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GCAA SHOW ON September 6th, 2009:
We invite you all to come and participate- this is our main fund raising event of the year!

In addition to the SHOWING OF VEGETABLES, FRUIT AND FLOWERS there will be:

a photography competition, teas, books and bric-a-brac, raffles, plant and produce stalls and much much more!

Awards will also be given for best 1/2 plot, best full plot, best newcomers 1/2 plot , best newcomers full plot and best children’s plot. For details please see awards page below.

  • Please remember to return all trophies and shields to Karen Sellars or Trading Shed so they can be made ready for the show
  • We need donations from you all:  cakes for tea, bric-a-brac, books, raffle prizes, tombola prizes, produce and plants on the day, etc....Any donations please leave in trading shed. Thank you!
Show Timetable Rules for Competitors

Show Schedule

Awards and Prizes Entry Forms

 

Show Time Table:
Registration/Entries 8.00 am- 11.30 am
Judging 12.00 noon-ends about 1.30pm
Show Opens 1 pm for teas and stands

Entry into show hut:
NGS tour of plots

after judging finishes- about 1.30
1.30 pm-2.00 (meet at Oak Tree)
Prize giving from 2.30 pm
Raffle 3pm
Produce Auction 3.30-4 pm

 

 

Rules For Competitors:

RULES FOR COMPETITORS:
Regulations for Exhibitors:
1. All exhibits must be bone fide produce of the exhibitor, and grown by him or her, and must have been in their allotment or garden for at least eight weeks prior to the date of the show. Any person exercising any artifice to deceive the judges or otherwise attempting to gain prizes by unfair means shall forfeit all claims to such prizes as may have been awarded by him/her, and the Committee reserve the right to refuse further entries from such exhibitors.
2. All exhibits must be grouped or arranged according to the directions of the show committee, and no exhibits shall have their positions altered or removed from stands after having been once staged. Each exhibit must be accompanied by the card provided for the purpose, bearing Class Number and the Number of the Exhibitor.
3. No competitor shall be allowed to stage more than one exhibit for any one prize.
4. The decision of the Judges is final. The Committee in consultation with the Judges may withhold any prize in any Class at their discretion. Exhibits will be judged accordingly to the Royal Horticultural Society Show Rules. Protests must be made by 4 pm on Show Day with a deposit of £1.00.
5. All entry forms filled in and accompanied by the total entrance fee, must be in the hands of the Committee before 12 noon on Show day.
6. All exhibits must be staged between 8 am and 12 noon on Show Day. Judging to commence 12.00 noon. Exhibitors must leave shed by 11.30 am!!
7. ENTRY FEES: The entry fee is 20 p for every entry
8. POINTS AND PRIZE MONEY. All prizes will be of the following values, unless otherwise stated and the points will be awarded as follows:

First Prize 4 points 50p
Second Prize 3 points 30p
Third Prize 2 points 20p
Very Highly Commended 1 point 10p

9. COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES.
In staging the collection of vegetables, the number of each kind exhibited must be as shown below. The maximum points obtainable are shown in bold.

Beans(Runner) 10 18 Lettuce 2 15
Beans (Dwarf) 10 15 Marrows 2 10
Beet root 3 15 Spring Onions 6 20
Cabbages 2 15 Parsnips 2 20
Carrots 3 20 Peas 12 20
Cauliflower 2 20 Potatoes 5 20
Celery 2 20 Rhubarb sticks 6 12
Cucumber 2 18 Tomatoes 5 18
Leeks 3 20 Turnips 3 15
Tomatoes 3 15 Sweet corn 2 15

10 COLLECTION OF SALAD VEGETABLES-Tomatoes may be included. Quantities as for individual classes. A collection of three salad vegetables in a space not exceeding 1 ft square. .

11. TOP TRAY-Three vegetables selected from Carrots (3), Cauliflower (2), Onions (3), Parsnips(3), Peas(6) Potatoes (3), Runner Beans(6), Tomatoes (6). Internal dimensions of area MUST BE 18” X 24”(45 cm X60 cm). Parsley allowed but no other foliage or accessories. Note Carrots and Parsnips- stalks trimmed to 3 “. Peas and beans- stalks attached. Tomatoes-calyces attached. Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into three sections as follows: 7 points for size, shape and colour, 7 points for condition; 6 points for uniformity. The overall mark will therefore be out of a total of 60. A black cloth is permitted and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing, but no other foliage or accessories, such as plates, sand rings,etc. will be allowed. Onion tips may be tied or whipped using raffia or string. Score card for judges will be supplied.

