2026 Show Schedule and Rules
The full list of entry classes, rules and information about how to enter is found here.....
Autumn schedule 2026 21.05.26.pdf
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Print off, complete and then drop it off in the entry box at Trinity Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Colemans Hatch, TN7 4HN. Enclose the relevant payment as well. Entries must arrive there by 19.08.26
Flower Show 2026 Entry Form.docx
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NB: Please also read our 'Tips for showing vegetables, flowers and cookery' section when preparing your entries.
2026 Flower Show Schedule of Classes
A. Schedule of Classes Open to Adults Only
Please refer to show rules on our website and in the schedule.
VEGETABLE
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CLASS |
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POINTS |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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101 |
Potatoes, 5 white |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
102 |
Potatoes, 5 coloured |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
103 |
2 Sweetcorn on the cob |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
104 |
Onions, 5 grown from sets |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
105 |
Onions, 5 grown from seed |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
106 |
Shallots, 10 large |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
107 |
Most unusual looking vegetable |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
108 |
Carrots, 5 long |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
109 |
Carrots, 5 short |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
110 |
Runner Beans, 6 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
111 |
Cabbages, 2 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
112 |
Cauliflower, 2 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
113 |
Leeks, 3 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
114 |
Parsnips, 2 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
115 |
Marrow, 2 maximum length 38cm |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
116 |
Courgettes, 4 maximum length 15cm |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
117 |
Beetroots, 4 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
118 |
Tomatoes, 5 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
119 |
Cherry Tomatoes, 5 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
120 |
Any other vegetable not listed, 2 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
121 |
A dish of Apples, 5 dessert |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
122 |
A dish of Apples, 5 culinary |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
123 |
A dish of Plums, 5 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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124 |
A dish of fruit (not apples or pears), one variety of: Blackcurrants 5 ‘strigs’, Loganberries, Raspberries, Gooseberries, Blackberries |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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125 |
Coleman’s Hatch Top Tray (see rules) |
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126 |
Coleman’s Hatch Top Vase (see rules) |
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CLASS |
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POINTS |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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161 |
The largest round pumpkin |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
162 |
The longest marrow |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
163 |
A plate of 3 miniature pumpkin, marrow or squash (one kind only) |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
164 |
A display of pumpkin, marrow and/or squash maximum of 12 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
FLORAL
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127* |
A vase of Rudbekia, 3 stems |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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128* |
A vase of Agapanpthus, 5 stems
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40 |
30 |
20 |
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129* |
A vase of Spray Chrysanthemums, 3 stems |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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130* |
A vase of mixed Chrysanthemums, 3 stems |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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131* |
A vase of Cacti Dahlias, 3 blooms |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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132* |
A vase of decorative Dahlias, 3 blooms |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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133* |
A vase of mixed Dahlias, 5 blooms |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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134* |
A vase of Pom-Pom Dahlias, 5 blooms |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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135* |
A vase of mixed outdoor flowers |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
136 |
The last Rose of summer |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
137 |
A vase of flowering shrubs |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
138 |
A vase of Annuals |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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139 |
One home grown foliage pot plant of own growing, pot not to exceed 7” in diameter |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
140 |
One home grown flowering pot plant of own growing, pot maximum 7” diameter |
40 |
30 |
20 |
*Cut flowers must be shown in the vases provided.
FLORAL ART
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CLASS |
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POINTS |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
158 |
Enchanted Place - a Petite exhibit space allowed 25 x 25 x 25 cm |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
159 |
Friends are like Flowers - a Meadow exhibit space allowed 30Wx20Dx45H |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
160 |
Blustery Day - a raised exhibit* space allowed 60cmW x 60cmD, max.75cmH |
40 |
30 |
20 |
Sizes stated are maximum staging area provided. * Exhibitors own container/stand.
Plant material to predominate. No artificial plant material permitted.
