Norton

Competition open to all children under the age of 13 on 21^st August 2010. Your Scarecrow may be sitting or standing, but must stick in the ground or be self-supporting, and must not exceed 1.5 metres tall. To enter follow the same process for all other classes.

NEW COMPETITOR PRIZE

There will be a special prize for the competitor entering the Show for the first time, who wins the most points. Please state on entry form if you have not entered in any class for the last 5 years.

TOP TRAY AND TOP VASE CLASSES

Full rules for both these classes are available from the Show Organiser, Andy Jacobs, Orchardlea, New Road, Norton-sub-Hamdon.

SOME NOTES ABOUT ENTERING

Quality and uniformity are more important than size. Notes on how best to show an exhibit have been included to help you. The gardeners who win and show frequently have their own section. Therefore Section 1 is for people who ‘grow to eat’ rather than ‘grow to show’. Not all classes are heavily supported – yours could be the only entry! "Any other" Vegetable is a good opportunity to show something unusual. And always please check the dimensions of your exhibit meet the requirements of the schedule where stated in each class otherwise you may miss out on winning prizes.

NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN – Manfred Roper

As with each year we have made a number of changes to the Schedule to ensure that it remains updated and fresh. As ever the subjects of the floral art and craft classes have changed, some of the quantities in the sections have been reduced. A number of new classes especially for children growing plants and vegetables and the traditional miniature garden is back. We have also increased the number of points where people must move up to Section 2, from 9 points to 12 to help the hobby gardeners avoid being moved up to the ‘grow to show’ classes.

NORTON PARISH COUNCIL FRONT GARDEN COMPETITION

Norton sub Hamdon Parish Council will award a prize for the front garden which, in its opinion, most enhances the village regardless of size. No need to enter, every house is considered.

The Rules!!

All classes will be open to anyone, unless the Section has (a) an age restriction or (b) a sectional grading. (see Class List below)

The entry fee for each class is 30p. Ten or more entries for £3. For anyone under 17 on 21^st August 2009 entry in all classes is free..

All exhibits, except for Classes 111, 112, 113, 117, 127, 128, 129, 133 and all Children’s Floral Classes, must have been grown by the exhibitor, or be the work of the exhibitor.

Exhibitors violating Rule 3 will forfeit any prize awarded.

Exhibits must be in place by 10.45 a.m. on the day of the Show and should not be removed prior to 5 p.m. Exhibitors are not permitted to move or interfere with any other exhibit.

Prizes may be withheld if the judges decide exhibits are not worthy of a prize or if there are insufficient entries.

Not more than one exhibit may be shown by any one exhibitor in any individual class.

Any objections must be lodged with the Show Organiser in writing and be accompanied with a deposit of £1, which will be forfeited if the objection is not sustained.

Disputes will be referred to the Committee for final decision.

No entry may have been made for commercial or financial gain.

The closing date for entries is Wed 18^th August at 8.30pm. Entry forms may be mailed to: the Show Organiser (Andy Jacobs, Orchardlea, New Road, Norton-sub-Hamdon), emailed to hamdon@btinternet.com or handed in at the Reading Room on the Wednesday prior to the Show between 7 - 8.30 p.m.

A First Prize gains 3 points, Second 2, and Third 1 point.

Eligibility to enter Sections:

Each Group, i.e. Flowers & Plants, Vegetables, and Floral are considered separately. Within each Group, Section 1 is open to anyone except those who scored more than 12 points in either of the two previous Shows.

Section 2 is open to anyone, but is intended for those who scored more than 12 points in that Group in either of the two previous Shows. Within a Group all entries must be in the same Section.

Patrons

Patrons of the show make a regular financial commitment to ensure that the show has the necessary stable finance to ensure its continuation for years to come.

If you would like to become a Patron of the show, please contact Bob Fill on 881 323 for further details. Patrons for this years show are:-

John ASHTON

Liz BARNARD

Chris BROOK

Mary BROWN

Roger BULLEY

Geoff BYHAM

Peter CALLAGHAN

Charles and Sophie CAMPBELL

Ruth CANNON

Neil COOK

Christabel and Mike CUMBERLEGE

Mary EDMOND

Bob FILL

Liz FISH

John FISHER

Nigel GANN

Rosemary GRINTER

Jennie HARRIS

Debbie HART

Rosemarie HULL

Janet HUTTON

Andy and Louisa JACOBS

Sam LEWIS

Jim MACARTNEY

Liz and Stuart MAUNDER

Sue MORE

Kevin and Sarah MOUNTAIN

Lorna NOBLE

Dale PARSONS

Tony PERRY

David ROBINS

Alec SECCOMBE

Liz TRACEY

Roy WARRY

Adele WASSEL

Linda WEIR

Bob and Val YOUNG

For entry form click here

Key:- CH means a change to the class for this year

NEW means a new class this year

Group 1 – Flowers & Plants

Tip… A bud counts as a flower. Therefore, where a specific number of flowers is required, you may be penalized if buds remain on the stem

