Tickenham Flower Show - local village flower show in the south west

Programme 2008

The programme for the 2008 Tichenham Flower Show is avialable for viewing on-line. Alternatively, you can download a PDF copy here. If you require a copy of Adobe Acrobat reader in order to view the PDF file, click here.

If you require an electronic copy of the entry form (Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet), then this is available for download by clicking here. Right click the link and select 'Save As'. Open the file in Microsoft Excel.

Flowers

A cup will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 1 - 24 inclusive together with a voucher for £10 from Roundtrees Garden Centre, Tickenham (2nd - £3 voucher, 3rd - £2 voucher)
James Yandell Memorial Trophy and £2 will be awarded to the winner of class 7
A cup and £3 will be awarded for the best Dahlia exhibit in classes 18 - 20 inc
Prizes of £5, £3, £2 will be awarded to the winners of class 21, kindly sponsored by Mr J Wier
Prizes of £5, £3, £2 will be awarded to the winners of class 22, kindly sponsored by Dorothy & William Dyer in memory of Ken
Prizes of £5, £3, £2 will be awarded to the winners of classes 23 and 24

1.	A Cactus in a Pot or Container
2.	A Succulent in Pot or Container
3.	Specimen Flowering Pot Plant
4.	Specimen Foliage Pot Plant
5.	Roses, Hybrid tea, three
6.	Roses, floribunda, three stems
7.	James Yandell Memorial Trophy - Rose, Hybrid tea, one specimen bloom
8.	Gladiolus, one stem
9.	Flowering shrub, three stems of same species, may be different cultivars
10.	Asters, three stems
11.	Zinnias, three stems
12.	French marigolds nine blooms
13.	Rudbeckias, annuals, five stems
14.	Pansies, six stems in a vase or container
15.	Lavender, ten sprigs
16.	The best cut flower in my garden
17.	New: Novice Dahlia. 3 blooms. Can be mixed varieties and sizes. (For anyone who has not previously won first prize in a Dahlia class)
18.	Dahlias, Pompon, not exceeding 52mm, six blooms
19.	Dahlias, 52mm – 170mm, five blooms, (can be mixed varieties)
20.	Dahlias, in excess of 170mm, three blooms, (can be mixed varieties)
21.	John Wier Award - Two vases of Annuals (hardy or half hardy), each vase to be a specific type but can be assorted varieties of each species. Prizes to be awarded for the highest total of points for the two vases.
22.	Dyer Award - A Container planted for decorative effect
23.	A collection of mixed garden flowers (herbaceous, perennials, annual, and bi-annuals, may include roses but excluding shrubs)
24.	A Flowering Hanging Basket

Floral Arrangments

A cup and £10 will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 25 - 31 inc
A voucher for £5 from Roundtrees Garden Centre, Tickenham, will be awarded for the best Floral Exhibit
All other classes, 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2
Arrangements in classes 25 - 27 inc are to be staged in an alcove 2ft x 2ft x 30in (60 x 60 x 76cm) high.
Classes 28 - 32 inc to be displayed on show bench as indicated. Entries can be staged after 5pm on Friday evening at the exhibitor’s risk.

25.	My Favourite Film (film name to be shown)
26.	In the Pink
27.	Olympic Spirit
28.	Miniature – an arrangement to include a shell or shells - space allowed 9 x 9in (23 x 23cm)
29.	Foliage in a Basket - space allowed 24 x 24in (60 x 60cm)
30.	Floral Tapestry (geometric design) - space allowed 18 x 18in (45 x 45cm)
31.	An arrangement of 5 flowers (foliage allowed) – space allowed 18 x 18in (45 x 45cm)
32.	Novice class - A Bridesmaid’s Basket (For anyone who has not previously won a first prize in “Floral Arrangements”)

