AUTUMN SHOW SCHEDULE & ENTRY FORM (please click)
To be held on Saturday 7th September 2024 at 2.30pm in Churt Village Hall.
All exhibits must be staged by 10.45am
Prize giving – 4.00pm
Notes for Entrants and Entry forms at end of Handbook
Please note: An exhibit shall be composed only of natural plant material unless accessories are allowed. Plant material includes flowers, foliage, grasses, wood, berries, fungi, etc from your garden or purchases. An accessory is anything other than plant material.
FLORAL SECTION (not to be judged under NAFAS rules)
1. ‘Harvest Time’
An exhibit (accessories allowed). Maximum width 60cm (23.5”), maximum depth 60cm (23.5”), height optional.
2. ‘Fireworks’
An exhibit (accessories allowed). Maximum width 45cm (17.5”), maximum depth 45cm (17.5”), height optional.
3. ‘A Passion for Flowers’
An exhibit of flowers only, no additional foliage or accessories No larger than 45cm (17.5”) overall.
4. ‘Autumn by Candlelight’
An exhibit (accessories allowed). No larger than 30cm (12”) overall.
5. ‘Hot and Spicy’
Novice exhibit – no size restrictions and accessories allowed (this is for exhibitors who have not previously been placed first in Classes 1 to 4 of the Floral Section. Exhibitors may enter in the Novice Class in all the shows this year but any winners of Class 5 may not enter this Class again in future years. The list of previous winners since 2012 is held by the Show Secretary.
HORTICULTURAL SECTION – Herbaceous
6. Five stems or sprays of Michaelmas daisies in a container – one or more cultivar.
7. A single stem with single or multiple specimen blooms or flowerheads of any kind in a container (excluding dahlia).
8. The Douglas Cook Trophy:
One specimen dahlia (named if possible) in a container.
9. Three medium dahlias (170mm – 220mm diameter) in a container. One or more cultivar.
10. Five small dahlias (under 170mm diameter) in a container. One or more cultivar.
11. Five pompon dahlias (maximum 55mm diameter) in a container. One or more cultivar.
12. Five mixed dahlias in a container.
13. Three gladioli in a container.
14. Five stems of marigolds in a container. One variety.
15. Five seed heads (including grasses) in a container. One or more cultivar. 16. A container of 6 nasturtiums – any variety.
16. A container of 6 nasturtiums – any variety.
17. Three sunflowers in container.
18. Three berried stems in a container. Mixed or single cultivar.
19. A container of hardy herbaceous perennial flowers (foliage, bulbous or rhizomatous plants allowed). Space allowed: 75cm (30”) wide, no height limit. Judged primarily on variety and condition.
20. A container of cut plant material grown mainly for its foliage. Space allowed: 75cm (30”) wide, no height limit. Judged as 19.
21. A container of wildflowers grown in your garden. Judged as 19.
22. A flowering pot plant, excluding fuchsias.
23. A foliage pot plant.
24. A succulent or cactus in a pot.
25. A flowering orchid growing in a pot.
26. Five stems of one variety of cut flowers not otherwise in the Schedule in a container.
27. A collection of flowering tree and/or shrub sprays in a container. Space allowed: 90cm (35.5”) wide, no height limit.
28. Three heads of hydrangea, mixed or single cultivar in a container.
29. A container of three large-flowered roses.
30. Three stems of cluster-flowered roses in a container – one or more cultivar.
31. A single specimen rose (named if possible) in a container. Judged on beauty and condition.
32. The Norman Lingard Memorial Rose Bowl:
A container of roses. Any quantity, mixed or single cultivar. To be judged on beauty and condition.
33. A container of eight stems of cut flowers, (at least 5 different varieties). Unrestricted in size. To be staged by exhibitors who have not previously won a first prize in this class (since 1991). A list of previous winners is held by the Show Secretary.
34. A container of eight stems of cut flowers (at least 5 different varieties). Unrestricted in size. To be staged by exhibitors who have previously won a first prize in Class 35. See Class 33 regarding previous winners.
35. Five sprays of heather in a container, any variety.
36. Six single fuchsia florets (container provided).
37. Six double fuchsia florets (container provided).
38. A collection of plants suitable for the house or conservatory, arranged in a container. Space allowed: 60cm (23.5”) wide, no height limit.
