Horticulture & Domestic Produce
Class 1 – Six hen eggs, tinted.
Class 2 – Six hen eggs, brown.
Class 3 – Six bantam eggs, any colour
All egg entries to be displayed on a plate.
CHILDRENS’ CLASSES:
Entry fee 50p per class
A small prize is available to each child who enters these classes but who does not win a prize
CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE:
Class 4 – A painting of the Royal Wedding on A4 paper.
Class 5 – An edible matching necklace and bracelet.
Class 6 – 5 decorated buns (judged on decoration only).
Class 7 – A decorated egg.
CHILDREN AGED 6 YEARS AND UNDER 10 YEARS:
Class 8 – (Children aged 6 & 7) Handwriting: Write the rhyme ‘Ring o’ ring o’ roses‘ in pencil. No illustrations.
Class 9 – (Children aged 8 & 9) Handwriting: Write the first verse of the National Anthem’ with an ink pen. No illustrations.
Class 10 – 2 Gingerbread men (or women) (currants may be used for faces, no other decoration)
Class 11 – A model of a village church from empty boxes and containers. Can be painted. (no model figures, max. Size 50cm x 50cm)
Class 12 – An animal from vegetable. (No man-made accessories with the exception of cocktail sticks. Please take care not to use fruit.)
CHILDREN AGED 10 YEARS AND UNDER 13 YEARS:
Class 13 – A secret, miniature garden – max. size 30 cm x 40cm
Class 14 – A life-sized scarecrow
Class 15 – A decorated iPod cover
Class 16 – A chocolate cake to a given recipe. (Recipe at back of schedule)
TEENAGE CLASSES: AGED 13 – to, and including, 16 YEARS:
Class 17 – A mixed herb planter, max. size 12” diameter
Class 18 – 5 squares Millionaire’s Shortbread
Class 19 – A decorated photo frame
Class 20 – A painting – any medium (limited to one entry per child)
CADE LAMB CLASS (Main Show Schedule)
There is a class for a cade lamb presented by the Judge to a child under 14 years of age in the Sheep section of the Show. Please apply to the Show Secretaries for an entry form. Telephone: 0115 963 3654. Closing date for entries in this class is Friday 2 September 2011.
MAN IN THE KITCHEN:
Entry fee 50p per class
Class 22 – Open to Gentlemen of all ages.
Crushed Pineapple Fruit Cake – to a given recipe
BAKING CLASSES: Entry fee 50p per class
Class 23 – A Fruit Cake to a given recipe.
Class 24 – A Vegetable Flan (no meat, fish or cream).
Class 25 – A Bramley Apple tart (pastry base & top)
Class 26 – Viennese finger biscuits dipped in chocolate.
Class 27 – Five florentines
Class 28 – Five iced cupcakes
Class 29 – A carrot cake to a given recipe (recipe given at the back of the Schedule).
Class 30 – Five savoury scones (no meat, fish or cream).
Class 31 – Speciality bread.
Class 32 – A plaited loaf.
Class 33 – Five bread rolls.
RECIPES
CHOCOLATE CAKE: For Class 16
125g / 5oz sifted Self Raising Flour
1 tsp baking powder
150g / 6 oz soft margarine
150g / 6 oz caster sugar
25g / 1oz cocoa powder
3 eggs
Pre-heat oven to gas mark 4, 350°f /180°c.
Prepare two 17.5cm (7”) approx sponge tins, no less than 4cm (1½”) deep.
Take a large roomy mixing bowl and sift flour, cocoa and baking powder into it. Add all the other ingredients to the bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Divide the mixture between the tins and bake on the centre shelf of the oven for about 25 minutes. When cool, sandwich together with a suitable filling, and dust the top with icing sugar.
FRUIT CAKE: For Class 24
200g / 8 oz plain flour
300g / ¾lb mixed dried fruit
1 level teaspoon baking powder
50g / 2 oz peel
50g / 2 oz cherries
3 eggs
150g / 6 oz butter
150g / 6 oz caster sugar
50g / 2 oz ground almonds
rind of half a lemon
A little milk if necessary
Pre-heat oven to gas mark 3, 300°f /150°c.
