Groby Gardening Society
&
Groby W I
FLOWERS
FRUIT
VEGETABLES
Groby
Annual Show
2016
at the
Village Hall
Saturday 20th August
HANDICRAFTS
COOKERY
2.30pm – 4.30pm
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Annual Show
Programme
Saturday
20th August 2016
2:30 -
Show Opens to the public
2:30 -
Refreshments provided by Groby WI
3:30 -
Presentation of Prizes
3:50 -
Draw of Raffle Prizes
4:15 -
Removal of Exhibits by Exhibitors only
4: 30 -
Sale of any produce not required by Exhibitors
Exhibits may be entered and staged
Friday 19th August from 7 pm to 9 p.m.
Saturday 20th August from 8:15 am to 10:20 a.m.
The rooms where exhibits are staged will be cleared for judging at 10:25 am.
Further information about the Gardening Society or the Show may be
obtained from:
Jane Marston, Show Secretary
Tel. (0116) 2321384
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List of Trophies
Croxtall Shield
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Most points in Floral Section
(Classes 1-17)
Callis Shield
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Most points in Container Plants Section
(Classes 18-23)
Jarram Shield
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Most points in Fruit & Vegetables Section
(Classes 24-54)
Gamble Shield
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Most points in Flower Arrangements Section
(Classes 55-59)
Atherton Shield
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Most Points in the Handicraft Section
(Classes 60-66)
The Richardson Plate
First in Class 66
Parish Council
Young Persons Cup
Best Exhibit in the Young Person’s Section
(Classes 67-74)
Firth Shield
Most points in Cookery & Preserves
(Classes 75-89)
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DA Colledge Shield
First in Class 89
GGS Cup
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Best Exhibit in Show
WI Trophy
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Groby WI Member with second most points in
Show
Balderston Trophy -
Groby WI Member with most points in Show
Parish Council Cup
Second most points in Show
Morris Cup
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Most points in Show
Banksian Medal
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RHS award for the most points in the horticultural classes
(Classes 1 – 54) who has not won the medal in the
previous 3 years
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Floral Section (Room 1)
One vase unless otherwise stated.
1.
Rose – one specimen - hybrid tea or large flowered rose
2.
Three stages of the Rose – three blooms of one variety – one bud, one three
quarters open, one fully open
3.
One bloom or stem of any flower to be judged for scent only
4.
A vase of mixed flowering stems taken from a minimum of two different
kinds of plant
(Note: two varieties of the same plant are not two kinds)
5.
Phlox – three stems
6.
Dahlias – five stems
7.
Sweet or flowering Peas – five stems
8.
Marigolds – five stems
9.
Annuals – five stems of one kind
10. Perennials - five stems of one kind
11. Gladiolus – one spike
12. Fuchsia – board of six flower heads (board not to exceed 9”x6”) stems to
reach water or oasis
13. Rudbeckia – five stems
14. Flowering shrub – three stems
15. Clematis – one flower
16. Hosta – a single leaf
17. Pansy/Viola - board of six flower heads (board not to exceed 9”x6”) stems
must reach water or oasis
Container Plants (Room 1)
All Containers not to exceed 9ins /23 cms diameter
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Fuchsia
Foliage or grass plant
A pot of cacti or succulents
A fern
Hosta
A pot of flowering plants for the patio
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Fruit and Vegetables (Room 1)
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Apples – three on a plate
Plums – six on a plate
Blackberries – twelve with stalks on a plate
A bowl of mixed garden fruits, a minimum of three kinds of fruits.
Any other kind of fruit not named in the above classes *
Beetroot – three 3 on a plate, leaves trimmed to approx. 3”
Carrots – three, leaves trimmed to approx. 3”
Parsnips – two, leaves trimmed to approx. 3”
Runner Beans – six with stalks
French Beans – six with stalks on a plate
Broad Beans – 4 pods
Onions – three trimmed, each 8 oz. weight or under
Onions – three trimmed, each over 8 oz. weight
A pair of lettuce – displayed with clean roots
Potatoes – five white potatoes of one variety, on a plate
Potatoes – five coloured of one variety, on a plate
Salad potatoes - 5 on a plate
Tomatoes – six with calyces on a plate
Tomatoes – twelve small fruited or cherry with calyces on a plate
Courgettes – three on a plate
Cucumber – one pair
Cabbage – one head lightly trimmed with approx. 3” stem
Rhubarb – three sticks trimmed
Sweet corn – two cobs
An exhibit comprising one flower, one fruit and one vegetable
A vase of mixed culinary herbs. Exhibitor to provide own vase.
