Classes for Grundisburgh Village Show - 13 July 2024
Open to people from all areas
Classes for Grundisburgh Village Show
13 July 2024
Open to people from all areas
FLOWER ARRANGING
1. Petite arrangement. 10cm/4” in all directions.
2. What! No flowers! Arrangement of greenery no flowers. Max 61cm/24”.
3. Floating flower heads in bowl without leaves.
4. Arrangement depicting a village maypole.
5. Bottled Blooms. Three flowerheads displayed as individual blooms in three beer bottles.
6. An arrangement in a cup and saucer.
7. A wedding buttonhole.
8. An arrangement depicting a nursery rhyme. Max 61cm/24”.
9. An arrangement of herbs in a jug.
10. A decorative arrangement of sweet peas. Max 46cms/18" (for the Muriel K Lingley Perpetual Challenge Cup).
11. A decorative arrangement of garden flowers. Max 61cms/24" (for the Eileen Goodwin Cup).
Notes:
* Entries must be kept within size specified. There are no height limitations. The sizes apply to the whole arrangement, including the container.
* Only in class 10 must the materials be grown by the exhibitor.
* The flowers in class 11 must be from a garden.
* The Perpetual Cup is awarded to the exhibitor with most points in classes 1 to 11.
FLOWERS AND PLANTS
12. Mixed garden flowers, max. five varieties, two stems of each.
13. Three stems of the same perennial.
(The Katie’s Gardens Perennial Challenge Trophy will be awarded for the most points in classes 12 and 13).
14. One potted pelargonium (geranium), any colour. Max 23cms/9” pot.
15. One pot plant in bloom (not pelargonium). Max 23cms/9” pot.
16. Six spikes of annual sweet peas.
17. A circular hanging basket. Max diameter 36cms/14".
18. One rose judged for perfume.
19. One specimen rose (for the Major General Gurdon Challenge Cup).
20. Three HT roses, any variety (for the Ivor Marjoram Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup).
21. Six pansies (for the Deryck Gray Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup).
22. Tree grown in a pot from seed or nut.
23. Cactus or succulent. Could be mixed. Max 23cms/9” pot.
24. Three stems of pinks.
25. Potted indoor plant. Max 23cms/9” pot.
26. Three stems of lily. Can be mixed varieties.
27. Three stems of dahlia. Can be mixed varieties.
Notes:
* The maximum width or depth of plants or pots must not exceed 46cm/18”.
* Classes are judged on the quality of flowers, not the arrangement.
* Where vases are specified, exhibitors may borrow one of the special vases available on entry night or the morning of the show (first come, first served).
* Points gained by the winners in this section go towards the David Warren Perpetual Challenge Cup for Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit.
VEGETABLES & HERBS
28. A pot of any variety of herb grown from seed or cutting. Max 31cm/12” pot.
29. A collection of three bunches of herbs in a container, tied and named.
30. Pot grown edible chili plant. Max 20cms/8” pot.
31. One Cos lettuce.
32. One lettuce, any variety or colour.
33. Five tomatoes of one variety.
34. Five tomatoes of any variety, colour or size. Can be mixed.
(The Richard Garrett Memorial Cup will be awarded for the most points in classes 33 and 34).
35. Five potatoes of one variety.
36. Three carrots, long, with tops tied.
37. Three carrots other than long, with tops tied.
38. Five pods of peas.
39. Five pods of broad beans.
40. Five runner beans.
41. Five French beans.
42. Three onions, tops cut and tied.
43. Five shallots, grown from bulbs, tops cut and tied.
44. Three sticks of rhubarb.
45. Three courgettes, max length 15cms/6".
46. One summer cabbage.
47. One cucumber, any variety.
48. Three globe beetroot with leaves and tops tied (for the Steven Muttitt Memorial Trophy).
49. A decorative pot of Basil for the kitchen windowsill.
50. Longest runner bean.
51. Collection of three kinds of vegetables, three of each (not just those above), displayed on tray, max 61cm x 46cm/24” x 18” (for the John Farrow Cup).
52. Exotic or unusual vegetable.
53. A vegetable disaster, the one that went wrong.
Notes:
Points gained by the winners in this section go towards the David Warren Perpetual Challenge Cup for Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit.
FRUIT
54. Six raspberries. Displayed with stalks on.
55. Six strawberries. Displayed with calyx on.
56. Six strings of red currants.
57. Six strings of blackcurrants.
58. Six gooseberries.
59. Six berries of same variety (not those listed above).
Notes
* The Dunnett Cup will be awarded for the most points in classes 54-59.
* Points gained by the winners in this section also go towards the David Warren Perpetual Challenge Cup for Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit.
HOME MADE PRESERVES
60. One jar of raspberry jam.
61. One jar of mixed fruit jam.
62. One jar of lemon marmalade.
63. One jar of orange curd.
64. One jar of stone fruit jam.
65. One jar of fruit jelly.
66. One jar of green or red tomato chutney.
Notes:
* Entries in classes 60 to 65 should be in plain, clear glass jars with no branding and topped with wax paper circle and cellophane cover. Class 66 should have a white lined or plastic lid.
* A label on the side should give type and date made.
* The exhibitor number must go on the jar, not the cover.
* The Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points total in classes 60-66.
