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Horticulture, Homecraft, Handicrafts, Children's Classes

Event Date
18th Aug 2026

Show Description

Horticulture, Homecraft, Handicrafts and Children's Classes

THE GILLINGHAM and SHAFTESBURY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY is affiliated to The Dorset Federation of Horticultural Societies, The National Dahlia Society, The Royal Horticultural Society, and all definitions used in connection with the Horticultural Section are in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society's Horticultural Show 2016 Handbook 8th Edition

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CUPS and TROPHIES - will be awarded to the Competitor in each Division who gains the most points in that Division on the following basis:

First: 10 points
Second: 6 points
Third: 4 points
Highly Commended: 2 points
Commended: 1 point

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Holders of CUPS and TROPHIES must return them to the Show Office by 29th May. Cups and Trophies are offered, subject to their satisfactory return from the previous winner.

Event Summary
  • Entries Close
    Wed 29 July 2026 11:59pm
  • Entry Fee
    £1.00
  • Location
    Show Office, Turnpike Showground,
    Motcombe,
    Shaftesbury,
    Dorset,
    Dorset,
    SP7 9PL