WHETSTONE STRAY
ALLOTTEES ASSOCIATION
71st Annual Show
Sunday 04September 2016
The show will be held at the trading hut and is open to visitors from 3pm to 5:30pm
TEA – COFFEE – CAKES – RAFFLE – CHILDRENS ACTIVITES
Awards and prize giving 5pm
Staging of exhibits Sunday9am to 12 noon
SHOW RULES
- All classes are open to plotholders of the Whetstone Stray Allottees Association only, except for the Children class which is only open to persons up to the age of 15, who are relatives of members.
- The Novice Class is only open to plotholders who have had their plot for less than three years.
- Only one entry per person per class is permitted.
- All exhibits in the Vegetable Classes (1A–34) in the Flower Class (44-50) in the Flower Arrangement Class (55-57) and in the Fruit Class (79-85), must have been grown by the exhibitor on their plot at Whetstone Stray Allotments.
- Vegetables in a class must all be from the same one variety. Exhibitors may state the variety of their vegetables if they wish.
- Exhibits have to be staged on the day from 9am to 12noon and should not be removed before 5:30pm. Any exhibits remaining after the end of the show will be disposed of at the discretion of the show stewards.
- Judgment will be undertaken by an Independent Judge, according to the rules of the RHS, whose decision is final.
- All trophies will be held by the winners for the duration of one year only.
- Exhibitors will be issued with plates, vases and trays for display unless otherwise advised.
- No additional late entries on the show day will be accepted.
Entry deadline for all entries 8pm Thursday 01 September 2016
Entries: hand in form at the trading hut, Sundays 10-12
by post : Dianne Murphy, 12 South Mount, Whetstone N20 0PJ
By email:
All exhibits are to be staged from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon on Sunday
NOVICE CLASSES 1A – 1K
Only open to members who have held a plot for less than 3 years
1A. Collection of THREE DISTINCT SALAD VEGETABLES (Quantities and types as in class 3)
1 B. Four Potatoes of ONE variety (exhibits to be washed)
1 C. Four Onions
1 D. Six Runner Beans
1 E. Three Beetroots
1 F. Four Carrots
1 G.Four Tomatoes
1 H. Two Lettuces or Chards
1 I. Two sticks of Rhubarb
1 J. Three Plums
1 K. Two Apples (cooking or desert)
VEGETABLE COLLECTION CLASSES
2. Collection of FOUR DISTINCT VEGETABLES from classes 4 to 28:
Quantities and type of vegetables are to be as in classes 4 to 27 or alternatively: Six Broad beans; Twelve Brussels sprouts; Two Parsnips; Two Celery heads; Three sticks of Rhubarb.
3. Collection of FOUR DISTINCT SALAD VEGETABLES
Quantities: Three Beetroots; Two Cucumbers; Two Lettuces; Six Radishes ; Six Salad onions; Four
Tomatoes; Three Capsicums.
VEGETABLE CLASSES 4 - 28
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4.Two Round or Conical Cabbages with 3" stalk
5. Three Beetroots
6. Three Turnips
7. Two Cucumbers
8. Four Carrots
9. Six Onions (dressed)
10. Six bulbs of Garlic
11. Ten Shallots
12. Three Leeks
13. Nine Runner Beans
14. Nine French Beans (dwarf or climbing)
15. Two Kales
16. Nine Pods of Peas
17. Six Potatoes of ONE variety (exhibits to be washed)
18. Four Tomatoes
19. Ten Cherry Tomatoes
20. Two Cauliflowers or Two Broccoli with 3" stalk
21. Two Marrows
22. Three Courgettes
23. Three Sweetcorns
24. Three Capsicums
25. Two Squashes, Gourds or Pumpkins
26. Three Turnips
27. Variety of Vegetables not in classes 4 to 26,
Choose one variety from the list ONLY, no other variety permitted
Six Broad beans; Six Sweet Potato;12 Brussels sprouts; Two Swedes; Two Parsnips; Two Celery heads; Two Fennels; Two Celeriacs
28. Variety of Vegetables not in classes 4 to 26,
Choose one variety from the list ONLY, no other variety permitted:
Three Rhubarb sticks; Three Globe artichokes; Two Lettuces; Three Aubergines; Nine pods of Mangetouts; Two Chards/ Spinach or Leaf Beets.
