REGISTERED CHARITY No Horticultural & Homecraft Section ANNUAL SHOW. Tuesday 22nd August Closing date for entries:

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1 Hawkshead Agricultural Society REGISTERED CHARITY No Horticultural & Homecraft Section ANNUAL SHOW Tuesday 22nd August 2017 Closing date for entries: Sunday 23rd July 2017 New for 2017: An Auction of Produce To be Held in the Horticultural Marquee around 4.15pm

2 RULES OF EXHIBITION HORTICULTURAL & HOMECRAFT SECTION NON MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY PAY FOR ADMISSION TO THE SHOW 1. Classes are open to everyone, except where otherwise stated. 2. No competitor may have more than ONE entry in any class, and no exhibit may be entered in more than one class 3. All exhibits in the Flower and Vegetable Classes (but not in the Floral Art) must have been grown on land owned or cultivated by the competitor 4. All exhibits must be the work of the competitor and must with the exception of wines be made in the last 12 months, No fresh cream to be used in any cookery classes. 5. In awarding prizes in the Handicraft Section, originality, suitability of materials, pattern and stitch are considered. For all Handicraft entries, including Children s Classes, exhibitors must indicate on the entry form whether this is an original design. 6. The Committee may refuse any entry, sub-divide any class, determine the class in which an exhibit may be judged and withhold any prize. In the Children s Classes if more than 11 entries are received in a class, a Fifth Prize will be given. 7. The Committee may appoint a member or members to inspect the gardens of competitors before the Show. 8. The Judges may withhold or divide any prize, their decision shall be final. 9. Protests or objections must be lodged, in writing, with the Horticultural Secretary before 2.00p.m. on Show Day. 10. All Winners to be responsible for the engraving of Trophies. 11. In the event of the show being cancelled due to circumstances out of our control Horticultural entry money may be held until the following year s show to save on administration. INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPETITORS ENTRY FEES: Adults 50p per entry Children under 16 years 10p per entry All competitors under 16 years of age on Show Day entering in CHILDREN S CLASSES must state their name and age in years and months on the entry forms. Entries must be made out on the forms provided and be forwarded, together with remittance for entry fees, to reach the Horticultural Society Secretary BEFORE SUNDAY 23rd July 2017 A LATE ENTRY FEE OF 1 WILL BE ADDED FOR EACH ENTRY RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE. The Secretary will supply special Competition Labels to each competitor, these labels must be sealed by the competitor and FIRMLY ATTACHED TO EACH EXHIBIT according to the class number stated thereon. Competitors must stage their exhibits in the Tent BEFORE 10.00am on Show Day, when the tent will be closed for judging. The Committee will take the greatest of care of all exhibits but it is a condition of entry that the Society will not be responsible for any loss or damage of same. In order to collect exhibits and prize money competitors must present their prize cards at the horticultural tent at 3.30pm. PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID OUT IN THE TENT AT 4.00p.m.

3 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FLOWERS - VEGETABLES - EGGS - COOKERY CHILDREN S CLASSES - PHOTOGRAPHY - ART HANDICRAFTS - FLORAL ART - LOCAL CLASSES PRIZE MONEY: Adults: First 3.00 Second 2.00 Third 1.00 Children: First 1.00 Second 80p Third 70p Fourth 60p Fifth 50p CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE BEST EXHIBIT IN EACH SECTION *************************************************************************** THE FRED BROCKBANK TROPHY: Will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in the Flower Classes. THE NAYLOR CHALLENGE CUP: Will be awarded to the most successful competitor in the Vegetable Classes. Competitors must be resident in Hawkshead or the neighbouring civil parishes of Skelwith, Claife, Coniston or Satterthwaite. THE HUGHES TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor with the Best Decorative Exhibit in the floral art classes. THE WINIFRED HEELIS CUP: Will be presented to the competitor with the most points in the Floral Art Classes. THE ATTWOOD TROPHY: Will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in the Horticultural & Homecraft Section of the Show. THE RUSLAND TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor with the most points in the Children s Art Classes. THE HAWKSHEAD CO-OPERATIVE CENTENARY TROHPY: Will be awarded to the exhibitor under 16 years of age, with the most points in the Children s Classes. THE MACAN TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor with the best Exhibit in the Handicraft Classes. THE JOHN CLEGG TROPHY: Will be awarded to the amateur photographer with the Best Exhibit in class 134 THE SANDYS TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor with the most points in the Vegetable Classes. THE OUTGATE TROPHY & A SPECIAL COOKERY PRIZE: Will be awarded to the competitor with the most points in the Cookery Classes. THE BETTY TAYLOR TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor with the Best Exhibit in the Cookery Classes. THE JACQUELYN MUIR TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor under 16 years, with the Best Exhibit in the Children s Cookery Classes. THE HAYES GARDEN WORLD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY: Will be awarded for the Best Garden with the most attractive planting of flowers designed to enhance a residential property. A Local Class. THE DEWHURST SHIELD: Will be awarded to the competitor under 16 years of age, with the Best Exhibit in the Children s Handicraft Classes.

