Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society

Inspiring gardeners across Norfolk since 1829

Summer Flower Arrangement Competition

‘A Musical Symphony’

In the Garden Village within the Royal Norfolk Show

Organised by Norfolk & Norwich Horticultural Society & Norwich Group of Flower Clubs

Generously sponsored by Smithers-Oasis UK Ltd and Flowervision Norwich

24 & 25 June 2026

Classes are shown in the schedule. Entries to be made online (see below) and close on Monday 15 June 2026 at 6pm

Floral Art Schedule 2026

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: floralartnorwichgroup@btinternet.com

Judges:

Christine Picton, NAFAS National Judge

Helen Evans, NAFAS Area Judge

Mrs Kaye Souter NDSF, FSF.

Submit your entries online:

Please enter your contact details in the boxes below and then click on relevant boxes for the entries you would like make. Press “Next” at the bottom of page one to enter classes F7 to F11

Royal Norfolk Show Flower Arrangement Competition

Entry Classes

Open to any flower club or horticultural society.  Staged by a maximum of three competitors.

An exhibit to be staged on a round. 120cm diameter base provided and raised approx.10cm from ground. Own covering allowed. Height optional.  Viewed all round and judged from the front.

An exhibit. Space allowed: width 120cm; depth 120cm, height optional. Staged on grass, own base is optional. Viewed and judged from the front. Staged by a maximum of two competitors.

Foam-free class.  Space allowed width 70cm, depth 80cm, height 120cm. Staged on tabling, 65cm from ground, covered in grey fabric against the marquee. Viewed and judged from the front.  No type of floral foam or substitute allowed.

An exhibit to incorporate Wellington boots. Space allowed: width 70cm; depth 80cm; height optional. Staged on tabling 65cm from ground, covered in grey fabric against the marquee.  Viewed and judged from the front.

Petite exhibit. Space allowed: width 25cm; depth 25cm; height 37cm. Staged on tabling 65cm from ground, covered in grey fabric.  Viewed and judged all round and from above.

An exhibit to be titled. Space allowed: width 65cm; depth 80cm; height 120cm. Open to exhibitors who have not achieved a 1st prize at a NAFAS Show.  Staged on tabling 65cm from the ground, covered in grey fabric against the marquee.  Viewed and judged from the front.

Regulations

1. Open to everyone.

2. A Novice is defined as a person who has not won a First Prize at a NAFAS judged show. A Floristry Student is a current student up to level 3.

3. All entries are classed as exhibits and judged in accordance with NAFAS Competitions Manual 4th Edition 2023 available from nafas.org.uk, except for Class 10 & 11 Floristry Classes. These classes will be judged under Society of Floristry Rules.

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

5. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitor(s) and must be assembled in the marquee with the exception of Classes 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, which may be submitted already assembled.

6. Aerosol sprays MUST NOT be used in the marquee

7. The organisers reserve the right to stage entries in the best way to maximise space. This may or may not be by the side of the marquee.

8. Only competitors allowed in the marquee during staging.

9. All exhibits and exhibitor’s property will be at the risk of the exhibitor and the NNHS & RNAA accepts NO liability whatsoever for loss or damage sustained by any exhibit or competitor or their property.

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

Staging

1. Staging times: Club Class may be staged from 1pm and other Classes from 2pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The marquee must be vacated, and all rubbish cleared, by 8pm on Tuesday 23 June.

2. All measurements in the staging instructions are approximate.

3. All exhibits must be staged in the space provided.

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

5. No photography during staging.

6. All rubbish to be removed by the exhibitor(s).

7.  Access to the showground is via the King George VI Gate in the bus layby on Dereham Road, Easton, 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.

19. The organisers reserve the right to stage entries in the best way to maximise space. This may or may not be at the side of the marquee.

Prizes:

Norfolk & Norwich Horticultural Society:

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


Norwich Group of Flower Clubs:

Norwich Group Trophy (Best in Show),
Pat Whall Trophy (Runner-up to Best in Show)

Norwich Group Novice Trophy (Novice Class),
Jocelyn Steward Trophy (Club Class – 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)

Jackie Petherick Award (Craft Class).

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

Book tokens will be awarded to the winners of the two age categories in Class F8 and F9 (Junior Class) – these are ‘Under 12′ and ’12 to 16’.

Prize money:

Class F1 1ST £50   2ND £30   3RD £20
Classes F2 to F7  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 car pass and one entry ticket except in classes F5, F7, F8 and F9. 

Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society
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