Chorleywood & District Horticultural Society
The Society organises three flower shows each year in the Memorial Hall. there are classes for flowers, fruit and vegetables in addition to floral art, cookery, crafts and a separate section for children's entries. You do not have to be an expert gardener or have a large garden in order to enter.
Entries are staged in the memorial Hall between 9 and 11 on the morning of the show. The Show opens to the public at 2.30 pm and prizes are presented at 4.30 pm.
The dry weather since mid-August meant an early autumn in the flower garden and this was reflected in the relatively small number of exhibits in the flower classes. However, the entries that were on the tables made a colourful show for our visitors and included some very good quality dahlia blooms and potted plants.
There was keen competition in the vegetable classes, particularly between Chris Kemp and Derek Hillier, and, in a good year for fruit, the apple and plum exhibits were of a high standard.
This show brings 2009 to a close and the committee is grateful to all who have exhibited this year,
and look forward to welcoming everyone to the Spring Show on 27th March 2010.
For a list of cup winners, click here and to see photos of the exhibits click here.
The Summer Show on Chorleywood Village Day was a great success. A good number of high quality exhibits made a bright and cheerful display. One of the highlights in the flower section was the vase of 3 blooms of the rose ‘Lord Louis’ entered by Chris Kemp with which he won the certificate for best exhibit.
Similarly, John Beech was awarded the Royal National Rose Society Bronze Medal for the premier bloom in the show for his rose ‘Buxom Beauty’.
Competition was fierce in the vegetable classes but Derek Hillier was a worthy winner of the certificate for best exhibit for his fine collection of vegetables.
Newcomer, Mr Bryce Mitchell, not only won the Newcomer’s Award but also collected the Grand Fleet Trophy for his redcurrants.
Thanks are due to all who staged exhibits, not only in the flower and vegetable classes but Floral Art, Crafts and Cookery. Obviously, without them, we would not have a show at all so the Society are grateful to all members who support us in this way.
We are keen to welcome new exhibitors in all sections of the show and help and advice on staging exhibits is always available. The Autumn Show is on Saturday 12th September and we look forward to welcoming everyone to the War Memorial Hall on that day, exhibitors and visitors alike. If you would like to enter and don’t have a schedule you will find details of all the classes elsewhere on this website and you can even download an entry form.
Click here to see a list of cup and trophy winners and here to see some more images.
Winner Chorleywood Bookshop Award
Despite the early date and the late spring a large and splendid display of flowers was staged for the Society's Spring Show. The range of daffodils was particularly impressive and competition was close. In the end the award for best exhibit was given to Mrs Nicola Willey, not for daffodils, but for her vase of mixed flowering shrubs. Mrs Joyce Butcher won the award for best vegetable for her rhubarb and Mrs Irons was given the certificate for best floral art exhibit for her delightful arrangement of spring flowers.
This year for the first time there was a class in the Floral Art Section for the interpretation of a book title. The prize for this was donated by The Chorleywood Bookshop and the Society is grateful for their generous support and look forward to staging this competition again next year.
Our next show is on 11th July and we hope to welcome many exhibitors and visitors on that Saturday. New exhibitors are always welcome - there is a special newcomer's prize
that can be won at every show.
Click here to a list of the cup and trophy winners. Click here to see a number of images of the show.
Once again the poor weather reduced the number of dahlias and roses on display. However, members still managed to exhibit a colourful selection of flowers and house plants and the Division B classes were particularly noteworthy for the range and quality of fruit and vegetables on the tables. Richard Irwin was a deserved winner of the best exhibit award for his ‘fuschia in a pot’ and similarly Derek Hillier more than earned his award for his collection of vegetables.
Cllr Mrs Margaret Jarrett (Chairman of the Open Spaces Committee of Chorleywood Parish Council) presented the awards along with the prizes in the Best kept Allotment Competition, which is judged each year by members of the committee of this Society on behalf of the Parish Council.
