Annual Show 2023. Full Show Schedule.
Although the 2023 show has now been held this page, which includes the full show schedule, will be left intact for reference. A photographic record of the show is now prepared and is displayed as a Gallery on the Gallery page of this website. It is hoped that further photographs will be added within the next few days.
Cookridge and District
Horticultural Society
78th Annual Show
Saturday 9th September 2023
at
The Methodist Church Hall,
Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7DF
(Entrance on Tinshill Road)
2.00 pm to 4.15 pm
Presentation of Awards at 3.30 pm
By David Allison, FNVS
Admission
Adults £1 or by membership card
Children under 16 free
Refreshments (available until 3.00 pm )
Raffle, Plants, Calendars, Greeting Cards,
Tombola, Cacti/Succulents, Jams/Chutney
President : Joan Hopper.
Show Secretary : Denise Watson
Chair : Ruth Straw
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Rules
1. The Show will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Standards contained in R.H.S. Show handbooks, except where under this schedule these previously do not apply.
2. Entries and Fees All Classes are open, except for class 14 and 22A. An entry fee of 50p per exhibit will be charged on all adult entries.
3. Entry Forms (together with fees) will be available and accepted at the Hall, on Friday, 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm, and on the day of the show, from 8.45 am, until 10.45 am.
4. Staging must be complete by 11.15 am, on Show Day, when the Hall and all rooms will be closed for judging.
5. Exhibits must bear a class card, obtainable from the Entry Table, placed class number uppermost.
Exhibitors to name all plants and flowers varieties where possible.
6. All Exhibits must be bona-fida products of the exhibitor. All horticultural exhibits must have been in the exhibitor’s cultivation for at least three months prior to the show.
7. Exhibits not conforming to the schedule will be disqualified.
8. The Judge’s decision is final.
9. The Committee is empowered to settle any disputes which may arise, and, for which these rules do not provide.
10. The Trophies remain the property of the Society.
Winners must return trophies to the Secretary, at least three weeks before the next Annual Show. The holder is responsible for the award, whilst it is in their possession.
11. Points will be awarded as follows:-
1st prize – 5 points
2nd prize – 3 points
3rd prize – 1 point
In the event of a tie, the Trophy, will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most first prizes. If still tied, then, second prizes etc.
12. Exhibitors may enter more than one exhibit in a class. However, only the best exhibit will qualify for a prize.
13. Exhibitors may use their own vases, bowls, plates etc. but there are Society vases available if required.
14. Prizes. If in the opinion of the judge, the exhibits in any class do not merit a prize, then, the judge shall have the power to withhold the prize or prizes.
15. Exhibits and Prize Cards must not be removed before 3.45 pm.
16. Trophies will be presented to the winners at 3.30pm.
Prizes may be collected from the Treasurer after 3.45pm.
17. Prize money not collected by 4.15 pm will be considered as a donation to the Society funds.
Flower or vegetable produce not collected by exhibitors will be available to anyone to take and for which a donation to Cookridge Gardening Club would be appreciated.
Judges
Mr Roger Storr Vegetables and Fruit.
Mr Stephen Ryan Flowers and Plants.
Miss Susan Thorpe Floral Art and Buttonholes.
Ms. Sue Seeger Art and Handicrafts
Ms. Sue Seeger Children’s Classes
Mrs Ruth Smith Cookery
Mr Tim Balls Photography
Flowers and Plants
1st Prize as stated, a card is awarded for 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize placings
Class
1. Dahlia One vase of three blooms (any variety)
First prize £10.00 voucher donated by Halls of Heddon
2. Dahlia A container of mixed dahlia for all round effect
First prize 150 litre bag of Strulch
3. Dahlia One vase of three pom pom dahlias
First prize £2.00 voucher donated by Courtyard Planters
4. Rose One hybrid tea large flowered
First prize £2.00 donated by Aire Valley Trees
5. Rose Three hybrid tea large flowered
First prize £5.00 voucher donated by High Trees
6. Rose One stem floribunda
First prize 150 litre bag of Strulch
7. Rose A container for all round effect (any type or variety)
First prize £2.00
8. Sweet Peas One vase of nine stems (any variety)
First prize £2.00 donated by Aire Valley Trees
9. Pansy / Viola Container of six blooms
First prize £2.00 voucher donated by Courtyard Planters
10. Chrysanthemums One vase of three chrysanthemums
First prize £2.00 voucher donated by Courtyard Planters
11. Heather A container of cut heather
First prize 150 litre bag of Strulch
12. Shrub foliage A container of shrub foliage (space 24 inches)
– excluding flowers & berries.
