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COMPETITION SCHEDULES
Sunday 18th August 2019
2019 Theme: ‘Transport’
FLOWER & VEGETABLE CLASSES
Vegetables
Class No.
Class Detail
1 Plate of 6 runner beans
2 Plate of 6 French beans
3 3 dressed onions (each over 250g but under 1kg)
4 3 dressed onions (each under 250g)
5 Plate of 3 carrots (any variety)
6 1 cabbage (as grown with min 75mm root)
7 Plate of 6 shallots
8 1 Cucumber
9 Plate of 4 potatoes (any colour)
10 Plate of 4 tomatoes (with calyx)
11 Sunday Lunch - 3 potatoes & 3 different vegetables
12 1 marrow
13 Plate of 3 beetroot tops trimmed to 75mm (1 to be cut by judges)
14 Any vegetable previously not mentioned
15 1 stem rhubarb (judge for length)
16 Largest Marrow/Courgette
17 Agricultural Show Top Tray
Novice Vegetables
Class No.
Class Detail
18 Heaviest tomato
19 A plate of 6 berries
Flowers
Class No.
Class Detail
20 1 giant or large dahlia
21 3 cactus/semi-cactus dahlia (med/small)
22 1 cactus/semi-cactus dahlia (med/small)
23 3 decorative dahlias (med/small/miniature)
24 1 decorative dahlia (med/small/miniature)
25 3 ball dahlias (small/miniature)
26 1 ball dahlia (small/miniature)
27 1 gladiolus (giant/large)
28 1 gladiolus (other than giant/large)
29 3 gladioli (giant/large)
30 3 gladioli (other than giant/large)
31 1 rose
32 A small romantic table centre piece - no bigger than 12”
33 Flower display in a teacup with saucer (for all round viewing)
34 6 stems of sweet peas
35 A vehicle made out of fruit/veg - no bigger than 16”
36 A button hole
37 1 flower, 1 veg
Questions? Email: [email protected] registration: 24 July to 12 August On the day: 7.30 am to 9.45 am
Novice Flowers
Class No.
Class Detail
38 Any 1 Dahlia
39 3 different flowers of similar colour
40 A small vase presentation of your garden flowers
Children
Class No.
Class Detail
41 Longest runner bean
42 Largest sunflower head
43 Decorated & planted plant pot no larger than 8” in size
44 Animal made from fruit or vegetables (age 5-10 years)
45 Any flower or vegetable grown from seed (grow & show)
DOMESTIC & CHILDREN CLASSES
Adult Show (Over 16 years)
Questions? Email: [email protected] registration: 24 July to 12 August On the day: 7.30 am to 9.45 am
Class No.
Class Detail
46 1 Jar tomato ketchup
47 1 Jar lemon curd
48 1 Jar any fruit jam
49 1 Jar of marmalade
50 1 Jar of chutney
51 1 Jar of any home pickled produce
52 Round of shortbread
53 4 Pieces of flapjack
54 Any 4 chocolates or confectionery
55 1 Loaf of handmade bread
56 1 Gluten free sponge cake (any recipe)
57 4 Fruit scones (£25 prize)
58 Open recipe savoury flan 18cm
59 4 Hand decorated cupcakes
60 Round 2 tier Victoria sponge (jam only)
61 Men only recipe - Lemon Meringue Pie (£25 prize)*
62 Mirfield Showstopper Bake (£25 prize) Millionaire traybake slice (3 pieces) any recipe
*See website for recipe download
Craft ClassesClass No.
Class Detail
63 Handmade soft toy
64 Any needlework pattern or print
65 Any item of crochet
66 Handmade 1.5m length of bunting
67 Any felted article
68 Any hand crafted object or item
69 Open miscellaneous textile item
Adult Art Class - £25 Prize
Class No.
Class Detail
70 A piece of art on paper or canvas using and paint or drawing material depicting transport themes past or present.
Homebrew Beer or Wine MakingClass No.
Class Detail
71 Any bottle of home-brewed wine, cider, beer, or spirits - uncorked/screw top (70cls maximum) unlimited entry (exhibitor must be over 18)
Photography Classes
Class No.
Class Detail
72 A photo of a flower
73 Any photo of transport themes
74 A photo of a sunset/sunrise
CHILDREN’S SHOWChildren’s Photography Class (any age)
Class No.
Class Detail
75 Any photo in the transport theme
Infant Classes (up to 5 years)
Class No.
