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Our Thirty Seventh Annual Hopwas Village Show
Saturday, September 9th 2017
at Coton & Hopwas Social Club
Admission free
open to the public 2:30pm
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Presentation of trophies – 3:30pm
Sale of produce – 4:00pm
FOLLOWED BY A BBQ
STAGING – 8:00AM TO 9:45AM PROMPT ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW
ENTRY FORM
NAME: ...... …...... ….
ADDRESS: ...... …...... ….…...... …...... ……………….
ONE FORM PER PERSON-PHOTOCOPY MORE IF NEEDED
Please state number of entries in each class
Entry fee – 25p per exhibit (execpt for children’s classes)
No entry Form is needed for the Children's Classes
Entry form to any committee member by 8:15pm on Friday, September 8th
PLEASE NOTE: NO entry form will be accepted after 9:45am on the day of the show
TOTAL ENTRIES: ...... …...... ….
TOTAL SUM ENCLOSED: £……………….
Note classes marked with * are limited to ONE entry ONLY
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 1011 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20
21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30
31 / 32 / 33 / 34 / 35 / 36 / 37 / 38 / 39 / 40*
41* / 42* / 43* / 44* / 45* / 46 / 47 / 48 / 49 / 50
51 / 52 / 53 / 54 / 55 / 56 / 57 / 58 / 59 / 60
61 / 62 / 63 / 64 / 65 / 66 / 67 / 68 / 69 / 70
71 / 72 / 73 / 74 / 75
I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE SHOW
SIGNED: ...... ….…...... …...... …...... …...... ……………
Please photocopy any extra entry forms you may need
Thirty Seventh Annual Hopwas Village Show
Saturday, September 9th 2017
at Coton & Hopwas Social Club
ADMISSION FREE
Open to the public - 2:30pm
Presentation of the trophies - 3:30pm
Sale of produce – 4:00pm
STAGING – 8:00AM-9:45AM PROMPT ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW
Produce will be welcome to be included with the auction of show exhibits. The show committee thanks all who gave donations, awards and sponsored classes in previous years. May we also add that a sponsorship of £2.25 of any class would be most welcome.
AWARDS
Points awarded in each class: 1st : 3 points, 2nd : 2 points, 3rd: 1 point
Special awards for the most points in each section and for the highest number of points overall.
Donated by:
D.&K. Billings - Section 1
P. Hodgetts - Section 2
Hopwas W.I – Section 3
D. &B. Thompson - Section 4
B. Brampton - Section 5
K. Deacon - Section 6
I.&M. Hawkins - Section 7, Key Stage 1
D. Snell - Section 7, Key Stage 2
B. Brampton - Section 7, Key Stage 3
Show Committee - Overall Award
M. Dale - Best Exhibit Section 1
G. Swift - Andy Swift Cup, Best Exhibit Section 2
J. Jackson - Jo Jackson trophy, Best Preserve
B. Brampton - Best Exhibit, Section 3
J.&M. Hurley - Will Hurley Cup, Best Children's Exhibit
A. Rickard - Best Exhibit, Section 4
M. Dale - Best Exhibit, Section 5, Art
L. Stevenson - Best Exhibit, Section 5, Photographs
J. Wass - Best Exhibit, Section 6
J. Bird - Fred Bird Cup, Highest points gained across Section 1 and Section 2
Coton&Hopwas Club - Best Hanging Basket
RULES FOR EXHIBITORS
Some Changes For 2017: Please Read
1. Exhibitors must : A) Live in Hopwas Village
B) Work in a garden or allotment based within the village
C) Belong to an organisation based in the village
D) Be related to a member of the village
2. No limit to entries in any class unless specified under section header
3. All exhibitors to complete and sign the entry form attached. One form per exhibitor, no joint forms accepted, Entry forms are not needed for the children's classes, No entry forms accepted after 9:45am on the day of the show.
4. Staging- Saturday morning from 8:00am to 9:45am PROMPT
5. No exhibit, or part of an exhibit may be removed before the Presentation of the trophies at 3:30pm
6. The judge's decision is final. Prizes will be withheld if insufficient entries are received in any class, or exhibits are not worthy of first prize
7. Entry fee is 25p for each exhibit, excluding children's classes
8. All proceeds from the sale of produce goes to the Show’s funds
9. Prize money will be paid out on the day of the show at 3:30pm approximately, ONLY on presentation of prize cards
10. Exhibitors' class labels will be issued by show stewards and must be displayed, class number visable
11. All exhibitors must provide their own equipment
12. Exhibits may be re-sited by show stewards ONLY, exhibitors will be disqualified for interference with other entries
13. All exhibitors' personal property, is at exhibitors' own risk and the organisers will not be responsible for any loss or damage
