SWALLOWFIELD SHOW 2025
SUNDAY 24TH and MONDAY 25TH AUGUST
Swallowfield Park, RG7 1TH
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
for
Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Pot Plants, Flower Arranging Cookery, Craft, Art, Photography and Children’s Classes
FREE COMPETITION ENTRY
Trophies and Rosettes to be won
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 20th August
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE STAGED BY 9.15am
ON SUNDAY 24th
Please read rules and conditions carefully
Entries Secretary:-
Mrs Paula Martin, 5 Chapel Lane. Riseley RG7 1QU
Tel: 0118 9888678
Entry forms and telephone entries as above,
All other entries to entries@swallowfieldshow.co.uk
Show Rules and Conditions
- The object of Swallowfield Horticultural Society is to promote interest in gardening matters.
ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN
Please read your schedule carefully before entering as any incorrect entries will be disqualified. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that their entry corresponds with the class description.
- All exhibits in the Horticultural Classes must be grown or produced by exhibitors in their own gardens or allotments. Pot plants should have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to the show. Unless specified, pots should not exceed 22 cm measured inside the rim of the pot. Any pot plant likely to exceed 50 cm in any dimension must be notified to the Entries Secretary on the Entry Form. Eggs must be from the exhibitor’s own livestock. Handicrafts and cookery must be the exhibitor’s own work. Any person breaking these rules will be barred from exhibiting.
Exhibitors up to age 16. This group may exhibit in adult classes, provided that they are growing their own exhibits in a separate area from that of the adult.
- ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE STAGED BY 9.15AM ON SUNDAY 24H AUGUST AND MAY NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL 5.00PM ON MONDAY 258h AUGUST. Staging can take place preferably between 6.00pm and 8.00pm on Saturday or from 7.30am to 9.15am on Sunday. All exhibits must be clean and in a fit state to be placed on the show benches. Any exhibitor who needs to bring a vehicle on to the showground to deliver/collect entries must obtain a pass. Your Vehicle Pass will now be given to you with your Class Cards and will not be available on the gate. This pass must be displayed in the car windscreen and will be valid up to 9.30am on the Sunday and after 4.45pm on the Monday. Entries may be removed after 5.00pm on Monday.
- No competitor may enter more than one exhibit per class.
- Craft items and photographs must not have been previously exhibited in this show.
- Any oversized photographs will not be judged
- Gardens and allotments may be visited by a member of the committee after entries are received.
- The Show Committee will appoint Judges whose decisions shall be final. They are empowered to withhold prizes if, in their opinion, entries are of insufficient merit.
- Entries by Wednesday 20th August 2025
- Exhibitors must obtain a Class Card from the Entries Secretary in the marquee for each entry. The card must be placed face down with the exhibit after staging. Photographs will also have stickers with exhibitor number to prevent mismatching.
- Challenge Cups and shields are for competition and cannot be won outright. Winners may have their name and date engraved on their trophies at their own expense. The Society is no longer able to do this. They should be returned to the trophy steward by 1st July 2025 in a clean condition. Telephone No 07554426255
12 The Committee, while exercising reasonable care, accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to exhibits or property during the show. The Society reserves the right to accept or refuse entries without necessarily stating a reason.
- In this schedule the words ‘kinds’ and ‘varieties’ are used in the following sense. Peas and potatoes are ‘kinds’ of vegetables; Epicure and Eclipse are ‘varieties’ of potatoes.
- Points are awarded as follows:
FIRST – 5 points SECOND – 3 points THIRD – 1 point
If a tie results, the award will be decided on the greatest number of first prizes; if still a tie, the greatest number of second prizes etc. In the case of children’s classes, it is sometimes possible to have a tie even with this system. If this should occur, after applying the greatest number of firsts, seconds, and thirds criteria, the prize will be shared.
- No cards showing the name of seedsmen shall be displayed on the show benches until judging has finished, but varieties may be named. No advertising cards for any exhibit are allowed.
- Any protest must be made in writing to the Secretary by 2.00pm on the day of judging, accompanied by a deposit of £1.00. If thisprotest is upheld the deposit will be refunded.
- 17. EXHIBITS NOT TO BE DISPOSED OF BY US MUST BE RESERVED AT TIME OF STAGING.
