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Epping Horticultural Society

The Epping Horticultural Show

Incorporating Beekeepers Association’s Show

Grow – Cook – Show

On

Saturday 29th August 2015

At

St. John’s Church

Epping

Doors Open: 12.30

Admission: £1 (under 12 years free)

Exhibition and judging of many classes of vegetables, fruit, flowers, honey and cookery Stalls, Raffle and Refreshments

Epping Horticultural Society – About Us Epping Horticultural Society was started in 1939; this year is its 75th Anniversary. It is still run today by volunteers serving the beautiful Epping Forest and the surrounding areas. We have over 400 members and aim to provide activities to suit all levels of horticulturalists, from garden lovers and allotment holders to the showman. We hope our annual show will demonstrate the talent within our community and inspire new gardeners to join the Society and experience the thrill of entering competitions and meeting like-minded neighbours.

Affiliated to The Royal Horticultural Society and The National Vegetable Society, we aspire to enable and enhance the gardening community of Epping. We want to help you become the gardener you want to be. We promote horticulture through:  Trips for members to RHS and National gardens of interest  Hosting specialist lectures and discussions  Encourage an association of all horticultural, garden and allotment societies in the region

For our show, we would appreciate any help our members can provide from setting up the venue to helping out on the day and taking back down again. If you would like to be involved, please contact the Show Secretary.

Through our Seed Scheme, we can offer 50% discount on all seeds and 10% discount on sundries ordered through the Society as well as a discounted bulb scheme. Not only that, but come to our Trading Hut to find further great discounts on all the provisions you need to maintain your garden or simply come for friendly advice from gardening experts. The Trading Hut is open every Sunday from 10am until Midday in summer and 11am until midday in winter (Closed Jan/Feb), at: The Allotments Meadow Road Epping We welcome new members at the Epping Horticultural Society, you can join for just £2 per year per household. See our website for further details: www.eppinghorticultural.org.UK or contact our Membership Secretary Tim Valder- Hogg.

All show related enquiries to: General enquiries: Other Committee Members Show Secretary: Society Secretary: Letitia Berry, President; David Buckle Denise Beard Christine Burgess, Chairman Lawrence Lewis, Vice Chairman; 7 Eureka Gardens 01992 576971 Other Members: Richard Binfield; Louise Jacks Hatch Buckle; Mark Charsley; Tim Valder-Hogg; Epping Green Catherine Valder-Hogg; Leslie Burrows; CM16 6PZ Victoria Robertson 01992 890591

Epping Forest Beekeepers Association This year’s show includes the annual show of the Epping Forest Beekeepers Association The EFBK division of the Beekeepers Association was founded in 1918, and is an association of beekeepers and fiends of beekeepers based near to Epping Forest. The division stretches from East London up to the market town of Epping in the north and from Enfield going east to Wanstead. EFBK meet regularly at Chingford Horticultural Halls in Larkshall Road Chingford, and also arrange apiary visits throughout the division in the summer months. Details can be found at www.eppingforestbeekeepers.co.uk or contact: [email protected]. Telephone: 07941776798.

Epping Horticultural Society’s Show 29 August 2015 Exhibitors Schedule

Staging of show entries takes place between 8:00am and 10:00am on the show day. Judging will take place between 10.15am and 12.15pm. Exhibition entry fee: Between 1 and 10 items - 10p each (to a maximum payable amount of £1.00). Additional entries thereafter are Free.

