CLWB GARDDIO DREFACH FELINDRE
GARDENING CLUB
2017 Show Review
This year’s Horticultural and Craft Show marked the 30th Anniversary of our annual event and was presided over by John Crossley accompanied by his wife, Angela.
We had a fantastic turn out and a wonderful display of local talent. A prominent feature of the show was the high standard of art work exhibited by pupils from Ysgol Penboyr.
Exhibits from Gardening Club members were up compared to last year and we had some very positive feedback from our judges who so generously gave up their time and expertise to support the Show. Our judges this year were: Sarah Redman (Flowers, Roses and Floral Art), Oliver Jones (Vegetables, Vegetables Fun Class and Fruit), Elonwy James (Cookery and Preserves), Celtic Wines (Wine and Other Drinks), Diane Mathias (Art and Children’s Class, 8-11 Years), Dawn Davies (Photography), Rosalie Gregorian (Needlework), Eifion Thomas (Handicrafts), Stella Jones (Junior Class, 4-7 Years)
We look forward to building on the success of this year’s show in 2018 and we would like to invite any members to give feedback either by email to info@drefachfelindregardeningclub.co.uk or in writing via the suggestion box at the monthly Club meetings.
If any members would like to get more involved in next year’s Show, please contact Rena McOwat via the Club email.
We would like to extend our thanks once again to the President, sponsors, judges, organisers, helpers, exhibitors and supporters for making the 30th Anniversary Show so memorable.
DIVISION 1 – FLOWERS
Class 1 Dahlia 3 blooms Cactus
2 Dahlia 5 blooms pom-pom
3 Dahlia 3 blooms miscellaneous
4 Marigolds 5 stems
5 Sweet Peas 5 stems
6 Hydrangeas 3 blooms
7 3 stems of flowers (all same variety) not inc. in any other class
8 A Fuchsia in a pot Max. pot size 8”diam.
9 A Foliage plant in a pot Max. pot size 8”diam.
10 A flowering plant in a pot Max. pot size 8”diam
11 A vase of garden flowers for quality and variety
12 A vase of garden flowers for quality and variety (Novice)
DIVISION 2 – ROSES
Class 15 Large Flowered 1 bloom
16 Cluster Flowered 3 Stems
17 Vase or Bowl 6 blooms or stems mixed varieties
18 Vase or Bowl 6 blooms or stems mixed varieties(Novice)
DIVISION 3 - FLORAL ART
Class 20 An arrangement of fresh flowers and foliage
"The Title of a Book" " 18”x18”x18” max
21 An arrangement of fresh flowers in a box, incorporating an item of jewellery" 4" x 4" max
22 An arrangement of foliage and flowers with 5 shades of the same colour
23 A decorated floral hat
DIVISION 4 - VEGETABLES
Class 25 Beetroot (Globe) 3 with tops trimmed to 5cm
26 Carrots, long 3 with tops trimmed to 5cm
27 Carrots, other than long 3 with tops trimmed to 5cm (Novice)
28 Cabbage 1 with approx 8cm stalk
29 Courgettes (long type) 3 up to 21cm in length
30 Cucumbers 2 with stalks
31 Garlic 3 bulbs with 8cm stems
32 Leeks 3 with tops
33 Onions -Large 3 large
34 Runner beans 4 pods with stems (Novice)
35 Parsnips 3 with tops trimmed to 11cm
36 Runner Beans 4 pods with stems
37 Peas 3 pods with stems
38 Potatoes, white 4
39 Potatoes, coloured 4
40 Shallots 5
41 Sweet Peppers 2
42 Tomatoes 4 with ½” stems
43 Tomatoes Cherry 6 wit 1/2" stems
44 Tomatoes (Novice) 4 with 1.5cm stems
45 Lettuce one of any variety
46 French Beans 4 pods with stems
47 Any other vegetable of any variety, shape or colour
48 A collection of vegetables (Novice)
Minimum of 5 varieties in a box (Max. size 18”x12” overall)
49 A collection of herbs minimum of 5 sprigs
50 Top Tray 1st prize £5 2nd prize £2.50 See above for details
