Saffron Walden Horticultural Society

SPRING DAFFODIL & FLORAL SHOW

Sunday 29th March 2026

SEWARDS END VILLAGE HALL
RADWINTER RD, SEWARDS END, CB10 2LG

Staging of exhibits between 9.00 and 10.30 am

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

To download the Schedule, click here

Daffodil Classes

1.	6 varieties of daffodil from not less than 3 divisions
	One stem of each in individual vases
	Division 1 - trumpet
2.	1 stem – yellow petals with yellow trumpet
3.	1 stem – white petals with white trumpet
4.	1 stem – any other colour combination
5.	Any 3 stems in Division 1
	Division 2 - large cup
6.	1 stem – yellow petals with large cup
7.	1 stem – white petals with large coloured cup
8.	1 stem – white petals with large white cup
9.	Any 3 stems in Division 2
	Division 3 - small cup
10.	1 stem – yellow petals with small cup
11.	1 stem – white petals with small cup
12.	Any 3 stems in Division 3
	Division 4 - double
13.	1 stem – Division 4
14.	Any 3 stems in Division 4
	Division 5 - triandrus
15.	1 stem – Division 5
16.	Any 3 stems in Division 5
	Division 6 - cyclamineus
17.	1 stem - Division 6
18.	Any 3 stems in Division 6

19.	1 stem from any other Division not listed above
20.	3 stems from any other Division or Divisions not listed above
21.	1 stem, any Division for novices (open to anyone who has not previously won a first prize exhibiting daffodils)
22.	3 stems, any Division or Divisions for novices (open to anyone who has not previously won a first prize exhibiting daffodils)
23.	Container of 9 to 12 cut daffodil stems arranged for effect
Other Flower Classes
24.	Heathers – a container of 3 cut sprays
25.	Flowering Tree or Shrub – one container, 1 kind, 3 sprays
26.	Flowering Trees or Shrubs – one container, more than one kind, 3 sprays
27.	Tulips – one vase of 3 stems
28.	Dwarf Tulips – one vase of 3 stems
29.	Bulbs – 1 container any bulb or bulbs growing in a container
30.	Primulas (Auriculas /Primroses) 1 container of 5 stems
31.	Pansies or Violas – 6 blooms Society boxes are available if required
32.	A container of Spring Flowers, excluding flowering trees & shrubs, arranged for effect
33.	One Alpine in pot or pan as grown
34.	One Cactus or Succulent in a container as grown (see regulation 10)
35.	One Pot Plant in flower (excluding Orchids) (see regulation 10)
36.	One Pot Plant for foliage (see regulation 10)
37.	One Orchid Plant in bloom (must have been in exhibitor's possession for 6 months) (see regulation 10)
38.	A container of Spring Flowers as grown
Domestic Classes (see regulation 11)
39.	Petite Floral Arrangement not exceeding 17cm width and depth, 25cm height
40.	Chocolate Sponge Sandwich (see recipe)
41.	4 Cheese Twists
42.	4 Fruit Scones
43.	Lemon Curd – 1 jar must have wax discs and cellophane tops, with no commercial markings on jars
44.	Marmalade – 1 jar must have wax discs and cellophane tops, with no commercial markings on jars
45.	Photograph "Bulbs"
Junior Classes (See regulation 11)
Age up to 6 years (age must be given on entry form)
46.	An article made from a 2 litre or 4-pint plastic milk container. Accessories allowed
47.	An Easter Greeting card (max size A4)
48.	An arrangement of daffodils in a jam jar
49.	An insect or spider made from vegetables and/or fruit
Age 7 to 14 years (age must be given on entry form)
50.	An article made from a 2 litre or 4-pint plastic milk container. Accessories allowed
51.	An Easter Greeting card (max size A4)
52.	An arrangement of daffodils in a jam jar
53.	An insect or spider made from vegetables and/or fruit

AWARDS

Adams Harrison Cup – Most points in show
The Townley Trophy – Most points in Daffodil Classes 1-23
Barnard Vase – Most points in Flower Section Classes 24-38
Saffron Trophy – Most points in Domestic Section Classes 39-45
Scrivener Cup – Most points in Junior Section Classes 46-53
Ida Hawthorn Vase – Winner of Class 1
Daffodil Society Medal – Best daffodil in show
Townley Cup – Winner of Class 48
Rickett Shield – Best exhibit in Junior Classes
Certificates of Merit for Winners and Runners-up in each Section

