENGE BOWL Division I – Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables

WORTH CHALLENGE CUP Division II - Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables

TATUM SHIELD Division II – runner up

KATHLEEN McBRIDE CHALLENGE CUP Division III – Floral Art

SYDNEY CRIPPS MEMORIAL TROPHY

Division III – best exhibit in Floral Art

LADIES' CHALLENGE CUP Division IV – Cookery

KEITH ALCOE MENS’ COOKERY CUP

Division IV – Men only class

PRESIDENT'S CUP Division V – Handicraft

SECRETARY'S CUP Division VI – Photography

DINES CUP Division VII – Age 12-16 years

HOLMAN CUP Division VII – Age 8-11 years

STROUD CUP

LAVENDER HALL KINDERGARTEN CUP

Division VII – Age 5-7 years

Division VII – Age to 4

BEST CHILD’S EXHIBIT To the child who, in the opinion of the judge, has the entered the best exhibit in Division VII

CLEAVER DAHLIA TROPHY For the best Dahlia exhibit in the Show

BEST IN SHOW SILVER SALVER

To the exhibitor who, in the opinion of the judges, has entered the best exhibit in Divisions I and II

BANKSIAN MEDAL and

WINNERS SHIELD To the winner of the current year’s Banksian Medal

BEST ALLOTMENT SHIELD To the winner of the best allotment

The Royal Horticultural Society's BANKSIAN MEDAL, (retained by the Winner) will be awarded to the winner of the highest number of points in Divisions I and II.

Winners of this award in 2015 and 2016 are not eligible to win in 2017.

SHOW RULES FOR EXHIBITORS

Please use the Entry Form enclosed with this schedule.

Completed Entry Forms should be with the Show Secretary by Thursday 31st August by midday apart from Best Kept Allotment which needs to be in by

30th June. Contact Show Secretary for late entries but due to staging constraints, late entries for Division III (Floral Art) will not be accepted.

An exhibitor can only make one entry in any Class.

If in doubt – enter it!!

The Hall will be open for exhibitors to stage their entries from 7.30 to 10.15am. All exhibitors must leave the Hall by 10.20am. Judging starts at 10.30am.

Trophies will be presented at approximately 4pm. Please don’t remove any exhibits until after the presentations.

The exhibitor must have grown any garden produce that is shown.

Objections to any exhibit must be lodged with the Show Secretary on the day of the Show.

The decision of the Judges shall be final.

If there are less than five entries in any one Class, the Judges shall decide which prizes are awarded. The Judges may withhold any award if they con-sider the entry undeserving.

No responsibility will be taken by the Committee for the loss of, or damage to, exhibits at the Show or in transit.

ENTRY FEE: 10p per exhibit, except for Division VII which is free

POINTS AND MONEY AWARDED: 1st 10 points and £1

2nd 6 points and 60p

3rd 4 points and 40p

Rosettes will also be awarded in Division VII (Children’s’ Classes) for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes and Highly Commended

Prize monies to be collected from Show Secretary AFTER 3pm

Prize-winners are requested to return trophies to the

Show Secretary on Show Day for engraving.

Trophies to be returned to the Society by the end of July 2018

All exhibitors (except children) must be members of the Society. For details, contact the Membership Secretary on 392520.

The annual subscription is £2 per member

DIVISION I

HARRIS CHALLENGE SECTION Open to all, it is intended for the less experienced gardener who can gain valuable experience without having to compete against the more experienced competitor. The exhibitor gaining the most points will receive the Harris Challenge Bowl and an award to the value of £3. PLEASE NOTE: Any person who has previously won the Harris Challenge Bowl three times will not be eligible to compete in this Division.

Vases are available if required.

FLOWERS

Class 1 Roses – vase of 3 blooms 2 Rose – 1 specimen bloom

3 Rose – made up as a buttonhole 4 Annuals – vase of 3 stems 5 Dahlias – vase of 3 blooms 6 Perennials – vase of 3 stems 7 Pot Plant in flower (including orchids) 8 Cactus or Succulent 9 One specimen bloom or spray, not mentioned above

VEGETABLES

Class 14 Potatoes – 3 white or coloured; any shape 15 Courgettes – 3 16 Runner Beans – 5 pods 17 Longest Runner Bean – 1 pod 18 French Beans – 5 pods 19 Beetroot – 3 trimmed 20 Tomatoes – 5 red medium with calyxes max 65mm 21 Tomatoes – 9 red cherry or plum type with calyxes max 35mm 22 Tomatoes – 5 any ripe type with calyxes (any other colour) 23 Carrots – 3 trimmed 24 Shallots – 6 25 Onions – 3 harvested ie dressed and tied 26 Marrow – 1 table size approx 350mm in length 27 Any vegetable not mentioned above 28 A mis-shapen fruit or vegetable

