HULLBRIDGE GARDENS ASSOCIATION

**  2024  **

71st ANNUAL FLOWER & VEGETABLE SHOW

at the 

HULLBRIDGE WINDERMERE CENTRE (SS5 6JR)

SATURDAY 7th September 2024

Show opens for viewing after judging at 2.00 pm

 

EVERYBODY WELCOME TO ENTER

 FREE SCHEDULE

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HULLBRIDGE GARDENS ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS

                                   HONORARY CHAIRMAN    :    Mr. J Spencer

                                               VICE PRESIDENT   :    Mr. I. Lewis

                                 HONORARY TREASURER    :    Mr. J. Spencer

                                   HONORARY SECRETARY   :    Mrs. L Scates

               HONORARY TRADING SECRETARY   :    Mr. R. Townsend

            HONORARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS   :    Mrs. B. Baker,  Mrs. V. Saunders

                                                                                             Mr. M Kennedy, Mrs. B. Samson,

                                                                                             Mrs. C. Hodgson, Mrs Beryl Baker

                         HONORARY SHOW MANAGER   :    Mr. J A Spencer

                    HONORARY SHOW COMMITTEE   :    Mrs. J. Hampstead,  Mrs. C. Hodgson

                                                                                            Mrs. Barbara Baker, Mrs. J Burrell

                                                                                            Mrs. V Saunders, Mr. J. Delasalle

                                                                                           Mr. M. Kennedy, Mrs Beryl Baker

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Flower Show Judges

                                                     Vegetables     :    Mr. T. Rogers                          

                                                        Domestic    :    Mrs. G. Wilkinson

                           Photography & Childrens    :    Mrs. Milbourne

                 Flower & Flower Arrangements    :    Mr. T. Rogers

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HULLBRIDGE GARDENS ASSOCIATION SHOP

  Over 500 different products are stocked and items can be ordered from our catalogues, usually for collection the next week.  Why not give us a try?  We aim to give at least 20% discount and often achieve 30%.

 JOIN NOW - £5.00 (FOR LIFE!)

   £3.00 SENIOR CITIZENS(Over 60) (FOR LIFE!!)

 

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** OPENING HOURS **

                                                   WEDNESDAY   :   10 am - 12 noon 

                                                        SATURDAY  :   10 am - 12 noon                 

                                                           SUNDAY    :   10 am - 12 noon

 

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Cup Winners 2023

 

Classes

Division

Won by

W&E Edwards Cup

Chrysanthemums

1

      Norman Cornhill

Owen Johnson Cup

Dahlias

2

      Jackie Burrell

Don Gray Cup

Other Flowers

3

      Norman Cornhill

Shelly Cup

Container Grown Plants

4

      John Spencer

John Godman Cup

Cacti & Succulents

5

      Linda Scates

Burnham Cup

Vegetables

6

      Tom Kennedy

Flack Cup

Fruit

7

      Mick Jollands

Rosemary Brown Cup

Vegetable collections

8

      Mick Jollands

Jubilee Cup

Novelty class

9

      Jacky Hampstead

Reg Howe Cup

Domestic

10

      Bob Priest

Hume Kendal Cup

Children up to 7 years

11

      Laya Mae

Ernie Kiedyck Cup

Children up to 11 years

12

      Brodie Lee

Beattie Carr Cup

Children up to 16 years

13

      Rebecca Priest

Mayfield Cup

Photography

14

      Chris Hodgson

Bright Trophy

Best exhibit in Show

 

     Mick Jollands

       

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CUPS & TROPHIES

To be presented at 3 pm on the day of the Show followed by the Raffle draw.

Division 1.

THE W&E EDWARDS TROPHY (Awarded for the best exhibit in Chrysanthemums.)

(DONATED BY B EDWARDS Esq. in memory of his late parents.)

Division 2

THE OWEN JOHNSON CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Dahlias.)

Division 3.

THE DON GRAY CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Other Flowers.)

(DONATED BY THE LATE MRS GRAY in memory of her late husband)

Division 4.

 The SHELLEY CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Container grown plants.)

(DONATED BY A MEMBER OF THE SHOW COMMITTEE)

Division 5.

