AHS SUMMER SHOW – SATURDAY 25th JULY 2026

 Entries to be submitted to the Show Secretary on 01843 846963 by no later than Thursday 23rd July


Flowers

TAN-ET VASE CHALLENGE CUP

1.            One vase of 3 stems of Perennials - any varieties

 RICHARD COBB CHALLENGE CUP

2.            One specimen bloom Rose

3.            One stem Floribunda Rose 

4.            Vase of 3 Roses (any type)

CARALYS PLATE


5.         Three Dahlias - Exhibitor's Choice

6.         Three Dahlias - pom-pom (not to exceed 54 mm)

7.         Three Dahlias, ball type


MRS M E STEPHENS CHALLENGE CUP


8.          Three stems of flowering shrubs, one or more varieties

9.          Six Fuchsias in a box - box provided

10.        One spike specimen Gladiolus

11.         Three spikes specimen Gladioli

12.         Vase of mixed flowers


E BAWN CHALLENGE CUP


13.          Pot plant, flowering (pot 9”/223 mm or under)

14.          Pot plant, foliage or ornamental (pot 8”/203 mm or under)

15.          Pot plant, Cactus or Succulent (pot 8”/203 mm or under)


ALF WHITE CHALLENGE CUP


16.          Flowering plants growing in an unusual container

H LAW TANKARD

17.          Hanging Basket


Vegetables 

THE GEORGE COWELL CHALLENGE SHIELD – MEMBERS

THE  COT CHALLENGE SHIELD – NON-MEMBERS

18.        A standard seed tray (provided) of vegetables and/or fruit, number at exhibitor’s discretion,
to be judged for culinary merit and visual appeal. 
Exhibit to be confined within the seed tray.

CARSON CHALLENGE CUP – MEMBERS


19.         Six Spring Salad Onions

20.         Five Onions under 250 g

21.          One Lettuce (washed root attached)

22.          Three Beetroot - long or round (tops trimmed to 3"/76 mm)

23.          Three Courgettes

24.          Plate of five Potatoes (any colour)

25.          Six Runner Beans

26.          Six French Beans

27.          One Cucumber

28.          Any other single Vegetable (not listed in schedule)

29.          Longest Runner Bean


DICK JARVIS MEMORIAL TROPHY


30.        Five medium size Tomatoes

31.         Nine cherry Tomatoes - not to exceed 35 mm

32.         Three Carrots - long (tops trimmed to 3"/76 mm)




Home Economics

E FOREMAN CHALLENGE SALVER - OPEN


33.          Jar of Jam (any fruit) - in 1 lb jam jar with jam covers

34.          Jar of Chutney

35.          Jar of any other Preserve

Classes 33 to 35 must be in 454 g/1 lb jars 


Covers will be provided for the following classes:

MARJORIE HALL CHALLENGE CUP - OPEN


36.         A Victoria Sponge (made with Jam and Buttercream)

37.         Four Savoury Scones (any flavour)


Handicraft

AHS HANDICRAFT SHIELD

38.          Framed picture – any medium (NOT painting, drawing or photograph) -  Commercial frame accepted.  Size not exceeding 

               16” x 12”.

39.          Handicraft – hard (one item only)

40.          Handicraft – soft (one item only)


Exhibits must not have been shown in a previous AHS Show

ACOL ART GROUP TROPHY

To be awarded to person with the most points over the two shows

To be mounted or framed.  Picture size not greater than 16 x 12 inches


41. Painting, any subject, any medium


Exhibits must not have been shown in a previous AHS Show

Photography

 YEOMAN CHALLENGE CUP

To be awarded to person with the most points over the two shows


42.         One photograph – “Summer Games”

43.         Three photographs – “Coastal Scenes"

 Photographs must be taken by the exhibitor and not to exceed 7” x 5” and are mounted on card.

Exhibits must not have been shown in a previous AHS Show

ACOL POST OFFICE CHALLENGE CUP

In memory of Val and Dave Stevens


44.          Pencil drawing – any subject (unframed 10” x 8”)

Floral Art

SWINBURN CHALLENGE TROPHY – To the exhibitor with the most points over classes 45 to 47

45.          “Floral Fantasy” –  space 24" x 24", height optional

46.          “Afternoon Tea” – space 121" x 12", height optional

47.          "Summer Cocktail" - space 9" x 9", height optional


THE VINE CHALLENGE CUP – Best in Show Floral Art


Fruit 

QUEX PARK CHALLENGE SHIELD

48.          Plate of any Fruit



NORA LING SHIELD


2026 - Flowers


Children's Classes 

MRS V LING CHALLENGE CUP – Best in Show

MR L A JOHNSON CHALLENGE SHIELD – Boy (9 Years and Under)

MRS R M SIDDERS CHALLENGE CUP – Girl (9 Years and Under)

R J LAWRENCE CHALLENGE SHIELD– Boy (10 to 14 Years)

MRS I NORMAN – Girl (10 to 14 Years)


49.          A Crocodile (made from recycled materials, max size 18")


Your age must be included on your entry form

Prize money for most points for class 49 – 1st £10  2nd £5   3rd £3  - Sponsored by Mr Robin White

 



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