FRUIT

29 Apples (desert) – 3 same variety 30 Apples (cooking) – 3 same variety 31 Raspberries – 10 with stalks 32 Any other fruit not mentioned above

DIVISION II

WORTH CHALLENGE SECTON

Open to all (except market gardeners). The exhibitor gaining the most points will receive the Worth Challenge Cup and an award to the value of £3; the runner-up will receive the Tatum Shield. Vases are available if required.

Exhibits must meet the standards as described in the current RHS Show Handbook.

FLOWERS Class 33 Roses – vase of 3 blooms (any variety)

34 Rose – 1 specimen bloom

35 Dahlia – 1 bloom large

36 Dahlias – vase of 5 pompoms

37 Dahlias – vase of 3 cactus or semi-cactus

38 Chrysanthemums – vase of 3 sprays

39 Asters – annual vase of 3 any colour

40 Perennials – vase of 3 stems any variety (NOT flowering shrubs)

41 Cactus or succulent

42 Pot plant in flower (including orchids)

43 Pot plant – foliage

44 Annuals – vase of 5 stems

45 Flowering shrub – vase of any kind (61cm spread max)

46 Gladiolus – 1 specimen spike

47 Gladioli – vase of 3 stems

48 Hydrangea – 3 stems

49 Pelargonium (regal, ivy-leaf or zonal geranium) pot diameter not to exceed 15cm

50 Delphiniums – vase of 3 stems, 1 or more varieties

51 1 Fuchsia, pot rim not to exceed 15cm

52 A vase of purple flowers. No accessories to be used.

FRUIT

Class 59 Apples (dessert) – 3 same variety 60 Apples (cooking) – 3 same variety 61 Pears – 3 same variety 62 Raspberries – 10 with stalks 63 Plums – 5 same variety 64 Any fruit not mentioned above

VEGETABLES Class 65 Potatoes – 5 white

66 Potatoes – 5 coloured

67 Runner Beans – 9 pods

68 Longest Runner Bean

69 Carrots – 3 trimmed to 75mm

70 French Beans – 9 pods

71 Cucumbers – 2

72 Tomatoes – 9 red medium with calyxes max 65mm diameter

73 Tomatoes – 15 red cherry or plum with calyxes max 35mm diameter

74 Tomatoes – 7 any ripe type with calyxes (any other colour)

75 Tomatoes – 3 large with calyxes (not less than 75mm)

76 Beetroot – 3 trimmed

77 Corn on the Cob – 3

78 Onions – 5 harvested under 250g

79 Onions – 3 harvested over 250g

80 Cabbage – 2 green or red

81 Shallots – 12 large

82 Shallots – 12 small, not to exceed 30mm in diameter

83 Lettuces – 2

84 Parsnips – 3 trimmed to 75mm

85 Marrows – 2 table size

86 Leeks - 3 trimmed

87 Courgettes – 3

88 Chilli Peppers - 3

89 Any vegetable not mentioned above

90 Jam jar of herbs

91 Flowers and Vegetables – 3 stems of one variety in a vase plus 3 vegetables of one variety

92 A humorous mis-shapen vegetable or fruit!

BEST ALLOTMENT – Class 93

This will be judged during July taking account of: 1. Condition of plot 2. Standard of workmanship 3. Quality/range of content 4. Visual aspect

Please advise the show secretary by 30th June of your allotment entry.

DIVISION III

FLORAL ART

Open to all non-professional flower arrangers. Flowers and accessories may be purchased. No maximum height specified but exhibits should not exceed 45cm in width.

NAFAS rules do not apply.

The exhibitor gaining the most points will receive an award of £3.

Class

95 A hand-tied bouquet

96 An arrangement in a candlestick

97 A table arrangement themed on a Golden Wedding Anniversary

98 A miniature garden

99 A ‘minature’ floral arrangement, size not more than 5”(13cm) overall

100 A vase of foliage.

DIVISION IV

COOKERY

Open to non professionals. Food must be covered, preferably in a clear plastic bag and not cling film, but not sealed in any way (except class 114). No doyleys to be used. No screw top lids to be used for jams. Please ensure date made is stated on jar label.