THE JOHN GODMAN CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Flower Arranging.)

(DONATED BY THE LATE MRS GODMAN in memory of her late husband)

Division 6.

THE BURHAM CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Vegetables.)

(DONATED BY THE SHOW COMMITTEE)

Division 7

THE FLACK CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Fruit.)

(DONATED BY THE SHOW COMMITTEE)

Division 8

THE ROSEMARY BROWN CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit of a tray of vegetables, Harvest

Meal and Harvest Basket Classes.)

(DONATED BY THE LATE Cllr Mrs R BROWN)         

Division 9

THE JUBILEE CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Novelty class.)

(DONATED BY THE LATE Mr G. REHAAG)

Division 10

THE REG HOWE CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Domestic Classes.)

(DONATED BY MRS HOWE in memory of her late husband)

Division 11

THE HUME-KENDALL CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Children's Class - age up to 7yrs.)

(DONATED BY DR KENDALL in memory of her late husband)                      

 Division 12

THE BEATTIE CARR CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Children's Class - age up to 11yrs.)

(DONATED BY THE LATE MISS B CARR)

Division 13

THE ERNIE KIEDYCK CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Children's Class - age up to 16yrs)

(DONATED BY THE SHOW COMMITTEE IN MEMORY OF THE LATE MR KIEDYCK)

Division 14

THE MAYFIELD CUP (Awarded for the best exhibit in Photography.)

(DONATED BY THE LATE H PATTEN Esq.)

THE BRIGHT TROPHY

Awarded for the best Flower or Vegetable exhibit in the Show

(DONATED BY THE COMMITTEE in memory of the late DOT & BILL BRIGHT)

 

CUPS AND TROPHIES TO BE HELD FOR ONE YEAR

 

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SHOPKEEPERS WANTED

The Gardens Association would appreciate your assistance. If you think you could help for 2 hours on Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays (once every 4 to 6 weeks).

Please contact :- Ray Townsend : 07778 987664 (01702 232393)

 

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RULES

(See also Advice to Exhibitors)

 1.             The Competition is open to any amateur exhibitor.

 2.             No person who is employed in a nursery, market or private garden or who is a resident member of a house where a nursery or market garden business is carried out is eligible to compete. The occasional sale of surplus produce shall not disqualify.

 3.             All entries to the Show must be the produce of the exhibitor's garden or allotment. Division 5 classes 29, 30, 31, 32 are excluded.  Exhibitors may, if they wish, name the variety of their entry.

 4.             Entry forms will be accepted between :

                                6.30 pm and 8.30 pm on Friday 6th September 2024

                                8.30 am and 10 am on Saturday 7th September 2024

        LATE ENTRIES (after 10 am on the day of the show) will only be accepted at DOUBLE THE ENTRY FEE.

5.             Exhibits may be staged between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm (or when the tables are ready) on Friday  6th September 2024 and between 8.30 am and 10.15 am on the day of the Show.

6.             All vegetable roots must be washed.

Classes 62, 63, 64, 65 and 66, MUST be covered with transparent film.

 7.             The exact number of each variety as stated in this Schedule or the Agreed List must be shown. If incorrect, the entry may be disqualified.

 8.             No professional assistance will be permitted in staging exhibits.

 9.             Exhibitors should, where necessary, provide their own vases, bowls or trays, in accordance with the Schedule.  (NB. A small supply of vases will be available at the Hall.)

 10.           The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.

 11.          All entries accepted on the understanding that the Committee reserve the right to inspect any exhibitor’s garden or allotment before or after the Show.

12.          No exhibit may be removed before 4 pm. Exhibits remaining after 4.15 pm and not marked 'RESERVED' will be sold - proceeds will be put towards the Association Show Funds.       

 13.          Prize money should be collected from the Hon. Treasurer before 4.00 pm. Prize winners who do not collect their prize money at the appropriate time must make their own arrangements to collect this from the Hon. Treasurer before the last day of September 2024.  All prize money not claimed by 30th September 2024 will be transferred to the Association Show funds.

 14.          Any protest in connection with the Show must be lodged with the Show Manager not later than 3 pm on the day of the show.  A deposit of 25p must be paid at the time of the protest. This will be refunded if, after investigation by the Committee, the complaint is upheld.

