In each of our shows we have a selection of classes for those under the age of 16, which include flowers, vegetables, cookery, art work, crafting, model-making and photography. Topics for the classes can be found in the Society's Schedule booklet and in the boxes to the left.
Entries should be made by telephone to the Junior Section Secretary by 9:pm on the Thursday prior to the show.
A trophy is awarded at each show for the highest number of points scored by a Junior Member.
Autumn Show
- A flower in a pot, grown by you *
- A drawing or painting of a book title, any medium
- 3 Fruit Kebabs
* seed supplied from our stall at the Hayes Fair on the 7th June.
Winter Show
- An arrangement of flowers, berries and/or foliage in a Society vase.
- A finger puppet of a pantomime character.
- 3 mince pies, with pastry made by you.
Things to try over the Winter
- Make a tray garden
- Plant some bulbs in a pot for the Spring
- Design a poster for the Spring Show 2027
- Take some photos of winter plants in the parks around Hayes and create a montage.
Fruit Kebab Recipe
Here is a recipe you could use for the Autumn Show, there are other recipes in books and online.
Ingredients:
- 8 strawberries, washed
- 2 kiwi fruits
- 2 bananas
- 1 mango
- 16 grapes, washed
You can use other fruits too!
Instructions:
You may want an adult to help with step 4
- Start by preparing the fruit, for the strawberries remove the stalk and cut in half if they are big
- For the kiwis, peel with either a potato peeler or a small sharp knife. Cut off the top and bottom of the kiwi and cut into 4 pieces.
- For the banana, peel the bananas and cut into chunks. If you are preparing the banana beforehand you will need to drizzle it with lemon juice or it will go brown.
- For the mango, stand the mango so the pointed end is facing away from you and the cheeks either side. Slice using a small sharp knife downwards to remove the mango cheeks either side of the stone. Score along the length of the cheek with the tip of the knife. Turn 90 degrees and score along again to make a crisscross pattern. The squares should be bite size. Gently push out the flesh, slice off the cubes and throw away the skin.
- Thread the fruit onto wooden kebab skewers, alternating the fruit.
Good luck!