DIVISION 5 VEGETABLES - FUN CLASS
No points or cash prizes will be awarded in this division - (there is a trophy for each class)
Class 55 Heaviest Marrow
56 Heaviest Onion
57 Oddest Shape Vegetable
58 Heaviest Potato
59 Biggest Pot Leek (circumference)
60. Longest Runner Bean
DIVISION 6 – FRUIT
Class 65 Rhubarb 3 sticks with leaves trimmed to 8cm
66 Dessert Apples 3 with stalks
67 Cooking Apples 3 with stalks
68 Plums 5 with stalks
69 Basket of mixed fruit minimum of 3 different fruits
DIVISION 7 – COOKERY
Class 75 1 loaf (Oven baked)
76 6 Welsh Cakes
77 4 cheese scones
78 1 fruit pie (any variety)
79 Low sugar Bara Brith Cake (see set recipe)
80 4 sausage rolls
81 sponge cake (Novice)
82 Trifle for one
83 Shortbread (Novice)
84 Gingerbread family biscuits - aged 16 and under
85 Homemade confectionary
86 A Large Decorated Cake
87 Dish of 4 Brown Eggs
88 Dish of 4 White Eggs
DIVISION 8 – PRESERVES
Note: see Rule 14
Class 90 Jam - any variety
91 Fruit Jelly - any variety
92 Marmalade - any variety
93 Jam any variety (Novice)
94 Pickled Onions
95 Chutney
96 Honey
DIVISION 9 – WINES AND CORDIALS
Note:- see rule 15
Class 100 Dry White
101 Sweet White
102 Medium White
103 Dry Red
104 Elderflower Cordial
105 Medium Red
106 Rosé
107 Lemonade
108 Fruit Liqueur
DIVISION 10 - ARTS (For all ages)
Class 110 Painting in Oil or Acrylic max size 24”x 18”
111 Painting in Watercolour max size 24”x 18”
112 Picture in any other media max size 24”x 18”
113 Black and White Drawing max size 24”x 18”
114 A Photograph “Clouds” Colour print (max size A4)
115 A Photograph “Cobwebs” Black & White (max size A4)
116 A Photograph “Single flower head” Colour print (max.size A5)
117 A Photograph “Bridge” Colour print (max.size A5)
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DIVISION 11 – NEEDLEWORK
Class 120 A Crocheted Article
121 Hand Knitted Article
122 Embroiderd Article
123 Cross Stitch Article
124 Needle felted article
125 Patchwork Article
126 Baby Item from New Born to 12 Months
127 Any item of needlework not included above
128 Any needlework item made by young people 16 years of age and under
129 Any article in this division (Novice)
Please note: For class 125 - Please state if any quilting on entry is your own work or a professional addition.
DIVISION 12 – HANDICRAFTS
Class 130 A Handmade Article in Wood
131 A Turned Article in Wood
132 A Handmade Article in Pottery
133 A Handmade Article in Metal
134 Item of handicraft (any medium) recycled Materials
135 An item of basketery
136 An item of handmade jewellery
137 A Handmade card for Christmas
138 Ant handicraft made by a person 11 years or under
139 Any handicraft item made by a young person 12 to 16 years of age
DIVISION 13 Junior CLASS ( 4-7 YEARS inclusive (NOT ADULTS) )
Class 140 "A monster made from recycled material"
141 "A handmade decorated pencil holder"
DIVISION 14 CHILDREN’S CLASS ( 8-11 YEARS inclusive(NOT ADULTS) )
Class 145 "A computer generated party invitation
146 An animal made from recycled material
DIVISION 15 Local Gardens in Bloom
Note rule 17
Class 150 One photograph of your garden
151 One photograph of your container garden
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Please note, the photograph can have been taken at any time in the last twelve months and will be judged on content, not photographic skills. Size should not exceed A4 (8” x 12”).
A selection of photos from this year's Show. If anyone has any photos that they wish to share, please send them through to the Club email
