SOCIETIES - TREHERBERT AND DISTRICT GARDENING SOCIETY

Show Results: Spring 2003 / Summer 2003 / Spring 2004 / Summer 2004 / Overview: Spring - Summer
Schedule: Spring 2004 / Summer 2004
Information: History / Lectures / Link to T&DGS web-site

It is sad to report that President Mr Cecil Pritchard has died since the information below was published.

The Annual Summer Show 2004 will be held on Sunday September 12. At Blaenrhondda Social Club, Brook Street, Blaenrhondda. Staging from 9am to 11:45am. Doors open to the public from 3pm. Admission £1 and 50p for children/Senior Citizens. Refreshment are available. Click here for a copy the show schedule.

Currently membership fees stand at £2 per working member and £1 for the unemployed and senior citizens.
Allotment plots are available at £4 per annum. Once a member you will be asked to sell draw tickets before the Spring and Annual shows. Each member is issued with 2 books with a total cost of £2.50 for each of the two shows.

If you wish to join the society or require further information about its services, lectures, etc. then contact the society secretary Mr David Jones on telephone number 01443-773076.

HISTORY ... Top
Written by Dave Jones, Society Secretary.

The Society was formed back in the late 50’s, when a small group of like minded men got together to form what is now known as "Treherbert and District Gardening Society”. Only one of these founder members is still with us, Mr Richard Lewis.

There was no show during its first year and there have been only two other years when the show has had to be cancelled.

Because most gardeners are busy people, they get itchy fingers during the winter months when there is not too much going on with the garden. They therefore have other hobbies to keep them busy during this period, hence the birth of the Spring Show, somewhere to exhibit their other skills such as photography, painting, woodcarving, and metal work etc. and classes such as knitting, embroidery and baking.

We are a busy society with lectures supplied by Rhondda Cynon Taff education authority through Pencoed college, we also hold talks by various members on many different subjects, our lady members also arrange chutney and jam evenings etc.
We get quiz evenings and twice a year we have an inter-club quiz with five other South Wales gardening societies.

We have our own store shop for members to purchase all their gardening products at greatly reduced prices. We also take advantage of the N.S.A.L.G. seed scheme where members can purchase first class seeds for as little as a third the normal rental price.

Our society is a member of N.S.A.L.G., the National Vegetable Society, the National Dahlia Society, National Chrysanthemum Society, National Daffodil Society and the Royal Horticultural Society.

We are always keen to encourage new members to our society and new exhibitors to our show where this always plenty of advice and encouragement. We have in the past some excellent trips to places of interest such as Malvern show, Wisley gardens, Pencoed open day, Nursery open days.

There were no lady members in the society until the eighties, but now our committee is formed by more than 50% ladies.

LECTURES ... Top
All lectures are held at Treherbert Rugby Club in Wyndham Street (Tynewydd) and commence at 7:30pm.
Cheese and pickles are served after the lectures.

SOIL TESTING
March 29 (Monday) at 7:30pm. Held at Treherbert Rugby Club, Wyndham Street, Tynewydd.
Admission free.

DUTCH BULB FIELDS
April 26 (Monday) at 7:30pm. Held at Treherbert Rugby Club, Wyndham Street, Tynewydd.
Admission free.

SUMMER SHOW RESULTS 2003 ... Top
Mr Cecil Pritchard, Society President, officially opened the show. Prizes were presenter by Mr Haydn Bundock.

The show was officially open by the society president Mr Cecil Pritchard. Who gave thanks to all the exhibitors who support our show, and thanks to all the public that came along also to support.

He then went on to praise the hard work put in by the officials and committee in putting on the show and finally to the ladies in the kitchen who work hard from early morning until well after the exhibitors and the public have gone home. The show was well attended with approx 90 to 100 people through the doors.

The popularity of our show is mainly down to the marvellous atmosphere created by our ladies in the kitchen who supply exhibitors with mountains of tea and toast throughout the few hours of staging their exhibits, along with smiling faces and plenty of good-humoured banter.

Well-known resident Mr Haydn Bundock kindly came along to present the trophies and were as follows.

In the juniors section Miss Sian Morgan walked away with six trophies, an excellent effort and Miss Holly Jones winning the other remaining trophy.

Well done all the others who entered and won second and third places. We would like to appeal to all parents to encourage the young people to enter, as it does not cost anything to have a go.

Mr Dennis Fletcher won a cup and a silver medal for chrysanths, Mr Roger Ingham swept the Dahlia Silverware winning 2 cups and 3 medals, Mrs G. Prewett and Mrs B. Davies winning 2 trophies each in Floral art, Mr David Gough walked away with 4 trophies.

Mr Haines won the Garden news “Top Vase” Gold Medal.

