Home & Garden
Event Date
6th Sep 2025
HOME BAKING
All Classes in the Homecrafts section will be judged in accordance with the definitions in the 2021 edition of the WI handbook 'On with the show', which may be inspected at the Show Office.
These classes are open to all ages.
Recipe for class 7 can be found by clicking on the 'more information' button in the class description.
These classes are open to all ages.
Recipe for class 7 can be found by clicking on the 'more information' button in the class description.
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr Robin Muller and Mr D.I. Barkes
Home and Gardens Marquee
Danielle Ellis (Judge), Sue Russell (Judge), Mrs Sally Potter (Judge)
PRESERVES
All Classes in the Homecrafts section will be judged in accordance with the definitions in the 2021 edition of the WI handbook 'On with the show', which may be inspected at the Show Office.
These classes are open to all ages. ONLY TWO ENTRIES PER CLASS PER EXHIBITOR.
GENERAL GUIDLELINES
Jars and bottles should be made of clear glass and suitable for the type of preserve, honey or liquid. They should be
labelled with contents and date made. Jars in classes 15-20 should have a wax disc next to the product and an airtight transparent film cover ( no cloth or screw top lids) Jars in classes 21 & 22 should have a screw top lid.
These classes are open to all ages. ONLY TWO ENTRIES PER CLASS PER EXHIBITOR.
GENERAL GUIDLELINES
Jars and bottles should be made of clear glass and suitable for the type of preserve, honey or liquid. They should be
labelled with contents and date made. Jars in classes 15-20 should have a wax disc next to the product and an airtight transparent film cover ( no cloth or screw top lids) Jars in classes 21 & 22 should have a screw top lid.
Kindly Sponsored By: D. E & D. M Drinkwater & Sons
Home and Gardens Marquee
Mrs Corrine Green (Judge)
HONEY
All Classes in the Homecrafts section will be judged in accordance with the definitions in the 2021 edition of the WI handbook 'On with the show', which may be inspected at the Show Office.
These classes are open to all ages.
Recipes for classes 23 and 24 can be found in the 'more information' buttons by the individual classes.
These classes are open to all ages.
Recipes for classes 23 and 24 can be found in the 'more information' buttons by the individual classes.
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr & Mrs R. Paice and Mr Simon Randall CBE
Home and Gardens Marquee
Mr Michael Hunt (Judge)
HOME MADE LIQUID REFRESHMENT
All Classes in the Homecrafts section will be judged in accordance with the definitions in the 2021 edition of the WI handbook 'On with the show', which may be inspected at the Show Office.
Classes 32-37 to be staged in clear bottles (NOT spirit bottles), with corks drawn for judging.
Classes 32-37 to be staged in clear bottles (NOT spirit bottles), with corks drawn for judging.
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr & Mrs R Paice
Home and Gardens Marquee
T Bc (Judge)
HANDICRAFTS AND ART
These classes are open to all ages. ONLY THREE ENTRIES PER CLASS.
All exhibits should have been completed since the 2023 show.
NO BORDERS ON ANY PHOTOGRAPHS
NOTE: The photographic judge is looking for the following points:
1. The photo must meet the brief
2. Technical-exposure,focus, sharpness, and colour
3. Artistic composition
4. Interpretation, Creativity & Storytelling, is there meaning to the photograph that tells the viewer why it was taken that way.
All exhibits should have been completed since the 2023 show.
NO BORDERS ON ANY PHOTOGRAPHS
NOTE: The photographic judge is looking for the following points:
1. The photo must meet the brief
2. Technical-exposure,focus, sharpness, and colour
3. Artistic composition
4. Interpretation, Creativity & Storytelling, is there meaning to the photograph that tells the viewer why it was taken that way.
Kindly Sponsored By: Handicrafts and Art Classes are kindly sponsored by Mr D.I. Barkes, Lodders Solicitors LLP, Astley House Fine Art and Mr & Mrs R. Paice. Photogrpahy classes are kindly sponsored by Tyack Architects
Home and Gardens Marquee
Lorentz Gullachsen (Judge), Sue Elliot (Judge), Gill Thomas (Judge)
VEGETABLES
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS. To be judged under RHS rule book 2016.
Please refer to "Guidance for Exhibitors" in the front of the schedule, for staging suggestions. (Cultivars to be named if possible).
Please refer to "Guidance for Exhibitors" in the front of the schedule, for staging suggestions. (Cultivars to be named if possible).
Kindly Sponsored By: Budget Waste Management
Home and Gardens Marquee
Peter James (Judge)
YOUNG ADULT CLASSES
These classes are open to 16-21 year olds.
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr S. Mace and Mr S. Randall CBE
Home and Gardens Marquee
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
FLOWERS - CHRYSANTHEMUMS
IF OASIS IS USED IT MUST BE BIODEGRADABLE. VASES NOT SUPPLIED.
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 86-122).
Please refer to the "Guidance for Exhibitors" at the front of the schedule for staging suggestions.
The society is affiliated to the NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY, the NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY and the ROSE SOCIETY UK.
VARIETIES TO BE NAMED IF POSSIBLE.
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 86-122).
Please refer to the "Guidance for Exhibitors" at the front of the schedule for staging suggestions.
The society is affiliated to the NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY, the NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY and the ROSE SOCIETY UK.
VARIETIES TO BE NAMED IF POSSIBLE.
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr D. Stokes and Mr D.I. Barkes
Home and Gardens Marquee
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
FLOWERS - DAHLIAS
IF OASIS IS USED IT MUST BE BIODEGRADABLE. VASES NOT SUPPLIED.
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 86-122).
Please refer to the "Guidance for Exhibitors" at the front of the schedule for staging suggestions.
