1889 – 2024 Annual Schedule 2024 Affiliated to The Royal Horticultural Society & The Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies SPONSORED BY COOLINGS NURSERIES Shows held in Knockholt Village Centre Summer Show Saturday 29th June Autumn Show Saturday 14th September Staging of exhibits 8.30am – 11am Shows open to the public from 2.15pm Presentation of awards at 4.00pm www.knockholthorticulturalsociety.co.uk
2 A FEW WORDS FROM THE CHAIMAN 2024 As snow drifts down from the cold and grey January sky it is a perfect moment to stay snug and reflect on another busy and successful year for your Society. Following our AGM in March, May saw us take our annual ‘trip out of the village’ to a rain sodden Goddards Green Garden which we thoroughly enjoyed though we were all glad to get inside the 500 year old Clothiers Hall for delicious tea & cake. -It was though, a dry May day for the open garden event at Pogles Place which saw 200 visitors enjoy more tea & cake whilst being serenaded by the Green Street Blues. The event including match funding from The Cazenove Association raised £3500 for Hospice in the Weald and in response to this donation, it was pointed out that KHS had raised over £18,000 for Hospice over the past few years….we are immensely proud of this achievement. The summer and autumn shows were both well attended with new entrants among the prize winners whilst in October we were delighted to support the flower festival with our own display, ‘All is Safely Gathered In’. November we held our annual and raucous Quiz night in the village centre which amongst much hilarity raised £400 for Children in Need. A sad fact about Horticultural Societies in Kent is that many have closed over the past few years due to dwindling membership. Your Committee is very alert to this trend and in addition to promoting all we do we are also beginning a liaison with Halstead Horticultural Society to offer mutual support and shared events….more on this as matters develop. And so to this year where our first event will be the AGM at 7.30 on Friday March 1st which as always will be supplemented by Cheese & Wine and a talk by Hazel from Castle (Lavender) Farm….do please join us. At the AGM I will be stepping down as Chairman having relished the task for the past 11 years. It will be for the membership to select my successor on the evening but in advance may I wish them every success. I would also wish to thank my Committee and all the members of the Society for your unstinting support during my tenure. Clwyd Roberts
3 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE 2024 PRESIDENT Jackie Metcalf VICE PRESIDENT Anna Glasspool CHAIRMAN Clwyd Roberts 01959 535002 VICE CHAIRMAN Juliet Peters 01959 533307 SECRETARY Judith Pitman 01959 534300 TREASURER Helen Cowley 01959 535163 COMMITTEE Neil Rae 01959 533139 Helen Balfour 01959 533454 Steve Maines 01959 533558
4 DIARY DATES FOR 2024 Friday 1st March 7.30pm Knockholt Village Centre AGM and Cheese & Wine Evening Talk provided by Castle Farm Shoreham Lavender Farm Saturday 29th June 8.30am – 11.00am (exhibitors only) Summer Show 2.15pm - 4.00pm (open to public) Knockholt Village Centre Saturday 6th July Knockholt Carnival All day Wednesday 10th July Day Trip – Gonnington House and Gardens Saturday 14th September 8.30 to11.00am (exhibitors only) Autumn Show 2.15 to 4.00pm (open to public) Knockholt Village Centre Friday 15th November 7.30pm Knockholt Village Centre Annual Quiz
5 SHOW REGULATIONS 1. Up to three awards may be made in each class. 2. No more than one prize may be awarded to an exhibitor in any one class but exhibitors may submit a maximum of three entries in any class. Should an exhibitor, having received one prize in a class, merit, with a further entry, an award, the Judges may recognise this by awarding a “Highly Commended”. 3. The Judges may, at their discretion, withhold any prize, in any class or “Best In Section” if, in their judgement, the standard of the exhibits is inadequate. Highly Commended awards or awards of merit or recognition may be made by the Judges when an exhibit justifies this. 4. Any complaints regarding the exhibits shall be made in writing, be specific and handed with a £5 deposit to the Society Secretary before 3.00pm on the day of the Show. The deposit shall be returned if the protest is upheld by a Committee appointed for this purpose. 5. It is a rule of the Society that exhibitors must be members of the Society. New membership may be accepted on the day of the Show. The only exceptions to this will be Floral Arrangement classes, where members from associated clubs and societies are welcome to exhibit, and for children of Knockholt Village for the children’s classes. Trophies however cannot be awarded outside the Society. 6. All exhibits must be left in position until after prize giving. JUDGES The Committee would like to thank the Judges who generously give their time and contribute to making the Shows a success. AWARDS All cups and trophies remain the property of the Society and are held for one year only. Points will be awarded on a 3, 2, 1 basis for each class over the year.
