Far Forest Countryside Show Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th August 2017

Callow Hill Showground, Far Forest, DY14 9DA

Alice in Wonderland – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Schedule 2017

Horticultural Show

Categories and Cups 2017

Points will be awarded as follows: 1st -4 points, 2nd-3 points, 3rd-2 points, each entry-1 point Alderman Frost Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Veg & Fruit section. W.A. Pound Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Flower section. G. Clancy Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Cookery section. H. Hickton Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Home Craft section. Far Forest Society Rose Bowl Awarded for the highest number of point gained in the Floral Art section. Bob Parkin Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Photography section. B. Lawley Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained by a child under 13 years in the Children’s section. Bill White Nurseries Trophy Awarded for the highest number of points gained by a young person across all sections (Aged 13 to 18). The Far Forest Society Salver Awarded for the highest number of points gained by a member of the Far Forest Society. The Age Concern Award Awarded for the highest number of points gained by a senior citizen (60 years plus) in the Cookery & Home Craft Section. W.I. Shield Awarded to the winning entry in the WI Special 2017 Section. The John Simmonds Memorial Cup Awarded for the highest number of points gained by an adult or child in the art and crafts sections (Home Crafts, Floral Art, Photography & Children’s Arts & Crafts). H.C. Styles Cup Awarded to the overall winner of Horticulture (Fruit, Veg & Flower sections). To be chosen by the Fruit, Veg & Flower judges. Church Warden Cup Awarded for ‘Best in Show’ to be chosen by the Horticultural Show Secretary and Show Manager.

Far Forest Countryside Show 2017 Horticultural Show

Dear Exhibitors, Enclosed you will find the schedule for the Horticultural Show at the 2017 Far Forest Countryside Show. Following the successful theming of the show in 2016 we are this year using Lewis Carrolls “Alice In Wonderland” and the “Mad Hatters Tea Party” for a special item in each category and for the Home and Garden Theatre theme. We have some new classes in the schedule along with some old favourites. We also have an exciting programme for the Home and Garden Theatre, sponsored by Wyre Hire at Bill White Nurseries, in the Horticulture Marquee. The show is a great opportunity to show off your gardening and homecraft skills and pick up gardening, local craft and cookery tips on both days. We are retaining our policy of Free Entry of Exhibits so there’s no excuse for not entering. You can also enter online www.WyreHire.co.uk/FarForestShow and we have a new trophy to award for the maximum points gained by a 13 to 18 year old. We look forward to seeing you at the show and wish you luck with your entries.

Calne Edginton-White &Benjamin Edginton-White (Joint Horticulture Show Secretary)

c/o Bill White Nurseries, Lem Hill, Cleobury Road, Far Forest. Wyre Hire at Bill White Nurseries Sponsors of the Horticulture Theatre

Show rules and conditions

1. All entry forms should be submitted by Friday 4th August 2017. 2. Delivery and Staging of exhibits between 6 and 9pm on Friday 11th August

2017. No late entries will be accepted. 3. Winners Presentations will take place at 4.00pm on Sunday 13th August.

Entries should not be removed before 4.30pm on Sunday 13th August 2017. 4. Judging will commence at 8am before the show opens on Saturday 12th August

2017 (Approx 3 hrs.). 5. No exhibitors or public are allowed in the marquee while judging is in progress. 6. One entry only in each class per exhibitor. 7. Prizes will be awarded by the judges, whose decision will be final the names of

the exhibitors will not be on show during judging. 8. Any complaint must be made in writing, as a formal protest to the show

secretary. The letter must also include a £5 administration fee and should be submitted on the first show day before 3pm. The fee will be returned if the committee should rule in favour of the protest. The committee’s word is final.

9. Exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor & be grown or produced by them. A committee representative may inspect the crops at any time.

10. The committee may retain for investigation any exhibit over which there may be a dispute.

11. All exhibits must be free from disease. 12. Vegetables may be washed but not trimmed in such a manner as to conceal their

age or identity. 13. Each exhibit will be marked with the entrant’s number only. 14. The committee reserves the right to cancel any class owing to insufficient entries

or to make any alteration. 15. The committee will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibit

or item of personal property. 16. No exhibitor may act as a steward to the judges in the class or classes they have

entered. 17. The Society will only be responsible for the tables, vases will not be supplied. 18. In the Floral Art class, flowers and foliage need not be grown by the exhibitor. 19. The judges whose decision in all cases shall be final and subject to no appeal at

law shall decide anything not included in the rules. 20. The committee and judges reserve the right of interpreting any imperfectly

worded rule or condition. 21. The marquee will have overnight security prior to the event. 22. No commercial advertising is allowed on any exhibit. Any queries please contact Calne Edginton-White, Wyre Hire (Tel: 01299 400726 or Email: horticulturalshow@wyrehire.co.uk)

