Newton-le-Willows Gardeners' Association
GRAND FLOWER & VEGETABLE SHOW SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2009
The Show will again be held at the St. Aelred's R.C. Technology College
in Birley Street, Newton-le-Willows
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
StagingFriday 11th September
Saturday 12th September

Judging

Show open to the public

Distribution of Prize Money

Presentation of Awards
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7.00pm to 9.30pm
8.00am to 10.45am

11.00am to 1.30pm

2.00pm

from. 3.30pm

from 4.30pm
Auction of Produce follows Presentation of Awards
THE GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE
TO EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORIES BELONGING TO EXHIBITORS
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EXHIBITORS STAGING ON FRIDAY EVENING.
JUDGES
Flowers & Pot Plants

Fruit & Vegetables

Dahlias

Floral Art, Children

Photography

Cookery

Art
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Mr. D. Vose

Mr. W. Bell

Mr. S. Jones

Mrs. A. France

Mr. S. Carter

Mr. C. McIntosh

Peoples' choice

MAIN AWARDS
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
            The National Chrysanthemum Society Siver Medal
             For the exhibit of most merit
            The H.K. Jeacock Trophy for most points gained in the section  PLUS £5 prize
DAHLIAS
            The National Dahlia Society Silver and Bronze Medals
             For best and second best exhibits
             PLUS £5 prize for the most points gained in the section
FUCHSIAS
            The British Fuchsia Society Blue Rosette
             For best exhibit i
            PLUS £5 prize for most points gained in the section
GLADIOLI
             The British Gladiolus Society Bronze Medal
              For best exhibit in the Gladioli section
              PLUS £5 prize for most points gained in the section
POT PLANTS
             The Sue Lever Trophy for most points gained in the section  PLUS £5 prize
             
ROSES
            The Royal National Rose Society Bronze Medal
             For best exhibit
             PLUS £5 for most points gained in the section
VEGETABLES
            The National Vegetable Society Silver Medal
            For the most meritorious Vegetable Exhibit             
"GARDEN NEWS" TOP TRAY AND TOP VASE AWARDS
FOR HIGHEST TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS GAINED IN THE SHOW
             The Gordon Brooks Trophy plus £15 prize
FOR BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW    "Garden News" Shield plus £10 prize
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THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BANKSIAN MEDAL
          Awarded to the winner of the largest total amount of money in prizes in the whole                   of the Horticultural Classes at the Show.  The competitors who won the Banksian                   Medal in 2007 and 2008 are not eligible to win this medal in 2009.
FOR HIGHEST TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS GAINED IN THE FLOWER SECTIONS.
          The Lewis's Ice Cream Trophy plus£10 prize
A grant given by the Royal Botanical & Horticultural Society of Manchester and the Northern Counties has provided sponsorship for Prize Monies for classes throughout this schedule.
£10 Prize for the most points gained in the Vegetable Sections
This year we are kindly sponsored by
The Rotary Club of Newton-le-Willows
and we thank the members for their support