Vegetables and Fruit

A cup and £10 will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 34 - 64 inc., 2nd - £3, 3rd - £2
A cup and £5 will be awarded for the most 1st prizes in classes 34 - 64 inclusive
A trophy and £5 will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 34 - 64 inclusive
Prizes of £5, £3, £2, will be awarded in class 34 kindly sponsored by Ashley Olsen, Silver Street, Nailsea
Prizes of £5, £3 and £2 will be awarded in class 35 kindly sponsored by Matthew and Sue Bracey
A prize of £10 will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 36 & 37 in memory of Mr W G McEwen-Smith
Prizes of £5, £3, £2 will be awarded in Class 68 in memory of Mr Eric McEwen-Smith both kindly sponsored by the family
Prizes of £5, £3, £2 will be awarded in class 47 kindly sponsored by The Liquid Asset Cider Company, Tickenham

33.

Garden News Top Tray Class sponsored by D.T. Brown. Full regulations may be obtained from Show Secretary.
Three types of vegetables chosen from the following:

Potatoes (3)	Tomatoes (6)	Pods of Peas (6)	Runner Beans (6 pods)
Onions (3)	Cauliflowers (2)	Parsnips (3)	Carrots (3)

Carrots and parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 7.5cms. Peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk attached. Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces. The vegetables should be displayed within an area of 18 x 24 in (45 x 60cm) without bending any part of them. The tray, board or staging must not be cut or mutilated in any way at all. No part of an exhibit should exceed the size of the tray. Parsley garnish and a black base cloth are allowed but no other foliage or accessories. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string. Each type of vegetable carries a maximum of 20 points.
1st prize - £10 D.T. Brown voucher and special certificate, 2nd prize - £5 D.T. Brown voucher, 3rd prize - £3 D.T. Brown voucher. Garden News will be notified of the prize winners and they will be entered into a draw which will take place in November 2008.

34.

Ashley Olsen Award - Collection of salad vegetables, uncooked, in basket/tray, garnish may be used

35.

NEW: Cooks Collection - A basket or trug of vegetables grown in your garden suitable for the cook to serve with a roast Sunday Lunch

36.

Potatoes, coloured, four

37.

Potatoes, white, four

38.

Marrow, two

39.

Beet, globe, three

40.

Mixed salad leaves, growing in a container

41.

Carrots, long, pointed, three

42.

Carrots, other than long pointed, three

43.

Runner Beans, six

44.

French Beans, six

45.

Onions, grown from seed, with green on, three

46.

Onions globe or flat, grown from sets, three

47.

The Liquid Asset Cider Company Award - A display of eight onions, green off, minimum of three varieties

48.

Shallots, twelve

49.

Peas, six pods of one variety

50.

Peppers, any colour, two

51.

Cabbage, one

52.

Tomatoes, six

53.

Tomatoes, cherry-fruited, one truss

54.

Cucumbers, hothouse, two

55.

Cucumbers, ridge, two

56.

Courgettes, three, not over 6in (15cm) in length excluding stalk

57.

Plums or Gages, four

58.

Apples, dessert, four

59.

Apples, cooking, four

60.

Rhubarb, five sticks, green off

61.

A tied bunch of mixed herbs, in container, in/out of water

62.

Parsley, growing in any container

63.

Any other Vegetable not listed by name

64.

Any other Fruit not listed by name

65.

The Heaviest Marrow (one prize only of £1.50)

66.

The Longest Runner Bean (one prize only of £1.50)

67.

Heaviest 3 sticks of Rhubarb, 2 in (5cm) green leaf maximum (one prize only of £1.50)

68.

Eric McEwen-Smith All Round Gardener Award
The entry must comprise a total of 5 exhibits being 3 vegetables, 1 fruit and 1 vase of blooms from the following lists (each exhibit to be of one variety only)

Vegetables	Fruits	Blooms
Potatoes (4) Tomatoes (4) Runner Beans (6) Onion sets (3) Courgettes (4) French Beans (6) Beetroot (3) Cabbage (1)	Apples dessert (4) Apples cooking (4) Plums or Gages (4) Small saucer of Berries or Currants	Rose (Single stem) Pinks or Carnations (5) Sweet Peas (6) Dahlias (3) Asters (3)

Preserves

The Buddy Cranmer-Brown Preserves Salver and £5 will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 69- 76 inc
No trade names should appear on any exhibit or container. New lids or cellophane covers must be used.