The committee thank and congratulate all members who entered shows this year and look forward to seeing everyone again for the first show of 2009 on Saturday 28th March.
Click here to see a list of cup and trophy winners. And here for results of "guess the weight" competition.
Images of the show - click here to see set 1 and here to see set 2. Or follow this link to see details of an impressive display of apples, grown locally by Chris Kemp.
Enthusiastic members of the Society found sufficient exhibits to produce a large and colourful show.
The rain during the week before the show had not dampened their enthusiasm although it had reduced the number of roses exhibited. Some of the blooms were still of a good standard particularly John Beech’s exhibit which won the Royal National Rose Society’s Bronze Medal for Premier Rose in the Show. The vegetable section was particularly well supported with many high quality entries. Derek Hillier won the Worshipful Company of Gardeners Certificate for the best exhibit in the vegetable classes for his ‘collection of vegetables’ and the Grand Fleet Cup for his mouth-watering strawberries. Click here for list of cup winners.
The Society is hugely grateful to all who supported the show and the committee look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Memorial Hall on 13th September for the Autumn Show. If you haven’t entered before why not have a go? Many of the classes are very simple and there is a special award at each show for the best novice entrant.
Click here to see further images of the show
Our Spring Show was very successful despite the unavoidable absence of several regular exhibitors and the snow and frost the week before. There was a large and colourful display of flowers and pot plants and the floral art classes were particularly well supported. Among the highlights of the show was Mr Wheeler’s vase of double daffodils for which he won the Newcomer’s Prize. This is available at every show for a new exhibitor whose entry is of an especially high standard. Mrs Harer’s entries in the floral art classes also deserve a special mention and enabled her to win the Blake Smith Cup for the most points in this section. A list of trophy winners can be seen by clicking here.
The Summer Show will be held on Saturday 12th July and we look forward to welcoming exhibitors both experienced and novice. We would be particularly pleased to welcome young people. Our children’s section has classes for ‘under 9s’ and ‘9-16 year olds’ and at the Summer Show these include exhibits of ‘5 jam tarts’, ’a birthday card’ and ‘a model’. So why not have a look at the schedule and think about making some entries.
If you decide to enter any of the classes you can download an entry form from this website (click here) or collect one from 12 Berks Hill from the 1st July. The completed form, along with the appropriate entry fees must be delivered to 12 Berks Hill, on or before the evening of Wednesday 9th July. Late entries may not be accepted.
Autumn 2007
Click here to see further images of the show
The Autumn Show provided a large and colourful display of exhibits with a higher number of entries than in 2006. The Quality of the vegetables and fruit in the Division B classes was particularly impressive, but all sections were well supported and we welcomed several new exhibitors. There was close competition for many of the trophies and congratulations are due to all winners.
This was the last show of the year and the Committee thanks everyone who has taken part and helped to make 2007 so successful. We look forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors to the Memorial Hall for the 2008 Spring Show on 12th April.
A list of trophy winners for the Autumn can be seen by clicking here.
Summer 2007
Click here to see more photographs of the show.
This took place at the War Memorial Hall on Saturday 14th July and was one of the Village Day attractions. The show was a great success and the many visitors enjoyed seeing the exhibits and having tea and homemade cake. the society is grateful to everyone who entered flowers, fruit and vegetables the many items of floral art, cookery and embroidery that were on display. Among the highlights were Mrs Willey's vase of herbaceous perennial and her collection of vegetables, both of which were awarded 'best exhibit' certificates. Mr Beech's rose 'Lincolnshire Poacher' was a worthy winner of the Royal National Rose Society Bronze medal for the premier rose bloom.
Spring 2007
Our Spring Show was the most successful for a number of years. If you entered exhibits then we are very grateful and hope you had some fun and perhaps some success as well! We welcomed a number of new exhibitors and also some old friends returning after a few years absence. A list of Trophy winners can be seen by clicking here.
