WARKLEIGH, SATTERLEIGH AND CHITTLEHAMHOLT
98th OPEN SUMMER SHOW
Flowers, Vegetables, Preserves, cakes, handicrafts
The Village Hall, Chittlehamholt
Saturday 27th July 2024
Doors open at 2.00pm
Cream Teas, Raffle
Fun Dog Show from 1pm
Children’s Sports on the Playing field from 2:30pm
Schedules and Entry Forms are available from
Chittlehamholt Community Shop,The Exeter Inn
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| SCHEDULE of CLASSES |
To be held in The Village Hall, Chittlehamholt
Doors open at 2:00pm
Fun Dog Show at 1:00pm
Children’s Sports at 2:30pm
Running and Novelty Races on Launds Playing Field
Presentation of cups and prizes at 4:00pm
Children's prize money available from Hon. Treasurer from 3:45pm
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Hon. Secretary Mrs A Sopp Hon. Treasurer Mrs M May
Committee: Mrs H Petherick, Mrs J Taylor, Mrs A Thorne,
Mrs M Maxted Jones
All prize money for children’s classes will be - 1st £1, 2nd 50p, 3rd 30p
Will exhibitors please give attention to the regulations at the end of this schedule. All exhibits must have been grown or produced by, or be entirely the work of the exhibitor
Cups
Vegetable and Fruit Challenge Cup
For the most points in Classes 1 - 22
Corbould Challenge Cup
For the most points in Classes 23 - 34
Flowers Challenge Cup
For the most points in Classes 35 - 53
The Harris Cup
For the most points in Horticultural Classes 1-53
Pester Cup
For the most points in Classes 54 - 59
Rose Bowl Challenge Trophy
For the most points in Classes 60 - 64
James Acty Cup
For the most points in Classes 65 - 73
Domestic Challenge Cup
For the most points in Classes 74 - 81
The Major Ron Priddle Cup
For the most points in Classes 82 - 86
Mackenzie Challenge Cup
For the most points in Classes 87 - 91
The Trankle Trophy (7 years and under)
For the most points in Classes 92 - 95
Please make sure that your exhibit is entered into the correct class.
Any mistakes will not be corrected on the day of the show.
The Vegetable and Fruit Challenge Cup
Sponsored by The Exeter Inn
CAMRA North Devon Pub of the Year 2023
1 5 Round Potatoes, White
2 5 Kidney Potatoes, White
3 5 Round Potatoes, Coloured
4 5 Kidney Potatoes, Coloured
5 Dish of 6 Heaviest Potatoes
6 5 Salad Potatoes, any variety
7 6 Pods of Peas
8 6 Pods of Mangetout
9 6 Pods of French Beans
10 6 Broad Beans, any variety
11 6 Runner Beans
12 6 Shallots, any variety
13 6 Onion Sets, Trimmed, any variety
14 3 Onions grown from seed, any variety
15 4 Carrots, Long
16 4 Carrots, Stump
17 3 Parsnips
18 3 Beetroot, Globe or Round
19 2 Heads of Cabbage
20 2 Lettuce
21 Any vegetable not mentioned in classes 1 -20
22 A Weird and Wonderful Vegetable
Vegetables should be free from dust and the tops trimmed, unless otherwise stated.
Class 22 is intended to champion less than perfect vegetables which are just as tasty and should not be wasted.