6 ADVICE FOR EXHIBITORS Study show schedules Read the rules carefully Take materials for arranging flowers in vases ie moss, paper etc Take secateurs/scissors/knife as necessary Take extra blooms and vegetables in case of damage Make sure the vases have sufficient water Wash clean all root vegetables Reduce foliage on beet, carrot and parsnips to 3” Name varieties where appropriate Cucumbers and courgettes should be shown with flowers still adhering where possible Do not overdress onions—remove loose outer skin only Do not exhibit peas and beans without stalks Do not polish apples, pears or stone fruit Do not exhibit stone and soft fruit, apples and pears without stalks
7 DEFINITIONS Container/Pot of any shape, colour or texture Dish/Plate supplied by the Society Bowl a vessel having a diameter at its mouth at least equal to, but usually greater than its height Vase a vessel having a greater height than the diameter of its mouth Foliage the leaves of any plant and/or stem bearing them Novice A person who has never won a First Prize in any Society, in that particular class or kind of entry Written entries to show secretary Judith Pitman, 44 Old London Road, Badgers Mount, TN14 7AE by Thursday preceding the show or telephone Judith on 01959 534300 or email [email protected] On the day entries to the Village Centre by 10.30am latest. Entry fees 30p per entry up to 10 entries 20p per entry from 11 to 20 entries—any additional entries FREE. Children’s entries FREE TIMETABLE 08.30 - 11.00 Staging of Exhibits 11.00 EXHIBITORS LEAVE HALL 11.30 - 13.00 Judging 14.15 Show open to the Public 16.00 Prize Giving
8 MAXIMUM POINTS FOR VEGETABLES (RHS SHOW HAND-BOOK Revised 1999) The exhibition value of any kind of vegetable is governed by the difficulty in producing a perfect dish. The maximum points for a perfect dish are as follows:- No to be Max No to be Max Exhibited Points Exhibited Points Broad Beans (12) 15 Lettuce, Butterhead, Cos & Crisp ( 2) 15 Beans, French (12) 15 Marrows ( 2) 15 Beans, Runner (12) 18 Onions, 250g or under ( 5) 15 Beetroot, Globe & Cylindrical ( 3) 15 Onions, Exhib.over 250g ( 5) 20 Beetroot, Long ( 3) 20 Parsnips ( 3) 20 Brussels Sprouts (10) 15 Peas (12) 20 Cabbages, Green ( 2) 15 Peppers, Hot ( 3) 15 Cabbages, Red ( 2) 15 Potatoes ( 5) 20 Cabbages, Savoy ( 2) 15 Pumpkins ( 1) 10 Carrots, Long ( 3) 20 Rhubarb ( 3) 15 Carrots, other than long ( 3) 18 Shallots, Exhibition (12) 18 Cauliflowers ( 2) 20 Shallots, Pickling (12) 12 Celery, Blanched or Tomatoes, large Trench ( 2) 18 (75mm min dia) ( 5) 16 Courgettes ( 3) 12 Tomatoes, medium (approx.65mm dia) ( 5) 18 Cucumbers ( 2) 16 Tomatoes, small Leeks ( 3) 20 (35mm max dia) ( 5) 12 Turnips ( 3) 15 An entry of vegetables unless otherwise specified in the show schedule shall consist of the number shown in brackets.
