This year our show celebrates “Woodlands”. We are fortunate enough to live in a place where trees and woods are easily accessible and help us to enjoy and feel the natural world. They absorb carbon dioxide and in return give us oxygen. They provide shelter for many living creatures and they are a haven of peace and tranquillity. But they need to be looked after. To mention just one of our native trees, there are at least 3,400 ancient oaks in England, more than in the rest of continental Europe put together. Each tree, over 400 years old, supports more than 2000 other species from birds to fungi.
Last year we celebrated the Coronation of our King. He was a lone voice for better stewardship and understanding of our natural environment, long before the true impact of human activity on our planet became obvious to us all. So we hope that, as you take part in the show and create, arrange, bake or grow, something related to our precious woodlands, you think of their importance and how much we enjoy them and rely on them.
Bill Willmott, Chairman
Collection of Show Exhibitor Cards* and early show exhibits accepted.
Submission of late entries. Late entries will only be accepted if filled out using the official entry forms downloaded from HERE or available in the Village Hall on Friday.
Exhibitors collect official Show Exhibitor Cards and display their entries in the Village Hall.
Every exhibit must be accompanied by an official Show Exhibitor Card provided by the Show Stewards. Each card will indicate the exhibitor’s individual number and class number. Exhibitors are responsible for placing their card by their exhibit with their number uppermost.
The Village Hall will be closed to entrants and public while Judging takes place.
Show opens to the public. Tea and cakes available on the lawn.
Raffle drawn and presentation of prizes
16:15 - Exhibits not for sale are removed.
16:30 - Sale of exhibits begins.
Every exhibit must be accompanied by an official Show Exhibitor Card provided by the Show Stewards. Each card will indicate the exhibitor’s individual number and class number. Exhibitors are responsible for placing their card by their exhibit with their number uppermost.
Please contact any of the organising committee if you have any questions, or if you might consider volunteering to help with preparations for the show or organising on the day.
The Harry Seymour Cup
Best in Show (for the most overall points accumulated in all show categories). Donated by Mr and Mrs Seymour
The Adrian Lever Cup
Runner Up for Best in Show. Donated by Helen Lever in memory of her father
The Simon Master Cup
To the winner of the rose classes (i.e. An accumulation of points from Classes 1, 2 and 3). Donated by Mrs Master
The Douglas Morris Cup
For the best 5 stems of mixed herbaceous perennials of different varieties in a vase (Class 4). Donated by the East Knoyle branch of the Royal British Legion
The Battle Trophy
For the most points accumulated in the Flower category (Classes 1 to 13). Donated by Ben and Christine Battle
The Mackain-Bremner Cup
For the best Flower Arrangement (Class 13). Donated by Dawn Mackain-Bremner
The Anthony Claydon Memorial Cup
For the exhibit judged to be the most outstanding in the Vegetable categories (Classes 14 to 28). Donated by Mrs Claydon
The 100 Yards Cup
For the exhibit judged to be the most extraordinary in the Novelty Vegetable classes (Classes 30 to 34).
The Caroline Hyde Cup
For the most points accumulated in the Home Produce category (Classes 35 to 47). Donated by Mr and Mrs Hyde
The Charlie Cumberlege Cup
For the exhibit judged to be the best jam or jelly in the Home Produce category (Classes 35 and 38). Donated by Jo Cumberlege
The Helen Lever Cup
For the best exhibit by a 3 or 4 year old (Class 48). Donated by Helen Lever
The Village Hall Shield
For the most points accumulated overall in the 5 to 9 year-old children's category (Classes 49 to 51). Donated by Friends of the Village Hall
The Garden Club Shield
For the most points accumulated overall in the 10 to 14 year-old children's category (Classes 52 to 54). Donated by members of the Garden Club
The Hunter Cup
To the winner of the photography competition. Donated by Charles and Theresa Hunter
A poster for next year's show;
A poster for next year's show; maximum A4 size, in any medium (Special Prize of £15 for the winner!)..
Certificates will be awarded as follows - for any class with more than three entrants: 1st Prize (red), 2nd Prize (blue), 3rd Prize (yellow). In addition “Highly Commended” certificates may be awarded at the judge’s discretion.
Judges - The judges will not be residents of East Knoyle.
Class 1: 3 roses; single blooms.
Class 2: A bowl of mixed roses.
Class 3: One single stemmed rose.
