Home & Garden
Event Date
5th Sep 2026
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
Sue Russell (Judge), Mrs Sally Potter (Judge), Kelsie Hall (Judge), Hilary Neal (Judge), Kathy Tuggey (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: Vegetable Matters Farm Shop & Cafe
Home and Gardens Marquee
To Be Confirmed (Judge), 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)
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's Feeds
Home and Gardens Marquee
Sam Douthwaite (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 35-40 to be staged in clear bottles (NOT spirit bottles), with corks drawn for judging.
Classes 35-40 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
Stephen Snead (Judge)
HANDICRAFTS AND ART
These classes are open to all ages. ONLY TWO ENTRIES PER CLASS.
All exhibits should have been completed since the 2025 show.
Handicrafts will be judged on the following points:
1. The entry must meet the brief
2.Entries must have been made since the previous show and be your own work
3.Design and use of colour
4.Suitability of materials
5. Techniques and workmanship
6. Finish and presentation
All exhibits should have been completed since the 2025 show.
Handicrafts will be judged on the following points:
1. The entry must meet the brief
2.Entries must have been made since the previous show and be your own work
3.Design and use of colour
4.Suitability of materials
5. Techniques and workmanship
6. Finish and presentation
Kindly Sponsored By: Handicrafts and Art Classes are kindly sponsored by Mr D.I. Barkes, Astley House Fine Art, Barn & Brook Ltd and Mr & Mrs R. Paice.
Home and Gardens Marquee
Sue Elliot (Judge), Gill Thomas (Judge)
PHOTOGRAPHY
These classes are open to all ages. ONLY TWO ENTRIES PER CLASS.
All exhibits should have been completed since the 2025 show.
NO BORDERS ON ANY PHOTOGRAPHS
NOTE: The photographic judge is looking for the following points:
1. The photo must meet the brief
2. Must have been taken since the previous show
3. Technical-exposure, focus, sharpness and colour
4. Composition-perspective, balance, focal point; does the subject stand out?
5.Interpretation of theme, creativity, storytelling; is there meaning to your photograph that tells the viewer why it was taken that way?
All exhibits should have been completed since the 2025 show.
NO BORDERS ON ANY PHOTOGRAPHS
NOTE: The photographic judge is looking for the following points:
1. The photo must meet the brief
2. Must have been taken since the previous show
3. Technical-exposure, focus, sharpness and colour
4. Composition-perspective, balance, focal point; does the subject stand out?
5.Interpretation of theme, creativity, storytelling; is there meaning to your photograph that tells the viewer why it was taken that way?
Kindly Sponsored By: Photography classes are kindly sponsored by Tyack Architects
Home and Gardens Marquee
Lorentz Gullachsen (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: D.E. & D.M. Drinkwater & Son
Home and Gardens Marquee
Marie-Jane Roberts (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 84-121).
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 84-121).
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 84-121).
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.
Dahlia varieties to be named if possible
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 84-121).
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.
Dahlia varieties to be named if possible
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr D Stokes and Mr D.I. Barkes
Home and Gardens Marquee
Barry Stagg (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 84-121).
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.
Classes 108-112 to be judged on variety and quality.
These classes are open to all ages. ONE ENTRY PER CLASS (CLASSES 84-121).
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.
Classes 108-112 to be judged on variety and quality.
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr D. Stokes and Mr D.I. Barkes
Home and Gardens Marquee
Mr Glyn Jones (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 EXCEPT CLASS 123 CAN BE ARRANGED AT HOME OR ONSITE AND STAGED BY THE EXHIBITOR BETWEEN 1PM-8PM ON FRIDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2026 AND 7AM - 8.30AM ON SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026.
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 EXCEPT CLASS 123 CAN BE ARRANGED AT HOME OR ONSITE AND STAGED BY THE EXHIBITOR BETWEEN 1PM-8PM ON FRIDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2026 AND 7AM - 8.30AM ON SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026.
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)
CHILDRENS SECTION - 5 YEARS AND UNDER
ONE ENTRY PER COMPETITOR PER CLASS (CLASSES 124-140)
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 124-140)
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 - 9 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE
ONE ENTRY PER COMPETITOR PER CLASS (CLASSES 124-140)
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 - 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
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
YOUNG ADULT CLASSES
These classes are open to 16-21 year olds inclusive
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr S. Randall CBE
Home and Gardens Marquee
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS CLASS
The Theme for 2026 "A DAY AT MORETON SHOW"
Kindly Sponsored By: Mr & Mrs Jolyon Limbrick
Home and Gardens Marquee
Mr & Mrs Jolyon Limbrick (Judge)