Exhibits not reserved may be given to a local charity
However, it is not our custom to dispose of any craft, cookery, or floral art exhibits without the express permission of the competitor.
- Vases and display boards will be supplied and must be used.
19 All trophies and awards will be presented at approximately 4.30 on Monday but please refer to the programme as may be subject to change as depends on Arena acts
- The definition of a child is a person of 16 years and under.
When you sign the entry form for any class in this schedule, it will be assumed that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by these conditions of entry.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF EXHIBITORS, The R.H.S. 2016 points system is as follows. This can be found in the R.H.S Show handbook which can be seen at the Secretary’s table. The exhibition value of an entry is governed by the difficulty of its production. Judging is therefore based on a maximum number of points per entry.
– FRUIT – | |||
Apples, Cooking | 18 points | Plums, Cooking | 14 points |
Apples, Dessert | 20 points | Plums, Dessert | 16 points |
Blackcurrants | 12 points | Raspberries | 12 points |
Gooseberries | 12 points | Red/White Currants | 12 points |
Pears, Cooking | 18 points | Strawberries | 16 points |
Pears, Dessert | 20 points | ||
– VEGETABLES – |
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Beans, Dwarf | 15 points | Marrows | 15 points |
Beans, Broad | 15 points | Onions, 250 g or under | 15 points |
Beans, Runner | 18 points | Onions, over 250 g | 20 points |
Beetroot, Globe | 15 points | Parsnips | 20 points |
Beetroot, Long | 20 points | Peas | 20 points |
Cabbage, Green | 15 points | Peas, Mange-tout | 15 points |
Carrots, Long | 20 points | Peppers or Chillies | 15 points |
Carrots, others | 18 points | Potatoes | 20 points |
Cauliflower | 20 points | Radishes | 12 points |
Celery, self-blanch | 18 points | Rhubarb, Natural | 12 points |
Celery blanched or trenched | 20 points | Saladings | 10 points |
Courgettes | 12 points | Shallots, Large | 18 points |
Cucumber, Outdoor | 15 points | Shallots, Pickling | 15 points |
Cucumber, Protected | 18 points | Sweet Corn | 18 points |
Garlic elephant or giant | 15 points | Tomatoes, Large | 15 points |
Garlic other | 12 points | Tomatoes, Medium | 18 points |
Herbs | 12 points | Tomatoes, Small | 12 points |
Leeks | 20 points |
The above is a selection of the more common exhibits; a full list is published in the R.H.S. Handbook. If you are in any doubt as to categories or the requirements for displaying exhibits please ask the Horticultural Co-ordinator, Paula Martin, see front cover.
In entering this show it will be assumed that you have read and will agree to be bound by the conditions of entry laid down in this schedule. Naming varieties on a small card is encouraged. Please read your schedule carefully and check your entries, incorrect sizes and numbers will be disqualified.
SECTION ‘A’ – VEGETABLES
Class
1) Collection of 3 vegetables, 3 distinct kinds, 2 of each. Frontage 70cm
2) Collection of 5 single vegetables, 5 distinct kinds from classes 4 to 31 Frontage 70cm
3) Display a basket of different vegetables, minimum of 4 kinds, within the basket, numbers of each vegetable optional. (Judged on display only)
4) Beetroot, 3, Foliage to be trimmed to approx. 75mm
5) Carrots, 3, Foliage to be trimmed to approx. 75mm
6) Onions, 3, over 250 grams
7) Onions, 3, 250 grams and under
8) Shallots, 7 exhibition / large
9) Shallots, pickling 9 (to pass through 30mm ring
10) Potatoes, white, one variety, 5
11) Potatoes, coloured, one variety, 5
12) Cucumbers, 2, over 18 cm in length
13) Mini Cucumbers, 2, Maximum length 18 cm
14) Tomatoes, 5, approximately 60mm diameter, with calyx
15) Tomatoes, ‘Beefsteak’, 3, not less than 75mm in diameter with calyx
16) Tomatoes, cherry type, 9, not to exceed 35mm in diameter with calyx, to be displayed on board provided
17) Tomatoes, cherry type, 1 truss, not necessarily ripe, with calyx
18) Tomatoes, plum, 5 with calyx
19) Tomatoes, 5 any other type/variety with calyx