DOMESTIC
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CLASS |
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POINTS |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
141 |
5 Cheesy herb scones (recipe on website) |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
142 |
5 Fruity flapjacks (recipe on website) |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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143* |
Honey, orange & cinnamon cake (recipe on website) |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
144 |
3 Pastry pizza pinwheel (recipe on website) |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
145 |
Tiger bread |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
146 |
1 glass jar of honey |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
147 |
6 poultry eggs |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
148 |
1 glass jar of chutney |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
149 |
1 glass jar of any jam |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
150 |
1 glass jar of any curd |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
151 |
1 glass jar of any pickle |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
152 |
1 glass jar of any jelly |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
153 |
1 glass jar of marmalade |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
154 |
1 Bottle of homemade wine |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
155 |
1 Sloe gin |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
156 |
1 Homemade lemonade |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
157 |
1 Homemade cordial |
40 |
30 |
20 |
*The winner of class 143 will be awarded the Barbara Waghorn Bowl
PHOTOGRAPHY, ART AND CRAFT
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CLASS |
(Photos must be unframed & maximum 7x5”) |
POINTS |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
166 |
A toy bear portrait (photograph) |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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167* |
A photograph of an enchanted place |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
168 |
A photograph of a bee on a flower |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
169 |
A drawing or painting (max 45x30cm) |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
170 |
An article of knitting |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
171 |
An article of crochet |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
172 |
An article of embroidery or cross-stitch |
40 |
30 |
20 |
|
173 |
Any article in metal, wood or leather (maximum space 90cm x 70cm) |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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Any article of Craft |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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*The winner of class 167 will be awarded the Olive Markham Cup
THE CHALLENGE CUP
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CLASS 175 |
A co-operative class for 2 or more members of any group or club wishing to enter. A display area of 18” x 18” (46cm x 46cm) is allowed. All items should reflect the theme.
Each item will be awarded a score out of 10 points. Should there be a tie then the winner will be judged on overall appearance.
Theme: Winnie the Pooh * a model/craft * an arrangement of flowers * a cake * a drawing or painting |
B. Schedule of Classes Open to Children
A £5 prize or gift will be awarded to the winners of most points in each age group, with rosettes for all placings.
|
CLASS |
Age 3-6 |
|
176 |
Colour in one picture of Winnie the Pooh (download from our website) |
|
177 |
Decorate 3 biscuits to look like Winnie the Pooh characters |
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Age 7 - 9 |
|
178 |
Collage of Owl’s house using natural materials |
|
179 |
Painting or drawing of a Winnie the Pooh character |
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Age 10 - 12 |
|
180 |
Honey & bee themed cup cakes |
|
181 |
One Hundred Acre Wood on a tray |
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Age 13 - 16 |
|
182 |
AA Milne inspired poem |
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183 |
Create a 3D Winnie the Pooh character |
RULES FOR THE COLEMANS HATCH TOP TRAY CLASS
- The Coleman’s Hatch Top Tray Class is for a display of three vegetables chosen from the following eight. The quantity of each vegetable needed is shown in brackets. CARROTS (3) - without top foliage CAULIFLOWER (3) ONIONS (3) PARSNIPS (3) without top foliage PEAS (6) POTATOES (3) RUNNER BEANS (6) TOMATOES (6)
- For Carrots and Parsnips, the top foliage should be trimmed to not more than 3" (7.5cm) from the top shoulder of the vegetable.
- The vegetables should be displayed within the area of 18" (45cm) by 24" (60cm). All vegetables must be displayed within the confines of this area and no part of any vegetable may come out of it. A tray or board measuring 18" (45cm) by 24" (60cm) can be used to display the vegetables, or the area can simply be marked out on the staging. Where trays have a lip or edge it is the internal measurement that must be no greater than 18" (45cm) by 24" (60cm).
- A Black Base Cloth is permitted, or the tray can be painted. The only garnish material allowed is Parsley. No other material is allowed at all. (No plates, sand, onion rings, etc.)
- The Society staging the Coleman’s Hatch Top Tray Class will be responsible for the judging to RHS rules for each individual vegetable (please see the Horticultural Show Handbook published by the RHS).
- The winner of the Coleman’s Hatch Top Tray Class will receive a £10.00 Garden Token.
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