 15.          All exhibits and personal property etc. shall be entered at the risk of the exhibitor. Hullbridge Gardens Association shall not be liable for compensation due to loss or damage for any cause whatsoever.

 16.          Classes 28, 48 and 53 can be split into sub-classes if there are sufficient entries of one group at the discretion of the Show Manager.

 17.          Under no circumstances may staged exhibits be moved without prior consent of the Show Manager.

 

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PRIZE MONIES

 

Prize money for best in each class : 1st = £1.00.  2nd = 75p.  3rd = 50p.

Additional prize monies for the best exhibit in each Division   £2.00

BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW  :  £10.00

 

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ENTRY FEES

25p per exhibit in Divisions 1 - 10 and 14

FREE Children's in Divisions 11, 12 & 13

 

Any enquiries please contact J. Spencer (01702 230157)

For further information please visit : https://e-voice.org.uk/hga/

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 DIVISION 1 (Chrysanthemums)

1.         Chrysanthemum Incurved, 1 bloom.

2.         Chrysanthemum Reflex, 1 bloom.

3.         Chrysanthemum Intermediate, 1 bloom.

4.         Chrysanthemum, 3 blooms one variety or cultivar.

5.         Chrysanthemum, single spray.

DIVISION 2 (Dahlias)

6.         Dahlia Large Decorative, single bloom 220 mm - 260 mm.

7.         Dahlia Medium Decorative, 2 blooms 170 mm - 220 mm.

8.         Dahlia Small Decorative, 2 blooms 115 mm - 170 mm.

9.         Dahlia Miniature Decorative, 2 blooms up to 115 mm.

10.        Dahlia Large Cactus/Semi Cactus, 1 bloom 220 mm - 260 mm.

11.        Dahlia Medium Cactus/Semi Cactus, 2 blooms 170 mm - 220 mm.

12.        Dahlia Small Cactus/Semi Cactus, 2 blooms 115 mm - 170 mm.

13.        Dahlia 3 blooms, one variety or cultivar.      

DIVISION 3 (Other Flowers) Classes 14-19 any variety

14.        Rose, Hybrid Tea 1 bloom.

15.        Gladioli, single spike.

16.        Annuals, 3 stem one or more varieties.

17.        Flower heads, 6 (Display Tray will be available).

18.        Vase of Perennials, 3 stems one or more varieties.

19.        Vase of mixed flowers, 3 -5 stems, 2 or more varieties.

DIVISION 4 (Container Grown Plants)

20.        Pelargonium/Geranium in flower.

21.        Pot plant in flower, maximum pot size 250mm diameter.

22.        Pot plant in flower, unlimited pot size.

23.        Pot plant Fern or Foliage.

24.        Fuchsia in pot.

25.        Cacti and/or Succulent Collection. LIMIT 6 PLANTS.

26.        Cacti or Succulent, one plant.

27.        Orchid in pot 125mm max.

28.        Hanging basket, max 350mm diameter or Patio pot, max 250mm. 

             (A sub class may be created if there are sufficient entries)

DIVISION 5 (Flower Arrangements) (Niche 60cms wide 90cms high)

29.        Fresh Flowers in a jug/vase.

30.        Fresh Flowers, All Round Table Centre.

31.        Fresh Flowers, a Triangular Design any container.

32.        Silk & Dried Flower in a Basket, Accessories are allowed.     

DIVISION 6 (Vegetables)

33.        Beans French, 6. (With short stalks)

34.        Beans Runner, 4. (With short stalks)

35.        Beetroot, 2. with 75mm stalks.

36.        Pumpkin, 25mm stalk.

37.        Carrots, 2 any kind. 75mm stalks.

38.        Peppers, 3.

39.        Marrow, vegetable, 1.

40.        Onions, 3 grown from seed or sets excluding salad or pickling.

41.        Courgettes, 2

42.        Parsnips, 2, 100mm stalks.

43.        Potatoes, White or Coloured any shape, 3 of one variety.

44.        Shallots pickling, 30mm maximum.

45.        Tomatoes, with calyx, 4 of one variety.

46.        Tomatoes, Cherry type with calyx, 6 of one variety.

47.        Corn on the Cob, 1. with leaf

48.        Any other vegetable. (See Agreed List).

DIVISION 7 (Fruit)

