Information for Made in Rotherham show competitors

Prizes for Made in Rotherham show classes

Fruit and vegetables

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
1: Potatoes White, one dish of three	£5	£2	£1
2: Potatoes Coloured, one dish of three	£5	£2	£1
3: Beans Dwarf, one dish of six	£5	£2	£1
4: Beans Runner, one dish of six	£5	£2	£1
5: Longest Runner Bean	£5	-	-
6: Carrots long pointed, one dish of three with approximately 75mm tops - Minimum 30cm / 12 inches in length	£5	£2	£1
7: Carrots any variety, one dish of three with approximately 75mm tops.	£5	£2	£1
8: Onions large exhibition, one dish of five dressed with raffia	£15	£10	£5
9: Onions, one dish of three, dressed, each over 250g but under 1 kilo in weight	£5	£2	£1
10: Onions, one dish of three, each must not exceed 250g	£5	£2	£1
11: Heaviest Onion, as grown sound and clean with tops	£5	£2	£1
12: Beetroot Globe, one dish of three with approximately 75mm tops	£5	£2	£1
13: Beetroot Cylindrical, one dish of three with approximately 75mm tops	£5	£2	£1
14: Leeks, blanched, two, must exceed 15cm (6-inches) to tight button	£5	£2	£1
15: Rhubarb natural, three sticks with leaf blades trimmed back to 75mm	£5	£2	£1
16: Courgette, one dish of one	£5	£2	£1
17: Largest Pumpkin	£5	£2	£1
18: Cabbage Red, one dish of one with approximately 75mm of root	£5	£2	£1
19: Heaviest Cabbage	£5	£2	£1
20: Marrow, one dish of one for quality not to exceed 38cm / 15 inches	£5	£2	£1
21: Heaviest Marrow, must be sound	£5	£2	£1
22: Cauliflower, one dish of one with approximately 75mm root	£5	£2	£1
23: Shallots Pickling, one dish of six must pass through 30mm NVS ring	£5	£2	£1
24: Tomatoes, one dish of six	£5	£2	£1
25: Tomatoes Small Fruited, one dish of six	£5	£2	£1
26: Sweetcorn, one cob in husks / leaves displayed on plate	£5	£2	£1
27: Cucumber, one dish of one	£5	£2	£1
28: Any Vegetable not in schedule	£5	£2	£1
29: A collection of five kinds of vegetables, two of each kind, to be staged flat in an area not to exceed 75cm wide x depth of table	£15	£10	£5
30: A collection of any three tap root vegetables. One of each to be selected from the following: Long carrot, stump rooted carrot, parsnip, long beetroot, round beetroot with approximately 75mm tops - Length of long rooted veg must be 30cm (12 inches) to qualify	£15	£10	£5
31: Apples – three of the same variety, any variety.	£5	£2	£1
32: Any fruit not in schedule	£5	£2	£1

Community group including schools and childcare settings

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
33: A Miniature Garden	£15	£10	£5

To occupy a space of 3.5 foot x 2.5 foot unlimited hight. Marked by a framed structure 6 inches high. Entries welcomed from all community and education settings, Garden theme must be named.

Garden to be constructed on site Friday 5 September 2025, 12:00 noon until 10:00pm.

No digging to ground will be permitted, soil available on site but all associated cost will be met by the exhibitors. To be judged by Clifton Park Horticulture Team. Further information can be gained by contacting us through the contact form. Enquiries will be passed to our contact centre, who will follow up on your behalf.

Flowers and floral novelties

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
34: A vase of annuals grown from seed - Glass Vase provided.	£5	£2	£1
35: One hosta leaf any variety (vase will be supplied)	£5	£2	£1
36: One Gentleman's Buttonhole (to be displayed as worn - not in a vase)	£5	£2	£1
37: One Lady's Corsage (to be displayed as worn - not in a vase)	£5	£2	£1
38: Container of Flowers, for effect, in Exhibitor's own container or basket	£5	£2	£1
39: A seasonal wreath. Must be able to be hung for display. Plant material must predominate.	£5	£2	£1
40. A Single Rose - in own vase	£5	£2	£1
41. A Picture Frame of Flower Heads, for effect. Plant material must predominate. Must be hung on display - max frame size 21x30cm	£5	£2	£1

'Get Your Bake On'

Please note that all edible items will be cut and tasted by the judges.
Paper plates will be available to display baked goods.