39. Six stems of dianthus, pinks or Sweet William in a container.
40. Six stems of scented plants – foliage or flowers in a container.
41. A patio container of flowering plants.
42. The Norah Fresson Memorial Trophy:
A fuchsia (excluding standards) in a pot – maximum size 25cm (10”) inside diameter at rim.
HORTICULTURAL SECTION – Vegetables
43. One cabbage or hearting lettuce, e.g. butterhead, cos, crisphead (leave at least 2.5cm [1”] of root).
44. One looseleaf lettuce e.g. frissee, mesclun, lollo rosso (leave at least 2.5cm [1”] of root).
45. Leafy vegetable 3 stems of a stem variety eg chard or spinach.
46. Nine cherry tomatoes one cultivar of any shape (with stalks).
47. Three beefsteak tomatoes one cultivar of any shape (with stalks).
48. Six ordinary tomatoes one cultivar of any shape (with stalks) not eligible for Classes 46 and 47.
49. One cucumber, ridge types allowed.
50. Three dessert apples – one cultivar – named, if possible (with stalks).
51. Three cooking apples – one cultivar – named, if possible (with stalks).
52. Three pears – one cultivar – named, if possible (with stalks).
53. Five plums (with stalks).
54. Nine raspberries (with stalks).
55. An exhibit of any fruit, except apples, pears and plums (with stalks).
56. Three onions – under 225g (8oz) per bulb – ripened and tied over.
57. Three onions – 225g (8oz) and over per bulb – ripened and tied over.
58. Nine shallots – ripened and tied over.
59. Three beetroot – (trim foliage- leaving 75mm [3”]) – neatly tied.
60. Three carrots (trim foliage leaving 75mm [3”]) – neatly tied.
61. Three parsnips (trim foliage leaving 2.5cm [1”]) – neatly tied.
62. Three potatoes.
63. Six runner beans (with stalks).
64. Six French beans (with stalks).
65. Two courgettes (with stems, and flowers if possible).
66. One squash or gourd.
67. Two peppers – any colour, sweet or chilli (with stalks).
68. Any vegetable not otherwise in the Schedule.
69. A bunch of 4 kinds of herbs in a container. (NB Not in flower).
70. A basket of 5 different home-grown produce. Quantities as per individual entries in schedule (may include fruit and/or vegetables).
71. The longest runner bean.
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.
72. One jar of jam, wax disked, sealed and dated (not screw topped).
73. One jar of marmalade, sealed as Class 72.
74. One jar of fruit jelly, sealed as Class 72.
75. One jar of lemon curd or other fruit curd, sealed as Class 72.
76. One jar of chutney dated (with screw top).
77. Four hens’ eggs.
78. One hand made loaf of bread, 450 to 900g (1 to 2 lbs), any shape, made the day before the Show.
79. One machine made loaf of bread, 450 to 900g (1 to 2 lbs), any shape, made the day before the Show.
80. A treacle tart.
81. Four pieces of shortbread.
82. Three American muffins (sweet or savoury).
83. Four jam tarts.
84. Irish Apple Cake
Ingredients for the cake:
55g (2oz) sultanas 3 tablespoons whisky (Irish of possible) 250g (8oz) butter 250g (8oz) caster sugar plus 1 tablespoon 3 eggs beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract 225g (8oz) self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder
4 dessert apples (2 diced and 2 sliced)
2 tablespoons demerara sugar
Icing sugar for dusting
Method:
Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan oven) or 375°F or gas mark 5. Grease a deep 23cm (9”) loose bottomed cake tin and line with baking parchment.
Mix the sultanas and whisky together in a small bowl and set aside while you make the cake.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl, food processor or freestanding mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs mixing well after addition. Add in the vanilla paste or extract.
Sift the flour and baking powder into the batter and lightly mix until combined. Add the diced apple, sultanas and whisky and combine until just mixed. Spoon into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
Lay the sliced apple on top of the cake, pushing in slightly. Sprinkle with the caster sugar and then the demerara sugar.
Bake on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool further.
Dust with icing sugar before serving.
All entries in Classes 80 – 86 inclusive will be provided with plastic bags.
