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 to incorporate a box or boxes. 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. Space allowed 76cm - width & height optional.

An exhibit incorporating driftwood. Space allowed 76cm - width & height optional.

An exhibit

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

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

An exhibit to include terracotta container/s, an exhibit without foam. Space allowed 76cm - width & height optional.

Open to any exhibitor having previously won a first prize as a Novice at the G&S 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 45cm maximum.

A snapshot. Size - not exceeding 10cm x 15cm.

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

Any size.

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

White, handmade in a 1lb loaf tin, not to exceed 30cm

Handmade in a 1lb loaf tin, not to exceed 30cm

Using the following Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe -

Ingredients:
6oz Self Raising Flour-sieved
1 tablespoon Icing Sugar
Grated Zest and Juice of one Lemon
6oz Caster Sugar
6oz Butter softened
2 Eggs
4 tablespoons Milk

Method:
Cream butter and sugar together until light & fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs and milk. Fold flour and lemon zest into mixture. Spoon mixture into greased and lined 2lb rectangular/loaf tin. Bake 350/180 (300/160 for fan oven) Gas mark 4 for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch. Mix lemon juice and icing sugar together to make a thin paste. Prick the top of the cake while still warm in the tin and pour lemon juice and icing sugar mix over and allow to cool in the tin.

Pastry case free standing not to exceed 25cm in diameter. Filling using only Eggs, Cheese, Tomatoes & Bacon – milk if required.

Cherries allowed, any size.

Dorset Apple Cake Recipe

Ingredients:
4oz Butter
8oz Self Raising Flour
4oz Caster Sugar
1 Medium Egg - beaten
2oz Sultanas
8oz Cooking Apples, peeled & diced
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Milk as required

Method
Set oven to 375/190 or Mark 5. Put flour into a large bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, apples, lemon rind and egg and mix well. If the mixture is too stiff add a little milk as required. Add the sultanas. Put the mixture into a well-greased 8 inch diameter cake tin and bake until golden in colour.

No more than 5 rings.
Using the following Pineapple Upside-down Cake recipe:

6oz self-raising flour 6 oz caster sugar 6 tbsp Apricot Jam
7 oz butter 3 beaten eggs Pinch of Salt
Canned pineapple rings Glace cherries
Method
Grease and line an 8” cake tin, grease lining with 1oz butter. Arrange the pineapple rings in the base. Fill
the centre of each ring with a cherry. Cream the remaining butter with the sugar until light and fluffy,
add eggs, one at a time and beat well. Sift flour and salt and fold into the creamed mixture. Pour into
the prepared tin and bake in a moderate over (375/190 Mark 5) for 45 minutes. Turn out carefully onto
a wire tray – melt jam, sieve and brush over cake.

Made using a plain round cutter.

No cream topping, not to exceed 21cm. Name the vegetable.

Same variety

no fresh cream to be used, not to exceed 21cm (8")

Fruit Tea Bread Recipe

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

Not to exceed 21cm (8")

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

In any medium, please state size on entry form.

incl. earrings

For a Baby 0 – 6 months

For a Child 1 to 7 years

For an Adult

size not to exceed 50cm

suitable for a baby under 1 year old

Display area not to exceed 50cm x 50cm

State if made from a kit.

In any medium.

Hand sewn, please state size on entry form

Hand sewn

Of your own design, 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 - Neversaurus
Verse - When dinosaurs roamed the earth
So huge it was easy to spot them
You would frequently see a triceratops
But never a tricerabottom

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

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

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

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
Not to exceed 20cm

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

Title : There once was a man
Verse: There once was a man
Called Knocketty Ned
Who wore his cat
On top of his head
Upstairs and downstairs
Wherever he went
The cat went too
He wore it to town
And for fear it should rain
He carried a brolly
To keep it dry

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
Please include a list of all items

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days
Maximum size to include mount 45cm x 40cm

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days
No larger than A3, and only one side as they will be displayed on a board

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days
The winner of this class will be awarded a canvas gallery wrap of the winning photograph kindly donated by Camelot Photographic & Picture Framing, Wincanton

Open to children 16 years of age and under on Show Days
Maximum size overall 40cm

which may be hand drawn or using computer graphics. It should include the following words; Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show; Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st August 2025; 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: Grandma
Verse: Grandma is teaching the trees to sing
She's building them giant harps
Stringing their branches with long humming wires
And painting their limbs with pictures of larks

Grandma is teaching the cows to dance
Sewing them evening gowns
Sprinkling sequins along their black tails
Waltzing them over the downs

Grandma is showing the frogs how to fly
High on the circus trapeze
She swoops to the music of wild violins
Then gracefully hangs by her knees

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

Either the same or mixed varieties.