Cheshire Federation of Women’s Institutes

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Cheshire Agricultural Society Show 2008 Classes

IMPORTANT! This section MUST be read in conjunction with the Rules.
CLICK HERE to see the Rules.

"The Glory Of The Garden"

The Showground, Tabley, near Knutsford
17th & 18th June 2008

NEW FOR 2008

CAPESTHORNE CELEBRATION BOWL

Mrs Elizabeth Bromley-Davenport has presented a fine silver bowl to the Cheshire Agricultural Society, in memory of her Mother and to celebrate her year as President of the Society. It is to be awarded annually for creative excellence in the WI competitions.
We are most grateful to Mrs Bromley-Davenport, and encourage all our members to think CREATIVE EXCELLENCE when planning their exhibits.

ONLY ONE ENTRY PER WI ALLOWED IN CLASSES 1 TO 6

COMBINED CO-OPERATIVE
CLASS 1
‘The Glory Of The Garden’

A Combined Exhibit to interpret the Class title, to include 2 items of Craft, 2 items of Cookery, 1 item of Preservation and 1 additional item chosen from Craft, Preservation, Fruit Cheese or Curd, Wine, Art, Photography or Floral Art (i.e. 6 items to be judged)

Plant material may be used in the staging.

This exhibit must be staged from ground level, WITHIN an area 122cm x 122cm, height unlimited.
The exhibit may be staged on a single base, or you may use more than one base, of any shape or height, provided by your WI.
Nothing should overhang the allotted space.
It is advisable to stage food items well above ground level.
Floral Art Rules will apply to ALL plant material.
TO BE VIEWED FROM THE FRONT

NOT more than FOUR members to stage.

Maximum marks 160 - to be awarded as follows:
20 per item; 20 for interpretation; 20 for staging.
Entry Fee - £6.00 including VAT
Prizes: 1st - £20.00 : 2nd - £16.00 : 3rd - £14.00.

A Silver Trophy will be awarded for this Class
Entries also eligible for the Middlewich Cup

NOTES:

1. Please read carefully ALL the rules and other information in the schedule, and check that your exhibit complies.
2. In particular for Class 1, see General rules 7 and 8

PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR EXHIBIT COMPLIES WITH THE RULES

COMBINED CO-OPERATIVE
CLASS 2
‘A Gardener’s World’

A Combined Exhibit of 4 items to interpret the Class title, to include 1 Item of Craft, 1 Item of Cookery, and 2 additional items, chosen from Craft, Cookery, Preservation, Fruit Curd or Cheese, Art, Wine, Photography or Floral Art.

A free standing exhibit to be viewed ALL ROUND.
To be staged on a skirted, circular table WITHIN an area not exceeding 66cm x 66cm, height unlimited, the table and covering to be supplied by the exhibitor.
Stands will be provided for mark cards at the foot of the exhibit.

Not more than TWO members to stage.

Maximum marks 120 - to be awarded as follows:
20 per item; 20 for interpretation; 20 for staging
Entry Fee - £4.00 including VAT
Prizes 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £12.00; 3rd - £10.00

A Silver Trophy will be awarded for this Class
Entries eligible for the Middlewich Cup

1. Exhibitors in this Class are asvised to choose items of an appropriate size and shape for the space available, and to consider scale and proportion.
2. Tables should not be overcrowded.
3. Use a variety of heights, bearing in mind that the exhibit is to be viewed all round.
4. Please see Produce, Craft & Floral Art sections rules

PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR EXHIBIT COMPLIES WITH THE RULES

All entries will be judged in accordance with the guidelines in the NFWI Handbook "On With The Show", 2006 edition.

CO-OPERATIVE PRODUCE - CLASS 3
‘Tea on the Terrace’

An exhibit of 3 items of food to interpret the Class title, selected to show a variety of skills from any of the following:
Cookery; Preservation; Fruit Cheese or Curd; Wine.

To be staged on your own firm base on provided table space WITHIN an allotted area of 42 cm wide x 42 cm deep.
To be viewed from the front. NO rigid back or side panels allowed.
NOT more than TWO members to stage.
Exhibits may be moved after judging, for display purposes.

See Produce Rules

Maximum marks 80 - to be awarded as follows:
20 per item; 10 for interpretation; 10 for staging
Entry Fee - £3.00 including VAT
Prizes 1st - £12.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £8.00

A Silver Trophy will be awarded for this Class
Entries eligible for the Middlewich Cup

CO-OPERATIVE CRAFT - CLASS 4
‘Nature’s Colours’

An exhibit of 3 items to interpret the Class title, showing a knowledge of a variety of Craft skills.
(Please note that Art and Photography are not acceptable in this class)

To be staged on your own firm, round or square base on provided table space WITHIN an allotted area of 61cm wide x 61cm deep.
To be viewed from the front. NO rigid back or side panels allowed.
NOT more than TWO members to stage.

See Craft Rules.

Maximum marks 80 - to be awarded as follows:
20 per item; 10 for interpretation; 10 for staging.
Entry Fee - £3.00 including VAT
Prizes 1st - £12.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £8.00

A Silver Rose Bowl will be awarded for this class.
Entries also eligible for the Middlewich Cup.

COMBINED CO-OPERATIVE - CLASS 5
‘Summer Delights’

For WIs who have not been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any co-operative class at the Cheshire Show within the last five years.

