Yetminster & Ryme Garden, Art & Craft Society
Summer Show 2026
Opens 2.00 pm on Saturday 15h August 2026 Jubilee Hall, Yetminster
Admission: Adults £1 – children free
Final date for returning entry forms is Tuesday 11th August.
Deadline for delivering photography is Tuesday 11h August and for paintings and drawings Friday 14h August.
VEGETABLES
- One entry per entrant for each class in this section
- Vegetables in each entry should be of a similar size with stalks left on
CLASSES
1. Runner Beans 5 pods
2. French Beans: dwarf or climbing 5 pods
3. Potatoes: any variety 5 tubers
4. Carrots 5 of one variety
5. Shallots 5 of one variety
6. Onions: not over 3” (8cm) diameter 5 of one variety
7. Tomatoes: non-cherry type 5 of one variety
8. Cherry tomatoes 6 of one variety
9. Lettuce with root 2
10. Beetroot 3 of one variety
11. Courgettes 2 not over 7” (18cm) long
12. Cucumbers 2 of one variety
13. Collection of herbs maximum of 6 small bunches
14. Longest runner bean 1
15. A wonky vegetable 1
16. Vegetable of any sort not shown above 1
FRUIT
- One entry per entrant for each class in this section
- Fruit in each entry should be of a similar size and preferably left on stalks
CLASSES
20. Apples dessert or cooking 5
21. Plums or gages 5
22. Plate of soft fruit
23. Dish of fruit of one kind not shown above
24 My Garden in a Box – the best from your garden to include any vegetables, fruit and flowers, arranged as an attractive
presentation in a basket or box not exceeding 16 inches at the longest measure
FLOWERS
- One entry per entrant for each class in this section
CLASSES
25. Sweet peas, annual variety only 10 stems
26: Dahlias 3 blooms
27. Long stem flowers at least 50cm long
Eg larkspur, lupin, delphinium, gladioli 3 spikes
28. 3 stages of a rose 3 stems from the same rosebush to include a bud, half bloom and full bloom with their own foliage
29. Rose any variety 1 stem
30. Any perfumed rose 1 stem
31. Lily or Alstroemeria 1 stem
32. Flowering outdoor shrub (other than rose) 2 stems
33. Mixed vase of annual garden flowers
34. Mixed vase of garden foliage
35. Hydrangea head 1 stem
36. The biggest sunflower head
37. Best osteospermum grown from the plug donated by Castle Gardens
38. The most perfect flower stem in my garden
FLORAL ART
CLASSES
One entry per entrant for each class in this section
- Flowers may be bought for this section
- No entry to exceed sizes specified – height arranger’s choice
- Please do not use Oasis
CLASSES
41. An arrangement suggesting a celebrity (labelled) 15in x 15in (40cm x 40cm)
42. An arrangement all in one colour 12in x 15in (30cm x 40cm)
43. A dinner table arrangement 8in by 15in (20cm x 30cm)
COOKERY
- One entry per entrant for each class in this section
- All food must be covered in cellophane or clingfilm (preferable eco-friendly)
- Sizes stated must be adhered to
CLASSES
45. A Dorset apple cake 8″ (20cm) tin
46. Cake using one or more vegetables 8” (20cm) tin
47. A Victoria sponge 8” (20cm) 2 tins
48. A fruit tart 8” (20cm) tin approx
49. 6 Florentines
50. 5 savoury scones
51. A small loaf of bread with yeast
52. A small sourdough loaf
53. A speciality loaf
JAMS AND PRESERVES
- You may make up to two entries in any class in this section
- If jars have screw tops they must not have a wax disc as well
- No jars to be trademarked shape and no jars/lids to show brand names
- All entries must be labelled with the type of jam or preserve
- Classes 54-57 must be shown in jars of 12oz-1lb (350-450grms)
- Classes 58 and 59 must be in jars no smaller than 8oz (225grms)
CLASSES
54. Jam of any kind
55. Marmalade of any kind
56. Chutney of any kind
57. Lemon curd (with wax disc and cellophane top)
58. Jelly of any kind
59. Fermented food of any kind
LIQUID REFRESHMENTS
You may make up to two entries in any class
CLASSES
106. Fruit-based alcoholic tipple
107. Fruit-based non-alcoholic cordial
108. Beer
PAINTING AND DRAWING
Paintings and drawings must either be delivered previously to Kate Oram, Old School House, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG, or brought to the hall between 10.30am and 12.30am on the preceding day, Friday 14h August
- You may make up to two entries in any class. Entries should not have been entered before.
- Entries should not exceed 75cm x 75cm unless previously arranged with Kate Oram on 07712 437444.
- Entries must be framed or mounted ready for hanging (‘D’ rings and hanging cords). If framed please ensure that pictures will not hang forward from the wall.
- Write titles of pictures and media used on a label on the back of each entry. If under 12 please add your age.
- All classes can be in any medium unless stated otherwise
CLASSES
70. A still life (pencil and charcoal)
71. A woodland scene (acrylic or oil)
72. Garden bird (watercolour)
73. Abstract – Summertime (any medium)
74. Collage – seascape
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographs must be delivered to John Ferretter at Yew Cottage, Birch Lane, Yetminster, by 5pm on Tuesday 11th August.
* Open to Amateurs only
* Up to two entries in any class
* Prints may be in black and white or colour
* Prints should be no bigger than A4
* All entries should be printed on paper or card. They may be mounted but must not be framed. Professional processing and mounting is acceptable.
* Your name and class number to be written on the back of each print. If under 12 please add your age.
* You may indicate on the front of the mount where pictures were taken but NOT your name
CLASSES
- 80. Water
- 81. Flight
- 82. Urban landscape
- 83. Sport
- 84. In the kitchen
- 85. Any subject
JUNIORS
We are inviting children under 12 to join us on the day for a special workshop where they will be able to demonstrate their creative skills using vegetables.
SUMMER SHOW JUDGES
Vegetables and Fruits Helen Croft
Flowers Georgiana Sol
Floral Art Philippa Louden
Cookery and Preserves Nikki Peters
Painting and Drawing Bee Grant Peterkin
Photography Elizabeth Jubb
Liquid Refreshments David Morgan
RULES AND CONDITIONS
* Open to members of the Society, immediate family members and residents of Yetminster, Ryme and surrounding villages
whether or not they are members of the Society.
* No fees are charged for entries and children may enter any of the adult classes but should enter their age on the entry form.
* All exhibits, except in floral art classes, must have been grown or made by the exhibitor
* Vegetables, fruit, flowers, floral art, cookery, jams and preserves must be brought to the hall between 08.30am and 09.50am on
the day of the show, Saturday 15h August
* All entries must be made on our A5 official entry form and returned by Tuesday 11th August. Late entries will not be accepted
* All the judges are independent and their decisions are final
* No-one except judges and stewards will be allowed in the hall whilst judging is taking place
* Points will be awarded as follows: 1st = 6 points; 2nd = 4 points; 3rd = 2 points; highly commended = 1 point
* The Society will not be responsible for any loss of damage to the exhibits
* Trophies and certificates will be presented at 4pm, followed by the raffle draw, after which exhibits may be removed.
The Jubilee Hall will open for competitors to arrange their entries from 8.30am until 9.50am on the morning of the show.
Separate arrangements apply to painting and photography classes – please see the relevant section. The hall must be cleared when judging commences. No late entries will be accepted. After the Show the hall must be cleared by 5pm
TROPHIES
Those holding trophies from the previous show must return them to Jane Hartwell, Fairings, Queen Street, Yetminster by Friday 7th August 2025.
All enquiries should be made to the Show Secretary Jane Hartwell on 01935 873850