14. All cups and trophies are perpetual and cannot be won outright
15. No exhibit awarded 1st prize in any section in previous years can be exhibited again.
16. Any objection or protest must be made in writing before 2:30pm on the day of the show with a £1 deposit, to a member of the show committee
17. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE THE EXHIBITOR'S OWN WORK, OR GROWN BY EXHIBITOR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
COMMITTEE
Dorothy Bird ( tel: 65555) Verena Carvel (tel: 53202)
Chris Langford (tel: 65496) Louisa Smith (tel: 59528)
Pauline Breward ( tel: 65661) Berni Parker (tel: 64663) Sally Robins ( tel: 50491) Rachel Puffett ( tel: 07971543836) Lisa Rowland ( tel: 07957354914) Pam Preece ( tel: 67900 )
Brian and Daphne Thompson (tel: 69008)
TREASURER: D. Thompson
AUCTION: A. Vaughan
ADVERTISEMENTS: L. Smith
CHILDREN'S ENTRIES: D. Bird S. Robins
RAFFLE: J. Swift J. Fisher
TOMBOLA: L. Rowland
FLOWER RAFFLE: R. Puffett
REFRESHMENTS: Hopwas WI
BBQ: Coton & Hopwas Social Club
SCHEDULE AND SCORE SHEET PRODUCTION:
D. Thompson B. Parker D. Bird P. Breward
SCHEDULE DISTRIBUTION: S. Robins L. Smith
STEWARDS:
D. Bird V.Carvel S. Weatherill L. Rowland P. Preece
S. Robins C. Langford R. Puffett B. Thompson S. Langford
L. Smith B. Parker
TRANSPORT: R. Phipps C. Barker A.Robey
THROPHIES: S. Robins L.Smith
THE COMMITTEE IS MOST GRATEFUL FOR THIS HELP. YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SECTION 1 – FLOWERS AND POT PLANTS
ENTRY FEE 25p PER EXHIBIT
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST: £1 2ND: 75p 3RD: 50p
JUDGE: Mr G. Owen
CLASSES
1. Flowering / Fruiting pot plant (4 inch or 10cm pot max)
2. Flowering / Fruiting pot plant (8 inch or 20cm pot max)
3. Variegated pot plant ( 8 inch or 20cm pot max)
4. Foliage pot plant ( NOT variegated, 8 inch or 20cm pot max)
5. 1 Cactus or succulent plant
6. Largest sunflower head (First prize ONLY)
7. 1 vase of garden flowers, WITHOUT FOLIAGE
8. 1 specimen rose (any variety, with out buds)
9. 1 stem of roses ( any variety)
10. 1 specimen flower (any variety, except roses)
11. 4 dahlias
12. Jar of mixed fresh cut herb
Our hosts, Coton & Hopwas Social Club, will be holding a hanging basket competition.This will be held as a fringe event and will be judges prior to the show, with the prized awarded on the day of the show
For more information please contact the club steward on 01827 62684
SECTION 2 – FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
ENTRY FEE 25p PER EXHIBIT
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST: £1 2ND: 75p 3RD: 50p
JUDGE: Mrs W. Prestidge
CLASSES
13. 4 white potatoes ( Name variety)
14. 4 coloured potatoes ( Name variety)
15. 3 parsnips ( with 4 inch or 10cm tops)
16. 6 runner beans
17. Longest runner bean (First prize ONLY)
18. 3 carrots ( tops removed 3 inches from the crown)
19. 3 beetroots (tops removed 3 inches from the crown)
20. 3 onions ( up tp 350g) on a plate of sand tops bent and tied
21. 3 onions (as grown)
22. Heaviest onion (First prize ONLY)
23. 3 ears of sweetcorn
24. 1 marrow (max 15 inches long)
25. Heaviest marrow (First prize ONLY)
26. 4 tomatoes (Name Variety)
27. Truss of cherry tomatoes (Name variety)
28. 3 leeks ( roots trimmed to 2 inches and tops neatened)
29. 8 shallots ( on a plate of sand tops bent and tied)
30. Pair of courgettes ( max 6 inches length)
31. An item of any other veg, not in any other class ( labelled )
32. An unusual shaped fruit or vegetable ( with an amusing caption)
33. Seed tray of salad and/or vegetable items
34. 6 plums (1 variety)
35. 4 cooking apples (1 variety)
36. 4 dessert apples (1 variety)
37. 4 dessert pears (1 variety)
38. 4 sticks of rhubarb ( No leaves)
39. Saucer of 12 berries ( Same cultivar)
CLASSES 34-37 MUST BE CLEAN BUT NOT POLISHED
RECIPE FOR RAISIN BREAD. (CLASS 40)
Ingredients:
· 140g / 5oz of All bran TIN: 1 lb loaf
· 140g / 5oz of Sultanas COOKING TIME: 15 to 30 minutes
· 140g / 5oz of Golden granulated sugar PLUS overnight soak
· 225ml of Milk (semi skimmed) TEMPERATURE: Gas 6/ 400F/ 200C
· 140g / 5oz of Self raising flour
· 1 teaspoon of Baking powder
Method:
· Mix together All bran, Sultanas, Sugar and Milk together in a bowl and Soak overnight.