Line a 17.5cm (7”) approx diameter round cake tin. Sieve flour and baking powder. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs. Fold in flour. Add all other ingredients, mix thoroughly. Put in prepared tin and bake for 2 hours or until cooked.
FROSTED CARROT CAKE: for Class 30
150ml / 5fl oz rape seed oil
3 large eggs
1½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
100 g / 4 oz chopped walnuts (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
125g / 5 oz caster sugar
200g / 8 oz peeled carrot, finely grated
150g / 6 oz plain or wholemeal flour
pinch of salt
1½ teaspoons baking powder
Pre-heat oven to gas mark 4, 350°f/180°c
Frosting
37.5g / 1½ oz Philadelphia cream cheese
12.5g / ½ oz butter
100g / 4oz icing sugar
¼ tsp almond essence
Prepare one deep round 20cm (8”) approx. diameter cake tin allowing room to rise.
Beat sugar and eggs together, and then beat in the oil. Gradually stir in all other ingredients. Put into tin and bake for 1 hour or until cooked. Beat all frosting ingredients together and cover top of cake when cold.
CRUSHED PINEAPPLE CAKE: For class 22 “Man in the Kitchen”:
110g / 4 oz glacé cherries (halved)
208g / 7½ oz crushed pineapple
165g / 6 oz soft brown sugar
3 eggs
220g / 8 oz butter
220 g / 8 oz self raising flour
450g / 1 lb mixed fruit
Pre-heat oven to gas mark 4, 350°f/180°c
Prepare one deep round 20cm (8”) diameter cake tin allowing room to rise.
Place all the ingredients apart from the flour and eggs in a pan on a low heat, stir continuously and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool. Stir in the flour; add beaten eggs, a little at a time. Put into tin and bake for 1 to 1½ hours until cooked.
PRESERVE CLASSES: Entry fee 50p per class
All jars should have lids appropriate to the class.
Class 34 – Jar of Blackcurrant Jam.
Class 35 – Jar of Raspberry Jam.
Class 36 – Jar of Stoned Fruit Jam.
Class 37 – Jar of Lemon Curd – cellophane lids are ideal
Class 38 – Jar of Marmalade – citrus fruit only.
Class 39 – Jar of Jelly.
Class 40 – Jar of Chutney.
Class 41 – Jar of Strawberry Jam
Class 42 – A small bottle of Sloe Gin (displayed in a clear bottle showing date)
FLORAL ART: Entry fee £1 per class
THE THEME FOR 2011 IS ‘’CELEBRATING ONE CENTURY IN FARMING”
(Celebrating the Mawer family’s centenary of farming in Eakring)
An exhibit: is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space specified below. Plant material must predominate in all classes. More than one placement may be included.
Staging is on 6’ tables covered in black plastic approx. 2’3” in depth and 2’ 6”from the floor. In all classes the space allowed is 2’6” wide. 2’ 3” deep and 3’ high except in the petite class (class 47). All exhibits must be the unaided work of the exhibitor. Exhibits may be brought assembled or be assembled in the marquee. The show is judged under the rules of the Southwell and District Agricultural Society.
Class 43 – TASTE THE GOODNESS (novice class). An exhibit featuring farm produce. Open to any person who has not won a first prize at the Southwell Ploughing Match & Show.
Class 44 – LET’S CELEBRATE. An exhibit depicting the 100th anniversary of farming in this area
Class 45 – SHOOTING PARTY. An exhibit depicting a country estate
Class 46 – THE WELLOW MAYPOLE. An exhibit depicting any aspect of the maypole.
Class 47 – A POCKET FULL OF POSIES. A petite exhibit not exceeding 25 cms in width, depth and height and to include aromatic plant material.
Class 48 – THE MOMPESSON CROSS. Craft exhibit, a decorated cross made out of plant material to fit into a space 2’3” in depth and 2’ 6” wide, height optional. The cross may be staged lying down flat or supported with a wedge.
HANDICRAFT/PAINTING CLASSES: Entry fee 50p per class
All exhibits should be the handiwork of the exhibitor and should not have been exhibited at the Southwell Ploughing Match and Show before. Work is judged on quality and skill – kits may be used.