NOVELTY VEGETABLE CLASSES 29 - 34
29. Longest Runner Bean
30. Heaviest Potato
31. Heaviest Onion
32. Heaviest Marrow
33. Longest Cucumber
34. Largest Tomato
CHILDREN'S CLASSES up to 15yrs 35 - 43
The exhibits must be the child's own work
35. Children's miniature garden or allotment.(Maximum size 9”x 15” (Seed tray size) small models may be used within the display)
36. Painting of a flower or vegetable - Age up to 5 years (Maximum size A4)
37. Painting of a flower or vegetable - Age 6 to 10 years(Maximum size A4)
38. Painting or drawing of any or all of: plant(s), flower(s) and / or vegetable(s). Age 11-15 years. (Maximum size A4)
39. Collage of leaves, seeds, or natural plant materials. Age 7 to 12 years (Maximum size A4)
40. 2 Decorated Fairy Cakes Age up to 7 years
41. 2 Decorated Fairy Cakes Age 8 to 15 years
42. A vase of as many different wild flowers and grasses as you can find
43. Funniest vegetable
FLOWER CLASSES 44- 50
All exhibits are to be displayed only in vases supplied by the Association
44. Vase of 1 specimen Rose
45. Vase of Chrysanthemums. 3 blooms, any variety
46. Vase of Dahlias. 3 Ball or 3 Decoratives any size, any variety
47. Vase of Dahlias. 3 Cactus or Semi Cactus any size, any variety
48. Vase of Gladioli. 2 spikes, any variety.
49. Vase of Roses. 3 stems maximum, any variety
50. Vase of Sunflowers 3 stems any size, any variety
POT PLANT CLASSES 51- 54
51. Flowering plant in pot
52. Foliage plant in pot
53. Cactus or Succulent in pot
54. Herb in pot
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASSES 55- 57
Natural plant material to be used that has been grown by the exhibitor
55. "TREASURES IN MINIATURE"A miniature arrangement of flowers and foliage. Any container. Maximum size 4" overall.
56. "FAVOURITE THINGS" An arrangement of flowers and foliage in or around your favourite ornament. Maximum size 10" overall.
57.“ALLOTMENT DELIGHTS’ An arrangement of any or all flowers, fruit, berries, grasses and foliage grown on exhibitors plot or growing wild in communal areas of the allotment site.
Maximum table space 12”x12”.
Creative Class 58- 60
58. Drawing or painting of any one or combination of flowers, grasses, fruit and / or vegetables.
Maximum size A4.
59. Photograph: “ON THE ALLOTMENT”. Maximum size A5 (6”x8”).
60. Display of dried fruit and / or vegetables (slices, pieces or whole) of either a single variety or multiple varieties. Maximum size 8” round or 6”x6”.
Domestic Class 61 – 78
Exhibits 61-69 must be shown with CLEAR covers only
61. One jar of jam from soft fruits (Redcurrant, Blackcurrant, Tayberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Gooseberry..
62. One jar of jam from stone fruits
63. One jar of jam from any other OR mixed fruits; including Marmalade
64. One jar of jelly from soft fruits (fruits as in class 61)
65. One jar of jelly from any other OR mixed fruits; including Marmalade
66. One jar of jelly from Herbs
67. One jar of bottled fruit
68. One jar of pickle; in vinegar
69. One jar of chutney
70 – 72
Exhibits must be made from original ingredients, cake mixes, ready prepared pastry (e.g. frozen), etc. MUST NOT be used. The recipes quoted at the back of the guide MUST be used for entries in classes 70 & 71
70.Victoria sponge, please follow recipe at the back
71. Fruit cake, please follow recipe at the back
72. Fruit tart. Tart to be covered but not decorated, diameter of plate or foil case 7" to 8".
Use 8ozs. shortcrust pastry
73. Five plain scones
74.Set of two quiches or vegetable tarts max size 6“ diameter (round)
75.Set of six cookies / biscuits
76. Bottle of home made wine
77. Bottle of home made beer
78. Bottle of fruit flavoured spirit
FRUIT CLASSES 79 – 85
79. Dish of three Dessert Apples
80. Dish of three Cooking Apples
81. Dish of three Pears
82. Dish of six Plums with stalks
83. Dish of 12 Blackberries with stalks
84. Dish of 12 Raspberries with stalks
85. Dish of six of one of the following: Apricots, Greengages or Peaches
Presentation tips
- Read the programme carefully! If it says four carrots and you display three or five, your entry won’t be judged. If it says “use the recipe provided” and you don’t do so, you won’t be judged.
- Make sure the entries are clean, fresh, healthy and in good condition.
- Make sure that your items are of a uniform size, shape and colour.