Hints and Tips Golden Rule Always read the schedule carefully and always check your exhibit Remember Place your entry card face down Naming It adds interest if the cultivar/variety of the exhibits are named. However, you will not be disqualified nor loose points for miss-naming or not naming the exhibit. The Show Secretary or Stewards may be able to help. Stewards The Show Secretary and Stewards are there to help. If you aren’t sure, ask. Tidy up Please remove paper, leaves, etc. from the tables. Bins will be provided. Leave when asked Exhibitors must leave when asked by the stewards so that the Judges may undertake their task

Vegetables  The judges will be using RHS standards for the judging of vegetable classes except 150-179  Generally they will be looking for condition, size, uniformity and (sometimes) colour.  Present clean produce  Beans should be as near as possible of uniform length. Runner beans should have no bean apparent in the pod.  Potatoes with colour in the Whites class (101) will be marked “Not As Scheduled” unless clearly marked with the variety and being of a variety that admits a blush of colour.  Always ensure about 20mm (if possible) of stem is attached  When washing potatoes, do not scrub – use a soft sponge  Choose only sound specimens  Uniformity is essential  Tomatoes should be of good colour, firm texture, and of uniform girth with fresh green stalk (calyx) intact on each.  Absolute uniformity is essential with a pair of Marrows  Potatoes should be of uniform size and shape  Do not excessively strip leeks. Have a good length straight with a good blanch and without bulbous base. The tops are not cut but neatly tied. Fruit  Berries and fruit should have stalks intact. Handle as little as possible to retain the bloom.  Apples and similar fruits are staged with eyes uppermost – stalk end down. DO NOT POLISH

Pot Plants  The pot should be clean – carefully wipe with sponge or cloth  Avoid excessive canes and/or string  Remove seed heads, dead flowers, yellow leaves and other debris. Add a little clean peat to the top of the pot.

Trophies not listed in sections  The Treasurer’s Cup: Awarded for overall Best in Show in classes 1 to 149 excluding class 100.  The Banksian Medal: Awarded to the winner of the most points in classes 1 to 149.

Section A

Trophies Leisure Shield: Most points in classes 1-99 Epping Rose Bowl: Most points in Classes 1-5 Crowther Cup: Best Pot Plant in Classes 50-63 Fothergill Cup: Best Exhibit in Class 21 Fred Bowles Memorial Cup: Best Exhibit in classes 33-34

Section A Section A 1. One Specimen Rose, Red. 40. Vase of 3 blooms, Cosmos, one or more 2. One Specimen Rose, Not Red cultivar/variety 3. Vase of 3 Blooms, Roses. One or more 41. Vase of 3 blooms, Zinnia, One or more cultivar/variety. cultivar/variety 4. Vase of 3 stems of Cluster and/or Large 42. Pansies, 6 Blooms on a plate. One or more Flowered Roses. One or more cultivar/variety cultivar/variety. 43. 5 stems of Sweet Pea. One or more 5. Vase of 3 stems Roses Large Flowered. One cultivar/variety or more cultivar/variety. 44. Vase of 3 stems, any one cultivar/variety not mentioned in classes 1 to 43 10. Vase of 3 blooms, Dahlia not exceeding 220mm, one cultivar/variety, Med. Dec. or 50. One Foliage Pot Plant. Med Cactus or Semi-Cactus 51. Two Foliage Pot Plants. One or more 11. Vase of 5 pompom Dahlias, one or more cultivar/variety. Pots not to exceed 210mm cultivar/variety, not exceeding 50mm diameter 12. Vase of 3 blooms, Dahlias, any classification, 52. One Flowering Orchid. one cultivar/variety 53. Two Flowering Orchids. One or more 13. One Specimen bloom, Dahlia, any cultivar/variety. Pots not to exceed 210mm Classification diameter 54. One Flowering Pot Plant other than Orchid. 20. Vase of Mixed Cut Flowers for all round 55. Two Flowering Pot Plants other than Orchid. effect One or more cultivar/variety. 21. Vase of Mixed Flowers and Foliage Pots not to exceed 210mm diameter 56. One planted Hanging Basket for all round 30. Vase of 3 blooms, Chrysanthemum. One effect. Basket not to exceed 400mm cultivar/variety diameter 31. Vase of 3 blooms, Chrysanthemum. More 57. Alpine Garden. Pot not to exceed 300mm in than one cultivar/variety any dimension 32. One Specimen bloom, Chrysanthemum. 33. Vase of 3 stems of Spray Chrysanthemums. 60. One Specimen Cactus More than one cultivar/variety 61. Cactus, Three Pots. One or more 34. Vase of 3 stems of Spray Chrysanthemums. cultivar/variety. Pots not to exceed 210mm One cultivar/variety diameter 62. One Specimen succulent other than Cactus 63. Succulents other than Cactus, Three Pots. One or more cultivar/variety. Pots not to exceed 210mm

