Show Schedule
Saturday 27th June 2026
The Black Barn, Manor Road, Hayling Island. PO11 0QW
Staging – 8.00-10.15am
All exhibitors to leave the hall – 10:15am
Judging 10.30am
Open to the General Public – 1 pm
Prize Money from 3.00pm
Presentation of Prizes 3:50pm
Removal of Exhibits after Prize Giving
Note:
- Entry forms to be received by the Show Recorder no later than 4:00pm on the Wednesday prior to the show (no exceptions).
- Juniors have a separate entry form.
Roses, Sweet Peas and Flowers
In classes 1 – 26 the vases are provided.
BANKSIAN MEDAL – Exhibitor gaining the most points in classes 1 – 47
N.B. Winners in 2024 and 2025 not eligible.
Roses and Sweet Peas
KEN TROWELL TROPHY – Best exhibit for Roses – Classes 1 – 7
CHAMBER OF TRADE TROPHY – Most outstanding exhibit in Sweet Pea Classes 8 -11.
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- Roses – Large Flowered – any variety 3 blooms, 1 vase.
- Roses – Any one variety, any size, 3 blooms, 1 vase.
- Roses – Large Flowered – any variety 1 bloom, 1 vase.
- Roses – Cluster Flowered – 3 stems, 1 vase.
- Roses – any variety – 3 stems, 1 vase. See rule 21 – NOVICE CLASS.
- Roses – 1 large bloom, climbing rose, 1 vase.
- Roses – Display of mixed roses in a bowl. Maximum size 180mm wide.
- Sweet Peas – single colour – 5 stems, 1 vase.
- Sweet Peas – mixed colours – 5 stems, 1 vase.
- Sweet Peas – any variety – 5 stems, 1 vase. See rule 21 – NOVICE CLASS.
- Sweet Peas – vase of mixed colours, arranged for effect – any variety, any number.
Flowers
THE PETTIT CHALLENGE CUP for most outstanding exhibit in Flower Classes 12 – 26.
- Cacti/cactus or Succulent(s) – 1 pot/container, maximum diameter 200mm. See rule 21.
- A Flower – 1 specimen spike (with or without laterals) or stem, 1 vase.
- A Flowering Bulb(s) or Corm(s) – up to 3 in a vase. See rule 21.
- Flowering Shrub – 1 spray, 1 vase.
- Pansies or Violas – 5 blooms, any varieties, in a palette (palette provided).
- Hosta Leaves – 3 in a vase. See rule 17.
- Fuchsia – any variety, growing in a pot. Maximum spread 600mm.
- House/Pot Plant – in bloom or fruiting. Maximum spread 600mm.
- House/Pot Plant – ornamental foliage. Maximum spread 600mm.
- Pelargonium – growing in a pot. Maximum spread 600mm.
- Fuchsias – 3 stems, 1 vase.
- Hydrangea – 3 stems, 1 vase.
- Buddleia – 3 stems, 1 vase.
- Salvia – 3 stems, 1 vase.
- Best Flower in my Garden – 3 stems, 1 vase.
Fruit and Vegetables
YVONNE HUGHES TROPHY for most points in classes 27 – 47
- 1 Flower and 1 Vegetable – (a cut flower in a vase).
- 3 Flower Stems and 3 Fruits or Vegetables – any variety (cut flowers in a vase).
- Beans – Runner, 5.
- Beans – French, 5.
- Beans – Broad, 5.
- Beetroot – 2. See rule 19.
- Onion – 3 trimmed. See rule 19.
- Carrots – 3. See rule 19.
- Herbs – 4 kinds of fresh cut, culinary and/or medicinal, displayed in a suitable container, arranged for effect.
- Herbs – growing in a container, culinary use only, maximum diameter 300mm. See rule 21.
- Lettuce – 1 with roots.
- Courgettes – 3.
- Spinach – 4 leaves.
- Potatoes – 3.
- Radishes – 5 with roots and foliage.
- Any other Vegetable – See Showing Standards on website.
- Strawberries – 5 with stalks.
- Raspberries – 10 with stalks.
- Rhubarb – trimmed 2 sticks.
- Any Other Fruit – see Showing Standards on website.