69.	NEW: A collection of three preserves: Jam, Jelly and Chutney. Any variety no less than 8oz (225g). The attractiveness of the display will be taken into account.
70.	Pot of Jam, any variety not less than 12oz (340g)
71.	Pot of Jelly, any variety not less than 8oz (225g)
72.	NEW: Pot of Orange Marmalade, not less than 12oz (340g)
73.	Pot of Marmalade, any variety not less than 12oz (340g)
74.	Pot of Lemon Curd, not less than 8oz (225g)
75.	Pot of Curd, other, not less than 8oz (225g)
76.	Pot of Chutney, named, not less than 8oz (225g)

Domestic

A cup and a prize of £10 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in classes 77 - 99 inc.
A £10 voucher, sponsored by the Food Hut in Tickenham, will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 77 - 98 inc.
Prize money for classes 77 - 99 inc: 1st - £1.50, 2nd - £1, 3rd - 70p
Prizes of £5, £3, £2 will be award for class 95 kindly by Tickenham Monday Morning Coffee

77.	Sausage Rolls, four, (shortcrust pastry) 2 – 3 in (56 – 85mm) long
78.	Cheese Scones, six
79.	A Savoury Flan
80.	A bowl of Cold Soup
81.	Cornish Pasties, two, on a plate
82.	A small bottle of flavoured vinegar, (to be labelled)
83.	Victoria Sandwich - (made with 3 eggs - jam filled, dredged with castor sugar, baked in two tins)
84.	Gingerbread, four pieces
85.	Fruit Cake - (8ozs (225g) self raising flour, 4ozs (115g) margarine, 4ozs (115g) castor sugar, 2 eggs, 9ozs (255g) mixed sultanas, currants, raisins or peel, half tsp. salt, eighth pint milk (60ml), zest orange/lemon)
86.	Rock Cakes, four
87.	A Round of Shortbread
88.	Carrot Cake, four pieces
89.	Chocolate Brownies, four
90.	Decorated Cup Cakes, four
91.	A Lemon Drizzle Cake, baked in a loaf tin.
92.	Traditional Rice Pudding made with one pint (0.47 litre) of milk.
93.	Bread Pudding, four pieces.
94.	Tea Bread, any variety, baked in a loaf tin.
95.	NEW: Morning Coffee for Two
96.	Plain Scones, six.
97.	Any variety of loaf made in a machine, ingredients to be listed.
98.	Coconut Ice, six pieces.
99.	NEW: A Decorated Sponge Cake to celebrate the 2008 Olympics (to be judged on decoration alone)
100.	Men Only: Fruit Cake (recipe as Class 85)

Egg Classes

The Judge reserves the right to break eggs open
Please state the variety of egg as this adds interest for visitors

101.	6 Hens’ Eggs - brown
102.	4 Hens’ Eggs – other colour
103.	The heaviest hen’s egg (one prize only of £1.50)
104.	NEW: 2 Ducks’ Eggs

Honey Classes

A cup and £5 will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 105- 111 inc
BBKA Show Rules (1994) apply
Jars to be BS standard 454gms pattern with gold lacquered lids.
Show labels (supplied on day) affixed 2cms from base.
Honey and wax must be from exhibitor’s apiary except for class numbers 107 and 110

105.	Two 454g jars Liquid Honey (Light, Medium or Dark)
106.	Two 454g jars Set Honey (Granulated or Soft Set)
107.	NEW: Beeswax candles
108.	One shallow Comb of Honey suitable for extracting
109.	Six 28g (approx. 1oz) Beeswax blocks, all uniform shape
110.	Honey Sponge (to be displayed on a plain white paper plate in a clear polythene bag) 175g S.R. flour, 175g clear honey, 150g butter, 75g caster sugar, ½ tsp baking powder, 3 eggs, pinch of salt. Sieve together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream butter, sugar and honey together, beat in eggs and fold in flour. Divide the mixture between 2 sandwich tins (approx 180mm) and bake for 25 – 30mins at 190C/370F/Gas5. Beat 100g icing sugar, 50g butter and 1tbs honey together and use to sandwich the two cakes together.
111.	Three jars liquid or set honey, but all the same type, labelled as offered for sale. Besides the quality of the honey the attractiveness of the labels will be taken into account.

