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CGAH&P SHOW SCHEDULE 2025.pdfCompeting in the Show is open to residents living in Three Rivers District Council area.
The Schedule refers to a list of categories or classes. Some classes have detailed information available in order to assist you with presenting your entries.
Below are listed the different categories of entries ( Vegetables, Dahlias, Domestic etc). By clicking on the down arrow on the right, you will be able to open some of the entry items giving exhibition tips and showing photos from a previous show. NOT ALL CATEGORIES or ENTRY ITEMS HAVE LINKS.
For a comprehensive and printable list of tips (without photos), click here.
We are in the process of updating this information and don't worry if the number on the yellow card(in the photos) does not correspond to the entry item/class on this years schedule.
If you do not have a Google password, you may be having difficulty accessing documents, in which case please contact us on mail@croxleygreenshow.co.uk and we will send you a copy.
Vegetables Category
Vegetables Category
George Hamblin cup - Collection of Vegetables (class 1 only)
Wheeler salver - Most points in Vegetable
Rothery Moss cup - Best exhibit in Vegetable
Collection of Vegetables.
Collection of Vegetables.
Beans, French of any variety. (8 required).
Beans, French of any variety. (8 required).
Beans, Runner. (8 required).
Beans, Runner. (8 required).
Beetroots, round only. (3 required).
Beetroots, round only. (3 required).
Cabbage, any colour. (1 required).
Cabbage, any colour. (1 required).
Carrots. (4 required).
Carrots. (4 required).
Cauliflower. (1 required).
Cauliflower. (1 required).
Celery. (2 required).
Celery. (2 required).
Courgettes, any colour. (3 required).
Courgettes, any colour. (3 required).
Cucumbers, of same variety (2 required).
Cucumbers, of same variety (2 required).
Herbs, home grown basket. (3 or more varieties).
Herbs, home grown basket. (3 or more varieties).
Leeks (3 required).
Leeks (3 required).
Lettuces (2 required).
Lettuces (2 required).
Marrows(2 required).
Marrows(2 required).
Onions. (4 required).
Onions. (4 required).
Not exceeding 8oz/230 grams each
Onions. (4 required)
Onions. (4 required)
Over 8oz/230 grams each
Potatoes, coloured and white classes (4 required)
Potatoes, coloured and white classes (4 required)
Pumpkin or squashes (2)
Pumpkin or squashes (2)
Rhubarb (3 sticks required)
Rhubarb (3 sticks required)
Shallots, of same variety. (8 required)
Shallots, of same variety. (8 required)
Sweet Corn (3 required)
Sweet Corn (3 required)
Tomatoes, large, medium, miniature and truss
Tomatoes, large, medium, miniature and truss
Chilli plant
Chilli plant
Vegetable container
Vegetable container
Box, basket, trug. Max 16"/40cm x 10"/25cm with a minimum of 5 vegetables.
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Vegetables not mentioned in Schedule
Vegetables not mentioned in Schedule
Novice flowers & vegetables category
Novice flowers & vegetables category
For novice exhibitors only.
Harold Barton cup - Most points in Novice Flower and Vegetable Category
This category is aimed at new exhibitors to this or other shows. You can enter as many of these classes as you like and if you accumulate enough points (3 points for Ist; 2 points for 2nd; 1 point for 3rd) you may win The Harold Barton Cup. Once you have won the cup, you cannot enter this category again. However, if you do enter this category, there is noting to stop you entering the general Vegetable and Cut Flowers categories as well.
Flowers, garden. (One vase).
Flowers, garden. (One vase).
Beans, Runner. (6 required)
Beans, Runner. (6 required)
Onions. (3 required).Not exceeding 8oz/230 grams each.
Onions. (3 required).Not exceeding 8oz/230 grams each.
Potatoes, one variety (3 required).
Potatoes, one variety (3 required).
Tomatoes, any variety (4 required).
Tomatoes, any variety (4 required).
Novelty fruit, flowers & vegetables category
Novelty fruit, flowers & vegetables category
Colin Lucas trophy for the Heaviest Marrow
Apple, heaviest
Apple, heaviest
Marrow, heaviest
Marrow, heaviest
Beetroot, heaviest
Beetroot, heaviest
Onion, heaviest
Onion, heaviest
Pumpkin, heaviest.
Pumpkin, heaviest.
Tomato, heaviest.
Tomato, heaviest.
Bean, longest.
Bean, longest.
Vegetable, most misshapened.
Vegetable, most misshapened.
Sunflower head, largest diameter.