First prize £5.00 voucher donated by Moss and Moor
13. Bloom One specimen bloom
First prize £2.00
14. Garden Flowers A container of garden flowers (space 24 inches)
First prize 150 litre bag of Strulch
Please note, entry to class 14 is restricted to members only
1st Prize as stated, a card is awarded for 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize
Floral Art
Class
15. Child Bridesmaid’s HeadbandFirst prize £5.00 voucher
donatedby Leeds House of Flowers
16. Table decoration – First prize £5.00 voucher
“King’s Coronation” donatedby Bloms
17. “ Wind in the Willows” First prize £5.00 voucher donated
by Swincar Nurseries
18. A Woodland Walk First prize £5.00 voucher donated
by Leeds House of Flowers
19. Miniature arrangement –
In a picture frame (no biggerFirst prize £5.00 donated by
than 6” x 6”, including frame) Peter Blackwell
Pot Plants
20. Display of three plants First prize £10.00 voucher donated
(in or out of container) by Halls of Heddon
21. One flowering Begonia First prize £5.00 voucher donated by Moss and Moor Garden Centre
22. One flowering Fuchsia First prize £5.00 voucher, High Trees
22A Begonia ‘Non Stop’First prize £25 voucher donated by
(CGC Members class only)Daleside Nurseries
23. One flowering pot plant First prize £5.00 voucher
(excluding fuchsia & begonia) donated by Swincar Nurseries
24. One foliage plant First prize £3.00 donated by Aire Valley Trees
25. One cacti or succulent First prize £5.00 voucher
donated by Swincar Nurseries
26. One flowering Orchid First prize £5.00 voucher
donated by Swincar Nurseries
Fruit
27. Three apples (eating variety) First prize £2.00
28. Three apples (cooking variety) First prize £2.00
29. Plate of top fruit (excluding apples) First prize £2.00
30. Plate of soft fruit First prize £2.00
Vegetables
1st Prize as stated, a card is awarded for 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize
Class
31. Potatoes Four potatoes, any variety
First prize £5.00 voucher donated by W. Robinson & Son
32. Runner Beans Six runner beans
First prize 150 litre bag of Strulch
33. Carrot / Parsnip Three with Tops
First prize 150 litre bag of Strulch
34. Squash/Marrow One specimen (any variety)
First prize £2.00
35. Onions Three onions (from sets, trimmed and tied)
First prize £5.00 voucher donated by W. Robinson & Son
36. Beetroot Three globe, oval or long beetroot (with tops)
First prize £5.00 voucher donated by W. Robinson & Son
37. Tomatoes Five tomatoes (any standard variety)
First prize 150 litre bag of Strulch
38. Tomatoes Seven tomatoes (small/cherry variety)
First prize 150 litre bag of Strulch
39. Vegetables An exhibit of any vegetable (not previously listed)
First prize £5.00 voucher donated by W. Robinson & Son
40 Misshape 1 Misshape vegetable, any (comical/unusual)
First prize £2.00
41. Salad 4 Salad Items (home grown & presented on a tray)
First prize £2.00
42. Herbs A collection of mixed herbs
First prize Vegetable Society Millennium Plate
The Cookridge Master Gardener Class
Class
43. An arrangement of two vases of flowers, and two types of vegetables,
From the list below:-
Flowers Vegetables
Three dahlias Squash/Marrow
Three roses 6 runner beans
Three chrysanthemums 3 beetroot (with tops)
Six sweet peas 3 onions (trimmed and tied)
Six annuals (any variety) 4 potatoes
Three Gladioli 5 Tomatoes (standard variety)
3 Carrots / Parsnips (with tops)
First prize: Cookridge Master Gardeners Shield
+ £10.00 voucher donated by Langlands Garden Centre
Photography
First prize as stated 2nd Prize Card 3rd Prize Card
Colour prints unframed not to exceed 8 inches by 6 inches
44. Water World First Prize £5.00*
45. ‘Growing Together’ – the CGC motto. First Prize £5.00*
*Each prize is kindly donated by CGC Webmaster Geoff Lawson
46. King’s Coronation First Prize £2.00
