Wellington Flower Show

WELLINGTON FLOWER SHOW SOCIETY

91st ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

To be held on Saturday 29th August 2026 at the ARC Wellington School
next to the Princess Royal Sports Centre (by kind permission of the Headmaster and Governors)
Doors open at 2pm. Presentation of cups and awards at 4:15 pm

PRESIDENT
Clifford Cheesman

LIFE MEMBERS
Maureen Riddle, C. Webber, Jackie Crouch

VICE PRESIDENTS

R.T. Homeshaw, C. Trewren, Alex Battison, Ben Fox 

CHAIRMAN Andy Russell VICE CHAIRMAN Mike Broom
SECRETARY Sheena Page TREASURER David Smith

COMMITTEE

Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer
Louise Avery, Clifford Cheesman,  Pam Cheesman,
Amanda Hawkings, Sue Poole, Charlotte Pringle Kosikowsky,
Diane Rowe, Barbara Russell,  Richard Smith, Christine Tron

JUDGES

Fruit and Vegetables                    Ian Johnson (Tiverton)  Mark Joynes (Tiverton)
Cut Flowers and Pot Plants         David Lucas (Wellington)  Angie Blackwell (Ilminster)
Floral Art                                      Heather Braunton (Barnstaple)
Cookery                                       Nicola Evans (Waterrow)   Sarah Hughes (Ash Priors)
Art and Craft (Senior section)      Andrea Stout (Taunton)
Art and Craft (Junior section)      Sam Riley (Ford Street, Wellington)
Photography                                Alain Lockyer (Wellington)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The Show will be guided by the recommendations contained in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Handbook, a copy of which is held by the Secretary.
2. Not more than one entry may be made in any class, except in the Children’s classes, where two entries may be made. Only one prize will be awarded.
3. The committee reserves the right to limit the entries in any class(es).
4. Exhibits can be staged on the Friday evening before the Show, from 5.30pm until 10.00pm and on the Show Day from 7.00am until 9.30am. Exhibitors, except Officers of the Society and Officials, must leave all exhibiting areas at 9.30 for judging to
begin at 10.00am.
5. Tabling will be provided for staging. Exhibitors must provide all dishes, vases and other equipment necessary for staging their exhibits.
6. Cards for all entries will be available at the time of staging. Exhibitors will be responsible for ensuring they are correct and for placing beside their exhibits prior tojudging.
7. Exhibitors may claim prize money after 3pm. No claim form is necessary. Any unclaimed prize money will be forfeited to the Society.
8. Exhibitors may remove exhibits only after the presentation of awards.
9. Exhibitors should exhibit only specimens of their own cultivation, growing or handiwork, except in the Floral Art class where bought flowers may be used. Any infringement of this rule may disqualify the exhibitor.
10. If any dispute or objection arises, other than on judging, protests must be made in writing and lodged with the Show Secretary together with a fee of £1 for each protest,
not later than 4.00pm on the day of the Show. The matter will then be dealt with by the Committee and their decision shall be final. If the protest is upheld, the fee will be returned.
11. In matters of judging, the judges’ decisions will be final.
12. The Committee will take care of all exhibits but will not be held responsible for any loss or damage.
13. The Committee may inspect the gardens of exhibitors before the Show and reserves the right to accept or refuse an entry.
14. In deciding the winners of points and cups: a first prize shall count as 3 points, second as 2 points and third as 1 point. Should more than one exhibitor secure the same number of points, the cups or other prizes will be awarded to the exhibitor securing the highest number of first prizes.

15. Special awards and trophies will be presented on the day of the show. A certificate for the cup or trophy will also be presented on the day for retention by the recipient. The trophies will not be retained by the winners but returned immediately after the presentation and replaced with a Certificate which can be permanently retained.

Entry forms not later than WEDNESDAY 26 th AUGUST (midday) to:
Sheena Page, 7 Shuteleigh, Wellington TA21 8PG
All entries in an envelope with the correct money, please. No change will be given.
Entries can also be left at the library (Fore Street).
You can also enter online at www.wellingtonflowershow.co.uk.
Money for online entries to be paid when staging. Any queries to: Sheena Page

(01823) 662366 or 07875 787886
Email: [email protected]

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES (Open to all)

Proudly sponsored by Webbers

Entry fee per class £1
Prizes in all Championship classes 1 st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4
Exhibitors, please make entries in the special box on the entry form.
Presentation as well as quality will be taken into consideration
in the judging.

