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NDGA Autumn Show
NDGA Autumn Show on Saturday 26 September 2026. Staging Friday evening and Saturday morning; show opens 14:30; prizes at 16:00.
26Sep 2026
Time2:30 pm VenueNewington Village Hall AddressThe Street, Newington, Folkestone, CT18 8AU, Kent
EVENT DETAILS
Event information
Saturday 26 September 2026 – NDGA Autumn Show.
SHOW DETAILS
Show information & full schedule
Entry deadline19:30 on Thursday 24 September 2026
Show SecretaryMr Brian Castle
Telephone07598 371984 (calls before 21:00 please)
Exhibitor entry fees10p per class except classes 43 and 53–56
JudgingJudging will be as per schedule.
Show-day timingsStaging, opening & prizes
- Staging – Friday 20:00–20:30
- Staging – Saturday 08:30–11:00
- Show opens – 14:30
- Presentation of prizes – 16:00
Entry scoring & awardsPoints, cups & trophies
Scoring
- 1st – 3 points
- 2nd – 2 points
- 3rd – 1 point
Awards
- The Dan Hopper Memorial Cup – Best in Class 1, Collection of 4 vegetables
- J.W.B. Bowl – Best in Class 36, Cake
- Cynthia Weeks Floral Trophy – Best in Class 38, Floral Exhibit
- Eurotunnel Cup – Best in Class 43, Collection of 3 Vegetables
- Perrin Shield – Best in Class 44, 4 Onions
- Red Ribbon – Best in Class 45, Specimen Carrot
- Jorric Trophy – Best in Class 47, 5 Heaviest Onions
- The Elkington Memorial Bowl – Best in Class 49, Flower Arrangement in Bowl
- Edward Croucher Memorial Cup – Most points in classes 19–25
- Members Domestic Points Trophy – Member with most points in classes 36–37
- Members Points Trophy – Member with most points in classes 43–51
- The Hopper Points Challenge Cup – Highest Points in Show
- Doris Mardle Trophy – Best novice floral exhibitor 2026 (from all shows)
- The Harriet Cup – Best Junior Gardener 2026 (from all shows)
- The George William Cup – Best exhibit in Vegetables, Fruit & Flowers, classes 1–32 and 43–51
- NDGA Domestic Trophy – Best exhibit in Domestic Classes 33a–37
Full class scheduleAll listed classes
Open Classes – Vegetables & Fruit
- Class 1 – Collection of 4 kinds vegetables – Judging to RHS points scoring – see table for quantities and points
- Class 2 – 5 Onions from seed
- Class 3 – 5 Onions from sets
- Class 4 – Plate of 5 potatoes – white
- Class 5 – Plate of 5 potatoes – coloured
- Class 6 – 7 Shallots on supplied board
- Class 7 – 5 Tomatoes on supplied board
- Class 8 – 9 Cherry Tomatoes on supplied board
- Class 9 – 7 Runner beans
- Class 10 – 5 Carrots – up to 13cm – 8cm maximum top
- Class 11 – 5 Carrots – over 13cm – 8cm maximum top
- Class 12 – 2 Parsnip
- Class 13 – 2 Leeks
- Class 14 – 2 Marrows
- Class 15 – Any other Vegetable – see vegetable table for quantities
- Class 16 – Plate of 3 apples – dessert
- Class 17 – Plate of 3 apples – cooking
- Class 18 – Any other Fruit – see fruit table for quantities
Flowers, Domestic & Photos
- Class 19 – Chrysanthemums – 3 stems any variety
- Class 20 – Chrysanthemums – 3 sprays
- Class 21 – Dahlias – 3 decorative
- Class 22 – Dahlias – 3 cactus
- Class 23 – Dahlias – 3 ball
- Class 24 – Dahlias – 3 pompon
- Class 25 – Dahlias – 3 any other not above
- Class 26 – 1 pot plant – flowering – max 20cm pot
- Class 27 – 1 pot plant – foliage – max 20cm pot
- Class 28 – 1 Pot Plant Orchid
- Class 29 – 1 Cactus
- Class 30 – 1 Succulent
- Class 31 – 1 container Sempervivum
- Class 32 – Vase of cut flowers mixed – arrange for frontal effect
- Class 33a – Handicraft – 1 item of Needlework to be displayed within 61 x 61cm space
- Class 33b – Art – 1 Drawn / Painted Picture
- Class 33c – Handicraft – 1 Knitted item
- Class 33d – Any other craft item not in classes 33a, b or c above
- Class 34 – 1 unmounted photograph – “Poppies” – max 18 x 13cm (rule 8)
- Class 35 – 1 unmounted photograph – “Colours of Autumn” – max 18 x 13cm (rule 8)
- Class 36 – Coffee & Walnut cake – own recipe
- Class 37 – Cheese & Bacon scones – own recipe, on a max 24cm plate
- Class 38 – Floral exhibit class “Shades of Autumn”, may include accessories, max 61 x 61cm (rule 6)
- Class 39 – “Novice” 5 Flowers plus Foliage
- Class 40 – Floral exhibit 5 Stems flowering shrub
- Class 41 – Heaviest pumpkin challenge – see special detail
Members Only Classes
- Class 43 – Collection of 3 single kinds vegetables
- Class 44 – 4 onions – not exceeding 230g each
- Class 45 – 1 specimen carrot
- Class 46 – Longest Bean
- Class 47 – 5 heaviest onions
- Class 48 – 1 odd shaped home-grown vegetable
- Class 49 – Flower arrangement in a bowl – max 46cm all round
- Class 50 – Vase of decorative seed heads, max 10 stems, own vase (rule 6)
- Class 51 – Dahlia Bloom any variety mounted in a photo frame (photo frame supplied)
Junior Gardener Classes – under 10 years – free entry
- Class 52 – Potato Head Mr or Mrs
- Class 53 – 3 Cup cakes
Schedule notesNumbering and class notes
- The Heaviest Pumpkin Challenge is Class 41 in the main class list, while the special-detail heading identifies it as Class 42. Both references are retained so entrants can recognise the published numbering difference.
