SOUTHAM flower & at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road, Southam. Take Part! Have Fun! Celebrate your talents and creativity

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1 SOUTHAM flower & produce show on Saturday 10 th September 2016 at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road, Southam A traditional community show open to anyone living in Southam or who is a member of a Southam school, youth or community organisation. Take Part! Have Fun! Celebrate your talents and creativity Show Programme & Entry Form Find us on Facebook: Southam Show southamshow@outlook.com Telephone Southam Show co-ordinator:

2 Southam Flower & Produce Show The Show aims to draw the Southam community together in a spirit of friendly competition, focusing on traditional gardening, cooking and craft activities. You do not need show experience to take part, people of all ages and abilities can join in. Have a look through this programme and see how you and your family can get involved. Make new friends, learn new skills, and celebrate your achievements. Don t forget this is an annual event, so if you don t win a prize this time, there s always next year. Best of luck! The Southam Show Committee How to take part: Decide which Sections and classes you would like to enter, and take note of any special instructions. Complete the Entry Form at the back of this programme. The Entry Fee is 20p per class, but there is no charge for the Children s Section. Photocopies of this form are acceptable. We are accepting entries on the day of the Show, but if you can submit your entry form in advance, this will save time when booking in. To submit your form in advance, please hand it in at Southam Library by lunchtime on the Thursday before the Show. Be sure to bring a copy of your form to the Show on the day, together with your entry fee. Grow, make or prepare your exhibits in good time for the Show. Take your exhibits to the Show Hall between 8.30am and 10.30am on the morning of the Show. (Please note, parking may be difficult outside the hall, so be prepared to carry your exhibits a short distance.) Report to the Show Reception and we will check your entry form, take your payment and give you your show entry cards. Place your exhibits on the correct table (see numbers on tables) and put the correct show entry card under each exhibit, face downwards. All exhibits must be in place by 11am, when the hall will close for judging. After judging finishes at 2pm the Hall will be re-opened for the general public to view all the exhibits and see who has won the prizes! At 4pm you may remove your exhibits. If you prefer, you can leave them to be auctioned, but please remove anything you want to keep (including containers, vases etc). NB: Any exhibits not removed by 4.15pm will be considered to be donations and will be auctioned. This Programme is kindly sponsored by A423 Southam Road Nr. Farnborough, Banbury OX17 1EL Tel: (01295) Where things for your garden won t cost the earth

3 Show Timetable: 8.30am: 11am: 2pm: 3.30pm: 3.45pm: 4.00pm 4.15pm 5.00pm: Show Hall opens for Exhibitors Show Hall closes for judging Show Hall opens to the general public Raffle Draw Presentation of Trophies & Prize money available Removal of exhibits not being donated Auction of Donated Produce Show closes SHOW TROPHY SPONSORS: Southam WI Oopsadaisy Retro Graham Adams Centre John Brunt Stoneythorpe Hall Carol & Pete Jackson Prizes, Points & Trophies The Show is more about taking part than winning prizes. However, there will be Certificates and a small cash prize for First, Second and Third in each. A Trophy will be awarded for the overall Section winner, which will be the person awarded the most points in that Section: 3 points for a First Prize, 2 points for a Second Prize and 1 point for a Third Prize. In the event of a tie the Show Committee will make the final decision. A Best In Show trophy and Children s Section Best in Show will be awarded at the Judges discretion. Refreshments & Facilities The Show is held in a child and disability friendly venue, and refreshments will be available NB: Dogs are not allowed, (except Assistance dogs). A Raffle will be used for fundraising purposes and donations are very welcome to help fund the Show. Show Rules Southam Flower & Produce Show is open to anyone living in Southam or who attends a Southam school, or is a member of a Southam youth or community organisation. The Committee reserves the right to refuse entries from Professional cooks, gardeners and craftspeople. Trophies are awarded for one year only, and must be returned to the Show Committee when requested. All exhibits must have been grown or made by the exhibitor. Exhibitors may only enter ONCE in each. Exhibitors must provide their own containers, plates, trays, vases, jars etc. The Show venue and the Show Committee will not accept responsibility for any loss, error or damage, but reasonable care will be used to avoid this. The judges have the power to withhold prizes and trophies. Any unclaimed prize money will be retained for future events. THE DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES AND SHOW COMMITTEE ARE FINAL.