FRUIT CLASS Winner receives the URSULA TRACEY MEMORIAL
TROPHY(Class 500) Holder Andy Russell.
A collection of 3 dishes of fruit, to include at least 3 kinds of fruit.

VEGETABLE CLASS Winner receives the BILL FLAY MEMORIAL TROPHY (Class 501)
Holder: Mike Hawkins.
A collection of vegetables, 6 distinct kinds to be staged at the exhibitor’s
discretion/displayed attractively.
Space allowed: 100cm x 70cm (39” x 28”)

FLOWER CLASS Winner receives the ROWE TROPHY (Class 502)
Holder: David Smith.
A collection of 3 vases of cut flowers (1 per vase).
Space allowed: 100cm x 70cm (39” x 28”)

POT PLANT CLASS Winner receives the JULIAN FOX CHALLENGE CUP (Class 503)
Holder : David Smith
A collection of 3 pot and/or house plants
Space allowed: 100cm x 70cm (39” x 28”)

FLORAL ART CLASS Winner receives the SOCIETY’S GOLDEN JUBILEE TROPHY (Class 504)
Holder: Rhys Parry Williams.
Summerset
Space allowed: 120cm (48”) square

COOKERY CLASS Winner receives the Championship Trophy (Class 505)
Holder: Louise Avery.
Afternoon Tea for Two (to include savoury and sweet items)
To be judged for taste and decoration.
Space allowed: 60cm x 60cm (24” x 24”)

FLOWER PLANT VEGETABLE FRUIT CLASSES
Master Gardener Award This is a new Championship item (Class 506)
No Current Holder
A collection of 1 vase of cut flowers, 1 pot or house plant, a plate of 3 different
vegetables and a plate of 2 different fruits.
Space allowed: 100cm x 70cm (39” x 28”)

The RICHARD FOX TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibit most pleasing to the
President. Holder: Michele Weaver

 

 

 

 

 

 FRUIT, VEGETABLES, CUT FLOWERS & POT PLANTS

The following trophies will be awarded:
The NORMAN BROTHERS’ GOBLET for the most points in the Fruit classes
Holder: James Bradnock
The SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the most points in the Vegetable classes
Holder: Mike Hawkins
The Mrs E.M. RALPH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the most points in the Cut
Flower classes
Holder: Stephen Page
The TOM NATION CUP for the best exhibit in the onion or shallot class
Holder: Clifford Cheesman
The RON HAYES CUP for the best exhibit in the Rose classes
Holder: Samantha Arscott
The SILVER JUBILEE SHIELD for the best exhibit in classes 10-40 (vegetables)
Holder: John Shove
The CECIL WEBBER MEMORIAL TROPHY for the best exhibit in class 45
Holder: Mike Broom.
The SID VAULTER TROPHY for the best exhibit in the Cut Flower classes.
Holder: Tricia Fleming
The PETER SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY (given by the late Mrs A. Squire) for the best
exhibit in the Pot Plant classes

Holder: Christine Tron
The PHILIP ROWE MEMORIAL TRAY for the best exhibit in the Chrysanthemum classes
Holder: David Smith
The WELLINGTON WEEKLY TROPHY for the best exhibit in the Dahlia classes.
Holder: Graham Edwards

FRUIT CLASSES

Kindly sponsored by Sheppy’s Cider
Bradford on Tone, Taunton TA4 1ER

Entry fee 50 pence per class
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1.50, 3rd £1

1   Plums, 6 specimens
2   Dessert apples, 6 specimens
3   Cooking apples, 6 specimens
4   Apple, heaviest specimen (minimum 200g)
5   Pears, 6 specimens
6   Soft fruit, one variety, displayed on a plate, 20cm – 8"  maximum, quantity
     appropriate to kind
7   Any other kind of edible fruit, not included in classes 1-6, quantity appropriate to
     kind

Please name varieties, if possible

SEE ALSO CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FOR FRUIT

VEGETABLE CLASSES

Kindly sponsored by K.S Coles Farming and The Wellington Business Park.

