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ROMILEY YOUNG FARMERS SHOW COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND KINDNESS Handicraft Sew-In of Marple Mrs M. Sutton Mr and Mrs Mellor N.C.A. Ltd Cookery Robinson‟s Brewery Mrs Elaine Taylor Albion Flour Mills, Stockport H.G. Stephenson's Catering Equip., Heaviley, The Bookshop, Marple Miss Sarah L. Taylor Mr Malcolm Allan The Forester‟s Arms, Romiley Devon Eggs The Dane Bank, Windmill Lane, Denton Hazeldine‟s Butchers, Hazel Grove Horticulture Mary Hamnett A.M.D. Exhibitions Ltd TecTies Jon & Maggie Marsh Mr J. Fielding

There will be a full list of our very Generous Sponsors displayed in the

Homecraft Marque Showday. ROMILEY YOUNG FARMERS SHOW COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS THEIR THANKS TO ALL THE JUDGES AND STEWARDS FOR THEIR HELP Head Stewards Cookery Miss S.L. Taylor Handicraft Miss V. Mellor Horticulture & Floral Art Mrs M. Marsh Judges Cookery Mrs. S. Evans Mrs M. Burke Mr A. Turner Handicraft Rep. from Sew-In, Marple Non Textiles Mr J. Thorpe Photos Mr N. Perry Horticulture Haylage Mr J. Fielding Veg TBC Floral Art Mrs S. Gee

GENERAL RULES FOR THE HOMECRAFT & HORTICULTURE SECTIONS

1. This section is open to any Exhibitor. All Exhibits to be bona-fide work of

Exhibitors 2. All Exhibits are to be staged as directed by the Stewards not later than 9.30am.

on the morning of the Show. Exhibits will be accepted on the Saturday evening from 5pm up to 7pm or on

the morning of the Show between 7am and 9am 3. At 9.am the marquees will be closed for Judging for approx. 2.5 hours. No

Exhibitors are allowed into the marquees during Judging.

THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL 4. Trophies & Prizes will be presented on Show Day in the Homecraft marquee from

4 pm. 5. Prize money to be collected from the Head Steward after the presentation of

Trophies and special prizes on Show Day 6. Exhibits to be collected after trophy presentation but before 7pm Show day. 7. The Committee accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, accident or

unclaimed exhibits 8. Exhibitors may enter as many Exhibits as they wish but only 1 prize awarded per

Exhibitor per class. 9. Should there be less than 4 entries in a class prize money will be awarded at the

Judges discretion 10. If your total entry fee is £5 or more – this entitles you to ONE free admission

ticket to the Show. Only available to advanced entries by post accompanied by a s.a.e.

11. The children‟s classes are open for children under 16 years old as at 01.01.2017,

work must be unaided and entry forms to be signed by parent/guardian. 12. The age of the Exhibitor will be taken into account when Judging the childrens

classes and MUST CLEARLY BE SHOWN ON EXHIBIT as the age of the child on Show Day

13. Show Day car park fee £2 payable up to 4pm

PLEASE SEE SEPARATE SECTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL RULES

