SPRING SHOW SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 11 April 2026
DIVISION “A” – FLOWERS
Note: For the size details of daffodils/narcissi please refer also to the Notes below
Class
1 1 trumpet daffodil/narcissus (single bloom)
2 3 trumpet daffodils/narcissi, three varieties (single blooms)
3 3 double daffodils/narcissi (single head or multi head)
4 3 multi-headed daffodils/narcissi, one variety
5 3 multi-headed daffodils/narcissi, three varieties
6 1 large cup daffodil/narcissus (single bloom)
7 3 large cup daffodils/narcissi, three varieties (single bloom)
8 3 large cup daffodils/narcissi, one variety (single bloom)
9 3 small cup daffodils/narcissi, one variety (single or multi head)
10 5 small cup daffodils/narcissi, minimum three varieties (single or multi head)
11 5 miniature daffodils/narcissi (single or multi head)
12 5 daffodils/narcissi, three varieties
13 1 single small cup daffodil/narcissus
14 3 tulips, one variety
15 3 tulips, three varieties
16 3 stems of a Flowering Shrub (No longer than 24”) (610mm)
17 5 hellebore heads – displayed on a black topped container (max size 8 x 6” (200mm x 150mm)
18 Cactus or succulent plant
19 Spring bulbs grown in a container, inside rim diameter not to be larger than 12” (305mm)
20 A flowering orchid plant, pot max 8’’dia
21 Flowering plant, not an orchid or from bulbs, in a pot, inside rim diameter not larger than 8” (200mm)
22 Mixed cut spring flowers in a bowl/vase inside rim diameter not larger than 12” (305mm) (No flowering shrubs allowed)
23 The best flower in my garden.
24 Pansies/violas displayed in a bowl not larger than 6” (15 cm)
IMPORTANT NOTES :
Classes 1 & 2 - trumpet daffodils/narcissi - Single bloom on stem, trumpet not shorter than petals.
Classes 6 - 8 - large cup daffodils/narcissi - Single bloom on stem, cup more than one third length of petals, but less than length of petal.
Classes 9 & 10 – small cup daffodils/narcissi – cup not more than one third length of petals.
Class 11 – miniature daffodils – Up to 52mm in diameter. Single or multi head
A vase is taller than its width and a bowl is wider than its height.
For general added interest, when possible, please name the variety. The term “bulb” is to be interpreted to include corms, tubers and other storage organs.
DIVISION “B” – COOKERY
Class
30 A Fruit Cake (according to the recipe below)
31 5 Fruit Scones.
32 5 Chocolate Chip Brownies
33 A Savoury Quiche
34 5 Novelty Gingerbread Biscuits
35 6 Cheese Straws
36 MEN ONLY - A Date and Walnut Loaf Cake
(All cooked food should be displayed on an appropriate plate or white doyley, and where practical covered with cling film – Plastic cake covers will be provided by WDHS. All pastry to be home-made)
Recipe for Class no. 30 – Fruit Cake
Ingredients : 225g butter (room temperature) or vegetable spread (at least 70% fat) plus extra for greasing
225g self raising flour, 225g caster sugar, 4 large eggs, 100g ground almonds, half tsp almond extract, 450g mixed fruit, 25g flaked almonds
Method : 1. Preheat oven to 160C/140c fan /gas mark 3, grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) round cake tin.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter or vegetable spread and sugar with an electric mixer or wooden spoon until fluffy, then then add the eggs a little at a time, beating well between each addition to prevent curdling.
3. Fold in the flour, ground almonds and almond extract and beat until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Gently fold the dried fruit into the mixture, stirring with a wood spoon until well combined.
4 Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the top. Sprinkle the top surface with almond flakes.
5. Put the tin into the oven and bake for one and a half to two hours. Test the cake for doneness with a skewer and once confirmed OK leave to cool.
Ideally, leave the cake a few days before eating because then it will slice really well whereas when it’s very fresh it can crumble easily.
DIVISION “C” – PHOTOGRAPHY
Class
40 A Room with a view
41 Sport Action
42 Puddles
43 Engines
44 Whatever the Weather
45 My Favourite Photo and Why? (a photo of any subject)
NOTE for Photography
Classes 40 to 45 open to all members
Any digital enhancement or alteration to be declared when displaying the photograph/s
Reproductions should be acknowledged.
All work may be mounted but must be unglazed.
Photographs not to exceed 8” x 10” (200mm x 250mm)
If mounted overall size not to exceed 10” x 12” (250mm x 305mm)
Photographs will be displayed on a stand provided by the Society.
NB For Spring Show 2027 : - Class 40 -Bees, Class 41 – Family Get Together, Class 42 – ‘My Happy Place’,
Class 43 -A Storm, Class 44 – front Doors, and finally Class 45 – Fantastic Nature.
DIVISION “D” – ART
Class You may use the medium of your choice for any class
50 A Sunset
51 A Lighthouse
52 A Garden Feature
53 An Ink or Charcoal Drawing, (subject of your choice)
NOTE for Artwork
Reproductions should be acknowledged.
All work may be un-mounted, mounted only, or mounted glazed and framed
Un-mounted artwork must not exceed A3 12” x 17” (305mm x 430mm)
Mounted artwork overall size not to exceed 14” x 19” (350mm x 475mm)
Framed artwork overall size not to exceed 15” x 20” (380mm x 510mm)
Artwork will be displayed on a stand supplied by the Society.
Artwork excludes sculptures
NB For Spring Show 2027 :- Class 50 – Reflections, Class 51 – Portrait of an Animal, Class 52 – A Snowy Scene, Class 53 – Flora.
DIVISION “E” – FLOWER ARRANGING
(Material used need not be grown by exhibitor)
60 ‘Peaches and Cream’
61 Climate Change
62 A Song (title to be named).
63 An Arrangement in a Cup and Saucer
NOTE
Entries in classes 60 to 63 to be displayed in a white niche 21” wide x 29” high, table depth 24” (525mm x 725mm x 600mm), table covering black. An arrangement is composed of natural plant material with or without accessories, unless otherwise stated in the Schedule Schedule.