Section l Section 2

1	Rudbeckias, 4 blooms (CH)	23
2	Sweet peas. 4 distinct colours, 3 of each in one vase	24
3	Roses, 5 blooms any colour	25
4	Gladioli, I vase of 3 spikes	26
5	A Single Rose, any variety	27
6	6 Pompon Dahlias (not exceeding 5cm across)	28
7	Dahlias, 6 blooms (in two vases)	29
8	Mixed Perennials, 1 vase	30
9	Annuals, 4 different varieties; one bloom of each.	31
10	Pansies, 6 blooms of any colour in 1 vase	32
11	Antirrhinums, 4 stems	33
12	Marigolds ( African), 4 blooms	34
13	Spray Chrysanthemums, 3 stems any variety	35
14	Bouquet of Sweet peas, own foliage, tied	36
15	A Foliage Plant, any variety	37
16	A Fern in a pot, any variety	38
17	A Cactus in a pot	39
18	A Succulent in a pot	40
19	A Bush Fuchsia in a pot	41
20	A Streptocarpus in a pot	42
21	A Flowering Begonia in a pot	43
22	A Flowering Plant in a pot not covered by classes 19, 20, 21, or 41, 42 & 43	44

Group 1 - Collections of Flowers & Plants

Open to all….

45	Collection of 4 plants in pots, (at least two different varieties). Pot size 15cm max
46	Garden Flowers, 3 varieties, each shown separately
47	Top Vase Class: Sponsored by Brimsmore Garden Centre, Yeovil. Between 5 and 10 mixed flowering stems taken from a minimum of 2 different kinds of plants. No accessories permitted. Full rules available from the Show Organiser

GROUP 2 - Vegetables & Fruit

Section l Section 2

48	Beetroot, round, 3 - foliage trimmed to 3ins and tied	73
49	Tomatoes (not cherry type), 5 - to have calyces attached	74
50	Tomatoes (cherry type), 10 - to have calyces attached	75
51	Carrots, long pointed, 3 – foliage trimmed to 3 ins & tied	76
52	Parsnips, 3 – foliage trimmed to 3ins and tied	77
53	Potatoes, White, 5 – one variety	78
54	Potatoes, Coloured, 5 – one variety	79
55	Carrots, other than long pointed, 3 – 3ins of foliage tied	80
56	Onions, 5 any size	81
57	Onions, 5 to go through 7.5cm ring	82
58	Runner Beans, 10 pods – display with some stalk attached	83
59	A Cabbage (CH)	84
60	French Beans, 10 pods - display with some stalk attached	85
61	Lettuce, a pair of any variety - with roots in water	86
62	Leeks, 3	87
63	Shallots, single, 6 (CH)	88
64	Vegetable Marrows, 2	89
65	Cucumbers, 2	90
66	Onions, 5, any size, as lifted - unwashed with roots and foliage	91
67	Peppers, 2 (CH)	92
68	Courgettes, 4 - not over 15cm long, flowers optional (CH)	93
69	Any other vegetable not listed above, 3 (except peas, 8)	94
70	Dessert Apples, 5	95
71	Plums, 5	96
72	Raspberries, 10	97

Group 2 - Collections of Vegetables & Fruit

Open to all….

98	A Collection of Vegetables, min of 5 varieties (60cm x 60cm max)
99	A Collection of Salad Vegetables (60cm x 60cm max)
100	A Collection of Herbs (60cm x 60cm max)
101	Noah’s Ark Basket of Vegetables (2 of each)
102	A Collection of Fruit — min of 3 types and 3 of each type
103	Top Tray Class: Sponsored by Medwyn’s of Anglesey.

Group 2 – Novelty Classes

Open to all….

104	Garden Freak
105	Longest Runner Bean
106	Heaviest Onion
107	Heaviest Marrow

Group 3 – Floral Classes

Floral arrangements may contain foliage and other natural materials. All plant material should have its roots or cut stems in water, or water-containing material. There is only a height restriction in Classes 117 & 133

Please make sure you have read Rule No 3 about the origin of your Flowers etc. Some Classes allow Flowers other than those grown by you.