- The entry-fee note refers to Classes 53–56, while the listed Autumn Show schedule ends at Class 53. The fee note is retained as stated.
Special class detailsChallenge entry information
- Heaviest Pumpkin Challenge – £1.00 per entry.
- All entry money from this class is given as prize money.
- Prize split: 1st 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10%.
Show reference tablesQuantities, sizes & points
Size Conversion Chart
| Centimetres (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 8 cm | 3 in |
| 13 cm | 5 in |
| 18 cm | 7 in |
| 20 cm | 8 in |
| 31 cm | 12 in |
| 46 cm | 18 in |
| 61 cm | 24 in |
Fruit Class Quantities
| Fruit Type | Qty |
|---|---|
| Apples | 5 |
| Blackberries | 12 |
| Cherries | 12 |
| Currants (strigs) | 12 |
| Damsons | 12 |
| Figs | 5 |
| Gooseberries | 12 |
| Grapes (bunches) | 2 |
| Loganberries | 12 |
| Melons | 1 |
| Peaches | 5 |
| Pears | 5 |
| Plums | 9 |
| Quince | 5 |
| Raspberries | 12 |
| Strawberries | 12 |
Vegetable Class Quantities & Points Values
| Vegetable Class | Quantity Required | Points Value |
|---|---|---|
| Artichokes – Chinese | 9 | 12 |
| Artichokes – Globe | 2 | 15 |
| Artichokes – Jerusalem | 4 | 10 |
| Asparagus | 6 | 15 |
| Asparagus Peas (pods) | 12 | 12 |
| Aubergines | 3 | 18 |
| Beans – Broad, French, climbing, or dwarf | 7 | 15 |
| Beans, Runner | 7 | 18 |
| Beetroot – cylindrical, globe | 3 | 15 |
| Beetroot – long | 3 | 20 |
| Broccoli, Sprouting (shoots) | 12 | 15 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 9 | 15 |
| Cabbages – Chinese, green, red, Savoy | 2 | 15 |
| Calabrese (heads) | 2 | 15 |
| Carrots, long pointed | 5 | 20 |
| Carrots, stump rooted | 5 | 18 |
| Cauliflowers | 2 | 20 |
| Celeriac | 2 | 15 |
| Celery – blanched or trench | 2 | 20 |
| Celery – self blanching or green | 2 | 18 |
| Chicory, chicons, Radicchio & others | 2 | 15 |
| Chives (bunch) | 1 | 10 |
| Corn Salad (Lambs’ Lettuce) | 1 | 10 |
| Courgettes | 3 | 12 |
| Cress (seedlings) pans growing | 2 | 10 |
| Cress American or land bunch | 9 | 10 |
| Cucumbers grown under protection | 2 | 18 |
| Cucumbers outdoor grown | 2 | 15 |
| Cucumbers mini / Gherkins | 6 | 15 |
| Endive all types | 2 | 15 |
| Fennel, Florence | 2 | 15 |
| Flower sprout, Petit Posy & similar | 15 | 15 |
| Garlic, elephant or giants (bulbs) | 3 | 12 |
| Garlic (bulbs) | 5 | 12 |
| Herbs, culinary (bunch/pot) | 1 | 12 |
| Kales (leaves) | 10 | 12 |
| Kohlrabi | 3 | 12 |
| Leeks, blanched or intermediate | 3 | 20 |
| Leeks, pot | 2 | 20 |
| Lettuces, butterhead, cos | 2 | 15 |
| Lettuce, loose-leaf (heads) | 2 | 12 |
| Marrows | 2 | 15 |
| Mushrooms | 12 | 15 |
| Okra | 3 | 18 |
| Onions, large exhibition | 3 | 20 |
| Onions, 250g or under | 5 | 15 |
| Onions, green salad or spring | 12 | 12 |
| Onions, on ropes (plait of) | 8 | 20 |
| Onions, pickling | 12 | 12 |
| Oriental brassicas, heading | 12 | 15 |
| Oriental brassicas, loose-leaved | 2 | 12 |
| Oriental brassicas, flower stalks | 12 | 15 |
| Parsnips | 3 | 20 |
| Peas (pods) | 9 | 20 |
| Peas, mangetout or snap (pods) | 9 | 15 |
| Peppers, hot (Chilli) | 6 | 15 |
| Peppers, Sweet | 3 | 15 |
| Potatoes | 5 | 20 |
| Pumpkins | 1 | 10 |
| Radishes, oriental and winter | 3 | 15 |
| Radishes, small salad | 9 | 12 |
| Rhubarb, forced (sticks) | 3 | 15 |
| Rhubarb, natural (sticks) | 3 | 12 |
| Salsify and Scorzonera | 2 | 15 |
| Seakale (heads) | 2 | 15 |
| Shallots, large exhibition | 12 | 18 |
| Shallots, pickling | 12 | 15 |
| Spinach/Chards (leaves) | 15 | 12 |
| Spinach, New Zealand (tips) | 15 | 12 |
| Squash, summer | 3 | 12 |
| Squash, winter | 1 | 10 |
| Swedes | 2 | 15 |
| Sweetcorn | 3 | 18 |
| Tomatoes large | 5 | 15 |
| Tomatoes, medium | 9 | 18 |
| Tomatoes, small | 15 | 12 |
| Turnips | 3 | 15 |