Sunflower head, largest diameter.
Plants or flowers grown in an unusual container.
Plants or flowers grown in an unusual container.
Max 30cm height and width, no height restriction.
Fruit category
Fruit category
Raggett cup - most points in Fruit
Apples, culinary. (4 required).
Apples, culinary. (4 required).
Apples, dessert. (4 required).
Apples, dessert. (4 required).
Pears. (4 required).
Pears. (4 required).
Bowl or plate arranged for effect a variety of home-grown seasonal fruit
Bowl or plate arranged for effect a variety of home-grown seasonal fruit
Max 12"/30cm diameter. RHS rules apply.
Fruit (1 or more required).
Fruit (1 or more required).
Any not mentioned in schedule.
Cut Flower Category
Flowers, mixed, grown from seed this year.
Flowers, one variety, grown from seed this year.
Gladioli (3 spikes), one or more varieties.
Hardy herbaceous flowers, one variety (excluding chrysanthemums).
Hardy herbaceous flowers, mixed.
Marigolds (6 blooms), one variety.
Michaelmas daisies, one or more varieties.
Zinnias (4 blooms).
Sunflowers, 3 heads (15 cm max diameter).
Alstroemeria display in a vase (1 or more varieties).
Chrysanthemum category (Being updated)
Chrysanthemum category (Being updated)
Bryant cup - most points in Chrysanthemum
Vases available on the day. You may supply your own vase. Please provide your own oasis.
Specimen bloom. (1 bloom required).
Specimen bloom. (1 bloom required).
Spray blooms, one variety. (3 stems required).
Spray blooms, one variety. (3 stems required).
Any variety other than spray. (3 blooms required).
Any variety other than spray. (3 blooms required).
Decorative vase, one or more varieties.
Decorative vase, one or more varieties.
Novice: A vase of one or more varieties.
Novice: A vase of one or more varieties.
Not previously won a chrysanthemum class in this show.
Roses category (Being updated)
Roses category (Being updated)
Fryering rose bowl - most points in Rose
Hybrid Tea roses, one variety. (One vase required).
Hybrid Tea roses, one variety. (One vase required).
Rose bloom, one specimen (One vase required).
Rose bloom, one specimen (One vase required).
Roses, one or more varieties (One vase required).
Roses, one or more varieties (One vase required).
Fuchsia category (Being updated)
Fuchsia category (Being updated)
Fuchsia, 3 pots.
Fuchsia, 3 pots.
Fuchsia, display of 3 pots of different varieties to make a spectacular impact.
Fuchsia. (One pot, any size).
Fuchsia. (One pot, any size).
Fuchsias, three or more varieties, any container. (6 blooms/flowers required).
Fuchsias, three or more varieties, any container. (6 blooms/flowers required).
Novice: A container with 6 blooms of one variety.
Novice: A container with 6 blooms of one variety.
Not previously won a fuchsia class in this show.
Dahlia category (Being updated)
Dahlia category (Being updated)
Wards Nurseries cup - most points in Dahlia
For classes 72-77 and 79 we advise you to use the exhibition vases (bikinis) available on the morning of the Show. Please provide your own material, other than oasis, to hold your flower stems in place
Ball / Pompon, under 8cm. (5 blooms, same variety required).
Ball / Pompon, under 8cm. (5 blooms, same variety required).
Ball / Pompon, over 8cm. (5 blooms, same variety required).
Ball / Pompon, over 8cm. (5 blooms, same variety required).
Cactus / Semi cactus, any size. (3 blooms, same variety required).
Cactus / Semi cactus, any size. (3 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, under 20cm. (4 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, under 20cm. (4 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, over 20cm. (4 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, over 20cm. (4 blooms, same variety required).
Dahlia, any type not listed above (5 blooms required, same variety required).
Dahlia, any type not listed above (5 blooms required, same variety required).
Decorative bowl or basket, one or more varieties.
Decorative bowl or basket, one or more varieties.
Novice: Any variety, same type and colour (4 blooms).
Novice: Any variety, same type and colour (4 blooms).
Not previously won a dahlia class in this show.
House plant category (Being updated)
House plant category (Being updated)
Harmer cup - most points in House Plants
Cacti and/or succulents.
Cacti and/or succulents.
A group of at least four in one or more pots.
Cacti and/or succulents.
Cacti and/or succulents.
At least four varieties in a container other than a pot.
Grown for its foliage and to be In flower.
Grown for its foliage and to be In flower.
Orchid.
Orchid.