4 THE JOHN TODD TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor with the Best Exhibit in the Vegetable Classes (not including the Display of Vegetables) THE HAWKSHEAD ARTISTS CHALLEGE CUP: Will be awarded for the best exhibit in the Art Classes. THE GRANVILLE HARTLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY: Will be awarded to the Competitor with the most points in art classes. THE JOAN RAMSBOTTOM TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor with the most points in the children s cookery classes. THE PRESIDENT S TROPHY: Will be awarded for the President s favourite exhibit, chosen from all classes. THE YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD: Will be awarded to the competitor 8 years and under with the most points in the children s classes. THE HAWKSHEAD OUTDOOR LTD CHALLENGE TROPHY: Will be awarded to the commercial property with the most attractive floral display. A Local Class. THE HARRY PARKER TROPHY: Will be awarded for the best exhibit in the children s art classes. THE BIRKWRAY TROPHY: Will be awarded to the competitor with the most points in the egg classes. THE HAWKSHEAD RELISH TROPHY: Will be awarded for the Best Exhibit in the Preserve and Chutney classes. THE JOY HODGSON MEMORIAL TROPHY: Will be awarded for the secretary s favourite exhibit chosen from all classes. THE HAYDOCK TROPHY: Will be awarded for the Best Exhibit in the Flower Classes. Presented by Brenda & Edgar Haydock. New Trophy. ALL THE ABOVE TROPHIES WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE HORTICULTURAL MARQUEE AT APPROXIMATELY 3.30pm FOLLOWED BY AN AUCTION OF PRODUCE HORTICULTURAL COMMITTEE 2017 Chair Person: Mrs J P Muir Secretary: Mrs Joanne Merryfield, 2 Heelis Place, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NB Tel: Joannestella37@mail.com Mrs J Arnold, Mr G Belcher, Mrs P Bennett, Miss C Pritchard, Mr & Mrs A Davies, Miss G Fletcher, Miss S Fuller, Mrs J Glaister, Mrs J Gunner, Miss D Gregg, Mrs L J Bath, Mrs L Morris, Miss L Wilson, Mrs S Wilson, Mr & Mrs M Riggs, Mr & Mrs K Worthington, Mr Ken Lomax, Mr Andrew Wilson. LIFE MEMBERS: Mrs M.E Dewhurst, Mr E.O Haydock, Mrs B Haydock and Mrs J Pollard

