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FLOWER & PRODUCE NEWBURY SHOWGROUND 2018 - The Newbury & District Agricultural Society
15TH – 16TH SEPTEMBER

       FLOWER &
2018   PRODUCE
       NEWBURY SHOWGROUND

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FLOWER & PRODUCE NEWBURY SHOWGROUND 2018 - The Newbury & District Agricultural Society
Welcome to the 2018 Flower and Home Produce Tent Schedule

We would like to thank all those that have supported us in the past and
look forward to welcoming you again this year. A warm welcome is of
course extended to all new exhibitors.

We are extremely grateful for the kind contribution of sponsorship from:

                     Veolia Environmental Services

                             Entry closing date

                     Monday 3rd September 2018

              No entries will accepted after the above date

                      On-line booking available

                           Enquires / Contacts

Head of Section: Mrs. Lucy Booth

Email: office@newburyshowground.co.uk

Telephone: 01635 247 111

Please send all correspondence to: Newbury Showground, Priors Court,
Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9QZ
FLOWER & PRODUCE NEWBURY SHOWGROUND 2018 - The Newbury & District Agricultural Society
Flower Tent Timetable

Friday 14th September 2018
10.00am - 8.00pm                   STAGING FOR ALL CLASSES
Class 855 - commencing at 4.00pm   IMPOSED CLASS STAGING
Saturday 15th September 2018
8.00am - approximately 10.00am      TENT CLOSED FOR JUDGING
Approximately 10.00am - 6.00pm      OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sunday 16th September 2018
8.30am - 5.30pm                     OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
5.30pm                              DISMANTLING

                    Floral Arts

                      Important Information – Floral Arts

        Floral Art classes will be judged in accordance with the

           NAFAS Competitions Manual Third Edition 2015

             Judge – Pauline Hurran and Debbie Wadge

   Entrance Fee: £5.00 per class, except class 855 (imposed) £20.0
FLOWER & PRODUCE NEWBURY SHOWGROUND 2018 - The Newbury & District Agricultural Society
Floral Art Classes

                       THEME - MAGIC

CLASS 851    SPELLBOUND
An Exhibit
              Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in black
               fabric against a black background.
              Space allowed: Width 90cm, Depth 70cm
              Height Optional
              To be viewed and judged from the front

CLASS 852    MAGIC BOX
An Exhibit
              Novice Class - open to exhibitors who have not won a
               first prize at The Royal County of Berkshire Show.
              Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in black
               fabric against a black background.
              Space allowed: Width 75cm, Depth 70cm.
              Height 90cm
              To be viewed and judged from the front.

CLASS 853    MIRROR, MIRROR
An Exhibit
              Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in black
               fabric against a black background.
              Space allowed: Width 75cm, Depth 70cm.
              Height: Optional.
              Special Requirement - to incorporate a mirror/s.
              To be viewed and judged from the front.

                       Floral Art Classes (cont.)

CLASS 854    WITCHES CAULDRON
An Exhibit
              Staged at ground level, on a supplied board painted
               black.
FLOWER & PRODUCE NEWBURY SHOWGROUND 2018 - The Newbury & District Agricultural Society
 Space allowed: Width 80cm, Depth 80cm
                      Height 100cm
                      To be viewed and judged all round

CLASS 855            MAGICAL HAT (Organised by Wantage Floral Group)
An Imposed Exhibit
                      Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in black
                       fabric against a black background.
                      Space allowed: Width 75cm, Depth 70cm
                      Height optional
                      Components will be supplied when staging commences.
                      To be viewed and judged from the front
                      Staging for this class cannot commence before 4.00pm
                       on Friday 15th September.

CLASS 856            ABRACADABRA
A Pedestal Exhibit
                      Staged at ground level, on a board provided painted
                       Dulux ‘Willow Tree’ Green against a black backdrop
                      Space allowed: Width 122cm, Depth 122cm
                      Height Optional
                      To be viewed and judged from the front

CLASS 857            EXCALIBUR
An Exhibit
                      May be staged by up to two people
                      Staged at ground level, on a board provided painted
                       Dulux ‘Willow Tree’ Green.
                      Space allowed: Width 122cm, Depth 122cm
                      Height Optional
                      To be viewed and judged all round

CLASS 858            ENCHANTED GARDEN
A Petite Exhibit
                      MAY BE BROUGHT READY ASSEMBLED
                      Size not to exceed 25cm in width and depth.
                      Height 37cm.
                      Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in cream
                       fabric
                      To be viewed and judged from the front
FLOWER & PRODUCE NEWBURY SHOWGROUND 2018 - The Newbury & District Agricultural Society
Floral Art Classes (cont.)

