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Our Thirty Eighth Annual Hopwas Village
Show
Saturday, September 1st 2018
at Coton & Hopwas Social Club
Admission free
Open to the public 2:15pm
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Presentation of trophies – 3:15pm
Sale of produce – 3:45pm
FOLLOWED BY A BBQ
STAGING – 8:00AM TO 10:00AM
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 (except for children’s classes)
No entry Form is needed for the Children's Classes
Entry form to any committee member
PLEASE NOTE: NO entry form will be accepted after 10:00am on the day of
the show
FOR FORMS WITH OVER 10 ENTRIES: Please hand your fee and entry form
and collect your class stickers, or contact a committee member By 8:15pm on
Friday at Coton &Hopwas Social club
TOTAL ENTRIES: .......…...........….
TOTAL SUM ENCLOSED: £……………….
Note classes marked with * are limited to ONE entry ONLY
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11
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
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62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
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72 73 74 75 76
I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE SHOW
SIGNED: .........….….............…......….......…...................................……………
Please photocopy any extra entry forms you may need
Please collect all class stickers before placing exhibits
Thirty Eighth Annual Hopwas Village Show
Saturday, September 1st 2018
at Coton & Hopwas Social Club
ADMISSION FREE
Open to the public - 2:15pm
Presentation of the trophies - 3:15pm
Sale of produce – 3:45pm
STAGING – 8:00AM-10:00AM PROMPT ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW
The committee welcomes any produce to be included with the auction of show exhibits. The show
committee thanks all who gave donations, awards and sponsored classes. May we also add that a
sponsorship of £2.25 of any class would be most welcome.
Please collect any items you do not want added the auction by 3:30pm
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
RULES FOR EXHIBITORS
Some Changes For 2018: 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 connected 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 10:00am on the day of
the show. Forms with over 10 entries no later than 8:15pm on Friday
4. Staging- Saturday morning from 8:00am to 10:00am 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 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, with class number visible
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
Please be aware that judging begins at 10:15am, No entries or access to Exhibits
will be granted after this time, until doors reopen at 2:15pm
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
COMMITTEE
Dorothy Bird ( tel: 65555) Verena Carvel (tel: 53202)
Jayne Hurley (tel: 62514) Louisa Smith (tel: 59528)
Berni Parker (tel: 64663) Sally Robins ( tel: 50491)
Rachel Puffett ( tel: 07971543836) Lisa Rowland ( tel: 07957354914)
Pam Preece ( tel: 67900) Chris and Stuart Langford (tel: 65496)
TREASURER: D. Thompson
AUCTION: A. Vaughan G.Smith S.Lovett
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 L.Smith J.Hurley
SCHEDULE DISTRIBUTION: S. Robins L. Smith
STEWARDS:
D. Bird V.Carvel S. Weatherill L. Rowland P. Preece
S. Robins C. Langford R. Puffett S. Langford L. Smith
B. Parker J.Hurley D.Thompson B.Thompson
TRANSPORT: R. Phipps C. Barker A.Robey
TROPHIES: 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 herbs
EXHIBITS FOR SECTIONS 1 AND 2 WILL BE SHOWN IN THE MARQUEE
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” or 10cm tops)
16. 6 Runner beans
17. Longest Runner bean (First prize ONLY)
18. 3 Carrots ( tops removed 3” from the crown)
19. 3 Beetroots (tops removed 3” from the crown)
20. 3 Onions 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” 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” and tops neatened)
29. 8 Shallots ( on a plate of sand tops bent and tied)
30. Pair of Courgettes
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 or vegetable items (Min 5 different items 24 x 38 cm seed tray)
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)
40. Sculpture made from fruit and/or vegetables (Max space allowed 2’x2’)
CLASSES 34-37 MUST BE CLEAN BUT NOT POLISHED
RECIPE FOR SULTANA AND LEMON FRUIT CAKE (CLASS 41)
Ingredients:
300g / 12oz of Self Raising Flour TIN: 20.5cm / 8” Round, Lined
150g / 6oz of Margarine COOKING TIME: 1 to 1 ¼ hours
150g / 6oz of Caster Sugar OR until skewer comes out clean
30ml / 2 TBSP of Milk TEMPERATURE: Gas 4/ 350F/ 180C
225g / 9oz of Sultanas
3 Eggs
Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
Pinch of Salt
Method:
Mix Flour and salt, and rub into margarine
Stir in sugar and fruit
Beat eggs, milk, lemon juice and zest and mix in to dry till fully combined
Bake at Gas 4 (350F / 180C) for 1 to 1 ¼ hours 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 41-46 MUST BE ON A PLATE WITH A DOYLEY.