5 FLOWER CLASSES Exhibitors are requested to name varieties, if possible, for the interest of all. Exhibitors must use containers provided unless stated. (class 3) Sponsored by Mr Peter Naylor, Osprey Gifts and Interiors (Grasmere), Hayes Garden World, Grasmere Garden Villageand and The Red Lion Class 1 Six Calendulas (not French or African Marigolds) Class 2 Sweet Peas, six spikes mixed Class 3 A Bowl of Nasturtiums (bowl limit 7 /18cm) Provide your own bowl. Class 4 Five different kinds of cut Annuals, One bloom, spike or spray of each kind, to be named Class 5 A Geranium in a pot max 9 Class 6 Three Phlox Class 7 Herbaceous Perennials, Five different cuts Class 8 One spray from each of three different flowering shrubs Class 9 Three decorative Dahlias, long stems Class 10 Three Cactus Dahlias, long stems Class 11 Three Pompom Dahlias, long stems Class 12 Three spikes Gladioli any variety Class 13 Three stems of Hydrangea Class 14 One Lily Stem Class 15 A Fuchsia in a pot, max 9 Class 16 A Cactus or Succulent in a pot, max 9 Class 17 One Specimen Rose CHILDREN S FLOWER CLASSES Sponsored by Mrs J P Muir, Lily Lou s Florist, Mr Peter Naylor and Grasmere Garden Village Class 18 Cress grown in a tea cup (children 8 years and under) Class 19 One specimen bloom any Variety (children 9 years and under 16) VEGETABLE CLASSES Sponsored by Cumbria Legendary Ales, Hawkshead Brewery, Buckle Yeat Guest House, Wm McClure Ltd, The Tower Bank Arms and Hayes Garden World Class 20 Six Tomatoes Cherry Class 21 Six Tomatoes other than Cherry Class 22 One Cucumber Class 23 Six Pods of Peas Class 24 One Lettuce Class 25 Six French or Runner Beans

6 VEGETABLE CLASSES (continued) Class 26 Longest Runner Bean Class 27 Six Broad Beans Class 28 Three Onions from seed Class 29 Three Onions from set Class 30 Heaviest Onion Class 31 Six Shallots Class 32 One Cauliflower Class 33 One Cabbage Class 34 Three Courgettes Class 35 Three Carrots Class 36 Three Beet, globe or long Class 37 3 x Sticks of Rhubarb Class 38 Four Potatoes Class 39 Bunch of Parsley Class 40 A Vase of Herbs tied, Four varieties NAMED Class 41 One Vegetable Marrow, judged for TABLE QUALITY Class 42 Two specimens of any one vegetable not previously classified in Schedule, To be NAMED Class 43 Two specimens of any one fruit Near Sawrey Keeping it Cumbrian Pleased to be supporting the Hawkshead Show lakeland country inn real ales fine wines log fire garden get-togethers table talk stay relax unwind...

7 CHILDREN S VEGETABLE CLASSES Sponsored by Mrs J P Muir, Gillbank Estate and Lishman and Jones (Builders) Ltd Class 44 Three Raddish grown from seed by you (children 8 years and under) Class 45 Three Beans grown by seed by you, Not Baked (children 9 years and under 16) EGG CLASSES Sponsored by Ann Tysons Guest House, J A & R Geldard and Sons, Patterson Boat Works, The Kings Arms To be shown on sawdust, flat plates for those to be broken (Provided) Class 46 Three Large Hen eggs Brown or Tinted Class 47 Three Large Hen eggs, Any other Colour Class 48 Three Bantam eggs Brown or Tinted Class 49 Three Bantam eggs, Any other Colour Class 50 Three Large Hen eggs or Bantam, Different Colours Class 51 Six eggs Large or Bantam, Any Colour Class 52 One Supreme Hen egg Class 53 One Supreme Bantam egg Class 54 One Large or Bantam egg, To be broken Class 55 Three Duck eggs Proud sponsor of the Hawkshead Show Big thanks to everyone involved for all their hard work and hope its a great success Proud sponsor of the Hawkshead Show

