Classes & Entry Form
Entering the many classes and competitions is easy and free!
And you don’t need to be a resident of Frenchay to enter. Exhibits and competitions are open to all
We are currently updating our on line entry form (TO BE AMMENDED – It’s easy to enter online using our online entry form, just click the following link)
Paper entry forms will also be available from 1st June from the Frenchay Museum at 1 Begbrook Park, Frenchay, BS16 1SZ.
Paper entries can be delivered by hand or sent by post to the Entry Box at Frenchay Museum, 1 Begbrook Park, Frenchay, BS16 1SZ
Entry forms submitted by 6.00pm on Wednesday 8th July
NO LATE ENTRY FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED
BRINGING YOUR EXHIBITS TO THE SHOW
Please bring your exhibits to the Main Marquee on either:
- Friday 10 July between 4.00pm to 7.30pm. (Except for food items)
- Or Saturday 11 July, between 8am and 9.45am.
You will then be issued with your personal exhibit cards and number by one of our friendly stewards at the marquee and they will show you where to place and stage your exhibits.
ALL vehicles MUST be off the show site by 10.00am allowing the show to open safely and on time.
Judging will take place between 10.00am – 12.00pm
The public are not permitted into the marquees during judging.
Exhibits cannot be removed from the marquees before 4.00pm.
All exhibits not removed by 4.30pm will be sold at our auction
with all proceeds going to charity.
PLEASE READ THE RULES and ask the Show Secretary about anything which is not clear.
SHOW RULES
1. RESPONSIBILITY. The Show Committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to exhibits or personal property. This is at the owner’s risk. Exhibitors must provide all material for staging including dishes, bowls and vases. Only tables and benching will be provided, except where otherwise stated. Exhibitors wishing to retain their exhibits must remove them between 4.00pm and 4.30pm, but NOT BEFORE 4.00pm. Exhibits not removed by 4.30pm will be sold at the Auction for the benefit of charitable funds.
2. OWNERSHIP OF EXHIBITS. All exhibits in the Vegetable, Fruit and Flower Classes must be the property of the exhibitor and must have been grown on land in his/her/their occupation; at home, garden or allotment. House plants and potted plants must have been grown from seed or owned by the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to the show. Exhibits in the Food, Beekeeping, Handicrafts, Children’s and Floral Arrangement Sections must be the work of the Exhibitor. Exhibits in the Photographic Section must have been taken by the Exhibitor, but professional processing is allowed. Exhibits in the Handicrafts Section must not have been shown in previous years.
3. STAGING. Exhibits may be staged between 4.00pm and 7.30pm on the evening before the show and between 8.00am and 9.45am on the day of the Show at which latter time all persons, except those retained by the Show Committee for official duties must leave the exhibition areas. (From 10.00am to 4.00pm no exhibit may be altered or removed except with permission of the Show Secretary. Please see RHS Guidelines on their website if more information is required.
4. RIGHT OF ENTRY. You do not need to live in Frenchay to enter, the competitions are open to all. The Show Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving any reason or explanation.
5. EXHIBIT CARDS. Exhibit Cards can be obtainable from the Show Secretary’s Office in the Main Marquee between 4pm and 7.30pm on the eve of the show and between 8.00am and 9.45am on the morning of the show. Exhibit cards must be placed by each exhibit staged and exhibitors will be responsible for placing these cards and checking the particulars entered on them.
Children’s Section Entries must bear the child’s age on the reverse of the Exhibit Card.
6. PRIZES. You may only win one trophy, award or prize per Class. Judges may withhold any or all the prizes where exhibits are not of sufficient merit. Prize cards must not be removed before 4.00 pm on the day of the Show.
7. DECISIONS. The decision of the Judges shall be final as to the relative merits and the decision of the Show Committee shall be final on all matters connected with the show.
8. PROTESTS. Any protest must be delivered in writing to the Show Secretary within one hour of the exhibition marquee being open to the public. A protest must be accompanied by a deposit of £5.00, which will be refunded if the protest is upheld, but not otherwise.
9. NAMING OF EXHIBITS. Judges will take into account the correct naming of varieties.
10. VASES. A vase is a container which has greater height than its diameter at the mouth. (See RHS Rules)
11. THE ALLOTMENT CHALLENGE CUP. To take part in this challenge, entrants must be allotment holders and must name their allotment association on their entry forms. Exhibits must have been grown on the entrant’s allotment.