CLASS 859         STARDUST
A Miniature Exhibit
                       MAY BE BROUGHT READY ASSEMBLED
                       Size not to exceed 10cm in width and depth.
                       Height 15cm
                       Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in cream
                        fabric
                       To be viewed and judged from the front

CLASS 860         MAGIC CIRCLE
An Exhibit
                       MAY BE BROUGHT READY ASSEMBLED
                       Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in black
                        fabric against a black background.
                       Space allowed: Width 50cm, Depth 50cm
                       Height optional
                       To include a homemade craft item.
                       To be viewed and judged from the front
                       To incorporate dried and fresh plant material with
                        accessories

                                   Junior Floral Art Class

Junior Class open to under 16’s on the day of the completion,
             minimum age
8 years

CLASS 861         A MAGIC WAND
An Exhibit
                       MAY BE BROUGHT READY ASSEMBLED
                       Space allowed: Width 40cm, Depth 40cm
                       Height optional
                       Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in black
                        fabric against a black background.
                       Age to be displayed
                       To be viewed and judged from the front
                       A Craft item to include dried and fresh plant material.

                                      Floristry Class
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CLASS 862       MAGIC MOMENT            –   A    HAND      TIED     BRIDAL
                BOUQUET

                 Space allowed: Width 35cm, Depth 35cm
                 Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in black
                  fabric against a black background. In a clear vase
                  provided by exhibitor.
                 Natural plant material to predominate, no artificial plant
                  material allowed.
                 After judging business literature may be displayed, but
                  not to interfere with the bouquet
                     New for 2018 – People’s Choice

 JUDGING FOR THIS CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE BY VISITORS TO THE SHOW

CLASS 863       100 Years of Berkshire Farming

                 Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered in green
                  fabric against
                 Space allowed: Width 75cm, Depth 70cm.
                 Height: Unlimited.
                 To be viewed all round

                                     Awards

CLASS 851 - The NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK MILLENIUM CUP (229)
CLASS 852 - The SUMMERS CHALLENGE CUP (218)
            Donated by Mrs. M.R. Whitt
CLASS 853 - The MYRLE POVEY CUP (225)
            Donated by Mrs. M Povey
CLASS 854 - The WATT-TAYLOR CUP (219)
CLASS 855 - The MARGARET MOORE SILVER TROPHY (221)
CLASS 856 - The BUCKINGHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (223)
            Presented by South Berkshire Floral Society
CLASS 857 - The VEOLIA vase (232)
CLASS 858 - The Molly Gape Cup (222)
CLASS 859 - The CLIVE POVEY CUP (226)
            Donated by Mrs. M Povey
CLASS 860 - The CATHIE LLOYD-JONES PLATE (224)
CLASS 861 - BOSWELL FAMILY TROPHY
CLASS 862 - The ‘TUCKER’ Cup

BEST EXHIBIT - The NEWBURY AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CUP
             (227)
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BEST USE OF COLOUR - The DONNINGTON PLATE (228)

EXHIBITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST POINTS - The RAINBOW SHEILD (220)
Points will be allocated as follows: 1st = 5 points; 2nd = 4 points; 3rd = 3 points

                                  Floral Arts - Prize Money

                 Classes                               First           Second         Third

         851,852,853,854,855                         £20.00             £14.00        £10.00
               856,857                               £30.00             £20.00        £15.00
              861, 862                               £15.00             £10.00         £7.00
            858,859, 860                             £10.00              £7.00         £5.00

                   Inter Village

                             Important Information – Inter Village

                  Class will be judged in accordance with the

         Royal Horticultural Society Rules, 8th Edition revised 2016

              If there are less than 3 entries, then the class will be cancelled

                    Judge – Mr John Tilbury and Mr David Hatfield

                                 Entrance Fee: £10
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Class 901. Inter Village Competition

Open to any Village, Allotment, Gardening Club or Horticultural Society.

Each exhibit will be pointed to a maximum of 10 points, plus 10 points
for general appearance.

A display consisting of nine exhibits as per below;

    1 Pot Plant: (Flowering or Foliage) up to 8" pot.

    2 Vases of Flowers: 2 kinds – five stems of each.

    1 Dish of Fruit

   4 Exhibits of vegetables from the following:
Leeks, Parsnips, Marrows, Potatoes, Carrots, Tomatoes, Onions,
Runner Beans

    1 Exhibits of any other vegetable (not listed above)

Please refer to the R.H.S handbook for quantities.