8 COOKERY CLASSES (including Preserves) Exhibitors please note: NO FRESH CREAM TO BE USED Sponsored by Hawkshead & Outgate Womens Institute, Hawkshead Relish Co Ltd, Low Graythwaite Hall, Walker Ground Manor B&B and Grasmere Gingerbread Class 56 A Granary Loaf Class 57 A Loaf of Bread made in a Bread Machine Class 58 One Flatbread Class 59 A Fruit Loaf to Butter no yeast Class 60 A Savoury Pie not to exceed 7 Class 61 Four Pieces of Caramel Shortbread Class 62 Three items using Citrus Class 63 A Victoria sponge cake made in 1 tin split and Jam filled Class 64 Four Pieces of Gingerbread Class 65 A Rich Fruit Cake 10 / 25cm diameter maximum Class 66 A Rainbow Cake Class 67 A Lemon Drizzle cake Class 68 A Coffee Cake Men Only Class Class 69 An Apple Pie on a saucer Class 70 Two Vanilla Slice Class 71 Six Peppermint Creams Class 72 A Dish of Light Rum Butter Class 73 A Dish of Dark Rum butter Class 74 Bottle of Sloe Gin Class 75 Bottle of Homemade Lemonade Class 76 Bottle of Damson Gin

9 COOKERY CLASSES (continued) Class 77 Jar of Fruit Curd to be named Not Lemon Class 78 Jar of Fruit Jelly any variety to be named Class 79 Jar of Marmalade any variety to be named Class 80 Jar of Raspberry Jam Class 81 Jar of Jam other than Raspberry Class 82 Jar of Chutney any variety to be named Class 83 A Jar of Pickles For classes jars, bottles and lids should not display company names or decorative presentation CHILDREN S COOKERY CLASSES Exhibitors please note: NO FRESH CREAM TO BE USED Sponsored by D K Atkinson (Electrical Contractors) Ltd, Motorbody ARC, Hawkshead Relish Co Ltd, West Vale Country House and Grasmere Gingerbread Class 84 Four Fruit Scones (children 8 years and under) Class 85 A Homemade Pizza (children 9 years and 16) Class 86 Four Chocolate Rice Krispie cakes (children 8 years and under) Class 87 Four Pieces of Flapjack (children 9 years and under 16) Class 88 A Decorated Cake To Be Judged On Decoration only (children 9 years and under 16) Class 89 Four Melting Momments (children under 16 years) Class 90 Four Decorated Biscuits (children 8 years and under) Class 91 Four Viennese fingers Chocolate Dipped (children under 16 years) Class 92 An Individual Fruit Salad (children under 16 years) Class 93 Four Shortbread Biscuits (children 8 years and under) Class 94 An Individual Cold Sweet/Pudding (children 9 years and under 16) Class 95 A Bacon and Egg Pie On a saucer (Children under 16 years) Good Luck from us All x

10 CHILDREN S ART CLASSES Sponsored by Schofield & Schofield, Pandora Signs, The Queens Head Hotel, Fitzwilliam Gallery, Pandora Signs and Tigers Eye All Childrens handicraft and Artwork to be done on A4 Paper or Card unless Otherwise Stated Class 96 A Picture in Wax Crayons (children 8 years and under) Class 97 A Drawing in Lead Pencil only (children 9 years under 16) Class 98 A Drawing in any Medium (children under 16 years) Class 99 A Picture in any Medium (children 4 years and under) This is a non competitive class and certificates will be given instead of prize money Class 100 A Painting in any Medium (children 8 years and under) Class 101 A Painting in any Medium (children 9 years and under 16) Class 102 Design your own Magazine Cover (Children under 16 years) Class 103 A Poster for Hawkshead Show 2018, not computerised A4 size The only words to be used are Hawkshead Show Tuesday 21st August 2018 The winning entry will be used to advertise the show around the village and surrounding areas (Children under 16 years) Class 104 A Collage using any Medium/Materials (children 8 years and under) Class 105 A Collage using any Medium/Materials (children 9 years and under 16) A gift voucher, courtesy of Grosvenor House Papers Ltd (papermilldirect), will be awarded to the competitor with the most points in the Children s Art Classes.