TROPHIES HOMECRAFT Silver cup for the Exhibitor gaining the most points from all the classes – perpetual – presented by Mrs William Swindells The National Breakdown recovery Cup presented by Mr P Hirst for the child gaining the most points in the cookery and handicraft sections combined ***************************************** ADULTS COOKERY Gledhill Trophy for the Best Exhibit Silver Cup for the Best Apple Pie – presented by Mr WJ Kinsey CHILDRENS COOKERY BF Thorpe Challenge Trophy awarded annually for the Best Exhibit Silver Cup – perpetual – for the Exhibitor obtaining the most points presented by Mrs H Drummond The Chris Gibbons Cup awarded annually for the Best Victoria Sponge ****************************************** ADULTS HANDICRAFT North Cheshire Herald Challenge trophy for the most points presented by Ashton-u-Lyne Reporter Group of Newspapers Silver Perpetual cup for the best embroidery presented by Mrs S Heathcote The Garlick Perpetual Trophy for the R.Y.F.C. Member gaining the most points CHILDRENS HANDICRAFT The Constable Memorial Trophy for the Best Exhibit The Mrs Heathcote Cup presented by exors. Of Mrs J Brook for the Exhibitor gaining the most points ****************************************** FRUIT & VEGETABLES The Arnold H Redfern Memorial Trophy for the highest number of points in the section attained by a member of R.Y.F.C. Perpetual Challenge Tankard presented by Mr WJ Kinsey for the best single exhibit by a Member of R.Y.F.C. Perpetual Challenge Trophy – Cigar Box – presented by Miss M Bennett for the Exhibitor – not a Member of R.Y.F.C. – obtaining the highest points Nickerson trophy for the Best Exhibition – open competition FLOWER SECTION Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr and Mrs WR Lawrence for the exhibitor gaining the most points Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs J Berry for the Exhibitor obtaining the second highest number of points Perpetual Challenge Young Farmers Club Cup for the most outstanding Exhibit CHILDRENS HORTICULTURE The ML Skipworth Trophy for the Best Exhibit Shoe Bar Cup for Best Exhibit 10years and under **************************************** FLORAL ART Roger Pendlebury Rose Bowl Wyevale Trophy

COOKERY SECTION ADULT CLASSES

Entry fee 50p All entry forms to be in the hands of the Head Steward by 9am Sunday The general rules apply to these classes, also;

1. All exhibitors must strictly adhere to the recipe given unless stated otherwise 2. Exhibitors may enter as many classes as they wish, but only 1 entry per class. 3. Where sponsor donated prizes are NOT available, prize money of the following

amounts will be awarded - £3 1st prize, £2 2nd prize, £1 3rd prize. Any queries or if you require a suggested recipe please contact Head Steward Miss Sarah Taylor by e-mail: pickledpinkpreserves@gmail.com or by telephone 07716 390226. Class 1 6 FAT RASCALS – own recipe This class is kindly sponsored by Mr Malcolm Allan **Sponsor donated prize to the winner** Class 2 „YOUR FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE CAKE‟ – own recipe This class is kindly sponsored by The Book Shop, Marple **Sponsor donated prize to the winner** Class 3 PLATE APPLE PIE – own recipe

W.J. Kinsey Trophy to the Winner ** Bottle to the winner also Kindly Sponsored by The Forester‟s Arms, Romiley

Class 4 Millionaires Shortbread - 6 Slices. – own recipe This class is kindly sponsored by H.G. Stephensons Ltd of Stockport **Special donated prize to the winner** Class 5 TRADITIONAL VICTORIA SPONGE (JAM ONLY FILLING) – own recipe This class is kindly sponsored by Mr Malcolm Allan **Special donated prize to the winner** Class 6 Homemade Sausage Roll(s) - 6 small or 1 large – own recipe This class is kindly sponsored by Hazeldines Butchers, Hazel Grove

**Special donated prize to the winner** Class 7 THEMED CLASS – I ♥ Manchester Any home baked decorated item – bread, biscuit, cake, pie etc.. Judged on the bake, decoration and relation to theme

This class is kindly sponsored by The Dane Bank, Windmill Lane, Denton **Meal Voucher for Two to the winner** Class 8 TECHNICAL CHALLENGE – Brandy/Ginger Snaps - own recipe This class is kindly sponsored by Mrs Elaine Taylor **Special donated prize to the winner** Class 9 BREAD - FOCACCIA – own recipe

This class is kindly sponsored by William Nelstrop & Co, Albion Flour Mills, Stockport. **Sponsor donated prize to the winner**

Class 10 OLD TOM (STRONG ALE) CAKE – Recipe A A bottle of Old Tom is available for the recipe – call 0161 456 6425 **Case of Old Tom to the winner** kindly sponsored by Robinson's Brewery Class 11 ONE JAR OF HOMEMADE SWEET PRESERVE – own recipe Jam/Jelly/Marmalade/Curd etc.. Class 12 ONE JAR OF HOMEMADE SAVOURY PRESERVE – own recipe Chutney/Piccalilli/Savoury Jam/ Savoury Jelly etc.. Class 13 3 EGGS on a SAUCER – Judged on shells only – will not be opened Class 14 3 EGGS on a SAUCER – Judged on contents – will be opened