The Corbould Challenge Cup
Sponsored by Helen Hollick, USA Today bestselling local author of historical fiction, nautical adventure and cosy mysteries
23 6 Sprigs of Parsley
24 3 Sprigs of Fresh Herbs (not Parsley)
25 7 Single fruits of any one variety of soft fruit, with stems
26 4 Sticks of Rhubarb
27 4 Dessert Apples
28 Shelled Peas in a small transparent dish (covered)
29 2 Spring Onions
30 2 Decorative Lettuce
31 4 Cherry Tomatoes
32 3 Courgettes
33 1 Cut Flower, 1 Vegetable
34 4 Hens’ Eggs
The Flowers Challenge Cup
Sponsored by Bob and Sylvie Banks
35 10 Sweet Peas, mixed colours
36 4 Pompom type Dahlias
37 3 Cactus Dahlias
38 3 Dahlias, any other variety
39 1 Gladiolus
40 3 Roses
41 2 Heads of Hydrangea
42 4 Pansies or Violas, displayed on a board
43 3 Stems of Perennials, 3 kinds
44 4 French Marigold blooms, displayed on a board
45 4 Fuchsia blooms, Single, displayed on a board
46 4 Fuchsia blooms, Double, displayed on a board
47 3 Stems of Annuals, 3 kinds
48 Any Flowering House plant, pot not to exceed 8” (20cm)
49 1 Pelargonium, pot not to exceed 8” (20cm)
50 A cactus or succulent, pot not to exceed 8” (20cm)
51 Any Foliage House plant, pot not to exceed 8” (20cm)
52 Any Orchid, pot not to exceed 8” (20cm)
53 A Hanging Basket display, any size
The Pester Cup
Sponsored by ‘Holistic Treatments at the Old School’ Zoeguilar@gmail.com
Exhibitors must reside within the three parishes
54 3 Sprigs of Fresh Herbs
55 A Vase of Flowers, 3 kinds
56 A pot of flowering annuals, pot not to exceed 8” (20cm)
57 A Specimen Rose
58 6 Items of Soft Fruit, with stems, (can be a mixture)
59 Any 3 different Vegetables
The Rose Bowl Challenge Trophy
Sponsored by Horseshoe Shepherd’s Lodge at Farriers
Horseshoe Shepherd's Lodge, Holiday Cottage Description
- Classic Cottages
60 A posy for an Olympic winner
61 An arrangement of 5 individual flowers (additional foliage allowed)
62 An arrangement in a sewing thimble
63 An arrangement of grasses and fruit 24” x 24” (61 x 61cm) max
64 A bowl of floating petals
Classes 60 - 63 Height Unlimited
The James Acty Cup
Sponsored by Kathy Hollick Mental support and equine sports coach, APEC Centre10 foundation coach, EFT International Accredited Practitioner
65 A pot of any Soft Fruit Jam
66 A pot of sweet Marmalade, any variety
67 A pot of Pickle or Chutney
68 A pot of Jam or Marmalade to accompany cold meats and cheese
69 A small pot of Jelly
70 A small pot of Curd, any flavour
71 A pot of Honey
72 A shelled Hard-boiled hen’s egg
73 A bottle of Fruit Gin or Vodka
All preserves to be correctly presented. No visible trademarks on jars or lids.
The Domestic Challenge Cup
Sponsored by Anne and Ron Thorne
74 A small White loaf (1lb tin maximum)
75 A child's Birthday cake - judged on decoration only
76 A Chocolate fatless sponge
77 Cherry and Almond cake (Recipe supplied)
78 4 Cheese Scones
79 4 Sausage Rolls (shortcrust pastry)
80 An individual Vegetarian pasty
81 4 Peppermint Creams
All food items should be covered with clear food wrap
Doilies under sweet food only
Fun Dog Show at The Village Hall Chittlehamholt
11 Fun Classes from 1pm
Best Puppy (under 18 months)
Handsomest Dog
Prettiest Bitch
Best Young Handler (11 and under)
Best Solid Colour
Best markings/coloured
Golden Oldie (10 and over)
Oddest pair of dogs
Waggiest Tail
Best Trick
Best in Show
Entry 50p per dog per class
All classes open to all ages, human and canine (unless otherwise stated)
All dogs to be kept on a lead at all times.
Please clean up after your dog. Bins and water will be provided
Followed by Free Children’s Sports on Launds Field from 2:30pm
The Major Ron Priddle Cup
Sponsored by Tim and Heather Baker
A special prize of a voucher for a pottery painting session will be donated by Mole Resort for the best exhibit in class 86
82 A Knitted toy
83 A Patchwork or Quilted Article (must be all own work)
84 A Landscape - related Picture, any medium (not photography) 18” x 18” (46 x 46cm) max
85 An Item made of wood
86 Any other piece of Craft, not included above (class may be split if sufficient entries of a similar type)
The Mackenzie Challenge Cup
photography classes
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| 87 clouds |
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| 88 mosses and lichens |
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| 89 gates |
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| 90 wild flowers |
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| 91 the colour purple |
All photographs, maximum 8” x 6” (20 x 15cm) and unframed please.
The Fred Scrivener Memorial Shield
Sponsored by Bob and Sylvie Banks
The Trankle Trophy - 7 years and under
92 A painted Stone
93 4 Rice Krispie cakes
94 An A4 picture or pattern made with stickers
95 A Dinosaur made from Playdoh
The Kingdon Perpetual Cup - 8 to 11 years inclusive
96 A garden on a dinner plate
97 A Pizza
98 An A4 abstract piece of art (any medium)
99 A bracelet made of any materials
In all Children’s classes, age must be attached to the entry, and included on the entry form. These are the free classes (92 - 99)
The Blackwell Challenge Shield - Men Only
Sponsored by Uplands, Chittlehamholt
100 A posy for a child
101 A sandwich
102 An origami bird or animal
103 A cricket Haiku
104 A Jam filled Victoria Sandwich
Class 77 Cherry and Almond Cake
225g (8oz) Flour 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
170g (6oz) Margarine 170g (6oz) sugar
3 Eggs 57g (2oz) Ground Almonds
85g (3oz) Glace Cherries A little Vanilla Essence
Sieve the flour and baking powder together. Stir in the ground almonds and the cherries cut into quarters. Cream the margarine and sugar together. Beat in each egg separately, stir in the dry ingredients adding a little milk if necessary. Add a few drops of vanilla essence. Place in a greased and lined 18cm (7”) tin. Bake in a moderate oven for approximately 1 1/4 hours
A few tips for anyone new to showing
Entries in all classes should be according to the schedule
A specimen rose is one flower only, with no extra buds
Pot sizes are inside top diameter measurements
In Floral art, accessories are allowed in exhibits but not in arrangements
If you are unsure of how to present/display your entry please give us a ring and we will get clarification for you
Please remember this is a fun annual event, and you can try again next year, just enjoy.
