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FLORAL SECTION 1-6 (not to be judged under NAFAS rules)
 

FLORAL ART
Entries to this class shall be composed only of natural plant material from your garden or purchased. See Guidance Notes below.
1. THE COCHRANE BOWL
Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness
An exhibit (accessories allowed). Maximum width 60cm/ 23.5in maximum depth 60cm/ 23.5in, height optional.
2. The Jewel Garden
An exhibit (accessories allowed). Maximum width 45cm/ 17.5in, maximum depth 45cm/ 17.5in, height optional.
3. Seashore
An exhibit (accessories allowed). No larger than 30 cm/ 12in overall.

FLORAL IN FORMAL
Entries to this class shall be composed only of natural plant material from your garden. No purchased plant material or accessories allowed.
See Guidance Notes on pages 5-6.
4. A container of hardy herbaceous perennial flowers/ cut plant material (foliage, bulbous or rhizomatous plants allowed).
Maximum width 75 cm/ 30in wide, no height limit. Judged primarily on variety and condition.
5. A collection of flowering tree and/ or shrub sprays in a container.
Maximum width 90cm/ 35.5in wide, no height limit.
6. A container of eight stems of cut flowers (at least five different
varieties). Unrestricted in size.

HORTICULTURAL SECTION - HERBACEOUS
The following Awards apply to this Section (see page 20 of the handbook for details):
 

THE STEVENSON CUP - Classes 7-27
THE HAROLD MARTIN MEMORIAL PLATE - Classes 7-27
THE NORAH FRESSON MEMORIAL TROPHY - Classes 25-26
 

DAHLIAS - Classes 7-11
7. THE DOUGLAS COOK TROPHY
One specimen dahlia (named if possible) in a container.
8. Three dahlias in a container. One cultivar.
9. Five dahlias in a container. One cultivar.
10. Five pompon dahlias of any size in a container. One or more cultivars.
11. Five mixed dahlias in a container. One or more cultivars.
 

ROSES - Classes 11-14
12. A container of three large-flowered roses.
13. A single specimen rose (named if possible) in a container. Judged on beauty and condition.
14. THE NORMAN LINGARD MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL
A container of roses. Any quantity, mixed or single cultivar. To be judged on beauty and condition.
15. Five stems of marigolds in a container. One variety.
16. Five seed heads (including grasses) in a container. One or more cultivar.
17. A container of 6 nasturtiums - any variety.
18. Three berried stems in a container. Mixed or single cultivar
19. A container of wildflowers grown in your garden. Judged primarily on variety and condition.
20. A pot plant of any kind.
21. A flowering orchid growing in a pot.
22. Five stems of one variety of cut flowers not otherwise in the schedule in a container.
23. Any single stem with single or multiple blooms or flowerheads in a container (excluding dahlia).
24. Three heads of hydrangea, mixed or single cultivar in a container.
25. Six single fuchsia florets (container provided).
26. Six double fuchsia florets (container provided).
27. Six stems of scented plants – foliage or flowers – in a container.

HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION
For all baked goods please indicate if your entry is gluten, dairy or egg free or vegan so the judges can take this into account. All entries in
Classes 58-62 inclusive will be provided with plastic bags.

The following Awards apply to this Section (see page 21 for details):
THE LLOYD GEORGE CUP Classes 52-62
THE SUMMER SHOW SALVER Classes 52-62
52. One jar of jam with wax disk, sealed and dated (no screw topped commercial lids).
53. One jar of marmalade, with wax disk, sealed and dated (no screw topped commercial lids).
54. One jar of fruit jelly, with wax disk, sealed and dated (no screw topped commercial lids).
55. One jar of chutney dated (with screw top).
56. Four hens’ eggs.
57. One hand made or machine made loaf of bread, 450 to 900g (1lb to 2lb), any shape, made the day before the Show.
58. A Victoria sponge.
59. Four scones.
60. Three American muffins (sweet or savoury).
61. Four cheese straws,

62. ENGLISH APPLE CAKE (Nigel Slater)
130g butter
130g caster sugar
3 eating apples
Juice of half a lemon
1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons demerara sugar

2 eggs
130g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons fresh white
breadcrumbs
A little extra sugar

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Line the base of a square baking tin - about 24cm square and 6cm deep.
Core the apples, but leave the skin on. Chop into small chunks and put into a bowl with the lemon juice, cinnamon and demerara
sugar.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
Sift together the flour and baking powder, and then gently fold into the butter and sugar mixture.
Put the cake mix into the prepared tin and scatter the apples on the top followed by the breadcrumbs, and a little extra demerara sugar
if you wish.
Bake for 55-60 minutes - the edges should be browning nicely and the centre firm.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the tin before lifting out.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION
All entries must be the product of the exhibitor. Nothing shown in Classes 63 to 66 inclusive should have been previously exhibited in any
Show organised by the Society.
 

The following Awards apply to this Section (see page 21 for details):
THE MELENE BARNES CUP - Classes 63 to 66
63. A photograph of a British Landscape. Maximum overall size A4/ 21cm x 30cm.
64. A single photograph of a Flower. Maximum overall size A4/ 21cm x 30cm.
65. A triptych photograph of Trees. Maximum overall size A3/ 30cm x x 42cm.
 