70. Bonsai. One Container. One or more

cultivar/variety

Section B

Trophies Shield: Most Points in Classes 30-65 & Prize Gooday Cup: Best Entry in Class 100 N.V.S Medal: Most Points in classes 101-121

Section B Section B 100. Collection of 4 kinds of vegetable. Numbers 120. 6 Chilli Peppers not exceeding 100mm in per separate table length. On a plate. One Cultivar/Variety 101. 4 Potatoes. White. One Cultivar/Variety 121. Any other vegetable not scheduled above. 102. 4 Potatoes. Coloured. One Cultivar/Variety Numbers per separate table. One 103. 4 Carrots. Short or Stump Rooted. One Cultivar/Variety Cultivar/Variety. 75mm Foliage 104. 4 Carrots. Long Pointed. One 130. Herb Pot, one variety. Pots not to exceed Cultivar/Variety. 75mm Foliage 210mm diameter 105. One Round Cabbage 131. Herb Pot, mixed varieties. Pots not to 106. 2 Leeks. One Cultivar/Variety. exceed 500mm diameter 107. 4 Onions. Trimmed and Tied. One Cultivar/Variety. Each up to and including 140. 10 Strawberries. On a Plate. One 250g Cultivar/Variety 108. 4 Onions. Trimmed and Tied. One 141. 10 Raspberries. On a Plate. One Cultivar/Variety. Each over 250g Cultivar/Variety 109. 9 Bulbs, Pickling Shallots. Not to exceed 142. 10 Blackberries. On a Plate. One 30mm diameter. One Cultivar/Variety Cultivar/Variety 110. 9 Bulbs, Large Shallots. One Cultivar/Variety 143. Any other Fruit not scheduled above. 111. 3 Beetroot, Globe, 375mm leaf stem. One Numbers per separate table. One Cultivar/Variety Cultivar/Variety 112. 9 pods, Runner Bean. One Cultivar/Variety 113. 9 Pods, French Beans. One or more 150. Largest Onion, Trimmed and Tied Cultivar/Variety 151. Longest Carrot, 75mm Foliage 114. 5 Tomatoes with Calyx. On a plate. One or 152. Ugliest Vegetable more Cultivar/Variety 115. 5 Tomatoes with Calyx. On a plate. Not to For entrants under 16 years of age on the show date exceed 35mm in diameter. One or more 160. Miniature Garden in a Tray not larger than Cultivar/Variety 300mmx400mmx50mm 116. One truss of tomatoes, Not necessarily ripe 161. Decorated Head made from an Egg using 117. 3 sticks of Rhubarb, 75mm Foliage. One Mustard and/or Cress as hair Cultivar/Variety 162. One Tomato Plant in a pot (Pots not to 118. 2 Marrows not exceeding 300mm in length. exceed 210mm diameter) One Cultivar/Variety 119. 3 Courgettes not exceeding 150mm in Plates for exhibits will be provided but their use is length. One Cultivar/Variety not mandatory. Entrants may provide their own display surface.

