SUMMER SHOW

SATURDAY 11th July 2026

Show Schedule, Rules & Hints for Exhibitors

Members may make more than one entry in classes marked with* but different varieties

Division 1 - Flowers

1. Roses, large- flowered and grown for fragrance - one bloom*

2. Roses, large- flowered and one or more varieties - three blooms*

3. Roses, cluster- flowered - three sprays

4. Roses, one variety - one bud, one bloom, one blown*

5. Sweet peas, mixed - five stems

6. Annuals or biennials, any kind or variety or mixed - five stems*

7. Herbaceous perennials, single variety not suited to other named class – three sprays

8. Best flower in the garden other than a rose - one bloom or spray

9. Bulbs or corms, one variety, five stems

10. Flowering shrub or tree, one spray in bloom*

11. Shrub or tree – grown for foliage, one spray*

12. Clematis - five blooms

13. Mixed flowers, not as an arrangement - no fewer than four kinds

14. Mixed foliage, not as an arrangement - no fewer than four kinds

15. Indoor pot plant, any - pot must not exceed 20cm width

16. Outdoor pot plant, any - pot must not exceed 20cm width

17. Dahlia various – three blooms

18. Flower arrangement in an ‘Unusual container’ (see ‘Rules for exhibitors’ see below, item 19)

Division 1 – Fruit

19.Soft fruit other than currants or gooseberries, one variety - dish of nine *

20.Currants red or black, 150 grams of similar sizes – one variety*

21.Gooseberries, one variety - dish of nine *

22.Rhubarb, foliage cut to 10 cm - three sticks

Division 1: Vegetables

23. Broad beans, six pods – one variety*

24. Runner beans, six pods - one variety*

25.Beans other than broad or runner, six pods - one variety*

26.Peas, nine pods - one variety*

27.Lettuce, one variety - two lettuces *

28.Potatoes, one variety - four potatoes*

29.Culinary herbs, four different named herbs - not in flower - not to exceed 30cm high

30.Any other vegetable/salad – one variety *

31.Collection of vegetables, three examples of four different kinds

32.Ugliest vegetable

Division 2: Homecrafts/Cookery

33.Marmalade - one jar*

34.Soft fruit jam - one jar*

35.Fruit jelly- one jar*

36.Chutney – one jar*

37.Fruit curd * (see ,Hints for exhibitors, below)

38. German apple cake (see sample recipe at on https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/german_apple_cake_59663)

39. Vegetarian savoury tart - own pastry

40. Malted bread – one loaf (see sample recipe at: https://fussfreeflavours.com/basic-malted-loaf/)

41. Coffee and walnut butterfly cakes - plate of four (see suggested recipe at: https://maryberryrecipes.co.uk/mary-berry-coffee-and-walnut-cupcakes/)

Craft

42. Art or photography – A single flower

43. Art or photography - Flowers from my garden

44. Any other medium – A single flower

Division 3: Children

45. Decorated flowerpot person (see sample ideas at: https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/flower-pot-people/)