12. All Trophies are held for 12 months. They remain the property of Frenchay Flower Show and must be returned to the Show Secretary by 1st June of the year following that in which they were won.
TROPHIES TO BE WON
| THE BANKSIAN MEDAL – Awarded by the R.H.S. to the Exhibitor winning the most points in classes 3-105. Winners from the previous two years are not eligible this year.
VEGETABLE CUP – most points in classes 3 – 40
FRUIT CUP – most points in classes 50 – 56
LOTTIE RICHARDS CUP – for flowers – most points classes 58 – 105
FRENCHAY CUP FOR ROSES – most points in classes 84-88
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CUP – for the highest points in classes 200 – 207
JOE HICKS CUP – for best exhibit in classes 3-105
POWELL TROPHY – for the best vase of own grown mixed flowers (excluding roses) class 97.
DAISY LANGLEY CUP – for best sweet pea exhibit classes 81-83
BERT TANN MEMORIAL TROPHY – for the best pot plant display in flower classes 58-67
CHARLIE RICHARDS CUP – for the best onion exhibit class 3 or 4
BRISTOL FUCHSIA SOCIETY CUP – for the best fuchsia classes 61 – 62
EDWARD CARPENTER CUP – for the best handicraft exhibit by a person over 70 years class 140
WINTERBOURNE CUP – best handicraft, classes 141-154
WENDY PARKER CUP – best Victoria Sandwich Class 127
New – HONEY CUP – for best over all HONEY Entry Classes 136 – 139
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BEATRICE YOUNG CUP – for the best painting or drawing classes 155-162. Last year’s winner
is not eligible.
BROMLEY HEATH TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD PLAQUE – for the best picture of a flower class 170
BRITISH LEGION CUP – for the child with the highest points in classes 171-199. Last year’s winner is not eligible.
JOAN BEASANT CUP – for the best frieze in class 210
LLOYD CHALLENGE CUP – for best in classes 163 to 165
JUNIOR GROWER’S CUPS – KEY STAGE 1 and 2 Class 194 KEY STAGE 2 Class 196 KEY STAGE 1 Class 197
SOCIETY SHIELD – for the best collective exhibit by a WI, TWG or other organisation class 214
ALLOTMENT CHALLENGE CUP – awarded to the Allotment Association whose member(s) collectively gain the most points in classes 3 – 97 (see show rule 11)
Frenchay Bowl – for Class 207 Floristry Exravaganza
DIPLOMAS IN HORTICULTURE (classes 3 -102) and CERTIFICATES OF MERIT IN FLORAL ART (classes 200-207) are presented by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners.
The following awards are to members of FHHS only – Last 2 years’ winners are not eligible.
PRESIDENT’S VASE – the member gaining the most points in all classes.
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There are over 200 Classes to enter for all ages – & it’s free to enter!
LIST OF EXHIBIT CLASSES
| VEGETABLES | 3-40 | BEE-KEEPING | 136-139 | FLOWER ARRANGING | 200-207 |
| FRUIT | 50-56 | HANDICRAFTS | 140-153 | FAMILY AND GROUPS | 209-214 |
| FLOWERS/
PLANTS |
58-105 | ART | 155-162 | PHOTOGRAPHY | 215-223 |
| FOOD AND DRINK | 107-135 | CHILDREN’S | 168-199 |
All Vegetables, Fruit or flowers in classes 3 – 105 must have been grown at home, garden or on an allotment.
All plants must have been sown from seed or owned for at least 3 months.
Vegetables
(Judged in accordance with RHS rules)
Classes
3 3 ONIONS under 250 grams each, trimmed and tied
4 5 ONIONS as grown (remove loose earth)
5 12 SALAD ONIONS
6 6 large SHALLOTS trimmed and tied
7 9 SHALLOTS for pickling – not over 3cms trimmed and tied
8 5 POTATOES coloured (named)
9 5 POTATOES white (named)
10 Any Wonky / Ugly / Unusually shaped VEGETABLE(S)
12 3 BEETROOTS
13 6 RUNNER BEANS
14 6 FRENCH BEANS
15 6 CLIMBING BEANS other than runners
16 6 pods of PEAS
17 2 LETTUCES
18 5 TOMATOES
20 10 CHERRY TOMATOES
21 6 pods of BROAD BEANS
22 3 CARROTS
25 2 CABBAGES
27 Pair of CUCUMBERS
28 12 RADISHES on a plate
29 Heaviest POTATO
30 Longest stick of RHUBARB (excluding leaves)
31 Longest RUNNER BEAN
32 New – 3 CHILLI PODS (stalks attached)
33 2 AUBERGINES (any size)
34 3 sticks of RHUBARB (trimmed)
35 3 COURGETTES – not over 15cms long (or 7.5cms diameter if a round variety)
36 Collection of 3 different kinds of CULINARY HERB in suitable container(s)
37 Any pot-grown VEGETABLE not yet harvested (e.g. Pepper)
38 Any Vegetable not classified
Vegetable Collections
(Judged in accordance with RHS rules)
39 Collection of 4 different kinds of SALAD VEGETABLES
40 Collection of 3 different kinds of VEGETABLES, 2 of each
Fruit
(Judged in accordance with RHS rules)