The exhibitor gaining most points will receive an award of £3.

Class 105 Fruit Cake (recipe and method provided)

106 Victoria Sponge (3 eggs) sandwich with vanilla butter cream and jam – 7” tin

107 Cake made by a man – Sticky Gingerbread (recipe and method provided)

108 Fruit scones – 5 to be shown

109 Rosemary and Garlic Foccacia Bread (recipe and method provided)

110 A vegetable quiche using homemade shortcrust (not to exceed 10”)

111 Macaroons – 6 to be shown

112 Chocolate Brownies – 5 to be shown

113 A jar of soft fruit jam

114 A jar of chutney. Jar to be sealed with a non-metallic lid.

Recipe: Class 105 – Fruit Cake 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup water 225g butter 425g mixed fruit 40g glace cherries (quartered) 2 ½ cups self-raising flour 1 level tsp mixed spice 2 beaten eggs

Method: Put sugar, water, butter and fruit into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 mins then allow to cool. Add flour, mixed spice and eggs. Mix well together. Bake in 20cm (8”) round lined tin for approx 1 ½ hours. Check after 1 hour cooking, 150° C, Fan 130°, Gas 2.

Recipe: Class 107 – Sticky Gingerbread 8oz (250g) plain flour 3 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 4oz (125g) butter 3oz (75g) black treacle 4oz (125g) golden syrup 2oz (50g) soft brown sugar ¼ pint (150ml) milk 2 eggs beaten 1 oz (25g) shredded almonds Line and grease a 7” (18cm) square cake tin Heat the oven to 160°C (325°F), gas mark 3 Method: Sift the flour, spices and soda into a mixing bowl. Put the fat, treacle, syrup and sugar in a pan and heat gently. Cool slightly then add to the dry ingredients with the milk and eggs and mix thoroughly. Pour into the tin, sprinkle with the almonds and bake in a pre-heated oven for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave in the tin for 15 minutes then turn onto a wire rack to cool.

Recipe: Class 109 – Rosemary and Garlic Foccacia Bread 1lb (450g) strong white flour plus extra for dusting 1 tsp salt 7g sachet easy-blend (fast action) dried yeast 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for greasing Topping: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 rounded tsp sea salt flakes 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 1-2 stalks of fresh rosemary (leaves to be used) Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling Method: 1. Mix the flour in a large bowl with the yeast and the salt. Make a well in the middle, add the oil then gradually pour in 10 fl oz (300ml) hand-warm water, adding up to 2 fl oz (60ml) more as needed. 2. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead gently for 8-10 minutes until smooth – small air bubbles will appear on the surface. Put the dough in a large lightly oiled bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place for 50 minutes – 1 hour, or until doubled in size. 3. When risen, gently knead the dough on the work surface 4 or 5 times, being careful not to knock out the air. Cover and leave for 10 minutes. 4. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. Roll out (or roll and gently pull) the dough to a rectangle about 30 x 23cm (12 x 9”) and 1 cm (½”) thick, again being careful not to knock out the air bubbles – lift the dough onto the baking sheet, ease it back into shape if necessary then cover with a clean tea towel and leave for 25-35 minutes, or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 200° (fan 180°/400°F/Gas 6) 5. Make dimples over the top of the dough with your fingers. Brush with most of the olive oil, then scatter over the sea salt, garlic and rosemary leaves. Brush these with the rest of the oil. Bake for 25 minutes until golden. Drizzle with a little oil and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

DIVISION V

HANDICRAFT

NO PREVIOUS ENTRIES TO BE SHOWN.

The exhibitor gaining the most points will receive an award of £3.

Class 115 A hand-knitted garment or accessory in double knitting

116 Handmade flower spray

117 A home-made soft toy

118 A home-made upcycled item (please include name of original item)

119 A watercolour painting – framed or unframed

120 An acrylic/oil painting – framed or unframed

121 An item of hand-made jewelry

122 An item of patchwork

123 Any craft item not mentioned above

DIVISION VI

PHOTOGRAPHY

NO PREVIOUS ENTRIES TO BE SHOWN, AMATEURS ONLY

Prints to be standard size 18cm x 13cm or 15cm x 10cm, black and white or coloured, and not mounted. Photos must have been taken by the entrant and not have been digitally enhanced.

Exhibitors must ensure that their names are on the back of the photograph.

