HORTICULTURAL SHOW RESULTS

As usual the judges were very impressed by the high standard of all the entries in each  class. The show was opened by Mrs Mariyn Dabbs and the Cups were presented by Mrs Margaret Roper. Baskets of flowers were presented by Nathan Dore and Hannah Saunders.

The results were as follows
HOLLENDEN CUP - Vegetables Mr P Buckingham
PERCY TROWT TROPHY - Potatoes Mr P Buckingham
SPOONER CHALLENGE CUP - Flowers Mr E C Bowles
CROWTHER CUP - Floral Displays Mrs E C bowles
DORE ROSE BOWL - Roses Mr E C Bowles
KERSWELL CUP - Dahlias Mr M J Bowles
HERMON BLANK TROPHY - Dahlias Mr M J Bowles
CHINES CUP - Cooking Mrs M harris & Mrs B Tabb
SLAPTON GYMKHANA CUP - Men's Rock Cakes Mr W Sullock
MRS LANGMAN AWARD - Cooking Mrs M Luscombe
CHILDREN'S COOKING TROPHY Jonty Coles
WEBBER MEMORIAL CUP - Handicraft Mrs B Hannaford
WILLIAMS CUP - Flower arranging Mrs J Kendall
JUDGES CHOICE - Flower arranging Mrs J E Kendall
JUNIOR TROPHY - Children's Section Hannah Baker
DAVID WILSON MEMORIAL TROPHY
Highest Points in Show		 Mr P Buckingham
PHOTOGRAPH Mr I Mitchelmore
RED RIBBON - Best in Show - Cactus Dahlias Mr M J Bowles
BLUE RIBBON - Section A - Vegatables collection Mr P Buckingham
BLUE RIBBON - Section B - Gladioli Mr G Hannaford
BLUE RIBBON - Section C - Cactus Dahlias Mr M J Bowles
BLUE RIBBON - Section D - Jam Mrs M Harris
GARDEN NEWS TOP TRAY - Gold Award Mr P Edgecombe
GARDEN NEWS TOP TRAY - Silver Award Mr G Hannaford
GARDEN NEWS TOP TRAY - Bronze Award Mr M J Bowles
GARDEN NEWS TOP VASE - Gold Award Mrs E C bowles
GARDEN NEWS TOP VASE - Silver Award Mr M J Bowles
GARDEN NEWS TOP VASE - Bronze Award Mrs P Edgecombe

The Committee presented a book token to Mrs Laura Barlee to thank her for all her help over the last 14 years in the 'back room'. The Committee would also like to thank everyone who entered or helped in any way to make it another successful Show; without you there wouldn't be a Show.

For more information on the current, past and future horticultural shows, contact the Secretary -  Mrs Shirley Sullock. Tel: 01548 590131.

COMMITTEE
Joint Chair: Tony Bennett & Patsy Edgecombe
Vice Chair: Mike Bowles
Treasurer: Anna Barton
Members: Margaret Cocks, Paul Buckingham, Paul Edgecombe, Terry Hallett, Monica Hayden and Wynne Lowe.

RULES

Entries must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than midday of the Tuesday preceding the show.

Exhibitors are themselves responsible for the proper placing of their exhibits.

Exhibits must be delivered and staged at the place of exhibition only at the following times: Eve of show - 7pm to 9pm; Day of show - 8am to 10am.

Where the quantity to be exhibited is stated in the schedule, it must be adhered to; excess or deficiency of the number stated or size specified will result in disqualification.

The judges shall have power to cut or taste any exhibit (will not apply to knitted, embroidered or photographed items)

No exhibit shall be removed from the show before 4:30pm except under special circumstances and then by permission of the Secretary.

No protest against any alleged infringement of the rules will be considered unless given in writing to the Secretary before 3pm on the day of the show and accompanied by a deposit of 15p, which will be forfeited if the protest is regarded frivolous.

No double entries will be accepted.

All vegetables and flower exhibits (except in section E) must have been grown by the exhibitor. Pot plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least two months. Exhibits in sections D.E.F. must have been made or prepared by the exhibitor.

Entries are confined to Residents of Slapton Parish and members of the committtee.

Entry Fees: 5p for each class except 27, which is 10p. Entries in the children's classes are free.

Cups will be presented at 4pm

The Dore Cup will be awarded for classes 37, 38 & 39 but Rose classes will also count for Section Cup.

Recipe for Class 52 - Fruit cake; 7 inch tin.
5oz. margerine
5oz. caster sugar
2 standard eggs, beaten
8oz. SR flour
1 tsp. mixed spice
8oz. currents and sultanas
2oz. glace cherries, cut
2-3 tbls. milk

Sift flour and spice together. Cream margerine and sugar until soft, add eggs with a little flour. Add the rest of flour and milk and beat until smooth. Add fruit. Bake in a moderate oven at 325-350F (160-180) for 75-90 minutes.

The following is a list of the 96 Classes in 9 Sections which may be entered for exhibit.