- Tomatoes should have the calyx(green pointy leaves on top) on.
- Beans, peas, mangetouts should be picked with a length of stem on.
- Sweetcorn should be left wrapped with one section pulled down to reveal the kernels.
- Onions and shallots should have their necks tied with raffia and surplus foliage trimmed half an inch above the tie.
- Root vegetables should be gently washed for display. Carrots and parsnips should have their foliage trimmed to around 3” in length. Fine hair roots should be nipped off.
- Rhubarb should be pulled not cut.
Recipes for Victoria Sponge and Fruit Cake
- Victoria sponge
Ingredients: 4 ozs. soft margarine, 3 large eggs,6ozs. caster sugar, 6ozs. self raising flour.
Oven temperature Gas mark 5; Electric 375 F/190 C.
Method: Grease & line two 8" victoria sandwich tins. Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat eggs thoroughly and add a little at a time. (If mixture curdles, add a tablespoon of flour with the egg.) Fold in the flour. Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins. Bake in centre of oven for 25 to 30 minutes until mixture springs back when lightly pressed and is golden brown.
- Fruit cake
Ingredients: 5ozs margarine, 5ozs caster sugar, 2 eggs size std,
1/4 pint of milk less 2 tablespoons,8ozs self raising flour, 10 ozs mixed dried fruits,2 ozs glacecherries, 1 level teaspoon mixed spice. Oven temperature Gas mark 2; Electric 300 F/150 C.
Method: Clean and prepare the fruit, grease and line a 7" cake tin. Cream margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time adding a little of the sieved flour with the second egg. Fold in the remaining flour and the mixed spice. Stir in the prepared fruit, half at a time, then add the milk and mix gently but thoroughly. When well mixed place in tin and bake in the middle of the oven for between 1 to 2 hours. Test before removing from oven. After removing from oven leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out, remove paper and place on a wire rack to finish cooling.
Awards and Trophies
EVEREST TROPHY highest points all combined Classes (classes 2-28, 44-85)
THE NOVICES CUP highest points Novice Classes (classes 1A- 1K)
WHETSTONE STRAY TROPHY highest points Vegetable Class (classes 2-28)
ASHBY TROPHYhighest points Domestic Class (classes 61-78)
BERT KENNEDY MEMORIAL CUP highest points in Flower and pot plant (classes 44-54)
ALFRED OWEN TROPHY highest points in Flower Arrangement (classes 55-57)
WILLMOTT TROPHY highest points in Fruit Class (classes 79-85)
JACQUIE JONES MEMORIAL CUP highest points Children Class under 7yr
DEAN SHIELD highest points Children Class over 7yr
SUNFLOWER TROPHY highest points Novelty Class (classes 29-34)
JOHN WEBB MEMORIAL TROPHYBest Kept Plot
BEST NEW PLOT Applicable to members, who have had their plot for less than 3 years
(Certificate of Merit)
BEST IN SHOWconsidered by the judge to be the overall best exhibit
(Certificate of Merit)
All plots on the site have been viewed by a judge at the end of July, Points were awarded for:
-superior work and cleanliness on the plot as a whole
-quality of individual vegetables and variety
-quality of any fruit and flowers
-stored humus or compost heap
- use of space
ALL certificates are awarded at the Judge’s discretion
Entry Form Whetstone Stray 71st Annual Show Sunday 04 September 2016
Please write clearly in capital letters
Name …………………………………………………………………….. Plot Number…….………………..
Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Age if entering Children Class: ………………… Telephone: ………………………….……………….
Please CLEARLY enter the numberof the classes that you wish to exhibit in the space below
Entry deadline for all entries 8pm Thursday 01 September
Complete one form per person, hand in form at the trading hut, Sundays 10-12
or post to : Dianne Murphy, 12 South Mount, Whetstone N20 0PJ
or by email:
No additional late entries on the show day will be accepted
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Entry Form Whetstone Stray 71st Annual Show Sunday 04 September 2016
Please write clearly in capital letters
Name:…………………………………….……………………………….. Plot Number……………………..
Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Age if entering Children Class: ………………… Telephone: ……………………………….………….
Please CLEARLY enter the numberof the classes that you wish to exhibit in the space below
Entry deadline for all entries 8pm Thursday 01September
Complete one form per person, hand in form at the trading hut, Sundays 10-12
or post to : Dianne Murphy, 12 South Mount, Whetstone, N20 0PJ
or by email:
No additional late entries on the show day will be accepted