HOME BAKING
67. Four cherry scones (fluted cutter).
68. Your favourite tea time cake (include a copy of your recipe)
69. Victoria sandwich, made with a three-egg recipe in approx 18cms/7” dia. tin.
70. Six gingernut biscuits.
71. A flask of home-made chilled Summer soup.
72. Six cheese straws.
73. Six rock cakes.
74. Four savoury muffins.
75. A speciality loaf of bread.
76. A fruit pie on a plate (double crust).
77. Men only: Four sausage rolls.
78. Men only: Lemon drizzle cake (own recipe) in a 2lb (900g) loaf tin for the Andrew Turner Memorial Cup.
Notes:
* Entries should be loosely covered by a clear polythene bag, not clingfilm.
* Entry numbers must be on the plates, not on covers.
* Victoria sandwich – no cream, the jam should be raspberry and dusted with caster sugar. The sponge can be made the day before and filled on the day.
* The Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for most points in classes 67-76.
OTHER PRODUCE
79. Three poultry eggs, white, brown, blue or mixed.
80. One jar of honey.
81. One bottle of elderflower cordial.
82. One bottle sloe gin (min size 250ml).
83. One bottle of other fruit based alcoholic drink (min size 250ml).
Notes:
* Eggs should be displayed in a small basket or similar, and a saucer should be provided into which the judge can crack one egg open.
* Entries in classes 81-83 should be presented in plain, clear glass bottles, and should be filled to within half an inch of the cork or screw top. In the case of class 83, the variety of fruit and type of alcohol should be listed on a label on the bottle.
ART
84. A design for a greetings card, any medium.
85. A portrait of someone you admire, any medium.
86. A desktop sculpture, any material.
87. An abstract painting, any medium.
88. A landscape in or near Grundisburgh, any medium.
89. A still life, any medium.
Notes:
* Entrants are encouraged to title their work
* Artwork is not to exceed 61cm x 61cm/24” x 24” including the frame, if any.
* The Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for the entry judged the best art in show.
PHOTOGRAPHY
90. A photograph of interesting architecture (black & white).
91. A landscape with water.
92. “Trees”.
93. A summers day.
94. “Having fun”.
95. A wildlife photograph.
Notes:
* Photos must be mounted on card that does not exceed 30cm x 25cm/ 12” x 10”. The card should create a frame around the photo i.e. the photo should not be made of card.
* The Steve Roberts Trophy is awarded for the photograph judged to be best in show.
HANDICRAFT
96. A covered or decorated bottle to make a vase.
97. A papier-mache model of something you like.
98. A piece of patchwork in any size or style.
99. A pop-up greetings card.
100. A constructed and decorated box in any material.
101. A piece of hand embroidery in any style or material.
102. A cushion cover with pad, any size or shape.
103. A crocheted item.
104. A sheet of potato-printed wrapping paper of your own design.
105. A paper cut -out picture.
106. A pair of knitted socks.
Note: * The Joyce Page Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded for most points in classes 96-106.
OVER SIXTY FIVES
107. A jar of lemon curd.
108. A jam filled Swiss roll (dusted with sugar and tightly rolled).
109. Flower arrangement using greenery and seed heads.
110. A knitted scarf.
111. A poem.
Notes:
* These classes are open to people aged 65 or over on show day.
* The Barber-Starkey Challenge Cup will be awarded for most points in classes 107-111.
BEGINNERS
112. Handicraft: I do this for a hobby - amaze us!
113. Three stems of the same variety of flowers from my garden.
114. Something I enjoy eating from my garden.
115. Four flapjacks.
Notes:
* Beginners classes are open to people who have never entered any adult classes in the Village Show before.
* The Gary Cole Memorial Challenge Cup will be awarded for most points in classes 112-115.
YOUTH 12-16
116. A garden design with a guide to how it is themed (maximum A3).
117. A gift box of 6 home made sweets or chocolates (judged for packaging as well as content).
118. Anything made from matchsticks (maximum A3).
119. An arrangement of flowers in something from the kitchen (tea pot, jug, bowl etc) (maximum A3).
120. You’ve made it, let’s see ie any piece of art or craft (maximum A3 base).
CHILDREN (8 - 11)
121. A habitat in a shoe box.
122. A picture using any medium (not a photo) – ‘Habitat’ (maximum A3).
123. A garden in a seed tray.
124. Four canapes savoury or sweet with a label explaining their contents (presented on a paper plate).
125. You’ve made it, let’s see ie any piece of art or craft (maximum A3 base).
CHILDREN (5 - 7)
126. A collage of an imaginary world (maximum A3).
127. A decorated jam jar (any medium).
128. Four fairy cakes of any flavour (presented on a paper plate).
129. A crayon, coloured pencil or felt tip pen drawing ‘My dream garden’ (no bigger than A3).
130. You’ve made it, let’s see ie any piece of art or craft (maximum A3 base).
CHILDREN (4 and Under)
131. A picture made using vegetable prints.
132. A junk model on an A4 base.
133. A crayon, coloured pencil or felt tip pen drawing ‘My hero’ (maximum A3).
134. An imaginary house made from playdough (maximum A4 base).
135. A decorated ginger bread person.
Enquiries to secretary@grundisburgh.show
Grundisburgh Burgh & Culpho Horticultural Society.