The numbers of vegetables and fruit to be shown in collections in classes are as follows:-

Vegetables Fruit Beans, Broad 9 Pods Apples 3 Beans, Dwarf 9 Pods Apricots 6 Beans, Runner 9 Pods Blackberries 10 Beetroot 3 Cherries 20 Broccoli Heads 2 Currants 10 Strings Brussel Sprouts 20 Damsons 20 Cabbages 2 Figs 4 Capiscums 3 Gooseberries 20 Carrots 4 Grapes 1 bunch Cauliflowers 2 Melons 1 Celariac 2 Nectarines 3 Celery 1 Nuts 250 grams Chillies 12 Peaches 3 Chives 1 Bunch Pears 3 Courgettes 4 Pineapples 1 Cucumbers, Greenhouse 1 Plums 6 Cucumbers, Ridged 2 Quinces 4 Garlic 4 Bulbs Raspberries & Hybrid Cane Fruits 20 Kohl Rabi 3 Strawberries 12 Leeks 2 Lettuce 1 Marrows 2 Mushrooms 8 Onions 4 Parsnips 2 Peas 10 Pods Potatoes 4 Pumpkins 1 Radishes 12 Rhubarb 3 Sticks Shallots 9 Spinach 15 leaves Swedes 2 Sweet Corn 2 Tomatoes 5 Turnips 3

N.B: Where applicable, stalks should be attached to Fruits

Section C Letitia Berry Salver: Most points in classes 200-284 Trophies Cake Tier: Best Entry in classes 200-249 Preserves Trophy: Best Entry in classes 250-279

Hints and Tips for Section C Section C Cakes should be well risen and evenly baked with 200. A Bakewell Tart, up to 200mm smooth sides indicating a well lined tin Diameter All lining paper and baking cases must be removed 201. An Apple Cake, up to 200mm Diameter No cooling rack marks to be shown on top of cakes 202. A Fruit Cake, up to 200mm Diameter Cakes should be presented on the plate with a sweet 203. A Victoria Sponge, Jam Filling, up to doily. Plates and doilies will be provided and may be 200mm Diameter used by competitors if needed 204. A Treacle Tart, up to 200mm Diameter Care is needed when cutting out scones. The sides 205. Five Jam Tarts should be even and they should be as high as they are 206. Four Cup Cakes, Iced and Decorated wide 207. Five Fruit Scones All baked items must be covered by cling-film – to be 208. Five Sweet Biscuits provided by the exhibitor 209. Five Savoury Biscuits

250. 1 Jar of Jam, up to 500g Entries that do not conform will be judged as 251. 1 Jar of Marmalade, up to 500g NOT ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE 252. 1 Jar of Preserved Fruit, one cultivar/variety Points System in sections A to C 253. 1 Jar of Pickled Vegetables, one or more cultivars/varieties First 4 Points 280. One loaf of white bread, up to 500g Second 3 Points 281. One loaf of wholemeal bread, up to Third 2 Points 500g 282. 3 White bread rolls 283. 2 Savoury Pasties Trophies, certificates, etc. will be presented on 284. 6 Cheese Straws show day.

Exhibits should be shown on a flat plate or board. Paper plates and doilies will be available if required but use of supplied plats and doilies is not mandatory. Please also note the Cookery classes in the Epping Forest Beekeepers’ competition

Section E A special Class for 2015 to be Judged by Cannon Geoffrey Connor

Section E

400. Childs Birthday Cake, Iced and Decorated for Visual Effect only. Base not to exceed 300mm in any dimension. No Height Restriction.