Section l Section 2

108	Posy for a blind person (CH)	124
109	Arrangement with an unusual object (60cm x 60cm max) May include accessories. (CH)	125
110	Petite Arrangement in a matchbox (15cm x 15cm max) Should contain only miniature flowers (CH)	126
111	Arrangement of Wild Flowers and Berries (20cm x 20cm)	127
112	Arrangement of Foliage (60cm x 60cm max)	128
113	Dried Flower Arrangement (45cm x 45cm max)	129
114	Flower Arrangement depicting a local landmark 1 metre maximum length. Accessories allowed (CH)	130
115	"Beauty in a Basket" Must include fresh flowers	131
116	Flower Arrangement depicting "A Nursery Rhyme"" (45cm x 45cm max) May include accessories (CH)	132
117	An elevated floral arrangement (60cm x 60cm), maximum inclusive height 90cm.	133

Group 3 – Children’s Classes

118	Posy of Flowers for Grandma: Children under 8years of age
119	Posy of Flowers for Grandma: Children age 8 to 12 inclusive
120	Flower Arrangement in a mug Children under 8 (CH)
121	Flower Arrangement in a mug Children 8 to 12 (CH)
122	A Collection of berries & seeds on a tray: Children under 8 (CH)
123	A Collection of berries and seeds on a tray: Children 8 to 12 (CH)

13-17 yr olds may enter the main group 3 classes; please state age on exhibit card

Group 4 – Arts & Crafts

Please Note: Classes 134 & 135 to be max. 25cm x 20cm (10in x 8in) Classes 134, 135, 136 - If taken or printed digitally, to be produced as seen. No manipulation allowed.

134	Black and White Photograph (unmounted) of "Architecture" (CH)
135	Colour Photograph (unmounted) of "Architecture" (CH)
136	Portfolio of 4 photographs 18 x 13 cm (7 x 5 in) (mounted on card) depicting "Wheels" (CH)
137	Digitally Modified picture of "a face" Exhibit to consist of the original photograph and a copy that has been digitally modified. Mounted as a pair. Mounting not to exceed 30cm x 45 cm (CH)
138	Painting or Drawing of "Still Life" (CH)
139	Item of Jewellery (CH)
140	Hand-made card (CH)
141	Item of embroidery (CH)
142	A knitted or Crocheted item (CH)
143	Redesign your own favourite CD cover, display in CD case. (CH)
144	A decorated terracotta or clay flower pot (CH)
145	Recycling Class: Sponsored by The Rectory, Chiselborough Honey Pot: "A peg bag" from recycled materials (CH)
146	Any other textile craft
147	Any other craft (not covered by above classes)

Group 4 – Children’s Classes

148	Drawing or Painting of your favourite cartoon character under 8 (CH)
149	Drawing or Painting "South Africa" 8 to 12 (CH)
150	A Model made of Junk - "A Car" under 8 (CH)
151	A Model made of Junk - "A Car" 8 to 12 (CH)
152	A decorated t-shirt. Use a plain t-shirt of any colour. Accessories permitted under 8 (CH)
153	A decorated t-shirt. Use a plain t-shirt of any colour Accessories permitted 8 to 12 inclusive (CH)
154	Miniature Garden in a tray Max 12x18in (30x45cm). Under 8 (CH)
155	Miniature Garden in a tray Max 12x18in (30x45cm). 8 to 12 years (CH)
156	Animal made from fruit and vegetables. under 8
157	Animal made from fruit and vegetables. 8 to 12
158	Front Page News - Create your own front page of a newspaper A4 size under 8 (CH)
159	Front Page News - Create your own front page of a newspaper A4 size 8 to 12 (CH)

Group 5 – Cookery Classes

160	Pot of Jam (approx. 500 gm, 1 lb.)
161	Pot of Marmalade (approx. 500 gm, 1 lb.)
162	Pot of Chutney, any variety (500 gm, 1 lb. approx.)
163	Pot of Jelly, any variety (500 gm, 1 lb. approx.)
164	Pot of Curd. Any variety (500 gm, 1lb approx.)
165	Victoria Sandwich made using the ingredients listed on page 11.
166	A Fruit Pie, using short crust pastry. (CH)
167	6 home-made biscuits for cheese
168	6 home-made cheese scones
169	An Apple Cake made to your own recipe (CH)
170	A Man's Cake, Men Only. (New) -Please provide label with description just in case its not obvious!-

Group 5 – Children’s Cookery Classes

171	Ice a cake. Children age under 8. (CH)
172	Ice a cake Children 8 to 12 inc. (CH)
173	A home-made & decorated Gingerbread Person Children under 8 (CH)
174	6 Cheese Straws Children age 8 to 12 inclusive No help (CH)

Group 5 – Children’s Gardening Classes

175	A Scarecrow - Under 13 (CH)
176	A Salad Selection - Under 13 (New)
177	Potatoes in a bucket – Under 13 (New)
178	Tumbling Tomatoes in a pot - Under 13 (New)
179	Flowering Plant in a pot - Under 13 (New)

CUPS AND PRIZES

Cups to be held for one year and returned (clean please!) to Show Organiser on or before the Wednesday before the show.

