2009 Schedule2009 Schedule

The 2009 schedule for the Tickenham 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.

Please also refer to the rules.

FLOWERS

  • A cup and £10 will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 1 - 24 inclusive (2nd - £3, 3rd - £2)
    James Yandell Memorial Trophy and £3 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 Fuchsia
4. Specimen Flowering Pot Plant, excluding Fuchsia
5. Specimen Foliage Pot Plant
6. Rose, Hybrid tea, one specimen bloom
7. James Yandell Memorial Trophy – Bowl of Roses
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. Cosmos, annuals, five stems
15. Lavender, ten sprigs
16. The best cut flower in my garden
17. Novice Dahlia. 3 blooms. Can be mixed varieties and sizes. (For anyone who has not previously won first prize in a Dahlia class at this show)
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 ARRANGEMENTS

  • A cup and £10 will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 25 - 31 inc
  • £5 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 ‘Poets Corner’ – Poem Title and Poet to be shown
26 ‘Razzle Dazzle’
27 ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’
28 ‘How Sweet the Rose’ - space allowed 9 x 9in (23 x 23cm)
29 Foliage in a Basket - space allowed 24 x 24in (60 x 60cm)
30 ‘Summer Bonnet’ - 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 Button Hole for the Bride Groom
(For anyone who has not previously won a first prize in Floral Arrangements in this show)

 

VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

  • A cup and £10 will be awarded for the highest number of points in classes 34 - 65 inc., 2nd - £3, 3rd - £2
  • A cup and £5 will be awarded for the most 1st prizes in classes 34 - 65 inc
  • A trophy and £5 will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 34 - 65 inc
  • Prizes of £5, £3, £2, will be awarded in class 34 kindly sponsored by Ashley Olsen, Greengrocer, 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 69 in memory of Mr Eric McEwen-Smith both kindly sponsored by the family
  • The Liquid Asset Cider Company Tankard and prize of £5 (2nd - £3, 3rd - £2) will be awarded in class 47
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 2009.

34 Ashley Olsen Award - Collection of salad vegetables, uncooked, in basket/tray, garnish may be used
35 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, any variety, 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 Chillies, five, any variety or mixed
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 and flower
57 Squash, three, any variety or mixed
58 Plums or Gages, four
59 Apples, dessert, four
60 Apples, cooking, four
61 Rhubarb, five sticks, green off
62 A tied bunch of mixed herbs, in container, in/out of water
63 Parsley, growing in any container
64 Any other Vegetable not listed by name
65 Any other Fruit not listed by name
66 The Heaviest Marrow (one prize only of £1.50)
67 The Longest Runner Bean (one prize only of £1.50)
68 Heaviest 3 sticks of Rhubarb, 2 in (5cm) green leaf maximum  (one prize only of £1.50)
69 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 to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in classes 70 - 77 inc
  • No trade names should appear on any exhibit or container. New lids or cellophane covers must be used
70 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
71 Pot of Jam, any variety not less than 12oz (340g)
72 Pot of Jelly, any variety not less than 8oz (225g)
73 Pot of Orange Marmalade, not less than 12oz (340g)
74 Pot of Marmalade, any other variety not less than 12oz (340g)
75 Pot of Lemon Curd, not less than 8oz (225g)
76 Pot of Curd, any other variety, not less than 8oz (225g)
77 Pot of Chutney, named, not less than 8oz (225g)

 

