Exhibition Classes - Seale & Sands Party in the Park, and Summer Show

2025 Exhibition Classes will be announced during April. Meanwhile, here's how 2024 Exhibition Classes played out...

Each year we run a hugely fun and entertaining competition with many classes to take part in. Study the Divisions and their classes below and follow the simple instructions on how to enter.

Exhibition Entry

ALL ENTRIES, no matter how many, ARE FREE.
Anyone in Seale, The Sands, and surrounding areas is very welcome to take part.

To enter any category, simply email to: Exhibits@sealeandsands.org with the following information:

YOUR NAME
YOUR PHONE NUMBER
YOUR ADDRESS

And then list the entries you want to submit.
One email with all your entries will be fine.

All emailed entries to be submitted by 12pm on Friday 5th July 2024.

PLEASE NOTE, entries for the photographic competition (Division 5) must be submitted by Monday 24th June.

Entry submissions must be placed within the Exhibition Tent by 11.30am, Saturday 6th July. The Exhibition Tent will be open from 9.30am.

Division & Class Schedule:

Division 1: Flower

Classes:

1. Rose - Large flowered (hybrid tea type) 1 stem

2. Rose - Cluster flowered (floribunda/rambler type) 1 stem

3. Sweet peas - 3 stems mixed colour

4. Lily - single stem

5. Peony - single stem

6. Cut foliage - 5 stems (all different) no flowers

7. Container of mixed, cut garden flowers - 45cm (18 inches) judged on interest and quality. Must be home grown.

8. 'MA'rigold - one stem (from the children's competition)

9. 'DA'isy - one plant (from the children's competition)

Division 2: Vegetables and Fruit

Classes:

10. Lettuce (2)

11. Soft fruit (Plate of 9, leave stems on)

12. Mixed herbs (Vase of 5 stems, all different, named) No flowers

13. Chilli (3)

14. Mixed vegetable/fruit box (one each of four varieties)

Division 3: Floral Art

Classes:

15. Flower arrangement for beginners. 15cm vase (For Entrants who have not entered in previous five years)

16. Flower arrangement- A 'Maritime' theme (but NO OASIS please)

Division 4: Domestic

Classes:

17. Jar of chutney (At least three months old, use lids)

18. Jar of jam/marmalade (Fill to the top of the jar, use jam pot covers)

19. Victoria sandwich - jam only, 3 egg recipe, 7 inch/18cm tin

20. Lemon drizzle cake

21. Six scones

22. Six flapjacks

23. Savoury loaf

24. Decorated cake - Themed to 'Maritime Adventures' (Will be judged on the decoration, not the cake)

25. Home brew/ wine / soft drink

Division 5: Art and Handicraft

Classes:

26. Show your talent! An opportunity to demonstrate and share your skills, from crafts to design. Show your newfound skills or mastered talent - you may find like-minded villagers! This division isn't judged; there will be a certificate for entry.

27. Photographic competition voted on by the public. One entry per person for each category -

Two categories:

1. Making a splash

2. Hidden gem (perhaps an everyday view from a different angle, an unusual close-up of something seen everyday, or intrigue the judging public with an image of your own hidden gem - let the secret out!)

Photographs need to be submitted by email. Closing date for entries into the Photographic competition is Monday 24th June. Please send to exhibits@sealeandsands.org

Submitted photos will be shortlisted to Top 40 in each category, framed and displayed in the Exhibition Tent. There will be an opportunity for you to purchase your (shortlisted) framed print at the end of the show. Unsold prints will be made available to the general public.

Division 6: Children

Classes:

Bring your broad bean plant*. Your crop will be judged on:

A. Best plant

B. Tallest plant

C. Shortest plant

D. Most flowers

E. Most bean pods

F. Best decorated pot - judged by age (3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-11 years).

*See flyer for full Broad bean competition details (also featured below!)

GROW YOUR VERY OWN BROAD BEAN PLANT!

PLEASE NOTE, THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED - kits were distributed earlier in March.

Collect your Bean kit from one of the show's organisers - details on social media. The instructions read as follows...

Welcome to the Children’s competition 2024. You now have a pot, two seeds and some compost. In mid March you need to read the planting instructions and sow your seeds (you'll have two!). Then, nurture them, talk to them, give them lots of love, and be ready with your broad bean plant for show day!

On the day of the Seale and Sands summer show, bring your broad bean and see how you and your fellow young competitors have fared over the growing season. There will be six categories for judging:

A. Best plant

B. Tallest plant

C. Shortest plant

D. Most flowers

E. Most bean pods

F. Best decorated pot - judged by age (3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-11 years).

We are looking forward to seeing you with your wonderful broad beans on Saturday 6th July.

ALSO... When you pick up your kit, there will be a competition for your parents...

MArigolds for Mums and DAisies for Dads. Children - make sure your parents take part - they have their own category and you should make sure they love and nurture their plants, just like you!

Look out for the seeds for your Mums and Dads!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

BROAD BEAN SEEDS can be highly dangerous if consumed. Children should be under adult supervision when the seeds are planted. The Seale and Sands Summer Show can not be held responsible once the seeds have been given to a resident.

Show Exhibition Rules:
See base of page.

Useful Hints and Tips for Showing can be found on The RHS website - www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/exhibition

Seale & Sands Show Exhibition Rules:

The Seale & Sands Show will accept no liability for loss, damage or accident that may occur at the Show other than by their own negligence; and will entertain no claims for anything that may happen to exhibitors, their assistants, or property in connection with or arising from the Show.
The Organisers reserve the right to alter, withdraw or otherwise amend the Schedule as deemed necessary.
Entries: Entry forms must be received by the Show by 12 noon on the Friday immediately before the day of the Show.
Exhibitors may make multiple entries in divisions, one entry per class.
Exhibits: Staging can be undertaken on the Saturday morning, from 9.30am to 11.30am. If in any doubt, please contact the Exhibition Organiser.
Each Exhibitor is responsible for placing the official entry card on each exhibit, and shall be responsible for placing their exhibit on the show bench. The Show Steward will be on hand for guidance. Entry cards will be given upon entering the Exhibition Tent on Saturday morning. Show items can have a small sticker placed on the base of the exhibit, with the entrant’s name.
No Exhibitor shall interfere with or move an exhibit not their own. Should this be necessary, it is to be undertaken by the Show Steward.
Exhibits may not be removed until 5.00pm and should be cleared by 5.30pm. No responsibility will be taken for items not collected by 5.30pm unless a special arrangement has been made with the Exhibition Organiser.
Judging: No person except those officially engaged shall be allowed to enter the Hall or marquee during judging from 11.30am to 1.00pm.
The Judges’ decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into.
Items Not Covered: Any questions or matters not provided for by these Rules shall be decided by a majority of the Show Committee.