Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association
Registered Charity No. 250312
ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW
WADEBRIDGE 4TH, 5TH & 6TH JUNE 2015
FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE
FLORAL ART AND COMPETITIVE CLASSES
Flower Show Director: K R Willcock JP
Ken-Caro, Bicton, Liskeard PL14 5RF Tel. 01579 362446
Floral Art/Competitive Secretaries:
Mrs J Walters, Glendale, 51 Church View Road, Camborne, TR14 8RQ
Tel. 01209 716646
And Mrs J Hoskin, Bronwhella, 17 Glynn Road, Liskeard PL14 4HJ
Tel. 01579 342807
ENTRIES CLOSE 29th APRIL 2015
LIST OF CONTENTS
Flower Pavilion Opening Times
List of Judges
Flower Show Regulations/Floral Art Regulations
Section A
Cut Trees and Shrubs, Classes 1 - 3
Section B
Container Gardening, Classes 4 - 8
Section C
Floral Art, Classes 9 - 17
1
Entry Form and Copy for Sections A - C (Classes 1 - 17)
FLOWER PAVILION TIMES OF OPENING
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9.00am - 6.30pm
8.30am - 6.30pm
8.30am - 4.45pm
JUDGES
Sections A and B - Cut Plant Material and Containers
Mrs D Knuckey
Mrs E Taylor
Section C - Floral Art
Mrs N Harris
FLOWER TENT REGULATIONS
1. Exhibits may be staged on the Wednesday prior to the Show. Staging must be completed by
6.00 a.m. on Thursday. No dogs (except assistance dogs) are allowed in Flower Tent during
staging.
2. The Show will be held as a section of the Royal Cornwall Show at Wadebridge on 4th, 5th, and
6th June 2015.
3. The Flower Tent will be open from 9.00am to 6.30pm on Thursday, from 8.30am to 6.30pm on
Friday and from 8.30am to 4.45pm on Saturday. The last admission on each day will be half an hour
before closure. On Saturday at 5.00pm the sale of plants and removal of exhibits will commence.
Competitive exhibits may not be removed before 5.00pm on Saturday 6th June. Exhibitors ignoring
this regulation may be debarred from exhibiting at future shows.
4. On staging day (Wednesday) exhibitors may either drive into the showground (follow signs for
showground traffic) and park outside the Flower Pavilion (please respect the instructions of the
parking stewards) or park in the Flower Show exhibitors park outside the showground to the rear of
the Flower Pavilion. Pedestrian access will be via a gate to the rear of the Flower Pavilion. (This
gate will be locked at 10.00pm). All competitors wishing to park in the above area will need to be in
possession of a Flower Show car park sticker as supplied by the section secretary. To gain access
competitors should follow the appropriate signing directing them to the St Columb/Truro end of the
showground. On the final day (Saturday) the main trade gate (adjacent to the cattle halls) will be
open at 7.00pm (or later if the numbers of public on site so dictate) to allow vehicles to drive to the
Flower Pavilion should anyone wish to do so.
5. Entries will only be accepted if completed on correct entry forms and received by Mrs J Hoskin or
Mrs J Walters to arrive no later than 29th April 2015. Cancellations must be notified by 19th May
2015.
6. Exhibitors will be allowed to make up to two entries in any one class. More than 2 entries will be
permitted only if space allows.
7. Section B and Section C exhibitors who make three or more entries will be entitled to one day
free entry to the Showground. This does not apply to the Section A.
8. All exhibits in Section A and Section B must have been grown by or been in the possession of the
exhibitor for at least six weeks before the show. (No artificial materials)
9. Any naming of plants or flowers must be done on plain labels.
10. Vases for Section A will be provided by the Association.
11. The Committee will not be liable for loss or damage to exhibits or personal property.
12. The judges will be at liberty to withhold prizes where the exhibits are deficient in number or
merit. The decision of the Judge shall be final.
13. The committee reserves the right to disqualify or remove any exhibit.
14. The Challenge Trophies are held for one year, and are to be returned to the Section Secretary
(Mrs Mary Eustice, Hay Farm, St Breock, Wadebridge PL27 7LH Tel. 01208 812868) in clean
condition by 1st May.
