2026 Events

Below is a list of 2026 events that will be added to as and when new events are confirmed.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a disabled access ramp leading into the hall, disabled toilets and limited disabled parking in front of the hall.

2026 - all meetings start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. Meetings are FREE to members and £3 to visitors.

2026 Bookings

Below is a list of our speakers and events for 2026

12th June – Richard McKenna -Provender Nurseries – Commercial growing of plants

10thJuly – Sue Marshall – Growing for Chelsea

14th August – Allen – Woodland Trust

4th/5th September – Autumn show

9th October – Josh Fenton – His life, background, show gardens and what’s next

13th November – Helmsley Conservation Centre – An Animal Life

5th December – Christmas social

Autumn Show Schedule

INFORMATION FOR ENTRANTS AND VISITORS

Members of the club committee will be in the Foyer for receipt of entry forms, on the Friday evening before the show, between 7.00 and 8.30pm.

(Late entries accepted up to 11am on Show Day)

Set up : 09.00 – 11.45am on Show Day.

Judging to commence at 12.00 noon Saturday.

The show will open to the public, members and exhibitors from 2.30pm.

Prize giving and produce sale will commence at

4.00pm, followed immediately by the raffle.

Light refreshments will be available during the afternoon.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chairman: Mrs Sandra Edmonds, 168 Brompton Farm Road, Strood

07738 416183 sedmo1@blueyonder.co.uk

Treasurer: Mrs Leigh Hoban, 129 Lower Higham Rd

Gardening Expert: Mr Melvyn Foster, 8 Pirrip Close

Committee members:

Mrs Helen Ansell, La Casa Blanca, Old Coach Road, Wrotham

Mr Dave Bennett, 195 Lower Higham Road, Chalk

Ms Julie Merritt, 267 Rochester Road, Chalk

Mrs Linda Rush, 2 Albion Road, Gravesend

Mr James Stevens, 120 Astra Drive, Gravesend

AUTUMN SHOW AWARDS

T.H. Brown Cup most points in Classes 1 – 21a

The G. Rose Trophy most points in Classes 22 – 30

The D. Waghorne Fuller Cup most points in Classes 31 – 36

The Mrs Grimshaw Cup most points in Classes 37 – 50

The RedsellCup most points in Classes 51 – 57

The Verity RowbottomTrophy – most points in Classes 61 – 72b

The Elsie Philips Challenge Shield – most points in Classes 73 – 81a

The Chairman’s Trophy best exhibit in Classes 1 – 57

The Hilda Moat Tray best exhibit in Classes 73 – 81a

The Shirley Cup most points in Junior Classes 80 – 84

The Ted Jackson Memorial Vase – best in show over all classes

Centenary Cup – Exhibit chosen by a supportive local business

The Container Shield – members only – best hanging basket (Judged in the summer)

RULES

All sections and Classes are open to Club Members and residents of Chalk.
Entry forms and entry fees can be handed to the Secretary or any Committee Member by the Thursday before the Show; otherwise between 7.00 and 8.30 pm on the Friday prior to the show in the Parish Hall (Holloway Hall).

Late entries will be accepted up to 11.00am on Show Day.

Exhibitors may only have ONE entry in each Class.
1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place prizes will be awarded at the Judge’s discretion.
Only exhibitors own produce is to be shown except where stated in the schedule. Exhibitors are requested to name Varieties if known. Flowers are to be staged in the Club vases.
No exhibits to be removed before 4pm.
Exhibits not collected will be sold.
In the event of a tie for highest points, the award will be made at the discretion of the Committee.
The Judge’s decision is final.
Exhibits to be staged between 9.00 and 11.45 am on the day of the Show.

RULES (Continued)

11. Only the appointed stewards are allowed in the hall while judging is taking place.

12. Club Cups and Trophies will only be awarded to club members.

13. No craft entry may be exhibited more than once.

If you have any questions regarding entries to the Show please ask the Chairperson – Sandra Edmonds

Entry Fee: 20p per item entered.

Prizes:

General Class prizes –

1^st– 40p. 2^nd – 25p. 3^rd – 20p

Collection of vegetables prizes –

1^st – £1.00 2^nd – 50p 3^rd – 30p

If you have any questions regarding entries to the

Show please ask the Gardening Expert – Melvyn Foster

T.H. BROWN VEGETABLE CUP: Classes 1 – 21

1. Top Tray: Collection of 4 different kinds of vegetables from Classes 2 – 12, displayed on board 18″ x 24″

(Class 1. Covered boards supplied)

2. 5 Potatoes white

3. 5 Potatoes coloured

(Classes 2 & 3 to be no larger than duck egg size)

4. 5 Runner beans

(Class 4 can be straightened by rolling in a damp tea towel)

5. 3 Beetroot – tops trimmed to 3″

6. 3 Onions – maximum 3″ diameter

7. 3 Onions – minimum 3″ diameter

(Classes 6 & 7 tops to be raffia whipped. Staged in rings/soft collars. Roots trimmed back to basal plate)

8. 6 French beans

9. 3 Carrots – with 2″ stalk

T.H. BROWN VEGETABLE CUP: Classes 1 – 21 (Continued)

10. 2 sweet Peppers / 6 Chilli peppers.

