Ropley Horticultural Society

SUMMER SHOW 2025

Saturday 16^th August

Ropley Parish Hall

SHOW TIMETABLE
 
• Entry forms and fees to be received by 5.00pm on Wednesday 13^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.

Section 1 VEGETABLES & FRUIT
For Members only.
Judge: Phillip Stock


* 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 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.
32. *Twelve Berries, one cultivar
33. Six Plums ( 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. Three Apricots
35. Two of any other Fruit, one cultivar only, not in classes 30 to 34 above
     
    Section 2 FLOWERS
    For Members only.
    Judge: Ray Broughton
    
    
    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
36. Three stems of an autumn-flowering herbaceous plant
37. One stem of Gladioli
38. Three stems of Sunflowers
39. Three stems of Agapanthus, any cultivar
40. Three Antirrhinums, any cultivar
41. Three Asters, any cultivar
42. Five stems of Ornamental Grasses, one or more cultivar.
43. *Six Flowers raised from seed at home during the twelve months preceding this show; not more than two stems of any one cultivar.
44. Three Dahlias, pompom or ball
45. Three Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus
46. Three Dahlias, any other classification
47. *One stem of a single large-flowered specimen Rose; own container allowed
48. Three stems of large-flowered Roses
49. Three stems of cluster-flowered Roses
50. Three stems of miniature Roses
51. A bowl of mixed flowers; max bowl size 18cm (7 inches) internal dia. (own bowl)
52. Begonia in a pot, max pot size 23cm (9 inches) internal dia.
53. Three individual blooms of large-flowered Clematis
54. Three stems of Clematis not covered by class 53
55. *A Foliage Plant, max pot size 23cm (9inches) internal dia.
56. One Hydrangea bloom
57. An Orchid in flower, max pot size 23cm (9 inches) internal dia.
58. A Cactus
59. Cacti, collection of three or more cultivars in a pot, max pot size 30cm (12 inches) internal dia.
60. A Succulent
61. Summer Challenge: Pelargonium 'Horizon Raspberry Ripple' (pale pink flowers with darker pink centres), from plug plant supplied early Spring 2025, one per member. Max pot size 23cm (9 inches) internal dia. See Growing Guide
62. A flowering Fuchsia plant, max pot size 23cm (9 inches) internal dia.
63. *A flowering Pot Plant – not in classes 57 to 62 above
64. Five Fuchsia blooms, one or more cultivars, displayed in a shallow container of your choice
65. A single specimen bloom displayed flat on a black background (10cm base supplied) with water container (supplied)
66. *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: Width: 53cm; Depth 46cm; Height: optional
67. "Victoriana"
68. "Crazy Daisy"
69. "Shades of Green" a contemporary arrangement
70. "Teatime" – petite (not to exceed 25cm x 25cm x 25cm [10 x 10 x10 inches])
 
Section 4 EGGS
Open to all
Judge: Kay Roadknight


71. Three Hen Eggs
72. Three Eggs any other domestic variety (state the variety).
73. A single Egg, any variety, to be judged on exterior appearance only.
 
Section 5 COOKERY
Open to all
Judge: Christine Cain
 
74. Cake: a vegan chocolate cake
75. Cake: an apple cake
76. Cake: four muffins featuring either a fruit or a vegetable
77. Bread: four Chelsea buns
78. Savoury Bake: a Quiche
79. Pastry: a butterscotch tart
80. Biscuits four flapjacks
81. Jam: jar of strawberry jam
82. Jelly: jar of any fruit jelly
83. Gentlemen's Recipe Bake: (men only) a boiled fruit cake to the following recipe by Mary Berry.
 
GENTLEMEN'S BAKE: MARY BERRY'S BOILED FRUIT CAKE
This cake keeps very well if you wrap it in foil or store it in an airtight tin. It is a moist fruit cake and is ideal to cut and include in a lunch box or to take to a picnic.

Making time: about 25 minutes
Baking time: 1¾ to 2 hours

Ingredients:

• 14oz (397g) can condensed milk
• 5oz (150g) spread for baking
• 8oz (225g) raisins
• 8oz (225g) sultanas
• 8oz (225g) currants
• 4oz (100g) glacé cherries, chopped
• 8oz (225g) plain flour
• 2 level teaspoons mixed spice
• 1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 2 eggs

You will need a 7" (17.5cm) round cake tin


Method:
• Pre-heat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan)/Gas 2.
• Grease and line your cake tin with greased greaseproof paper.
• Pour the condensed milk into a heavy-based saucepan, add the spread, fruit and glacé cherries. Place over a low heat until the condensed milk and spread have melted, stir well and the simmer gently for five minutes. Remove from the heat and leave on one side to cool for ten minutes, stirring occasionally to help speed up this progress.
• Sieve the flour into a large bowl, together with the spices and bicarbonate of soda and make a well in the centre. Add the eggs and the cooled mixture and quickly mix together until well blended.
• Turn into the tin, smooth the top and bake in the oven for 1¾ to 2 hours or until the cake is well risen, golden brown and the top feels firm. A warm skewer inserted into the centre should come out clean.
• Leave to cool in the tin for about ten minutes and then turn out and leave to finish cooling on a wire rack.
 
Section 6 DESIGN & CREATE
Open to all
Judge: Jane Ward
 
84. A Door Wreath for Autumn
85. A Cushion Cover
 
Section 7 PHOTOGRAPHY
Open to all
Judge: Trevor Morecraft
 
Each entry should be no larger than A5 size - 21cm x 15cm (approx. 8¼ x 5¾) including optional mount.
86. My Ropley
87. Building/Architecture
88. Summertime
89. Ground level view
90. Sporting endeavour
91. Portrait
 
Section 8 CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Free to enter, with monetary prizes. (NB Children may also enter any adult open classes but fees apply.) All exhibits must be made by the child themselves. Adults may supervise as appropriate but not be "hands on". If the judge suspects adult intervention, the item will be marked down.
 
Prize money is awarded in Children's Classes only:
1^st = £5
2^nd = £2
3^rd = £1
DESIGN & CREATE
Judge; Jane Ward
 
92. Under 7s - Collage, Painting or Coloured Drawing of a Flower - max size 21cm x 30 cm.
93. Under 7s - 3D model of a MiniBeast e.g. butterfly, beetle, spider, snail, centipede, etc. - max size 20cm.
94. 7-12 years - Collage, Painting or Coloured Drawing of a Flower - max size 21cm x 30 cm.
95. 7-12 years - 3D model of a MiniBeast e.g. butterfly, beetle, spider, snail, centipede, etc. - max size 20cm.
 
GROW
Judge; Phillip Stock
 
96. Under 7s - Herb grown from seed - max. pot size 17cm (6½ inches) internal. Suggested herb: basil, parsley, thyme.
97. Under 7s - Dwarf Sunflower grown from seed - max. pot size 17cm (6½ inches) internal.
98. 7-12 years - Herb grown from seed - max. pot size 17cm (6½ inches) internal. Suggested herb: basil, parsley, thyme.
99. 7-12 years - Dwarf Sunflower grown from seed max. pot size 17cm (6½ inches) internal.
 
COOKERY
Judge; Christine Cain
 
100. Under 7s - Three decorated Fairy Cakes, may be bought or homemade.
101. 7-12 years - Three decorated homemade Fairy Cakes

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