50 Collection of 4 different kinds of FRUIT – with stalks attached if applicable.
51 Dish of 9 strigs REDCURRANTS
52 Dish of 9 strigs BLACKCURRANTS
53 Dish of 12 RASPBERRIES – with stalks attached.
54 Dish of 12 HYBRID BERRIES – with stalks attached.
55 Dish of 12 GOOSEBERRIES – with stalks attached.
56 Unclassified FRUIT – with stalks attached if applicable
Flowers
(Judged in accordance with RHS rules)
58 A mixed planted ROUND PLANT CONTAINER – max size 44cms
59 A planted WINDOW BOX – max 55cms
60 Pot plant in flower GERANIUM or PELARGONIUM – max.pot size 23cms
61 Pot plant in flower – Double or Semi Double flower FUCHSIA – max. pot size 23cms
62 Pot plant in flower – Single flower FUCHSIA – max. pot size 23cms
63 Any OUTDOOR POT PLANT in flower (excluding those in classes 60-62) – max pot size 23cms
64 A FERN – max. pot size 23cms
65 ANY FOLIAGE PLANT (excluding fern) – max. pot size 23cms
66 A Phalaenopsis ORCHID plant (Moth orchid) in flower
67 Any other ORCHID plant variety in flower.
68 5 blooms of PANSIES or VIOLAS
69 5 blooms of FUCHSIA (any variety) displayed on a board.
70 Bowl of CALENDULAS
71 5 stems PHLOX
72 5 spikes ANTIRRHINUMS
73 9 blooms FRENCH MARIGOLD to be displayed on a board not exceeding 30cm x 30cm. Single or mixed varieties.
74 Bowl of NASTURTIUMS
75 Vase of MIXED PERENNIALS
76 3 spikes GLADIOLI
77 1 spike GLADIOLUS
78 3 cactus or semi-cactus DAHLIAS (buds count as flowers)
79 5 pompom DAHLIAS (buds count as flowers)
80 3 DAHLIAS (any type, can be mixed)
81 5 stems of ANNUAL SWEET PEAS, 1 variety
82 5 stems of PERENNIAL SWEET PEAS
83 Vase of ANNUAL SWEET PEAS (GYPSOPHILA allowed)
84 1 HYBRID TEA ROSE bloom
85 5 HYBRID TEA ROSE blooms
86 CLUSTER FLOWERED ROSES, 1 stem
87 CLUSTER FLOWERED ROSES, 3 stems
88 3 ROSE flowers showing different flower stages – bud, semi-open and full bloom
89 6 stems of BORDER PINKS
90 3 spikes PENSTEMONS
91 1 single BONSAI, evergreen or deciduous
92 1 group of BONSAI, evergreen or deciduous
93 Vase MIXED FLOWERING SHRUBS (excluding roses)
94 BEST FLOWER IN MY GARDEN, single stem
95 Vase of mixed ANNUALS
96 Vase of any one kind of FLOWER not classified.
97 POWELL TROPHY – Vase of own grown mixed flowers (excluding roses)
99 Glass Terrarium max size 40 cms diameter (height unrestricted)
Cacti & Succulents
100 1 CACTUS
101 1 SUCCULENT
102 Collection of 3 CACTI and/or SUCCULENTS in a pot (max size 30 cms)
Houseplants
103 AIR-PLANT(s) in an unusual setting
104 Any INDOOR/HOUSE plant in flower (excluding class 66- 67) – max pot size 30 cms
105 Any other HOUSE PLANT not previously classified – max pot size 30 cms
Food & Drink
All food in classes 107 – 111 and 120 – 131 should be presented on a plate and MUST be covered in cling film or a see-through bag. (Domes must not be used).