                                            Awards

The Centenary Challenge Cup (217)
presented by the late Mr. D. Van Zwanenberg
FLOWER & PRODUCE NEWBURY SHOWGROUND 2018 - The Newbury & District Agricultural Society
Inter Village - Prize Money

1st £40, 2nd £30, 3rd £20, 4th £10
Best Vase of Flowers                 £10

Best Exhibit of Vegetables           £10

Best Dish of Fruit                   £10

                         Grow your own
                            Grow your own – Important Information

                     Class will be judged in accordance with the

          Royal Horticultural Society Rules, 8th Edition revised 2016

                        Judge – Mr John Tilbury and Mr David Hatfield

                                    Entrance Fee: £1.00

                                           Vegetables Classes

     Class

     V1       POTATOES – One dish of five

     V2       CARROTS – One dish of three, tops trimmed to 76mm (3”)

     V3       ONIONS – One dish of five, under 250g each

     V4       RUNNER BEANS – Nine pods

     V5       TOMATOES – One dish as per RHS handbook

     V6       SHALLOTS – One dish of twelve
V7       PUMPKINS – One of any type

V8       SQUASH – Any type as per RHS handbook

V9       ANY OTHER VEGETABLE (not in specified in classes V1-V8 any three
of a kind)

                                  Fruit Classes

Class

F1,      APPLES - One dish of six dessert

F2,      PEARS - One dish of six

F4,      ANY OTHER FRUIT – One dish (not specified in classes F1-F3)

                                  Flower Classes

Class

P1       DAHLIAS - Any type five stems

P2       DAHLIAS - Mixed (all round effect) display in a bowl not provided

P3       BULBS AND CORMS - Three stems

P4       CHRYSANTHEMUMS – Three stems

P5       ANY OTHER FLOWER – Five stems, 1 cultivar (not specified in
classes P1-P4)

                              Home Grown Oddities

 Class

G1       Vegetables or Fruit with funny imperfections
Grow your Own - Prize Money

   If there are less than 3 entries then judging of class will be cancelled

           For All classes: 1st - £3.00, 2nd - £2.00, 3rd - £1.00

                     New for 2018
         Home produce Classes
               Home Produce Classes – Important Information

                               FREE to enter.

These classes will be judged and prize cards awarded, but there will be no
                              prize money,

                 Cakes and scones to be on a plate wrapped in cling film

                                       Judges:

                      Mr Christopher Turner

                         Dame Theresa Sackler
Home Produce Classes

Classes

HP1       A Carrot Cake    (to your own recipe and any size)

HP2   6 Scones     (to your own recipe and any size)

HP3   A Jar of Chutney

HP4   A Jar of Jam

HP5   Hedgerow Liquor (i.e. Blackberry Brandy, Damson Gin etc.)

HP6   “Sloe Gin”
Junior SECTION

                                    Important Information

     If there are less than 3 entries then the class will be cancelled

                      Judges: Linda and Helen Wood

                               FREE TO ENTER

                                             Classes

Class open to all individuals within the ages groups specified. These classes are not
                                      joint entry.

                                  AGE CATAGORIES

                      Class 901 - Early Years (3-5 years)

                    Class 902 - Key Stage one (6-8 years)

                    Class 903 - Key Stage two (9-11 years)

              Class 904 - Special Educational Needs (all ages)
1, Go on a Scavenger Hunt

   2, Collect the items

   3, 9 inch paper plate

4, Create your own design.
Regulations and Information

       All exhibitors should also ensure they are familiar with Terms
          & Conditions that are included with the Booking Forms.

General Rules and Information

1. All exhibitors’ property will be at the risk of the exhibitor. Neither the Flower
    Tent nor NADAS will be liable for any damages or losses to exhibits.
2. The Show will be open from 8am to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
3. In order to avoid empty spaces, competitors are asked to inform the Show
    Manager at least a week before the Show if they are unable to exhibit as
    planned.
4. Individual entrants entering multiple classes in the Flower tent will receive a
    maximum of two tickets.
5. Please retain a record of your entries by marking the schedule and bringing
    it with you when staging exhibits.
6. In the event of there being fewer than three entries in any class, the class
    may be cancelled.
7. The Judge’s decision is final.
8. The Society reserves the right to withhold prize money in the event of
    failure to comply with these conditions.
9. There are water points around the marquee if you require water
10. All Exhibitors must collect a class card with their allocated number for
    judging, from the steward for each entry. The card must be placed face
    down with the exhibit after staging.
11. In the event that you win first place, you must take the slip of paper from
    the back of the Cup Certificate to the ‘Trophy’s Stand’ (located on Avenue
    B. Next to the Members Enclosure) for the cup to be engraved. You will
    have the option to leave the cup with the Show or take the cup home for
    the duration of one year.
12. Prize money can be collected from the ICE CASH POINT.
Floral Arts Rules

