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BIRSTWITH SHOW 2015 25th July 2015

Birstwith Show Field

Email: [email protected]

Online: www.birstwithshow.com

ENTRY SCHEDULE

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BHS Entry Schedule 2015 2

Last day for entries: Friday 17th July

BIRSTWITH SHOW’S EVENING PARTY

Commences after the show day has finished, with live

music from local musicians on the acoustic stage in the

early evening. Entry to the event is free for everyone.

Back by popular demand is fantastic live music by

the Ruby Stone Sound Collective.

Well stocked cash bar available all evening.

Food will be available on the evening.

FREE ENTRY!


BHS Entry Schedule 2015

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IMPORTANT EVENTS

Please keep your eyes open for more information on the following monthly

events. All proceeds from these events will go towards Horticap.

ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP

Would you be interested in becoming an advertiser or sponsor this year? Have a

look below for all the details and please contact us for more information:

[email protected]

BHS ADVERTISER Businesses wishing to advertise in our main show schedule can do for:

£50 for a 1/4 page advert

£75 for a 1/2 page advert

£125 for a full page advert

BHS SPONSOR Businesses wishing to sponsor the show for £300 will receive:

A full page advert in the show schedule

A banner located in the main ring on show day (provided by yourselves)

Entry passes for 6 people to the show

Unlimited Prosecco for up to 6 people (subject to responsible consump-tion)

January Quiz Night

February Jewellery Making

March Easter Flower Arranging

April Race Night

May Seed Swap / Planting Talk

June Bee Keeping

July Cress Planting for Kids



A YEARLY GARDEN PLANNER

January: Mulch any borderline hardy plants with compost or straw. Harvest

leeks, parsnips, cabbage and sprouts as needed and enjoy browsing through the

seed catalogues.

February: This month is your last chance to plant bare root trees and shrubs.

Don't forget to ventilate cold frames and greenhouses on mild days.

March: Divide and replant snowdrops. Cut back grasses, late flowering fuchsias

and hydrangeas before new growth begins. Plant broad beans and sweet peas

under cover.

April: Protect fruit trees from late frosts. Sow winter cabbage and plant early

potatoes in containers. Dead head spring flowers.

May: If the ground is warm enough sow early crop carrots, beetroot, cauliflower,

peas and lettuce. Earth up potatoes and plant main crop in the ground. Don't

forget that lawns need frequent cutting and the weeds just love this time of year.

June: Plant outdoor beans. Plant up summer pots but protect from cold nights.

Undercover sow courgettes, cucumbers, swede and French beans. Harden off

outdoor tomato plants.

July: Sow nasturtiums between beans to keep away blackfly. Harvest early sown

garlic and onions. Don’t forget to enter produce and flowers (and your baking) in

Birstwith Show.

August: Keep harvesting fruit and veg, this encourages more produce. Dead

head flowers, trim back herbs to encourage pungent new growth but don't forget

to let some flower. The bees love thyme and chive flowers. Enjoy a glass of wine

in the sunshine and admire your handiwork.

September: Cut back early flowering shrubs to generate a second flush of flow-

ers. Dead head roses and dahlias. Harvest apples, pears and damsons.

October: Begin to cut back summer border plants. Plant garlic and onion sets.

Plant bulbs and wallflowers for spring colour. Sweep up and compost leaves.

November: Trim back shrubs especially buddleia, lavender and summer climb-

ers to keep them compact. Lift dahlia tubers and store in a dry cool shed. Plant

fruit canes and trees.

December: Keep warm by tidying the shed, turning the compost and clearing

borders of perennial die back. Pick Brussels sprouts and enjoy your Christmas

dinner. Happy gardening.



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SECTION A: HORTICULTURE

FLOWERS

102 1 Vase Cut Flowers from the Garden. Perennial or Annual, at Least 3

Kinds.

103 3 Vases of Sweet Peas. 3 Varieties, 6 Stems in Each Vase.

104 1 Vase of 12 Sweet Peas. Any Variety or Varieties.

106 3 Stems Phlox. Any Variety or Varieties.

108 1 Rose. Any Variety.

109 3 Gladioli.

110 A Pot Plant. Any Variety - Flowering.

111 A Pot Plant. Any Variety - Foliage.

112 A Pot Plant. Cactus or Succulent.

113 A Tub or Container of Mixed Plants.

117 Hanging Basket or Pot. Containing any Variety or Varieties of Plants.

119 3 Hydrangea Blooms in a Vase.

