Entry Form (click here)

All exhibits must be staged by 10.45am Prize giving at 4.00pm

ALL SECTIONS OF THE SHOW ARE OPEN TO JUNIORS

FLORAL SECTION 1-6 (not to be judged under NAFAS rules)
 

FLORAL ART
Entries to this Section shall be composed only of natural plant material from your garden or purchased.  See Guidelines on pages 6-7.
1. THE COCHRANE BOWL 
    An Artist’s Palette
    An exhibit (accessories allowed).  Maximum width 60cm/ 23.5in, maximum depth 60cm/ 23.5in, height optional.  
2. A Rustic Basket 
    An exhibit (accessories allowed).  Maximum width 45cm/ 17.5in, maximum depth 45cm/ 17.5in, height optional. 
3. A Nice Glass of Wine 
    An exhibit (accessories allowed).  Maximum width 10cm / 4in, maximum depth 10cm/ 4in, height 30 cm/ 12in.

FLORAL IN FORMAL
Entries to this Section shall be composed only of natural plant material from your garden.  No purchased plant material or accessories allowed.  See Guidelines on pages 6-7.
4.     A container of hardy herbaceous perennial flowers/ cut plant material (foliage, bulbous or rhizomatous plants allowed).  Maximum width 75 cm/ 30in wide, no height limit.  Judged primarily on variety and condition. 
5.     A collection of flowering tree and/ or shrub sprays in a container. Maximum width 90cm/ 35.5in wide, no height limit. 
6.     A container of eight stems of cut flowers (at least five different varieties).  Unrestricted in size. 
 

HORTICULTURAL SECTION - HERBACEOUS
The following awards apply to this Section (see page 21 for details):
THE STEVENSON CUP - Classes 7-27
THE HAROLD MARTIN MEMORIAL PLATE - Classes 7-27

DAHLIAS - Classes 7-11
7.    THE DOUGLAS COOK TROPHY One specimen dahlia (named if possible) in a container. 
8.     Three dahlias in a container, one cultivar. 
9.     Five dahlias in a container, one cultivar. 
10.     Five pompon dahlias of any size in a container, one or more cultivars. 
11.     Five mixed dahlias in a container.  One or more cultivars. 

 

ROSES - Classes 12-14
12.     A container of three large-flowered roses. 
13.     A single specimen rose (named if possible) in a container.  Judged on beauty and condition. 
14.     THE NORMAN LINGARD MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL A container of roses.  Any quantity, mixed or single cultivar.  To be judged on beauty and condition. 
15.     Five stems of marigolds in a container, one variety. 
16.     Five seed heads (including grasses) in a container, one or more cultivars. 
17.     A container of six nasturtiums, any variety. 
18.     Three berried stems in a container, mixed or single cultivar. 
19.     A container of wildflowers grown in your garden.  Judged primarily on variety and condition. 
20.     A pot plant of any kind.
21.     A flowering orchid growing in a pot. 
22.     Five stems of one variety of cut flowers not otherwise in the Schedule in a container.
23.     Any single stem with single or multiple blooms or flowerheads in a container (excluding dahlia).  
24.     Three heads of hydrangea, mixed or single cultivar in a container. 
25.     Six stems of scented plants, foliage or flowers, in a container.  
The following award applies to Classes 26-27 (see page 21 for details): THE NORAH FRESSON MEMORIAL TROPHY
26.     Six single fuchsia florets (container provided). 
27.     Six double fuchsia florets (container provided).  

 

HORTICULTURAL SECTION - VEGETABLES
The following awards apply to this Section (see page 21 for details):
THE SURREY & HANTS NEWS CHALLENGE ROSE BOWL - Classes 28-50
THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY CUP - Classes 28-50