85. An article of handicraft.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION
86. A photograph of British wildlife in the garden or countryside. Maximum overall size A4 – 210mm x 300mm.
87. A single photograph of an insect on a flower. (See Class 86.)
88. A triptych photograph of “weather” (See Class 86.) – please see judge’s note below:
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. Maximum overall size A4.
89. A photograph of fungi. (See Class 86)
All entries must be the product of the exhibitor. Nothing shown in Classes 86 to 89 inclusive should have been previously exhibited in any Show organised by the Society.
JUNIOR SECTION (for exhibitors under 16 years of age)
90. A photograph maximum size A4 of a pet.
91. Three decorated biscuits (homemade or plain purchased biscuits).
92. A leaf rub (no larger than A4).
93. The Wallace Cup
A container of flowers. Exhibitor’s age will be taken into account by the Judge. Variety and condition will count more than arrangement.
94. St John’s Cup:
A painting or drawing depicting a spider.
AWARDS
The Cochrane Bowl will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 1 to 4 inclusive. To be held for one year.
The Douglas Cook Trophy will be awarded to the winner of Class 8. To be held for one year.
The Norman Lingard Memorial Rose Bowl will be awarded to the winner of Class 32. To be held for one year.
The Norah Fresson Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of Class 42. To be held for one year.
The Stevenson Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 6 to 42 inclusive. To be held for one year.
The Harold Martin Memorial Plate will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best herbaceous horticultural exhibit in the Show from Classes 6 to 42. To be held for one year.
The 70th Anniversary Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 43 to 70 inclusive. To be held for one year.
The Surrey and Hants News Challenge Rose Bowl will be awarded to the the best vegetable horticultural exhibit in the Show from Classes 43 to 70. To be held for one year.
The Lloyd George Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 72 to 85. To be held for one year.
The Summer Show Salver will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best home industries entry in the show from Classes 72 to 85. To be held for one year.
The Melene Barnes Cup will be awarded to the overall winner of Class 86 to 89 To be held for one year.
The Wallace Cup will be awarded to the winner of Class 93. To be held for one year. St John’s Cup will be awarded to the winner of Class 94. To be held for one year.
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 WITHOUT winning any other points prize. Horticultural classes only to count. The previous year’s winner will not be eligible. There will be a prize for the winner of each of the Junior Classes that do not have associated cups.
NOTES FOR SHOW ENTRANTS
We have two shows each year – Spring (April) and Autumn (September). Each show is divided into several sections. All shows have a Floral Art Section, a Horticultural Section (divided between herbaceous and vegetable classes) and a Junior or children’s section. The Autumn show also includes Home Industries (jam, chutney, baking, eggs), Handicrafts and Photography.
Members who wish to enter the show need to complete an entry form setting out which classes they intend to enter. In order for the committee to prepare the show cards these entry forms need to be submitted by 5pm on the Thursday before each
show. Entry forms can be found in the back of the handbook (one for each show) and once completed, and cut out, can be posted in the CHAPS box outside Churt Village Hall. The box will be there from Monday until 5pm on the Thursday before the show. Entries can also be submitted by email sent to the Show Secretary on
chaps.showsecretary@gmail.com or through the CHAPS website (http://chaps online.co.uk/ Members’ area and the Show Entry Form (the password for the Members’ area is CHAPS). The 5pm Thursday deadline stands whichever method of making an entry submission is chosen. No late entries will be accepted after 5pm.
There are separate entry forms for the Junior Classes which are on pages 29 and 32.
Only one entry per class per person is allowed. You can always enter a class and withdraw on the show day if you are not happy with the exhibit you had planned.
Floral art entries can include both home grown and purchased flowers and plant material unless otherwise stated. Accessories can only be included if stated in the description under the Floral art title. A maximum size will also be specified.
When making an entry in a Horticultural Class the entrant must have grown or owned the plant for at least three months. Plants from the house, garden or allotment worked by the entrant are eligible. Judging is based on meeting the requirements of the Class (e.g. 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 each show all entries must be brought to Churt Village Hall between 8 and 10.45am at 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 15 minutes is used by the show stewards to check everything is in place before the judges start.
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. The Show Stewards will be on hand during the staging process on the Saturday morning to help with specifics on the day.
For entry form please click here.