Entry fee 50 pence per class
Prizes:  1st £2, 2nd £1.50. 3rd £1

10  Potatoes, white, 5 specimens (may include salad potatoes)
11  Potatoes, coloured, 5 specimens (may include salad potatoes)
12  Collection of potatoes, 3 cultivars (named) 3 plates of 3
13  Onions, 5 exhibition, from seed, dressed
14  Onions, 5 exhibition, from sets, dressed
15  Onions, 6 not exceeding 75mm - 3" in diameter, from seed
16  Onions, 6 not exceeding 75mm - 3" in diameter, from sets
17  Shallots, 12 specimens
18  Beetroot, 3 specimens.
19  Carrots, stump rooted, 3 specimens
20  Carrots, long rooted or intermediate, 3 specimens
21  Parsnips, 2 specimens
22  French beans, 9 specimens
23  Runner beans, 9 specimens
24  Cabbage, 2 heads
25  Cauliflower, 2 heads
26  Vegetable marrow, 1 pair for table, not exceeding 30cm/12"
27  Vegetable marrow, heaviest specimen
28  Courgettes, 3 specimens, not exceeding 15cm / 6"
29  Red tomatoes, dish of 5 specimens
30  Tomatoes, 1 truss of Cherry type tomatoes
31  Tomatoes, dish of 3 Beefsteak-type tomatoes
32  Tomatoes, a dish of any other variety, quantity appropriate to variety
33  Cucumber, 2, any variety
34  Sweet peppers, 3 specimens
35  Chilli peppers, 3 specimens
36  Rhubarb, 5 stems
37  Bunch of 5 radishes
38  Pumpkin, 1 specimen
39  Edible squash, 1 specimen
40  Any other vegetable
41  A misshapen vegetable
42  Parsley, 6 stems in a vase
43  2 lettuces
44  Collection of culinary herbs, 6 distinct types, labelled and for decorative
     effect, in a space not exceeding 38cm square
45  Collection of mixed vegetables, 4 or more distinct kinds, in a trug, to
     appeal to the eye and palate

Please name varieties, if possible

SEE ALSO CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FOR VEGETABLES

CUT FLOWER CLASSES
Kindly sponsored by Ken and Christine Coles 

Entry fee 50 pence per class
Prizes: 1st £2 2nd £1.50 3rd £1

50  Rose ,  1 specimen Bloom
51  Rose, 3 stems
52  Container of mixed roses
53  Roses, one vase, one variety, to show 3 stages of growth
54  Dahlias, decorative, under 152mm, one vase, 5 blooms
55  Dahlias, decorative, over 152 mm, 3 blooms
56  Dahlias, miniature / small ball, under 152mm, one vase, 5 blooms
57  Dahlias, pompon, under 52mm, one vase, 5 blooms, one or more variety
58  Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus, under 152mm, one vase, 5 blooms
59  Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus, over 152mm, 3 blooms
60  Dahlias, any other type, 3 blooms
61  Chrysanthemums, one vase, 3 blooms or 3 sprays, one or more variety
62  Gladioli, one vase, 3 spikes
63  Hydrangeas, one vase, 3 blooms
64  Sweet peas, one vase, 6 stems
65  Zinnias, one vase, 5 blooms
66  A garden flower, predominantly pink, one stem
67  Garden flowers, perennials, excluding flowers in classes, 50-65, one
      vase, one kind
68  Garden flowers, one vase, one colour predominating
69  Garden flowers, one vase any kind of annual, shown within 12 months
      of sowing
70  A vase of mixed flowers
71  A display of fuchsias, 6 heads to be displayed in water – at least
     3 different varieties
72  Ornamental foliage, one vase, one or more kinds
73  Ornamental fruits or berries, one vase, one or more kinds
74  Flowering shrub, one vase, one or more kinds
75  A selection of grasses in a container
76  A selection of seed heads in a vase
77  A pretty leaf
78  A jam jar of weeds
79  One sunflower head
80  Vase of flowers for fragrance (single variety to be judged for fragrance)
     (not roses or sweet peas)

POT PLANTS & HOUSE PLANTS

Kindly sponsored by Willowbrook

Entry fee 50 pence per class
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1.50, 3rd £1

90. One pelargonium/geranium
91. One fuchsia, any type
92. One Dahlia (Bishops Children) grown from seeds purchased at
      the Spring Flower Show
93. One orchid
94. One fern
95. One flowering begonia
96. Any other flowering plant
97. Any other foliage plant
98. One cactus or succulent
99. One Bonsai
100. A bucket of home-made compost

SEE ALSO CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FOR CUT FLOWERS AND POT PLANTS

 

 FLORAL ART

Kindly sponsored by Covenant Care.

