BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY Schedule of Classes for 69 th ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW Including Flower Arranging, Domestic Sections and Photography Saturday October 28 th 2017 At West Dean Community Centre, Bream Admission 1 Children Free Show opens 2.00pm Prize giving 4.30pm Entries close Thursday October 26 th 2017 Show Secretary: Mrs M. Lambert Myrtle Cottage Oakwood Close Bream, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HU Telephone (01594) 562894
JUDGES FOR 2017 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW Chrysanthemums - Mr Roy Haviland Domestic & Craft - Mrs Wendy Price Floral Arrangements - Mrs Veronica Coe Photography - Mr Peter Herbert PLEASE COULD CUPS AND TROPHIES BE RETURNED 14 DAYS BEFORE SHOW DAY, OR ON SHOW DAY CLEANED Late entries will be accepted up to last post on Thursday, October 26 th 2017 Under no circumstances whatever will any entries be accepted on Saturday morning. The venue to be cleared for judging NOT LATER THAN 10.30 A.M. PROMPT
RULES & REGULATIONS 1. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor on his/her own premises, or on land in his/her own occupation for at least three months previous to the Show. Any exhibitor infringing this rule will be disqualified from receiving any prizes. This rule applies to Classes 1 12. 2. No exhibitor shall be awarded more than one prize in the same Class, therefore only one entry per Class will be allowed. 3. All entries must be made on or before Thursday 26 th October 2017. 4. All exhibits must be staged for the Judges by 10.30 a.m., when the hall will be cleared and only those officially engaged will be allowed inside. The hall will be open for the reception of exhibits from 8.00 a.m. No exhibits shall be removed before the presentation of awards without the written consent of the Committee. 5. The decision of the Judges shall be final. They have the power to withhold any prize, or prizes, if in their opinion there are not sufficient exhibits, or the standard reached is not high enough, or the rules have been infringed. 6. Exhibitors must show the exact number of specimens mentioned in the Schedule, or they will be disqualified. 7. Any protest must be made in writing and lodged with the Secretary by 3.30 p.m. on the day of the Show, accompanied by a fee of 1, which sum will be forfeited if the objection is considered frivolous. In the event of any dispute as to the qualification of the exhibitor to compete, the decision of the Committee shall be final. 8. Every possible care will be taken of exhibits but the Committee will not hold itself responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS - OPEN CLASSES ALL CLASSES IN SCHEDULE 50p PER ENTRY Class 1st 2nd 3rd 1. ONE VASE OF 5 BLOOMS One cultivar from Classes 3,4,5,6,7. 5 blooms H. J. PREEST MEMORIAL CUP 2. THREE VASES OF LARGE OR MEDIUM EXHIBITION 1 bloom per vase ALBERT PEARCE MEMORIAL CUP 3. ONE VASE OF INCURVES 1 cultivar, 3 blooms MAURICE TYE MEMORIAL CUP 4. ONE VASE OF REFLEX 1 cultivar, 3 blooms D. K. CHALLENGER ANNIVERSARY CUP 5. ONE VASE OF INTERMEDIATES 1 cultivar, 3 blooms MILES MERCHANTS CUP 6. ONE VASE OF SINGLES 1 cultivar, 3 blooms M. DAMSELL MEMORIAL CUP 7. ONE VASE OF ANEMONES 1 cultivar, 3 blooms LES ARNOLD CHALLENGE CUP
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 8. THREE VASES OF FANTASIES 1 bloom per vase C. HANCOCK CHALLENGE CUP 9. ONE CHARM Any cultivar MISS NEWALL CHALLENGE CUP 10. ONE VASE OF 5 BLOOMS Any cultivar / cultivars KEN PRICE MEMORIAL CUP NOVICE SECTION This means an entrant who has exhibited for less than two years at any Chrysanthemum Show 11. ONE VASE OF 3 BLOOMS 1 cultivar from Classes 3,4,5,6,7,9 3 blooms C. R. JONES CHALLENGE CUP 12. ONE VASE OF 1 BLOOM Any cultivar from Classes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 1 bloom B.H.S. CHALLENGE CUP B.H.S. CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 1-10 Points awarded: 1 st 5, 2 nd 3, 3 rd 2 TWO N.C.S. MEDALS TO BE AWARDED AT JUDGES DISCRETION JUDGED UNDER N.C.S. RULES