46. Vegetable vehicle (see sample ideas at: https://www.pinterest.com)

47. Iced fairy cakes with a ‘Bug’ theme – plate of four (see sample ideas at https://www.pinterest.com)

RULES FOR EXHIBITORS

All flowers, fruit and vegetables shown must have been grown from seed by or have been in the possession and cultivation of the Exhibitor for at least six weeks prior to the show.
No Exhibitor shall enter more than one exhibit in the same class, except where stated
Exhibitors using the same garden may enter the same class separately but must submit different varieties.
Where additional entries are permitted by *, different varieties are required. Multiple items within a single exhibit should comprise a single variety unless otherwise stated.
All Exhibits in Homecrafts and Children's classes must be the unaided work of the Exhibitor. A relative or friend may stage for, or assist, the Exhibitor.
Garnish may be used but will receive no points.
Exhibitors must provide their own plates, dishes and vases – unless stated otherwise. The Committee will not be responsible for these or any personal property.
Plant pots must not exceed 20cm maximum dimension.
Class entry cards will be available to Exhibitors from the Show Secretary at the time specified for staging the Show and must be placed ‘Name’ downwards by the Exhibitor against each exhibit.
Exhibits, excluding Homecrafts, will be judged according to current RHS Show Handbook and WI Rules (available from Amazon.co.uk). Items which are ‘Not according to Schedule’ (NAS) will not be marked. The Committee reserves the right to inspect gardens or allotments from which the produce has been entered for competition in order to be satisfied that the conditions governing competitive exhibits are fulfilled.
Competent judges will be appointed. Their decisions will be final. They will have power to give extra prizes or, if the exhibits are not deemed worthy, to withhold or reduce the prizes offered.
Any protest must be made in writing and delivered to the Show Secretary within one hour after the opening of the Show. The decision of the Protest Committee shall be final.
Entries shall be made by e-mail or using the printed forms enclosed with the Schedule and must be submitted by THE TIME SHOWN ON THE SHOW ENTRY FORMS.
Late entries may be refused at the discretion of the Show Secretary.
Exhibits for the Spring Show 2026 must be submitted and staged from 6.45pm- 7.15pm in WH Village hall.
The Cups for the Spring Show will be awarded after the Event. Exhibits must be taken away at the end of the evening.
Exhibits for the Summer Show must be delivered to the hall between 8:30am and 10:30am and staged on the day of the Show, after which time exhibitors will be excluded and judging will commence.
The Cups for the Summer Show will be presented at 4:00pm. Exhibits must be removed by 4:30pm.
In line with RHS policy, the Committee has decided to ban the use of floral foam at all shows. ‘FibreFloral TM’, a natural product based on volcanic basalt rock with a bio-based binder that is derived from rapidly renewable materials, is acceptable.

HINTS FOR EXHIBITORS

Fruit & Vegetables

1. Freshness and uniformity count more than size.

2. All fruits and vegetables with stalks should be shown with stalks attached.

3. Stalks should remain on soft fruit.

4. All fruit should be wiped, not polished to avoid damaging the bloom.

5. Use a soft cloth for washing vegetables as skins of some vegetables are easily damaged.

6. Naming of horticultural exhibits is an advantage and of interest to other exhibitors and those viewing the shows. Variety labels will be available from the Show Secretary on the morning of the show.

7. Do not hesitate to consult a Show or Main Committee member if in any doubt.

Flowers

1. If flowers in a class are of comparable quality, the larger matched exhibit will usually be considered better.

2. Single stem roses should include up to two side buds, but when three blooms are specified, side buds should be removed.

3. Roses with “confused centres” will be downgraded.

4. Guard petals on roses should be left on.

5. “Best Bloom” exhibits should be a single bloom and not include any additional bud.

Large sprays should be staged vertically and should not occupy excessive space.

Home Craft

1. Jars for jams, jellies and marmalade may be any size to suit the exhibit but must be sealed with either a wax disc and cellophane cover or a new twist top (no wax disc needed).

2. Recycled lids, if used, must be in excellent condition, and free from commercial marks.

3 All jars must be full and labelled showing contents and date made (day, month & year).

4. Jams and chutneys should not be more than twelve months old at date of display.

5. Lemon and other fruit curds are NOT true preserves and MUST have a wax disc and cellophane cover.

6. Preserves containing vinegar must be at least 2 months old and covered with a new vinegar proof twist top (no wax disc needed). New jars and twist tops can usually be obtained from: Lakeland Ltd., 7-11 Swan Lane, Guildford or via the internet.

7. Bread machines may be used unless stated otherwise but packet mixes are not allowed.

8. Pastry should be homemade for preference unless stated otherwise and is best baked in a tin.

9. Numbers and sizes specified should be respected. Non-conformance may result in rejection from class as ‘Not as Schedule’(NAS).