Mr G. Lewis won the Garden news “Top Vase” Bronze medal.

Mr Ray Rogers won the N.V.S. Silver Medal and a cup for the best veg exhibit with a superb Celery of more than 3 feet long.

Mr Rogers also won a trophy for most points in the veg section and a bronze medal for
3rd place in the Garden news “Top Tray”.

Mr Les Hill won a Silver Medal in the Garden News “Top Tray”.

Mrs Brenda Davies also won a cup for Best Exhibit in Members Section with an excellent Cucumber.

The Best Exhibit in Show went to Mr Roger Ingham with a first class vase of Dahlias.
But the Star of the show this year again was Mr John Oliver with 5 Trophies and a Gold Medal well done ”Nhoj” (as he is better known) .

The show has £499 in cash and vouchers up for grabs so why not come along to our next show and enjoy the day.

This year 40 exhibitors entered 463 exhibits.

We would like to give our thanks to all our supporters, and to the Blaenrhondda Club for the use of their hall and facilities, and to the people of Blaenrhondda we would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience caused by the parking problems which we may have caused.

SPRING SHOW RESULTS 2003 ... Top

There were 43 adult exhibitors showing a total of 423 exhibits and 74 junior exhibitors showing a total of 80 exhibits making a total of 503 exhibits in all.

The show was opened by our president Mr Cecil Pritchard and Mr Ieuan Morgan MBE from Treorchy presented the prizes. There were approx 100 people through the door as viewing public.

Handicraft for Under 12's
Mellissa Powell

Handicraft for Under 8's
Michaela Powell

Handwriting for Under 12's
Kirsty Cooper

Handwriting for Under 8's
Sadie Strinati

Most Points in Flower section
Mr Ivor Mace, Treorchy.

Best Pot Plant
Mr Bill Goode, Ebbw Vale.

Vase of Five Blooms
Mr Jim Thomson, Pen-Pedair-Heol.

Most Points in Floral Art
Mrs Brenda Davies, Treherbert.

Most Points in Handicraft
Mrs Marianne Jones, Tynewydd.

Most Points in Wine section
Mr I.D.Clissod, Abergavenny.

Best Painting
Mr Tony Jones, Tonyrefail.

Best Stick in show
Mr G Woodland, Abertillery.

Glyn Gillard Best Decorated Stick
Mr R Marshall, Hereford.

All though handicraft section was down compared to previous years there was still an excellent number of exhibits of high standards. The daffodil and spring flower exhibits were again of a high standard and a credit to all the exhibitors.

SCHEDULE: SPRING FLOWER & HANDICRAFT SHOW 2004 ... Top

To be held on Sunday March 28, 2004, at Blaenrhondda Social Club, Brook Street, Blaenrhondda.
Staging from 9am until 11:45am. Judging will take place from 11:45am until 3pm. Doors open to the public at 3pm.
Admission is £1 and 50p for children and senior citizens. Refreshments will be available.

Section 1 FLOWERS & POT PLANTS; Section 2 FLOWER ARRANGING; Section 3 HANDICRAFTS; Section 4 CHILDREN; Section 5 WINE; Section 6 STICKS; Results.

SECTION 1. FLOWER & POT PLANTS .... Top
Class 1. Championship Class: Three vases of one stem per vase from divisions 1-3. [one entry per exhibitor]
Class 2. One stem of single headed daffodil from division 1
Class 3. One stem of single headed daffodil from division 2
Class 4. One stem of single headed daffodil from division 3
Class 5. Three stems of single headed daffodil from division 1
Class 6. Three stems of single headed daffodil from division 2
Class 7. Three stems of single headed daffodil from division 3
Class 8. One stem of multi-headed daffodil
Class 9. Three stems of multi-headed daffodil
Class 10. Three stems daffodil not listed above
Class 11. Three stems of miniature daffodils, single headed
Class 12. Three stems of miniature multi headed daffodils
Class 13. Vase of Spring flowers, cultivar or cultivars
Class 14. A Spring flowering pot plant
Class 15. Any other flowering pot plant
Class 16. Any foliar pot plant
Class 17. Container of Spring bulbs in flower
Class 18. A vase of five blooms. Named daffodils if possible
Class 19. Container of three hyacinths. Named if known. Cultivar or cultivars
Class 20. Six pansies on a board

SECTION 2. FLOWER ARRANGING .... Top
Class 21. A table decoration to be viewed all round
Class 22. A floral display - theme
Class 23. Gents buttonhole
Class 24. Ladies Corsage

For all classes in this section accessories may be used but no artifical flowers. Maximum space allowed for each exhibit will be 2ft square base with a 3ft maximum height.