All entries to David Livermore by Thursday 26th March 2026
email david.g.livermore@gmail.com
phone 07815 556602
post 6 Cambridge Road, Barley, Royston, Herts SG8 8HN

Chocolate Sponge Sandwich Recipe
175g unsalted butter 175g caster sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)	150g self-raising flour 25 cocoa powder, 1½ teaspoons baking powder (7.5ml) Pinch of salt)
For Buttercream Filling: 75g butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml) 150g icing sugar
For Chocolate Topping: 75 g butter, at room temperature 20g cocoa powder

Preheat the oven to 190°C/ 170°C fan/ gas mark 5/ 375°F
Grease two 18cm (or 7inch) round sandwich tins and line base with baking parchment
Beat the butter and the sugar in a bowl until light and creamy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Add the vanilla extract and fold in the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder.
Evenly divide the mixture between the tins. Smooth the top with a palette knife and make a slight dip in the centre
Cook for 25-30 minutes until the cake surface springs back when you touch it lightly with your fingertip
Remove from the tin and leave to cool on a cooling rack
Prepare the buttercream filling by beating the butter and vanilla essence together then add the icing sugar and beat to a smooth paste.
Place one cake top down and spread the buttercream evenly over the upper surface. Cover with the second cake and press lightly
Prepare the chocolate topping by beating together the butter, cocoa powder and icing sugar, then spread evenly over the top of the cake.

REGULATIONS FOR SHOWING

1.	All classes are open to all persons, except where noted e.g. novice classes. In accordance with the latest edition of the RHS Handbook, only one person per household may exhibit in any class with produce from the same garden and/or allotment, unless the exhibit is entered in joint names.
2.	All exhibits, unless provided in the additional regulations, must have been grown or made by the exhibitor.
3.	Entry forms should be received by the Show Secretary not later than the Thursday before the Show. Late entries will only be accepted up to 9.00am on the day of the Show. Only one entry per person per class.
4.	There will be no entry fees, except for late entries received after Thursday for which a charge of 20p per exhibit will be made.
5.	Entries must be staged between 9.00 and 10.30 am on the day of the Show.
6.	Exhibitors should collect Show Cards from the Show Secretary. Cards to be placed face downwards in front of the exhibit. It is helpful if varieties are labelled (this could affect the judge’s decision).
7.	No exhibitor is permitted to move another exhibitor’s entry. A show steward must be contacted.
8.	Exhibitors should consult members of the Committee present at the staging of exhibits on any queries as to the correct class for particular exhibits.
9.	Vases are available for exhibitors’ use, although they may provide their own containers if they wish. All pot plants must stand on a dish or saucer.
10.	Pot plants must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for three months and Orchids 6 months.
11.	Items exhibited in Domestic and Junior Classes must not have been shown previously at Society Shows.
12.	Property is displayed at the exhibitor’s risk.
13.	Judging will take place between 10.45 am and 12.30pm.
14.	Points will be awarded as follows:- Class 1: 1st – 5 points, 2nd – 4 points, 3rd – 3 points. All other Classes: 1st – 3 points, 2nd – 2 points, 3rd – 1 point
15.	There will be monetary prizes for Junior Entries only: 1st - 50p, 2nd -40p, 3rd -30p. Prize money may be collected from the Show Secretary from 3.00pm onwards.
16.	All Shows will be judged in accordance with the rules and regulations of the latest edition of the RHS Show Handbook and any prize or award may be withheld at the discretion of the judges, whose decision shall be final in all cases.
17.	All disputes will be settled by the Show Committee.
18.	Flowers in Class 39 and Junior Classes 48 and 52 need not have been grown by the exhibitor.
19.	R.H.S. Classification of Daffodils and The Daffodil Society approved miniatures list will be followed.
20.	In multi-container classes it is usual to stage varieties in separate containers.
21.	Daffodil foliage may be used in Classes 1 to 23. Good staging is important.
22.	Members of the public will be admitted from 2.00pm. Entry will be free.
23.	Trophies, medals & certificates will be presented at 3.30pm.
20.	Exhibits must not be removed until 4.00pm.