ADULT COOKERY SECTION RECIPES OLD TOM (Strong Ale) CAKE (Recipe B) Recipe 4 oz Unsalted Butter. 4 oz Dark Soft Brown Sugar. 12 oz Plain Flour 6 oz Mixed Dried Fruit 180ml/ ¼ pint OLD TOM 1 level teaspoon Bicarb of Soda 1 level teaspoon Mixed Spice Method Place butter, sugar, fruit and OLD TOM in a saucepan, melt all together and then boil for 2-3 mins. Sieve flour, bicarb and spice into a bowl, add fruit and ale mixture and stir thoroughly. Put in a greased 2lb loaf tin and bake for 1 hour in the centre of a mod. oven - 350F, 180C, Gas Mark 4.

OPEN COOKERY CLASS

Class 15 The Biggest HEN Egg Competition - will not be opened Open Age Entry Themed Prize To The Winner

CHILDRENS CLASSES (0-16 YEARS) Entry fee 50p Age to be displayed on each entry – ages as at 01.01.14 Prizes kindly donated by sponsors Miss S. L. & Mrs. E. Taylor unless otherwise stated. A rosette will be given to every child entering this section. Class 16 PEPPERMINT MICE

Under 5‟s only Class 17 THEMED - BEE HAPPY

Home baked cake(s) /biscuit(s) 5 - Under 10‟s only

Class 18 THEMED – I ♥ Manchester

Home baked cake(s) /biscuit(s) 10 – 16 YEARS

Class 19 Traditional Victoria Sandwich - JAM only filling - own recipe

The Chris Gibbons Cup to the Winner Open Age Entry

HANDICRAFT SECTION The general rules apply to these classes with the addition of:- 1. An Exhibit which has previously won a prize at Romiley Young Farmers Show

May NOT be entered 2. An entry which is deemed in the wrong class will be moved at the Judges discretion Entry Fee 50p All Classes ADULT CLASSES PRIZES 1st £3.00 2nd £2.00 3rd £1.00 Or As Donated By Sponsors

Class 20 Any Hand Knitted or Crochet article Class 21 Any Piece of Textile Handicraft not eligible for Class 21 above Class 22 Any article of handicraft not included in the above classes and made from a non-textile material e.g. wood, steel, plastic etc. NOT to exceed 1m in any direction. Class 23 Handmade Greeting Card Class 24 Painting - of any medium Not to exceed 50 x 60cms Class 25 Photo – Mounted – Country Life Class 26 Photo – Mounted - “Nowt As Queer As Folk” CHILDRENS CLASSES

Please ensure the child‟s age is clearly visible A rosette will be given to all children entering this section

Class 27 Any Handicraft Article knitted, crocheted, embroidered or sewn Class 28 Models made from recycled material (junk models, toilet rolls, cereal Boxes etc.) and or paper machie. Class 29 In A Shoebox - “Disney” Inspired Class 30 Best Decorated Welly Class 31 Article of Handicraft not included in the above classes Class 32 Photo – mounted – Pets - caption optional Class 33 Photo - mounted - with caption

HORTICULTURE The general rules apply to these classes with the addition of :- 1. Farm, Garden and Allotment produce will be Judged on “Rules for Shows”

published by the Royal Horticultural Society

2. Classes open to any amateur grower

3. All Exhibits should be clean

4. Exhibitors must provide their own vases etc.. 5. Whilst the naming of Exhibits is not compulsory (except in classes stated)

the Judge will give preference in cases of equal merit to the Exhibits which are correctly named