11 CHILDREN S HANDICRAFT CLASSES Sponsored by D K Atkinson (Electrical Contractors) Ltd, Gillbank Estate, Gill Jepson, West Vale Country House and Grosvenor House Papers Ltd. Class 106 An Article in any Craft using Soft Materials (children 8 years and under) Class 107 An Article in any Craft using Hard Materials (children 9 years and under 16) Class 108 Any Handmade Article in Needlecraft (children 9 years and under 16) Class 109 An Original Model made from recycled materials (children 8 years and under) Class 110 An Item of Jewellery (children 9 years and under 16) Class 111 A Decorated Stone (children 8 years and under) Class 112 A Decorated T Shirt (children 9 years and under 16) Class 113 An Edible Monster (children 8 years and under), Class 114 A Handmade Greetings Card for a special Occasion (Children 9 years and under 16) Class 115 A Shoe Box with as many items as it will hold beginning with the letter S to include a list (children 8 years and under) Class 116 A Match Box with as many items it will hold beginning with the letter C to include a list (children under 16 years) Class 117 Handwriting: Four Lines from your favourite Book (children 8 years and under) Class 118 Handwriting: Any Twelve lines from your Favourite Poem (Children 9 years and under 16) Class 119 A Piece of Creative Handwriting maximum one A4 side of paper Must be your own work (children under 16 years) D K Atkinson Electrical Contractors Ltd 7 Lower Stonecroft, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0AR Tel: Mob: atkinson.electrical@btconnect.com Best Wishes to Hawkshead Show

12 PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES Photographs to be MOUNTED ON WHITE CARD ONLY, NO TITLES TO BE SHOWN MOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 9" x 7" (230mm x 180mm) Sponsored by Owen Bayliss Digital Services, Merlin House B&B, Collins and Butterworth Pharmacy, Patsy Derry Photography, Mountain Goat Tours and Thompson Ground Farm Holiday Cottages Class 120 A Colour or Monochrome Photograph of Hawkshead Class 121 A Colour Photograph of a Rural Scene location to be named Class 122 Flower or Flowers a Colour or Monochrome Photograph Class 123 Spring or Summer a Colour Photograph Class 124 A Photograph of Native Cumbrian wildlife Class 125 People at Play a Colour of Monochrome Photograph Class 126 A Black and White Photograph Class 127 A Landscape a colour or Monochrome Photograph Proud to support Hawkshead Show CHILDREN S PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES Sponsored by Lakeland Hideaways Cottages, Owen Bayliss Digital Services, Ees Wyke Country House and Thompson Ground Farm Holiday Cottages Class 128 Best Selfie taken with a smart phone or Tablet, No larger than 7 x 5 Colour Photograph (children 8 years and under) Class 129 My Pet No Larger than 7x 5 Colour Photograph (Children 9 years and under 16)

13 p p s ad ART CLASSES Art work to be framed and with string ready for hanging. Frame size NOT to exceed 24 x 20 (610mm x 508mm) Signatures to be covered. Sponsored by Summer Hill Country House and Grosvenor House Papers Ltd. Class 130 A Painting in Watercolours Class 131 A Black and White Drawing in pencil, pen or charcoal Class 132 A Picture in any medium excluding watercolours & black and white Class 133 A Picture using black, white and one other colour Class 134 A Picture or Painting of Wildlife Class 135 A Cartoon or Caricature A special prize (voucher for 2 people to attend a workshop ) will be awarded to the best exhibit in the Art Classes, courtesy of Grosvenor House Papers Ltd (papermilldirect). HANDICRAFT CLASSES Please indicate approximate size of exhibits on the entry form (e.g. Quilts, rugs) To allow plenty of room when displaying handicraft. Would those competitors who know they are unable to bring their entries on show day please inform the Horticultural secretary by (Sunday evening August the 20th) so that bench space will not be reserved for them unnecessarily. Sponsored by Belle Green Farm B&B Class 136 A Hand Knitted Tea Cosy Class 137 Any Hand Knitted Garment Class 138 A Handmade Doorstop Class 139 A Hand Knitted Garment in 4 ply or thinner yarn Class 140 A Piece of Homemade Jewellery Class 141 An Article in Crochet Class 142 A Child s Handmade Toy (not knitted) Class 143 A Gift Wrapped Ball Class 144 A Handmade Greetings Card Class 145 An Article in Needlework Class 146 An Article in Soft Materials not covered by any other class Class 147 An Article in Hard Materials not covered by any other class