12. TOP VASE- Vase of mixed flowers containing a total of five to ten stems, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different KINDS of plants, not two varieties of the same plant.
The display will be judged out of 35 points, split into :25 points for the colour, form, condition, quality and freshness of the flowers on display; and 10 marks for overall presentation and effect of the flowers in the vase. The vase will be viewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers should be to the normal rules used for other classes. Stems used in the display must be showing flowers only; no seed heads or berries will be allowed. The vase can be any shape and size and made from any material, but must be in proportion to the display. Nor marks are awarded for the vase itself. No accessories whatsoever such as bows and additional foliage will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stem, and still attached to that stem is allowed. Packing material-including Oasis- to keep the stems in place is allowed. Score card for judges will be supplied.

13. Plates. (Paper acceptable) required to stage exhibits must be provided by the exhibitor

14. All ordinary care will be taken of exhibits but the Association is unable to accept responsibility for loss or damage.

15. Exhibitors desirous of recovering their exhibits will be allowed to do so when the Show Secretary gives permission. Exhibits kindly left by the Exhibitors will be sold by Auction at the close of the show.

16. All Challenge Cups must be returned in a cleaned and polished condition to the Show Secretary at least 21 days before the date of the Show.

17. Best Plots- Entry to the competition is automatic and there is no entry fee. All plots to be judged on the same day, about 2 weeks before the show, but date will not be notified to plot holders in advance of judging.  On any matter arising, the decision of the Show Secretary shall be final. Three members of the comittee will judge the plots according to the criteria set out below-judges will be selected by the committee. Point system for judging will include cultivation and neatness (30 pts), Veg variety (25 pts), Fruit Variety (10 pts), Flowers (10pts), Compost bin (5pts), Quality/Design Overall (20pts)
Neatness will be judged on: absence of weeds and overgrowth, pruning evidence where appropriate, materials and sheds kept in good order, fencing and divisions used where appropriate; paths well cared for
Variety of produce: a mix of fruit, vegetables and flowers apparent
Evidence of successional planting seen
Design: Good planning and thoughtful design evident; Space for water, and composting allowed for in design; Planning with sun’s direction in mind.

BEST KEPT FULL PLOT: Bonner Memorial Trophy - Awarded to member with best kept full plot- Judged by three committee members at least a week before the show.

BEST KEPT 1/2 PLOT: GCAA Trophy awarded to member with best kept 1/2 plot- Judged by three committee members at least one week before the show

BEST NEWCOMERS FULL PLOT: Awarded to NEW allotment holders ( Within one year) for most improved full plot-Judged by three committee members at least one week before the show

BEST NEWCOMERS 1/2 PLOT; Awarded to NEW allotment holders ( Within one year) for most improved 1/2 plot-Judged by three committee members at least one week before the show

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2009 Show Schedule:

CLASS DESCRIPTION
MEMBERS VEGETABLE SECTION
1. BEANS, RUNNER. Six pods of one variety, with stalks.
2. BEANS, FRENCH Six French Beans, one variety with stalks
2A. BEANS, ANY OTHER Six beans, any other variety
3. BEET ROOT. Three of any long variety, with 3” of tied stalk
4. BEET ROOT Three of any globe variety, with 3 “ of tied stalk
5. CABBAGES. Two of one variety, with 4” stem
6. CARROTS Three of one variety, with 3” of tied stalk
7. COURGETTES A pair for table use, with stalk
8. CUCUMBER Two of one variety, with stalk
9. LEEKS Three of one variety. All foliage to be shown, roots may be trimmed.
10. LETTUCE Two of one variety
11. MARROWS A pair for table use
12. ONIONS Five dressed, under 8 oz.
13. ONIONS Five dressed, over 8 oz.
14. PARSNIPS Three of one variety.
15. POTATOES Three of one variety
16. SHALLOTS Twelve large, (culinary)(1 “ or over in dia.)
17. SHALLOTS Twelve for pickling ( not to exceed 1 “ in dia.)
18. SWEET CORN Two cobs, one variety
19. TOMATOES Outdoor,Plate of five, one variety, with stalks
20. TOMATOES Greenhouse, plate of five, one variety with stalks
21. TOMATOES Outdoor Plate of five, one variety, with stalks, small fruited variety
22. TOMATOES Outdoor,Truss,to be judged on quality, weight and colour
23. TOMATOES Greenhouse Truss, to be judged on quality, weight and colour
24. SQUASH/PUMPKIN Pair of any variety, named
25. AUBERGINES Pair of one variety, named
26. PEPPER Pair of one variety, named
27. CAULIFLOWER Pair of one variety, named
28. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE--Not listed above, one variety named- Root
29. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE--Not listed above, one variety named- Leaf
30. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE--Not listed above, one variety named- Stalk or Stem
31. A COLLECTION OF ANY SIX VEGETABLES One of each, in a space not larger than 1 ‘ square
32. A VASE OF MIXED CULINARY HERBS
33. A VASE OF CULINARY HERBS - One variety
34. COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES
A collection of five different kinds. Only one of the brassica family allowed. Max space 1’ 6” (45 cms square) Quantities as for individual classes Please refer to Rules.
1st Prize: The Members Jubilee Challenge Cup
35. COLLECTION OF SALAD VEGETABLES
Tomatoes may be included. Quantities as for individual classes. A collection of three salad vegetables in a space not exceeding 1 ft square. Please refer to RULES.
36. TOP TRAY- SEE RULES POSTED IN TRADING SHED
Three vegetables selected from Carrots (3), Cauliflower (2), Onions (3), Parsnips(3), Peas(6) Potatoes (3), Runner Beans(6), Tomatoes (6). Internal dimensions of area MUST BE 18” X 24”. Parsley allowed but no other foliage or accessories. Note Carrots and Parsnips-
stalks trimmed to 3 “. Peas and beans- stalks attached. Tomatoes-calyces attached.