CLASSES
41. Sultanas and Lemon fruit cake (to given recipe on page 8)
42. Chocolate Victoria sponge ( to given recipe on page 11)
43. 5 Raisin cookies
44. 5 Welsh cakes
45. Quiche with crust (up to 8” diameter
46. MEN ONLY: 4 Chocolate muffins
47. Any bread loaf, machine may be used ( name variety, should be 1 day old)
CLASSES 48-53:
IF USING A SCREW TOP JAR, A SCREW TOP LID MUST BE USED, NO WAX
DISC NEEDED
NO CLIP TOP JARS TO BE USED
ALL PRESERVES MUST USE PLAIN LIDS
48. Jar of Home-made jam (Stoned fruit)
49. Jar of Home-made jam (Soft fruit)
50. Jar of Home-made jelly ( Sweet or savoury)
51. Jar of Home-made marmalade
52. Jar of Home-made chutney
53. Jar of any other preserve
54. Jar of Orange or lemon curd ( Wax disc and cellophane top)
55. 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
56. An item of embroidery
57. An item of Knitting, Crochet, Tatting or Lace work
58. An item of Paper craft (Including greetings cards or collage)
59. A fabric or wool toy
60. An item of any other soft craft e.g. Quilting, Sugar icing, Decorated box or Machine made
item
61. An item of Jewellery or bead work
62. An item of hard craft
RECIPE FOR CHOCOLATE VICTORIA SPONGE ( CLASS 42)
Ingredients:
Self raising flour TIN: 2x 7inch sandwich tin
Caster Sugar COOKING TIME: 25 minutes,
Butter TEMPERATURE: Gas 3/ 325F/ 160C
Margarine
3 eggs
1 Tablespoon Coco powder
1 Tablespoon Hot Chocolate Powder
For the butter cream:
2oz Margarine
4oz Icing sugar ( minus 2 Tablespoons, substitute this for 1 of Coco and 1 of Hot chocolate
powders)
Method:
Grease and line two 7 inch sandwich tins
Weigh the eggs and use the same weight of marg, sugar and flour
Cream sugar and marg in a bowl and sift flour, coco and hot chocolate together in a second
bowl
Add eggs and flour mixes to the creamed marg and sugar, alternating till full combined and
smooth
Place in tins and bake for 25 mins or until a skewer comes out clean, at Gas 3/ 325F/ 160C
For the Butter Cream: Sift dry ingredients into marg and beat till fluffy and smooth,
sandwich cooled cakes together
SECTION 5– ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
ENTRY FEE 25p PER EXHIBIT
ALL ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRIES RESTRICTED TO 3 ENTRIES PER CLASS
ALL ART ENTRIES MUST BE MOUNTED AND/OR FRAMED AND MAY BE
PROTECTED BY GLASS OR PLASTIC. PLEASE STATE IF ART IS ORIGINAL OR
COPIED FROM ANOTHER PAINTING/DRAWING
PHOTOGRAPHS NOT TO BE PROTECTED BY GLASS OR PLASTIC, AND MUST BE
MOUNTED
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE EXHIBITORS OWN WORK
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST: £1 2ND: 75p 3RD: 50p
JUDGE: Miss M. Carney(Art) and Mr B. Unitt-Jones (Photography)
CLASSES
63. An oil or acrylic painting
64. A landscape, building or seascape watercolour
65. A plant, flower or animal watercolour
66. A still life, any medium
67. A pen or graphite pencil sketch (May be tinted or washed)
68. A picture in any other medium e.g. pastel, crayon, mixed media or charcoal
69. A mounted photograph, THEME “Transport” 8” by 6” maximum photograph size
70. A mounted photograph, THEME “Statue” 8” by 6” maximum photograph size
71. A mounted photograph, THEME “Fete or Fair” 8” by 6” maximum photograph size
SECTION 6 – FLOWER ARRANGING
ENTRY FEE 25p PER EXHIBIT
FLOWERS MAY BE GROWN OR BOUGHT
PRIZE MONEY: CLASSES 72 & 73: 1ST: £2.00 2ND: £1.50 3RD: £1.00
CLASSES 74-76 : 1ST: £1.00 2ND: 75p 3RD: 50p
JUDGE: Mrs H. Davies
CLASSES
72. Space allowed 2' by 2' (Accessories may be used), THEME “Royal Wedding”
73. An arrangement using 7 flowers, space allowed 12” max overall, THEME “Harvest Festival”
74. A table decoration in an unusual container, space allowed 9” max overall ( fresh materials
only)
75. A lady's corsage using fresh and/or dried materials
76. A gentleman's buttonhole using fresh and/or dried materials
SECTION 7– CHILDREN NO ENTRY FORM OR FEE REQUIRED
FIRST NAME, SURNAME AND KEY STAGE TO BE WRITTEN ON THE BACK OR UNDER
SIDE OF ENTRIES
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ANY ENTRIES HOME ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW, THEY WILL
BE RETURNED TO YOU THROUGH SCHOOL, OR YOUR GUIDING LEADERS
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST: 70p 2ND: 40p 3RD: 30p
JUDGE: Mrs D. Gessey-Jones
CLASSES
77. Pupils at Thomas Barnes in Class One – Rainbow Fish
78. Pupils at Thomas Barnes in Class Two – Victorian art
79. Pupils at Thomas Barnes in Class Three – Art from Around the World
80. Pupils at Thomas Barnes in Class Four – Art in the Style of Lowry
81. Guides – TBC
82. Beavers – A Village of Minature Cup Houses
83. Cubs – TBC
KEY STAGE ONE AND UNDER (As of 31st August 2018)
84. Any item of art work
85. Any item of craft
KEY STAGE 2 AND UNDER (As of 31st August 2018)
86. A photograph you have taken
87. Any item of art or craft
KEY STAGES 3 AND 4 (As of 31st August 2018)
88. A photograph you have taken
89. Any item of art or craft
NOTE CLASS 92 IS OPEN TO ALL THREE AGE GROUPS
90. Any item made using a kit, for example Lego or Meccano
TROPHIES in this section are only awarded to the exhibitor who has the most place cards,
the winners name can be engraved on the trophy but at your own cost.
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