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
42: One batch of Bread, any variety e.g. flavoured/topped to be made from 500g of flour	£5	£2	£1
43: Victoria Sandwich traditional Women’s Institute (WI) recipe with Raspberry jam, 8-inch (20cm) round tin.	£5	£2	£1
44: Plate of Four Cupcakes, decorated	£5	£2	£1
45: Vegan Cake, any flavour	£5	£2	£1
46: Plate of Four Flapjack Squares, any size or variety	£5	£2	£1
47: Fruit cake, any size or shape	£5	£2	£1
48: A Tray Bake, any variety, displayed on board (sliced into 16)	£5	£2	£1
49: A plate of Four Individual Bakewell Tarts	£5	£2	£1
50: A plate of Four Individual Fruit Pies	£5	£2	£1
51: A jar of Lemon Curd	£5	£2	£1
52: Bake Rotherham Technical Challenge - Lemon Loaf Cake Using the following ingredients and method, make a Lemon Loaf Cake, to be displayed on own board. Ingredients 250g caster sugar Zest from 1 lemon 226g of softened butter, unsalted 3 large eggs 80g lemon curd 260g self-raising flour 100g icing sugar 2 tbs lemon curd Juice of 1 lemon Method Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) or 160F (220F) Fan Setting. Line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with parchment paper letting the ends of the paper hang over the edge of the tin. Alternatively use a loaf tin liner. Measure the sugar into a mixing bowl and then add the lemon zest softened butter and eggs. Beat together for about a minute until light and fluffy. Add the lemon curd and beat it in, scraping the bowl halfway through. Add the self raising flour and mix into the batter until it is completely smooth. Spoon the batter into a lined loaf tin and level. Bake for about an hour or until the cake is well risen and firm to the touch. A skewer inserted in the centre should come out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Mix the ingredients for the glaze together in a bowl and spread over the cooled cake. Decorate with lemon slices or leave plain. Slice and enjoy!	£5	£2	£1

Winthrop Gardens have kindly sponsored and will judge the following classes:

Class	First place	Second Place	Third place
53: Jar of Fruit Jam any variety/any sized jar. Contents label to be included	£5	£2	£1
54: Jar of Chutney any variety/any sized jar. Contents label to be included	£5	£2	£1
55. A bake with carrots Any variety - cake, buns, tray bake etc. Bake should be clearly labelled and full ingredients list should be provided with entry .	£5	£2	£1
56: A bake with apples as the principal fruit ingredient. Any variety - cake, buns, tray bake etc. Bake should be clearly labelled and full ingredients list should be provided with entry.	£5	£2	£1

Judges note: For classes 53 to 56, in addition to taste the judge will also be looking at presentation and appearance of entries. All entries must be clearly labelled e.g. 'Strawberry Jam', 'Gluten Free Flapjack'.

Handicrafts and art

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
57: An item of needlework or embroidery. Not quilt or blanket, see Class 59.	£5	£2	£1
58: An item of knitting or crochet. Not quilt or blanket, see Class 59.	£5	£2	£1
59: Any quilt or blanket (any media). For entries of blankets please enter by 29th August 2025 and include dimensions of exhibit for display purposes. Any late entries may not be accepted.	£5	£2	£1
60: Bunting, 15 pennants, any media	£5	£2	£1
61: An item of woodwork	£5	£2	£1
62: An upcycled item using decoupage	£5	£2	£1
63: Painting in watercolour, oils or acrylic	£5	£2	£1
64: Drawing, pencil or pen and ink	£5	£2	£1
65: Photograph – ‘WILD ’. Displayed in frame of your choice, 7 inches by 5 inches.	£5	£2	£1

In celebration of Children’s Capital Of Culture, Classes 66 to 69 are open to all age groups and will be judged by a selection of young people involved with the Childrens Capital Of Culture programme.

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
66: Make Rotherham - The World Beneath Our Feet Get your creative juices flowing and show us an amazing sculpture to the theme 'The World Beneath Our Feet', sculpture to be made from recycled materials (with the exception of plastic) (max size 50cm x 50cm x 50cm). Place to be named.	£5	£2	£1
67: A4 digital artwork - original work printed and framed To the theme ‘Plug in and Play’	£5	£2	£1
68: You’re Not From New York City, You’re From Rov’rum A Poem (max 15 lines) titled ‘my Rother-home’ – mounted	£5	£2	£1
69: Who We Are, Where We Come From Design a family crest which represents your heritage and family traditions, using any media. Please supplement to entry with explanation of the design, for example Lion represents courage	£5	£2	£1

Please note: All entries in categories 57 to 69 should not have been entered in previous shows.