4 SECTION 1: VEGETABLES & FRUIT Exhibit (NB: Where classes specify a number of items - eg 3 Potatoes - they must all be of the same cultivar/type, unless otherwise stated.) 3 Potatoes (White) 3 Potatoes (t White) 3 Carrots (foliage trimmed to approx 7.5cm) 3 Beetroot (foliage trimmed to approx 7.5cm) 3 Turnips (foliage trimmed to approx 7.5cm) 3 Onions grown from sets (roots trimmed, neck neatly tied) 3 Onions grown from seed (roots trimmed, neck neatly tied) 2 Leeks (with foliage) 6 Large Cooking Shallots (larger than 3cm diameter, roots trimmed, neck neatly tied) 6 Small Pickling Shallots (smaller than 3cm diameter, roots trimmed, neck neatly tied) 1 Cabbage 1 Cauliflower 6 Runner Beans 6 French Beans 3 Courgettes A pair of marrows or squash 1 Lettuce 1 Cucumber 5 Cherry Tomatoes 5 Tomatoes (not Cherry type) 3 Sticks of Rhubarb (trimmed) Largest Pumpkin Heaviest Marrow Longest Runner Bean 2 of any vegetable not included above Vegetable Tray: 3 types of vegetables from this list (number in brackets is quantity required): potatoes (3), runner beans (6), tomatoes (3), carrots (3), beetroot (3), cauliflower (2) onions (3), garlic (3), parsnips (3), turnips (3) courgettes (3) to fit within a 45cm square. Herbs may be used to decorate. 3 Eating Apples 3 Pears 6 Stone fruit (eg plums, damsons) 6 Soft fruit (eg raspberries, strawberries) A Collection of Fruit: A display featuring 3 or more different types of fruit to fit inside a 30cm square. Foliage may be used to decorate. 32 Egg : 3 hen eggs displayed on a small plate or saucer (must be from chickens that you own yourself)

5 SECTION 2: FLOWERS & PLANTS Exhibit (NB: Pot plants must have been in exhibitor s possession for at least three months prior to the show.) A single rose bloom in a vase 3 dahlia blooms in a vase 5 sweet peas in a vase A foliage plant in a pot (max pot size: 15cm diameter) A flowering plant in a pot (max pot size: 15cm diameter) A cactus or succulent in a pot (max pot size: 15cm diameter) An arrangement of flowers & foliage (max exhibit size: 45cm x 45cm) A display of at least 4 types of herbs in a jam jar 3 blooms of any one variety not mentioned above in a vase SECTION 3: BAKING, JAMS & PRESERVES Exhibit (NB: all baking items must be covered with cling film and displayed on a suitable plate or dish. Pastry items must be in a foil container.) A Plum Pie made with shortcrust pastry (in a foil container) 4 Fruit Scones 6 pieces of Shortbread A Savoury Quiche (21cm / 8 size) (in a foil container) A Swiss Roll (any type) A Loaf of Wholemeal or Granary Bread (1lb/ 450g tin size) made by hand GIVEN RECIPE CLASS: 6 Welsh Griddle Cakes made from the recipe below MEN ONLY BAKING CLASS: 3 Muffins A jar* of Strawberry Jam (label with date made) A jar* of Fruit Jelly (label with type of jelly and date made) A jar* of Marmalade (label with type of marmalade and date made) A jar* of Lemon Curd (label with date made) A jar* of Chutney or Pickle (label with type of preserve and date made) *jars & lids: Re-cycled jars are acceptable, but there must be no writing or advertising on the jars or their lids. GIVEN RECIPE: Welsh Griddle Cakes: 225g (8oz) self-raising flour, pinch salt, 100g (4oz) margarine, 50g (2oz) caster sugar, 50g (2oz) currants, 1 medium egg, 2 tbsp milk. Mix flour and salt, rub in margarine, stir in sugar and currants. Mix to a fairly stiff dough with the egg and milk. Roll out to 5mm (¼ inch) thickness and cut into rounds, re-roll the trimmings. Cook on a moderately hot greased griddle or thick bottom pan for about 3 minutes on each side. (NB: Recipe makes 15, only 6 are required for the Show.)

