Rules of the Show 

The Show will be conducted in accordance with the rules and standards laid down in the Horticultural Show Handbook 2016, issued by the Royal Horticultural Society, except where stated in this Schedule. A copy of the Horticultural Show Handbook may be seen on application to the Show Manager.

Where multiple entrants obtain equal highest number of points in any one Division, the Judge will award the trophy to the entrant who, in the Judge's opinion, has achieved the best overall results in that Division.  Where a trophy is awarded for the second highest number of points, this rule will also apply.

Exhibitors may only enter ONE exhibit per class.

Entries in Divisions A, B, C and D (Fruit, Vegetables, Roses,Flowers and Plants) must have been grown by the exhibitor in their own garden, glasshouse or home for at least the current season. Pot plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least six months.

Entries in Division H (Arts and Crafts) must have been created by the exhibitor within one year of the Show.

Volunteers will be on duty in the Village Hall during the afternoon but entries are left at exhibitors’ own risk.

The staging of the exhibits will take place in the Village Hall on the morning of the Show from 8am to 10am. It is not possible to stage any exhibits in the Village Hall on Friday evening. Exhibits must be staged by 10am; all exhibitors must then leave the Village Hall until the Show is opened at 2pm.

Please note that no containers or accessories are supplied for any class.

Hints and Tips for All 

JUNIOR CLASSES

Please label exhibits on the reverse side or base with your name, date of birth, school year and the number of the class you are entering.

CHILDREN’S ART   

Originality and creativity will be rewarded as well as technical skill. 

FRUIT

Gooseberries, raspberries, currants, loganberries and strawberries should be picked with a good piece of stalk attached, and are best cut with scissors. Raspberries are shown complete with plug. Currants should include all the berries on the string.

PRESERVES and JAMS

These must state type, month and year. Jars to be filled to within 3mm of top (fill to the top to allow for shrinkage). The cellophane should be sealed tightly and neatly.

CHUTNEY and PICKLES

Must be at least six to eight weeks old before showing. All must have vinegar-proof seal, e.g. glass or plastic lid or screw top, not cellophane jam pot cover. All preserve jars for showing should have clear sides, not ribbed, and no brand names or numbers on them.

CAKES

Should show no marks on surface from cooking rack. Please list all ingredients and quantities on accompanying card.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS 

No floral foam (Oasis) except where specified, but other means of support, eg chicken wire, flower frogs, pebbles etc, are acceptable.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographs can be mounted but the maximum size includes the mount.