The exhibitor gaining the most points will receive an award of £3. Class 124 A garden 125 A sporting scene 126 A city landscape 127 An historical building (black & white) 128 By the sea 129 A pet 130 Flower/s in situ 131 A springtime scene

Thank you to our

SPONSORS FOR 2017

DIVISION VII

CHILDRENS' CLASSES

Open to all children who reside, or attend school or nursery, in East Bergholt; or who are related to members of East Bergholt Horticultural Society. All exhibits to be entirely the work of the exhibitor except where, for reasons of safety, parental/adult assistance is necessary. Age to be stated so that it is visible to the Judge on all exhibits.

Age 12 to 16 years

132 A miniature garden in a seed tray

133 5 decorated cup cakes

134 A handmade bracelet

135 An animal made out of vegetables and/or fruit

Age 8 to 11 years

136 An animal made out of vegetables and/or fruit

137 A miniature garden in a seed tray

138 5 flapjacks

139 A lego model built to own design

Age to 5 to 7 years

140 Flowers in a jam jar

141 An animal made out of vegetables and/or fruit

142 A decorated stone

143 A necklace of sweets

Age to 4 years

144 Cress grown in an eggshell

145 Finger painting

146 Decorated digestive biscuit

147 A necklace of sweets

SOCIETY OFFICIALS

President Rupert Eley

Vice-Presidents

Miss G Bleaden, Messrs R Ansell, G Harris, R Pooley and P Williets

Chairman Jane Everett, Richardsons Farm, Gaston Street, 01206 298463

Secretary Mary Butcher, Whitehays, Orvis Lane, 01206 299672

Treasurer & Membership Secretary James Bolton, Cherry Gardens, Mistley Heath, Manningtree, 01206 392520

Show Secretary & Vice Chairman Louise Kemp, School House, Heath Road, 01206 298122

Committee

Janet Alcoe, 2 Rose Gardens, Woodgates Road 01206 298724

Joe Eccles, 17 Broom Knoll, East End 01206 392098

Evie Johnson, Little Court, The Street 01206 299981

Anne Manuel, 4 Beehive Corner 01206 299628

Viv Scurrell, Aspen, Brantham Hill, Brantham 01206 393751

Chris Steward, Robin’s Nest, The Drift, East End 01206 396431

www. eastbergholthorticulturalsociety.onesuffolk.net

Email address: ebhs@btinternet.com

EVENTS CALENDAR FOR 2017 All events are at the Constable Hall and commence at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Friday 24th March – Talk by Andrew Sankey on Cottage Cures & Superstitions A garden designer/landscaper, nurseryman and lecturer. His passion is working with plants and being out in the garden – whether dividing and potting up plants, constructing herbaceous borders or doing talks. He began his garden design business back in 1990 and his specialism is cottage gardens and borders. Andrew also ran gardening courses at the Field Study Centre at Flatford Mill. Saturday 22nd April – Spring Supper – Lambe School A sociable evening to catch up with friends and neighbours. Bring your own drinks! Saturday 20th May – Plant Sale – Lambe School, 10am till 12noon Come along and pick up some bargain plants. Thursday 29th June – Visit to Green Island Gardens, Ardleigh Professionally designed garden by its owner Fiona Edmond laid out as a series of structured gardens displaying a huge range of unusual trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs - 'A Plantsman's Paradise' Saturday 5th August – Coach trip to RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Surely one of the finest gardens in the East of England, its location among rolling hills and fantastic panoramic views can often surprise the visitor to Essex. This 145-hectare (360-acre) estate is constantly evolving, as the gardening team strive to retain the original intimacy and charm of this horticultural gem, while at the same time aiming to restore much of the estate to its former rural glory, including its historic hedgerows and woodland. Saturday 2nd September – Annual Show – 1pm Over 100 classes including vegetables, fruit, flowers, flower arranging, cookery, handicraft, photography and children’s. Refreshments, raffle and licensed bar. Friday 13th October – Talk by Daniel Wheals on Aspects of Herbs Dan's business Herbaculture is an example of sustainable healthcare involving plant medicine. Western medical herbalists are trained to work with orthodox medicine and he spent 4 years studying herbal medicine at Napier University in Edinburgh. Friday 10th November - AGM

Tickets for all events are available from the Fountain House Tea Room a month before the event.

Members of the Society may purchase fertilisers,

peat, compost, etc. at discounted prices

THE SOCIETY'S STORE (at the rear of Robertsons Almshouses next to the church)

SUNDAYS 9.30 till 10.30 19th February to 24th September