Any other kind of vegetable not included in the above classes *
The longest Runner Bean
Groby’s Gruesome – an example of fruit or veg that raises a smile
A salad of Veg, fruits and edible flowers – displayed on a dinner plate
* Quantity to be as given in the table of valid exhibits (page 12)
A Collection of Vegetables (Room1)
(Sponsored by Groby Allotment Society)
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A standard seed tray of mixed vegetables – displayed for effect
Vegetables to be displayed within a standard seed tray measuring not more than
9ins by 15ins. Parsley is permitted for garnishing but no other foliage or
accessories such as plates, sand, rings, etc. allowed. Onion tops may be tied or
whipped using raffia. Carrots and Parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 3”.
Peas and Beans must be displayed with some stalk attached.
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Flower Arrangements (Room 2)
NO ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS OR ARTIFICIAL FOLIAGE TO BE USED IN THESE CLASSES
55.
A miniature exhibit of flowers and foliage. Arrangement not to exceed 4”
(10 cm approx.) H x W x D
56.
A small arrangement of flowers & foliage using 5 flower stems. Not to
exceed 9ins (22cms) H x W x D.
57.
An arrangement of dried flowers and seed heads – natural products only –
arrangement not to exceed 12” (30cms approx..) H xW x D
58.
“Rio Olympics”.A Carnival of Colour. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45
cm. approx.) H x W x D
59.
Special Prize
£5
“Our Gracious Queen – Happy Birthday Your Majesty” Accessories
allowed. Arrangement not to exceed 18” (45 cm. approx.) H x W x D
Handicrafts (Room 2)
For all classes – the items should not have been previously exhibited at this
show
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“ Hats for The Homeless” It is hoped that Groby knitters will be able to knit
– bobble hats, beanies or your own design, all will be welcome
An item of needle work – may include knitting and crochet
A Handmade Greetings Card – any medium.
A photograph “Groby Village” *
A photograph “Action” *
Any other item of craft not included in the above classes.
Photographs to be displayed unmounted, maximum size A5 (15x21cms
approx.).
Richardson Plate
66.
A Painted picture – in any medium
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Young Person’s Section (Room 2)
Exhibitors in these classes are to be under 16 years old on the date of the
show. Please state age on the day of the show on both sides of each
exhibitor’s card. To be own work of exhibitor.
67.
A creature made from fruit, veg or Garden Materials
68.
A decorated gingerbread man – 1 on a plate
69.
A handmade sock puppet
70.
A handmade greetings card – ages up to 8
71.
A handmade greetings card – ages 8 and over
72.
A decorated paper plate – theme to be 2The Olympics”
73.
Garden flowers in a jam jar
74.
A decorated book mark – approx.. 4cms. X 15cms. The decoration should
include a sample of handwriting
Prizes for classes 67 to 74
1st…£2
2nd…£1
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3rd…50p
Cookery and Preserves (Room 3)
All item of classes 75 -88 must be covered (loosely) with cling film, this will be
removed shortly before judging and replaced after judging.
75.
Almond Tarts – 5 on a plate
76.
A Victoria Sandwich Cake. 6 oz recipe (3 x 2oz eggs) 7in tin.
Made by creaming method, filled with raspberry jam and a light sprinkling
of caster sugar on top – No cooling rack marks please
77.
Cup Cakes (judged for cake and decoration) – 4 on a plate
78.
Tea Loaf – recipe and method given on page 15
79.
Ginger biscuits – 5 on a plate. Your own recipe
80.
A Savoury Quiche – fluted or plain case -. 8” diameter
81.
Cheese Scones – 4 on a plate – using a 2ins – 2 ½ ins using a plain cutter
82.
Your favourite cake – the one your family love and always ask for
83.
A Sweet or Savoury loaf of Speciality Bread
84.
Marmalade – 1lb approx. – plain jar, no trade marks
85.
Jam – soft fruit, 1lb. approx. – plain jar, no trade marks
86.
Jam – stone fruit, 1lb. approx. – plain jar, no trade marks
87.
Lemon Curd – ½ lb. approx. using a waxed disc and cellophane cover –
items made with eggs must not have a metal cover
88.