47. Wild Yorkshire First Prize £2.00
48. Four-legged Friends First Prize £2.00
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Arts and Crafts
(Created in the last 12 months)
First prize as stated 2nd prize card 3rd prize card
49. A painting (any medium) First prize £3.00
donated by CGC member Peter Blackwell
50. A Hand embroidered article First prize £3.00
51. Any hand knitted or crocheted garment, toy, etc. First prize £3.00
52. Any example of Arts and Crafts First prize £3.00
donated by CGC member Peter Blackwell
53. An item of handmade jewellery First prize £3.00
Cookery
Classes 54 – 62 – Exhibitor with most points in these classes wins
the Cookridge Cookery Trophy & £10 voucher from The Cove, Horsforth
First prize as stated 2nd Prize Card 3rd Prize Card
All exhibits to be home made. No proprietary brand mixes allowed.
54. Jam One jar of jam (any fruit, labelled & dated) First prize £2.00
55. Savoury 4 Savoury rolls First prize £2.00
56. Cake Victoria sandwich (two cakes any size) First prize £2.00
Filling of your choice.
57. Fruit Pie Any fruit (indicate flavour) First prize £2.00
maximum 10” diameter
58. Flan Savoury flan/quiche (indicate flavour) First prize £2.00
59. Biscuits 4 Digger biscuits (see BBC Food recipe)First prize £2.00
60. Cake Recipe Ginger and Parsnip Cake with Ginger Buttercream
A zesty cake with the right amount of spiciness for a different dessert
First prize £3.00
Cake 250 g White SR Flour200 g Grated Parsnips
1 tspn Baking Powder 1&half tspn Vanilla Bean Paste
1 tspn Bicarbonate of Soda 125 g Salted Butter (melted and slightly cooled)
1 tspn Salt
2 tspn Ground GingerIcing and Filling
100 g Golden Castor Sugar 150 g Icing Sugar
100 g Light Muscavado Sugar 75 g Salted Butter
2 Stem Ginger Balls cut in small chunks 2 tbspn Stem Ginger Syrup
3 Large Eggs (beaten) 2 tspn Ground Ginger
1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Stem Ginger Balls for decoration
Grease & line 2x20cm/8 inch cake tin. Preheat oven 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
1. Sift flour into bowl and combine baking powder, bicarbonate, salt, ground ginger & sugars
2. Stir through the stem ginger to coat in flour mixture 3. In another bowl mix together eggs, parsnips,vanilla extract and butter 4. Pour onto flour mixture and fold in well but don’t over mix. Add a little milk if mixture is too stiff 5. Divide equally between tins, spreading evenly
6. Bake for 25 mins until springy to the touch 7. Leave to cool a little before turning out onto cooling wrack.to cool further 8. For the icing beat the icing sugar, ground ginger, butter and ginger syrup until light and fluffy 9. Ice the top of one cake with half the icing then place the other cake on top and spread remaining icing. Decorate top with chopped stem ginger.
61. Loaf of bread – hand or machine made, white or brown First prize £2.00
62. Scones 4 Fruit scones First prize £2.00
Classes for Children & Young People
(no entry fee, age on entry card )
Prizes: A selection of suitable prizes kindly donated by
Horsforth Stationery for best exhibit for classes 63 – 68
63. A Scarecrow Any size
64. Vegetable Animal, person or alien made of vegetables
65. Garden art Paint or colour a pebble/rock
66. Two decorated biscuits Judged by decoration
Collages to Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles IIl
and judged as the most creative and eye catching displays
67. Individual Collage: The Coronation of King Charles III
A child’s individual entry of a decorative picture collage
to celebrate the coronation on Saturday 6 May 2023
Size: No larger than A4 (21 cm x 30 cm)
Age to be shown on the front, name on the back
68.Group Collage: The Coronation of King Charles III
A decorative picture collage created by a group of children.
