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Schedules for Shows

See here the schedules of classes for showing your flowers, vegetables, photos, home produce, etc at the Society's two annual Shows . . . . .Spring and Summer.

 

 

HALLING GARDENING SOCIETY

Presents

THE 43rd FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW

to be held on SUNDAY 29th MARCH 2026,  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 2nd November 2026 7.30 pm.

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MEMBERS ONLY - SECTION "A"

 

 1. 1 CONTAINER OF BULBS in BLOOM  - up to 30cms max

 2. 1 POT PLANT IN BLOOM                     - up to 30cms max            

 3. 1 FOLIAGE POT PLANT                       - up to 30cms max          

 4. 1 CACTUS OR SUCCULENT               - up to 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 STEMS OF HELLEBORES 

 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.ca 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 “WALES”.

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OPEN CLASS - SECTION "B"

  35. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT  - “Welsh Gold” (20" wide max) 

  36. 1 CORSAGE 

  37. FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENT  

  38. 3 MATCHING STEMS OF BLOOMS FROM YOUR GARDEN 

  39. 5 WELSH CAKES

  40. 1 LEEK FLAN/TART 

  41. 5 CHEESE SCONES 

  42. 5 DRAGON BISCUITS 

  43. 1 BARA BRITH TEA LOAF (as per recipe on next page)

  44. 3 HANDMADE DAFFODILS           USING ANY MATERIAL/MEDIUM

  45. 1 JAR OF MARMALADE (not kit) 

  46. HANDMADE MODEL OF A LOVE SPOON - using any material/medium

  47. 1 GROWING ORCHID IN FLOWER 

  48. 9x9x9” max PETITE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT in a CLOG

  49. ANY FLOWERING POT PLANT other than on schedule

  50. COLLAGE OF MT. SNOWDEN                  USING ANY MATERIAL/MEDIUM

  51. PHOTOGRAPH OF A WELSH VIEW OR OBJECT   (A5 Max) 

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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 LADY IN WELSH COSTUME

  53. A VEGETABLE CREATION OF A DRAGON 

  54. BUNCH OF  WILD FLOWERS

  55. 5 CORGI SHAPED BISCUITS   

  56. MODEL OF A CASTLE

  57. A COLLAGE OF A HARP   

 

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 PURCHESED

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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

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Traditional Welsh Bara Brith tea loaf

400g mixed fruit  (e.g. sultanas, raisins, currants)

300ml strong hot black tea

1 teaspoon mixed spice

250g self-raising flour                          

100g dark brown muscovado sugar   

1 x free range egg, beaten

Honey to glaze

1. Put dried fruit in bowl, pour over hot tea, mix in sugar, stir well to dissolve and leave to soak for at least 6 hours or overnight

2. Next day, sift flour and spice into the soaked fruit (do not drain the tea), stir in egg and blend well 

3. Preheat oven to 180c/gas 4.  Line a 900g loaf tin with baking paper and pour in the mixture

4. Bake for approx. 1 hour until cake has risen and cooked through.  Leave to cool on a rack, drizzling a little honey over the surface of the warm loaf for a glazed topping. 

5. Wrap and store for 2 days before eating.  Served sliced with butter.

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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