121 4 Pansies or Violas.

122 A Vase of Alliums.

123 Lupins. 3 Stems in a Vase.

124 Delphiniums. 3 Stems in a Vase.

VEGETABLES

141 4 Potatoes. Any One Variety.

142 5 Pods of Peas.

143 3 Onions. Grown From Sets with Tops.

144 4 Tomatoes. Any Variety Except Cherry.

145 6 Cherry Tomatoes.



146 5 Pods of Mange tout.

147 3 Carrots.

148 5 Shallots.

149 1 White Cabbage. Will be Cut When Judged.

150 3 Beetroot. Any One Variety.

151 3 Courgettes. Any Variety or Varieties.

152 1 Lettuce. Roots to be Attached, Washed and Displayed in a Jar.

153 5 Pods Broad Beans.

154 5 Runner Beans.

155 1 Specimen Vegetable. Not Included Elsewhere in the Show Schedule.

156 Display of 3 Different Vegetables.

157 Vase of Mixed Herbs. Maximum 4 Varieties. To be Named.

159 5 Radishes.

160

1 Grown Potato Plant. Any Variety. To be Grown in a 10"x10" Pot (Florist

Bucket). Bring in Pot Undisturbed for Judges to Assess the Best Overall

Weight.

161 1 Garlic Bulb.

162 1 Broccoli Head.

FRUIT

181 Raspberries. 10 Strigs.

182 Blackcurrants. 10 Strigs.

183 10 Gooseberries.

184 Redcurrants. 10 Strigs.

185 3 Stems of Rhubarb with Leaves. 1 Stem will be Broken to Test for Ten-

derness.

186 4 Plums.

187 5 Strawberries.



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GENERAL

200 A Miniature Garden. To be Made in a Seed Tray Approximately 35x35cm.

To be Made from Plant Material.

210 A Show Garden. 3m x 3m, 30cm Deep - Boxes Provided by BHS. All Con-

tent to be Contained Within. No Power Supplied.

SECTION B: HORTICULTURE—NOVICE

FLOWERS

301 Tub or Container of Mixed Plants.

303 5 Sweet Peas. Any Variety or Varieties.

304 One Vase of Cut Flowers. Any Variety or Varieties.

307 A Pot Plant. Flowering or Foliage.

308 A Pot Plant. Cactus or Succulent.

309 A Rose. Any Variety.

VEGETABLES & FRUIT

329 1 Flower and 1 Vegetable.

330 A Vase of Mixed Herbs. Maximum of 4 Varieties. Herbs to be Named.

331 3 Onions. Grown from Sets with Tops.

332 4 Potatoes. Any One Variety.

333 5 Pods of Peas.

334 1 Lettuce. Roots to be Attached, Washed and Displayed in a Jar.

335 5 Pods of Broad Beans.

336 5 Runner Beans.

337 3 Courgettes. Any Variety or Varieties.



338 5 Pods of Mange tout.

340 5 Radishes.

341 4 Tomatoes. Any Variety Except Cherry.

342 6 Cherry Tomatoes.

349 Most Unusually Shaped Vegetable (in the Opinion of the Judges).

362 A Dish of Soft Fruit. Any One Kind. Not to Exceed 100 Grams.

366 A Stem of Rhubarb. Longest One Wins.

SECTION D: FLOWER ARRANGING

FLOWER ARRANGING

401 "Healthy Living". An Arrangement of Fruit, Flowers and Vegetables.

402 "Gorgeous Greenery". An Arrangement of Natural Plant Material.

403 "Young Girl's Dream". An Arrangement in a Basket - Accessories Allowed.

404 "Summer Splendour".

405 A Floral Pin Cushion. A Petite Exhibit not Exceeding 25cm in Height, Depth

and Width.

FLOWER ARRANGING & DECORATIVE—FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS

421 An Arrangement in a Household Utensil.



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SECTION F: CHILDREN’S CLASSES

12—17 YEARS (ON DAY OF SHOW)

501 A Homemade Cushion.

502 A Comic Strip. A4 Size. To be Computer Generated.

503 Photograph. My Family.

504 A Scene From Birstwith. Using pulses, Rice etc.

506 Cookery. Homemade Cupcakes with a Fancy Decoration.

507

Handwriting. "My Family's Fond of Gadgets". See Pieces for Handwriting

at the back of the schedule. This Class may be Illustrated and will be

Judged for Overall Presentation.