DOMESTIC

  • A cup and £10 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in classes 78 - 100 inc
  • A £10 voucher donated by the Food Hut in Tickenham, will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 78 - 99 inc
  • Prize money for classes 78 - 100 inc:  1st - £1.50, 2nd - £1, 3rd - 70p
  • Prizes of £5, £3, £2  will be awarded for class 96 kindly sponsored by Tickenham Monday Morning Coffee
  • If desired, exhibitors may leave a clear plastic bag under their exhibit – the steward will place the exhibit in the bag once judging is complete
78 Sausage Rolls, four, (shortcrust pastry) 2 – 3 in (56 – 85mm) long
79 Cheese Scones, six
80 A Savoury Flan
81 A Side Salad
82 Cornish Pasties, two, on a plate
83 A small bottle of flavoured oil, (to be labelled)
84 Victoria Sandwich - (made with 3 eggs - jam filled, dredged with castor sugar, baked in two tins)
85 Gingerbread, four pieces
86 Fruit Cake - (8ozs (225g) self raising flour, 4ozs (115g) butter or 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)
87 Rock Cakes, four
88 A Round of Shortbread
89 Carrot Cake, four pieces
90 Chocolate Brownies, four
91 Decorated Cup Cakes, four
92 A Marmalade Cake
93 Fruit Crumble, with label to indicate fruit used
94 Welsh Cakes, four
95 Tea Bread, any variety, baked in a loaf tin
96 ‘A Day at the Races’, a picnic lunch for two (maximum space 18x18 in (450x450mm)
97 Plain Scones, six
98 Any variety of Loaf made in a machine, ingredients to be listed
99 Chocolate Truffles, six
100 ‘A Celebration of Nature’ - A Decorated Sponge Cake  (to be judged on decoration alone)
101 Men Only: Fruit Cake (recipe as Class 86)
  Note: Also see Honey Class 110

 

EGGS

  • The Judge reserves the right to break eggs open
  • Please state the variety of egg as this adds interest for visitors
  • Prize money in these classes is donated by Jacklands Fishing Lakes, Tickenham
102 6 Hens’ Eggs – brown
103 4 Hens’ Eggs – other colour
104 The heaviest hen’s egg (one prize only of £1.50)
105 2 Ducks’ Eggs

 

HONEY

  • A cup and £5 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in classes 106 - 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 110
106 Two 454g jars Liquid Honey (Light, Medium or Dark)
107 Two 454g jars Set Honey (Granulated or Soft Set)
108 One shallow Comb of Honey suitable for extracting
109 Six 28g (approx. 1oz) Beeswax Blocks, all uniform shape
110 A Honey Cake (225g (8ozs) SR flour, (175g) 6ozs honey, 115g (4ozs) butter or marg, 175g (6ozs) sultanas, 2 med eggs, pinch of salt, a little milk.) Toss sultanas in a little of the flour, cream fat with honey, beat eggs and add alternately with sifted flour and salt, mix well, adding a little milk if necessary, fold in sultanas. Bake at 180ºC/350ºF/Gas4 in 7ins round tin for approx. 1¼ hours.  Display on plain white paper plate with doily in clear polythene bag.  
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 to the exhibitor with 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 for 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 £5 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 - 135 inc may enter a maximum of two entries in each class
  • Photographs must not have been exhibited previously in Tickenham Flower Show
  • Individual prints in this section not to exceed 8 x 6in (200 x 150mm)
  • Prints must be unmounted except class 124

NOVICES

A novice is an exhibitor who has not received a First Prize previously in this section, 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 or Black and White - Landscape
127 Colour or Black and White - Architecture
128 Colour or Black and White - Travel  
129 Colour - Humorous
130 Colour or Black and White – Any Subject
131 Colour - Flower(s)
132 Colour – A Sunset or Sunrise  

AGED 16 AND UNDER

133 Colour or Black and White  - The Best Photograph(s) I have ever taken - Aged 7 and under 
134 Colour or Black and White  - The Best Photograph(s) I have ever taken - Aged 8-11 
135 Colour or Black and White  - The Best Photograph(s) I have ever taken - Aged 12-16 

 

SPECIAL CLASS

  • Prizes of:  1st - £6, 2nd - £3, 3rd - £1

136

Original Poem: ‘Our Village Show’
12-16 lines. Handwritten (and illustrated, if desired) by the exhibitor, on A4 sheet.
Kindly sponsored by Ken and Betty Sydney

 

TICKENHAM SCHOOL MYSTERY SEED CHALLENGE

  • Prizes of: 1st - £3, 2nd - £2, 3rd - £1
136 Closed class for Tickenham School children only, kindly sponsored by Peter Trenchard.
The children have all been issued with a packet of mystery seeds with instructions.

