Plympton Gardeners Association

   Shows and other Events

 

The Association holds two shows every year, in April and August, which are both open to members and non members. Also the Association is represented at several additional events taking place in the Plympton area such as the Lamb Feast on Castle Green, the Ridgeway Fayre, Community Council events, the Stannator’s Investiture, quiz nights and other activities as and when they occur.

  

 

      PLYMPTON GARDENERS

             ASSOCIATION

    & MOORLAND HEATING LIMITED

 

 

Spring Show

 

HAREWOOD HOUSE, PLYMPTON

 

Saturday 16^th March 2024

 

SHOW OPENS AT 1.30 PM

 

 

CLASSES INCLUDE:

DAFFODILS, FLOWERS & VEGETABLES,

DOMESTIC SCIENCE, FLORAL ART,

PHOTOGRAPHY & JUNIOR EXHIBITS

 

ALSO: PRIZE RAFFLE

 

SALE OF PLANTS & QUALITY SECOND HAND GOODS

COMPETITIONS & REFRESHMENTS

 

Admission  £1.00

 

ENQUIRIES :      Mr. Paul Hutchings   Tel: 519504

www.plymptongardeners.com

Plympton Gardeners Association – Spring Show

 

Re-introduction of Prize Money – At this show the following trophies will receive prize money as shown.

 

PGA Spring Trophy, Overall best in show                                   £5.00

G&M Hicks Trophy, Best in classes 1 – 14                                 £2.50

 Iris & Norman Lewis Trophy, Best in Classes 34 – 59              £2.50

 PGA floral Art Trophy, Best in Floral Art                                      £2.50

 Spring Baker Cup, Best in Domestic Science                            £2.50

 Presidents Cup, Best in Photography                                          £2.50

 Combined Exhibits – 3 Vases Class 15                                       £2.50

 Combined Exhibits – 3 Vases Class 29                                       £2.50

 The prize money awarded will be reviewed each year and expanded if possible

 

SHOW RULES

 

1. The Plympton Gardeners Association Spring Show will be conducted mindful of suggestions from national bodies where applicable. The Spring Show Judges decisions shall be final. 

2. An exhibitor may enter only one exhibit in each class unless otherwise stated. Please check Spring Show schedule as many classes can have two entries permited (but not all)

3. The Show Committee reserves the right to inspect gardens / allotments from which exhibits have been entered

4. Association vases and plates etc. are to be used in all classes, unless otherwise stated.

 

5. Exhibits may be staged on the Friday (day prior to show) between 5:00pm and 7:45pm. The hall will close at 8:00pm and on Saturday from 8.00 until 10.00am.  All staging of exhibits to be completed by 10.00am on Show Day when the hall will be cleared for judging to commence.

 

5a No transportation, staging, or other equipment to be taken to, or placed on, the show bench. Exhibits only on the show bench.

 

5b Exhibits should not be removed from the show benches prior to completion of prize giving unless permission has been obtained from the Show Secretary

 

6. All entry forms must be in to the Show Secretary by 7.00 pm. on the Wednesday prior to the Show. 

 

7. Late entries may not be accepted. Corrections, alterations, or additions to entries may not be made once they have been entered on to the show charts and totals taken, unless approved by the Show Secretary and recorded as such.

 

8. The Association cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to any exhibit. Any accidental damage to an exhibit must be reported to a steward or the show secretary as soon as possible.

 

9. Trophies remain the property of the Association and must be returned to the Show Secretary cleaned and in good condition two weeks prior to the following years Spring Show. Any entrant winning a trophy must ensure the Association has correct contact details before leaving the Spring Show.

 

10. Prize money will be awarded at this Spring Show as set out above. Place cards, Trophies and Certificates will be awarded.

 

11. Pot plants must have been grown in the pots in which they are being exhibited, with the max pot size 12” diameter

 

12. All classes are open to members & non-members. Junior classes are for entrants as described.

 

13. Exhibits must have been grown by, or, be the work of the exhibitor. Two or more persons may not compete separately, in the same class, with produce from the same garden/allotment.