The Committee acknowledges with gratitude, support given by:
St John’s Nursery Barnstaple
Home - St Johns Garden Centre
Chittlehamholt, Satterleigh and Warkleigh Village Hall
www.chittlehamholtvillagehall.co.uk
Chittlehamholt Village Shop
www.chittlehamholtshop.co.uk
Kingdon Perpetual Cup (8 - 11 years)
For the most points in Classes 96 - 99
Blackwell Challenge Shield
For the most points in Classes 100 - 104
The PJ Edwards Cup
For the most points in Classes 1 - 6 (Potatoes)
The Mr and Mrs Tom Wright Memorial Cup
For the most points in Classes 7 - 11 (Peas and Beans)
The Peter Cole Perpetual Cup
For the most points in Classes 12 - 14 (Onions)
The Harris Cup
For the most points in Horticultural Classes 1-53
Ron Kingdon Memorial Trophy
For the best exhibit in Class 35 (Sweet Peas)
Gardening Club Trophy
For the best Hanging Basket, Class 53
Step By Step Patchwork Centre Challenge Cup
For the most points in Class 83
Fred Scrivener Memorial Shield
For the best exhibit in Children’s Classes
Lornian Cup Girls Sports
Owen Sports Cup Boys Sports
1 All completed entry forms to be returned to Mrs H Petherick (4 Taw View Chittlehamholt 01769540494) before 9:00pm on Wednesday 24th July 2024.
Late entries will not be accepted.
2 An entrance fee of 20 pence per exhibit must accompany each entry form.
Please note only children’s classes are free.
3 Individual exhibitors must complete separate entry forms.
(available at the Village Shop or the Exeter Inn)
4 Exhibitors may enter no more than two exhibits in any one class.
If the variety of an exhibit is known, please include this on your entry form.
This is for the benefit of anyone who would be interested in this information but will not affect the judging in any way.
5 Exhibitors are responsible for the proper placing of cards on their exhibits,
which will be available on arrival at the reception desk.
6 Children’s exhibits must indicate their age only.
7 All exhibits must have been grown or produced by, or be entirely the work of the exhibitor, and must not have been exhibited at this show on any previous occasion. All plants must have been owned by the exhibitor for at least 3 months.
8 All cross-stitch, tapestry and needlework must be unframed.
9 The Village Hall will be open from 08:30am on the show day and all exhibits must be on their relevant show bench by 10:30am
10 All vegetables must be washed, free from dust and tops trimmed,
unless otherwise stated.
11 The standard of an exhibit must be high enough to warrant the award of a prize. If you are unsure how to present/display your entry please give the Honorary Secretary a call to clarify prior to the show. The Judge’s decision is final.
12 Exhibits must not be removed from the benches until after the presentation of the cups.
13 The Village Show Committee will not be responsible for any damage to the exhibits.
14 The Exhibitor who wins the same cup for three consecutive years will be presented with a special rosette.
15 All winning exhibitors will be responsible for having their name engraved on the cup and must return the cup in a clean condition to the Honorary Secretary by
July 1st prior to the next show
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Looking back...
Summer Show 2023
HUGE
thank you to the show committee
and all the helpers!
well done to everyone!
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| (photo: Alison Sopp) |
(photos below: Maria Steele-Kendrick
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| an arrangement for a bridesmaid |
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| an arrangement in a thimble |
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(below photos: Kathy Hollick)
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| Exhibit depicting the Coronation 1st & best in section Helen Hollick |
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| Exhibit 'Wimbledon' First Prize (Helen Hollick did the croquet scene from Alice in Wonderland ... Wimbledon is the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club) |
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| Photography: Bees 1st: Kathy Hollick |
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| A weird vegetable 1st Ron Hollick |
more photographs from the show can be found here:
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| an exhibit representing The Pandemic |
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| an exhibit representing the Platinum Jubilee |
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| an arrangement in a shot glass |
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the organisers, judges & sponsors