15. No competitive exhibits (Sections A - C inclusive) may be removed until 5.00pm on Saturday. It
is important that someone is with your exhibit on the third day of the show by 6.00pm so we know
they will be collected. Please bear in mind you will not be able to drive into the showground at this
time. The committee may dispose of any not claimed by 6.00pm.
16. Prizes including Monies, may be claimed at the office in the Flower Pavilion on personal
presentation of your signed Exhibitors Card on Saturday between the hours of 1.30pm to 5.00pm.
No payments can be made outside these hours.
17. Prize monies not collected on Saturday will be held in the main office at The Royal Cornwall
Showground by Mr Chris Riddle, for 14 days only. Monies not claimed shall be deemed as
donations to the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association.
18. Cup winners may collect their trophies from the Flower Pavilion office on Saturday between
1.30pm and 5.00pm.
FLORAL ART REGULATIONS
1. All exhibits must be staged within the space provided and may be brought to the show completed.
2. All measurements are approximate. Competitors may use their own backgrounds, unless stated
otherwise, but they must be free standing. Nothing may be attached to the show's staging materials.
3. Natural plant material, which may be additionally coloured, should predominate in all exhibits. No
artificial plant material may be used.
4. Please will exhibitors refrain from using aerosol paint sprays inside the pavilion.
5. Exhibitors requiring an electrical supply must make their own arrangements by contacting
Mrs Vivienne Knight (SEC Connect South West) 01637 889527
6. Please remove all your rubbish - there is a skip outside the flower pavilion.
7. A novice is a competitor who has not won a first prize in the Royal Cornwall or any Area Show.
Please indicate as shown on the entry form.
8. All staging is the property of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association and must not be
removed from the site.
9. Imposed Class (Class 15). The charge for components provided will be £25. Entries will be limited
to 10 in the class and entries must be staged between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
CUT TREES AND SHRUBS
SECTION A
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 1 - 2
1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5
Only vases supplied by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association to
be used.
Class 1
One vase of any Flowering Tree or Shrub ONE variety in
91cm (36in) space and 91cm (36 in) from rim of vase.
Class 2
One vase of Cut Foliage ONE variety in 91cm (36in)
space and 91cm (36 in) from rim of vase.
The Treseder Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner
with the most points in Classes 1 & 2.
Class 3
Any One Specimen Flower/Bloom.
The winners in this class will be awarded rosettes.
The Cut Flower cup will be awarded to the winner with the
most points in class 3
CONTAINER GARDENING
SECTION B
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 4 – 8
1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5
Rosettes and Prize Cards for this section
Exhibitors please note:- No artificial plant material.
See regulation 8.
Class 4
Hanging Basket
The basket frame should have a maximum diameter of 41cm
(16in). Hanging supports will be provided.
First Prize: The Cornish Nurseryman's Association Perpetual
Challenge Cup
Class 5
Window Box
The window box should have a maximum external width of
23cm (9in) and a maximum external length of 76cm (30in).
Suitable staging will be provided.
The winner will receive a certificate for Best Window Box
Class 6
A Patio Container
This could be a tub or garden ornament. Space allowed
1 metre square, height unlimited.
First Prize: The Jewson Ltd (Wadebridge Branch) Challenge
Cup
Class 7
Herb Gardening, a minimum of 5 specimens, the plants to
be shown in a container, or containers, of any shape, in
1metre square, height unlimited
Class 8
Hanging Pouch with Most Colour
Exhibitors are to provide their own pouch.
Any exhibitor making three or more entries in sections B & C will be
entitled to one day free entry to showground. This pass will be available
from a committee member on staging day.
FLORAL ART
SECTION C
PRIZE MONEY
Class 9:
Classes 10 - 15:
Class 16 & 17:
1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £15, 4th £10, 5th £5
1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, 4th £2
1st £10, 2nd £5, 3rd £2
THE ROYAL CORNWALL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the
best exhibit in class 9.
A CERTIFICATE will be awarded to the best exhibit by a Novice in
Classes 10 - 17 (Please tick on entry form)
THE FLORAL ART CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the best
exhibit in Classes 10 - 15.
