Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society

Inspiring gardeners across Norfolk since 1829

Summer Flower Arrangement Competition

‘What a Wonderful World’

In the Garden Village within the Royal Norfolk Show

Norfolk & Norwich Horticultural Society & Norwich Group of Flower Clubs

25 & 26 June 2025

Entries Close at 6pm on Monday 16 June 2025

Floral Art Co-ordinators:

Mrs Gloria Goodley and Mrs Jacquie Aldous
c/o 4 Rump Close, Swanton Morley, NR20 4NH
Tel: 01493 721676 or 01362 638320
e-mail: [email protected]

Judges:


Mrs Kaye Souter NDSF, FSF & one other, to be advised.

Submit your entries online using the form below.

Please enter your details in the boxes below and then click on boxes for the entries you would like make.

Royal Norfolk Show Flower Arrangement Competition

Entry Classes

Open to any flower club or horticultural society
Staged by 2-3 Club members.

An exhibit to be staged on a round. 120cm diameter base provided and raised approx.10cm from ground. Own covering and skirt to be provided. Height optional. To be viewed and judge all round.

A pedestal exhibit. Space allowed: width 120cm; depth 120cm. Staged on grass.  Own base optional. To be viewed and judged all round. Height optional.
Something suitable for a Ladies Day at a horseracing meet, staged with an image of the outfit to be worn with.  Could be a fascinator, circlet, comb, clip, skull cap, hat or any combination of any of those.  Space allowed 50cm width x 80cm depth. No height restriction. Staged on tabling, 65cm from ground, staging grey. Please supply own display stand/material.
This Class will be judged under Society of Floristry Rules.

An exhibit in which no floral foam is used. Space allowed: width 70cm; depth 80cm; height 120cm. Staged on tabling 65cm from ground. Staging grey.

Plants and flowers exhibit. Space allowed: width 70cm; depth 80cm; height optional. Staged on tabling 65cm from ground. Staging grey.

Petite exhibit. Space allowed: width 25cm; depth 25cm; height 37cm. May be brought ready assembled.  Viewed and judged all round and above.

Regulations

1. The judges’ decisions shall be final, unless a protest in writing against a decision by them be lodged with the Floral Art Co-ordinator by 2pm on the day of judging.

2. STAGING TIMES Club Class may be staged from 1pm and other Classes from 2pm on Tuesday 24 June 2025. The marquee must be vacated by 8pm on Tuesday.

3. Exhibits MUST NOT be removed before show closure on Thursday.

4. Nothing may be attached to the staging background.  All exhibits to be viewed and judged from the front unless otherwise stated.

5. An exhibitor may place only one entry in each class.

6. Entries will be accepted on a first come first served basis depending on the availability of space. All entries will be confirmed by NNHS by email.

7. All exhibits and exhibitors’ property will be at the risk of the exhibitor. The NNHS and the RNAA cannot be held responsible in any way for any loss or damage sustained by the exhibitor.

8. Exhibitors’ cards MUST be collected from the Floral Art Co-ordinators and displayed face down on the exhibit prior to judging.

9. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitor(s) and must be assembled in the marquee with the exception of Classes F3, F6,which may be submitted already assembled.

10. ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE APPROXIMATE. All exhibits in Classes F1-F6, with the exception of Class F3, to be judged in accordance with the NAFAS Competitions Manual 4th Edition 2023*. (See manual for rules on pre prepared work that is included in designs). Exhibitors in Class F1 & F2 should be aware that the height of the marquee wall is 2.75 metres after which height could be restricted.

11. Aerosol sprays MUST NOT be used in the marquee.

12. Novices may enter any class but the NOVICE CLASS is open only to competitors who have never won a First Prize in Flower Arranging Classes at any NNHS or NAFAS Show.

13. The Club Class (F1) is not eligible for Best-in-Show Award.

14. ALL RUBBISH TO BE REMOVED BY THE EXHIBITOR(S).

15.  Access to the showground is via the King George VI Gate in the bus layby on Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 0TT.  Help may be available with trolleys to transport items to the marquee.  DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR ONTO THE SHOWGROUND.  Please do not arrive early.

*available from nafas.org.uk

Prizes:

Norfolk & Norwich Horticultural Society

Anita Bridge Memorial Salver (Club Class),
Joyce Wright Trophy (Best in Show),
Noller Trophy (Novice Class).

Norwich Group of Flower Clubs

Norwich Group Trophy (Best in Show),
Pat Whall Trophy (Runner-up to Best in Show),
Jocelyn Steward Trophy (Club Class – only awarded to NAFAS affiliated Clubs),
Doris Waymark Award (Best use of Garden Plant Material),
Valerie Hodds Award (Best use of Colour),
Linda Knights Award (Most Innovative Exhibit),
Norwich Group Novice Trophy (Novice Class).

(Trophies and Awards presented for photographic opportunities only and remain with Norwich Group of Flower Clubs.)

Book tokens will be awarded to the winners of the two age categories in Class F6a and F6b (Junior Class) – these are ‘Under 12′ and ’12 to 16’.

Prize money:

Class F1 1ST £50   2ND £30   3RD £20
Classes F2, F3, F4, F5  1ST £8   2ND £5   3RD £3

Prize money and awards will be presented in the Marquee at 4.30pm on Thursday 26 June:

Tickets: each exhibitor will receive one ticket for entry into the Showground together with a car park pass. [Further entrance tickets to the Show can be obtained from the Royal Norfolk Show website (see local Press for details).]