2024 Events
Below is a list of 2024 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.
13th January, 10th February, 10th March, 14th April, 12th May, 9th June, 14th July, 11th August, 2nd September, 13th October, 10th November, 2nd December
Below is a list of our speakers and events for this year
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After our short AGM business we will enjoy a cheese and wine social and a catch up with fellow members
The former Blue Peter gardener, and now head of Horticulture at Garden Organic, will be coming along to give us an entertaining talk on “Small spaces – Big ideas”
John talks about the importance of village shows, how the village can make the most of shows and how to encourage new exhibitors.
John’s talk covers planning for the show as an exhibitor, how to display exhibits at their best, with digital images to show how best to present what you have. John entered his first exhibits almost sixty years ago and has won various cups and Banksian Medals for the most points at various local shows. John is a well respected judge both locally and within the Royal Horticultural Society.
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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: Mr Melvyn Foster, 8 Pirrip Close. Mob. No 07740775206
Treasurer: Mrs Leigh Hoban, 129 Lower Higham Rd
Secretary: 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 Liz Fox, The Manor House, Chalk Road, Chalk
Ms Julie Merritt, 267 Rochester Road, Chalk
Mrs Lina Rush, 2 Albion Road, Gravesend
Mrs Brenda Thorne, 23 Ruffets Wood, Singlewell
AUTUMN SHOW AWARDS
T.H. Brown Cup most points in Classes 1 – 21
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 – 60
The Verity RowbottomTrophy – most points in Classes 61 – 72
The Elsie Philips Challenge Shield – most points in Classes 73 – 79
The Chairman’s Trophy best exhibit in Classes 1 – 60
The Hilda Moat Tray best exhibit in Classes 73 – 79
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.
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd 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.
Entry Fee: 20p per item entered.
Prizes:
General Class prizes –
1st– 40p. 2nd – 25p. 3rd – 20p
Collection of vegetables prizes –
1st – £1.00 2nd – 50p 3rd – 30p
If you have any questions regarding entries to the
Show please ask the Chairman/Secretary – 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 Radish’s
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, maximum 6″ pot
40. 1 Pot Plant, Flowering. Pot grown, minimum 6″ pot
41. 1 Pot Plant, Foliage. Pot grown, maximum 6″ pot
42. 1 Pot Plant, Foliage. Pot grown, minimum 6″ pot
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 x Cactus or Succulent
50. 1 x Large Vase of Mixed Flowers
REDSELL CUP: Classes 51 – 60
51. 5 Blooms any Dahlia
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
(Dahlias must be entered into the correct class. If unsure please ask ythe Chairman/Secretary)
(Classes 51 – 57 should have as long a stem 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
66. Coffee & walnut cake
67. 5 Gingerbread men
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 – 79A
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. Maximumsize 8″ x 6″)
77. 1 Crocheted item
78. 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. Fresh Flower Table Arrangement. Min 9″ x9″ Max 12″ x 12″ (Rule 5 does not apply)
79a 1 x 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
( The sunflower may not have any petals at this time of year but is still eligible to be entered into the Show)
2024 show is Sept 7th

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