No restriction on pot size.
Patio planter with flowering plant(s), any size.
Patio planter with flowering plant(s), any size.
Displayed outside.
Handicrafts category (Being updated)
Handicrafts category (Being updated)
Gordon Grant cup - most points in Handicrafts
Items should have been made by the exhibitor since last year's show, or not have been previously exhibited.
Crocheted item
Crocheted item
Greeting card, decorated
Greeting card, decorated
Birthday, anniversary etc. - not computer aided.
Greeting card, decorated.
Greeting card, decorated.
Birthday, anniversary etc. - computer aided.
Knitted item, by hand.
Knitted item, by hand.
Upcycled item.
Upcycled item.
Painting or sketch.
Painting or sketch.
Patchwork or appliqué quilt.
Patchwork or appliqué quilt.
Patchwork or quilted item.
Patchwork or quilted item.
Tapestry or embroidered item (non kit).
Tapestry or embroidered item (non kit).
Tapestry or embroidered item (kit).
Tapestry or embroidered item (kit).
Soft Toy, hand made.
Soft Toy, hand made.
Any material, eg. fabric or wool (must be suitable for a child to play with, not look at!).
Hard Toy, hand made.
Hard Toy, hand made.
Any material, eg. wood or metal (must be suitable for a child to play with, not look at!).
Any other handicraft item.
Any other handicraft item.
Not included in classes 86-97. ie. macrame, jewellery, pottery etc.
Floral arrangement category (Being updated)
Floral arrangement category (Being updated)
Mrs.L.M. Smith cup - most points in Floral Arrangement
All plant material should be in excellent condition. Bought flowers allowed. Sizes can be smaller but must not exceed the stated limit. Containers are exhibitors own choice but must be included in the size allowance.
99 "Table Centre". A petite exhibit, to include a candle. (Max 23x23x23cm)
100 "Floral Treasure". Displayed in a box (approx A4 size)
101 An arrangement based on a historical event (Max. size 60cm width and depth. No height restriction)
102 "Harvest Glow". An exhibit of natural plant materials. To include fruit, flowers, vegetables and foliage. No accessories
(max. size 60cm height x 40cm width)
103 NOVICE who has never won a Floral Arrangement class in this show. A wreath on an autumn/harvest theme using
natural plant materials. Wreath base max. 30cm. diameter.
Domestic category (Being updated)
Domestic category (Being updated)
All classes open to vegan, gluten-free or sugar-free recipes. NO NUTS PLEASE.
Watford Observer cup - most points in Domestic
Barbara Owen Challenge Cup (class 122). Class changes each year. 2024 - Bread, hand made baked loaf (2lb/900 grams) (Barbara Owen Cup).
Chutney, Relish or Savoury Jam (one jar)
Jam, soft fruit (one jar)
Jam, stone fruit (one jar)
Jelly (one jar)
Marmalade (one jar)
Fruit curd (one jar)
Victoria sponge, - approx. 18cm. diameter
Cake containing any type(s) of 'unusual' vegetables or other ingredients to surprise the judges (provide list of ingredients with cake)
Lemon drizzle cake
Fondant fancies (5). All different designs.
Decorated iced cake on a Green theme. Judged on decoration only
Tarte Tatin
Gingerbread loaf
Scones, a plate of savoury scones (5) (NO NUTS)
Cookies, any flavour (5) (NO NUTS)
Quiche, savoury (no fish)
Samosas, vegetable. Shop-bought pastry allowed. (3)
Brandy snaps, no filling (5)
Bread, hand made baked loaf (2lb/900 grams) (Barbara Owen Cup)
Tea for two. 4 items, sweet and savoury to be presented in an area max. 50cm x 38cm. Judged on presentation and taste (NO NUTS)
MEN ONLY. Carrot cake. Any recipe
Chutney, Relish or Savoury Jam (One jar)
Chutney, Relish or Savoury Jam (One jar)
Jam, soft fruit (One jar)
Jam, soft fruit (One jar)
Jam, stone fruit (One jar)
Jam, stone fruit (One jar)
Jelly (One jar)
Jelly (One jar)
Eggs category (Being updated)
Eggs category (Being updated)
Egg cup - most points in Egg
Family entries for owners of hens, for two or more family members.
Eggs (3) on a plate.
Eggs (3) on a plate.
Judged on appearance only, not contents.
Meringues (6)
Meringues (6)
Decorated egg. 1 required.
Decorated egg. 1 required.