Entry Fee 50p Prize Money 1st £3.00 2nd £2.00 3rd £1.00

FARM PRODUCE, FRUIT & VEGETABLES CLASSES 34. Farm Forage 35 6 Potatoes 36 1 Marrow 37 A plate of 6 Tomatoes with calyx – Judged on Quality 38 3 Beetroot round, oval or long with tops 39 1 Lettuce with root 40 3 Onions with root and tops tied 41 Pot of Herbs 42 Any Other Fruit not otherwise stated in this section. 43 Most Unusual Vegetable 44 3 Apples 45 Saucer of soft fruit 46 Any Other Vegetable not otherwise stated in this section

FLOWER SECTION 47 One Vase of Garden Flowers - Annual/Perennial Single Variety 48 One Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers – Annual/Perennial 49 3 Roses 50 1 Specimen H.T. Rose - named if possible 51 One Gents Buttonhole 52 One Ladies Corsage 53 1 Foliage Plant - Ferns included 54 1 Cactus or Succulent 55 1 Flowering Plant 56 Miniature Garden No larger than 2ft X 1ft 6ins

CHILDRENS CLASSES AGE to be Stated on ALL Exhibits Rosette to all children who enter this section Entry Fee 50p Prize Money 1st £3.00 2nd £2.00 3rd £1.00 57. Miniature Garden no larger than 2ft x 1ft 6 ins 58 Mustard & Cress in a Decorated Yoghurt Pot – usually takes 10 days to grow 59 A Novelty Class – Animals made from Vegetables and/or Fruit 60 An Edible Necklace – no artificial accessories allowed except pins/pegs for fixing together

FLORAL ART

Judged according to NAFAS rules and regulations Space allowed all classes 24” wide x height unlimited. Class 61 Bee Happy

Under 16 years of age as at 01.01.2017 ` Rosette to all entries

Class 62 I ♥ Manchester Open Class Class 63 Celebration Day Open Class

Please return COOKERY ENTRY form to Miss S.L. Taylor

58 The Fairway Offerton Stockport Cheshire SK2 5DU Tel. 07716 390226 Please return HANDICRAFT ENTRY form to Miss V Mellor Higher Farm Threaphurst Lane Hazel Grove Cheshire SK7 6NN Tel. 0161 456 6477 Please return HORTICULTURE & FLORAL ART ENTRY form to Mrs M. Marsh Waterside Cottage Waterside Disley Cheshire SK12 2HJ Tel. 01663 767936 Entry fees 50p per Class Cheques payable to Romiley Young Farmers Show No cheques accepted after 21.08.2017

Please return this form with entry fee to the relevant Head Steward

as listed on inside back cover:

Section …………………………………….please state Use separate entry form for each section Exhibitor ………………………..Mr /Mrs /Miss. Address ..…………………………………….. ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Postcode ……………………………….. Tel. No. ……………………………….. Email Address ……………………………………….. Age (if under 16) …………. CLASS NUMBER of ENTRIES £. P …………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………

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If entry fees total more than £5 please enc. s.a.e. free admission ticket applies to before the day entries only

Please return this form with entry fee to the relevant Head Steward

as listed on inside back cover:

Section …………………………………….please state Use separate entry form for each section Exhibitor ………………………..Mr /Mrs /Miss. Address ..…………………………………….. ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Postcode ……………………………….. Tel. No. ……………………………….. Email Address ……………………………………….. Age (if under 16) …………. CLASS NUMBER of ENTRIES £. P …………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………

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…………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… Total …………….. Signature of Parent/Guardian ………………………… if applicable

If entry fees total more than £5 please enc. s.a.e. free admission ticket applies to before the day entries only

Please return this form with entry fee to the relevant Head Steward

as listed on inside back cover:

Section …………………………………….please state Use separate entry form for each section Exhibitor ………………………..Mr /Mrs /Miss. Address ..…………………………………….. ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Postcode ……………………………….. Tel. No. ……………………………….. Email Address ……………………………………….. Age (if under 16) …………. CLASS NUMBER of ENTRIES £. P …………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………

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…………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… Total …………….. Signature of Parent/Guardian ………………………… if applicable

If entry fees total more than £5 please enc. s.a.e. free admission ticket applies to before the day entries only

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