Opens to the public from 11am till 1pm
at the
METHODIST CHURCH HALL
Langley Road, Abbots Langley
2026 Spring Show Schedule is available below
Springshow 2026 v1 (pdf)
DownloadThe formal published schedule takes precedence over the text below :
Cut Flower Classes
1 Trumpet (division 1) 1 vase, 1 stem
1A Trumpet (division 1) 1 vase, 3 stems
2 Large (division 2) 1 vase, 1 stem
2A Large (division 2) 1 vase, 3 stems
3 Small (division 3) 1 vase, 1 stem
3A Small (division 3) 1 vase, 3 stems
4 Double (division 4) 1 vase, 1 stem
5 Triandrus (division 5) 1 vase, 1 stem
6 Cyclamineus (division 6) 1 vase, 3 stems
7 Jonquilla & Apodanthus (division 7) 1 vase, 1 stem
8 Tazetta (division 8) 1 vase, 1 stem
9 Poeticus (division 9) 1 vase, 1 stem
10 Bulbocodium (division 10) 1 vase, 1 stem
11 Split Corona a & b (division 11) 1 vase, 1 stem
12 Other Cultivars (Divisions 12 &13) 1 vase, 1 stem
13 Twelve blooms in a vase, mixed or single varieties, to be viewed all around
14 Miniatures 1 vase, 3 stems, 1 variety
Check carefully to ensure you have entered your Daffodils in the correct class
15. Tulips I vase, 3 stems
16. Muscari 1 vase, 5 stems
17. Primula/Polyanthus 1 Vase, 3 stems
18. Jasmine 1 vase, 3stems
19. Flowering shrub 1 vase, 3 stems (1 variety)
at least one flower must be open
20. Heathers 1 vase, 6 stems 1 or more varieties
21. Hellebores 1 vase, 3 stems, 1 variety
22. Mixed vase of any shrubs or blooms
23. Pansies, and/or Violas 1 vase, 6 stems, 1 variety
24. Hyacinths 1 vase, 3 stems, 1 variety
25. Auriculas 1 vase, 3 stems
26. Wallflowers 1 vase, 3 stems
27. Forsythia 1 vase 3 sprays
28. Anemone 1 vase, 4 stems
29. Leucojum (Snowflake) 1 vase, 4 stems
30. Snowdrops 1 vase 4 stems
Other Flowers and Plants
31. One foliage pot plant
32. One cactus or succulent
33. One Easter cactus
34. Three camellia blooms floating in water
35. Three hellebore blooms floating in water
36. A pot of primulas one variety
37. A pot of cyclamen
38. One pot of daffodils one variety
39. A pot of crocus
40. A pot of tulips
41. A pot of any other flowering plant
e.g. African Violet
Fruit & Vegetable Classes
45. Three apples one variety. Grown and stored by the exhibitor to be displayed on a white paper plate.
46. Rhubarb 3 sticks, leaves trimmed to about 200-250mm
47. Three leeks any type, with roots, leaves trimmed to about 200-250mm, one variety
48. One cabbage round or pointed with about 75mm of stalk
49. Broccoli 6 shoots / spears
50. Five Brussels sprouts one variety
51. Six potatoes one variety. Grown and stored by the exhibitor to be displayed on a white paper plate.
52. One lettuce with roots
53. Six exhibition shallots to be shown in sand on a white plate, one variety
54. Three garlic on a white plate one variety
55. Six broad bean pods one variety
56. Any kind of vegetable not stated previously, one variety of any kind. Minimum of 2.
Handicraft
57. A soft toy, no larger than 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.
58. A Blue Tit Nesting Box Made from scrap materials, and approximately to the
specifications on page 17, adapted to allow for the use of materials.
59. A collage of seeds, to be mounted on a 7”x 5” card.
60. A knitted article, made using an ounce/25g of wool. Accessories allowed.
61. An exhibit, using fabrics no larger than 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.
62. An exhibit, using threads, no larger than 60cm x 60cm x 60cm.
63. Origami.
64. An “Easter” Card, using a piece of folded A4 card.
65. A painting on glass, no larger than A5 size.
Photography
66. Garden Birds
67. Waterways
68. Church Spire or Tower
69. Creepy Crawly
70. Potholes
71. Best Flower Photographic Image
Household Classes
76. A jar of lemon curd** must be less than 3 weeks old.
77. A jar of chutney** at least 2 months old.
78. A jar of marmalade**
79. A jar of jam (soft fruit)**
80. A jar of jam (stone fruit)**
81. A jar of fruit jelly**
82. Five cheese scones
83. Four home-made hot cross buns
84. Five white bread rolls
85. A wholemeal tinned loaf
86. An iced chocolate cake, using an 18cm round tin
87. A Simnel cake Made to the recipe supplied on page 14
88. Five shortbread biscuits made to recipe supplied on page 15
89. Banana bread, made to recipe supplied on page 16
90. A honey and ginger loaf cake
Young Exhibitor Classes
Classes for ages 4 to 7
Handicraft
91. A decorated cup cake
92. A miniature garden staged in a plastic seed tray (approx. 240mm x 370mm.
made from natural plant material
Photography
93. A flower or flowers
Household
94. Five chocolate crackle cakes
Classes for ages 8 to 12
Handicraft
96. Origami
97. A drawing of a Flower
Photography
98. A Creepy Crawley
Household
99. Five chocolate chip cookies