9 SUMMER SHOW AWARDS HOLDER 2023 Rose Challenge Cup Best Exhibit in Section A Donald Worcester President’s Cup Best Exhibit in Section B Clwyd Roberts Sam McGreedy Shield Best Exhibit in Section C Jackie Roberts Lees Trophy Best Exhibit in Section E Jackie Metcalf Coolings Cup Best Exhibit in Section F Jackie Roberts
10 CLASS LISTING FOR SUMMER SHOW SATURDAY 29th JUNE 2024 A1 FLOWER SECTION Vases in two sizes are provided 1) One stem of floribunda rose with foliage 2) One vase containing one bud and one full bloom rose, single stem 3) One vase of three miniature rose blooms, any varieties 4) One rose bloom, judged for fragrance 5) One H/T rose 6) One vase H/T roses, three stems, any variety or varieties 7) One bowl or vase of floribunda roses, not more than three stems 8) One vase of wild or old garden roses 9) One vase of sweet peas, nine stems 10) Two vases of sweet peas, six stems of distinct cultivar/colour in each vase. 11) One vase of sweet peas, to be judged for fragrance 12) One vase of flowering shrubs, in bloom, one or mixed varieties 13) One vase of annuals, single variety 14) One vase of annuals, mixed varieties 15) One vase of perennials, single variety 16) One vase of perennials, mixed varieties 17) One vase of foliage, single or mixed variety, not to exceed five stems 18) Five border pinks, mixed or one variety 19) One vase of any flower not otherwise specified
11 A2 POT AND CONTAINER SECTION 20) Single pot plant, flowering 21) Single pot plant, foliage only 22) One pot of plants in flower, single or mixed varieties 23) A single cactus in a pot 24) One bowl of cacti, single or mixed varieties 25) One miniature rose grown and exhibited in a pot (pot not to exceed 7”) 26) One fuchsia in a pot 27) One fuchsia with miniature flowers 28) Five fuchsia blooms, mixed cultivars allowed 29) Six viola or pansy blooms floating in exhibitor’s own dish 30) One pot grown pelargonium/geranium in flower 31) One hanging basket of one or more fuchsia plants of a single or mixed variety 32) A hanging basket planted for visual effect 33) A container of plants (no dimensions to exceed 15”) B VEGETABLE AND FRUIT SECTION 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded in all classes 34) One lettuce, long, any variety 35) One lettuce, round, any variety 36) One dish of three potatoes, coloured 37) One dish of three potatoes, white 38) One dish of five radishes, any one variety 39) Five sticks of rhubarb 40) Six pods of broad beans 41) One pot of growing herbs, single variety 42) One pot of growing herbs, mixed varieties 43) One vase of herbs, single variety 44) One pot of growing mint, single variety 45) One dish of peas, eight pods, single variety 46) One cucumber, house or frame 47) Three onions 48) Three courgettes, single variety
12 49) Bunch of spring onions 50) Six french beans 51) One cabbage to be staged with approx 3” stalk 52) Three heads of calabrese 53) Three beetroot 54) Any vegetable not already specified – numbers optional 55) One dish of six strawberries, single variety 56) One dish of ten raspberries, single variety 57) One dish of ten gooseberries, single variety C FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SECTION RULES FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENT An exhibit is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. Bases, drapes and backgrounds may always be used if liked and are never accessories. Natural plant materials are fresh, dried, garden, wild or made-up but never artificial. Never use artificial plant material unless a class description says you may. Oasis is to be avoided where possible due to its adverse effects on the environment. THE EXHIBIT MUST NOT EXCEED THE SIZE STATED 58) An L-shaped arrangement to brighten any room Height and length 50cms 59) Green colours are my passion An arrangement of green foliage only No floral foam. Height 60cms 60) Capture the Moment White, lilac and pink flowers with foliage only, could be staged on a hall table against a wall Any size
13 C FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SECTION CONTINUED The following class is a NOVICE CLASS for those people who have not won more than three first prizes in a flower arrangement competition: 61) A basket of garden flowers No bigger than 30 cms x 10 cms N.B. – Please make sure you advise your flower arranging entries by the Thursday preceding the show to enable the correct space to be measured for the entries.