Millennium trophy: Chris Kemp
Jubilee Bowl for greatest number of points in all three shows: Chris Kemp
Maud Butler Cup for greatest number of points in floral art at all three shows: Mrs Catherine Harer
Relph Cup for greatest number of points in children’s classes at all three shows: Ruth Payling
Silver Cup for greatest number of points in Division A – Flowers: Chris Kemp
Parsons Cup for greatest number of points in Division B – Fruit and vegetables: Derek Hillier
Parsons Cup for greatest number of classes in the dahlia classes: Chris Kemp
Giffard Cup for best exhibit of fruit: Mrs Sandra Kemp
Blake-Smith Cup for greatest number of points in Division D – Household: Gregory Hill
Macdonald Cup for greatest number of points in Division E – Children’s section: Ruth Payling
Worship Company of Gardeners’ certificate for best exhibit of Flowers: Michael Facey
Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ Certificate for best exhibit of vegetables: Derek Hillier
Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ Certificate for best exhibit in Floral Art: Mrs Iona Sims
Silver Bowl for greatest number of points in Division A – Flowers - C. W. Kemp
Marchmount Bowl for greatest number of points in Division B – Fruit and Vegetables - David Hillier
Pat Ashley Bowl for most points in Division C – Floral Art - Mrs Iona Sims
Grand Fleet Cup for best exhibit of fruit - Bryce Mitchell
Jim Turnbull Cup for best exhibit of vegetables by an exhibitor who has not won a trophy before - Alan Scott Bennett Cup for the best arranged basket of flowers - Mrs Pat Hoggett
Mander Cup for best bowl of roses - C. W. Kemp
Silver Cup for the most points in Division D – Household - Gregory Hill
Selbie Cup for most points in Division E – Children’s section - Ruth Paling
Banksian Medal for the largest amount of prize money won in horticultural classes - C.W.Kemp
Royal National Rose Society Bronze Medal for premier rose bloom in show - John Beech
Newcomer’s Award - Bryce Mitchell
Worshipful Company of Gardeners Certificate for best exhibit in Division A - C.W.Kemp for 3 rose blooms all of the same variety
Worshipful Company of Gardeners Certificate for best exhibit in Division B - Derek Hillier for his collection of vegetables
Worshipful Company of Gardeners Certificate For best exhibit in Division C - Mrs Catherine Harer for a floral art arrangement entitled ‘Bold and Beautiful’
Reed Cup for greatest number of points in flower classes - Chris Kemp
Blake-Smith Cup for greatest number of points for floral art - Mrs Catherine Harer
Blake-Smith Cup for greatest number of points in household classes - Gregory Hill
Blake-Smith Cup for greatest number of points in needlework classes - Mrs P Bridges
Willox Cup for greatest number of points in children's classes - Ruth Payling
Worshipful Company of Gardeners' Certificate for best exhibit in Flower classes - Mrs Nicola Willey
Wor. Co. of Gardeners'. Certificate for best exhibit in vegetable classes - Mrs Joyce Butcher
Wor. Co. of Gardeners'. Certificate for best floral art exhibit - Mrs V. J. Irons
Parsons Cup for most points in Division B – fruit and vegetables – Derek Hillier
Giffard Cup for best exhibit of fruit – Derrick Hillier (Grapes)
MacNeill Cup for greatest number of points in Division C –Floral Art – Catherine Harer
Blake-Smith Cup for greatest number of points in Division D – Household – Gregory Hill
Macdonald Cup for greatest number of points in Division E –Children’s Section – Ruth Payling
Certificate for best exhibit in flower classes – Richard Irwin (Fuschia in a pot)
Certificate for best exhibit in vegetable classes – Derek Hillier (collection of vegetables)
Certificate for best exhibit in Floral Art – Catherine Harer (‘Friends’)