The society is affiliated to the NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY, the NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY and the ROSE SOCIETY UK.
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 86-122).
Please refer to the "Guidance for Exhibitors" at the front of the schedule for staging suggestions.
The society is affiliated to the NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY, the NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY and the ROSE SOCIETY UK.
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr D Stokes and Mr D.I. Barkes
Home and Gardens Marquee
Marie-Jane Roberts (Judge)
FLOWERS - ROSES AND OTHER FLOWERS
IF OASIS IS USED IT MUST BE BIODEGRADABLE. VASES NOT SUPPLIED.
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 86-122).
Please refer to the "Guidance for Exhibitors" at the front of the schedule for staging suggestions.
The society is affiliated to the NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY, the NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY and the ROSE SOCIETY UK.
VARIETIES TO BE NAMED IF POSSIBLE
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 86-122).
Please refer to the "Guidance for Exhibitors" at the front of the schedule for staging suggestions.
The society is affiliated to the NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY, the NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY and the ROSE SOCIETY UK.
VARIETIES TO BE NAMED IF POSSIBLE
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr D. Stokes and Mr D.I. Barkes
Home and Gardens Marquee
Barry Stagg (Judge)
FLORAL DISPLAYS
IF OASIS IS USED IT MUST BE BIODEGRADABLE.
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 86-122).
ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE ARRANGED AND STAGED BY THE EXHIBITOR IN THE MARQUEE 1PM-8PM ON FRIDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2025 AND 7AM - 8.30AM ON SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2025.
TO BE JUDGED UNDER NAFAS RULES (which are available for inspection in the Show Office or can be purchased from www.nafas.org.uk)
An exhibit should be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories and contained within the space specified.
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 86-122).
ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE ARRANGED AND STAGED BY THE EXHIBITOR IN THE MARQUEE 1PM-8PM ON FRIDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2025 AND 7AM - 8.30AM ON SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2025.
TO BE JUDGED UNDER NAFAS RULES (which are available for inspection in the Show Office or can be purchased from www.nafas.org.uk)
An exhibit should be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories and contained within the space specified.
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr D.I. Barkes and Whichford Pottery
Home and Gardens Marquee
Mrs Chris Lynch (Judge)
THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS CLASS
The Theme for 2025 "THE FUNFAIR"
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr & Mrs Jolyon Limbrick
Home and Gardens Marquee
Mr & Mrs Jolyon Limbrick (Judge)
CHILDRENS SECTION - 5 YEARS AND UNDER
ONE ENTRY PER COMPETITOR PER CLASS (CLASSES 128-144)
Age must be given on entry form and displayed on exhibit. Age as on Show Day.
Judges may exclude any exhibit not considered to be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Adults will not be permitted to aid children with the staging of their exhibits. Each exhibit must be the work of one child only.
Age must be given on entry form and displayed on exhibit. Age as on Show Day.
Judges may exclude any exhibit not considered to be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Adults will not be permitted to aid children with the staging of their exhibits. Each exhibit must be the work of one child only.
Kindly Sponsored By: Tudor Hall School and Astley House Fine Art
Home and Gardens Marquee
Ginnie Davis (Judge), Pippa Prosser (Judge)
CHILDRENS SECTION - 8 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER
ONE ENTRY PER COMPETITOR PER CLASS (CLASSES 128-144)
Age must be given on entry form and displayed on exhibit. Age as on Show Day.
Judges may exclude any exhibit not considered to be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Adults will not be permitted to aid children with the staging of their exhibits. Each exhibit must be the work of one child only.
Age must be given on entry form and displayed on exhibit. Age as on Show Day.
Judges may exclude any exhibit not considered to be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Adults will not be permitted to aid children with the staging of their exhibits. Each exhibit must be the work of one child only.
Kindly Sponsored By: Tudor Hall School and Astley House Fine Art
Home and Gardens Marquee
Pippa Prosser (Judge), Ginnie Davis (Judge)
CHILDRENS SECTION - 9 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE
ONE ENTRY PER COMPETITOR PER CLASS (CLASSES 128-144)
Age must be given on entry form and displayed on exhibit. Age as on Show Day.
Judges may exclude any exhibit not considered to be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Adults will not be permitted to aid children with the staging of their exhibits. Each exhibit must be the work of one child only.
Age must be given on entry form and displayed on exhibit. Age as on Show Day.
Judges may exclude any exhibit not considered to be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Adults will not be permitted to aid children with the staging of their exhibits. Each exhibit must be the work of one child only.
Kindly Sponsored By: Tudor Hall School and Astley House Fine Art
Home and Gardens Marquee
Pippa Prosser (Judge), Ginnie Davis (Judge)
CHILDRENS SECTION - 16 YEARS AND UNDER
Age must be given on entry form and displayed on exhibit. Age as on Show Day.
Judges may exclude any exhibit not considered to be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Adults will not be permitted to aid children with the staging of their exhibits. Each exhibit must be the work of one child only.
Judges may exclude any exhibit not considered to be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Adults will not be permitted to aid children with the staging of their exhibits. Each exhibit must be the work of one child only.
Kindly Sponsored By: Blue Diamond Fosseway Garden Centre
Home and Gardens Marquee
Pippa Prosser (Judge), Ginnie Davis (Judge)
EGGS
All Classes in the Homecrafts section will be judged in accordance with the definitions in the 2021 edition of the WI handbook 'On with the show', which may be inspected at the Show Office.
These classes are open to all ages.
Exhibits to be staged on a paper plate covered with a layer of grain. The judge will break an egg when judging.
These classes are open to all ages.
Exhibits to be staged on a paper plate covered with a layer of grain. The judge will break an egg when judging.
Kindly Sponsored By: Henry Cole
Home and Gardens Marquee
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