THE FLOWER SHOW CHALLENGE CUP

(Most Points in show)

THE TED BUSSELL MEMORIAL CUP

(Most Points in Section 1, Flowers, Plants and Vegetables)

THE QUANTOCK-SHULDHAM CUP

(Most Points in Section 1, Flowers and Plants)

THE MAISIE WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CUP

(Most Points in Section 2, Flowers and Plants)

THE HANSON CHALLENGE CUP

(Most Points in Section 1, Vegetables)

THE ARTHUR THORNE MEMORIAL CUP

(Most Points in Section 2, Vegetables)

THE FLORAL CLASSES PLATE

(Most Points in Section 1, Floral Classes)

THE COURT CHALLENGE CUP

(Most Points in Section 2, Floral Classes)

THE EDWARD SLATTER CUP

(Most Points in Children’s Classes)

THE BILL AND VERA ALLEN MEMORIAL SHIELD

(Best Exhibit in Children’s Classes)

THE CAPTAIN R L PALMER CUP

(Most Points in Arts and Crafts Classes)

THE CORAL HOLLAND TROPHY

(Most Points in Cookery Classes)

THE TOLL HOUSE TROPHY

(Best Exhibit in Show)

THE McCLINTOCK TROPHY

(Best Floral Exhibit)

THE EDWIN TANNER MEMORIAL CUP

(Best Vegetable Exhibit)

THE DENNIS GREENHAM MEMORIAL TROPHY

(Best Tomato Exhibit)

THE JIM MICO TROPHY

(Best Flower Exhibit)

THE BESSIE GREENHAM MEMORIAL TROPHY

(Best Sweet Peas in Show)

THE YOUNG TROPHY

(Best Gladioli in Show)

THE Dr JOHN NICHOLLS TROPHY

(Best Fuchsia in Show)

THE SNELGROVE ROSE BOWL

(Best Roses in Show)

THE JOY CANNON TROPHY

(Best Dahlias in Show)

Children’s Classes: 1 st - £1.00, 2 nd – 75p, 3 rd – 50p.

Many thanks to: Miss K Muller, Mrs R. Hull, for Children’s prizes; Medwyn’s of Anglesey – Medwyn Williams – Chelsea Gold Medal Winner. Brimsmore Garden Centre – Yeovil. The Rectory Chiselborough Honey Pot.

Financial Report for 2009 Show Year

	Income	Expenditure	Net
Trinity Entertainers	£ 340.50	£ 50.00	£ 290.50
Plant Sale	£ 640.15	£ 7.00	£ 633.15
Programme	£ 615.00	£ 674.00	-£ 59.00
Patrons Scheme	£ 597.00	£ 19.00	£ 578.00
Grand Draw	£ 2,443.00	£ 340.00	£ 2,103.00
Show & Fete	£ 2,182.21	£ 1,354.62	£ 827.59
Saturday Dance	£ 1,791.30	£ 621.00	£ 1,170.30
Sunday BBQ	£ 712.17	£ 182.19	£ 529.98
Sunday Evening	£ 186.10	£ 75.33	£ 110.77
			£ 6,184.29
Hire of Marquee		£ 811.75
Hire of Tables		£ 325.00
			£ 1,136.75
Net profit from 2009 Show Year Activities			£ 5,047.54

Opening Balance			£ 3,001.58
Profit shown above			£ 5,047.54

Closing Balance			£ 8,049.12

In the autumn of 2008 the future financing arrangements for the show were looking difficult. Following a public meeting the support group was founded. The average breakeven funding for a year changed in 2009 to a £5,000 profit due to the generosity of local people, the efforts of the support group and fine weather on the day.

With expectations raised of "a most enjoyable weekend" it was decided at the AGM 2009 to seek to continue the efforts at a similar level, for the Flower Show Committee to draft and propose a written constitution, and for the committee and support group to explore options for a trust fund to distribute any surplus funding to local causes.

At the time of printing this schedule, the constitution has been prepared at a draft stage and will be reviewed and presented to the 2010 AGM, paving the way for the future stability and security of the show for years to come.

Ingredients for Victoria Sandwich

6 oz (190 gm) butter/margarine

6 oz (190 gm) castor sugar

3 eggs

6 oz (190 gm) S.R. flour

Raspberry jam filling

17.5 cm / 7 ins tin

For Entry Form Click here

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And then on the Sunday………….

Sunday Lunch in the Grand Marquee

from 12 noon – 3pm

Root Soups - BBQ Roasted Meats with Salads, Vegetarian Options

Fruit Pies & Ice Cream

Cricket

Norton -v- Chiselborough

from 1.30pm

Summer Sunday

Songs of Praise

At 6pm in the Grand Marquee

Followed by Cheese and Wine hosted by Friends of Norton Church