Children's classes

Open to children 16 years and under unless otherwise stated.

Age must be specified on each exhibit, photographs to be displayed in a frame of your choice.

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
70: An item of needlework or embroidery	£5	£2	£1
71: An item of knitting or crochet	£5	£2	£1
72: A fixed scene of your choice displayed in a shoe box. The shoe box will be tilted for display.	£5	£2	£1
73: Wooden spoon creation	£5	£2	£1
74: A jam jar craft	£5	£2	£1
75: Photograph to the theme of “Our Home”. 7 inches by 5 inches, age 9 to 16 years	£5	£2	£1
76: Photograph to the theme of “Hello". 7 inches by 5 inches, 8 years and under	£5	£2	£1
77: A vegetable monster!	£5	£2	£1
78: Four ripe tomatoes on vine	£5	£2	£1
79: I grew it! - a plate of 4 different items grown at home. Can be fruit, vegetable, or flower stem. Displayed in or on own containers	£5	£2	£1
80: Best hair style on a grass head. Kit can be bought, or home made. Contact Us for DIY instructions	£5	£2	£1
81: Best Wonky vegetable	£5	£2	£1
82: Signature tray bake, any variety, displayed on board (sliced into 16)	£5	£2	£1
83: Four decorated biscuits	£5	£2	£1
84: Four decorated cupcakes	£5	£2	£1

Note: Additional children’s classes can be found at in the flowers section (classes 102, 103, and 111) and in the Children’s Capital of Culture section (class 66 to 69).

Floral art section - open classes

Plant material must predominate in all classes.

Staging for exhibits unless otherwise stated: Width 75cm (2 feet 6 inches), Depth 60cm (2 feet), Height Unlimited

Please note that the exhibit table depth is 2 feet.

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
85: Last of the Summer Wine. An exhibit.	£20	£14	£10
86: Besides the Sea. An exhibit	£20	£14	£10
87: Moonlight and Roses. An exhibit	£20	£14	£10
88: Bee-utiful. A petite exhibit. Maximum 25 cm in any direction	£20	£14	£10

Gladiolus

Kindly supported by Peeters Enterprises, Canada.

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
89: Two spikes, giant flowered	£5	£2	£1
90: Two spikes, large flowered	£5	£2	£1
91: Two spikes, medium flowered	£5	£2	£1
92: Two spikes, small or miniature flowered	£5	£2	£1
93: Two spikes, prims	£5	£2	£1
94: One spike, giant flowered	£5	£2	£1
95: One spike, large flowered	£5	£2	£1
96: One spike medium flowered	£5	£2	£1
97: One spike small or miniature flowered	£5	£2	£1
98: One spike, prims	£5	£2	£1
99: Floret box, six small/miniature/prim blooms any cultivar	£5	£2	£1
100: Floret box, six giant/large/medium blooms any cultivar	£5	£2	£1
101: Novice Class - one spike, any cultivar or size	£5	£2	£1
102: Children’s Class, one spike, any cultivar- 10- 16yrs	£5	£2	£1
103: Children’s Class, one spike, any cultivar- under 10 years	£5	£2	£1

Chrysanthemums

Note: The sections reference the autumn flowering, sizes, and bloom positioning outlined by the national society.

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
104: One vase of five Chrysanthemums	£7	£5	£4
105: One vase of three Chrysanthemums. Medium. Section 24B	£5	£2	£1
106: One vase of three Chrysanthemums. Large or Medium. Sections 23A and 23B	£5	£2	£1
107: One vase of three Chrysanthemums. Large or Medium. Sections 15/25A and 15/25B	£5	£2	£1
108: One vase of spray Chrysanthemums three stems	£5	£2	£1
109: A vase of six blooms from any Section	£5	£2	£1
110: Novice Class one vase of three, the same, any size/variety	£5	£2	£1
111: Children's class, one vase of three any variety. Under 16's	£5	£2	£1

