Schedules for Shows
HALLING GARDENING SOCIETY
1977 TO 2027 GOLDEN JUBILEE
Presents THE 44th FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW
to be held on SUNDAY 4th APRIL 2027 3.00 pm. - 5.00 pm. at JUBILEE HALL, Browndens Road, Upper Halling ME2 1JE
Exhibits to be staged on the day between the hours: 10.00 am. - 12.00 noon. Judging to start at 1.00 pm. Auction - 4.30 pm. Raffle - 4.45 pm.
Each Exhibit - 20p to enter OAP 10p and Children Free Admission to view show - 50p Children and Members Free
A.G.M. Monday 1st November 2027 7.30 pm.
MEMBERS ONLY - SECTION "A"
1. 1 CONTAINER OF BULBS in BLOOM - up to 12”/30cms max
2. 1 POT PLANT IN BLOOM - up to 12”/30cms max
3. 1 FOLIAGE POT PLANT - up to 12”/30cms max
4. 1 CACTUS OR SUCCULENT - up to 12”/30cms max
5. 5 TULIPS (Single headed Blooms)
6. 5 TRUMPET/LARGE CUP DAFFODILS (Cut Blooms)
7 . 5 STEMS NARCISSI / DAFFODIL (not trumpet or double)
8. 3 TULIPS (all different colours)
9 . 5 STEMS OF FLOWERS (1 kind other than on Schedule)
10. 1 SINGLE TRUMPET/LARGE CUP DAFFODIL (1 Single Bloom)
11. 1 NARCISSUS / DAFFODIL other than trumpet (1 Single Bloom)
12. 1 STEM TULIP
13. 5 STEMS DOUBLE NARCISSI (Single Bloom)
14. 5 STEMS MULTIHEADED NARCISSI
15. 5 STEMS MINIATURE NARCISSI ( Bloom less than 2”diam)
16. 2 VASES, ANY 3 STEMS NARCISSI AND 3 STEMS TULIPS
17. 1 DOUBLE NARCISSUS/DAFFODIL
18. 5 STEMS POLYANTHUS (not primroses)
19. 3 STEMS OF GARDEN FLOWERS (all different kinds)
20. BUNCH OF FLOWERS (Tied) (No shrubbery)
21. 3 STEMS OF FLOWERS OF 1 KIND
22. 3 STEMS OF FLOWERS (all 1 kind-other than on schedule)
23. STEM TREE OR SHRUB IN BLOOM
24. 3 STICKS OF RHUBARB
25. 3 LEEKS (leaves cut back to 15cms)
26. MIXED SALAD LEAVES GROWING IN A POT
27 9 SHOOTS OF SPROUTING BROCCOLI
28 5 SEED POTATOES (Any)
29. LONGEST STICK OF RHUBARB
30. ANY 2 MATCHING VEGETABLES other than on schedule
31. ANY 2 DIFFERENT VEGETABLES other than on schedule
32. 1 SHALLOT GROWING IN A POT
33. 1 SET PIECE (3 Stems of Flowers and 3 vegetables [ANY])
34. ANY 1 VEGETABLE other than on schedule
All Exhibits in Section A must have been grown by or in the possession
of the exhibitor for three months prior to this show.
ONLY 1 ENTRY PER PERSON PER CLASS
The theme this Show is “OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE”.
OPEN CLASS - SECTION "B"
35. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT - “Golden Jubilee” (20" wide max)
36. 1 CORSAGE
37. FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENT including something gold
38. 3 MATCHING STEMS OF BLOOMS FROM YOUR GARDEN
39. 5 MARZIPAN SWEETS
40. 1 LEMON MERINGUE PIE
41. 5 CHEESE SCONES
42. 5 ORANGE BUTTERFLY CAKES
43. 1 LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE (as per recipe on next page)
44. 3 HANDMADE GOLDEN TULIPS - using any material/medium
45. 1 JAR OF MARMALADE (not kit)
46. HANDMADE MODEL OF A GOLDEN CROWN - using any material/medium
47. 1 PLANTED CONTAINER/BASKET OF SPRING FLOWERS (15” wide max)
48. 9”x9”x9” max PETITE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT in a treasure chest
49. ANY FLOWERING POT PLANT other than on schedule
50. COLLAGE OF THE NUMBER 50 (2D OR 3D) using any material/medium
51. HANDMADE GOLDEN JUBILEE CARD (A5 Max)
UNDER 14'S SECTION "C"
Please state age only on each exhibit.
Adults, Please only supervise as this section is for the children’s work
52. PAINTING OF A GARDEN
53. A VEGETABLE CREATION OF A YELLOW BIRD
54. BUNCH OF WILD FLOWERS
55. 5 ICED YELLOW BISCUITS
56. A GARDEN ON A PLATE
57. A COLLAGE OF A SUNRISE
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ALL EXHIBITORS SHOULD USE PAPER PLATES PROVIDED
1 ENTRY PER CLASS PER PERSON
JUDGES VERDICT IS FINAL IN ALL CLASSES
ALL COOKERY MUST BE MADE AT HOME.
NO ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS TO BE USED IN ARRANGEMENTS
CLASSES 35, 36,37, 48 FLOWERS MAY BE PURCHASED
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The best exhibit in Sections A and B from a new exhibitor in the Spring and Autumn shows will be awarded the New Exhibitor’s Cup
Prize Cards for best vegetables and flowers will be awarded.
SPECIAL TROPHIES - SPRING SHOW
SPRING BULB SHIELD
Winner class 1
SPRING FLOWER SHIELD
BEST EXHIBIT Classes 5 to 19
SPRING VEGETABLE SHIELD
Winner Class 24 to 31
SPRING FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHIELD
Winner Class 33
ELSIE LEIGH MEMORIAL VASE
Winner Class 35
SPRING BUTTONHOLE VASE
Winner Class 36
SPRING GREENERY VASE
Winner Class 37
PHYLLIS SCUDDER CUP
Winner Class 43
BEST IN SECTION A
BEST IN SECTION B
COLIN MARTIN CUP
Best Exhibit in Spring Show
CHILDREN'S SPRING CUP
Best in Class 52 - 57
NEW EXHIBITORS CUP
Awarded at the Committee’s discretion
Special Cups and Prizes will be awarded at the A.G.M. All Perpetual Trophies to be returned at least one month prior to next A.G.M. All Trophies to be won by MEMBERS only. Trophies remain Club property unless otherwise stated. Additional Trophies will be awarded at the Committee’s discretion
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Lemon Drizzle cake
175g (6oz) self-raising flour 115g (4oz) butter or margarine
175g (6oz) sugar 2 x eggs
60ml (4tbsp) milk 1 lemon
3 tablespoons icing sugar Granulated sugar
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Preheat oven to 180*c/350*F.
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Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin
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Beat together butter, flour, sugar, eggs, milk and of lemon rind for 2 minutes
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Spoon into the loaf tin, make a well in the centre and bake for one hour until well risen and golden.
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Loosen edges of cake from the tin.
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Mix juice of lemon and icing sugar together and spoon over the hot cake,
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Sprinkle with granulated sugar for a wonderful crunchy top
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Leave in the tin until cold