28.     One cabbage or hearting lettuce, eg butterhead, cos, crisphead (leave at least 2.5cm/ 1in of root). 
29.     One looseleaf lettuce eg frissee, mesclun, lollo rosso (leave at least 2.5cm/ 1in of root).
30.     Leafy vegetable, three stems of a stem variety eg chard or spinach. 
31.     Nine cherry tomatoes, one cultivar of any shape, with stalks. 
32.     Six ordinary tomatoes, or beefsteak tomatoes with stalks, one cultivar of any shape. 
33.     One cucumber, ridge types allowed. 
34.     Three dessert apples, one cultivar, named if possible, with stalks. 
35.     Three cooking apples, one cultivar, named if possible, with stalks. 
36.     Three pears, one cultivar, named if possible, with stalks.
37.     Nine raspberries, with stalks. 
38.     An exhibit of any fruit, except apples and pears, with stalks. 
39.     Three onions, ripened and tied over. 
40.     Three beetroot, trim foliage leaving 75mm/ 3in neatly tied. 
41.     Three carrots, trim foliage leaving 75mm/ 3in neatly tied. 
42.     Three potatoes. 
43.     Six runner beans with stalks. 
44.     Six French beans with stalks. 
45.     Two courgettes with stems and flowers if possible.
46.     One squash or gourd.  
47.     A plate of peppers any colour, sweet or chilli, with stalks.  
48.     Any vegetable not otherwise in the Schedule. 
49.     A bunch of four kinds of herbs in a container (NB not in flower). 
50.     A basket of five different home-grown produce.  Quantities as per individual entries in the Schedule (may include fruit and/ or vegetables). 
 

HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION
For all baked goods please indicate if your entry is gluten, dairy or egg free or vegan so the judges can take this into account.  All entries in Classes 56-60 inclusive will be provided with food covers.
The following awards apply to this Section (see page 21 for details):
THE LLOYD GEORGE CUP - Classes 51-60 
THE SUMMER SHOW SALVER - Classes 51-60

The following Awards apply to this Section (see page 21 for details):
THE LLOYD GEORGE CUP Classes 52-62 
THE SUMMER SHOW SALVER Classes 52-62 
51.     One jar of homemade jam, sealed and dated.
52.     One jar of homemade pickled vegetables of any kind, sealed and dated.
53.     One jar of fruit jelly, sealed and dated.
54.     One jar of homemade chutney, sealed and dated.
55.     Four hens’ eggs. 
56.     One handmade or machine-made loaf of bread, 450 to 900g (1lb to 2lb), any shape, made the day before the Show. 
57.     A lemon drizzle cake of any size.
58.    Four cheese scones.
59.     Three decorated fairy cakes. 
60.    MOIST AND EASY CARROT CAKE
Cake Ingredients:
260g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
295ml sunflower oil
200g granulated sugar
190g soft brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract    4 eggs
300g grated carrot
100g pecans, chopped
65g raisins or dates(chopped)

For the frosting:
100g butter
1 tbsp orange juice
100g icing sugar
200g full fat cream cheese
Preheat oven to 170 degrees.

Method:
Mix together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl whisk the oil with the sugars and vanilla, and then add the eggs and mix well.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix gently.
Add carrots, nuts and raisins and mix again.
Put batter into two sandwich tins and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

Frosting:
Cream together the softened butter, orange juice and icing sugar.
Work the cream cheese in gently with a wooden spoon.
When the cakes are cooled fill and ice with cream cheese frosting.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION
All entries must be the product of the exhibitor.  Nothing shown in Classes 61 to 65 inclusive should have been previously exhibited in any show organised by the Society. 
The following awards apply to this Section (see page 21 for details):
THE MELENE BARNES CUP - Classes 61 to 65
61.     A photograph showing the Landscape of Churt and its surrounds. Maximum overall size A4/ 21cm x 30cm. 
62.     A photograph of a single Flower Bloom in your garden. Maximum overall size A4/ 21cm x 30cm. 
63.     A photo showing My Favourite Tree. Maximum overall size A4/ 21cm x 30cm. 
65.     A photo exemplifying Seasonal Interest. Maximum overall size A4/ 21cm x 30cm.

FUN SECTION
66.   The funniest vegetable.
67.   The longest runner bean.
68.   A vegetable animal – of any size.

AUTUMN SHOW AWARDS
ALL AWARDS TO BE HELD FOR ONE YEAR apart from the Aggregate Points Prize and the Banksian Medal which are retained by the winner.

