While it is accepted that young children need help with handling tools and in the case of the new cookery section, with ovens, in general the exhibited item must be their own work. This especially applies to the teacup of flowers and if parents are seen to be setting up these exhibits, points will be deducted.
Oasis can be used to support flowers in the case when only three blooms are required.
Sizes of exhibits where stated, must be complied with.
If you intend to exhibit a large item in the craft section, please inform a member of the Committee, well in advance of the show, so that appropriate space and/or hanging can be arranged.
The table centre arrangement can use bought flowers.
In the fruit and vegetable classes, stalks must be left on apples, pears, plums and tomatoes.
Fruit must not be polished.
It is not necessary for all the truss of tomatoes, in the cherry tomato class, to be at the same stage of ripeness.
Sloe Gin and home made wine to be exhibited in a clear glass with an easily removable stopper.
Show Rules
All exhibits in Flower, Fruit and Vegetable sections shall have been grown in the Exhibitor’s own garden or allotment, and all other exhibits shalt be home produced unless otherwise stated.
Competitors may enter more than one item in each class (on separate entry forms) but may be awarded a single place only.
All entries to be accompanied by name and address and, in the case of children, age.
Any handicraft or photograph previously exhibited at this show is not eligible.
Vegetables and flowers must be clean and the quantity exhibited must be as specified in the schedule.
Dishes, baskets, pots, vases, etc. as required, must be provided by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated.
All exhibits to be staged and ready for judging by 11 am at which time the rooms will be cleared. Only Judges and Officials will remain.
All exhibits, whether successful or not, must remain on exhibition until after the presentation of the prizes.
Any case arising, and not provided for in the above rules, shall be decided by the Chairman and Committee and their decision shall be final.
The Show Committee does not hold itself responsible for any loss of, or damage to the exhibitor’s person or property.
All cups and trophies will be held for one year only.
The Chairman’s Trophy is presented by the Chairman as a personal choice.