14 D JUNIOR SECTION This section is open to all children who are resident in Knockholt, children of members or attend the Knockholt School or Rainbow Pre-school. Prize Money 1st Prize: £3 2nd Prize: £2 3rd Prize: £1 Under 5s 62) A picture of my house 63) A collection of pebbles 64) A jam jar red or yellow flowers 5 – 8 years old 65) A beach collage 66) A collection of something found in your garden or on a walk 67) A picture using your favourite colours 8 - 12 years old 68) A self portrait 69) A flower or vegetable grown by you 70) Make a gingerbread man 13 – 16 Youth Section 71) Draw a picture of your favourite pop star 72) A photograph of Knockholt in Summer
15 E PRODUCE/DOMESTIC SECTION E1 BAKING SAVOURY 73) A Traditional Cottage Loaf 74) A Vegan Picnic Pie 75) Tear and Share Garlic Bread E2 BAKING SWEET 76) A Walnut Cake 77) A plate of Shortbread 78) 6 Chelsea Buns 79) 6 Chocolate Chip Cookies E3 PRESERVES 80) A Jar of Strawberry Jam 81) A Jar of Quince Jelly 82) A Jar of Red Cabbage 83) A jar of Pickled Salsa E4 JUDGED FOR FLAVOUR 84) Home grown radish 85) Cooked new potato 86) A pod of home grown peas 87) A home grown strawberry E5 MISCELLANEOUS 88) Savoury filo pastry tarts (your own show stopper flavours!)
16 F PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION If possible all entries for this section must be delivered to Juliet Peters, The Old Post House, Main Road, Knockholt by Thursday before the show. Call Juliet on 533307 if you can’t make this deadline. They should be in a sealed envelope with your name and the class number on the reverse of each photograph. Please remember to collect them after the show. Your photos should not have been exhibited at any of our previous shows. No photo to be printed larger than 5 x 7 inches 89) Festivities 90) Reflections 91) Relaxed 92) Still Life 93) Panorama 94) My favourite photo The following class is for children under 12 95) Festivities G HANDICRAFT SECTION This is an opportunity for members of the Society to display their various handicraft skills but not in competition with each other. So if you have made any article or item (e.g. a piece of clothing, a toy, a piece of pottery, a model, painted a picture etc) please bring them along and let’s have a wonderful display of the village skills. Just call Judith on 534300 to confirm your display or displays so we can allocate space. There is no charge for this section It’s really helpful to let us know your entries in advance Please call Judith on 01959 534300 or email [email protected] before Friday evening
17 ENTRY FORM SUMMER SHOW SATURDAY 24th June 2024 NAME AGE FOR CHILD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 I hereby declare that the above exhibits were grown or created by me in my own garden/home. I enclose entry fees of £________. Signed ____________________________________________
18 AUTUMN SHOW AWARDS HOLDER 2023 Cottage Farm Cup Best Exhibit Section A James Digman Ox in Flames Cup Best Exhibit Section B Clwyd Roberts Three Horseshoes Best Exhibit Section C Jackie Roberts Cup The Blacksmiths Best Exhibit Section E Tara Lynch Cup Osmund Hill Salver Best Exhibit Section F Jackie Roberts Metcalf Cup Special Award Not awarded Additional Awards incorporating both Summer and Autumn Shows. Silver Centenary Challenge Bowl Most Points Section A Janet Brown Robin Dade Memorial Cup Most Points Section B Clwyd Roberts Cook Trophy Most Points Section C Jackie Roberts Tony Edwards Most Points Section D Heidi Coole Award Tina Eder Mem Cup Most Points Section E James Digman Ferris Trophy Most Points Section F Jackie Roberts
19 AWARDS MADE AT THE AGM March 4th 2023 Chairman’s Cup Most Points Sec A&B In 2022 Clwyd Roberts Ball Challenge Cup Most Viable Entries in 2022 Clwyd Roberts Due to unforeseen circumstances we did not hold a Summer Show in 2022 and therefore cups were just awarded based on figures at the Autumn Show – the AGM cups are therefore not appropriate for the total of the Shows in 2022