8—11 YEARS (ON DAY OF SHOW)

522 Your Summer Holiday Plans. Not to Exceed A4 in Size. To be Computer

Generated.

523 Photograph. My Best Friend.

524 Dress a Wooden Spoon.

525 A Model Castle. Using Recycled Materials.

526 Cookery. Decorate 3 Cupcakes.

527

Handwriting. "My Cow Bess". See Pieces for Handwriting at the back of

the schedule. This Class may be Illustrated and will be Judged on Overall

Presentation.

7 YEARS AND UNDER (ON DAY OF SHOW)

542 A Sock Puppet.

544 A Monster Made from Recycled Materials.

545 A Painting of a Flower.

546 Cookery. Decorate a Cupcake.

547

Handwriting. "Teachers". See Pieces for Handwriting at the back of the

schedule. This Class may be Illustrated and will be Judged on Overall

Presentation.



PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN ONLY

563 A Paper Plate Animal.

BIRSTWITH SCHOOL PUPILS ONLY

CHILDREN’S HORTICULTURE (ANY AGE)

LOWER NIDDERDALE SCHOOLS PUPILS

591 Key Stage 1 - "My Favourite Food". A Drawing or Painting.

592 Key Stage 2 - "My Favourite Food". A Drawing or Painting.

571 A Miniature Garden. To be Made in a Seed Tray Approx. 35x35cm. To be

Made from Plant Material.

572 A Fiery Flower Arrangement.

573 A Welly Good Flower Display. A Flower Display in an Old Welly.

574 Design a Country Garden. A4 Size. To be Computer Generated.

575 3 Radishes. With Roots and Leaves Washed.

576 The Biggest Potato.

577 The Longest Stick of Rhubarb.

578 The Most Unusual Shaped Vegetable (in the Opinion of the Judges).

579 Cress. To be grow in a 4 inch pot, decorated by yourself.

595

Handwriting - "All my Great Excuses". See Pieces for Handwriting at the

back of the schedule. This Class may be illustrated and will be Judged on

Overall Presentation.



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BIRSTWITH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ENTRY FORM 2015

Title Full Name

Telephone Email

Address

Official Use

Section Class Number Entry Size* Fee

Please note: EACH exhibitor must use a separate entry form.

ENTRY NIGHT Bring your completed entry form(s)

along with the correct entry fees to Birstwith

Church Hall on Friday 17th July between 7pm and

8pm.

ENTRY WEEK Leave your completed entry form(s) and

the correct entry fees in the Birstwith Show Post

Box at the Dales Stores, Birstwith. This service is

available from Friday 10th July until close of busi-

ness at the Dales Stores on Entry Night.

POSTAL ENTRIES You may post your completed entry

form(s) along with the correct entry fees to BHS,

Dales Stores, Birstwith, HG3 2NF. It is important

to note that these must arrive no later than Friday

17th July. If they arrive late they cannot be pro-

cessed and will not be entered.

*Please state size of exhibits in section F & G

(Children) and section J (Handiwork) if you need

more than 30 x 30cm of table space.




Title Full Name

Telephone Email

Address

Official Use






8pm.

















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Title Full Name

Telephone Email

Address

Official Use






8pm.


















Title Full Name

Telephone Email

Address

Official Use






8pm.

















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SECTION H: COOKERY & HOMEMADE BEVERAGES

COOKERY

601 Mixed Fruit Tea Loaf. To be Made in a 2lb / 1kg Loaf Tin.

602 Special Cookies. Using a recipe of your choice. Please provide us with the

recipe used.

605 Victoria Sandwich Cake (Jam Filling). 7" - 8" Diameter.

608 Banana and Cherry Loaf. See Recipes section at the back of the schedule.

612 A Madeira Cake.

614 4 Fondant Fancies.

618 A Cold Starter. Please Provide the Title of Your Creation and a List of In-

gredients Used.

619 A Torte of Your Choice.

623 4 Seeded Bread Rolls. A Bread maker may be Used to Make the Dough.