 

ART

  • A cup and £5 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in classes 141 - 146 inc, 2nd - £3,
    3rd - £2
  • An £8 book token will be awarded to the best overall exhibit in classes 138 - 146 inc
  • Articles must be ready for hanging and should not have been exhibited previously in Tickenham Flower Show
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 £5 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in classes 147 - 156 inc, 2nd - £3,
    3rd - £2
  • Articles must not have been exhibited previously in Tickenham Flower Show
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 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

  • A cup will be awarded to the Tickenham School pupil (year 5 and under) with the highest number of points in children’s classes 161 - 180 inc. and class 137
  • The Miss M Dyer cup and £3 will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 161 - 190 inc
  • A cup will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in children’s classes 161 - 190 inc
  • Classes 170, 180 & 190 kindly sponsored by Ann and Paul Loader
  • A £10 Book Token will be awarded to the winners of classes 178 & 186 kindly sponsored by Jo and Alan Drake
157 Four chocolate rice krispy cakes
158 A drawing of My Favourite Animal
159 My decorated handprint
160 A Plasticine or Playdough model on a board

 

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 161 - 170 inc
  • Two tickets kindly donated by Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall, will be awarded to the First Prize winner in Class 161
161 A creature made from vegetables, flowers or fruit
162 ‘Save it for a Rainy Day’ - A collection of garden flowers or foliage to be displayed in a small watering can
163 Decorated Rich Tea biscuit, 2, on a plate
164 A Junk Model
165 An interesting container of mustard or cress
166 Anything you like - you made it, let's see it!
167 Edible face on a paper plate
168 Colour a picture
(Available from The Secretary or Mrs C Eastwood at Tickenham Primary School or telephone 853429 or download from www.tickenhamflowershow.org.uk)
169 Decorated disposable cup
170 Handwriting (maximum A4 to include optional mount). To be judged on neatness and presentation.

The World
Great, wide, beautiful, wonderful World,
With the wonderful water round you curled,
And the wonderful grass upon your breast -
World, you are beautifully dressed.

William Brighty Rands

 

AGE 8 - 11 inclusive

  • A cup and £3 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in classes 171 - 180 inc
171 A mobile for your bedroom
172 Four small sandwiches, any filling, any shape. To be judged on presentation alone
173 A mask – to be made on show day
- Children to arrive on the field by 9.30am. All materials supplied
- Children to be collected at 10.30am
- Entry to be included on entry form
174 A collage made from beach combing discoveries (38cm by 38cm maximum)
175 Four fairy cakes to be judged on presentation and texture
176 Model garden, measuring no more than 38cm by 38cm
177 Five runner beans grown in jam jar with wet blotting paper
178 ‘Land Ahoy!’ - an original poem of between four and twelve lines, to be typed
179 Anything you like - you made it, let's see it!
180 Handwriting (maximum A4 to include optional mount). To be judged on neatness and presentation.

A Baby Sardine
A baby sardine
Saw her first submarine:
She was scared and watched through a peephole.
"Oh come, come, come,"
Said the sardine's mum,
"It's only a tin full of people."

Spike Milligan
  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
181 Anything you like - you made it, let's see it!
182 A customised T-shirt
183 3D artwork – Darwinian theme
184 A healthy eating lunchbox for a 5 year old, in a 1 litre tub. Judged on content and presentation
185 Photo art (maximum size A4)
186 ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’ - an original poem of twelve lines. To be typed
187 Decorated cup cakes, four, to be judged on presentation and texture
188 Make and decorate a photo frame
189 ‘Hedgerow in a Wellie’ - A collection of hedgerow material (excluding flowers) displayed in a wellie
190 Handwriting (maximum A4 to include optional mount). To be judged on neatness and presentation.

The Rhinocerous
The rhino is a homely beast,
For human eyes he's not a feast,
But you and I will never know
Why nature chose to make him so.
Farewell, farewell, you old rhinocerous,
I'll stare at something less preposterous.

Ogden Nash
  Note: Please see Art Classes 139 & 140