Judge’s Note: A Triptych is a set of three photographs that are intended to be shown next to each other, creating an effect that is greater than the sum of its parts. A flower arrangement in three separate parts might be an easy way to appreciate the concept.
Triptychs usually work best if each of the elements are similar in style, lighting and printing. Historically, oil paintings of biblical scenes were often made as altar pieces in the form of triptychs which could be closed like a large book for protection and transportation. A single photo divided into three parts is acceptable.
66. A photograph of Fungi. Maximum overall size A4/ 21cm x 30cm.

AUTUMN SHOW AWARDS
ALL AWARDS TO BE HELD FOR ONE YEAR with the exception of the
Aggregate Points Prize and the Banksian Medal.

THE COCHRANE BOWL will be awarded to the exhibitor who is best in Class 1.
THE DOUGLAS COOK TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 7.
THE NORMAN LINGARD MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the winner of Class 14.
THE NORAH FRESSON MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best overall entry in Classes 25 and 26.
THE STEVENSON CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 7 to 27 inclusive.
THE HAROLD MARTIN MEMORIAL PLATE will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best Herbaceous Horticultural exhibit in the Show from Classes 7- 27.
THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 28-51 inclusive.
THE SURREY AND HANTS NEWS CHALLENGE ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the best vegetable horticultural exhibit in the Show from
Classes 28-51.
THE LLOYD GEORGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 52-62.
THE SUMMER SHOW SALVER will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best home industries entry in the show from Classes 52-62.
THE MELENE BARNES CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best Photographic entry of Class 63-66.
A BANKSIAN MEDAL will be applied for from the RHS for the exhibitor who gains the most points in the horticultural classes in aggregate over
both Shows. The RHS rules preclude any exhibitor from winning if he/ she has won it in the previous two years.
THE AGGREGATE POINTS PRIZE will be awarded by the Society to the exhibitor who gains the most points in aggregate over both Shows

Guidelines for Show Entrants 

CHAPS has two shows each year in Spring (April) and Autumn (September). 

Each show is divided into Sections. All shows have a Floral Section (divided between Floral Art and Informal Floral) and a Horticultural Section (divided between Herbaceous and Vegetable classes). The Spring Show also has a Junior Section. 

The Autumn Show includes a Home Industries Section (jam, chutney, bread, baking, eggs) and a Photography Section.
Members who wish to enter the shows will need to complete an Entry Form setting out which classes they intend to enter. Entries are accepted
from the Saturday one week prior to the show. The deadline for submitting entry forms is 5pm on the Thursday before the show. We strongly encourage Members to submit their entry forms as soon as they are able and to enter as many classes as possible. It will not matter if subsequently Members decide to withdraw an entry on the show day if they are not happy with the planned exhibit. 

Only one entry per class per person is allowed.

Entry forms can be cut out or copied from the handbook. When complete forms should be
posted in the CHAPS box outside Churt Village Hall or submitted by email  to the Show Secretary on chaps.showsecretary@gmail.com.

The 5pm Thursday deadline stands whichever method of making an entry submission is chosen. No late entries will be accepted.
 

Entries to the Floral Section shall be composed only of natural plant material including flowers, foliage, grasses, wood, berries, fungi, etc from
your garden.
Entries to the Floral Art Class can include both home grown and purchased flowers unless otherwise stated. Accessories can only be included if stated in the description under the floral title. 

An Accessory isanything other than plant material. A maximum size will also be specified.

Entries to the Floral Informal Class cannot include purchased plant material and Accessories are not allowed.

When making an entry into a Horticultural Class the entrant must have grown or owned the plant for at least three months. All plants from the
house, garden or allotment worked by the entrant are eligible. Judging is based on meeting the requirements of the class (eg number of stems, specific type of flower) and then on quality and condition. If the judge feels that none of the entries are of sufficiently high quality a placing of 1st, 2nd or 3rd may not be given.

Entries for the Herbaceous Classes will be in vases, containers or pots belonging to the entrant. The exception to this is for the pansy/ viola
class in the Spring Show, and single or double fuchsia florets in the Autumn Show where CHAPS provides a specific display container
allowing the flowers to be shown facing upwards.
 

Entries for Vegetable Classes must be washed clean of soil and neatly presented. Use raffia or gardening twine to tie the trimmed foliage.
 

Exhibits can be displayed directly on the show table or on a suitably sized plate for tomato and soft fruit classes.
 

On the morning of the show all entries must be brought to Churt Village Hall for staging between 8am and 10.45am after which time the doors
will be closed to entrants. A show card will be in place for each entry being made. Once an entrant has staged an entry the show card should
be turned over so that the entry is anonymous to the judge. The cards will be turned back over once judging is completed. 

Judging begins at 11am.
 

The show is open to the public from 2.30pm. Prizes are awarded at 4pm and exhibitors are asked not to remove their entries until after the prize giving. Once the show is over an orderly and speedy removal of exhibits is appreciated so that the show furniture can be tidied away.
 

The members of the CHAPS Committee are always happy to provide help and advice particularly to new or inexperienced exhibitors. 

CHAPS Members will be on hand during the staging process on the Saturday morning to help with specifics on the day.