6 SECTION 4: HANDICRAFTS Exhibit (NB: Handicraft items must not have been entered in Southam Show before and must have been made within the past 18 months.) A hand knitted garment A piece of crochet A piece of canvas work, eg tapestry A piece of cross stitch made from a kit A piece of cross stitch NOT made from a kit A piece of embroidery made from a kit A piece of embroidery NOT made from a kit An item of handmade jewellery A handmade greeting card Painting on a Postcard (unframed, not mounted, max A5, any medium) Any other handicraft item not mentioned above SECTION 5: CHILDREN S SECTION (FREE TO ENTER) Children may enter any of the classes in this programme (with parent s permission), but the classes in Section 5 are only for children. Please be sure to state your age on the Entry Form. CLASSES FOR THE UNDER 5s ONLY C1 C2 C3 Exhibit A painting of a flower (A4 size) A decorated paper plate An arrangement of garden flowers in a jar CLASSES FOR THOSE AGED 5 AND OVER These classes will be judged in two age groups: 5-8 and 9-14 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 3 decorated Gingerbread men using the recipe given below An animal or monster made from Fruit and Vegetables A Miniature Garden in a seed tray (approx 47cm x 31cm) A decorated Plant Pot (maximum size 15cm diameter) An arrangement of garden flowers in a jar Gingerbread men Recipe: (NB this recipe makes about 15 gingerbread men, but only 3 are required for the Show). 350g (12oz) plain flour, 175g (6oz) light soft brown sugar, 100g (4oz) butter, softened, 1 medium egg, 4 tbsp golden syrup, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1½ - 2 tsp of ground ginger. Mix flour, butter, ground ginger and bicarbonate of soda until crumbly. Add sugar, syrup and egg to make a firm pastry mix. Roll out to approx 5mm ( ¼ in) thick. Cut into shapes. Place onto greased/non-stick baking tray, with space to allow for them spreading out. Bake at 180 o C / 350 o F / Gas Mark 4 for approx 15 minutes. Decorate. The organisers of Southam Flower & Produce Show are very grateful for the help, advice and support of Southam Town Council, Southam First, Southam WI, Southam Lions, Southam Allotments Association, Southam In Bloom, Southam Gardening Club, and all our Trophy sponsors, Show Judges and volunteers.

7 Southam Flower & Produce Show: Entry Form By completing this form, you agree to abide by the Rules of Southam Flower & Produce Show. Name:... Address:... Telephone :... If you are aged under 16, please give your age here:... and ask your parent or responsible adult to sign here:... Write the class numbers and titles that you wish to enter. You may enter as many classes as you like, but no more than one entry per class for each individual competitor. Bring a copy of this form with you on Show Day. Name of (eg 6 Runner Beans ) Office Use (Photocopies of this entry form are accepted.) Total number of classes entered:.... x 20p (Sections 1-4) Total amount payable:....(for office use:... ) Entry fee is 20p per class, but classes in Section 5 are free to enter.

8 Summer Homes & Gardens At The Garden Lovers Garden Centre See our extensive display of shrubs, trees, climbers, basket & container plants, summer bedding plants, vegetable plants, perennials, roses, paving, bird care, garden ornaments & stoneware, composts & mulches Teddy Bear Lovers! Come and see the extensive range on display Open 6 days a week Tue to Sat 9am - 5:30pm Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm Open Bank Holiday Mondays On A423 Southam Road Nr. Farnborough, Banbury OX17 1EL Tel: (01295) Where things for your garden won t cost the earth