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SECTION Open Classes: Entry Fee 50p per class Points awarded: 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd 2 Staged on tabling with white covering. Some classes will be in alcoves. Exhibits are arrangements which may include accessories (i.e. non plant material items) if appropriate, but plant material must predominate. Drapes, bases, backboards and title classes are always optional, if space allows, but should always be appropriate and immaculate! Please note: Alcoves are 24 x 24 x 24 (61cm x 61cm x 61cm) Class 1st 2nd 3rd 13. AUTUMN GLORY A front-facing exhibit, in traditional style. Space allowed 24 (61cms) wide x 20 (50cms) deep x 24 (61cms) high, staged in an alcove. 5 3 2 14. HALLOWEEN FUN An all-round exhibit suitable for a party buffet table. Space allowed 24 (61cms) wide x 20 (50cms) deep x 24 (61cms) high. 5 3 2 15. RECYCLED WOOD A front-facing exhibit featuring a modern styling with 5 chrysanthemums. Space allowed 24 x 24 (61cms x 61cms), height optional. 5 3 2 16. THE SMALLEST BRIDESMAID A tied posy for a small bridesmaid, using available garden flowers and foliage. Not to exceed 10 x 10 (25cm x 25cm). 5 3 2
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 17. BOLD SIMPLICITY An arrangement in parallel styling for an oblong table. In an alcove 24 x 24 x 24 (61cm x 61cm x 61cm) 5 3 2 18. A NOVICE CLASS for competitors who have never won a 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd prize at any Bream Show: HEDGEROW GLEANINGS A front-facing exhibit. Space allowed 24 x 24 (61cms x 61cms) viewed and judged all round. 5 3 2 B.H.S. CHALLENGE CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 13 17 LYDNEY FARMERS CUP FOR WINNER OF CLASS 17 PLAQUE FOR WINNER OF CLASS 18 ALWYN PAGE TROPHY for BEST IN SHOW in Classes 13 18 Prize Cards for Highly Commended / Commended exhibits awarded at Judge s discretion.
DOMESTIC SECTION Entry Fee 30p per Class Points awarded: 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd - 2 All food must be covered Class 1st 2nd 3rd 19. SHORTBREAD 8 pieces 20. SIX MINCE PIES Short crust pastry 21. VICTORIA SPONGE SANDWICH Using own recipe 22. PLATED APPLE TART Pastry top and bottom 23. SIX FRUIT SCONES 24. SIX SMALL DECORATED CAKES For a children s party 25 A QUICHE 26. CHOCOLATE LOG Using a bought Swiss roll Accessories allowed 27. FRUIT CAKE Using own recipe, 7 tin 28. ONE JAR OF RASPBERRY JAM 29. ONE JAR OF JAM Any variety 30. ONE JAR OF MARMALADE Any variety
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 31. ONE JAR OF PICKLES Any variety 32. ONE JAR OF CHUTNEY Any variety 33. ONE JAR OF HONEY 12oz / 16oz jars PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL JARS (EXCEPT HONEY) TO BE IN 1lb / 450g JARS. WAX SEAL AND CELLOPHANE COVER ONLY WILMSHURST CHALLENGE CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 19 33 The Committee of Bream Gardening Society are extremely grateful to those who have so generously sponsored various classes in the Show
CRAFT SECTION Entry Fee 30p per Class Points awarded: 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd - 2 Class 1st 2nd 3rd 34. TWO CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS Using any craft and materials 35. A HAND KNITTED ITEM Must be made by the exhibitor 36. AN ITEM OF CROCHET 37. HAND MADE TOY Any materials 38. AN ITEM OF DECOUPAGE 39. ANY OTHER CRAFT 40. A HAND PAINTED GREETINGS CARD 41. A PRESSED FLOWER PICTURE OR CARD DAMSELL CUP FOR MOST POINTS AWARDED IN CLASSES 34 41 IRENE SMITH AWARD FOR WINNER OF CLASS 39
PHOTOGRAPHY Entry Fee 30p per Class Points awarded: 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd 2 Class 1st 2nd 3rd 42. HARVESTING YOUR PRODUCE 43. A RIVER VIEW 44. A VASE OF FLOWERS ALL PHOTOS CAN BE BLACK & WHITE, COLOUR OR DIGITALLY PRODUCED. THEY MUST NOT BE MOUNTED NOT TO EXCEED 10 X 8 (25CM X 20CM) THEY MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY THE EXHIBITOR BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY OFFERS ALL THIS, FOR ONLY 8 PER PERSON, PER YEAR:- Indoor Meetings held in the West Dean Centre (Bream Community Centre) at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month Talks and demonstrations given by invited speakers Seed and plant swaps Social events such as an annual dinner and an annual trip Visits to interesting local gardens A Summer Show in August and a Chrysanthemum Show in October A twice-yearly newsletter Full details are available in our Annual Programme, and on our website www.breamgardeners.net.
Bream Gardening Society has Tents and Equipment for hire at a fair and reasonable cost. Enquiries to: The Equipment Officer Gerald Dowle on 01594 833198 Printed by Forest Voluntary Action Forum, (FVAF), the volunteering and voluntary sector support and development agency for the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire The Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 2AB Email contact@fvaf.org.uk Telephone 01594 822073