Competition hints and tips and guidance
General Guidance
Remember, anyone can make competitive entries in the show.
This page is designed to make the most of all your hard work! We have individual paragraphs below to help you...but here are some golden rules:
1. Always read the schedule carefully. You must stick exactly to the requirements. If the schedule asks for 5 plums, don't put in 4 or 6! If a child's painting is meant to be A4, then make sure that it is exactly that size. Make sure you read the rules and regulation either in the schedule or from the link on this page.
2. All exhibits should be staged as attractively as possible with the exhibits in the best possible condition. Always take some extra specimens to cope with emergencies.
3. Remember that pots and vases are NOT supplied and you should bring your own.
4. Some classes or divisions are restricted to members of particular groups or are for novices etc. The classes in the young people’s division are restricted to particular specified age groups. Where entry to classes is restricted, this is indicated in the schedule. Exhibitors must make sure they are eligible for the classes they intend to enter. Many of the classes contain special instructions; these are shown in the schedule. Entrants are advised to follow all such instructions very carefully. Please make sure that you enter your exhibit in the correct class to avoid being disqualified as “not according to schedule”.
5. When you have decided which classes you wish to enter, you should complete the entry form and make sure the form reaches either of the addresses detailed overleaf by 12 noon on Friday 25th July 2008. Please use one entry form per person. Extra entry forms can be found on the show’s website. Members may enter by email: see the website for details. Make sure you include a cheque to cover your entries to the correct amount. NOTE that entries are FREE for individual members of Taunton Flower Show. ALL entries in the young people’s classes (division 10) are FREE.
6. You should bring your exhibits to the competitive marquee between the times specified below. NOTE that some exhibits must be made up in the tent, these classes are indicated in the schedule.
7. You should collect your entry cards from the control point inside the competitive marquee. Once you have staged your exhibit, place the exhibit card for that class FACE DOWN with your entry;
8. You MUST have staged your exhibit and have left the marquee by 7.45am on FRIDAY 1st August 2008.