Ropley Horticultural Society

SUMMER SHOW 2023

Saturday 19^th August

Ropley Parish Hall

SHOW TIMETABLE
 
• Entry forms and fees to be received by 5.00pm on Wednesday 16^th August. Forms and fees to The Courtyard Shop, Church Street, Ropley.
• Staging of exhibits from 8.00am to 10.30am when doors close to exhibitors.
• Judging commences at 11.15am.
• Doors open to the public at 2.30pm.
• Raffle and Prize giving at 4.00pm.
• Exhibits may not be removed until advised. The Society cannot be responsible for exhibits not collected.

All entries are subject to the show rules.

Section 1 VEGETABLES & FRUIT
For Members only.
Judge: Peter Chivers


* denotes classes contributing to Henderson Cup
1. *Four Potatoes, white.
2. Four Potatoes, coloured.
3. Three Carrots, one cultivar, 75mm tops.
4. Three Onions, no bulb to exceed 250g.
5. *Three Onions, bulbs over 250g.
6. *Five Cherry Tomatoes, one cultivar, less than 35mm diameter.
7. Five medium Tomatoes, one cultivar, approx 60mm diameter.
8. Three large/Beefsteak Tomatoes one cultivar,greater than 75mm diameter ( see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
9. Five French Beans.
10. *Five Runner Beans.
11. Three Beetroot, one cultivar, 75mm tops.
12. Two indoor Cucumbers grown under protection.
13. Two Cucumbers, outdoor grown, one cultivar
14. Seven Shallots
15. Three Chilli Peppers
16. Three Parsnips one cultivar, 75mm tops.
17. Two Leeks, with roots, one cultivar.
18. Two Courgettes, approx 150mm in length, or round cultivars approx 75mm in diameter.
19. Two Sweet Peppers.
20. Spinach, Chard of Spanish Beet - eight leaves, presented in a vase
21. Two Lettuces, may be different cultivars
22. Two of any other Vegetable, one cultivar, not in classes 1-21.
23. Single heaviest Potato.
24. Single heaviest Tomato.
25. The heaviest Marrow.
26. The longest Runner Bean.
27. The most interesting misshapen vegetable.
28. Five kinds of Culinary Herb (without flowers), not more than two of any one type, own container may be used
29. A Basket of five (minimum) Vegetables and/or Fruit, arranged for effect. Internal size of basket not to exceed 30cm wide x 45cm long
30. *Three desert Apples, one cultivar ( see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
31. Three Pears, one cultivar (see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
32. Three Cooking Apples, one cultivar ( see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
33. *Twelve Berries, one cultivar ( see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
34. Six Plums
35. Three Apricots
36. Two of any other Fruit, one cultivar only, not in classes 30 to 35 above
     
    Section 2 FLOWERS
    For Members only.
    Judge: Geoff Hawkins
    
    
    Bikini vases will be provided and should be used (see rule 20)Rule 20. ‘Bikini vases’ will be provided for the display of flowers and should be used unless otherwise specified. Vases may be packed with clean paper or natural material. Vases must be emptied of water and returned at the end of each Show.
    * denotes classes contributing to Henderson Cup
37. Three stems of an autumn-flowering herbaceous plant
38. One stem of Gladioli
39. Three stems of Sunflowers
40. Three stems of Crocosmia (Montbretia), one cultivar
41. Three Antirrhinums, any cultivars
42. Three Asters, any cultivars
43. Pansies five blooms, floating in a shallow container of your choice
44. *Six Flowers raised from seed at home during the twelve months preceeding this show; not more than two stems of any one cultivar
45. Three Dahlias, pompom or ball
46. Three Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus
47. Three Dahlias, any other classification
48. *One stem of a single large-flowered specimen Rose; own container allowed
49. Three stems of large-flowered Roses
50. Three stems of cluster-flowered Roses
51. Three stems of miniature Roses
52. A bowl of Roses for effect; max bowl size 18cm internal dia. (own bowl)
53. Begonia in a pot, max pot size 23cm internal dia.
54. Three individual blooms of large-flowered Clematis
55. Three stems of Clematis not covered by class 54
56. *A Foliage Plant, max pot size 23cm internal dia.
57. One Hydrangea bloom
58. An Orchid in flower, max pot size 23cm internal dia.
59. A Cactus
60. Cacti, collection of three or more cultivars in a pot, max pot size 30cm internal dia.
61. A Succulent
62. Summer Challenge: Begonia 'Non-Stop White', from tuber supplied in February 2023 one per member. Max pot size 23cm internal dia. See Growing Guide
63. A flowering Fuchsia plant, max pot size 23cm internal dia.
64. *A flowering Pot Plant – not in classes 58 to 63 above
65. Five Fuchsia blooms, one or more cultivars, displayed in a shallow container of your choice
66. A single specimen bloom displayed flat on a black background (10cm base) with water container (supplied)
67. *Collection of eight mixed Flowering Stems, not more than two of any one type
 
Section 3 FLORAL ART
For Members only.
Judge: Maureen Lawes


Space allowed 53cm wide x 46cm deep x 81cm high
68. "Fit for a King"
69. "In the Pink"
70. A contemporary asymmetric arrangement.
71. "Box of Jewels" – petite (not to exceed 25cm x 25cm x 25cm)
 
Section 4 EGGS
Open to all
Judge: Kay Roadknight


Space allowed 53cm wide x 46cm deep x 81cm high
72. Three Hen Eggs
73. Three Eggs, any other domestic variety (state the variety)
74. A single Egg, any variety, to be judged on exterior appearance only.
 
