Entry details
For the full list of categories (sections) and classes, see the Show Schedule.
Entries can be made in-person, by downloading this form, and handing into the below sites by the time given. Alternatively you can submit our online form and pay your entry fees by bank transfer. Online entry in this manner also closes at 9pm on Wednesday 13th August.
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By 3pm on Wednesday 13th August:
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Disley Village Bakery, 30 Market street, Disley
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Smithy garage, Disley
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High Lane garage, 111-113 Buxton Road, High Lane
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By 9pm on Wednesday 13th August:
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Showground, Disley Amalgamated Sports Club, Jacksons Edge road, Disley
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Entries later than these times cannot be accepted
*Novice classes are only open to exhibitors who have not won a trophy outright in any horticultural section at any previous DLHS show. Open classes are available to all.
Entry Rules
1. NAME AND OBJECTIVE: Disley and Lyme Horticultural Society actively promotes to foster and encourage local interest in horticulture and handicrafts.
2. EXHIBITS: All exhibits must have been grown or made by the exhibitor and have been in his or her possession for at least eight weeks prior to the Show. The Society reserves the right to inspect the allotment or garden of any exhibitor prior to the Show. Two exhibitors will not be allowed to show out of the same garden or allotment plot in the same class. Arts and Handicrafts exhibits that have won a prize at a previous Disley Show are not eligible for competition but may be exhibited if labelled ‘NOT FOR COMPETITION’.
3. CHALLENGE CUPS: Trophies will be presented at the Annual Show and taken back on the same day to be sent away for engraving. The winners can then collect them at the September coffee morning. The winners will be responsible for their safe custody thereafter. They must be returned to the society treasurer one month before the next Annual Show.
4. PRIZES PER CLASS: Exhibitors may stage as many entries as they wish in any one class and may win as many prizes as are appropriate in any one class. In the event of a tie for trophies which are awarded for most points, the winner will be decided by the number of firsts in each case.
5. JUDGES: Will have the power to withhold prizes where they consider the exhibits unworthy and also to award special prizes to designated exhibits. The Judge’s decision will be final.
6. STAGING IS STRICTLY BETWEEN: 4.00pm to 10.00pm Friday 15th August 2025, and 7.00am to 8.30am Saturday 16th August 2025. Exhibitors are not allowed in the marquee or show field between 8.30am and the opening of the Show unless officially required to be present. Exhibitors must provide their own containers and vases except where specified. Reasonable care will be taken of exhibits during the Show, but the society cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage.
7. NOVICES: Horticultural exhibitors who have won any horticultural trophy at a previous DLHS show are not eligible to enter the novice horticultural classes.
8. EXHIBITORS cannot enter equivalent classes in both open and novice sections.
9. REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS: Exhibits are to remain untouched until after the Trophy presentation is complete and must then be removed within half an hour. Exhibits remaining after the Show closes will be disposed of.
10. PINK CLASS TICKETS: To be collected during staging times.
11. OBJECTIONS: Should be submitted, in writing, to the Show Secretary with a £1 deposit before 2.00pm on the day of the Show. If the objection is upheld the deposit will be refunded.
12. MATTERS NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THE SHOW RULES: Will be decided by the Show Secretary whose decision will be final.
Handy Hints
The Annual Show is your Show, so why not take part in it! There are classes for beginners as well as experts, so to win one of the many prizes just follow these simple guidelines and try your luck.
HORTICULTURAL CLASSES FLOWERS Always pick the best and avoid specimens that have damaged leaves or petals, are spattered with soil or infested with insects. Arrange them simply but tastefully in a plain vase or other holder. Take care not to include varieties that are not asked for. Do not put more in the vase than the class requires.
FRUIT Pick sound ripe fruit, clean and free from insect damage and set out on a plain plate or dish. Fruit should not be polished.
VEGETABLES These are judged on condition, size, uniformity, quality and freedom from damage. Roots and foliage should be trimmed off unless the Schedule says otherwise. Wash off the surplus soil and do not polish the skins. Fasten bunches in a tidy bundle and arrange them neatly.
POT PLANTS These should be of even growth and free from damage or decayed parts. Cut off any dead leaves. The pot and any support should be clean and sound. If there is more than one plant in your display put the tallest at the back.
HOME AND HANDICRAFTS CAKES Rich dark fruit cake is a Christmas cake, but not decorated or iced. A Victoria Sponge should be jam filled, without icing sugar on top or decorated in any other way.
JAM, JELLIES, MARMALADE, LEMON CURD Don’t be afraid to enter your home-made preserves. Use a standard jam jar. Fill it to the top (the jam will shrink when it cools). Cover with waxed paper when the jam is hot and with transparent tops when cold. Label neatly with type and date.
KNITTING AND SEWING Entries need not be at all elaborate. Consistency and neat finishing are points that are looked for as is the use of colour, technique and quality of workmanship. In a close competition, arrangement and presentation will be taken into account.
REMEMBER! THE MORE ENTRIES, THE BETTER THE SHOW AND THERE ARE LOTS OF PRIZES ON OFFER.
Entry Form
To submit entries online, please fill in the form below.
Following submission, bank account details will appear, to which can you can make payment for entry fees.
Each entry is 30p (children and junior entries are free).
Following successful receipt of payment, you will receive a confirmation email of your entries.
Entry deadline is 9pm Wednesday 13th August.