Section A
01. 4 Potatoes, round, white, shown on a plate.
02. 4 Potatoes, kidney, white, shown on a plate.
03. 4 Potatoes, round, coloured, shown on a plate.
04. 4 Potatoes, kidney, coloured, shown on a plate.
05. 4 Potatoes, 1 each of the above 4 distinct varieties, shown on a plate.
06. 10 Pods of Peas.
07. 10 Runner Beans.
08. 10 French or Dwarf Beans.
09. 5 Onions grown from seed.
10. 5 Onions, globe, grown from sets.
11. 5 Onions, flat, grown from sets.
12. 10 Shallots, excluding hybrids, shown on a plate.
13. 10 Shallots, hybrid, shown on a plate.
14. 3 Leeks.
15. 3 Carrots, stump.
16. 3 Carrots, long.
17. 3 Beetroot, globe.
18. 3 Courgettes, 4 to 6 inch maximum.
19. 2 Lettuce, smooth leaf cabbage.
20. 1 Lettuce, crinkly leaf.
21. 3 Parsnips.
22. 2 Cucumber, ridge.
23. 2 Cucumber, grown under glass.
24. 6 Tomatoes, any variety.
25. 6 Sprigs of Parsley.
26. Pair of vegetable Marrows.
27. Collection of vegetables, 5 kinds (parsley may be used as trimming but not counted).
28. Garden News Top Tray (contact the Secretary for a copy of the rules).

Section B
29. 6 Asters, double.
30. 6 Asters, needle.
31. 6 Asters, single.
32. 10 Stems of Sweet Peas, in a vase.
33. 3 Gladioli, shown in one vase.
34. 6 Zinnias.
35. 6 Pansies.
36. 6 Fuchsia Heads.
37. 1 Vase or bowl of 6 Roses, grown outside.
38. 1 Rose Bloom, grown outside.
39. 1 Stem of Floribunda Rose, grown outside.
40. 1 Pot Plant, flowering.
41. a Pot Plant, foliage.
42. Floral Display, not more than 2ft 6in wide.
43. 1 Bowl of flowers, size limit of exhibit 18 inch square.
44. 1 Vase of flowers grown from seed in the year of show.
45. 3 Hydrangeas in a vase.
46. Garden News Top Vase (contact the Secretary for a copy of the rules).

Section C
47. 3 Dahlias, decorative, 8 inch diameter or over.
48. 3 Dahlias, medium or large cactus or semi-cactus (6-10 inch).
49. 5 Dahlias, small cactus or semi-cactus (4-6 inch).
50. 5 Dahlias, pompon, under 2 inch diameter.
51. 5 Dahlias, mixed.

Section D
52. 1 Fruit cake baked in 7-8 inch tin to given recipe.
53. 1 Gateau.
54. 1 Victoria sponge (jam).
55. 1 Savoury Flan.
56. 10 Cheese Straws on a plate.
57. 6 Plain Scones.
58. 6 Biscuits of one variety.
59. 6 Rock cakes.
60. 6 Rock cakes (men only).
61. 1 Round Shortbread.
62. 6 Jam tarts.
63. 6 Butterfly Cakes.
64. 1 Jar of Strawberry or Raspberry jam (1lb).
65. 1 Jar of any other jam (1lb).
66. 1 Jar of Chutney (1lb).
67. 1 Jar of Orange Marmalade (1lb).

Section D1 - Children's cooking
68. 6 Rock Cakes.
69. 6 Jam Tarts.
70. 6 Biscuits.

Section D2
71. A Knitted Garment.
72. A celebratory Card, any medium.
73. A Piece of Needlework, mainly or all constructed by sewing machine.
74. A Piece of Needlework, mainly or all handsewn.
75. A Toy, made in any medium.
76. A Babies knitted Cardigan.
77. A Babies knitted Bonnet and Booties.

The patterns for Classes 76 and 77 are obtainable from the Secretary; these garments will be donated to the babies ward at Derriford Hospital.

Section E
78. A SONG TITLE Fresh flowers and foliage etc (space 2ft).
79. A JAPANESE flower arrangement (space 18ins).
80. A TOPIARY TREE for a bedroom, dried flowers, ribbons etc (space 18ins).
81. An arrangement incorporating fresh flowers and foliage, Tea Lights and candles, for a BBQ table (space 18ins).
82. A Decorated Ribbon, in any medium, to go on a hand-held Prayer Book, for the Bride to carry on her big day (space 10ins).
83. A Decorated Matchbox, using fresh or dried flowers (not exceeding 4ins over all).
84. Novice Class. An arrangement of fresh flowers and foliage in a small basket (space 18ins square).
A novice is a person who has not won a cup in this section.

Section F
85. A miniature garden on a plate (space up to 10ins), 5yrs and under.
86. A miniature garden on a plate (space up to 10ins), 6-8yrs.
87. A miniature garden on a plate (space up to 10ins), 9yrs and over.
88. A picture in any medium (space up to 20ins), 5yrs and under.
89. A Piece of computer Art, 6-8yrs.
90. A Piece of computer Art, 9yrs and over.
91. A Decorated wooden spoon (size 14ins), 5yrs and under.
92. A Decorated wooden spoon (size 14ins), 6-8yrs.
93. A Decorated wooden spoon (size 14ins), 9yrs and over.
94. The Best Dock leaf, displayed in a bottle of water, all ages.
95. A Photograph, taken in the last 12 months, all ages.

Parents are requested to enter the child's age on the place cards in sections D1 & F.

Novelty Section - all ages
96. A photograph taken in the last 12 months.

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