The Humphries Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded

to the exhibitor with the most points in classes 200 - 206.
Holder: Jackie Crouch.
The Dr C Fox Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded
for the best exhibit in the Floral Art classes, 200 - 206.
Holder: Jackie Crouch.
Entry fee 50 pence per class
Prizes: 1st £8 2nd £5 3rd £3

An exhibit is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories,
contained within the space specified in the show schedule. Plant material to
predominate in all classes. Unless stated, the space allowed is: width 76 cm, depth
76cm,  height optional. Arrangements may be brought already or partially done.
Tables are covered in a light blue/grey fabric.

200. Oh What a Tangled Web we Weave       an exhibit
201. Moonlight Serenade                                a Waterfall or Cascade exhibit
202, Best Foot Forward                                  a decorated shoe
203. Green Waste                                           an exhibit to exclude flowers
204. Storm in a Teacup                                   a petite exhibit, not to exceed
                                                                        25cm in width or depth
205. Embracing Change                                 a Modern exhibit. No floral
                                                                        foam to be used.
206. Rock Around the Clock                           a Steam Punk exhibit

SEE ALSO CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FOR FLORAL ART

CRAFT, ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

Kindly sponsored by

The Cottrell Shield is awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in the craft section.
Holder: Louise Avery
The Mrs F.S. Haworth Cup is awarded for the craft exhibit most pleasing to the judge.
Holder: Lesley-Ann Wilkins
The Mrs Zena Westcott Cup will be given to the best exhibit in the Art classes.
Holder: Julie Bullett
A Trophy, donated by the Wellington and District Camera Club, will be awarded to the best
exhibit in Photography Class.
Holder: John Shove

Entry fee: 50 pence per class
Prizes: 1st £2,  2nd £1.50, 3rd £1

CRAFT
300. A hand knitted or crocheted gift for a new baby
301. A beautifully gift-wrapped book
302. Any item made from an old pair of jeans
303. A knitted, crocheted or felted bear
304. A protective fabric sleeve/ carrier for a Kindle, tablet or phone
305. A homemade cosmetic product made from natural ingredients
306. Something new from something old
307. A fabric sleep mask using the pattern provided here 
        Further instructions on youtube.com here 
308. A hand stitched embellishment on any premade item
309. An item of jewellery
310. Any item of craft not included above

FAMILY / GROUP PROJECT
315. A party piñata

 ART

 318. Flowers and nature - in any medium.
 319. Summer colours – abstract or semi-abstract .
 320. Texture and patterns - artwork exploring patterns.
 321. Functional item made from clay
 322. Painting or drawing of an old building.
 323. A photograph and a picture (drawn or painted) of the same subject.
         Both, to be displayed.

 PHOTOGRAPHY (one photograph per class).

Entries should be no larger than A4 (210 x 297mm or 8.27 x 11.69 inches)
including the mount. In square format, no larger than 8.27 inches.
Please do observe these sizes. Those exceeding this size will have to be removed due to space limitations.

325. Friends or family.
326. My favourite tree.
327. Joy.
328. Hands in action
329. Extreme weather.
330. Abstract or pattern.
331. Night shot.
332. Reflections.

Recipe for Cherry and Almond Loaf Cake

Ingredients
200g natural-coloured glacé cherries
225g butter, softened
175g caster sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
2-3 drops almond essence
250g self-raising flour
100g ground almonds
6 tablespoons milk

23 x 13 x 7cm loaf tin, lined and buttered

Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C/gas mark 3.
Halve the cherries, wash them in a colander under cold water, then pat them dry,
toss them in some flour and shake well to get rid of excess.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the beaten eggs and almond essence, then gently fold in the flour and
ground almonds.
Fold in the cherries and then the milk
Spoon the thick mixture into the loaf tin and bake for 3/4—1 hour, or until a cake-
tester comes out clean.
As with all of these sorts of cakes, leave in the tin on a wire rack until completely
cooled.
Makes 8—10 slices.

COOKERY

Kindly sponsored by

The Cookery Cup will be awarded for the most points in this section.
Holder: Andy Russell.
The Mrs N Humphrys Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded for the best
exhibit in this section.
Holder: Judy Payne.