Wine and Beer Making

The Arney Tankard and £5 will be awarded for the highest number of points in Classes 112- 120 inc A prize of £5 will be awarded for the best exhibit
Bottles in all classes to be labelled with class and exhibitor numbers (labels supplied on day of show) No other labels permitted.
All wines to be exhibited in clear 26oz (750ml) bottles, flanged cork stoppers to be used, bottles to be filled to within a half inch of the cork.
All beer and cider must be in traditional bottles with crown cork or screw stopper, to be filled to within a half inch of the cork or stopper; cider to be in clear bottle.
Classes 118 - 120 inc to be exhibited in clear bottles with flanged cork stoppers, minimum volume 350ml.

112.	Red Table Wine - Dry
113.	Red Table Wine - Sweet
114.	White Table Wine - Dry
115.	White Table Wine – Sweet
116.	Home Brewed Beer or Lager. One pint or a half pint of any variety
117.	Cider
118.	Damson or Sloe Gin.
119.	Any other fruit liqueur, type to be named on separate card.
120.	Elderflower Cordial

Photography

	The photography section is kindly sponsored by Wards Solicitors A cup and £5 will be awarded to the best exhibit in the Photographic Classes A trophy and £5 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in Classes 124 - 132 inc 2nd - £3, 3rd - £2 A cup and £2 will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 133 - 135 inc kindly sponsored by Mary Rogers in memory of Gordon Exhibitors in classes 121– 132 inc may enter a maximum of two entries in each class Photographs must not have been exhibited previously in Tickenham Village Flower Show Individual prints in this section not to exceed 8 x 6in (200 x 150mm) except class 124 Prints must be unmounted
	Novices
	A novice is an exhibitor who has not received a First Prize previously in a Tickenham Village Flower Show, excluding children.
121.	Colour or Black and White - Landscape or Architecture.
122.	Colour or Black and White - Miscellaneous.
123.	Colour or Black and White - Portrait, Animal or Human.
	Open
124.	A Set of Three themed photographs of a named Local View or Event, to be named on display (may be mounted)
125.	Colour or Black and White - Portrait
126.	Colour - Landscape
127.	Colour - Architecture
128.	Colour - Textures or Patterns
129.	Colour - Humorous
130.	Colour or Black and White - Miscellaneous
131.	Colour - Flower(s)
132.	Colour - Doors
	Aged 16 and Under
133.	Colour or Black and White. - Landscape or Architecture
134.	Colour or Black and White - Portrait - Animal or Human
135.	The Best Photograph I have ever taken

Family Fun Class

136.

“My Space Age Pet”. To be made from natural materials, kindly sponsored by Ken and Betty Sydney

Tickenham School Challenge

137.

Closed class for Tickenham School children only, kindly sponsored by Peter Trenchard.

Art

138.	An original piece of artwork, any medium (for exhibitors aged 8 - 11 years on show day)
139.	An original piece of artwork, any medium (for exhibitors aged 12 - 14 years on show day)
140.	An original piece of artwork, any medium (for exhibitors aged 15 - 18 years on show day)
141.	An original Landscape, watercolour
142.	An original Human Portrait, oil or acrylic
143.	An original Seascape, any medium
144.	An original Urban Landscape, acrylic
145.	An original still life to include Vegetables and Fruit, any medium
146.	“The Flowers of Summer”, any medium

Handicraft

A cup and £10 will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 147 - 156 inc, 2nd - £3, 3rd - £2
Articles must not have been exhibited in Tickenham Village Flower Show before

