East Woodhay Flower Show
Visit and Compete at the Flower Show -19th AUGUST 2023
About
The East Woodhay Flower Show is an annual, not to be missed event for the whole family- nothing like a bit of fruit and veg to bring the community together in friendly rivalry! As well as classes for the green fingered there is also a wide selection of craft, cookery, flower arranging and photography classes – check them out’.
The Flower Show is held at
East Woodhay Village Hall, Heath End, RG20 0AP
Entertainment from the East Woodhay Silver Band
Entrance from 2pm at ADULTS £1 CHILDREN FREE
Class PRIZES
1st Prize – £1
2nd Prize – 75p
3rd – 50p
Tea and Refreshments may be obtained at the Show
Auction to be held after the Show at approx. 4.15pm
Followed by the Raffle draw
The Committee would appreciate any gifts of exhibits
for the Auction to be held after the Show. Proceeds for Show Funds.
All exhibits not for sale should be marked NFS on exhibit card
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PLEASE NOTE – Certain classes have been sponsored and
a full list of Sponsors will be displayed on Show day
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The Flower Show recommenced after the war in 1952
CHAIRMAN
Mrs J. Powell
HON. TREASURER
Mrs S. Taylor
SECRETARY
Mrs D. Brindley
01635 278 435
PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE VILLAGE HALL
Website Photoghaphs courtesy of John Priest & Kim Boreham
Webmaster Ian Wallace
© East Woodhay Flower Show 2019-2022 All Rights Reserved.
AGM and Autumn Show
AGM and AUTUMN SHOW
To be held on
THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2023
ALL WELCOME
EXHIBITS from 7.30pm. Must be staged by 8pm
- Vase of Roses (5)
- 1 Vase of Spray Chrysanthemums (5 stems)
- 1 Vase of Michaelmas Daises
- 1 Pot Plant, max. 9in pot
- 3 Onions
- 5 Potatoes
- 5 Apples
- Exhibit of Autumn Leaves and Berries
- Vase of Dahlias (5) not Poms
- Vase of Dahlias (5) Poms
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Will commence at 8pm and the Agenda will include:
- OFFICAL REPORTS
- FINANCIAL REPORTS
- ELECTION OF COMMITTEE
- JUDGES FOR 2024 SHOW
Flower Show Rules
- All exhibits to section A & B must have been grown by exhibitor
in their own garden or allotment. - No exhibitor to have more than one entry in any one class.
- The entry form must be filled in & sent to either Mrs J. Powell,Copner or Jean Partridge, 1 Heath End with entrance money,
20p per exhibit, by 8pm Saturday 12th August 2023.
Any entry accepted by the Secretary after this date will be
charged 50p per entry. No entries will be accepted after
Wednesday 16th August. - Exhibits may be brought to the show from 8am on the day of the
show and must be staged by 10.45am when the hall will be
cleared for judging. Exhibits may also be staged on Friday 18th
August from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. - The committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage
to any exhibit during the show but all ordinary care will be
taken of them. - All points in dispute must be submitted to the committee before 4pm
on the day of the show. - Exhibits must not be removed until after 4pm.
- No article to be entered that has previously been shown.
- All exhibits to be strictly to size where stated.
- Cups will be presented after 3pm
- Prize money to be collected AFTER 3.30pm and BEFORE 5,00pm
at the village hall. Prize money not collected will be put into show
funds. - All exhibitors must provide own vases.
If in any doubt on how to show your exhibits, please
do not hesitate to phone a Committee Member
The Committee would appreciate any gifts of exhibits
for the Auction to be held after the Show. Proceeds for Show Funds.
All exhibits not for sale should be marked NFS on exhibit card
Cup Winners in 2022
| CUP | Given for | 2022 Winner | |
| THE HAYES CHALLENGE CUP | Presented by the late Lt. Col. W J Pearce to the Exhibitor with the most points in sections A & B | Charlie Sheppard | |
| The ARTHUR CURNICK CUP | To the exhibitor gaining most points in section A | Charlie Sheppard | |
| THE CORONATION CUP | To the exhibitor gaining most points in section B, other than the winner of the Hayes Cup | Les Barber | |
| THE JOHN PARTRIDGE MEMORIAL CUP | For the runner-up in section B | Les Wallace | |
| THE LADIES CHALLENGE CUP | To the exhibitor with the most points in section C, 60-81 inc | Jean Partridge | |
| THE SAMPSON CUP | For the runner-up in section C, 60 – 81 inc. | June Powell | |
| THE CARDEN CHALLENGE CUP | To the child gaining most points in the age group 13 – 6 years | Jack McGraghan | |
| THE CECIL TATE MEMORIAL CUP | To the child gaining most points in the age group 9 – 12 years | Not Awarded | |
| THE BARBER CUP | To the child gaining most points in the age group 5 – 8 years | William Collins | |
| THE CHAIRMANS CUP | To the child gaining most points in the age group under 5 | Isla Collins | |
| THE CANON STEPHENSON CUP | For the best vase of Roses (HT) in section B. Previous years winner ineligible | Les Barber | |
| THE ELLEN WEBB CHALLENGE CUP | For the best vase of Flowers in section B | Les Wallace | |
| THE GEORGE TILLING MEMORIAL CUP | For the best vase of Dahlias in section B | ||
| THE FLORAL CUP | To the exhibitor gaining most points in classes 82 – 90 | Judith Collins | |
| THE FREDERICK MARSH CUP | For the best Amateur photograph overall | Kim Boreham | |
| THE BILL JAMES CUP | For the most points in Begonia section B | Bill Webb | |
| THE TOM TRICE MEMORIAL CUP | For the best carrots in the show | Norman Powers | |
| THE WALT HILLS MEMORIAL CUP | For the best runner beans in show | Cathy Neller | |
| THE MRS R THOMAS CUP | Awarded for an exhibitor in the floral arrangement classes, to a Parishioner who has not won a cup before | Edmond Chau | |
| THE JANE WELLS CUP | Awarded for class 97, Childs arrangement | Emily McGraham | |
Class Lists and Entry Form
The show classes are divided into 4 Sections
- SECTION ‘A’ OPEN – Vegetables and Fruit
- SECTION ‘B’ OPEN – Flowers/Plants
- SECTION ‘C’ OPEN – Preserves, Baking, Crafts, Floral Art, Photography and Eggs
- SECTION ‘D’ – Childrens Classes
- 13 -16 years inclusive
- 9 – 12 years inclusive
- 5 – 8 years inclusive
- Under 5
Download the full class List here
The entry form must be filled in & sent to either June Powell, 4 Copnor, Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9XH or Jean Partridge, 1 Heath End, East Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0AU with entrance money, 20p per exhibit, by 8pm Saturday 12th August 2023.
Any entry accepted by the Secretary after this date will be charged 50p per entry. No entries will be accepted after Wednesday 18th August.
The Committee would appreciate any gifts of exhibits
for the Auction to be held after the Show. Proceeds for Show Funds.
All exhibits not for sale should be marked NFS on exhibit card
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