Horticulture, Homecraft, Handicrafts, Children's Classes

A collection of three types of vegetables.

RULES:
1. The Best Tray class is for a collection of three types of vegetables taken from the following list of fifteen. The quantity of each vegetable required for the collection is given in brackets: carrots (3), cauliflowers (2), onions (3), parsnips (3), peas (6 pods), potatoes (3), runner beans (6 pods), tomatoes (6), French Beans (6 pods), sweetcorn (2), pepper (3), cucumber (2), courgettes (3), red beet (3), aubergines (2).
Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into three sections as follows: 7 points for size, shape and colour; 7 points for condition; 6 points for uniformity. The overall mark will be out of a total of 60.
2.All vegetables are to be displayed for effect. The vegetables must be displayed within an area measuring 45cm by 60cm (18x24in), without bending any part of them. No part of any exhibit may exceed the size of the tray.
A tray or board measuring 45cm by 60cm (18x24in) can be used to display the vegetables, or the area can simply be marked on the staging. Where a tray has a lip or edge, it is the internal measurements that must not exceed 45cm by 60cm (18x24in).
3. A black cloth is permitted, and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing, but no other foliage or accessories, such as plates, sand, rings and so on, will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string.

NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES
* Carrots and parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 7.5cm (3in).
* Peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk attached.
* Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces (the green flower bud case).
* Judges may handle exhibits, open pods etc to check for quality.
* The tray, board or staging must not be cut or mutilated in any way at all – such as cutting holes for standing onions in.
* Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Tray class, remembering that entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors.
* The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors’ cards.
* Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and
decided by, the show officials

One Specimen of each

A selection of 4 different types of vegetables and or fruit, displayed in a basket or a trug, size not to exceed 40cm x 40cm. This is a class for the enthusiastic grower who enjoys growing their own produce.

Two of a kind

Tops to be trimmed to 75mm approx.

Tops to be trimmed to 75mm approx.

10 bulbs total weight not exceeding 2.5kg.

To pass through a 30mm ring.

Not to exceed 38cm in length.

Five straight long stalks with leaf blades trimmed back to approximately 75mm.

with calyx not to exceed 35mm

To be displayed on a paper plate

Any colour.

Not to exceed 20cm in length.

A display to your design.

An animal made from Fruit, vegetables, Nuts, Foliage or feathers. Matchsticks and cocktail sticks allowed.

A vase for mixed flowering stems containing a total of between five and ten stems taken from a minimum of two different plants.

RULES:
1. The Best Vase class is for a vase of mixed flowering stems containing a total of between 5 and 10, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different KINDS of plants, two varieties of the same plants are NOT two kinds.
2. The display is judged out of a total of 35 points, split into 25 points for the colour, form, condition, quality and freshness of the flowers on display, and 10 points for the overall presentation and effects of the flowers in the vase. The vase will be viewed from all directions. Judging of flowers should be to the normal rules used for other classes.
3. Stems used in the display must be showing flowers only, no seed heads or berries will be allowed.
4. The vase can be any shape and size and made from any material, but must be in proportion to the display. No marks are awarded for the vase itself.
5. No accessories such as bows and additional foliage will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stem, and still attached to that stem, is allowed. Packing material - including florists’ foam - to keep the stems in place is allowed.

NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS & JUDGES:
• Flowering stems can be taken from ANY flowering plant. • The different kinds of plants need to be taken from different genera. For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet william – which are all dianthus – would not be classed as different kinds.
• Use only fresh, home-grown flowers. No dried or silk flowers allowed.
• A vase, by definition, is any vessel that can be used to hold cut flowers and which is taller than it is
wide at its widest point.
• The Best Vase class is open for anyone to enter and is not intended purely for growers who regularly
display in single species classes at shows.
• Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Vase class bearing in mind that the entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors.
• Please note that the display has to be viewed all round.
• The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors’ cards.
• Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, the show officials. Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification.

1 vase, 3 blooms, medium decorative not exceeding 220mm in diameter

1 vase, 3 blooms, Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus not exceeding 220mm in diameter

1 vase, 3 blooms, Pompon not exceeding 55mm in diameter

1 vase, 3 blooms any other type not listed above

A vase of mixed Dahlia any type, but not less than 6 stems

A single bloom, any variety, any size

1 bud, 1 perfect rose, 1 fully open (one cultivar variety in one vase). 3 individual stems.

3 separate stems of the same kind

Not necessarily the same variety

Normally grown from seed each year - 1 container, 25cm diameter or under. 2 stems of five kinds.

1 vase 25cm diameter or under. 2 stems of five kinds.

1 vase, 3 stems

1 vase of 5 stems annual

Flowering, container not exceeding 21cm (8inches) in diameter

Foliage - container not exceeding 21cm (8inches) in diameter.

One pot plant - container not exceeding 21cm (8inches) in diameter.