- Trug or Basket of Garden Produce – arranged for effect. Garden produce – at least 3 items of flower, fruit and/or vegetables.
You chance to vote
Classes 48 – 50 will be judged by the votes from the visitors.
- Rose – the most Fragrant Bloom- any variety, 1 stem. One prize only.
- Wonkiest Vegetable or Fruit – One prize only.
- An Animal made from Vegetables – One prize only.
Cookery and Handicraft Classes
Cookery
GRIDLEY PRINTERS TROPHY for most points in Cookery classes 51 – 62
Classes 51 to 58 see rules 22 – 25.
- A Loaf of bread – using yeast, not cooked in a bread maker, displayed on a wooden board, up to 454g.
- Soda Bread – displayed on a wooden board, up to 454g.
- Classic Scones – on a plate 5.
- Fruit Muffins – on a plate 5.
- Courgette Cake – visit www.hihs.org.uk for recipe.
- Biscuits – gluten free – 5 on a plate.
- Vegetarian Pizza – 15-20 cms – Base can be made with or without yeast.
- Fruit Crumble – for 2.
Classes 59 to 62 see rule 26
- Bottle of Homemade Cordial (any flavour but non-alcoholic).
- Homemade Jam any flavour – approx 340g – 454g.
- Homemade Preserve any flavour – approx 340g – 454g.
- Homemade Marmalade any flavour – approx 340g – 454g.
Handicraft – see rule 27
THE AUDREY WHITE TROPHY for most points in Handicraft classes 63 – 71
- A Painting any medium.*
- A Knitted item.*
- A Crocheted item.*
- An item of Embroidery or Cross stitch.*
- An item of Appliqué
- An item of Patchwork or Quilting.*
- A Jewellery or Beadwork item.*
- A Greetings card for any occasion.
- Any other craft item – not in classes 63 to 70.*
*Please state size of item with the entry form (maximum 600mm x 600mm folded if necessary).
Photography and Flower Arranging
Photography
see rule 28 Maximum print size A4, mounting optional
FRANK GOATCHER DIPLOMA for the most points in photographic classes 72 – 75
- The Spirit of Hayling
- Reflections.
- Wild and Wonderful.
- Any other subject.
Flower Arranging
No floral foam to be used
CHERRY’S VASE for most points in Flower arranging classes 76 – 80
- A Burst of Colour – See rule 29 & 30
- Flowers in Love – See rule 29 & 30
- Foliage only – an arrangement of foliage, not to include any flowers or seed heads. See rule 29
- Mixed Garden Flowers – arranged for effect, any foliage, 1 jam jar/vase. See rule 29
- Seasonal Flowers – arranged for effect in a cup and saucer. See rule 2
Childrens Classes
Classes 81 to 95 See rules 31 – 35.
JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP for the best exhibit in classes 81 & 86 “I Grew it Myself”
THE MILLER MUG for the most points in Children’s classes 81 – 95
Pre-School and Infant School Children
(Age 4 – 7 as at 31st August)
- I grew it myself – French Marigold(s) growing in a 100mm to 150mm pot.
- A collage picture of a flower(s) – maximum size A4.
- A painted pebble.
- Miniature garden – maximum size 300mm.
- Summer flowers arranged for effect in a vase or jam jar.
Junior School Children
(Age 8 – 11 as at 31st August)
- I grew it myself – French Marigold(s) growing in a 100mm to 150mm pot.
- A collage picture of a flower(s) – maximum size A4.
- Summer flowers arranged for effect in a vase or jam jar.
- A painted pebble.
- Miniature garden – maximum size 300mm.
- Decorated plant pot – any medium pot size up to 150mm.
- An Animal made from recycled material – maximum size 450mm.
- A photograph of something beginning with C.
Secondary School Children
(Age 12 – 16 as at 31st August)
- Summer flowers arranged for effect in a vase or jam jar.
- A photograph – any subject.
Growing Together
DIANA GIFFORD MEMORIAL CUP for the school with the best display in class.
- What we grew in our school garden – a tray of produce grown in the school garden, arranged for effect. (The tray will be supplied).
Entries can be submitted via the online forms or via a paper form from the yearbook, newsletter, entry packs or printed out from the website. Links below.