Newcomer’s Award – Kay Walker (African Violet)
Awards for the year presented at Autumn Show
Millennium Trophy – Chris Kemp
Jubilee Bowl for greatest number of points in all three shows – Chris Kemp
Maud Butler Cup for greatest number of points in Floral Art at all three shows – Catherine Harer
Relph Cup for greatest number of points in Children’s classes at all three shows – Ruth Payling
Marchmount Bowl for greatest number of points in Division B – Vegetables: Derek Hillier
Pat Ashley Bowl for greatest number of points in Division C – Floral Art: Sandra Kemp
Silver Cup for the most points in Division D – Household: Gregory Hill
Selbie Cup for most points in Division E – Children’s Section: Ruth Payling
Grand Fleet Cup for best fruit exhibit: Derek Hillier
Mander Cup for best bowl of roses: Chris Kemp
Banksian medal for most prize money in horticultural classes: Derek Hillier
RNRS Bronze Medal for premier rose bloom in show: John Beech
Worshipful Company of Gardeners Certificates for best exhibit in both flower and vegetable classes: Derek Hillier
Certificate for best exhibit in Floral Art Classes: Sandra Kemp
Reed Cup for most points in flower classes: Mr Chris Kemp
Certificate for best exhibit of flowers: Mrs Nicola Willey
Certificate for best exhibit of vegetables: Mrs Nicola Willey
Blake Smith Cup for most points in floral art classes: Mrs Catherine Harer
Silver Vase for best table exhibit: Mrs Catherine Harer
Certificate for best exhibit of floral art: Mrs Iona Sims
Willox Cup for most points in children's classes: Felicity Harer
Blake Smith Cup for most points in cookery classes: Mr Gregory Hill
Blake Smith Cup for most points in needlework classes: Justine Irons
Newcomers Award: Mr Rupert Wheeler
Millennium Trophy - Mrs Nicola Willey
Jubilee Bowl for the greatest number of points in all three shows: Mr Chris Kemp
Chairman's Trophy for the greatest number of points in all three shows by one family, last years winners not eligible: not awarded
Maud Butler Cup for the greatest number of points in Floral Art in all three shows: Mrs Beverley Cunliffe
Relph Medal for the greatest number of points in the Children's Classes in all three shows: Ruth Payling
Silver Cup for the greatest number of points in Division A - Flowers: Mr Chris Kemp
Parsons Cup for the greatest number of points in Division B - Fruit and Vegetables: Mr John Smith
Caura Cup for the greatest number of points in the Chrysanthemum Classes 1 to 4: not awarded
Parson Cup for the greatest number of points in the Dahlia Classes 6 to 13: Mr Chris Kemp
Giffard Cup for the Best Exhibit of Fruit: Mr Chris Kemp
MacNeil Cup for the greatest number of points in Division C - Floral Art: Mrs Beverley Cunliffe
Blake-Smith Cup for the greatest number of points in Division D - Household: Mr Gregory Hill
Macdonald Cup for the greatest number of points in Division E - Children: Ruth Payling
Worshipful Company of Gardeners Certificate for best Exhibit in Division A: Mr Chris Kemp (Three vases of flowers)
Worshipful Company of Gardeners Certificate for the Best Exhibit in Division B: Mrs Nicola Willey (Collection of vegetables)
Worshipful Company of Gardeners Certificate for the Best Exhibit in Division C: Mrs Catherine Harer ('Season of Mists')
Reed Cup for most points in flower classes: Mrs Anthony Boswell
Certificate for best exhibit of flowers: Mr Arthur Toms
Certificate for best exhibit of vegetables: Mr John Smith
Blake Smith Cup for most points in floral art classes: Mrs Beverley Cunliffe
Certificate for best exhibit of floral art: Mrs Beverley Cunliffe
Willox Cup for most points in children's classes: Ruth Paylng
Blake Smith Cup for most points in cookery classes: Mr Gregory Hill
Blake Smith Cup for most points in needlework classes: Justine Irons