20 CLASS LISTING FOR AUTUMN SHOW SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2024 A1 FLOWER SECTION DAHLIAS 1) Mini Decorative, 3 blooms, one or more varieties 2) Small Decorative, 3 blooms, one or more varieties 3) Small Decorative, 5 blooms, one or more varieties 4) Medium Decorative, 3 blooms, one or more varieties 5) Large or Giant Decorative, 1 bloom, any variety 6) Mini Cactus/Semi Cactus, 3 blooms, one or more varieties 7) Small Cactus/Semi Cactus, 3 blooms, one or more varieties 8) Small Cactus/Semi Cactus, 5 blooms, one or more varieties 9) Medium Cactus/Semi Cactus, 3 blooms, one or more varieties 10) Large or Giant Cactus/Semi Cactus, 1 bloom, any variety 11) Small Ball, 3 blooms, one or more varieties 12) Small Ball, 5 blooms, one or more varieties 13) Pompon, 3 blooms, one or more varieties 14) Pompon, 5 blooms, one or more varieties 15) Large Pompon, 1 bloom, any variety 16) 3 vases, 3 blooms in each, each vase a different variety 17) 3 blooms of any variety not specified e.g. water lily For all dahlia classes the National Dahlia Society’s 2005 classification and rules for judging will be used and the following sizes should be noted:- Mini: Blooms up to 110mm (4.5”) Small: Blooms between 116mm (4.6”) and 170mm (6.75”) in diameter Medium: Blooms between 171mm (6.8”) and 220mm (8.75”) in diameter Large/Giant: Blooms must exceed 220mm (8.75”) in diameter Small ball: Blooms usually between 100mm (3.9”) and 150mm (5.9”) Pompon: Blooms must not exceed 52mm (2.0”) in diameter Large Pompon: Blooms between 53mm (2.1”) and 83mm (3.25”) in diameter
21 A2 POT AND CONTAINERS 18) Single pot plant, flowering 19) Single pot plant, foliage only 20) One pot containing one geranium/pelargonium plant in flower 21) One fuchsia in a pot 22) One fuchsia with miniature flowers 23) A hanging basket of one or more fuchsia plants, single or mixed varieties 24) Five fuchsia blooms, mixed cultivars allowed 25) One standard fuchsia 26) A hanging basket planted for visual effect 27) A single cactus in a pot 28) One bowl of cactus, single or mixed varieties 29) A succulent in a pot 30) Six pansy blooms floating in a dish provided by the exhibitor 31) A container of plants, no dimension to exceed 15” A3 OTHER FLOWERS 32) One vase of michaelmas daisies, three stems 33) One vase of annuals, single species 34) One vase of annuals, mixed species 35) One vase of perennials, single species 36) One vase of perennials, mixed species 37) One vase of flowers not otherwise specified 38) One vase of sedum, one stem 39) One vase of sedum, three stems 40) One vase of foliage, single or mixed varieties, not to exceed five stems 41) One vase of seedheads 42) One vase of flowering shrubs
22 B1 VEGETABLE SECTION 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded in all classes Dishes are provided 43) A collection of four kinds of vegetables as RHS list on page 9, exhibited on a tray not larger than 600mm x 600mm (24” x 24”). Garnish allowed. 44) Three potatoes, coloured 45) Three potatoes, white 46) Three beetroot, one variety 47) Five carrots, long pointed 48) Five carrots, other than long pointed 49) The longest carrot 50) A pair of parsnips 51) The longest parsnip 52) Five onions 53) The heaviest onion 54) A dish of shallots, eight bulbs 55) Three leeks 56) A pot of growing herbs 57) One vase of herbs, single variety 58) A trug of vegetables 59) A pair of vegetable marrows, for quality 60) The heaviest vegetable marrow 61) Eight runner beans, for quality 62) The longest runner bean 63) Eight french beans 64) A dish of five med/large tomatoes for conformity, size and shape 65) The heaviest truss of tomatoes, ripe or unripe 66) One truss of tomatoes, named variety, judged for quality 67) A dish of eight tomatoes – small fruited varieties (cherry) 68) Three courgettes 69) One cucumber 70) The largest pumpkin, measured by girth 71) One melon 72) One squash
23 73) One pepper, red, green or yellow 74) One lettuce 75) Any vegetable not otherwise specified – numbers optional 76) Any risqué vegetable! B2 FRUIT SECTION 77) Five eating apples, one variety 78) Five cooking apples, one variety 79) Five plums, one variety 80) Blackberries, twenty berries 81) A bunch of grapes, heaviest bunch 82) A dish of fifteen raspberries 83) Any cultivated fruit not otherwise specified 84) Hedgerow fruit, not otherwise specified, to be named
24 C FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SECTION 85) A Contemporary exhibit of twigs and ribbon Space allowed 75cm wide, 40cm deep and height unlimited No floral foam to be used Accessories allowed 86) Tour de France A circular arrangement of any size 87) Strictly Come Dancing An oblong floral exhibit no larger than 75cms by 40cms. Accessories allowed. The following is a Novice class open to members who have not won more than 3 first prizes in a flower arranging competition 88) A table placement with a music theme No bigger than 25cms x 10cms No floral foam Accessories allowed.
