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THE TRELAWNYD FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE

PROUDLY PRESENTS

The 36th Annual Open Flower Show

Saturday 15th August 2009

2.30pm

at

The Memorial Hall, Trelawnyd

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Refreshments available.

Chair John Gray. Bwthyn-y-llan,Cwm Road Trelawnyd. Telephone 01745571838

Secretary Mrs S Evans, 6 Byron Street, Trelawnyd 01745570822

Treasurer Mrs I Murray, Chwarel, Marian Trelawnyd 01745570406

Prizes Include

The Hoggarth Cup (Highest points in Section 1)

The Crown Cup (Highest points in Section 2 & 3)

The Trelawnyd M V Choir Cup (Highest points in section 4,5 & 6)

Miss B.A.Jones Cup (Floral Arrangement Class 37)

Mr J.W.Jones Cup (Best Rockery Garden)

Mr & Mrs Norman Roberts Cup (Best Flat Tray of Vegetables)

Mr Harrison Jones Cup (Best Kept Garden)

Mrs M.M.Davies Cup (Education Years 1 &2)

Flower Show Committee Cup (Education Years 5 & 6)

Mr J.E.Williams Cup (Education Years 3 &4)

Mr Louis Wrigley Cup (Best Kept Garden)

The Finlay Memorial Cup (Early Years)

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We look forward to see you there

Trelawnyd Flower Show Schedule for 2009

SECTION 1 FLOWERS

Class

1. SINGLE ROSE
2. BUTTON HOLE
3 SINGLE GLADIOLI
4. LADIES CORSAGE
5. THREE DAHLIAS (single blooms any variety)
6. FUCHSIA POT PLANT
7. 5 SPIKES OF SWEET PEAS
8. SINGLE BLOOM OF HYDRANGEA
9. VASE OF FIVE MIXED FLOWERS (single bloom any variety)
10. INDOOR FLOWERING PLANT
11.INDOOR FOLIAGE PLANT
12. SUCCULENT OR CACTI PLANT


SECTION 2: VEGETABLES


13. THREE CARROTS (with tops)
14. THREE ONIONS (from seed)
15. THREE ONIONS (from sets)
16. SIX PODS OF FRENCH BEANS (dwarf)
17. SIX PODS OF KIDNEY BEANS (runners)
18. ONE CAULIFLOWER
19. SIX SHALLOTS
20. THREE BEETROOTS (with tops)
21. LONGEST SINGLE RUNNER BEAN
22. ANY VEGETABLE (not on schedule)
23. THREE POTATOES
24. ONE CABBAGE
25. THREE COURGETTES
26. ONE LETTUCE (with roots)
27. FIVE TOMATOES
28. NINE CHERRY TOMATOES
29. FOUR VARIETIES OF FRESH HERBS
30. A BASKET OF SALAD VEGETABLES (4 varieties)
31. FLAT TRAY VEGETABLES (4 vegetables)
32. ONE CUCUMBER


SECTION 3 FRUIT


33. THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB
34. THREE APPLES (any variety)
35 .ANY FRUIT NOT ON SCHEDULE


SECTION 4 FLORAL ART & PHOTOGRAPHY


36. FLORAL ARRANGEMENT "A CELEBRATION" (24" overall)
37. MINIATURE ARRANGEMENT (9 " cup and saucer)
38. SNAPSHOT (unframed) of "A NAMED BRIDGE"
39. SNAPSHOT (unframed) of "LAND & SEA"


SECTION 5 COOKERY AND PRESERVES


40. LEMON SPONGE
41. FIVE FRUIT SCONES
42. DATE AND WALNUT LOAF
43. VICTORIA JAM SPONGE (using 3 eggs)
44. 5 WELSH CAKES
45. 7 INCH SHERRIED SULTANA CAKE (recipe below)
46. CARROT CAKE
47. CHOCOLATE CAKE
48. A SAVORY FLAN
49. HARD BOILED EGG
50. FIVE BUTTERFLY CAKES
51. 1LB HOMEMADE LOAF
52. EGG CUSTARD TART
53. GINGER CAKE
54. JAR OF BLACKCURRENT JAM (not less than 12 ozs)
55. JAR OF STRAWBERRY JAM (not less than 12 ozs)
56. JAR OF RASPBERRY JAM (not less than 12 ozs)
57. JAR MARMALADE (not less than 12 ozs)
58. ANY JAM OR JELLY NOT ON SCHEDULE (not less tha 12 ozs)
59. JAR LEMON CURD (not less tha 12 ozs)
60. CHUTNEY


SECTION 6 ARTS AND CRAFTS


61. A PAINTING (any medium)
62. A WEDDING ORDER OF SERVICE CARD
63. AN EMBROIDERED ARTICLE
64. A TAPESTRY
65. ANY ARTICLE IN WOOD OR METAL
66. A COUNTED CROSS STITCH ARTICLE
67. A HAND KNITTED TOY


SECTION 7 CHILDRENS


Child to be in the education year in June 2009
All groups "NEW IDEAS" a wildlife picture in mixed media

68. EARLY YEARS
69. EDUCATIONAL YEAR 1 & 2
70. EDUCATIONAL YEAR 3 & 4
71. EDUCATIONAL YEAR 5 & 6


SECTION 6 GARDENS


72. ROCKERY (Any size)
73. GARDEN (any size)
74. BEST KEPT GARDEN (for residents in Trelawnyd sheltered accomodation)
75. HANGING BASKETS
76. FLOWERING TUBS OR CONTAINERS

Please read the rules carefully, as these must be strictly adhered to
In sections and classes where no cups are awarded
Prize money will be
£1.00 : First Prize 50p Second Prize

Prize Money to be collected from the Treasurer's table


Recipe for the sherried sultana cake

4oz warm soft fat (1/2 butter and 1/2 marg)
4 oz caster sugar
6 oz self raising flour
pinch of salt
2 eggs
5 oz sultanas (soak overnight in 2 tablespoons of sherry)
Topping 1 tablesppon sugar and 1/2 of flaked almonds

METHOD:

1. Cream fat and sugar together
2. Add two slightly beaten eggs, a little at a time, beating well in between
3 sieve in the flour and add the sultanas and sherry
4. put the mixture in a lined and greased 7" cake tin
5. Brush the top of the cake with milk before add the sugar and almonds
6. Bake in the centre of the oven 350 F for about 1 hour

ENTRY FEE NOW 25p

Flower Show Rules

1. The Judges' decision will be Final.
2. All exhibits must be bonafide work of exhibitor.
3. Only one exhibit per exhibitor.
4. Notification of entry and fee of 25p per class must be received by the secretary not later than 12 noon on Friday 14th August.
5. No entries will be accepted after that date and time.
6. Exhibits must be clearly labelled with the class and the section numbers accompanied by a sealed envelope containing the competitor's name and address
7. Section 8 is confined to competitors resident in Trelawnyd.
8. The descriptions in schedule must be adhered to.
9. Staging of exhibits must be completed by 10.15am on Saturday August 15th
10.The "Crown Cup", "Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir Cup" and "Hoggarth Cup" will be awarded on the basis of three points for first prize and one point for second prize in each class.
11.The committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage from any cause. All reasonable care will be taken to safeguard exhibits.
12.No exhibits to be removed before 4.30pm
13.All cups to be returned July 1st 2009
14.All Children (school year 6 and under) will gain Free Entry in section 7. Name and age on back of work.
15.Entries for Section 8 to be received no later than Sat Aug 8th 2009
16.It would be appreciated if the winners engraved their own cups