THE SILVER JUBILEE CHALLENGE ROSE BOWL will be awarded to
the exhibitor with the most points in Classes 10 - 17.
SILVER SALVER - Presented by the late Mrs Phyllis Rees for the best
exhibit in Class 16.
THE PHYLLIS REES MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the best
overall use of GARDEN plant material in classes 9 - 17.
FLORAL ART CLASSES
Judging under NAFAS COMPETITION MANUAL
2nd EDITION 2009
Floral Art Theme: A WORLD OF WONDER
Class 9 The Wow Factor
An exhibit staged on a circular base approximately 122cm in
diameter within 150cm space and approx. 30cm above ground
level. Height optional. Exhibitors to provide own covering for base.
To be viewed and judged all round. Up to two people may take
part in this class for which a £30 grant plus 2 day passes will be
allowed.
Class 10 Sculptured by the Sea
An exhibit space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, height optional to be
staged on tabling against a cream background.
Class 11 Razzle-Dazzle
An exhibit to be staged on a circular table approximately 90cm in
diameter within 120cm space and 75cm from ground level. Height
optional – To be viewed and judged all round. Sides of table will be
covered in grey fabric and exhibitors may provide own covering for
top of table.
Class 12 Art Alive
A Land Art exhibit to be staged on two adjacent grey paving slabs
(each slab measuring approx. 60cm x 60cm) and approx. 40cm
above ground level. Space 120cm x 60cm. Height optional. To be
viewed and judged all round. (Exhibitors may wish to cover the
blocks supporting the slabs).
Class 13 Thinking outside the Pot
An exhibit Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, height optional, to be
staged on tabling against a cream background.
Class 14 Dancing Flames
An exhibit to hang from a hook 200cm from the floor. Space
allowed 60cm wide, 35cm deep, drop 120cm. To be suspended
200cm from floor against a cream background.
Class 15 Conundrum
An imposed exhibit. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, height optional
to be viewed and judged all round – open staging on tabling. All
components will be provided and may be retained by the
competitor. There is a fee for entry. Please refer to rules
section.
Class 16 Somewhere cobwebs cling
A petite exhibit not exceeding 25cm in width, depth and height. To
be staged on tiers against a grey background.
Class 17 Put on those dancing shoes
A shoe - craft exhibit not exceeding 30cm in width and 25cm in
depth, height optional to be staged on tiers against a grey
background. (Please note – plant material should predominate
and may be made up in any form).
Any exhibitor making three or more entries in sections B & C will be
entitled to one day free entry to showground. This pass will be available
on staging day from a committee member.
See Flower Tent Regulations for collection of prize money and trophies.
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association
COMPETITIVE AND FLORAL ART SECTION
Wadebridge 4th, 5th & 6th June 2015
This copy of your Entry Form to be retained by exhibitor
Closing date for entries 29 April 2015
Cancellations must be notified by 19 May 2015 to Mrs J Walters, 51 Church
View Road, Camborne TR14 8RQ Tel. 01209 716646 or Mrs J Hoskin,
Bronwhella, 17 Glynn Road, Liskeard PL14 4HJ Tel. 01579 342807
Class
No.
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Class Title
No. of Entries
IMPORTANT
A stamped and addressed envelope must be enclosed with each entry form
for the return of your exhibitor's card which will show your exhibitor's number
together with a list of the class numbers under which your entries have been
recorded. Please check this with your copy of your entries and report any
errors immediately. Please sign this and return it when making additional late
entries. It must be produced when claiming prize money (see regulation 16)
or removing exhibits at the close of the Show.
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association
COMPETITIVE AND FLORAL ART SECTION
Wadebridge 4th, 5th & 6th June 2015
Exhibits in Competitive and Floral Art Classes to be entered on this copy of your
entry form and sent to Mrs J Walters, 51 Church View Road, Camborne
TR14 8RQ or Mrs J Hoskin, Bronwhella, 17 Glynn Road, Liskeard PL14 4HJ
Class
No.
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Class Title
No. of
Entries
I hereby declare that I have read and agree with the regulations contained in this
schedule
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