AUTUMN SHOW RULES

 

  1. The show is open to HGA members, their partners and their children.
  2. All horticultural entries must be owned or grown by the Exhibitor, and must have been in their possession for at least three months prior to the show. This does not apply to flower arrangements.
  3. All entries must be staged between 8 and l0am on the morning of the show.
  4. Only one entry allowed per class, per exhibitor, per garden in Divisions A, B, C, D and G. In Division E (Domestic) any number of family members (see Rule 1) can each make one entry per class. In Division F each eligible child may make one entry per class.
  5. The Committee has the right to inspect gardens of exhibitors.
  6. The Judges and Committee reserve the right to withhold any awards in any class if the entries do not warrant such. However, if the exhibits so deserve, more than one winner may be selected in any class.
  7. Every care will be taken of exhibits, but the Committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to exhibits.
  8. Where cut material is exhibited, all stems must reach the water of the container.
  9. Judging will be in accordance with the RHS Handbook. The judges’ decision is final.
  10. All entry forms must be received by Friday 10th September 2010. Committee members will be at the Community Centre, Rose Avenue, on that evening (7.30 to 8.30pm) to receive entry forms.
  11. After the entry exhibits cannot be changed from the class entered to any other class.
  12. At the staging of exhibits, entry cards will be supplied for each class entered.
  13. After judging has taken place no exhibit or part of an exhibit may be altered until the end of the show.
  14. Exhibits must not be removed before the presentation of prizes.
  15. Exhibits may be staged with accessories unless otherwise stated; paper plates are provided for vegetable exhibits.
  1. Points will be awarded as follows:

                    First - 4 points, Second - 2 points, Third - 1 point

  1. There is no charge for entering the Autumn Show; neither is any prize money paid.
  2. All 2009 cup winners should ensure that their cups are returned to the Show Committee by the evening of Friday 10th September 2010 at the latest.