49.        Apples, cooking with stalks, 3 of one variety.

50.        Apples, dessert with stalks, 3 of one variety.

51.        Pears, with stalks 3 of one variety.

52.        Plums, with stalks 3 of one variety.

53.        Any other fruit. (See Agreed List).

DIVISION 8

54.        Tray of three types of vegetables, three of each type.

55.        Harvest Meal 4 types of vegetable on 250mm plate max. 8 portions.

56.        Selection for a Harvest Basket. A selection of assorted flowers, vegetables, fruit, salad and jar of homemade produce.

DIVISION 9 (Novelty Classes)

57.        Longest Bean.

58.        Heaviest Potato.

59.        Heaviest Marrow.

60.        Any other misshapen Fruit or Vegetable.

61.        Heaviest Pumpkin.                                            

DIVISION 10 (Domestic)

62.        Shortbread, 3 pieces.

63.        Fruit Scones, 4.

64.        Rock Cakes, 4.

65.        Victoria Sandwich. (Jam filling)

66.        Date & Walnut Cake

Ingredients : 3oz. Stoned Dates; 3oz. Walnuts; 6oz. Margarine; 6oz. Dark Muscovado Sugar; 3 Medium eggs; 8oz. Self Raising Flour.

Method : 1. Chop the dates & walnuts roughly.

                2. In the bowl cream the margarine & sugar together until pale & fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating well. Stir in a little flour if mixture begins to curdle. Fold in the remaining flour.

                3. Place mixture into a greased 2lb loaf tin. Smooth the top & sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Baking : Put in oven @ 180oC/355oF (Gas Mark 4) for 60-75 minutes until firm to the touch & dark golden. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.

67.        Jam, Stone Fruit. Min 12oz (175gms)

68.        Jam, Soft Fruit. Min 12oz (175gms)

69.        Marmalade. Min 12oz (175gms)

70.        Chutney one jar, any type of vegetable. Min. 3 months old.

71.        Pickles one jar, any type of vegetable. 

Classes 67, 68, 69, 70 and 71 plain jars and lids only. Jars to be labelled and dated. Neat labelling gains extra points. 

DIVISION 11 (Open to children onlyAge limit up to 7 years of age.)          

72.        A model made of vegetables.

73.        A miniature garden on a plate.

74.        An arrangement of floating flowers in a bowl.

 DIVISION 12 (Open to children onlyAge limit up to 11 years.)            

75.        Largest Sunflower head

76.        4 Tomatoes of one type - Cherry or larger.

77.        Pot plant in flower

78.        Painting or drawing of a Flower or Vegetable (Age to be shown)

79.        Animal made from vegetables (Age to be shown)

DIVISION 13 (Open to Children only - up to 16 yrs of age - All Photos to be 15cms x 10 cms.)

80.       A Photo taken in Hullbridge.

81.        Wildlife photo.

82.        Landscape photo.

83.        A Photo taken of your garden.

84.        A Photo of your pet.

DIVISION 14 (Photography)

85.        A Photo taken in Hullbridge. Size 15cms x 10cms (6" x 4").

86.        A Wildlife photo. Size 15cms x 10cms (6" x 4").

87.        A Landscape photo. Size 15cms x 10cms (6" x 4").

88.        A Photo taken in your garden. Size 15cms x 10cms (6”x 4”).

89.        A Photo of Days Gone By. Photo must be taken by exhibitor.

  

AGREED LIST            

                                       Vegetables

3          Leeks                                                        1     Swede.

1          Cauliflower including.                            12    Brussels sprouts.

            White headed broccoli.                             1     Cucumber.

6          Shallots no size limit, non-pickling.         1     Cabbage.

1          Lettuce with root.                                      1     Celery.

9          Onions, green salad.                                  1     Ridge Cucumber

2          Turnips.                                                     8     Radishes.

3          Sticks of Rhubarb.                                     4     Beans Broad.         

1          Winter Squash                                           

This includes new types of vegetables.    