Class Detail
76 Any Play-Doh model
77 Any piece of art painted or drawn
78 Homemade Cornflake Buns
79 Any 3D model
80 Seed tray of a seaside/beach
Junior Classes (6 to 9 years)
Class No.
Class Detail
81 Face mask painted or decorated
82 Any piece of art painted or drawn
83 Any recipe decorated buns
84 Model made of Lego
85 Create a Pizza face
Senior Classes (10 to 15 years)
Class No.
Class Detail
86 Decorated cake (any theme)
87 Any piece of art painted or drawn
88 Any homemade object of transport
89 Any example of corn dolly craft
90 Rainbow jelly in a glass
Colouring Competition
Class No.
Class Detail
91 5 years of age and under
92 6 to 9 years of age
93 10 to 12 years of age
WINNING TROPHIESBetty Taylor Memorial Trophy for Most Domestic Show Points
Betty Taylor Memorial Trophy for Best Scone
Betty Taylor Memorial Trophy for Men-Only Class
Malcolm Boyes Memorial Trophy for Best in Show Photograph
Mirfield Rotary Club Presidents Trophy for Most Handicraft Show Points
Mirfield Show Children’s Trophy for Most Children’s Show Points
HORSE & PONY SHOW
Class No.
Class Detail
1 In hand class*
A In hand best condition, horse or pony
B In hand Mountain and Moorland
Categories A and B will be split into separate classes if sufficient entries are received.
3 Novice Rider - rider not to have won a first in any riding class
4 Open Rider
5 Ridden Pony
6 Ridden Horse
7 In Hand - Bonny Pony and Handsome Horse
8 In Hand - Veteran horse or Pony
9 Show Championship - All first and second prize winners to compete for best in show trophy
More Info Email: [email protected]: 24 July to 12 August On the day: 7.30am to 8.30am (class 1) & 9am (all other classes)
BONNIE BABY SHOW
Class No.
Class Detail Start Time(Subject to change)
1 0-6 Months 2pm
2 6-12 months 2:30pm
3 1-2 years 3pm
Registration on the day - limited to 15 places per class
FUN DOG SHOW
Class No.
Class Detail Start Time
1 Dog of Bitch in Best Condition 11:30
2 Best Terrier, Dog or Bitch 11:55
3 Dog or bitch with the waggiest tail 12:20
4 Canine fancy dress - the best costume on this year’s theme of transport (handlers can join in!)
12:45
5 Dog or Bitch with the Most Appealing Eyes(Winner - Gillian Lockwood Memorial Tro-phy)
13:15
6 Best Puppy - up to six months old 13:40
7 Most handsome dog 14:05
8 Prettiest bitch 14:30
9 Best travelling companion - dog or bitch 14:55
10 Child’s Best Friend (six months to seven years, handled by young person between six and sixteen years of age)
15:20
11 Golden Oldie - dog or bitch eight years or over
15:45
12 Best in Show Champion & Reserve Cham-pion (open to winners of all classes) - The dog the judge would most like to take home.(Winner - Best in Show Champion Trophy)
16:10
More Info Email: [email protected] the day: Registration by 9:30am and 15 mins before start of class
CREATIVE WRITING
Class No.
Class Detail
1 Open to all – open to all adults and young people from the age of 15 – a story of no more than 2800 words or a poem of no more than 40 lines that revolves around a journey.
2 Writers 13 to 14 years of age – a story of no more than 1600 words or a poem of no more than 30 lines.
3 Writers 11 to 12 years of age – a story of no more than 1200 words or a poem of no more than 25 lines.
4 Writers 9 to 10 years of age – a story of no more than 800 words or a poem of no more than 20 lines. This may include a picture that helps to tell the story.
5 Writers up to 8 years of age – a story of no more than 600 words or a poem of no more than 16 lines. This may include a picture that helps to tell the story.
Special prizes £5 for the best picture classes 4 or 5 and £5 for the best writing in each of these categories: people, scenic, atmospher-ic, sport, agriculture/the countryside, vehicle manufacturing/testing, historical journey, invention, adventure.
More info & entries: [email protected] deadline: 31st July 2019 (full info on website)
SCARECROW & FANCY DRESSInfo & entries: [email protected] deadline: 14th July 2019 (full info on website)Register your scarecrow by post or email and bring on the day by 11am.Fancy dress can be entered on the day. Themes can be centred around Transport - in anyway you like!
For full information about all classes, terms and conditions, recipes and prizes please see the competitions section of the website.
Most entries can be done onlineGeneral Info & Contact: [email protected]
Sunday 18th August 2019
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