Show Rules for Sections A to C and E 1. Section A and B are organised in accordance with the definitions contained in the RHS Show Handbook, a copy of which will be available on show day. 2. No exhibitor may enter more than one entry in each class except classes 129 and 149 where multiple entries are allowed provided the entries are each of different cultivars/varieties 3. Excepting classes in section C and classes for children, two or more persons from a household may not compete separately in the same class with produce from the same garden/allotment. If members of a household wish to share the credit then the exhibits should be entered in joint names. 4. Society vases will be supplied and must be used where applicable 5. Any Plant, Fruit, Flower or Vegetable exhibited in competition must be the property of the person in whose name it is exhibited and have been grown from seed by the exhibitor or been in their possession or cared for by them for at least two months prior to the date of the show. In the case of a professional gardener entering produce from a garden in which they are employed, the exhibits must be entered in the name of the employer. 6. All entries must be made on the entry form which, with the fee, should be lodged with the show secretary no later than Friday 28th August 2015. The society reserves the right to refuse any entry and, in the event of such a refusal, it is not required to give any reason or explanation 7. Entry fee: Between 1 and 10 items - 10p each (to a maximum payable amount of £1.00). Additional entries thereafter are Free. 8. Only the Show Secretary or Society Stewards may move an exhibit after staging 9. All protests must be made in writing to the show secretary by 13:00 on the date of the show 10. Where a number or quantity of plants, flowers, fruit or vegetables is specified for a class, vase, dish or collection neither more nor less than the number or quantity may be shown and an exhibit will be disqualified for any excess or deficiency. 11. The number of cultivars/varieties included in a class must conform to the number specified in the schedule. Exhibits will be disqualified for excess or deficiency. 12. Any exhibit that does not conform to the schedule must be disqualified and the judge will write on the entry card “Not according to schedule” along with a factual note as to why it is so marked. 13. Entries must not be removed prior to the presentation of the Trophies 14. All persons must leave the hall at the end of the staging period except those retained by the Show manager 15. Trophies remain the property of the Society and must be returned by 1st August 2015. Trophies will be engraved by the society at the society’s expense. 16. All classes are OPEN 17. On all questions regarding the eligibility of an exhibitor the decision of the Epping Horticultural Society Show Committee shall be final 18. All exhibits, personal property, etc shall be at the risk of the exhibitors and the society shall not be liable for compensation for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. Should the show for any cause not be held, no exhibitor shall have any claim on the society.

Epping Forest Beekeepers

Rules Section D 1. Entries should be made on the supplied form which should reach the EHS or EFBK Show Secretaries Trophies (details below) by the Friday 301. Two one pound jars of CLEAR LIGHT honey preceding the show. 302. Two one pound jars of CLEAR MEDIUM honey 2. Exhibitors sending exhibits to the 303. Two one pound jars of CLEAR DARK honey EFBK show secretary must do so by 304. Two one pound jars of CRYSTALLISED honey 10.00am at the latest on the day 305. BEGINNERS - Two one pound jars of matching honey - any colour before the show. 3. All honey and wax exhibits must be 306. JUNIORS - one pound jar of honey - any colour (FREE) the produce of the Exhibitors’ own