The Show Manager will advise on the number to be shown.

 

                                                Fruit

 3         Bunches Blackcurrants.                    2       Nectarines.

10        Raspberries                                       2       Quinces.       

10        Loganberries.                                    1       Bunch Grapes.

 6         Strawberries                                      3       Apricots.

10        Damsons.                                          1       Melon.

10        Blackberries.                                     3       Apples.

  2        Peaches                                            10      Nuts.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

ALL FRUIT MUST HAVE STALKS ATTACHED

PRODUCE NOT INCLUDED IN AGREED LIST MAY BE SHOWN AT

THE DISCRETION OF THE SHOW MANAGER.

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ADVICE TO EXHIBITORS

1.         Onions should have loose skin removed, roots trimmed, neck firm and fully matured skin, with neck tied/whipped using uncoloured raffia or string.

2.         Marrow’s 30cms to 38cms (12 to 15 inches) long.

3.         Leeks washed, roots trimmed, tops left on.

4.         Beetroot about the size of tennis balls.

5.         Potatoes should be about 170gms (6 oz.) in weight

6.         Roses should be just opening.

7.         It will facilitate judging if varieties of fruit are named.

8.         Remember the season will be taken into account.

9.         The natural bloom of fruit should be preserved.

10.        The stalks to be left on all fruit.

11.        Fruit except Apples & Pears must be shown ripe.

12.        Tomatoes should be ripe and ready for the table with calyces left on.

13         No limit on number of exhibits per class per exhibitor.

14.        Fill in your entry form and bring it to the hall so that we can issue you with an exhibitor's number and a card for each class in which you are entering.  The entry card shows your name on one side and your exhibitor’s number and class number on the reverse. The entry card and your exhibit should be placed in the area set out for that class. Please ensure that the card is with your exhibit and that the side with your name on is placed face down. 

15.        The judges make their assessment without ever knowing who the exhibitor is.

16         After judging, the card is turned over and where appropriate the prize sticker/stamp attached.  All is then ready for the opening to the public who can then see who are the winners. 

17         If you want to take your exhibit away at the end of the show you may do so after 4pm. To ensure mistakes are not made you should ensure that your entry card is marked RESERVED on the side with your name on it.  Entries not marked RESERVED will be put up for auction at the end of the show. ('RESERVED' stamps are available for exhibitors use.)       

18.        The Treasurer sits to the left of the stage, as you look at it, ready to pay your winnings.  If you do not collect your prize money then we treat it as a donation to the next Show.

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THE SHOW COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYBODY

WHO KINDLY DONATED RAFFLE PRIZES.

THE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE AT APPROXIMATELY 3.30 PM ON SHOW DAY.

TICKETS WILL BE DRAWN UNTIL THE PRIZE IS CLAIMED!

IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE, LEAVE YOUR TICKETS

WITH A FRIEND OR THE SHOW MANAGER!

ON NO ACCOUNT WILL PRIZES BE HELD IN RESERVE!

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Hullbridge Gardens Association

123, Ferry Road, Hullbridge, SS5 6ET (Near old Co-op)

Opening Hours

   Wednesday      :       10am - 12 noon

          Saturday     :       10am - 12 noon

             Sunday     :       10am - 12 noon

New Members Welcome

Life membership

Under 60 = £5.00        60 & 0ver = £3.00

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ENTRY FORM

Name…………………………………….            Exhibitor No………..

 Address ………………………………….......    Tel.No …………………………….

Division 1

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

Division 2

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

 

 

Division 3

14

15

16

17

18

19

 

 

 

 

Division 4

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

 

Division 5

29

30

31

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division 6

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

 

 

 

 

Divison  7

49

50

51

52

53

 

 

 

 

 

Divison  8

54

55

56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division 9

57

58

59

60

61

 

 

 

 

 

Division 10

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

Division 11

72

73

74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division 12

75

76

77

78

79

 

 

 

 

 

Division 13

80

81

82

83

84

 

 

 

 

 

Division 14

85

86

87

88

89

         

 

 Entered Book 1 : .................  Entered Book 2 : ................ Cards Prepared : ................ 

Total Entered : ….....…..    Total Paid : £…………...….