Show schedule: available to view online or download as a pdf here: Harlow Carr show schedule
Entry form: available to download as a Word document here: Harlow Carr entry form
Email your completed entry form to ShowSecretary@Leeds.bcss.org.uk by Sunday 17th September 2023.
The Handbook Of Shows is available here: BCSS Handbook of Shows This is the 11th edition, published 2021 and valid for all BCSS shows since 2022.
The Handbook of Shows is used to determine which class plants of each genera can be entered into. All cactus and succulent genera are assigned to a Group for the purpose of shows. Some Groups are further subdivided into Subgroups. Plant genera can be put together in Groups because they’re closely related, were once thought to be closely related, or because they share similar characteristics, such as habit or growth rates. Some Groups only contain one genus. If you’re new to showing plants, or haven’t entered a show since the new edition was published, consulting the lists in the Handbook of Shows will help you determine which of your plants can be entered into classes 1 to 42.
If you’re not sure what class to enter a plant into, feel free to ask the Show Secretary or Show Manager: secretary@bradford.bcss.org.uk. You could also ask for advice on the BCSS forum or the Bradford branch Facebook group.
If you’re struggling with the entry form, alternatively you can email the show secretary listing the classes you want to enter, the number of entries per class and your details. Details needed are your name, email address, BCSS membership number and branch (if you have one).
If you can’t remember your membership number, check your online membership card in the members’ area of the BCSS website or email the BCSS Membership Secretary: membership@bcss.org.uk
BCSS membership is not required to enter the arts and crafts class (class number 57).
If you’re not currently a BCSS member and would like to enter the plant classes, this page explains the membership options.