11. 2 courgettes

12. 6 Radishes

12a 1 Squash

13. 1 Table marrow

14. 1 Cucumber

15. 1 Corn – on – the – cob (Kernels to be exposed one side)

16. 1 Lettuce

17. Largest potato

18. Longest runner bean

19. Heaviest onion – not trimmed

20. Heaviest marrow

21. Any vegetable not listed above, no fewer than 2 or more than 6

21a. Any vegetable that adults will find amusing.

( Class 21a will not be included in the T.H. Brown Vegetable Cup points total)

G. ROSE FRUIT TROPHY: Classes 22 – 30

22. 1 Truss Tomatoes – small type, max 11/2″ diameter

23. 1 Truss Tomatoes – large type, min 11/2″ diameter

24. 1 plate of 10 Tomatoes – small type, max 11/2″ diameter

25. 1 plate of 5 Tomatoes – large type, min11/2″ diameter

(Classes 24 & 25 – should have green stalks attached)

26. 6 Plums or Gages

27. 4 Dessert Apples

28. 4 Cooking Apples

29. 4 Pears

30. Any fruit not listed above, no fewer than 2 or more than 6

(Classes 22 – 30. Plates will be provided)

D. WAGHORNE FULLER CUP: Classes 31 – 36

31. 3 Blooms any Chrysanthemum

32. 3 Blooms Chrysanthemum – 3 stems the same

33. 3 Chrysanthemums over 5” diameter

34. 3 Chrysanthemums under 5” diameter

35. 3 Sprays of Chrysanthemum

36. 5 Blooms Any Chrysanthemum

(Classes 31 – 36. Chrysanthemums must be entered into the correct class. If unsure please ask Chairman/Secretary)

MRS GRIMSHAW CUP: Classes 37 – 50

37. 6 stems of Flowers, two or more kinds (not scheduled)

38. 6 stems of Flowers (not scheduled)

39. 1 Pot Plant, Flowering. Pot grown, up to and including 6″ pot

40. 1 Pot Plant, Flowering. Pot grown, 7″ to 15″

41. 1 Pot Plant, Foliage. Pot grown, up to and including 6″ pot

42. 1 Pot Plant, Foliage. Pot grown, 7″ to 15″

43. 1 Gladioli

44. 3 Gladioli

45. 5 Asters

46. 1 Rose – Hybrid Tea – Specimen Bloom

47. 5 Stems of Roses – Hybrid Tea or Floribunda

48. 1 Small bikini vase of mixed herbs

(Classes 37, 38 & 43 to 48, the stem should be as long as possible. Vases will be provided)

49. 1 Cactus or Succulent

50. 1 Large Vase of Mixed Flowers

REDSELL CUP: Classes 51 – 60

51. 5 Blooms, any Dahlia – 1 flower per stem

52. 3 Dahlias the same

53. 3 Dahlias over 6”

54. 3 Dahlias under 6”

55. 1 Dahlia over 6”

56. 1 Dahlia under 6”

57. 5 stems any Dahlias – multiple flowers per stem

(Classes 51 – 57, Dahlias must be entered into the correct class. If unsure please ask the Chairperson. The stems should be as long as possible. Vases will be provided)

VERITY ROWBOTTOM TROPHY: Classes 61 – 72

61. 5 Biscuits

62. Tea Bread

63. Vegetable cake/bake

64. Chocolate cake

65. Any other cake/bake – ( No items that need to be kept refrigerated)

66. Coffee & walnut cake

67. 5 Cheese Scones

68. Bottle of Homemade Fruit Cordial

69. Bottle of Homemade Fruit Spirit

(Classes 61 – 72b, made to your own choice of recipe.)

(Classes 61 – 67, plastic covers will be provided. Cake stands or plates will NOT be provided)

70. 1 Jar of Jam, soft or stone

71. 1 Jar of Marmalade

72. 1 Jar of Jelly

72a. 1 Jar of Chutney

72b. 1 Jar of Pickles

(Classes 70 – 72b, jars should be as near to 1lb as possible)

CRAFT CLASSES: 73 – 81A

73. 1 Embroidered item, Cross Stitch or Tapestry

74. 1 Hand-knitted item of clothing in Double-Knitting or Aran

74a. 1 Hand-knitted item – other than class 74

75. 1 Hand sewn item

76. Photograph of a plant or flower in your garden (Unframed. Maximum size 8″ x 6″)

77. 1 Crocheted item of clothing using any yarn

77a. 1 Crocheted item – other than class 77

78. 1 Dried Flower Table Arrangement. Min 9″ x 9″, Max 12″ x 12″ (Rule 5 does not apply)

(Class 78: Artificial or Silk flowers are not permitted)

79. 1 Fresh Flower Table Arrangement. Min 9″ x9″ Max 12″ x 12″ (Rule 5 does not apply)

80. 1 x Handmade wooden item

81. 1 Decorated 6″ pot

81a. 1 Handmade item not described above

JUNIOR EXHIBITORS: Classes 80 – 84 FREE ENTRY FOR THIS CATEGORY

There are four age groups in the Junior category. Under 5, 6 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 16 that are judged separately.

Please state your age on the entry form.

80. Make a small seed tray garden – Seed tray should be approx 14″ x 9″

81. Colour a provided poster advertising the Show, using any medium. (Poster download buttons below).

82. A funny vegetable or character made from a vegetable, or vegetables, created and made by the exhibitor

83. 5 x decorated fairy cakes/cupcakes

84. Largest sunflower head – No stalk

( The sunflower may not have any petals at this time of year but is still eligible to be entered into the Show)

2026 show is Sept 5th

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