A combined exhibit of 3 items to interpret the Class title, to include 1 item of craft, 1 item of cookery and 1 additional item chosen from Craft, Preservation, Fruit Cheese or Curd, Wine, Art, Photography or Floral Art.
To be staged on your own base within a of 51cm x 51cm.
To be viewed from the front. Rigid back panel optional.
NOT more than TWO members to stage.

See Produce (especially rule 5), Craft and Floral Art Rules.

Maximum marks 80 - to be awarded as follows:
20 per item; 10 for interpretation; 10 for staging.
Entry Fee - £3.00 including VAT
Prizes 1st - £12.00; 2nd - £10.00; 3rd - £8.00

A Silver Trophy will be awarded for this class.

FLORAL ART - CLASS 6
‘Going Green’

An exhibit to interpret the Class title. Fresh plant material to predominate; some recycled materials also to be included.
To be staged on your own firm base on a provided table within an allotted area of 61cm wide x 61cm deep. Height unlimited.
To be staged in front of a pale blue background which will be provided.
No rigid back panels to be used.

See Floral Art Rules.

Maximum marks 100
Entry Fee £4.00 including VAT
Prizes 1st - £15.00; 2nd - £12.00; 3rd - £10.00

A Silver Trophy will be awarded for this class.

NOTE: ONE arranger and ONE helper allowed. Staging from 9.30am to 11.30am by which time ALL boxes, buckets etc. MUST be removed from the Marquee. Exhibits must be arranged at the Show within the allotted space. See General Rule 10.

ART - CLASS 7
‘The Outside World’

A painting to reflect the Class title in either
(A) watercolour, gouache or water-soluble crayons; or
(B) oil or acrylics

Maximum size (including frame or block) 60cm x 50cm

All pictures to be submitted ready to hang and with a FIRM stand or easel.
Please fasten your mark card to the picture and also show your exhibit number on the stand.

The Committee may move or hang the exhibits after judging for display purposes.

Entry Fee £1.00 including VAT

Special prizes will be awarded for the best in each section.

FLORAL ART - CLASS 8
‘From the Cottage Garden’

An exhibit of fresh plant material, to interpret the class title.
Accessories may be included.

To be staged on your own firm base WITHIN an allotted area of 60cm wide x 40cm deep. Height unlimited.
To be brought ready assembled.

Please see Floral Art rules.

The Committee may move the exhibits after judging for display purposes.

Entry fee - £1.00 including VAT

The best in class will be awarded a special prize, together with the Helen Jean Platt Memorial Trophy; to be held for one year.

DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES AND THE SHOW COMMITTEE ARE FINAL

PRODUCE - CLASS 9
‘Natural Bounty’

Using a recipe of your own choice make ONE of the following:
A) A vegetarian quiche or flan. (Please name your recipe and list the main ingredients on a separate card)
B) Any preserve.
C) A ‘fruit duo’ to include two different items chosen from a cake, a fruit cheese or curd, a preserve, or a dessert, to be presented together on a round or square board within a space not exceeding 26cm x 26cm.
D) A carrot cake, filling and/or topping optional, to be presented in a suitable container or on your own plate.

Entry fee - £1.00 including VAT

Exhibits will be moved after judging, for display purposes.

Special prizes will be awarded for the best in each section.

CRAFT - CLASS 10
‘Garden Inspiration’

Create a craft exhibit within any ONE of the following categories, to interpret the class title:
A) Embroidery, e.g. canvaswork, blackwork, stumpwork, bead embroidery, smocking, ribbon embroidery, machine embroidery.
B) Fabric craft, e.g. dressmaking, appliqué, patchwork, quilting, toymaking, dolls, silk painting.
C) Yarn craft, e.g. lacemaking, crochet, knitting, feltmaking, macrame, weaving.
D) Hard craft, e.g basketry, ceramics, papercraft, straw work, leatherwork, woodwork, metalwork, beadwork, painting on china or glass.

Not to include art or photography

NB: The mark card must indicate whether the design is ORIGINAL, ADAPTED or a KIT.

Please provide a stand or easel, if appropriate, marked with your exhibit number.

Entry fee - £1.00 including VAT

Exhibits will be moved after judging, for display purposes.

Special prizes will be awarded for the best in each section.

PHOTOGRAPHY - CLASS 11
‘Sunshine and Shadow’

Take a photograph to reflect the class title.
To be mounted on card but NOT framed.
Maximum size, including mount, A4

Entry fee - £1.00 including VAT

The Committee will move the exhibits after judging for display purposes.

A special prize will be awarded for the best in class.

CO-OPERATIVE - CLASS 12
‘Garden Visitors’

HAVE FUN. Create a character or creature, winged or otherwise, who might visit your garden.
Each entry must be free-standing, ready assembled and capable of being moved for display purposes.

No entry fee. One or two entries per WI

These characters may be brought to the marquee on Sunday, 15th June, between 3pm and 5pm, or from 10am to 12 noon on Monday 16th June.

These projects will not be judged, but spectators will be invited to vote for their favourite entry, and a trophy will be awarded to the most popular character.

NEW FOR 2008

CAPESTHORNE CELEBRATION BOWL

Mrs Elizabeth Bromley-Davenport has presented a fine silver bowl to the Cheshire Agricultural Society, in memory of her Mother and to celebrate her year as President of the Society. It is to be awarded annually for creative excellence in the WI competitions.
We are most grateful to Mrs Bromley-Davenport, and encourage all our members to think CREATIVE EXCELLENCE when planning their exhibits.

Please return completed entry forms with the correct fees to
CFWI, 11 WHITE FRIARS, CHESTER, CH1 1NZ
by 7th April 2008

Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to CFWI