THE COCHRANE BOWL will be awarded to the exhibitor who is best in Class 1. 
THE DOUGLAS COOK TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 7. 
THE NORMAN LINGARD MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the winner of Class 14. 
THE NORAH FRESSON MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best overall entry in Classes 26 and 27.
THE STEVENSON CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 7 to 27 inclusive. 
THE HAROLD MARTIN MEMORIAL PLATE is awarded to the exhibitor of the best Herbaceous Horticultural exhibit in the Show from Classes 7-27. 
THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 28-50 inclusive. 
THE SURREY & HANTS NEWS CHALLENGE ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the best vegetable horticultural exhibit in the Show from Classes 28-50. 
THE LLOYD GEORGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in Classes 51-60. 
THE SUMMER SHOW SALVER will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best Home Industries entry in the show from Classes 51-60. 
THE MELENE BARNES CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best Photographic entry of Class 61-65.
A BANKSIAN MEDAL, from the RHS, is awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in the Horticultural classes in aggregate over both the Spring and Autumn Shows.  The RHS rules preclude any exhibitor from winning if they have won it in the previous two years. 
THE AGGREGATE POINTS PRIZE is awarded by the Society to the exhibitor who gains the most points in aggregate over both Spring and Autumn Shows. 
 

Guidelines for Show Entrants 
CHAPS holds two shows each year: one in April (Spring) and the other in September (Autumn).  Each show is divided into different sections.  JUNIORS are encouraged to participate in all sections alongside adults, but they will be judged separately, with cups/ prizes awarded on the day. 

Both shows feature a Floral Section, which is further divided into Floral Art and Informal Floral categories.  There is also a Horticultural Section, encompassing Herbaceous and Vegetable classes, and a Home Industries Section, which includes jams, chutneys, bread, baking and eggs.  The Autumn Show includes a Photography Section.  This year, we have introduced a new Fun Section in both the Spring and Autumn Shows.

Members who wish to enter the shows will need to complete and submit an Entry Form setting out which Classes they intend to enter.  The deadline for submitting entry forms is 5pm on the Thursday, two days prior to the show.  Entry forms will be accepted from up to one week prior to this on the previous Thursday. We strongly encourage Members to submit entry forms as soon as they are able and to enter as many classes as possible. It will not matter if subsequently Members decide to withdraw an entry on the show day if they are not happy with the planned exhibit.  Only one entry per class per person is allowed and each entrant must complete a separate form.

Entry forms are on pages 22 and 24 of this Handbook and are available to print out from the CHAPS website at: chaps-online.co.uk/.  Entry forms can also be copied from this Handbook.  Completed forms can be submitted either by posting in the CHAPS box outside Churt Village Hall, or by sending an email (with a pdf or photographic attachment of the form) to the Show Secretary at chaps.showsecretary@gmail.com. 

The 5pm Thursday deadline stands whichever method of making an entry submission is chosen.  No late entries will be accepted.

Entries to the Floral Section shall be composed only of natural plant material including flowers, foliage, grasses, wood, berries, fungi, etc from your garden.

Entries to the Floral Art Class can include both home-grown and purchased flowers. Accessories can only be included if stated in the description under the floral title.  An Accessory is anything other than plant material.  A maximum size will also be specified. 

Entries to the Floral Informal Class cannot include purchased plant material and Accessories are not allowed. 

When making an entry into a Horticultural Class the entrant must have grown or owned the plant for at least three months.  All plants from the house, garden or allotment worked by the entrant are eligible.  Judging is based on meeting the requirements of the Class (eg number of stems, specific type of flower) and then on quality and condition.  If the judge feels that none of the entries are of sufficiently high quality a placing of first, second or third may not be given.

Entries for the Herbaceous Classes will be in vases, containers or pots belonging to the entrant.  The exception to this is for the pansy/ viola class in the Spring Show, and single or double fuchsia florets in the Autumn Show where CHAPS provides a specific display container allowing the flowers to be shown facing upwards. 

Entries for Vegetable Classes must be washed clean of soil and neatly presented.  Use raffia or gardening twine to tie the trimmed foliage. Exhibits can be displayed directly on the show table or on a suitably sized plate for tomato and soft fruit classes. 

On the morning of the show all entries must be brought to Churt Village Hall for staging between 8am and 10.45am after which time the doors will be closed to entrants.  A show card will be in place for each entry being made.  Once an entry has been staged the show card should be turned over so that it is anonymous to the judge.  The cards will be turned back over once judging is complete.  Judging begins at 11am. 

The show is open to the public from 2.30pm.  Prizes are awarded at 4pm and exhibitors are asked not to remove their entries until after the prize giving.  Once the show is over an orderly and speedy removal of exhibits is appreciated so that the show furniture can be tidied away. 

The members of the CHAPS Committee are always happy to provide help and advice particularly to new or inexperienced exhibitors.  CHAPS members will be on hand during the staging process on the Saturday morning to help with specifics on the day.