107 6 Decorated FAIRY CAKES – judging based on decoration only.
108 6 SHORTBREAD biscuits
109 6 CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
110 FREE-FROM CAKE – any cake where an ingredient is omitted or substituted due to
dietary requirements. (label accordingly e.g. gluten free)
111 FREE -FROM SAVOURY – any savoury food which is omitting or substituting ingredients due to dietary requirements. (label accordingly e.g. gluten free)
112 1 jar of CHUTNEY
113 1 jar of PICKLES
114 1 jar of MARMALADE
115 1 jar of STRAWBERRY JAM
116 1 Jar of any other BERRY JAM
117 1 jar of FRUIT JELLY
118 1 jar of any other PRESERVE
119 1 jar of FRUIT CURD
120 New – WORLD FOOD – 3 pieces of Balkava
121 WORLD FOODS – 3 ONION BHAJIS or 3 VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
122 6 SCONES (sweet or savoury)
123 1 QUICHE or SAVOURY FLAN
124 New – HONEY CAKE – any recipe
126 New – A CAKE DECORATED TO CELEBRATE BEES – decoration only to be judged.
127 VICTORIA JAM SANDWICH Using the following ingredients only and cooked in 8” tins.
- 225g / 8oz Caster Sugar
- 225g / 8oz Self-raising Flour
- 225g / 8oz Margarine
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 4 Eggs
- Raspberry Jam for filling
128 Any CAKE INCLUDING A VEGETABLE – please state which vegetable is used.
129 LOAF of home-made BREAD (white or brown) – handmade
130 LOAF of home-made BREAD (white or brown) – using a bread maker
131 Any FANCY BREAD
132 6 EGGS from own hens (arranged on a plate with straw, sawdust or hay)
Drinks
134 A BOTTLE OF NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK MADE FROM FRUIT, BERRY, FLOWER OR ROOT
135 A BOTTLE OF ANY SPIRIT BASED LIQUEUR (name of liqueur to be stated on the bottle)
Bee Keeping
136 Honey, two jars, Liquid, (pale, medium or dark)
137 Honey, two jars, Set (Granulated or Soft Set)
138 One block of Beeswax, 200 -250g, contained in a polythene bag
139 One Honeycomb for extraction
Handicrafts
140 EDWARD CARPENTER CUP – Any handicraft exhibited by a person over 70 years.
141 A Handmade SOFT TOY (any medium)
142 An article of QUILTING (to be shown folded if larger than 45cm x 45cms)
143 New – A Handmade card including bee images and / or bee puns
144 New – A knitted or crocheted bee or bee related article.
145 An item of EMBROIDERY or CROSS STITCH
146 A string of BUNTING – max length 145cms for hanging
147 Any item of CROCHET
148 Any Item of hand KNITTING
150 A Handmade item of POTTERY
151 An article made from WOOD not exceeding 45cm x 45cm
152 SOMETHING NEW from SOMETHING OLD – An item made from recycled materials
153 Any HANDICRAFT not classified
154 New – A Jam jar or tea light holder – decorated with bees and flowers
Art
155 ACRYLIC or OILS – any subject
156 WATERCOLOURS – any subject
157 PASTELS – any subject
158 A MINIATURE – PAINTING OR DRAWING (any medium) max size 15cm x 15 cm
159 PENCIL or LINE DRAWING
160 New – BEES OR POLLINATORS (any medium)
161 A PORTRAIT – human or animal (any medium)
162 MIXED MEDIA
Residential Home or Care Setting
(Open to any groups or individuals who live in supported care).
163 New – A group PICTURE or COLLAGE relating to Bees or pollinators
164 A MINIATURE GARDEN in a seed tray (may include plants and objects)
165 ANY PICTURE (‘colouring in picture’ or one of your own design)
Children’s Section
Children’s entries must show the name and age of the child on the back of their exhibit card.
Food exhibits must be covered in cling film.
168 My very own HOUSEPLANT (max pot size 20 cms)- Under 16yrs
169 My very own HOUSEPLANT(max pot size 20 cms)- Under 11yrs
170 Bromley Heath Townswomen’s Guild Plaque – Best picture in any medium of a
SINGLE FLOWER by a child 11 years or under.