Class 49 – A sewn article
Class 50 – A knitted article
Class 51 – Canvas Work (to include tapestry) & counted thread work
Class 52 – An embroidered article – either hand or machine stitched.
* Due to the high number of entries in the painting classes, competitors are now limited to one entry in classes 53, 54, 55 and 20. Multiple entries in all other classes are welcomed.
Class 53 – A painting in oils, mounted or framed*
Class 54 – A watercolour painting, mounted or framed*
Class 55 – A painting in acrylic, mounted or framed*
Class 20 – Junior Class (up to 16 years of age) – a painting, any medium*
Class 56 – Any hand-carved item in wood.
Class 57 – Horn walking stick – any type of horn.
Class 58 – Wooden walking stick – one or two pieces, any style.
FLOWER CLASSES: Entry fee 50p per class
Please note: Vases are not provided.
Class 59 – Dahlias – Large Cactus (over 6″ dia.) One vase of three.
Class 60 – Dahlias – Small Cactus (below 6″ dia.) One vase of three.
Class 61 – Dahlias – Large Decorative (over 6″ dia.) One vase of three.
Class 62 – Dahlias – Small Decorative (below 6″ dia.) One vase of three.
Class 63 – Dahlias – Pom-pom (not to exceed 2″ dia.) One vase of three.
Class 64 – Chrysanthemums – Spray. One vase of three stems.
Class 65 – Roses – Floribunda, three sprays – any variety.
Class 66 – Roses – Hybrid T, three blooms – any variety.
Class 67 – A decorated mixed autumn planter
Class 68 – A collection of mixed garden flowers.
Class 69 – One potted geranium – in bloom.
Class 70 – One foliage house plant.
Class 71 – One flowering pot plant.
Class 72 – A Fuchsia.
All horticultural exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor. Commercial growers may enter the main fruit and vegetable sections but only one entry per class will be accepted.
FRUIT CLASSES: Entry fee 50p per class
1st Prize £3, 2nd Prize £2, 3rd Prize £1
Class 73 – Five dessert apples, any variety.
Class 74 – Five cooking apples, any variety.
Class 75 – Blackberries, one plate of twelve.
Class 76 – Autumn Raspberries, one plate of twelve
Class 77 – Five pears, any variety.
Class 78 – Heaviest Bramley Apple
Class 79 – Plate of any Fruit not previously listed.
VEGETABLE CLASSES: Entry fee 50p per class
Class 80 – Five runner beans.
Class 81 – Carrots – three, tapering with tap roots.
Class 82 – Carrots – three, other than long.
Class 83 – Beetroot – three with tops.
Class 84 – Pair of marrows.
Class 85 – The heaviest marrow.
Class 86 – Onions – round, three without tops.
Class 87 – Onions – flat, three without tops.
Class 88 – Five tomatoes, round.
Class 89 – Shallots – nine pickling (not above1” in diameter)
Class 90 – Parsnips – one pair – tops trimmed to 3″ in length.
Class 91 – Cauliflower – one pair, foliage trimmed.
Class 92 – Cabbages – one pair, round.
Class 93 – Leeks – three, any variety.
Class 94 – Five coloured potatoes.
Class 95 – Five white potatoes.
Class 96 – The heaviest pumpkin.
Class 97 – Any vegetable of a variety not previously listed.
CHILDRENS PET COMPETITION:
Class 21 RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
This class is open to all children under 16 years of age. It is designed to test the knowledge you have of your pet, and the health and condition of your pet.
Part 1: You will be asked five questions by the judge about your pet. The questions will be pre-set by the judge, and will be related to your age. Therefore, it is important that you remember to FILL IN YOUR AGE AND THE TYPE OF ANIMAL YOUR PET IS ON THE ENTRY FORM.
Part 2: Any animal will be considered, your pet will only be judged on its health and condition and not on its superiority as a pedigree animal.
After completing the entry form, you will be given an exhibitors number. Judging will commence at 10.30 am at the Dog Show tent. Small children may be accompanied by an adult but should be allowed to answer the questions alone.
The Society would be grateful if both parents and children would remember that it is both cruel and dangerous to leave animals in cars on a hot day. Small caged animals may be left in the shade near the judging tent, but at the risk and responsibility of the owner.