20) Spring onions, a bunch of 5
21) Marrows, matched pair
22) Lettuce, 2, any type, with roots on
23) Peppers, one variety, 2, with full stems
24) Chillies, one variety, 5 with full stems
25) Beans, French, climbing or dwarf 5
26) Beans, Runner, 5pods
27) Beans, Shelling (e.g. Borlotti and similar types) 5
28) Sweet corn, 2 cobs with silks attached
29) Courgettes, matched pair
30) Summer Squash, matched pair
31) Heads of Garlic, 3
32) Culinary Herbs, 3 distinct kinds, low growing to fit smallest vase
33) Culinary Herbs, 3 distinct kinds, tall growing to fit largest vase
34) Any other Vegetable, not included in schedule, minimum of two
SECTION ‘B’- FRUIT
35) Apples Dessert, 5, one variety
36) Apples Cooking, 5, one variety
37) Pears,5, one variety
38) Soft Fruit, one dish, one variety, stalks on, maximum 15 fruits or 8 strigs
39) Victoria Plums, one dish, up to nine, stalks on
40) Any other plums, one dish, one variety, up to nine, stalks on, named if possible
41) Stoned Fruit (not plums), one dish, one variety, up to nine, stalks on
42) Any other Fruit, one dish, one variety, stalks on, min.2 – max.12, or 8 strigs or 1 bunch
SECTION ‘C’ – FLOWERS
Please be aware that only new oasis foam will be allowed so please consider an alternative when staging your flowers.
43) Annuals, 3 vases, 3 kinds, 5 blooms each vase
44) Marigolds, African, 1 vase 5 blooms
45) Marigolds, French, 1 vase not more than 9 blooms
46) Asters, 1 vase, 5 blooms,
47) Zinnias, Miniature, 1 vase, 7 blooms max diameter 5 cm
48) Zinnias, 1 vase, 5 blooms
49) Any other Annual, 1 vase, 5 blooms (excluding Asters, Zinnias & Marigolds)
50) Any other annual flower, 1 vase, 5 stems. (excluding Asters, Zinnias & Marigolds)
51) Perennials, 1 vase, 1 kind, 5 stems (no Shrubs, Dahlias, or Gladioli)
52) Perennials, 1 vase, 5 stems, minimum of 3 kinds
53) Berries and / or fruit, 1 vase
54) Seed Heads, 1 vase
55) Flowering Shrub, 1 vase, 1 kind
56) Flowering Shrub, 1 vase, mixed kinds
57) Foliage Shrub, 1 vase, 1 kind or mixed
58) Hydrangea, 1 vase, 3 heads
59) Dahlia, specimen bloom, any type or variety
60) Dahlias, 3 blooms, mixed
61) Dahlias, 3 blooms, one variety
62) Dahlias, 5 blooms, mixed
63) A bowl of Dahlias, own bowl to be used
64) Rose, large flowered, 1 vase, 3 blooms, mixed
65) Rose, large flowered, 1 vase, 3 blooms, one variety
66) Rose, large flowered, specimen bloom
67) Rose, large flowered, 1 vase, 3 stems, one variety, 1 bud, 1 bloom, 1 blown
68) Rose, cluster flowered, specimen spray, not patio
69) Rose, cluster flowered, 1 vase, 3 stems, not patio
70) Specimen stem, any type (excluding Rose, Gladioli & Dahlia)
71) Mixed flowers, 1 vase
72) Mixed ‘very’ small flowers, 1 vase, using the smallest show vase
73) Sweet Peas, annual, 1 vase, 5 stems
74) Sweet Peas, perennial, 1 vase, maximum of 7 stems
75) Pansies and/or violas, 6 heads, displayed on a board provided
76) Fuchsia florets, 6, displayed on a board provided
77) Flower heads, 6 of 1 kind, (not fuchsias or pansies) displayed on a board provided
78) Floating flower heads in own bowl not exceeding 22cm
79) Gladioli, 1 vase, 3 spikes, 1 variety or mixed
80) Gladiolus, specimen spike,
SECTION ‘D’ – POT PLANTS
81) Fibrous rooted Begonia (pot size not to exceed 22cm)
82) Flowering Orchid (pot size not to exceed 22cm)
83) Flowering Pot Plant (pot size not to exceed 22cm)
84) Fuchsia (pot size not to exceed 22cm)
85) Foliage pot plant (pot size not to exceed 22cm)
86) Zonal Geranium/ Pelargonium (pot size not to exceed 22cm)
87) Pendulous Begonia (pot size not to exceed 22cm)
88) Begonia Rex, pot size not to exceed 22cm diameter
89) Cactus,
90) Succulent,
91) Cacti, 3 pots,
92) Succulent, 3 pots,
93) Specimen Bonsai
94) Pot, pan or bowl of plants, maximum size 30cm
95) Flowering Pot Plant, pot size over 22cm (width & height must be notified when placing entry)
96) Patio container of flowering/foliage plants (no trees or shrubs)
SECTION ‘E’ – SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
97) THE HARRY MUCKETT APPRECIATION CLASS
An exhibit of 1 vase of flowers and three vegetables.