Section 5 COOKERY
Open to all - gentlemen encouraged to enter!
Judge: Christine Cain
 
75. Victoria Sandwich: Plain, jam-filled, using three eggs
76. Cake: Chocolate Cake, two-layer, iced and decorated, to be judged on flavour and decoration.
77. Pastry: Lemon Tart
78. Bread: White Cottage Loaf
79. Biscuits: Four Muesli Breakfast Bars
80. Savoury Bakes: Six Savoury Biscuits, suitable for a cheese board
81. Jams & Jellies: Jar of any fruit jam or jelly
82. Cordials: Bottle of any fruit cordial
83. Wines & Liquers: Bottle of any homemade wine or liqueur
84. Gentlemen's Recipe Bake (men only!): Traditional Dundee Cake to the following recipe by Delia Smith. This cake tastes better after a week's keeping!.
 
GENTLEMEN'S BAKE: RECIPE FOR TRADITIONAL DUNDEE CAKE
 

You will need a 7- or 8-inch (18-20cm) round high-sided cake tin, ideally with a loose bottom as this makes it easier to remove the baked cake.

Ingredients:
• 5oz (150g) butter at room temperature (ie soft)
• 5oz (150g) golden/ordinary caster sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 8oz (225g) plain flour
• 1 level teaspoon baking powder
6oz (175g) currants
• 6oz (175g) sultanas
• 2oz (5Og) glace cherries, rinsed, dried and cut into halves
• 2oz (50g) mixed candied peel, finely chopped
• 2 level tablespoons ground almonds
• the grated rind of 1 small orange and 1 small lemon
• 2½oz (6Og) whole blanched almonds
• 1 dessertspoon of milk, if required
Method:
• Pre-heat the oven to 170°C (150T fan).
• Prepare your tin by lining the base and sides with baking parchment/silicone paper and lightly buttering the paper.
• Sift the flour and baking powder into a roomy mixing bowl, lifting the sieve quite high to give the flour and baking powder a good airing as they go down.
• Then simply add the butter, caster sugar and eggs. Using an electric hand whisk, combine them for about 1-2 minutes until you have a smooth dropping consistency. If it seems too dry, add a dessertspoon of milk.
• Next gently fold in all the other ingredients (currants, sultanas, cherries, mixed peel, ground almonds and orange and lemon zest).
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin, spreading it out evenly with the back of the spoon.
• Carefully arrange the whole almonds in concentric circles over the top - do not press them down too hard as they wil! disappear during the cooking, so drop them on very lightly.
• Place the cake near the centre of the oven and bake for 1% hours or until the centre is firm and springy to the touch.
• Allow to cool before taking it out of the tin.
• Keep in an airtight tin for up to a week.
 
Section 6 DESIGN & CREATE
Open to all
Judge: Jane Ward
 
85. A Picture, any subject/any medium, no more than 30cm x 21cm. May be framed or not; bring your own stand if required.
86. A Hand Knitted or Crocheted article
87. An article of Needlework (hand or machine stitched)
88. An article of Craft, any medium, which you have personally created (not from a kit), excluding those listed above
 
Section 7 PHOTOGRAPHY
Open to all
Judge: To be confirmed
 
Printed photographs 18cm x 13cm
89. "A Rainy Day"
90. "After Dark"
91. "Red Hot"
92. "Hone in on Hostas"
93. "Insects" - (explanatory title/identification may be provided)
94. A black & white photograph (monochrome) - any subject (please provide title)
 
Section 8 CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Open to all young people and free to enter with monetary prizes. (NB Children may also enter any of the adult classes but fees apply.) All exhibits must be made by the child themselves. Adults may supervise as appropriate but must not be "hands on". If the judge suspects adult intervention, the item will be marked down.
 
FLOWER ARRANGING
 
Judge; Maureen Lawes
 
Under 7s:
95. "Fit for a King"
 
7-11 years:
96. "Fit for a King"
 
12-16 years:
97. "Fit for a King"
 
PHOTOGRAPHY
 
Judge; Tony Large
 
Under 11s:
98. "A Happy Face"
99. "Shadows"
 
12-16 years:
100. "A Happy Face"
101. "Shadows"
 
 
DESIGN & CREATE
 
Judge: Jane Ward
 
Under 7s:
102. Make a Vehicle using up-cycled materials
103. A Collage, Painting or Coloured Drawing depicting a Summer Picnic
104. An item of art or Craft you have made yourself, may be made from a kit (for example: sewing, knitting, collage, painting, drawing, modelling clay, woodwork, etc)  
      
     7-11 years:
105. Make a Vehicle using up-cycled materials
106. A Collage, Painting or Coloured Drawing depicting a Summer Picnic
107. An item of art or Craft you have made yourself, may be made from a kit (for example: sewing, knitting, collage, painting, drawing, modelling clay, woodwork, etc)  
      
     12-16 years:
108. Make a Vehicle using up-cycled materials
109. A Collage, Painting or Coloured Drawing depicting a Summer Picnic
110. An item of art or Craft you have made yourself, may be made from a kit (for example: sewing, knitting, collage, painting, drawing, modelling clay, woodwork, etc)  
      
     COOKERY
      
     Judge; Christine Cain
      
     All entries to be home-made, unless shop-bought elements have been specified
      
     Under 7s:
111. Five Rock Cakes
      
     7-11 years:
112. Four Chocolate Brownies
113. A Banana Cake, decorated or plain
 
12-16 years:
114. Four Chocolate Brownies
115. A Banana Cake, decorated or plain

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