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COMPETITIONS

                   There is a wide selection of competitions for anyone to enter.

They are displayed and judged on the day of the show.

The following is a list of all the classes.

 

HOW TO ENTER

Fee to enter: - 50p for adults 

(up to a maximum of £5 to be paid regardless of the number of entries)

Childrens entries free.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY FRIDAY 26TH JULY

You can enter in person at Cherington Village Hall 

Between 7-8pm on Tuesday 23rd July

Online at www.cheringtonshow.com

By email to cheringtonshow@gmail.com

Please state your name and the class or classes you are entering.

For children’s classes please add the age of the child.

Please bring your exhibits to the Village Hall

Between 11am and 4 pm on Saturday 25th July

Between 8am and 9.30am on Sunday 26th July 

Judging takes place at 10 am

No exhibits to be removed before 4.30 pm

 

COMPETITION RULES

The decision of the Committee is final and any disputes can be made to the Committee before 12.30pm at the Treasurers Table at Coxes Farm

No responsibility will be taken by the Committee for loss or damage during the show

Only one entry per person per class

Any prize may be reduced at the Judge’s discretion

No exhibit to be entered that has been entered in a competition before.

Prize money can be collected from the Treasurer at Coxes Farm between 3-4pm

SECTION A AND B – All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor in their garden or made by the exhibitor 

 

HORTICULTURAL CLASSES

Section A YOUNG GARDENERS

(under 15 yrs grown by the exhibitors)

1.   A small container of wildflowers (can be grown or picked)

2.   Miniature flower garden on a plate 

3.   Best homegrown vegetable 

4.   Longest runner bean

5.   Character made from fruit and/or vegetables 

 

 

Section B   GARDENERS

 

1.   5 French Beans

2.   5 Runner Beans

3.   3 Beetroots with roots /15 cm tops

4.   2 Cabbages

5.   3 Carrots with roots /tops trimmed 10 cm

6.   3 Courgettes 4”-6” with flowers if possible

7.   2 Lettuce

8.   5 Onions grown from sets with 10 cm tops

9.   Parsley (bunch)

10.   5 Garden Peas in pods

11.   5 Potatoes

12.   12 Radishes

13.   12 Raspberries

14.   12 Strawberries

15.   5 Shallots

16.   3 Gladioli stems

17.   3 Hydrangea heads, same variety

18.   Vase of Annuals, 3 distinct varieties

19.   3 Dahlias in a Vase

20.   3 Hosta leaves in one container

21.   Perennial Phlox

22.   5 HT Roses

23.   3 Spray Roses (not HT) any variety

24.   Sweet Peas, 5 stems

25.   2 specimen roses, with own foliage

26.   Pot Plant with best foliage 

27.   Pot Plant with best flowers 

28.   6 eggs, any colour, from own flock

29.   A basket of mixed vegetables (max size 60cm x 30cm)

30.   Garlic. 3 heads/this season/tops trimmed to 3” on a plate

31.   Blackcurrants, 5 sprays

32.   Redcurrants, 5 sprays

33.   Gooseberries x 12

                                     Section C   FLOWER ARRANGING

1.   Summer Hedgerow- can include foliage, flowers, seeds, grasses

2.   An arrangement of herbs

3.   An informal arrangement in a teapot

4.   A Buttonhole 

 

                                      Section D   COOKERY

     43.  A jar of Marmalade

     44.  A jar of Jam

     45.  A jar of Chutney (please state flavour)

     46.  4 Sweet Biscuits

     47.  4 Decorated cup cakes

     48.  6 Cheese Straws

     49.  Lemon Drizzle Cake

     50.  A Summer Dip (please state flavour)

     51.  Small Loaf of Bread

     52.  A Cake made by a Man

     53.  A cake for a Celebration e.g. Birthday, 

     54.  Pate in a Ramekin 

     56.  A Cordial 

     57.  A Savoury Flan

     58.  Victoria Sandwich Cake (jam no cream)

 

                                             Section E   CHILDREN’S COOKERY

 

     59.  A decorated pizza (base can be bought)

     60.  Three Cheese Straws

     61.   A Decorated Cup Cake 

     62.  4 Flapjacks

     63.  4 Chocolate Brownies  

    

                                            Section F   CHILDREN’S HANDICRAFTS 

                                    15 years and under. / Please state age on all entries 

 

     64.   Best Handwriting, please copy this poem

 THE CROCODILE

How doth the little crocodile

Improve his shining tail

And pour the waters of the Nile

On every golden scale 

How cheerfully he seems to grin

How neatly spreads his claws

And welcomes little fishes in

With gently smiling jaws

 

   65.  A picture of a circus 

   66.  A Decorated Wooden Spoon 

   67.  An Illustrated Capital Letter

   68.  A handmade item of jewellery

   69.  A decorated jam jar for a tea light

70.  A Decorated Hens Egg displayed in an Egg Cup

71.  A Lego vehicle 

72.  A figure made out of dough 

 

A children’s workshop will be held on Monday 22nd July in Cherington Village Hall from 2.00pm – 5.00 pm to help with the competitions in Section F.

To book a place please contact Christine on 07790 659339

Or christinecherington@hotmail.co.uk

 

 Section G HANDICRAFTS

73.   An iPad or Phone cover either knitted, sewn or crocheted 

74.   Turning something old into something new 

75.   A decorated hat – what hat – your hat!

76.   A painting or drawing of your choice

77.  An item of handmade jewellery 

78.  A Limerick

               I love my friend the Robin, he always says hello.   

Section H PHOTOGRAPHS

79.  Water

80.  A Smile

81.  Sport

82.  Food

83.  Summer

 

COMPETITION CUPS

The Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most

points in Horticulture

The Mabberley Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in Horticulture

The Amy Wood Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in Flower Arranging

A Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in Children’s Cookery

The Euleen Ind Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in Children’s Handicrafts

A cup in memory of Charles Rymer will be awarded for the best exhibit in Photography.

 

FUN DOG SHOW 

Held at Coxes Farm at 2 pm   Entry £2

Entries for the Dog Show on the Day

Classes

Other classes may be added on the day due to demand

 

RING ONE                                                                                    RING TWO

1. Dog with the most Appealing Eyes           1.   Best Puppy under 1 year

2. Best Child Handler                                        2.   Dog in Best Condition

3. Best Cross Breed                                           3.   Best Terrier

4. Best Gun Dog                                                 4.   Best Rescue Dog

5. Dog with the Waggiest Tail                          5.   Best Veteran over 8 years