Dahlias

Class	First place	Second place	Third place
Kindly Sponsored By Grahams Gardens 112: "Graham's Gardens" Championship Class: 3 giants decorative/semi cactus in separate vases 1 vase of three medium decorative/semi cactus 1 vase of three small decorative/semi cactus 1 vase of three small ball or miniature ball Deadline for entry is Friday 29th August 2025 to allow room for staging.	£25	£15	£10
113: Three giants decorative in separate vases	£5	£2	£1
114: Three giant semi cactus in separate vases	£5	£3	£2
115: Three large semi cactus in separate vases	£5	£3	£2
116: Three large decorative in separate vases	£5	£3	£2
117: Two vases of three medium decorative blooms	£10	£10	£8
118: Two vases of three medium cactus / semi cactus blooms	£10	£8	£5
119: Two vases of three small decorative blooms	£10	£8	£5
120: Two vases of three small cactus / semi cactus blooms	£5	£3	£2
121: One vase of three medium decorative blooms	£5	£3	£2
122: One vase of three medium cactus / semi cactus blooms	£5	£3	£2
123: One vase of small cactus / semi cactus blooms	£5	£3	£2
124: One vase of three small ball blooms	£5	£3	£2
125: One vase of three miniature ball blooms	£5	£3	£2
126: One vase of three pompom blooms	£5	£3	£2
127: One vase of three small decorative blooms	£5	£3	£2
128: One vase of three miniature decorative blooms	£5	£3	£2
129: One vase of three collarette blooms	£5	£3	£2
130: One vase of three blooms any variety (Novice Class)	£5	£3	£2
131: One basket of Dahlia for all round effect (in own basket)	£5	£3	£2

General

Class	First place	Second Place	Third place
132: One Vegetable, and one Bloom, Spike, or Spray	£5	£2	£1
133: Potted Plant – Flowering, grown by exhibitor from seed, bulb, corn, or cutting within the last two years	£5	£2	£1
134: Potted Plant – Non-flowering, grown by exhibitor from seed, bulb, corn, or cutting within the last two years	£5	£2	£1

Tom Heath display of vegetables

Allotment and garden societies, including all parish councils in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham, Inter-society competition

Class	First place	Second place	Other
135: Display of vegetables To occupy ground space 6 feet long x 4 feet deep. Staging as well as quality will be considered in awarding points. Twenty kinds of vegetables will be taken into consideration for points, and these must be indicated on the pointing sheet. An exhibitor may stage other vegetables, flowers, and fruit and these will only be considered by the Judges in assessing the additional 70 points which are awarded for display only. Class 135 will be judged in accordance with the suggested pointing and assessment of Merit referred to in the “Judging of Vegetables” as set out in the R.H.S. Horticultural Show Handbook and prospective exhibitors may obtain a copy of the pointing sheet from Made in Rotherham Show Team, Clifton Park Garden Building, Clifton Park, Clifton Lane, Rotherham S65 2AA. The display must be the joint effort of at least four Society members – the full names and addresses of whom must be shown on the entry form and must be completed by the society secretary. Only one entry from the same four society members will be permitted. No Society names to be displayed on the entries or pointing sheet until after judging is completed. Only four society members may enter this class from each allotment site.	£75	£60	£35 will be awarded to any Society which enters but does not win first place or runner up

Class

First place

Second place

Other

135: Display of vegetables

To occupy ground space 6 feet long x 4 feet deep.

Staging as well as quality will be considered in awarding points.

Twenty kinds of vegetables will be taken into consideration for points, and these must be indicated on the pointing sheet. An exhibitor may stage other vegetables, flowers, and fruit and these will only be considered by the Judges in assessing the additional 70 points which are awarded for display only.

Class 135 will be judged in accordance with the suggested pointing and assessment of Merit referred to in the “Judging of Vegetables” as set out in the R.H.S. Horticultural Show Handbook and prospective exhibitors may obtain a copy of the pointing sheet from Made in Rotherham Show Team, Clifton Park Garden Building, Clifton Park, Clifton Lane, Rotherham S65 2AA.

The display must be the joint effort of at least four Society members – the full names and addresses of whom must be shown on the entry form and must be completed by the society secretary. Only one entry from the same four society members will be permitted.

No Society names to be displayed on the entries or pointing sheet until after judging is completed.

Only four society members may enter this class from each allotment site.

£75

£60

£35 will be awarded to any Society which enters but does not win first place or runner up