624 A 500g Loaf of Handmade Granary Bread. No Bread Maker to be Used.

631 A Jar of Jam.

632 A Jar of Marmalade.

633 A Jar of Chutney.

634 A Jar of Jelly.

635 A Jar of Lemon Curd.

636 A Jar of Honey.

CAN’T COOK, TRY AND COOK! BEGINNERS CLASS

642 4 Scones. Add Extra Ingredients of Your Choice. Please List Any Extra In-

gredients.

WINE, BEER OR SPIRIT TO BE IN A CLEAR BOTTLE

699 Wine, Beer or Spirit in a Clear Bottle.



SECTION I: PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY

731 Farm Animals.

732 Le Grand Depart. A Collage of 4 Photographs from Last Year's Spectacu-

lar Event.

733 Childhood.

734 Colours of Nature.

735 Famous Landmarks.

736 My Garden.

737 People Asleep.

738 A Selfie.

739 Perfect Timing.

740 Sunrise or Sunset.

801 Handiwork Article in Hard Materials (Including Pottery, Salt Dough, Wood,

Metal etc.).

802 A Hand-knitted Article in Arran or Double Knitting Wool.

804 Homemade Card with Cross Stitch.

805 A Handcraft Item Made from Recycled Materials.

SECTION J: ARTS & CRAFTS

HANDIWORK

ART

921 "Famous Faces". A Composition in Any Medium.

922 "A Dream". A Composition in Any Medium.



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SECTION L: DOG SHOW

DOGS

1001 Best Junior Handler. Open to Any Breed of Dog. Handler Must be 12

Years or Younger.

1002 The Dog That Walks Best On Lead.

1003 Best Veteran Dog. Over 7 Years Old.

1004

Friendliest Dog. For the Dog that wants to make Everyone its New Best

Friend. Dog Should be Enthusiastic About Wagging its Tail, Meeting the

Judge etc.

1005 Rescue Dog. Open to Any Rescue Dog Over 6 Months.

1006 Waggiest Tail.

1007 Special Talent. Does Your Dog have a Special Talent or Trick You can

Show the Crowd? Any Props or Treats to be Provided by the Owner.

SECTION M: BABY SHOW

BABIES

1101 Birth to 6 Months.

1102 6 Months to 12 Months.

1103 12 Months to 18 Months.

1104 18 Months to 2 Years.



HANDWRITING

CLASS 507

My Family’s Fond of Gadgets

My family's fond of gadgets

and new technology.

My mother likes her radio.

My father likes TV.

My sister likes to dance around

the house with headphones on.

My brother plays on his PC

until the break of dawn.

The baby has a smartphone

and a touchscreen-tablet too.

If we had pets, I'm sure

that even they would have a few.

We chat with instant messaging.

We email and we text.

We're always looking forward

to the gadget we'll get next.

The power went out recently.

That day was like no other.

Our screens went blank and, strange

but true,

we talked to one another.

CLASS 527

My Cow Bess

I'd like to introduce you to my cow.

Her name is Bess.

She has a special talent which

I know you'd never guess.

She's fond of eating chocolate

which I feed her every day.

The chocolate makes her happy so

she starts to swing and sway.

She jiggles and she joggles.

She wiggles and she whirls.

She boogies and she bounces.

She taps and twists and twirls.

She shivers and she shudders.

She quivers and she quakes.

I feed her chocolate candy and

she gives me chocolate shakes.



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CLASS 595 All My Great Excuses

I started on my homework

but my pen ran out of ink.

My hamster ate my homework.

My computer's on the blink.

I accidentally dropped it

in the soup my mom was cooking.

My brother flushed it down the toilet

when I wasn't looking.

My mother ran my homework

through the washer and the dryer.

An airplane crashed into our house.

My homework caught on fire.

Tornadoes blew my notes away.

Volcanoes struck our town.

My notes were taken hostage

by an evil killer clown.

Some aliens abducted me.

I had a shark attack.

A pirate swiped my homework

and refused to give it back.

I worked on these excuses

so darned long my teacher said,

"I think you'll find it's easier

to do the work instead."

CLASS 547 Teachers

Some are nice, and some are mean

But most are somewhere in-between.