SECTION 3. HANDICRAFTS .... Top
Class 25. A dish of nine welshcakes
Class 26. A Fruit cake
Class 27. A plate of tart
Class 28. Any painting (any medium)
Class 29. A sketch in pencil, charcoal or ink
Class 30. Any photograph in black and white
Class 31. Any photograph in colour
Class 32. Any tapestry or embroidery
Class 33. Any knitted toy
Class 34. Any hand knitted article (unwashed)
Class 35. Any machine knitted article (unwashed)
Class 36. Crochet
Class 37. Any article in wood
Class 38. Any article in any other material not mentioned above

SECTION 4. CHILDREN .... Top
Class 39. Children's Handicraft Competition (under 12 years only)
Class 40. Children's Handicraft Competition (under 8 years only)
Class 41. Children's Handwriting Competition of 'The Garden' poem (under 12 years only)
Class 42. Children's Handwriting Competition of 'The Garden' poem (under 8 years only)
Click here for a copy of 'The Garden' poem.

SECTION 5. WINE (one bottle only) .... Top
Class 43. Homemade Sweet Red Wine
Class 44. Homemade Sweet White Wine
Class 45. Homemade Dry Red Wine
Class 46. Homemade Dry White Wine

SECTION 6. STICKS .... Top
Class 47. Walking stick - wood
Class 48. Walking stick - horn
Class 49. Thumbstick - wood
Class 50. Thumbstick - horn
Class 51. Shepherd's Crook - wood
Class 52. Shepherd's Crook - horn
Class 53. A decorated stick
Class 54. A market stick (nose in)
Ferrule optional for all classes

POEM .... Top
Children up to 8 years age please use the first verse only. Children from 8 years to 11 years please use the whole poem.

THE GARDEN

You gave to me a pack of seeds
And promised to supply my needs.
My spirit sang, my heart stood still
For in your garden I would till.

I searched until I knew I'd found
The perfect spot, a piece of ground
Which I would plough, my seed I'd sow,
And for your sake a garden grow.

As I began this task for you
My dreams enlarged the vision grew.
I carefully designed and planned
A place to show the world your hand.

By Eileen Hardeman.

SPRING SHOW RESULTS 2004 ... Top
March 28, 2004

The show was opened by our president Mr Cecil Pritchard and Councillor Layton (Percy) Jones [Plaid Cymru] from Treherbert presented the prizes.

Handicraft for Under 12's
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Handicraft for Under 8's
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Handwriting for Under 12's
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Handwriting for Under 8's
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Most Points in Flower section
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Best Pot Plant
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Vase of Five Blooms
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Most Points in Floral Art
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Most Points in Handicraft
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Most Points in Wine section
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Best Painting
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Best Stick in show
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Glyn Gillard Best Decorated Stick
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SCHEDULE: ANNUAL SUMMER SHOW 2004 ... Top

To be held on Sunday September 12, 2004, at Blaenrhondda Social Club, Brook Street, Blaenrhondda.
Staging from 9am until 11:45am. Judging will take place from 11:45am until 3pm. Doors open to the public at 3pm. Admission is £1 and 50p for children and senior citizens. Refreshments will be available.

Section A - Chrysanthemums; Section B - Dahlias; Section C - Floral Art; Section D - Cut Flowers & Pot Plants; Section E - Vegetables; Section F - Members Only; Section G - Juniors.

SECTION A. CHRYSANTHEMUMS .... Top
Class 1. Three vases with three blooms per vase; one cultivar per vase
Class 2. Three incurved, large or medium
Class 3. Three reflexed, large or medium
Class 4. Three intermediate, large or medium
Class 5. One vase of three stem spray of Chrysanthemums

Awards
Prize Money: Class 1. 1st £5; 2nd £3; 3rd £2.
Best Exhibit in Section = £5
NCS Silver & Bronze Medals awarded at the judges discretion.
CUP for most points in section, judging to NCS rules.

SECTION B. DAHLIAS .... Top
Class 6. Three vases of three blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase
Class 7. Three large or giant dec's, any variety or varieties
Class 8. Three large or giant cactus, any variety or varieties
Class 9. Three medium cactus or semi-cactus, any variety or varieties
Class 10. Three medium dec's, any variety or varieties
Class 11. Three small dec's, any variety or varieties
Class 12. Three miniature dec's, any variety or varieties
Class 13. Three small cactus or semi-cactus, any variety or varieties
Class 14. Three miniature cactus or semi-cactus, any variety or varieties
Class 15. Three small ball, any variety or varieties
Class 16. Three miniature ball, any variety or varieties
Class 17. Five pom poms, any variety or varieties
Class 18. Vase of dahlias arranged for decorative effect, dahlia foliage only
Class 19. Vase of any three seedlings
Class 20. Three dahlias not listed above, any one variety

Awards
Prize Money: Class 6. 1st £5; 2nd £3; 3rd £2
NDS Silver Medal, awarded for Best Exhibit.
NDS Bronze Medal, awarded at judges discretion.
Welsh National Dahlia Silver Medal, awarded to the Best Vase in Section.
Best Exhibit in Section wins £5
CUP for most points in Section, judging to NDS rules.