A Jar of Pickled Veg – E.G. Shallots, beetroot, red cabbage etc. 1lb. approx.
D A Colledge Shield
89.
A Childs Birthday Cake – any design !!!!!!
Please provide a cover
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Best Exhibit in the Floral Section
Classes 1 to 17
Prize...£5
Best Exhibit in the Container Section
Classes 18 to 23
Prize...£5
Best Exhibit in the Fruit and Vegetable Section
Classes 24 to 53
Prize...£5
Best Exhibit in the Flower Arrangements Section
Classes 55 to 59
Prize...£5
Best Exhibit in the Handicrafts Section
Sponsored by Groby WI
Classes 60 to 66
Prize...£5
Best Exhibit in the Cookery & Preserves Section
Classes 75 to 89
Prize...£5
The Best Exhibit in Show
Prize...£5
Allotment Society Display
The Allotment Society will again be providing a display for our added interest.
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For your Notice Board – The Societies’ Meetings
The Gardening Society and WI programmes for February to December 2015 are set
out below. You will be most welcome at any of our meetings.
The Groby Gardening Society meets at the United Reformed Church Rooms,
Chapel Hill on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.
11th Feb
Flowers of Richard III period
Sally Cunningham
10th March Social and Creative Evening
14th April
Cotswold Garden Flowers
7th May
The Malvern Show – Day Trip
12th May
Poisonous Plants
14th May
Plant Sale @ Groby Village Hall
9th June
Evening Visit to Private Earl Shilton Garden
14/ 15/16th July
Bob Brown
Richard Woods
Three day trip to Norwich Area
11th Aug
Flowers of St Pauls
20th Aug
THE VILLAGE SHOW
8th Sept
Herbs – plants and books
Lynne Tann-Watson
13th Oct
Secrets in The Garden
Alvar Johnson
14th Oct
Batsford Arboretum – Day Trip
10th Nov
Radio Leicester – Down to Earth
8th Dec
Our Christmas Meal & Party
12th Jan 2017
Rosemary Hughs
AGM
Please do not forget to save some seeds for our Society ‘seed swap’ 13th October
meeting
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The Groby WI meets in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each
month
21st January
Walkers Pork Pies
Ian Heircock
18th February
Kedlestone Hall, George & Mary Soar – a love story
Heather Terrington
17th March
Mercy Ships
Janet Hiles
21st April
Life Support & CPR
Lisel Beadle
19th May
RESOLUTIONS
Social Evening
16th June
W.I. Judge produce, craft and cooking
Ruth Green
21st July
Co-Co Chanel
Julie Ede
18th August
Tai Chi
Nasser Butt
15th September
Cathedrals, Roof Tops and More
Norman & Underwood
20th October
Confessions of a Country Vicar
Canon Alan Haydock
17th November
AGM & Making a Christmas Wreath Workshop
Lisa Johnson
15th December
Social Evening
Entertainment, food and drink.
 20th August we will again, be sharing The Village Show with Groby Gardening
Society
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VALID EXHIBITS IN THE CLASSES
Where not otherwise stated in the schedule, the table below indicates the number of
a fruit or vegetable to be exhibited.
This table is not intended to prohibit the exhibiting of any fruit or vegetable
not listed! If you wish to exhibit any fruit or vegetable not listed, please exhibit
two.
Aubergine
Beans (Broad)
Beans (Runner)
Beans (French)
Beetroot
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Celeriac
Chicory
Chives
Corn Salad
Cress
Cucumbers
Dandelion
Endive
Florence Fennel
Kohl Rabi
Leeks
2
6 pods
6 pods
6 pods
3
10
1
3
1
2
2
2
1bunch
§
¥
2
5 heads
3 heads
2
2
2
Lettuces
2
Marrow
2
Mustard
¥
Mushrooms
8
Onions
3
Onions (Pickling)
8
Onions (Green.Salad)
6
Parsnips
2
Peas
6 pods
Potatoes
5
Radish (Salad)
8
Shallots
7
Spinach
8 - 12 leaves
Swedes
2
Sweet Corn
2
Sweet Pepper
2
Tomatoes (large)
4
Tomatoes (medium)
6
Tomatoes (Small)
12
Turnips
3
Watercress
1 bunch
Apples, Cooking
Apples, Desert
Apricots
Cherries
Currants (Black)
Currants (not black)
Damsons
Figs
Gooseberries
Grapes (Bunch)
Hybrid Berries
3
3
2
12
*
*
12
2
12
1
12
Kiwi Fruit
Medlars
Melon
Nectarines
Nuts
Peaches
Plums (Cooking)
Plums (Dessert)
Quinces
Raspberries
Strawberries
* Bunches - 6 - 9 oz. approx.