Photo of own hen(s)
Photo of own hen(s)
Min. size 6"/15.2cm x 4"/10.2cm and max. 7"/17.8cm x 5"/12.7cm (includes border).
Homemade wine and liqueur category
Homemade wine and liqueur category
Fruit based liqueur.
Fruit based liqueur.
In clear glass half litre bottle.
A bottle of wine
A bottle of wine
Any recipe of your choice.
Photography category
Photography category
Mealor cup - Most points in Photography.
Entries must be the work of the exhibitor and not previously shown here or in any other show. Enter unmounted prints, with a min. size 6"/15.2cm x 4"/10.2cm and max. 7"/17.8cm x 5"/12.7cm (includes border). Any sizes within these limits accepted.
Where relevant and for the interest of the general public, please indicate on your entry form where the picture was taken.
Aspect of Croxley Green or Three Rivers District.
Aspect of Croxley Green or Three Rivers District.
Transport
Transport
Abandoned
Abandoned
Reflection
Reflection
Relaxation
Relaxation
Animals
Animals
Still life
Still life
Work
Work
Childrens categories (Being updated)
Childrens categories (Being updated)
Please write age of child at time of show on entry form and, to avoid disappointment, please do not exceed the sizes recommended on the class descriptions. NO NUTS PLEASE.
3-6 years of age
3-6 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 3 - 6 years,
Collage picture of a flower using mostly natural materials (max A4 size)
Edible necklace (e.g. fruit, vegetables, pasta, sweets)
Decorated biscuits (5). Judged on decoration only. Can decorate shop bought biscuits. NO NUTS
Potato decorated as a person with a theme of the Paris Olympics/Paralympics 2024
7-10 years of age
7-10 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 7 - 10 years
Collage picture of flowers in a pot using mostly natural materials (max A4 size)
Biscuits (5), decorated with a theme of the Paris Olympics/Paralympics 2024 (judged on bake and decoration). NO NUTS
Creature made out of fruits and vegetables (Max 30cm width and depth. No height restriction). Accessories may be used.
Miniature garden, in a seed tray, max. size 15"/38cm x 10"/24cm, It can include accessories such as fairies, small lego characters, plastic animals, ponds, sand, flowers, grass etc.
11-16 years of age
11-16 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 11 - 16 years,
Collage picture of a garden designed with wildlife in mind and made using any materials (max A3 size)
Bird feeder, mostly made from recycled materials
149 Tray bake, decorated with a theme of the Paris Olympics/Paralympics 2024 (judged on bake and decoration). NO NUTS
150 Arrangement of fresh flowers and/or plant material in a teapot. Max 40cm width and depth. No height restriction.
Primary schools & local youth organisations categories (Being updated)
Primary schools & local youth organisations categories (Being updated)
Tublin cup (class 151).
Tublin cup (class 151).
Scarecrow
Scarecrow
For children and their families.
Judged on its originality as well as its design. Scarecrow 40cm (max height and width), to stand in a 25cm pot.
Croxley Hardware Potato Bucket trophy (class 152).
Bucket of potatoes.
Bucket of potatoes.
In the springtime fill a bucket (16 litre max) with compost and some seed potatoes. Make holes in bottom for drainage. Tend to the bucket until the Show. You bring the bucket to the show on the morning of the Show. At 3.30 the children empty the buckets in the playground. The bucket with the heaviest harvest of potatoes wins first prize.
or
In the springtime we can give all participants a bucket with your name on it. Alternatively, you can provide your own bucket no larger than 16 litres. Fill your bucket with compost and plant some seed potatoes in it. Let your potatoes grow through the spring and summer. You bring the bucket to The Show on the morning of 14 September. At 3.30 the children empty the buckets in the playground. The bucket with the heaviest harvest of potatoes wins the trophy.
Show Trophies
Show Trophies
Cups
Cups
Most cups are decided on accumulation of points won by the exhibitors. So, the more classes you enter in each category, the more points you are likely to accumulate thus increasing your chances of winning an award.
1st: 3 points
2nd: 2 points
3rd: 1 point
Cups are engraved with the winner's name and returned after one year.
Medals
Medals
There are 6 medals awarded which are engraved with the winner's name and retained by the winner.
Doug Flint Best Vegetable exhibit medal
Best Fruit exhibit medal
Roy Davis Best Flower exhibit medal
Best Photography exhibit medal
Best Handicraft exhibit medal - Handicraft classes 86-99
RHS Banksian medal - most points in Vegetable, Fruit and Flower categories (Winners in previous two years not eligible)
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