147.	“Something New from Something Old” - please state original item on card
148.	Any hand-knitted item
149.	An embroidered article
150.	A piece of canvas work, worked in wool
151.	An article worked in cross stitch
152.	A piece of work using patchwork and quilting
153.	A cushion, any medium displayed with pad
154.	NEW: A handmade greetings card for a family member, any medium
155.	An item of jewellery, any medium
156.	Any handicraft, not covered by a specific class

Children's Classes

AGE but not NAME will be shown on all exhibit tickets (supplied on day of Show)
AGE 4 or Under - All entrants in these classes will receive a Certificate and small prize

	AGE 4 or Under
157.	Four chocolate rice krispy cakes
158.	NEW: A picture of my family
159.	A Plasticine or Playdough model on a board

	A cup will be awarded to the Tickenham School pupil (year 5 and under) with the highest number of points in children’s classes including class 137 The Miss M Dyer cup and £3 will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 160 - 189 inc A cup will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in children’s classes Classes 169, 179 & 189 kindly sponsored by Ann and Paul Loader A £10 Book Token will be awarded to the winners of classes 177 & 185 kindly sponsored by Jo and Alan Drake
	AGE 5 - 7 inclusive
	The Thorn Trophies and £3 each will be awarded to the Boy and Girl aged 5 - 7 with the highest number of points in classes 160 -169 inc Two tickets kindly donated by Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall, will be awarded to the First Prize winner in Class 160
160.	A creature made from vegetables, flowers or fruit
161.	NEW: A collection of Wild Grasses (to be displayed in a milk bottle supplied on show day)
162.	Decorated gingerbread man
163.	A Junk Model
164.	A container of mustard or cress
165.	NEW: Anything you like - you made it, let's see it!
166.	Edible Necklace
167.	Colour a picture (Available from The Secretary or Mrs C Eastwood at Tickenham Primary School or telephone 853429 or download it from www.tickenhamflowershow.org.uk by clicking here)
168.	Decorated picnic plate, up to 24cm in diameter, affixed by a drawing pin.
169.	Handwriting Dreams of Gold They carry flags from countries From nations far and wide. They travel to the Olympics And show Olympic Pride!
	AGE 8 - 11 inclusive
	A cup and £3 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in classes 170 – 179 inc
170.	NEW: A greetings card for my teacher, any medium
171.	A filled baguette with ingredients to be listed
172.	A mask
173.	A flower arrangement in a jam-jar
174.	NEW: Four fairy cakes to be judged on presentation and taste
175.	NEW: Model Garden, measuring no more than 38cm by 38cm
176.	NEW: Four radishes grown and presented in a container. To be judged on appearance and display
177.	An original poem of not less than four lines, to be typed
178.	Anything you like - you made it, let's see it!
179.	Handwriting Dreams of Gold-II Beijing is the place where The games will all unfold. And every athlete at these games Has dreams of winning GOLD!
	Note – Please see Art Class 138
	AGE 12 - 16 inclusive
	All Exhibitors aged 12 - 16 years may enter any of the classes in the Show, any points gained in other classes will be added to the entrant's personal total A cup and £5 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in all classes
180.	Anything you like - you made it, let's see it!
181.	A customised T-shirt
182.	A piece of needlework, tapestry, needlepoint or counted cross stitch
183.	NEW: Pizza to be judged on presentation and taste
184.	A computer generated poster - “The Environment”
185.	An original poem of not less than six lines. To be typed
186.	Decorated cup cakes, four, to be judged on presentation and taste
187.	Decorate a photo frame
188.	NEW: A collection of hedgerow material (excluding flowers) displayed in a recycled container
188.	Handwriting Olympic Pride From many different countries They gather in their teams Different people, yet the same… Athletes…with their dreams. They will travel to Beijing From nations far and wide. With smiles and courage, skill and strength They show Olympic Pride!
	Note – Please see Art Classes 139 & 140