FAR FOREST SOCIETY Charity No. 205210

Vegetables & Fruit Section - Alderman Frost Cup

1. A collection of four distinct vegetables (not to exceed

3’ wide x 2’6” deep) 2. Five potatoes on a plate 3. Five runner beans 4. Three carrots 5. Five onions 6. Five pods of peas 7. Three beetroots 8. Six tomatoes on a plate 9. Any combination of 3 fruits (strawberries,

blackcurrants, raspberries, plums etc) 10. ‘Something different’ - fruit or vegetable of your

choice (none of the above) 11. An animal created from fruit and/or vegetables 12. An unusual or funny shaped vegetable

Flower Section - W. A. Pound Cup

13. Three blooms of one variety 14. One Hydrangea bloom 15. One Hybrid Tea Rose 16. Three Dahlia blooms 17. One vase Sweet Peas 18. One Fuchsia plant (max 8” diameter pot) 19. One flowering pot plant (max 8” diameter pot) 20. One foliage pot plant (max 8” diameter pot) 21. A recycled item planted with alpines 22. A planted teacup or teapot for the Mad Hatter’s Tea

Party

Cookery Section - G. Clancy Cup

23. A jar of jam 24. A jar of marmalade 25. A jar of chutney 26. Six free range eggs 27. Six fruit scones 28. Fruit pie on a plate (pastry top & bottom) 29. Victoria Sandwich (7”, jam, no cream) 30. Plate of 6 biscuits 31. Bread of your choice in a basket 32. Four ‘Queen of Hearts’ jam tarts

Home Craft Section - H. Hickton Cup

33. An item of hand-knitting, crochet or lace 34. An item of needlecraft 35. An item of tapestry, cross stitch or embroidery 36. A detailed close-up drawing (pencil, charcoal or pastel) 37. A life painting (watercolour, acrylic or oil) 38. An item of woodwork/wood turning 39. An item of pottery/ceramics 40. An animal caricature in any medium 41. An item of jewellery 42. A handmade Alice in Wonderland themed item

Floral Art Section - Far Forest Society Rose Bowl

(No artificial flowers or foliage – accessories allowed)

43. A pair of complimentary buttonholes (male & female) 44. A trug basket 45. Driftwood table piece 46. Our Wyre Forest arrangement – all foliage,

accessories allowed 47. Alice in Wonderland themed arrangement (small)

Photography Section - Bob Parkin Cup (Maximum size 8”x 10” with or without mount, no frames)

48. Garden birds 49. A local event (concerts, parties, festivals, etc) 50. A local street scene 51. Garden flowers 52. Reflections 53. Humorous/curious with caption 54. A mystical woodland (Alice in Wonderland theme)

Children’s Section - B. Lawley Cup (Under 13)

55. A planted pot no more than three plants (2 litres) 56. An item of needlecraft (knitting, crochet, sewing, etc) 57. A painting (Maximum size: A4) 58. An animal drawing (Maximum size: A4) 59. A wildlife photograph (Maximum size: 8” x 10”) 60. A planted recycled item

WI Special Category (One entry per WI) – WI Shield

61. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, must have needle craft, cookery, sugar craft and floral (24” x 24” base)

Home and Garden Theatre

(in the Horticulture Marquee) A full programme of craft and gardening talks and

demonstrations will be held in the Horticulture Show Theatre on Saturday and Sunday

• Gardeners Question Time

• Food from the Garden to the table • Nature Photography and the Wyre Forest

• Gardening for Wildlife (Butterflies) • Demonstrations from locally based craft experts

• Floristry demonstration • Wyre Community Land Trust -Wyre Forest

conservation and economic forestry • Ruskin in Wyre Project- “Enhancing John

Ruskin’s Legacy in the Wyre Forest.”

Don’t miss our Gardeners Question Time

Get Your FREE Theatre Programme on Entry to the Showground

Entry Form *maximum ONE entry per class

Name & Address: …………………………………………………………………………………

….....………………………………………….....................……………....... Tel No:.………….……………..………… Age(18 or under)………………

Are you a member of the Far Forest Society? Yes/No Over 60 years of age? (For the Age Concern Trophy) Yes/No

Section Class Description

Please return to Bill White Nurseries, Lem Hill, Far Forest, DY14 9EB

Or enter online at www.WyreHire.co.uk/FarForestShow

Entry Form – continuation page Section Class Description

Proud Sponsors of Far Forest Horticultural Show

Far Forest Countryside Show

Proud Sponsors of Far Forest Countryside Show Home and Garden Theatre

Wyre Hire Inspired Hire for Your Special Event

We offer hire of Plants, Trees, Furniture, Lighting and other

Decorations for Weddings, Parties and Corporate Events For more details visit the Home and Garden Theatre in the

Horticulture Marquee

www.WyreHire.co.uk (01299) 400726

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Join our Free gardening Club for regular talks and workshops and 5% discount off all purchases

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