25 RULES FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENT (Hints and Tips) All flowers and foliage must be in water retaining substance, however, oasis is to be avoided where possible due to its adverse effects on the environment. Make sure your design is within the size stated for each class. Always make sure you read the instructions for each class. If something is requested, make sure you include it. If the word “exhibit” is used, this means you can always use accessories. Ensure that all your “plant material” is turgid and in good condition. Always cut flowers and foliage with sharp scissors, secateurs or a knife. Do not ever crush the stems. If woody, cut a slit in the stem. THE EXHIBIT MUST NOT EXCEED THE SIZE STATED N.B. - Please make sure you advise your flower arranging entries by the Thursday preceding the show to enable us to measure the space for the entries.
26 D JUNIOR SECTION This section is open to all children who are resident in Knockholt, children of members or attend the Knockholt School or Rainbow Preschool. Prize Money 1st Prize: £3 2nd Prize: £2 3rd Prize: £1 Under 5s 89. A collection of leaves 90. A hand or foot print 91. Draw a picture of you 5 – 8 years old 92. Draw a picture of something you enjoyed doing in the summer holiday 93. Decorate 6 biscuits 94. Press a leaf or a flower 8 - 12 years old 95. Make a Lego model 96. Show a collection of thins you like 97. Design a pattern using squares and rectangles 13 – 16 Youth Section 98. Make a bee hotel 99. Bake your favourite cake.
27 E PRODUCE/DOMESTIC SECTION E1 BAKING SAVOURY 100) 1 Baguette 101) A Classic Quiche Lorraine 102) A Scotch Egg 103) 6 Cheese Scones E2 BAKING SWEET 104) A Carrot Cake 105) 6 Jaffa Cakes 106) A No-fat Swiss Roll E3 PRESERVES 107) A Jar of Marmalade 108) A Jar of Pickled Beetroot 109) A Jar of Spicy Chutney 110) A Jar of Pickled Fruits E4 JUDGED FOR FLAVOUR 111) A Home grown plum 112) Cooked Beetroot 113) A Home grown pear 114) A Home grown tomato E5 MISCELLANEOUS 115) An Autumn Lunch Platter
28 F PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION If possible all entries for this section must be delivered to Juliet Peters, The Old Post House, Main Road, Knockholt by the Thursday before the show. Call Juliet on 533307 if you can’t make this deadline. They should be in a sealed envelope with your name and the class number on the reverse of each photograph. Please remember to collect them after the show. Your photos should not have been exhibited at any of our previous shows. No photo to be printed larger than 5 x 7 inches 116) On the beach 117) The Harvest 118) Machines 119) Wildlife 120) Shelter 121) My Favourite Photo The following class is for children under 12 122) On the beach F HANDICRAFT SECTION This is an opportunity for members of the Society to display their various handicraft skills but not in competition with each other. So if you have made any article or item (e.g. a piece of clothing, a toy, a piece of pottery, a model, painted a picture etc please bring them along and lets have a wonderful display of the village skills. Just call Judith on 534300 to confirm your display or displays so we can allocate space. There is no charge for this section
29 CONSTITUTION AND RULES 1. Membership of the Society shall be open to any person over the age of 14 years. Members shall pay annually a subscription of £6 each or £10 per household. This becomes due for renewal at the Annual General Meeting of each year. 2. At the Annual General Meeting of the Society those members shall elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary (the Officers) and not more than ten members who shall form a Committee and who shall conduct the business of the Society until the next Annual General Meeting. 3. The Committee shall have the power to co-opt members to fill vacancies. 4. The quorum at meetings of the Committee shall be five, of which two must be Officers. 5. The Committee shall, from time to time, recommend to the Members of the Society, the appointment of a President and may additionally nominate as Vice-Presidents, for election at the Annual General Meeting, persons who have served the Society with distinction for a number of years, or who have otherwise rendered it exceptional and particular service.
30 It’s really helpful to let us know your entries in advance Please call Judith on 01959 534300 or email [email protected] before Friday evening ENTRY FORM AUTUMN SHOW SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2024 NAME AGE FOR CHILD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 I hereby declare that the above exhibits were grown or created by me in my own garden/home. I enclose entry fees of £________. Signed ____________________________________________
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