King Charles officially became Sovereign on 8 September 2022
The ceremonial coronation is a religious service that requires the
King to swear an oath before his country. It took place this year on
the Saturday 6th May at Westmister Abbey, where the service has
been carried out for more than 900 years. Sitting in King Edward’s chair King Charles received the orb and sceptres together with the magnificent crown of St. Edward.
The King will be the 40th monarch to be crowned in the abbey.
Size: No larger than A3 (29 cm x 42 cm)
Group name to be shown on the front with individual names & ages
on the back
Schedule of Trophies
The Cookridge Master Gardeners Shield Winner of class 43
The Greg Mulholland Trophy Best horticultural exhibit in the show
Cookridge Flower Trophy Most points in classes 1 to 13
A B Lawson Rose Bowl Most points in classes 1 to 3
Richard Perkin Rose Trophy Most points in classes 4 to 7
G. C. R. Challenge Cup Best exhibit in class 13
Sydney Halton Memorial Cup Best exhibit in class 14
Donald Kaberry 21st Anniversary Cup Most points in classes 15 to 19
Harry Whitely Trophy Best exhibit in classes 21 to 26
The Gatehouse Cup Most points in classes 31 to 41
Percy Robinson Cup Most points in classes 37 and 38
Vegetable Society Millennium Plate Winner of class 42
Reg Tyas Jubilee Cup Winner of class 20
The Cookridge Fruit Award Most points in classes 27 to 30
Challenge Spoon Winner of class 62
Cookridge Cookery Trophy Most points in classes 54 to 62
Cookridge Diamond Jubilee Cup Most points in classes 44 to 48
Kathleen Tyas Jubilee Cup Most points in classes 49 to 53
Children Craft / Gardening Award Best exhibit in classes 63 to 68
Banksian Medal to be awarded for the most points in horticultural classes.
Winners of previous 2 years excluded.
Trophies to be held for one year by the respective winners
All 2022 trophies to be returned at the beginning of August 2023 to
Denise Watson ( Tel. 0113 2502899 )
or Ruth Straw (Tel. 07951 361020 )
Thank you for supporting your local Show
| THE COMMITTEE DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSS OF ANY EXHIBITS OR ACCESSORIES | |||||
In addition to the prizes awarded by the Society we would like to thank the
following companies and local sponsors for their generous sponsorship of prizes for this year’s show:-
Aire Valley Trees Services, Leeds
Animal Planet, Pet Shop, Tinshill Road
Bloms Bulbs, Bedford
Chana Stores, Mr Singh, Henshaw Lane, Yeadon
Caring for Life Garden Centre, Otley Old Road
Calverley Deli and Coffee Shop
Cliff bank Nursery, Huby
Courtyard Planters, Otley
The Cove Fishbar, Horsforth
Daleside Nurseries, Killinghall
Gusto Restaurant, Otley Old Road, Leeds
Halls of Heddon, Nursery, Newcastle upon Tyne
High Trees Garden Centre, Otley Old Road
Hobbycraft Store, Guiseley
Horsforth Stationery, Town Street, Horsforth
Langlands Garden Centre, York Road, Whinmoor
Lawrence Gaunt Opticians, Ireland Wood Surgery
Leeds House of Flowers, Lawnswood
Moss & Moor Garden Centre, Coutances Way, Ilkley
Otley Garden Centre, Pool Road, Otley
Palmers Plants, Rodley
RHS Harlow Carr
Strulch, straw garden mulch supplies
Swincar Nurseries, Chevin End Road, Guiseley
Tesco Express, Green Lane, Cookridge
W. Robinson & Son (Seeds & Plants)
An Extra Thank You to individual members of the Society
who have sponsored classes
The show date for your diary next year
14th September 2024. Date and venue to be confirmed
Printed by: Horsforth Stationery
122 Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 4AH
info@horsforthstat.co.uk