NOVICE SECTION.( For members showing for the first time)
37. A COLLECTION OF THREE KINDS OF VEGETABLES Tomatoes may be included. Quantity as for individual classes below.
38. RUNNER BEANS. Three pods of one variety, with stalks
39. BEET ROOT Three on one variety, with 3 “ of tied stalk
40. ONIONS Three dressed, grown from sets.
41. POTATOES Three of one variety
42. COURGETTES A pair for table use with stalks
43. CARROTS Three of any one variety with 3 " of tied stalk
44. TOMATOES Plate of 3, one variety with calyces attached, outdoor
45. TOMATOES Plate of 3, one variety with calyces attached, indoor
46. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE grown by novice not included above

FLOWER SECTION
47. ANNUALS One vase of one kind
48. ASTERS Vase of five blooms of one variety
49. MIXED FLOWERS Vase to be viewed all round
50. DAHLIAS- Cactus or Semi-cactus Vase of five blooms,any variety or varieties
51. DAHLIAS- DECORATIVE Vase of five blooms, any variety or varieties
52. DAHLIAS- Vase of one bloom, Giant (Over 10 “) any variety.
53. DAHLIAS Vase of mixed varieties to be viewed all round
54. PERENNIALS Vase of one variety, excluding those previously listed
55. FLOATING FLOWERS-LEAVES ALLOWED
56. TOP VASE SEE RULES for ‘TOP VASE’
57. ANY OTHER EXHIBIT OF WHICH THERE IS NO SEPARATE CLASS -in one vase

FRUIT SECTION
58. APPLES Culinary. Three of one variety, with stalks
59. APPLES Dessert. Three of one variety, with stalks
60. BLACKBERRIES Twelve with stalks
61. PEARS Three of one variety, with stalks
62. PLUMS Five of one variety, with stalks
63. Any OTHER FRUIT One variety, named, with stalks.
64. DISH OF MIXED FRUIT Not more than 12 “ in diameter

NOVELTY SECTION
65. FREAK OR UNUSUAL Vegetable, fruit or flower
66. RHUBARB Longest stick, without leaves. To be measured in a
straight line
67. BEAN,RUNNER Longest runner bean, with stalk
68. CARROT Longest carrot
69. MARROW To be judged by weight
70. ONION Dressed, to be judged by weight
71. PUMPKIN To be judged by weight
72. TOMATOES One truss of outdoor grown, to be shown as grown and judged by weight
73. PARSNIP Longest

DOMESTIC SECTION
74. POT OF JAM any sort (Labelled)
75. POT OF JELLY any sort (Labelled)
76. POT OF MARMALADE (Labelled)
77. POT OF CHUTNEY (Labelled)
78. DECORATED CAKE- decorated with an allotment theme- to be judged on quality of decoration; only one layer
79. ANY OTHER EXHIBIT appropriate to the Domestic Section
80. LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE- made entirely by MALE member- recipe supplied in trading shed- to be judged on taste.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S SECTION ( FOR UNDER 16’s)
C1. SEED PICTURE Created by child from dried seeds, grains, legumes not larger than an A4 (8.5” by 11” ) card.

C2. ARRANGEMENT of mixed autumn flowers and/or foliage and/or berries.