AGE 12 to 16 years
171 PICTURE in any medium
172 Any Handicraft – max size 60 cms
173 Bake ANY CAKE OF YOUR CHOICE
174 New – Make a model bee out of any medium
Key Stage 2 (Juniors)
175 MINIATURE GARDEN in a seed tray
176 A PICTURE from a topic you have covered in school.
177 New – Write an acrostic poem using the word HONEYBEE
178 New – A Pencil Drawing of a bee or other pollinator
179 MODEL of any animal or person made from Vegetables, Fruits or Berries
180 New – Make a model bee out of any medium
182 Bake and decorate A VICTORIA SANDWICH
183 A SOCK PUPPET
184 Any other HANDICRAFT
Key Stage 1 (Infants) and under
188 Bake and decorate 4 SMALL PARTY CAKES
189 A PICTURE from a topic you have covered in school.
191 MINIATURE GARDEN in a seed tray
192 New – Make a MODEL BEE out of any medium
193 MY TREASURES FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE an exhibit in an ice-cream container no bigger than 20cms x 15cms
194 For growers in Key Stages 1 and 2 – A SUNFLOWER
195 For growers of 16 years and under – A VEGETABLE OF YOUR OWN CHOICE
196 For growers in Key Stage 2 (juniors) – 3 BEST RADISHES
197 For growers in Key Stage 1 (infants) – New – CRESS ON A PLATE GROWN IN THE SHAPE OF A BEE OR GROWN IN A BEE DECORATED EGGSHELL
Children’s photographs
Name of child and class number must be on the back of photo
198 ANY PHOTOGRAPH – age 11 years and under.
199 ANY PHOTOGRAPH – age 12 to 16 years
Flower Arranging
200 NOVICE CLASS – A display using flowers recognised as excellent for pollinators; display on a hexagonal base or container. Space allowed 25 cms wide x 25 cms deep. (A novice is an exhibitor who has not won the first prize in any flower arranging class at the Frenchay Flower Show).
201 CLUB OR GROUP EXHIBIT – ON THE BEACH – suggesting a seascape.
Space allowed 61 cms wide x 61 cms deep. Height is optional.
202 DRIED FLOWERS ONLY. An exhibit featuring only dried flowers – Space allowed 45cms wide x 45 cms deep
203 FLOWER DUET – Feature 2 colours (foliage also permitted). Space allowed 45cms x 45cms
204 THEMED – New A FLOWER MEADOW – use mainly wild, hedgerow or meadow flowers. Accessories of bees, honey, hives etc accepted. Space allowed 45cms x 45cmsheight optional
205 A CORSAGE – a small bouquet worn at the shoulder or wrist.
206 A BUTTONHOLE – a floral decoration worn on the lapel of a jacket.
207 FLORISTRY EXTRAVAGANZA. At least 5 varieties of fresh flowers (foliage also permitted). Staged on open tables to be viewed and judged from the front. 71 cms x 71cms (height optional).
Family /Group
209 A SCARECROW – Any theme (include bees if possible) made by one or more members of a family, class or other group
210 Best DECORATIVE FRIEZE by a pre-school group – Must include BEES max size 61cm x 183cms
212 Best decorative FRIEZE from an infant school Must include BEES . Max size 61cms x 183cms.
213 Best decorative FRIEZE from a junior school. Must include BEES Max size 61cms x 1 83cms.
214 COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION of WORK by a Women’s Institute, Townswomen’s Guild or other organisation. 910mm (36”) table provided.
ON A THEME RELATED TO BEES & POLLINATORS
Exhibit to include:
- An item of cookery (sweet or savoury excluding preserves).
- A Flower Arrangement.
- An item of Craftwork OR
- A Preserve (sweet or savoury) OR a second item from any of 1-3 above.
- A Decorative, numbered and itemised list of the items 1-4 above, headed with your chosen theme.
Each item on the table to be judged must be numbered (1-5) and where there is an alternative (3&4) state which one is applicable alongside the number (ie. whether Craft or Art work). 20 marks available for each item 1 to 4 and 20 marks available for staging, to include item 5, taking into account presentation, colour, co-ordination and interpretation of your theme.
Photographic Section
Photographs must not be mounted. Max size 13cms x 18cms. No more than one entry per person per class. Please note that although care is taken photographs may be damaged by display method. Please write your name and class number on the back of each photo.
215 HORTICULTURE – flowers, fruit or vegetables
216 THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
217 All ABOUT THE BEES
218 ANIMAL OR BIRD STUDY
219 A PORTRAIT – a candid view
220 ANY OTHER PHOTOGRAPH BLACK AND WHITE OR COLOUR
221 FRENCHAY
222 REALLY CLOSE UP
223 HUMOUR.