§ Bunch of 5 plants.
¥ Exhibit in growth 1 pan 6" approx.
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2
6
1
2
6-9 oz.
2
5
5
2
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SOME TIPS FOR SHOWING
We hope that the following notes will help everyone, including first timers, to
take part in the show. Remember that it is your entries that help to make the show
what it is.
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Read the rules and timetable.
Read the schedule carefully. Keep to the numbers and sizes specified. Judges
will disqualify any exhibits that are not strictly to the schedule, e.g. if there
are not the exact number of flower stems, blackberries or whatever.
The judges will be looking for produce in good condition. Entries should be
clean, fresh and as far as possible have no damage from pests and diseases.
When more than one item is required they should all be as alike as possible
in shape, size and colour.
Large size is not always best (except for longest runner bean or heaviest
potato, etc of course).
Examples of ideal sizes are:
Beetroot - no larger than a tennis ball
Dessert apples – 2¾” diameter.
Marrow - not over 15" long
Potatoes - 7 to 8 oz. per tuber
Tomatoes - approx. 2½" diameter
Courgettes - 4" to 8" long
Here some more tips on various items:
Apples - should always have their stalks and not be polished
Blackberries, raspberries, etc. - should have a short stalk attached
Beans and peas - retain a short piece of stalk
Cabbage - keep approx. 3" of stalk
Leeks - wash the roots
Lettuce - wrap the roots in a plastic bag
Potatoes - should have shallow eyes
Radish - leave the leaves on
Rhubarb - trim the leaves to about 3"
Sweetcorn - open the husk to show the grain. Retain the silk tail
Tomatoes - with calyces attached
Mixed flowers - foliage of other plants not allowed
Roses - try to have the bloom ¾ open
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SHOW RULES
1. All classes are open to everybody whether members or not of Groby
Gardening Society or Groby WI.
2. Entry fee 10p per exhibit, children’s entries free.
3. Admission to Show 50p. Children free with parents. Exhibitors free.
4. The Exhibitor must grow for at least 2 months all entries in the Floral,
Container Plants, Fruit & Vegetable Sections.
5. All items entered in the Handicrafts Section must have been completed
within the last 12 months.
6. Exhibitors may make only one entry in each class.
7. Exhibits must be staged from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Friday
21st Aug. or between 8.15 a.m. and 10.20 a.m. on day of show. Stewards will
be there to assist if required. The rooms will be cleared for judging at 10.25
a.m.
Qualified judges will judge all classes.
8. Vases and plates will be provided for classes in the Floral and Fruit &
Vegetable Sections except where stated in the class description.
9. The Committee will deal with all matters not provided for in these rules.
10. Exhibits must not be removed before 4.15 p.m. Exhibits not marked ‘NOT
FOR SALE’ will be sold for the benefit of the Society
11.All cups and shields are perpetual and must be returned to the Society two
weeks before the next show date.
12.While taking reasonable care, the Society will not be responsible for any loss
or damage to exhibits or personal property while at the place of the
exhibition.
Entry Forms
There should be an entry form with this schedule. If it has gone astray
or you need another one, additional schedules will be available at the
Village Library prior to the show and forms at the Village Hall at the
time of entry and staging of exhibits.
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Tea Loaf
16 oz Mixed Dried Fruit
6 oz Demerara Sugar
¼ pint hot tea
1 medium egg
8oz self - raising flour
Method
Mix together the fruit, sugar and the hot tea. Cover and leave
overnight.
Heat oven to 160 C 325F gas 3 grease a line a loaf tin.
Add the egg to the fruit mixture – beat well and stir in the flour.
Place the mixture into the tin and bake for approx.. 1 ½ hours until
firm.
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We wish to record our thanks to our sponsors and supporters listed below.
Andrew Waldram
Groby Allotment Society
The United Reformed Church
The Community College
The Library
The Parish Council
The Village Hall Committee
Groby Gardening Society and Groby Womens Institute are most grateful
for the support given by various organisations and individuals in and
around the village.
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