· Add Self raising flour and Baking powder, mix well (this is a sticky cake mix)
· Pour into a 1LB loaf tin, lined with buttered greaseproof paper
· Bake at Gas mark 6 (400F/200C) for 15 to 30 minutes, OR until a skewer comes out clean
SECTION 3 – DOMESTIC
ENTRY FEE 25p PER EXHIBIT
ENTRIES RESTRICTED TO ONE ENTRY PER CLASS IN CLASSES 40-45
MORE THAN ONE ENTRY ALLOWED IN CLASSES 47-54, IF A DIFFERENT VARIETY
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST: £1 2ND: 75p 3RD: 50p
JUDGES: Mrs C. Harte and Mrs R. Gayle
ALL BAKED ITEMS MUST BE PLACED IN A POLYTHENE BAG.
CLASSES 40-45 MUST BE ON A PLATE WITH A DOYLEY.
CLASSES
40. Raisin bread (to given recipe on page 8)
41. Victoria sponge ( to given recipe on page 11)
42. 5 Chocolate chip cookies ( 2 inch diameter)
43. 5 Sultana scones
44. 5 Cheese twists ( 4 inch by 1 inch)
45. MEN ONLY: 4 iced cupcakes ( any size, name variety)
46. Any bread loaf, machine may be used ( name variety, should be 1 day old)
CLASSES 47-52: IF USING A SCREW TOP JAR, A SCREW TOP LID MUST BE USED, NO WAX DISC NEEDED
47. Jar of home-made jam (Stoned fruit)
48. Jar of home-made jam (Soft fruit)
49. Jar of home-made jelly ( Sweet or savoury)
50. Jar of home-made marmalade
51. Jar of home-made chutney
52. Jar of any other preserve
53. Jar of orange or lemon curd ( Wax disc and cellophane top)
54. Flask of home-made soup ( Name variety, to be presented with a cup / flask top)
PLEASE NOTE IF ENTRIES DO NOT MEET THE SIZE OR EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS, ENTRIES MAY NOT BE JUDGED
SECTION 4– HANDICRAFTS
ENTRY FEE 25p PER EXHIBIT
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE EXHIBITORS OWN WORK, PLEASE STATE IF YOU HAVE USED YOUR OWN DESIGN
ENTRIES RESTRICTED TO 3 ENTRIES PER CLASS
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST: £1 2ND: 75p 3RD: 50p
JUDGE: Mrs H. Woolliscroft
CLASSES
55. An item of embroidery
56. An item of Knitting, Crochet, Tatting or Lace work
57. An item of Paper craft (Including greetings cards or collage)
58. A fabric or wool toy
59. An item of any other soft craft e.g. Quilting, Sugar icing, Decorated box or Machine made item
60. An item of Jewellery or bead work
61. An item of hard craft
RECIPE FOR VICTORIA SPONGE ( CLASS 41)
Ingredients:
· 170g /6oz self raising flour TIN: 2x 7inch sandwich tin
· 170g /6oz sugar COOKING TIME: 30 minutes,
· 85g /3oz butter TEMPERATURE: Gas 3/ 325F/ 170C
· 85g/3oz margarine
· 3 eggs
· 1 teaspoon baking powder
· 3 drops of vanilla essence
· 2-3 tablespoons of raspberry jam
Method:
· grease and line two 7 inch sandwich tins
· in a stand mixer or with a electric hand held, cream together the butter, marg and sugar till light and fluffy
· add the eggs and vanilla
· sift in the flour and baking powder, mix well till smooth and thoroughly combined
· divide between the tins
· bake on the middle shelf for 30 mins at Gas 3 (325F/170C) till golden on top and a skewer comes out clean
· cool in the tin for 1 minute, then remove and finish cooling
· sandwich the two cakes together using 2-3 tablespoons of raspberry jam, and dust the top with icing sugar