Class 4: 5 stems of mixed herbaceous perennials * of different varieties in a vase.
Class 5: 5 stems of mixed annuals of different varieties in a vase.
Class 6: 3 dahlias; same variety or mixed.
Class 7: A display of sweet peas.
Class 8: An arrangement of any type of flower in a eggcup.
Class 9: 3 hydrangea flower stems in a vase.
Class 10: Three gladioli in a vase.
Class 11: Sunflowers; 3 blooms.
Class 12: A pot plant (includes cacti and succulents) in a pot no bigger than 15cm diameter (must have been in the competitor's possession for a minimum of 3 months).
Class 13: A flower arrangement on the theme of "A Woodland Wonderland", not exceeding 60cm in height or width. Bought flowers and materials may be used.
* A herbaceous perennial is a plant which dies down completely in winter. Woody plants such as hydrangeas or roses are NOT acceptable.
Class 14: 4 general-purpose onions not exceeding 250gms, dressed and tied with raffia.
Class 15: 4 red onions, not exceeding 250gms, dressed and tied with raffia.
Class 16: 9 shallots, not exceeding 30mm in diameter, dressed and tied with raffia.
Class 17: 3 garlic bulbs; dried, cleaned and the necks trimmed to 25mm.
Class 18: 3 carrots; any stump rooted variety, tops trimmed to 75mm.
Class 19: 5 white potatoes.
Class 20: 6 pea pods of any variety, shown on a plate.
Class 21: 3 globe beetroot, trimmed.
Class 22: 3 courgettes not exceeding 20cm in length.
Class 23: A pair of cucumbers, ridged.
Class 24: A pair of cucumbers, indoor.
Class 25: 6 runner bean pods.
Class 26: 6 dwarf bean pods.
Class 27: A truss of cherry tomatoes.
Class 28: 5 standard tomatoes on a plate; leave stalks on.
Class 29: A basket of mixed vegetables.
Class 30: The heaviest marrow.
Class 31: The longest runner bean.
Class 32: The longest carrot, as grown with foliage intact.
Class 33: The heaviest tomato; leave stalk on.
Class 34: The most bizarrely shaped vegetable.
For Home Produce classes all ingredients MUST be listed either on the jar or on a separate piece of paper (with the exception of Classes 45 & 46).
Class 35: Jar of jam of any fruit.
Class 36: Jar of marmalade of any flavour.
Class 37: Jar of lemon curd.
Class 38: Jar of jelly, made from any fruit.
Class 39: Jar of chutney of any flavour.
Class 40: A sourdough loaf of bread; hand made.
Class 41: A 2lb loaf of white bread - hand made.
Class 42: 3 cheese scones.
Class 43: A savoury flan, approx. 20cm in diameter. .
Class 44: 4 cupcakes decorated with icing of any sort.
Class 45: Gentlemen's Challenge; A Coffee Walnut Cake. View recipe
Class 46: Technical Challenge: a Black Forest Gateau. View recipe
Class 47: A latticed fruit tart, made from any fruit.
For all children’s classes, the exhibitor’s age MUST be clearly stated on all exhibits, if necessary on a separate piece of paper placed next to the exhibit.
Ages 3 to 4
Class 48: A drawing or painting of a tree (max. size A4).
Ages 5 to 9
Class 49: A flower arrangement in a jam-jar.
Class 50: A woodland spirit face on a plate using leaves, twigs, moss, etc..
Class 51: Five decorated biscuits or cookies.
Ages 10 to 14
Class 52: Handwriting challenge: A short poem of your choice, copied out and illustrated on a sheet of paper (max. size A4).
Class 53: A flower arrangement in a vase.
Class 54: Six decorated cupcakes.
Ages 5 to 14
Class 55: A poster for next year's show; maximum A4 size, in any medium (Special Prize of £15 for the winner!).
Note - to qualify for class 55, all competitors MUST have entered AT LEAST one additional class (from 49 to 54 inclusive).
Children Under 15
Class 56: Woodlands.
Adults
Class 57: Trees.
Class 58: A celebration.
Class 59: A Landscape or Seascape.
Class 60: Animals.
The organising committee are extremely grateful for the help we receive every year from local businesses and individuals. They have all given and continue to give generously, either in the form of cups or donations and sometimes both, without which we would simply not be able to run the show.
With thanks to Andrew and Emma from A S Wood Limited for designing, building and maintaining the website.