Slimbridge Village Hall GL2 7BJ
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Adults: £1
Children: Free
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1. 4 potatoes. Coloured.
2. 4 potatoes. White.
5. A collection of potatoes. Three of each of 3 distinct varieties.
6. 3 carrots with tops trimmed to 8 cm max.
8. 3 parsnips with tops trimmed to 8 cm max.
9. 3 beetroots with tops trimmed to 8 cm max.
10. A pair of courgettes.
11. 6 varieties of herbs, bunched, named and displayed in one container of water.
12. 4 dressed onions. Under 225g.
14. 3 large onions not dressed.
15. Heaviest onion not dressed.
16. 7 shallots. Pickling. Under 3cm diameter.
17. 7 shallots. Large.
18. Heaviest marrow.
19. Longest runner bean.
20. 9 French beans.
21. 9 runner beans.
22. A pair of ridge cucumbers.
23. A pair of greenhouse cucumbers.
24. A pair of culinary table marrows.
25. Amusing vegetable (accessories allowed) Max. 30 cm
26. 2 cabbages. (Undressed).
27. 2 leeks. 28. 2 lettuces. (With roots on).
29. A truss of tomatoes of graduating size and ripeness.
30. Collection of 2 of each of 3 varieties of tomatoes.
31. 6 tomatoes over 3.5cm in diameter.
32. 6 small tomatoes max. 3.5cm in diameter.
33. Any other vegetable not listed above, 2 of each, but 9 if peas. Example: aubergines, garlic etc.
34. 1 specimen bloom in a vase and 1 specimen vegetable.
35. 2 cauliflowers. 36. Pair of peppers or chillis.
37. Collection of 4 salad items. Exhibit max 30 x 30 cm
41. A trug or basket selection of vegetables. Exhibit max. size 45cm.
42. A collection of pumpkins, gourds and/or squashes. Exhibit max. size 60 x 30cm.
43. A selection of edible flowers, to be cut and displayed.
50. 6 cooking apples.
51. 6 dessert apples.
52. 6 plums or gages.
53. 6 pears.
54. A dish of any other fruit not listed above, one variety. Max 15cm dish.
55. A collection of fruit.
59. A bowl of floating fuchsia heads. Max bowl size 25cm.
60. 6 Asters.
61. A Fuchsia plant. Max pot size 20 cm.
62. 6 Marigold blooms in a vase.
63. 3 Crocosmia stems in a vase.
64. 3 rose stems in a vase.
65. 1 specimen rose.
66. 6 pansies or violas
69. 3 stems of spray Chrysanthemums.
70. 1 large or giant bloom Dahlia over 22cm.
71. 3 Dahlia blooms of any variety or varieties under 22cm.
72. 3 small ball or decorative Dahlia blooms of one variety between 5 - 17cm.
73. 5 pompom Dahlia blooms of one variety under 5cm.
74. 1 specimen Dahlia bloom.
75. 3 waterlily-type Dahlia blooms of any variety or varieties.
76. 3 cactus Dahlia blooms of any variety or varieties.
77. 1 specimen Gladiolus spike.
78. 3 Gladioli spikes.
79. 9 Sweet Peas without foliage.
80. A vase of perennial(s) excluding those above.
81. A vase of annual(s) excluding those above.
82. 1 specimen cactus or succulent.
83. A pot plant for flower. Max pot size 20cm.
84. A pot plant for foliage. Max pot size 20cm.
85. An Orchid pot plant.
86. SLIMBRIDGE TOP VASE COMPETITION. A vase of mixed flowers containing a total of between 5 and 10 stems, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. No additional foliage.
87. A non ivy leaf Pelargonium (Geranium) pot plant. Max pot size 20cm.
88. A planted container - any size or shape to be exhibited in the garden area outside.
No floral foam, artificial foliage or flowers.
90. Shades of Autumn. An arrangement in autumnal colours. 30 cm wide, 30 cm deep. Unlimited height.
91. A Summer Meadow. Meadow style arrangement. Max. 45cm, wide, 30cm deep. Unlimited height.
92. Nature's Bounty. An arrangement incorporating flowers and fruit. Exhibit max 45cm wide and deep. Unlimited height.
93. A miniature arrangement of flowers and foliage. Exhibit max 10cm overall.
95. Wedding Bells. A bridesmaid's posy. Max 25 cm wide or deep. Displayed in water
100. A pot of lemon curd.
101. A pot of chutney, more than 3 months old.
102. A pot of citrus marmalade.
103. A pot of jelly.
104. A pot of homemade jam.
106. 4 jam tarts. Max 11 cm each.
107. A cake containing vegetable(s), to your own recipe. Please state vegetable(s) used.
108. A fruit upside down cake in 20cm/8" tin.
109. 4 fruit scones.
110. Coconut Lime tray bake to recipe overleaf.
111. 4 x 2 cm squares of vanilla fudge.
112. 4 hen, duck or goose eggs. All the same colour.
113. 4 Eccles cakes.
