The Annual General meeting of the Austwick Horticultural and Village Produce Association was held on Monday 25^th February 2008. The Officers were elected as follows:

COMMITTEE:

Jean Dodgson, Anne Dyson, Pip Grimes, Brenda Halstead, Kath Hartley,  Peggy Haley, Ken Jowett, Margaret Hird,  Roger Moore, Kathleen Morphet, Peet Ross, Pam Smith, Frances Southworth, and Richard Wallbank.

Parish Hall Rep : Steve Fawcett.

The Secretary reported that membership of the Association had increased and despite the poor weather of last year the overall number of entries was similar to the previous year, vegetable entries being down but flower exhibits were up. The number of children’s entries continues to decline but with the addition of some exciting  new classes perhaps you can encourage your child to take part.

The Treasurer reported a healthy balance which together with a grant from the Rotary Club of Settle enabled the purchase of new display boards.   Sponsors and advertisers were thanked for their continued support.

A reminder that Membership subscriptions are now due.

The show this year will take place on Saturday August 2^nd 2008 and the outline schedule appears below. The full schedule will be available in June/July.

S. Dewhirst
Hon. Secretary.

Flower Section:

1.     4 Roses

2.     4 Garden Pinks- any variety

3.     4 Pansies or Violas

4.     4 Pot Marigolds (Calendula)

5.     4 French or African Marigolds

6.     4 Antirrhinums

7.     4 Dahlias

8.     4 Phlox

9.      9 Spikes Sweet Peas

10.     A container of Sweet Peas less than 8” high

11.     A vase of Hardy Annuals

12.     A vase of Hardy Perennials

13.     A flowering House Plant

14.     A House Plant grown for its foliage

15.     3 Roses – one bud, one half open and one fully open

Artistic Flower Section:

16.     A bowl of Roses

17.     A bowl of Nasturtiums

18.      An arrangement of garden flowers with foliage

19.      An arrangement : ‘A Charity’ (max. 24” overall)

20.      A theme arrangement : ‘Olympics’ (max. 24” overall)

21.      An arrangement : ‘In the Frame’ (max.18”x 18”)

Vegetable and Fruit Section:

22.     4 White Potatoes  (any variety).

23.     4 Coloured Potatoes  (any variety).

24.     A dish of 2 white & 2 coloured Potatoes (any variety).

25.     3 Onions.

26.     7 Shallots.

27.     3 Carrots.

28.     3 Beetroot.

29.     6 Pods of Peas (podding).

30.     6 Pods Mange Toute / Snap Peas.

31.     6 Pods of Broad Beans.

32.     6 Pods of French Beans

33.     6 Pods of Runner Beans.

34.     2 Courgettes (any variety).

35.     1 Cauliflower.

36.     1 Cabbage.

37.     1 Lettuce – (any variety).

38.     A selection of salad leaves.

39.     1 Cucumber.

40.     4 Ripe Tomatoes (>2” diameter).

41.     6 Ripe Cherry Tomatoes.

42.     1 Flower and 1 Vegetable.

43.     4 Distinct Vegetables on a tray (max dimension 24”).

44.     Up to 6 culinary herbs (not in flower).

45.     A saucer of one variety soft fruit.

46.     A collection of up to 4 varieties of soft fruits.

47.     Any vegetable or fruit not included elsewhere.

Egg Section:

48.     3 Hen eggs

49.     3 Bantam eggs.

50.     3 Hen eggs.

51.     3 Bantam eggs.

52.     3 Duck eggs.

Handicraft section:

53.      A painting in any medium.

54.     A drawing in any medium.

55.     A computer generated picture.

56.     4 Non-digital photographs on a specific theme (mounted).

57.     4 Digital photographs on a specific theme (mounted).

58.     A photographic landscape.

59.     A pin-cushion.

60.     A hand-made bag.

61.     A hand-written invitation.

62.     A canvas work item (e.g. tapestry).

63.     A cross-stitch item.

64.     A knitted item/garment.

65.     A stick or shepherd’s crook.

66.     Any item not included elsewhere in this section.

Cookery Section:

67.     A seeded loaf (hand-made).

68.     3 Chelsea buns.

69.     A fruit pie (crust top &bottom).

70.     A cold sweet (named).

71.     4 Savoury scones.

72.     A Victoria sponge.

73.     Recipe Item  - Carrot cake ( recipe will be in full schedule ).

74.     4 Viennese fingers.

75.     3 Muffins.

76.     A Swiss roll.

77.     A vegetarian savoury dish.

78.     A jar of jam or fruit jelly.

79.     A jar of marmalade.

80.     A jar of lemon cheese.

81.     A bottle of homemade wine, cordial or liqueur (labelled).

82.     A jar of pickle or chutney.

Children’s Section:

83.     Artwork, children under school age.

84.     Artwork, 5-6 years.

85.     Artwork, 7-8 years.

86.     Artwork, 9 years and over.

87.     Handwriting, 5-7 years – ‘My favourite things’.

88.     Handwriting, 8-11 years – A thank you letter.

89.     A computer-generated picture.

90.     A rubbing – ? A4 size.

91.     A photograph taken by the exhibitor (any subject)).

92.     A collage (any materials).

93.     A model made from junk.

94.     A Lego model.

95.     An edible monster.

96.     An item made from beads.

97.     3 Butterfly buns.

98.     A decorated Wellington boot.

99.      Something I have grown myself.

100.     A miniature garden (max. 18” x 18”).