307. FOUR one pound jars of honey - varied bees, not necessarily the product of 308. GIFT CLASS - one pound jar of honey - any kind or colour (FREE) the current year. 309. Two one pound jars of CHUNK HONEY 4. Extracted honey must be exhibited 310. One container of CUT COMB in clear one pound jars. Min. of Ag. 311. One FRAME for extraction squat jars with undecorated, 312. One CAKE of BEESWAX weighing 15 - 17 ounces lacquered, screw-top lids with wads 313. Bee products - four different items or poured seals or with standard white plastic screw-top lids. 314. One bottle MEAD which can be dry or sweet Sections and frames are 315. Two CAST CANDLES that are made from a mould recommended to be displayed in a 316. Two HAND MADE CANDLES rolled or dipped protective case. Mead must be 317. One HONEY CAKE made to given recipe displayed in wine bottles of round 318. SCONES made to given recipe section and approximately 26oz 319. One dish of HONEY CONFECTIONERY capacity, the glass to be clear and 320. One COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH without lettering or ornament of any kind. 321. A sequence of at least FOUR PHOTOGRAPHS suitably mounted 5. British Standard Institute Grading 322. Best in Show drawn from classes 301 to 321. Glasses will be used to determine n.b. Classes 301 to 311 are closed classes for EFBK members only; Classes 312 to 322 are open to all. honey colour. Recipes 6. An Exhibitor may make more than one entry in a Class but shall not be entitled to more than one award of points in any Class. Honey Fruit Cake Ingredients 7. Points will be awarded on the following basis in all Classes: 1st=4, Note: this recipe will make two 6in (15cm) cakes. Select one for entry. 2nd=3, 3rd=2, VHC=1, Best in 8oz (225g) margarine or butter 5oz (150g) soft light brown sugar Show=8 (Except in Classes 14 4oz (125g) honey 3 eggs where they will be 1st=8, 2nd=6, 12oz (350g) self-raising flour 4 tbsp (60ml) milk 3rd=4, VHC=2). 12oz (350g) mixed dried fruit Grated rind of half a lemon or orange 8. Prizes will be awarded as follows; Flaked almonds to sprinkle over top 1st=Cup or Trophy….2nd & 3rd=cash dependent on entries. Method 9. Beginners exhibiting in Class 304 Put the honey, sugar and 2 tbsp of milk in a basin and stand in a warm place until it has melted and must have kept bees for not more the sugar dissolved. Allow to cool before using. than three years and must not have Cream the margarine with the sugar and honey mixture and beat well. Beat the eggs and add them previously won a honey prize in the gradually, beating well. Fold in the fruit, grated rind and the sifted flour. Add milk as required to give show. 10. Juniors exhibiting in Class 305 must a soft dropping consistency. be under the age of 16 and the Place the mixture in two greased and lined tins, sprinkle a few flaked almonds on the top and bake entry must have been prepared by at 140C or 275F for 1 1/4 hrs, or a little longer. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes then carefully themselves. turn onto a wire rack to cool. 11. Exhibits in Classes 319 and 320 must have been taken by the Raisin and Honey Scones exhibitor. Entries are judged in Ingredients beekeeping interest rather than photographic excellence. 4oz (125g) plain or wholemeal flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1oz (25g) seedless raisins ½ oz (12g) lard 12. Every care will be taken of the exhibits but the Division accepts no 1 tbsp English honey 5 tbsp milk (approx.) responsibility for any loss or Pinch of salt 1 tsp cream of tartar damage and entries are accepted Method only on this condition. Sieve the flour with the salt and raising agents and rub in the lard to resemble bread crumbs. Add 13. The Judge may withhold any award the raisins and the honey. Carefully add the milk, mixing until a soft dough is formed. Turn out onto of points or prizes if in his/her a floured board and shape into a round, about 1” thick. Place on a greased baking sheet, mark opinion the exhibits are of deeply into four with a sharp knife and glaze with milk. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 220C or 425F insufficient merit. for twelve to fifteen minutes or until firm in the centre. Leave on rack to cool. Exhibit in four 14. The Judge’s decision is Final. separate pieces. 15. Each person’s entry must be on a separate Entry Form.

View further recipes in the Essex BKA Show Schedule at http:www.essexbeekeepers.com

e-mail: [email protected]. Telephone: 07941776798. Epping Horticultural Society Annual Horticultural Show 2015 Exhibitors Entry Form (Entries should be lodged with the show manager one day prior to the show)

Competitors’ Details: Selection Class Fee Selection Class Fee I am / not a member of the society

Name: ......

Address: ......

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Telephone No: ......

Fee: 10p per entry to a maximum payment of £1.00, additional entries free thereafter.

I wish to enter the classes I have listed opposite.

Total number of classes entered: ...... Total entry fee due: ......

By entering this form, I hereby confirm that I have read and agree to the show rules and I confirm that my entries are made in accordance with them.

Please hand entry form and payment to: Or with payment by hand or post to:

Trading Hut – open Sundays David Buckle Cathy Valder-Hogg Summer – 10am until midday Show Secretary 55 Tower Road

Winter - 11am until midday 7 Eureka Gardens Epping The Allotments Epping Green Road Meadow Road Jacks Hatch Epping CM16 6PZ