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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
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY FRIDAY 25th JULY
You can enter in person at Cherington Village Hall
between 7-8 pm on Tuesday 22nd July
Online at www.cheringtonshow.com
By e-mail 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 11 am and 4 pm on Saturday 26th July or
Between 8 am and 9.30 am on Sunday 27th 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 exhibitor)
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
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Section - B Gardeners
6. 5 French Beans
7. 5 Runner Beans
8. 3 Beetroots with roots /15 cm tops
9. 2 Cabbages
10. 3 Carrots with roots /tops trimmed 10 cm
11. 3 Courgettes 4”-6” with flowers if possible
12. 2 Lettuce
13. 5 Onions grown from sets with 10 cm tops
14. Parsley (bunch)
15. 5 Garden Peas in pods
16. 5 Potatoes
17. 12 Radishes
18. 12 Raspberries
19. 12 Strawberries
20. 5 Shallots
21. 3 Gladioli stems
22. 3 Hydrangea heads, same variety
23. Vase of Annuals, 3 distinct varieties24. 3 Dahlias in a Vase
25. 3 Hosta leaves in one container
26. Perennial Phlox
27. 5 HT Roses
28. 3 Spray Roses (not HT) any variety
29. Sweet Peas, 5 stems
30. 2 specimen roses, with own foliage
31. Pot Plant with best foliage
32. Pot Plant with best flowers
33. 6 eggs, any colour, from own flock
34. A basket of mixed vegetables (max size 60cm x 30cm)
35. Garlic. 3 heads/this season/tops trimmed to 3” on a plate
36. Blackcurrants, 5 sprays
37. Redcurrants, 5 sprays
38. Gooseberries x 12
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Section C - Flower Arranging
39. Summer Hedgerow- can include foliage, flowers, seeds, grasses
40. An arrangement using scooped out fruit or vegetable as a container
41. Arrangement reflecting ‘tall and elegant’
42. A Buttonhole
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Section - D Cookery
43. A jar of Marmalade
44. A jar of Jam
45. A jar of Chutney (please state flavour)
46. 4 Parmesan Biscuits
47. 4 Decorated cup cakes
48. 6 Cheese Straws
49. Lemon Drizzle Cake
50. 4 Scones
51. Small Loaf of Bread52. A Cake made by a Man
53. A vegetarian dish on a small plate or bowl
54. Smoked Fish Pate in a Ramekin
55. A Victoria Sandwich (Jam, no cream)
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Section E - CHILDREN’S COOKERY
56. A decorated pizza (base can be bought)
57. Three Cheese Straws
58. A Decorated Cup Cake
59. 4 Flapjacks
60. 4 Chocolate Brownies
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Section F CHILDREN’S HANDICRAFTS
15 years and under unless specified,
please state age on the exhibit
61. Best Handwriting, please copy this poem:
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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
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62. An Illustrated number ‘80’ to celebrate The Cherington Show’s
anniversary
63. A drawing or painting of ‘My Dream Holiday’
64. A handmade piece of jewellery
65. A Decorated Headband
66. A Lego model
67. 2 Craft Flowers in a decorated recycled vase (a yoghurt pot of
plastic bottle)
68.A paper collage of NATURE, using pictures from magazines,
cards etc
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A children’s workshop will be held on Tuesday 15th 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
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Section G HANDICRAFTS
69. Calligraphy: A quotation of your choice
70. Something you made
71. A painting or drawing of your choice
72. An item of handmade jewellery
73. A Limerick (Complete the following)
I ‘m learning to play the piano…
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Section H PHOTOGRAPHS
74. A Single Flower
75. A Door
76. A Pet
77. Sunlight
78. A plate of food
79. Uniforms
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 Eileen 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
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Dog with the most Appealing Eyes 1. Best Puppy under 1 year
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Best Child Handler 2. Dog in Best Condition
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Best Cross Breed 3. Best Terrier
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Best Gun Dog 4. Best Rescue Dog
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Dog with the Waggiest Tail 5. Best Veteran over 8 years