The best of blooms and baking will be on show at Cove and Kilcreggan RNLI’s annual flower show.
The event in Cove Burgh Hall will give all those keen gardeners, bakers and everyone with a creative flair an opportunity to show off their talents.
Classes include flowers, baking, jams, vegetables and a children’s section – all entries must be in by 11.45am on the day of the show, Saturday September 1, and only one entry is allowed per class.
“There will be a variety of stalls and the amazing tea room that offers a well-earned cuppa and something delicious to eat,” said a spokesperson for the local RNLI committee.
“Doors will open for viewing at 2pm and our prize giving is at 2.30pm. All entries are sold for RNLI funds.”
All welcome and afternoon entry is by donation. The full schedule is listed below but is also available from Kilcreggan Post Office, Cove Stores, Kilcreggan pharmacy, Rosneath Castle Caravan Park and The Lotus takeaway.
FLOWERS: Garden Flowers only. Class 1. Sweet Peas, six spikes. 2. Hydrangeas, three blooms
Gladioli, three spikes. 4. three varieties of herbaceous perennials, six stems total. 5. A succulent in a pot, max 25cm
Pelargonium in a pot, max 25cm. 7. Fuchsia in a pot, max 25cm. 8. Foliage & berries arrangement max 41cm high x 36cm wide. 9. Flower Arrangement – small – 20cm overall. 0. Flower Arrangement – max width 60cm – Theme ‘Fire and Ice’
Flower Arrangement in a basket 36cm high x 41cm wide. 12. Single Rose
Classes 1–7 Beechgrove Garden Cup ; Class 8 Peninsula Magazine Trophy; Class 9 Café at Kilcreggan Salver; Class 10 Lovedale Trophy; Class 11 Janet Hamilton Rose Bowl; Class 12 Kay Turner Cup
VEGETABLES: 13. Parsley, five sprigs. 14. Peas, 5 pods. 15. Leeks, 3. 16. French Beans, five. 17. Onions, three (grown from set) 18. Tomatoes, three. 19. Cherry Tomatoes, five. 20. Carrots, three.
Potatoes, six (white) 22. Potatoes, six (coloured) 23. Runner Beans, five. 24. Courgettes, three. 25. Cabbage. 26. Cucumber, one. 27. Beetroot, three.
Any other veg not mentioned above 29. Herbs, four varieties. 30. Arrangement of vegetables, six varieties
Classes 13–28 The Loch Long Trophy; Class 29 The Dorothy Geddes Trophy; Class 30 The Dorothy and Alan Will RNLI Trophy.
JAMS, PRESERVES ETC: 31. Jar of Raspberry Jam 32. Jar of Strawberry Jam. 33. Jar of Lemon Curd 34. Jar of Chutney 35. Blackcurrant Jelly. Classes 31–35 Friendship Cup
BAKING: Entries on an 8” paper plate
1lb Homemade bread (not machine-made). 37. Apple Pie. 38. Gingerbread. 39. Filled Meringues, four. 40. Cheese Scones, four. 41. Empire Biscuits, four.
Lemon Drizzle Cake; 43. Chocolate Sponge, Iced; 44. Fruit Loaf, 1lb; 45. Carrot Cake
Classes 36–45: The Ardardan Cup
CHILDREN’S SECTION 2–4 years: 46. A Paper Plate Picture of a Boat
5–9 years: 47. A Flowerpot Lighthouse 48. 3 Decorated Cupcakes
10–12 years: 49. A Model of a Robot made of recyclable materials, 30cms max. 50. A Decorated Fan
Overall points winner – Silvers Marine Trophy, all trophies to be retained for one year.
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