Leek Allotment Holders and Gardeners Association to hold a 2020 virtual Christmas Show
'If you enjoy growing, baking, crafting or flower arranging why not join us and take part'
Leek Allotment Holders and Gardeners Association are to hold a 2020 virtual Christmas Show.
Now residents from across the Staffordshire Moorlands are urged to take part in one or more of the classes available.
Organiser Suzanne Sheldon said “After such a fabulous response to our virtual show in August, we thought we would have a Christmas Virtual Show.
“If you enjoy growing, baking, crafting or flower arranging why not join us and take part.
"All we ask is that you take a photograph, where possible on a non-patterned single coloured surface, and send to me by email suzsheldon@btinternet.com."
Exhibits will be judged by David Lownds and Lorraine Simcox who will award placements as in a normal show – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Highly commended and commended.
Suzanne said: “Once I have received your entries, I will submit them to the judges without your names so they can be judged fairly.
"The deadline for your photos is midnight on Saturday, December 5 and results will be posted shortly afterwards.
"You will also receive the results by email together with any certificates."
The following classes are available:
Winter Vegetables (Please include a pen in the photo so size can be assessed)
- Class 1: One cabbage (Red, Round or Savoy with 3” stalks
- Class 2: Two Leeks (Blanched or Pot)
- Class 3: Two Swedes or Turnips
- Class 4: One Winter Cauliflower, Kale or Spinach
- Class 5: 10 Brussel Sprouts on a plate
- Class 6: Three Carrots with 3” tops
- Class 7: One collection of any kind of Winter Vegetables on a white or black background
Christmas Cheer
- Class 8: A photograph of a Robin from your garden
- Class 9: Three sprays of Holly or Mistletoe on a black background
- Class 10: One Pointsettia in a pot
- Class 11: One Cyclamen in a pot
Floral Art (Adult)
- Class 12: ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time Of the Year’. An exhibit to depict the title using fresh flowers and foliage. Accessories may be used.
Floral Art (Children
- Class 13: ‘All I want for Christmas is?’ An exhibit to depict the title using fresh flowers and foliage. Accessories may be used.
Domestic (Adult
- Class 14: A decorated Christmas cake – to be judged from the top and sides.
Domestic (Children)
- Class 15: A decorated cupcake to be viewed from the top.
Craft Class (Adults and children)
- Class 16: ‘All Wrapped Up!’. A gift wrapped Parcel or bag using any medium
Suzanne added: “Please join in the fun and share your achievements!”
For any queries, give Suzanne a ring on 01538 360050 or 07518 074185.
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