Space allowed – 75cm frontage.
Scored 20 points per item, 10 points for presentation, chosen from
5 Sweet peas, any variety or varieties 2 Gladioli, any variety or varieties
7 Annuals, any variety or varieties 3 Dahlias, any variety or varieties
2 Chrysanthemums, any variety or varieties
5 Runner beans 2 Cabbages with stem
2 Cauliflowers with stem 3 Carrots
3 Onions 5 Pods peas
5 Potatoes, one variety 5 Tomatoes, one variety
98) THE FAMILY COLLECTION
This class must be entered by two or three members of one family.
Display three exhibits: frontage 90cm, depth 75cm. Exhibits to be chosen from
sections A, B, C, D, H, J, K, L, and O (excluding classes for collections, multi-pots or
multi-vases) and/or a flower arrangement ‘SWEET THINGS’ 10cm x 10cm. Scored: 20 points per item plus 20 points for presentation.
Blocks and black table cloths allowed.
99) E.R. DAVIES APPRECIATION CLASS
Display 4 items, 1 from Sections ‘H’ ‘J’ or ‘K’ and 3 items from Section ‘L’
Black cloths and blocks allowed. Space allowed – 90cm frontage, depth 75cm
Scored 20 points per item, plus 20 points for presentation.
SECTION ‘F’ – FUN CLASSES
100) Giant Marrow
101) Heaviest Pumpkin
102) Heaviest Potato
103) Longest Runner beans, 2 (total length)
104) A peculiar shaped vegetable.
105) 6 Eggs (one to be broken for judging), breed to be named if possible
106) One Flower stem in a vase and one vegetable
107) An arrangement of hedge row material
108) A garden in a standard seed tray. 37cm x 22cm approx.
109) Herb plant, growing in a decorated pot.
110) Flower arrangement ‘in a teapot’ space allowed 42cm width, 30cm depth
SECTION ‘H’ – ART Note: – If possible, please bring pictures ready to be hung
111) Floral painting/plant life, any medium
112) Land/Seascape, Watercolour
113) Urban Landscape, any medium
114) Still Life, any medium
115) Portrait, any medium
116) Pet or Animal Painting, any medium
117) Life drawing (including from TV/photo)
118) Figures in a landscape, any medium
119) Painting in coloured pencil or pastel
120) A drawing, any medium
121) An abstract painting, any medium
122) A monochrome composition in any medium
123) A greeting card or post card in watercolour
124) Painting with collaged elements
125) Any other painting in any medium
126) A print/computer generated composition
SECTION ‘J’ – AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Mounted on a very slightly larger piece of card to prevent curling.