One pot plant - Container not exceeding 21cm (8inches) in diameter

3 stems of one kind in a container

Not exceeding 38cm in diameter

Basket not to exceed 36cm in diameter

A pedestal exhibit. To be staged on a 122cm dark green circular floor base provided. Height unlimited. To be judged and viewed from the front.

An exhibit. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.

An exhibit. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.

A contemporary exhibit. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.

An exhibit without foam. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.

An exhibit. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.

A petite exhibit, space allowed 25cm width, depth and height.

An exhibit. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.

An exhibit. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.

An exhibit. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.
Open to any exhibitor having previously won a first prize as a Novice at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show.

A Novice exhibit. Space allowed 76cm width & height optional.

Open to any exhibitor who has not previously won a first prize in this section.

Shown on a single mount, 30cm x 25cm maximum.

Open to any exhibitor who has not previously won a first prize in this section.

made in a loaf tin, any size.

One variety.

All decorations to be edible

Using the following recipe
Ingredients: 140g Butter, 140g Caster Sugar, 2 Large Eggs, 140g Self Raising Flour, 1 tsp Baking Powder, 2 Very Ripe Bananas, 50g Icing Sugar (optional), Handful Dried Banana Chips (Optional for decoration).

Method: Heat oven to 180c/160c fan/Gas 4. Butter 2lb loaf tin and line base and sides. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, slowly add beaten eggs with a little flour. Fold in remaining flour, baking powder and bananas. Pour into tin and bake for about 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Turn out onto wire rack, when cool optional drizzle of icing across the top and decorate with banana chips.

made in a 1lb loaf tin

to be judged on decoration only, all decorations to be edible. Displayed on a cake board which can be decorated, space allowed 38cm x 38cm.

Not filled

using short crust pastry

no cream

Made using a fluted cutter.

same variety

using the following recipe, walnuts optional
Ingredients: 1 lb mixed Dried Fruit, 6 oz Soft Brown Sugar, ¼ pint Strong Cold Tea, 8 oz Self Raising Flour, 2 oz Chopped Walnuts, 1 Beaten Egg

Method: Put the dried fruit and sugar into a bowl and pour in the tea, cover the bowl and leave overnight. Next day, grease a 2 lb rectangular tin and line with greased greaseproof paper. Sift the flour and stir it into the tea mixture with the walnuts* and the beaten egg. Put into the prepared tin and bake in a moderate oven (325/170 Mark 3) for 1½ hours or until well risen and golden. Turn out and cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for a few days. * Walnuts are optional.

jam filled, not to exceed 21cm (8inches) in diameter

not to exceed 3" in diameter

same variety

Any variety

Any variety, excluding Strawberry and Stone Fruit.

Any variety

Any variety

Cover with cellophane & waxed disc - metal lids are not acceptable.

To be matured for at least 3 months. Use a vinegar proof lid.

Use vinegar proof lid.

Sweet or savoury – varieties to be named.

Please state size on entry form

please state size on entry form

please state size on entry form

In any medium, please state size on entry form.

for a baby 0-6 months

for a child 1 - 7 years

For an adult

size not to exceed 50cm

suitable for a baby under 1 year old.

display area not to exceed 50cm square

state if made from a kit

in any medium

hand sewn, please state size on entry form

Hand sewn

please state if from a kit

Picture in any medium, excluding collage. Any subject.

Picture in any medium, excluding collage. Any subject.

Picture in any medium, excluding collage. Any subject.

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days.

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days.
Maximum size to include mounting 45cm x 40cm

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days
Match sticks are allowed.

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 7 years of age and under on Show Days
The following verse, to be judged on handwriting and presentation.

Title - Showtime
Verse - Paint all over the table
Baking tins in the sink
Craft scraps scattered on the floor
It's show time soon I think

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days
Maximum size to include mounting 45cm x 40cm

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days
A3 maximum size

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days
Maximum size overall 40cm.

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 11 years of age and under on Show Days
The following verse - to be judged on handwriting and presentation.

Title : Before the Days of Noah
Verse: Before the days of Noah
Before he built the ark
Seagulls sang like nightingales
And lions sang like larks
The tortoise had a mighty roar
And the cockerel had a moo
The kitten always eeyored
And the elephants just mewed
It was just the way of the world.

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days
Any medium

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days

which may be hand drawn or using computer graphics. It should include the following words; Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show; Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th August 2026; The Turnpike Showground; Schedule of Classes Horticultural, Homecraft, Handicraft, Art & Children’s.
Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days
The following verse - to be judged on handwriting and presentation

Title: Our Local Show
Verse: In the middle of August with the heathers purple glow
It’s time to start preparing for the annual local show
Some folks groom their ponies’ others train their sheep
Bake and draw and make things until it’s time to sleep

On showday bright and early we all load up the car
Drive carefully to the showfield, hope it isn’t far
I put out all my entries cross my fingers, close my eyes
Make a special wish and hope I’ll win a prize.

Open to Children from 0 years to 16 years on Showday.

Either the same or mixed varieties.