Entry fee 50 pence per class
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1.50, 3rd £1

It is requested that exhibits are displayed on firm/rigid disposable plates and placed in a large,
clear plastic food bag to cover the exhibit and the plate. No cling film, please.

350. A seeded loaf.
351. A shortcrust quiche.
352. 5 Cheese scones.
353. A Victoria sponge.
354. Cherry and almond loaf cake (recipe provided).
355. 5 pieces of brownie.
356. 5 Shortbread biscuits.
357. A Battenberg cake.
358. A combined home grown and homemade exhibit
        eg two apples and an apple pie or chutney.
359. A treacle tart.
360. 5 pieces of fudge.

370 1 jar of strawberry jam        371 1 jar of raspberry jam
372 1 jar of any other jam          373 1 jar of jelly
374 1 jar of lemon curd              375 1 jar of orange marmalade
376 1 jar of chutney                   377 1 jar of pickled veg.
378 1 jar of honey

Remember the Cookery Championship section.

Winner receives the Championship Trophy
(Class 505) Current holder Louise Avery
Afternoon Tea for Two
Maximum size 60 x 60cm (24x24”)
To be judged for taste and decoration.

JUNIOR CLASSES

Kindly sponsored by Risdon’s Solicitors.

Free entry for all ages and classes.

You can put two entries in any class
but will only be awarded one prize.
Prize money for all Junior Classes:
1st £1, 2nd 75 pence, 3rd 50 pence.

Children 4 and under
400. Something made from paper plates.
401. A hand made greetings card.
402. A model made from Duplo/ Lego/ any blocks.

Children aged 5 – 10.
The Eyles Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in this group.
Holder: Millicent Avery
The Children’s Perpetual Cup will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in this age group.
Holder: Lettie Williams

405.   A painting of a character, maximum size A4.
406.   A homemade fidget toy.
407.   Make an animal from pipe cleaners.
408.   Weaving art made from any materials.
409.   A miniature garden on a plate.
410.   An arrangement of greenery in a tin can.
411.   A pretty leaf.
412.   A collage made from newspaper.
413.   A poem to be hand-written on A5 paper with
         a decorative border (see Puffin poem below).
414.  A Lego creature.
415.  A photograph of water.
416.  A matchbox (55 x35mm max) filled with as many items beginning with the Letter B.
         A list of the contents to be placed beside the matchbox
417.  Any item of craft not included above

We encourage children to do their own exhibits with minimal help from an adult. Children
can enter a class above their age group, but not below. Children can enter adult classes
(cost 50p).

The Puffin
The Puffin is a jolly bird,
It flies above the sea.
It fills its beak,
With fish that squeak,
And takes them home for tea.

 

Children aged 11 – 16.

Kindly sponsored by Risdon’s Solicitors

The Spiller Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to theexhibitor with the most points in this group.
Holder: Elodie Avery.
The Juniors’ Perpetual Cup will be presented for the most outstanding exhibit in this group.
Holder: Bella Angus
The Schools Cup, given in memory of Dr and Mrs Harding,
will be awarded to the school with the most points in all Junior classes.
Holder: Elodie Avery

425. A cereal box diorama depicting a scene from a book or film.
426. A pop-up greetings card.
427. A Bauhaus style painting, maximum size A4.
428. Design a dust jacket / cover for a book of your choice to be displayed on a book.
429. A Kawaii drawing.
430. An arrangement of greenery in a tin can.
431. A photograph of water.
432. Any other item of craft not included above.

CHILDREN’S COOKERY SECTION
Kindly sponsored by Risdon’s Solicitors
It is requested that exhibits are displayed on firm/rigid disposable plates and
placed in a large, clear plastic food bag to cover the exhibit and the plate. No
cling film, please.
Cooking will be judged for taste and decoration.
Children aged up to 10.
441. 5 pieces of shortbread (recipe below).
Children aged 11-16.
442. A cake made with any vegetable (to be labelled).

Shortbread recipe for class 441
Ingredients
125g butter.
55g caster sugar.
180g plain flour.
Method
Beat the butter and sugar together until smooth.
Stir in the flour to form a dough.
Roll out the dough to 1cm thick.
Cut the dough into your chosen shape.
Sprinkle them with caster sugar and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 15-20 minutes.