Under 16s
Primary School- Years 3 – 6
127) Animal picture
Secondary School – Years 7 – 11
128) Animal picture
All ages photos sized up to 18 x 13cm (7 x 5in)
129) My Best photo of 2025
130) A Memory Captured
131) British Farm and Countryside
132) Black and White – any subject
133) Movement
134) Towns and Buildings
135) A set of 3 related photos mounted on a single sheet (A3 maximum)
All ages photos sized up to 41 x 60cm (16 x 24ins)
136) My Best photo of 2025
137) Water
138) Land
139) Nature, including Macro
140) Portrait – Human
141) Portrait – Animal
SECTION ‘K’ – CRAFT
Please give dimensions on entry form if space needed is more than 50cm squared to enable all entries to be displayed equally
142) A cross stitch picture
143) A cross stitch from a kit
144) An embroidered picture, not cross stitch
145) A crocheted item
146) A knitted item
147) A cushion
148) A small patchwork/quilted item (e.g. up to size of cot quilt)
149) An item of pottery
150) A sculpture in any material
151) An item of jewellery
152) A toy in soft material suitable for a child
153) An item made using felt
154) An item crafted from wood (if large please indicate size on entry form)
155) An item crafted from glass
156) An item crafted from any other material
157) An object made from a kit in a hard material (e.g. building, aeroplane)
158) A useful recycled object with brief explanation
159) A decorative recycled object with brief explanation
160) A painting on glass, hard plastic or a tile
161) Mindful colouring
162) 3 handmade greetings cards (Please protect with PVC not sealed)
163) An object decorated with collage
164) A decorated item
SECTION ‘L’ – COOKERY
Cookery notes
Please remember that cooking times and temperatures are for guidance only
All cakes, cookies and savouries etc. must be presented on a paper plate not exceeding 23cm diameter, placed under plastic covers which will be provided and must NOT BE REMOVED from the tent at end of show, bread should be presented on a suitable board and placed in clear faced bags (which will be provided).. Jams and jellies may have a twist top, or a wax disc covered with a cellophane top but not clingfilm. No wax disc is needed with a twist top. Chutneys and all vinegar preserves must be 3 months old and be presented in a jar with a vinegar proof lid and filled to between 3mm & 6mm from top of jar
165) One jar of raspberry jam
166) One jar of any other soft fruit jam
167) One jar of stoned fruit jam
168) One jar of any other jam
169) One jar of jelly
170) One jar of fruit curd covered with a wax circle and cellophane top
171) One jar of pickle (Vegetables or fruit preserved in vinegar including Piccalilli)
172) One jar of chutney (Must be dated and be at least 3 months old)
173) One jar of marmalade
174) 5 Decorated Cup Cakes (judged for decoration only)
175) Open Cake Class, any type of cake (not included in schedule), recipe must be supplied and with no more than 8 ingredients, each ingredient to be used only once.
Winning recipe will be used as a class in next year’s show.
176) Courgette Cake
Ingredients: 80g butter, 175g caster sugar, 2 lemons (2 zested 1 juiced), 2 large eggs, 100g ground almonds, 175g self-raising flour, 175g courgettes coarsely grated For icing 200g icing sugar
Method: Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4.
Step 1 Butter and line a 900g loaf tin. Beat together butter, sugar and lemon zest until combined. Add eggs and beat slowly to combine. Add ground almonds and sifted flour along with the courgettes and stir to combine. Spoon the batter into prepared tin and level the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely in the tin.
Step 2 Sieve the icing sugar into a bowl add 1 tbsp of lemon juice and stir to combine, add a little more lemon juice if needed ½ teasp at a time until desired consistency is reached. Remove cake from tin and drizzle icing over allowing it to drip down the sides, leave to set.
177) Boiled Fruit cake to recipe
Ingredients: 100g margarine, 150g sugar (light brown), 150g currants, 150g sultanas, 50g candied peel, 220ml water, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1 heaped tsp mixed spice,
2 beaten eggs, 100g plain flour, 100g SR flour, pinch of salt.
Method: Place margarine, sugar, currants, sultanas, peel, water, bicarb. and mixed spice in a pan and simmer for 1 minute. Pour into a large bowl and allow to cool. Line a 20·5 cm round tin with greased grease-proof paper. Add eggs, flours and salt to bowl. Mix well and pour into tin. Bake in the centre of oven for about 1¼ hour, 180°C/Gas 4.
178) 5 Cookies any type
179) A plant based (Vegan) Quiche not exceeding 23cms diameter
180) Victoria Sandwich – own recipe, raspberry jam filling, castor sugar topping
181) Loaf of bread, made with a Bread Maker. Loaf to be 24 hrs old
182) Loaf of bread, made and proved traditionally (NO bread maker). Loaf to be 24 hrs old
183) A loaf of speciality /Artisan bread
184) Bottle of Fruit Liqueur
185) Bottle of Fruit Gin
SECTION ‘M’ – FLOWER ARRANGING
Please note that from 2024 you will be able to use NEW oasis foam.