114. Fruit syrup or cordial - any size bottle (unbranded).
To conform to Health and Safety Regs ALL EDIBLE exhibits must be covered, e.g. suitable film, Perspex cover etc. Preserves must be named and dated and sealed with a suitable film top (NOT Clingfilm) or lid. Jars, bottles and lids to show NO trade names or brands.
Coconut Lime Traybake Ingedients
50g desiccated coconut
2½ limes zested and juiced
120g butter
110g caster sugar
2 eggs (approx 100ml) beaten
145g self raising flour and lined
30ml plain yogurt
Frosting
½ lime zested and juiced
120g sifted icing sugar
Decoration
20g desiccated coconut.
Kit
20cm square cake tin, greased
175°C oven (fan or conventional)
Instructions
1. Soak 50g coconut with the juice and zest of 2½ limes whilst you mix cake.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light, pale and thick.
3. Add the eggs alternating with the flour.
4. Fold in the soaked coconut and the yogurt.
5. Place in tin and bake for approx 25 minutes or until cooked through.
6. In a dry pan, toast the remaining coconut until light brown.
7. Remove cake from oven and allow to cool a little.
8. For the frosting, mix the lime juice, zest of ½ lime and icing sugar to form a thick spreadable icing. Add a little water if needed. Spread evenly over the cake and sprinkle with the toasted coconut and press into icing.
9. Remove from tin. Cut into 8 equal pieces.
Please note photographs should not exceed 18 x 13cm and can be taken by a conventional or digital camera. Unframed please, due to limited space.
130. A Monochrome Photograph of any subject.
131. A Photograph of anything "Brown".
132. 4 Photographs depicting "Old Buildings" on an A4 sheet with or without borders.
133. A Photograph entitled "Work, Rest and Play.".
134. A Photograph of Slimbridge Parish Church.
Junior Class (Up to 5 years of age)
141. A decorated child's wellington boot.
142. A picture to advertise the Spring Show 2027.
143. A miniature garden in a seed tray (or similar). Max 45 cm.
144. 4 decorated biscuits.
Senior Class (6 - 10 years)
146. A decorated child's wellington boot.
147. A picture to advertise the Spring Show 2027.
148. An item made from recycled materials, max 45 cm.
149. 4 decorated biscuits.
1. The Show is open to all. Children may enter all classes.
2. Entry fee per exhibit:- Adult Members: 30p, Adult Non-Members: 50p. Free for Children under 16.
3. No exhibitor is to show more than one entry in any one class.
4. Children's ages on the day of the Show must be stated on their entry forms and all exhibitors' cards.
5. Entry forms to be returned by 6:00 pm on the Wednesday before the Show to The Show Secretaries, address as on entry form, delivered, emailed or telephoned and be paid on the Show morning.
6. All exhibits must be the result of the unaided work of the exhibitor.
7. Unless otherwise stated, numbers in floral classes refer to the number of stems rather than number of blooms.
8. All exhibits to be staged between 9:00 am - 10:45 am PROMPT on the day of the Show.
9. Exhibitors to provide vases etc. for show purposes.
10. Points awarded in all classes, adult and child will be: 4 points for first, 3 points for second, and 2 points for third.
11. All trophies are competed for annually and should be returned by July of the next Year, cleaned please. In the event of a tie for any trophy, the exhibitor gaining the most 1st Prizes in that section will be declared the winner.
12. The Judge's decision shall be final. As this is a Village Show, Judges are asked to award the full complement of prizes in any class. Should they consider an entry not worthy of its natural prize, they are asked to write a note to explain their reasons.
13. Exhibits should be named where possible for the interest of onlookers. The absence of a correct label will not be penalised.
14. The Society cannot accept any responsibility for any show exhibit which is damaged, lost or stolen.
15. Useful guidelines for entries can be found in the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook , WI On with the Show and NAFAS Competitors Manual.
16. No floral foam to be used.
Bill Noad Silver Salver for the best exhibit in Vegetable classes 1-35.
Lionel Steel Cup for the most points in Vegetable classes 1-43.
Brian Wherrett Fruit Trophy for the most points in Fruit classes 50-55.
Ann Clements Silver Salver for the best exhibit in Flower classes 59-85.
Silver Rose Bowl for the most points in Flower classes 59-88.
Jim Barge Dahlia Trophy for the most points in classes 70-75.
Vera Macaulay M.B.E Memorial Vase. Winner of Top Vase Class 86.
Joan Baker Geranium Trophy for the best exhibit in class 87.
Robinson Rose Bowl for the most points in Floral Art classes 90-95.
Ron Frith Silver Salver for the best exhibit in Floral Art classes 90-95.
Pugh Cup for the most points in Cookery classes 100-114.
Clifton Cameras Cup for the most points in Photography classes 130-134.
Diana Hall Children's Junior Cup for the most points in classes 141-144.
George Tarr Children's Senior Cup for the most points in classes 146-149.
Ada Tarr Cup for the best Summer Garden.
Syd and Eira James Memorial Trophy Most points in the show.