 

14. The Show Committee will decide on any matter not provided for in the above rules.

 

15. A novice exhibitor is an exhibitor who has never won a place card (1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd place) in any class in any section of any previous Plympton Gardeners Association event, show or exhibition.

If you are a novice exhibitor, please indicate YES on the entry form

 

16. Members must be of Secondary School Age to exhibit. Non-Members must be 18 years of age to exhibit. Juniors must be entered by a member having responsibility for the junior

Section 4 - Floral Art

Single entry in each class per person

 

75        “This is floral Art” – An exhibit demonstrating floral art skills – may include other natural plant material with no other accessories. Space 18” (45cm) by 18” (45cm) with unlimited height.

 

76        “Cascade” – An exhibit using Dried and Fresh material with any natural accessories. 9” (25cm) by 9” (25cm) by 18” (45cm) maximum height. May be up to 12” (30cm) above table top, support covered by suitable fabric.

 

77        “Show us something different” – A petite exhibit. Natural material and Accessories. Maximum size. 10cm (4”) in width, depth and height.

 

Section 5 – Domestic Science

Single entry in each class per person

 

80        Victoria Sandwich, jam filled with caster sugar on top (Tin size maximum 8” or 200mm)

81        One loaf of bread Please state type and/or flavour on simple label

82        4 decorated Cup Cakes

83        5 Fruit scones

84        1 Jar of Jam or Jelly home made since last years show

85        1 Jar of Curd less than 4 weeks old, sealed with a wax disc and cellophane

86        1 Jar of Chutney home made at least 2 months old with vinegar-resistant twist lid

87        1 Jar of Marmalade home made since last years show

88        1 (Steak or Beef) Pasty

89        1 Quiche Please state type and/or flavour on simple label

90        1 Fruit Flan, flan case to be homemade Please state type and/or flavour on simple label

91        3 Large Sausage Rolls

Quiche: is a savory open flan consisting of pastry crust filled with eggs, milk or cream, and cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables. Quiche can be served hot or cold. It is part of French cuisine but is also popular in other countries, particularly as party food.

Section 6 – Photography

 

SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Single entry in each class per person (Class 97 2 photos = single entry)

Class

95     “A Country Side/Rural Scene”

96     “Favourite Place”

97     “Time Passes” –2 photographs taken of the same scene showing how time has passed

98     “Sky”

99     “Foliage”

Notes:            Minimum size of photograph is 6” x 4” with a maximum size of 7” x 5”

                        No frames are allowed, (photographs will be attached to a display board)

                        Photos may be mounted on plain card, maximum 1” border

  

ADULT ENTRY FORM (CLASSES 1 – 99) 2023

 

OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS, P.G.A. MEMBERS, AND NON-MEMBERS WHO ARE AGED 18 YEARS AND OVER

Name  .............................................................................    Tel  ............

 

Address     ...................................................................................................

 

.................................................………………….  Post Code  .................

 

 Member / Non - member        (Please delete as applicable)

 

PGA membership No (if applicable)………     If Novice Exhibitor     YES  /  NO

 

 

   CLASSES ENTERED                                             One class per square

 

 

Total Entries....................   Total amount entry  fees ............................. 

( All classes 30p per entry to a maximum of £6 )

 

 

Monies raised are used to cover cost of Harewood House and printing costs

 

I wish to enter the classes shown above, subject to the rules of the Show Committee and agree that any of my exhibits remaining on the show benches after 3:15 pm may be sold for Association Funds.

Note: An exhibitor is entitled to a free entry pass only if he/she enters more than 7 classes.

                      

Signed.........................................................................

 

Please submit entry forms, completed and signed  to:

 

       Mr. Paul Hutchings,  16 Longwood Close,  

                    Plympton. PL7 2H D                   

by not later than 7.00 pm on Wednesday 13^th March.  Separate entry form required for each exhibitor. Entry forms may not be accepted after the time stated.

 

Please make cheques / postal orders payable to:

Plympton Gardeners Association

 

Note: Novice exhibitor is someone who has never won a show place card at a Plympton Show