14 FLORAL ART CLASSES No entry to exceed 24 x 24 (610mm x 610mm) of bench space, height optional unless otherwise stated. Accessories allowed unless otherwise stated. Sponsored by Mr Peter Naylor and Sawrey House Hotel Class 148 A vase of Mixed Garden Flowers & Foliage Men Only Class Class Flowers, 2 Leaves and a piece of wood Class 150 Reflection an arrangement Incorporating a Mirror Class 151 This Green and Pleasant Land using Fresh Foliage, Seedheads and Grasses Class 152 A Miniature not to exceed 4 Class 153 A Flower Arrangement Celebrating the Queens Saphire Jubilee Class 154 An Arrangement for Harvest Class 155 Time for Tea A petite arrangement in or incorporating a Tea Pot/ Tea Cup 9 overall Class 156 A Vase of your Favourite Garden Flowers CHILDREN S FLORAL ART CLASSES Sponsored by Hayes Garden World, The Old School House B&B Class 157 A Sporting event on a biscuit Tin Lid ( children 8 years and under) Class 158 An Arrangement of Garden Flowers and Foliage (Children 9 years and under 16) Class 159 An Arrangement in or Incorporating a Jam Jar (Children under 16 years). To help with displaying the floral art classes would competitors who know they will be unable to bring their entries on show day please inform the Horticultural Secretary by Sunday evening (August 20th) so that bench space will not be reserved for them unnecessarily.

15 We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year in sponsoring our Horticultural Classes Mrs. J.P. Muir D.K. Atkinson (Electrical Contractors) Ltd. Lily Lou's of Ambleside Owen Bayliss Digital Services Ann Tysons House B & B Hawkshead & Outgate Womens Institute Hawkshead Brewery Ltd. The Red Lion Inn Wm. McClure Ltd. Merlin House B & B Motorbody ARC Ltd. Pandora Signs Low Graythwaite Hall Walker Ground Manor B & B Ees Wyke Country House The Kings Arms Hotel Summer Hill Country House B & B Hayes Garden World Sawrey House Hotel The Old School House B & B Lishman & Jones (Builders) Thompson Ground Farm Holiday Cottages The Queens Head Hotel LOCAL CLASSES 2017 Lakeland Hideaway Cottages Hawkshead Relish Ltd. Peter Naylor J.A. & R. Geldard and Sons Cumbria Legendary Ales Buckle Yeat Guest House The Fitzwilliam Galleries Schofield & Schofield Grasmere Gingerbread Belle Green Farm B & B Patterson Boat Works Osprey Gifts & Interiors (Grasmere) Collins & Butterworth (Pharmacy) Gillbank Estate The Tower Bank Arms Patsy Derry Photography West Vale Country House Gill Jepson Mountain Goat Tours Grasmere Garden Village Tigers Eye Grosvenor House Papers Ltd. The Hayes Garden World Perpetual Challenge Trophy and prizes will be given for the Most Attractive Planting of Flowers designed to enhance a private property. For the Parishes of Hawkshead and Claife only. The Hawkshead Outdoor Ltd Challenge Trophy will be given for the most attractive planting of flowers designed to enhance a commercial property. To be judged during July and August Prize Winners will be exempt for one year. If you do not wish your property to be judged please contact Joanne Merryfield on or joannestella37@mail.com Hayes Garden World Perpetual Challenge Trophy : The Hawkshead Outdoor Ltd Challenge Trophy : Private Premises Commercial Premises Please note that the Presentation of Trophies for the Horticultural and Homecraft Section will take place in the Horticultural Tent at approximately 3.30pm Followed by an Auction of Produce

16 A SCHEDULE FOR ALL HORSE CLASSES, DOGS, ETC. Is available from the Agricultural Secretary Sue Todd, 14 Old Furness Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HU Tel: A SCHEDULE FOR SHEEP is available from the sheep secretary: Clare Buckley Mill View Ings Near Kendal Cumbria briggs_clare@hotmail.com Hawkshead Agricultural Society REGISTERED CHARITY No Printed by Badger Press (