N.B. Children’s Flower arrangement class; see section ‘N’
OPEN TO ALL
186) WALK THE LINE an exhibit using only 7 specimen flowers of one variety and foliage
187) OVER THE HILL AND FAR AWAY destination to be stated
188) SHOW DAYS design of your choice – Accessories allowed
189) AUTUMN DAYS an exhibit arranged in fruit or vegetable
The space allowed for exhibits will be 90cmwidth by 75cm depth, height optional Tabling and backing will be black.
All measurements are approximate. Exhibits may be brought already assembled.
A summary of the rules can be found below
Summary of Rules
- a) Natural plant material to predominate
- b) No Accessories are allowed unless otherwise stated.
- c) All fresh plant material must have the cut end of stems in water-retaining material, i.e. foam, vegetables, fruit, moss, etc.
- d) An exhibit must be the competitor’s own original work, not previously shown
or published in its entirety.
(If you need any further clarification, please telephone 01189 888678)
SECTION ‘N’ – CHILDREN’S FLOWER ARRANGING
Not to be adult directed.
Date of birth must be given when entering and will be considered by the judge
190) An arrangement in a decorated jam jar
An arrangement of fresh flowers and foliage to be placed at the end of the flower arrangement staging and judged by the Floral Art judge. Only new oasis foam to be used. The flowers and foliage may be home grown, purchased, or a mixture of both.
SECTION ‘O’ – CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Please remember to put date of birth on entries.
You may enter sections for older children, but not for younger children.
Under 5’s and Reception
191) Under 5 years old, Finger painting up to A4. Give your title
192) A painting, any medium, A4. Give your title
Key Stage 1 at School – Years 1 & 2
193) A garden in a standard seed tray, 37cms x 22cms approx. made by the child
194) A small collection of flowers and foliage from your garden
195) For 5 to 7-year-olds, a painting ‘Self Portrait’
196) A wooden spoon, stood in a flower pot, and decorated to look like a flower
197) A black and white drawing in any medium
198) An original-coloured drawing in any medium
199) 3 cookies (Must be placed in clear face bag which will be provided)
Key Stage 2 in Primary School – Years 3 – 6
200) My best art from school
201) A garden in a standard seed tray, 37cms x 22cms approx.
202) A pattern of flower heads floating in a bowl not larger than 20 cm diameter. Leaves may be included
203) A home-made mask
204) A black and white drawing in any medium
205) A painting ‘Self Portrait’
206) An original painting
207) An arrangement of hedge row material
208) A recycled object
209) 5 Cookies any type (Must be placed in clear face bag which will be provided)
210) A Treasure Map on A4 paper or card
Key Stage 3 & 4 in Secondary School – Years 7 – 11
211) Computer-generated Art, A4 size, an edited print
212) A sewn, knitted or crotched item
213) 5 Cookies any type (Must be placed in clear face bag which will be provided)
SECTION ‘P’ – HOME BREW – SPONSORED BY SIREN CRAFT BREW.
Please see Siren Craft Brew website for full details as judged before the show day
https://www.sirencraftbrew.com/
214) Best beer
215) Best beer label
216) Best beer name
Trophies for 2025 Winner in 2024
29 | CHALLENGE CUP Best Exhibit in Horticultural Classes | Ian Martin |
SECTION ‘A’ & ‘B’ – Vegetables and Fruit
1 | SOCIETY COLLECTION | Not awarded | |
7 | BULPITT MEMORIAL TROPHY Class 1 | Finn Cotton | |
6 | RISELEY VILLAGE PRODUCE CUP Most points in Vegetables | Rob Thompson | |
64 | COWLEY SHIELD Lady with Most points in Vegetables | Val Payne | |