C3. COOKERY ITEM a plate of cookies, biscuits or small cakes, baked by child

C4. VEGETABLE NOVELTY ITEM based on vegetable or fruit made exclusively by the child

C5. MINIATURE GARDEN in container not exceeding 17 X 12 X 3 inches (4-5 cm X 300 cm X 75 cm approx)

C6. ANY VEGETABLE OR FRUIT Grown exclusively by the child on the allotment

C7. ANY FLOWER Grown exclusively by the child on the allotment

C8. CHILDREN’S PLOT Area on parent’s plot at least 1 m square which a child/or children under 12 has grown any type of veg or fruit or flowers or a combination of these three. To be judged one week prior to show by committee. Names of entrants to this category should be submitted by July 31st.

 

CHILDREN’S PLOTS WILL BE JUDGED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

1) CULTIVATION AND NEATNESS - (6 pts)
2) VEGETABLES : QUALITY AND VARIETY (3pts)
3) FRUIT QUALITY AND VARIETY (3pts)
4) FLOWERS QUALITY AND VARIETY (3 pts)

~Total Possible pts: 15
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Awards and Prizes

                                           CHALLENGE CUPS AND AWARDS
The cups and medals will be awarded at the prize giving ceremony on Sunday afternoon approximately     2.30pm

PLEASE RETURN ALL TROPHIES FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE SHOW

THE BONNER MEMORIAL CUP
To the member with the best kept full plot- Judged by three committee members
GCAA BEST KEPT 1/2 PLOT To the member with the best kept 1/2 plot- Judged by three committee members
THE ASSOCIATION CUP
New gardener with the most improved full plot
GCAA BEST NEWCOMERS 1/2 PLOT
New gardener with the most improved 1/2 plot
THE GARDEN NEWS CHALLENGE SHIELD
For the most points in the vegetable classes
THE EVANS SHIELD
For the best exhibit in the vegetable section classes 1-30
THE JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP
To the winner of Class 34, a collection of vegetables
THE SECRETARY’S CUP
For the best exhibit in the Horticultural Classes in the Show
THE GORDON WRIGHT CHALLENGE CUP
Highest number of points in the novice section
THE MR. AND MRS. D. ROBERTS MEMORIAL CUP
THE BLACK MEMORIAL CUP
For the most outstanding exhibit in the Dahlia Classes 51-53
THE SENTINEL TROPHY
For most points in the fruit section
THE PALMER MEMORIAL TROPHY:
The highest number of points in the Flower Classes
THE JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP (OPEN CLASSES)
For the highest number of points in the domestic section
MINIATURE GARDEN AWARD:
Best exhibit in the Children’s Class C5 Miniature Garden. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place get medals.
CHILDREN’S AWARD
For the most points in children’s classes. 2nd, 3rd place get rosettes
CHILDREN’S PLOT TROPHY: For best children’s plot.
BANKSIAN MEDAL
Presented by the Royal Horticultural Society to the exhibitor gaining the most prize money in the Horticultural Classes at the Show. Competitors who won this medal in the two previous years are ineligible
THE GARDEN NEWS TOP TRAY AWARD
Awarded by the Garden News for a display of three vegetables selected from a list of eight. The first three places receive a medal plus a Trading Shed Gift Voucher (SEE RULES)
THE GARDEN NEWS TOP VASE-
Awarded by the Garden News for a vase of mixed flowering stems containing a total of between 5 and 10 stems, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different KINDS of plants: two varieties of the same plant are NOT two kinds. The first three places receive a medal plus a Trading Shed Voucher (SEE RULES)
POTATO SHIELD Awarded to exhibitor with highest combined weight of potatoes from three given tubers.
THE BILL LEWIN MEMORIAL CUP- Awarded to the winner of Class 69, Heaviest Marrow

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Entry FORM

GOLF COURSE ALLOTMENTS AND GARDEN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SHOW ENTRY FORM Entry price per exhibit: 40 p CLASSES-Your copy

NAME______________________
PHONE NO:______________PLOT NO______ AGE_________(if under 16)
E-mail:_____________________________

Vegetable            1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15  16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

                            29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Novice                 37 38  39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

Flowers               47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

Fruit                    58 59 60 61 62 63 64

Novelty              65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73

Domestic            74 75 76 77 78 79 80

Children             C1 C 2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

Photo Competition no of photos entered_________

40 p per class entered  No of classes entered___________  Total owed__________

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GOLF COURSE ALLOTMENTS AND GARDEN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SHOW ENTRY FORM Entry price per exhibit: 40 p CLASSES- Registration desk copy
NAME______________________
PHONE NO:______________PLOT NO______ AGE_________(if under 16)
E-mail:_____________________________

Vegetable            1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15  16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

                            29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Novice                 37 38  39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

Flowers               47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

Fruit                    58 59 60 61 62 63 64

Novelty              65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73

Domestic            74 75 76 77 78 79 80

Children             C1 C 2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

Photo Competition no of photos entered_________

40 p per class entered  No of classes entered___________  Total owed__________

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