RECIPE: SECTION H, CLASS 608

BANANA AND CHERRY LOAF

Serves: 8

110g butter

110g golden caster sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

200g self raising flour

150g ripe bananas, mashed

150g glace cherries

40g chopped walnuts

METHOD

Prep: 10min

Cook: 50min

Extra time: 1hr 30min cooling

Ready in: 2hr30min

Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas 4. Grease a 900g loaf tin and line with

baking parchment.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar until light and

fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift in

the flour and add the fruit and nuts. Stir well to mix. Spoon into the pre-

pared loaf tin and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until a skewer inserted

into the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool

for 90 minutes.



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ENTRY FEES AND PRIZES

Excluding Section L (Dog Show) and Section M (Baby Show), all class fees and

prizes are as below. The Dog Show and Baby Show can be entered on Show Day.

Entry Fee: 50p

First Prize: £3

Second Prize: £2

Third Prize: £1

SHOW GARDEN

Entry Fee: £15

First Prize: £50 and the Angus and Heather Holmes shield

Show Garden entry fees will be returned in full on show day on completion of your

garden.

HOW TO ENTER

ENTRY NIGHT

Bring your completed entry form(s) along with the correct entry fees to

Birstwith Church Hall on Friday 17th July between 7pm and 8pm.

ENTRY WEEK

Leave your completed entry form(s) and the correct entry fees in the

Birstwith Show Post Box at the Dales Stores, Birstwith. This service is

available from Friday 10th July until close of business at the Dales Stores on Entry

Night (see above).

POSTAL ENTRIES

You may post your completed entry form(s) along with the correct entry fees to

BHS, Dales Stores, Birstwith, HG3 2NF. It is important to note that these must

arrive no later than Friday 17th July. If they arrive late they cannot be

processed and will not be entered.

NEW THIS YEAR



HANDY HINTS COME AND ENTER OUR SHOW (ANYONE CAN DO IT!) It is easy to get involved and we would like to encourage as many people as pos-

sible to enter, even if you haven't done it before.

Below are a few hints on how to make the process a little easier.

Get your entry form in on time as we can’t accept late entries. We have

changed our entry routine this year so read the “How to Enter” section

closely.

Make sure the information on your entry form is right. Whatever is written on

your entry form will be what you receive entry cards for. We are really sorry

but if it isn't right we can’t change it on show day, even if you have brought

your prize winning entry with you!!!!

Make sure you read the class correctly. Bring the correct number of items

required and make sure they are the right dimensions.

Overall appearance is really important. Wash your veg, put your baking on

clean pates or use the paper plates and doilies available. Don’t use the same

plates with all your entries otherwise the judge will be able to recognise your

produce.

We know that some classes have a lot of information included and all the

rules and regulations aren't the most exciting but read them through carefully

as they hold key information.

NEW THIS YEAR

EXHIBITOR PRIZE DRAW All exhibitors will be entered into a prize draw this year. This will be drawn by the

show prince/princess during the opening ceremony on show day. The winner will

receive 4 free meal passes for our show evening party, a prize worth £20.

NEW THIS YEAR



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RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Please comply to the written information at the beginning of each section.

2. Horticultural exhibits must be the exhibitors property 2 months prior to the show, with exception to plants entered as hanging baskets or containers. In this case plants may be purchased prior to planting.

3. No re-entry of prize winning exhibits, except in the horticultural section.

4. Any infringement of the rules automatically disqualifies the exhibitor’s entry and renders the exhibitor liable to forgo any prize money.

5. Children's work must be the exhibitors own work. If, in the opinion of the judges , there has been excessive adult input the judges may mark down the exhibit.

6. New for 2015: There is a limit of one entry per class for all classes.

7. All exhibits in Section D (Flower Arranging) must be the unaided work of the exhibitor. They may be prepared at home and brought to the marquee to complete.

8. The judges decision is final.

9. No person, exhibitor or competitor will be admitted to the show field without an official entry ticket.

10. Where there are three entries or less in a class the judges reserve the right to award one or two prizes only.

11. Any technical objection is to be handed into the secretary in writing by 3.30pm on show day accompanied by a fee of £1, which will be refunded if the objection is upheld.

12. The sale of raffle tickets on the show field is not permitted, except with prior written permission from the committee. Consent will be subject to such rules that the committee may decide in its absolute discretion.

13. All trade stands and stall holders must comply with the conditions laid down by the committee.

14. All prize money is to be collected from the Treasurer’s tent from approximately 3:30pm.

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