9 | CHALLENGE CUP Most points classes 1 – 2 | Finn Cotton, Rob Thompson & Jean White | |
8 | GEOFF BULLOCK CUP Most points in Tomato classes | Amanda Knowler | |
30 | TILLEY ONION CUP Most points for classes 6 – 9 | Harriet Townsend | |
JIM CROCKFORD MEMORIAL CUP Highest points in Potatoes | Jane Smith & Thrive | ||
10 | AWARD for best exhibit of vegetables in classes 4 – 34 | Rob Thompson | |
53 | JOHN GLENN CHALLENGE TROPHY Best Potato exhibit | Jane Smith | |
57 | HENRY LEWIS TROPHY Best dish of Fruit | Susan Maginn |
SECTION ‘C’ – Flowers
11 | RISELEY VILLAGE PRODUCE CUP Most points in Section C | Alison Barringer | |
55 | BILL COLLETT CUP Class 43 | Not awarded | |
5 | GLADIOLUS CHAMPIONSHIP CUP Best vase of Gladioli | Not awarded | |
4 | GLADIOLUS CUP Most points in Gladioli classes | Not awarded | |
14 | ASTON TROPHY Most points in Annuals classes | Jake Cotton | |
JIM CROCKFORD MEMORIAL CUP Highest points in Dahlias | Alison Barringer | ||
13 | ROSE CUP Most points in Rose classes | Val Payne | |
61 | VIOLET SHEPHERD SALVER for Best Vase of Flowers | Ian Martin | |
39 | LUMBAR ROSE CUP Best Rose Bloom in the Show | Margaret McDonald | |
43 | LOVEGROVE CHALLENGE TROPHY Best Vase of Mixed Flowers | Jean Trinder | |
45 | CHALLENGE TROPHY Best Vase of Dahlias in the Show | Alison Barringer |
SECTION ‘D’ – Pot Plants
3 | PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Best Pot Plant in Show | Julia Davies |
15 | POT PLANT CUP Most points in Pot Plant classes | Martin Collis |
54 | JOHN ZARFAS Challenge Trophy Best Fuchsia exhibit | Not awarded |
48 | PEGGY & PETER COLLIS MEMORIAL TROPHY Best Begonia in show | Not awarded |
49 | BILL PARTRIDGE CHALLENGE CUP Most points, sections ‘C’ & D | Martin Collis |
SECTION ‘E’ – Special Collections
18 | H. MUCKETT APPRECIATION CUP | Not awarded |
16 | COWLEY CENTENARY CUP for Family Collection | The Cotton Family |
37 | E. R. DAVIES APPRECIATION TROPHY | Not awarded |
SECTION ‘F’ – Fun
63 | KELLOW CUP Longest Runner Beans | Georgina Spiller |
SECTION ‘H’ – Art
21 | CHALLENGE CUP Best Painting | Linda Bradley |
56 | LUMBAR CUP for Best Flower Painting | Jenny Boddington |
58 | SYLVIA MOORE TROPHY for Best Portrait | Janine Scott |
SECTION ‘J’ – Photography
59 | MARTIN COLLIS CHALLENGE TROPHY Most points in Photography | Mike Dick |
44 | BECKINGHAM TROPHY Best Photograph | Jade Gingell |
SECTION ‘K’ – Craft
22 | CHALLENGE CUP Most points in Craft classes | Janet Jones |
SECTION ‘L’ – Cookery
23 | CHALLENGE CUP Most points in Cookery classes | Alexandra Young |
60 | ENGLEFIELD TROPHY Most points in 184-185 | Anna Holloway & Sarah Creech |
62 | BAYLISS TROPHY for Best exhibit in Cookery | Joey Syrett |
SECTION ‘M’ – Flower Arranging
38 | CHALLENGE SALVER and Rosette Best exhibit in section | Sally Farr |
SECTION ‘N’ – Children’s Floral Art
47 | CHILDREN’S AWARD | Finn Cotton |
SECTION ‘O’ – Children’s Art and Craft
THE SELLWOOD TROPHY Best exhibit in Children’s classes | Anna Bozsvari | |
24 | CHILDREN’S ART TROPHY Best Painting or Drawing KS3 & KS4 | Abigail Gingell |
34 | FISHING CLUB SHIELD Most points in classes 193 – 199 | Lucy Newman |
25 | CHILDREN’S HANDICRAFT TROPHY Most points in classes 200 – 210 | Charlie Newman |
46 | J. FLETCHER MEMORIAL TROPHY Most points in classes 211– 213 | Abigail Gingell & Isabella Gingell |
64 | IRIS LEWIS AWARD to the most successful child | Lucy Newman |
The BANKSIAN MEDAL will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in the Horticultural Classes (Sections A, B, C, & D). In accordance with R.H.S. rules, The winners in 2023 – Karen Hare and 2024 – Martin Collis will not be eligible for the award in 2025 |