SECTION C. FLORAL ART .... Top
Class 21. A table decoration to be viewed all round
Class 22. A decoration to be viewed from the front only. Theme: "Time Stood Still"
Class 23. Gents Buttonhole
Class 24. Ladies Corsage

For all classes in this section accessories may be used but no artificial flowers. Maximum space allowed for each exhibit in Class 22 will be 2ft square base with a 3ft maximum height.

Awards:
Trophies for Class 21 - 22.
Rose Bowl for Best Exhibit in Section plus £5
Cup for Most points in Section

SECTION D. FLORAL ART .... Top
Class 25. Fuchsia in pot not larger than 20 centimetres
Class 26. Pot plant in flower, excluding fuchsia
Class 27. Pot plant non-flowering, coleus accepted
Class 28. Three Carnations, any variety or varieties
Class 29. Three spikes of Gladioli, any variety or varieties
Class 30. Three Roses, any variety or varieties
Class 31. Six Pansies shown on a board
Class 32. Six spikes of Sweet Peas
Class 33. Treherbert & District Gardening Society Top Vase
Class 34. Six Fuchsias on a board

Awards
Cup for winner in Class 30
Cup plus £5 for Best Pot Plant
Trophy plus £2 for winner of Class 25
Class 30: 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

SECTION E. VEGETABLES .... Top
Class 35. Treherbert & District Gardening Society Top Tray
Class 36. Three Carrots, long
Class 37. Three Parsnips
Class 38. Three Leeks, blanched
Class 39. Two Celery
Class 40. Two Cabbage
Class 41. Two Pot Leeks
Class 42. Three Potatoes, white
Class 43. Three Potatoes, coloured
Class 44. Six Runner Beans
Class 45. Six pods of Peas
Class 46. Three Carrots other than long
Class 47. Nine Shallots, large
Class 48. Nine Shallots, pickling
Class 49. Six Tomatoes
Class 50. Three Onions, under 21b combined weight dressed
Class 51. Two Cucumbers
Class 52. Three Beetroot
Class 53. Two Cauliflower
Class 54. One Marrow
Class 55. Three Onions dressed from seed
Class 56. Three Onions as grown from seed, washed only
Class 57. Three Onions dressed from sets
Class 58. Three Onions as grown from sets, washed only
Class 59. Two vegetables of the same variety not listed in Section E.

Awards
Cup & NVS Medal & Card plus £5 for Best Exhibit in Section
Cup for Most Points in Section judging to NVS rules

SECTION F. MEMBERS ONLY .... Top
(There will be no entry charge for this section)

Class 60. Vase of flowers, excluding dahlias and roses
Class 61. Six sweet peas, flowers
Class 62. One vase of dahlias, three blooms, one distinct variety per vase
Class 63. One spike of Gladioli
Class 64. Three roses
Class 65. Three marigolds, any variety
Class 66. Three runner beans
Class 67. Three tomatoes
Class 68. Two beetroot
Class 69. One cabbage
Class 70. One swede
Class 71. Three onions as grown from set, washed only
Class 72. Six shallots, large
Class 73. Six shallots, pickling
Class 74. One cucumber
Class 75. Two carrots
Class 76. Two leeks, blanched
Class 77. One vegetable not listed in section
Class 78. Three apples, one variety
Class 79. Three onions as grown from seeds, washed only
Class 80. Two pot leeks
Class 81. A dish of soft fruit
Class 83. Three potatoes, one variety
Class 83. Master Gardener: Two vegetables plus one vase of flowers, plus one dish of fruit. To be displayed within an area measuring 18" X 24".

Awards
Cup plus £3 voucher for Most Points in the flower classes 60 - 65
Cup plus £3 voucher for Most Points for vegetables and fruit in classes 66 - 82
Cup plus £4 voucher for Best Exhibit in section
Trophy for Class 64
Welsh National Dahlia Bronze medal awarded to Class 83 to the first prize winner.

SECTION G. JUNIORS .... Top
Class 84. Best Vase of flowers
Class 85. Miniature garden in a tray
Class 86. An animal or novelty made from a fruit or vegetable
Class 87. Best display of four vegetables, two varieties x two of each variety
Class 88. Pot plant

Awards
Trophy for each 1st prize in classess 84 - 88
Cup and gift for Best Exhibit in section plus £5 voucher
Cup and gift for Most Points in section plus £5 voucher