1. Floral Art classes will be judged in accordance with the NAFAS
    Competitions Manual Third Edition 2015. Reg. Charity No. 1101348. The
    Judge’s decision will be final.
2. An exhibit is composed of natural plant material displayed within the space
    defined in the schedule
3. All measurements are approximate
4. Any exhibits remaining after 6pm on Sunday will be moved, but left in the
    Flower Tent to enable drapes to be removed.
5. With the exception of the miniature, petite, Youth and Floristry classes
    (858, 859, 861 & 862), all exhibits must be staged at the venue.
6. Items requiring special time or expertise for their preparation may be
    brought ready assembled, but must not predominate in the design except
    for class 857
7. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitor(s).
8. Exhibitors only in the competition area during staging.
9. No visible labelling identifying the exhibitor will be allowed on the table.
10. Each exhibitor will receive a permit which will admit one vehicle to the
    showground for the day of staging.

                       Regulations and Information Cont.….

11. Exhibitors in classes 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857 and 862 will
    receive one entrance ticket for each day of the show.
12. Exhibitors in classes 858, 859, 860, and 861 will receive one entrance
    ticket for either day of the show.
13. Tickets will be available for collection in the flower tent once exhibits have
    been staged.
14. Staging must be complete by 8pm. Stewards will then ask you to leave the
    Marquee.
15. Class 863 - Exhibitors entering any Floral Arts may enter this class free of
    charge. A special prize relates this class, and a “People’s choice”
    certificate will be awarded.

Inter Village Rules
1. To be staged on a 5’10” x 2’4” table, overhang permitted but maximum size
    of exhibit not to exceed 8' x 3'6".
2. All measurements are approximate
3. Any exhibits remaining after 6pm will be moved, but left in the Flower Tent
    to enable drapes to be removed.
4. Exhibitors only in the competition area during staging
5. Black background material will be provided.
6. No extra backing is allowed but tables may be covered.
7. Pots and blocks may be used to raise exhibits.
8. Each entry will receive two Exhibitor vehicle passes for entrance to the
    showground for staging on Friday before the show.
9. Each entry will receive two entrance tickets for each day of the show,
    which will be available from the flower tent once exhibits have been staged.
10. Staging must be complete by 8pm. Stewards will then ask you to leave the
    Marquee.

Grow Your Own Rules

1. All classes will be judged in accordance to the Royal Horticultural Society Rules
   8th Edition revised 2016.
2. Vases for flower exhibits are kindly loaned by Cold Ash and Ashmore Green
   Horticultural Society for use at the show and must be returned to the stewards
   upon collection of exhibits on the Sunday of the show.
3. Black plates for displaying fruit/vegetable exhibits will be available for use if
   needed.
4. Displaying variety or common name on small card is encouraged, but not
   compulsory.
5. Exhibits must be staged in the Flower Tent on the Friday before the Show (10am
   – 8pm)
6. Exhibitors must enter a minimum of four classes to receive 1 ticket for entry to
   the Show (can be used on either day) and a vehicle permit which will allow entry
   onto the showground on the Friday. Exhibits may be removed only after 5pm on
   the Sunday.
7. No visible labeling identifying the exhibitor will be allowed on the table for
   judging. Exhibitors will be provided with an allocated number for judging at the
   time of staging.
Youth Rules
1. Exhibits must be dropped to the Flower Tent on the Friday before the Show
   (10am – 8pm)
2. Each exhibitor will receive a vehicle permit which will allow entry onto the showground on
   the Friday.
3. Exhibits may be removed only after 5pm on the Sunday.
4. No visible labeling identifying the exhibitor will be allowed on the table for judging.
   Exhibitors will be provided with an allocated number for judging at the time of staging.
5. Certificates will be awarded that can be taken at the end of the show when collecting
   your exhibit.

Home Produce Rules

1. Exhibits must be dropped to the Flower Tent on the Friday before the Show (10am –
   8pm).
2. Each exhibitor will receive a vehicle permit which will allow entry onto the showground on
   the Friday.
3. Exhibitors will not receive prize money or entry tickets for the show.
4. Exhibits may be removed only after 5pm on the Sunday.
5. No visible labeling identifying the exhibitor will be allowed on the table for judging.
   Exhibitors will be provided with an allocated number for judging at the time of staging.
6. Certificates will be awarded that can be taken at the end of the show when collecting
   your exhibit.
ENTER ONLINE AT
     http://www.newburyshowground.co.uk/show-
                  pages/competitors

                 Alternatively complete booking form

Contact details: office@newburyshowground.co.uk or 01635
                          247111

 No entries will accepted after closing date detailed in this schedule.

                         PLEASE NOTE

Due to the new position of the Flower tent, this year
there will be NO available parking behind the flower
tent during the weekend for Exhibitors entering the
              classes in this schedule.

             Please use Exhibitors Car Park.
NEWBURY AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
         NEWBURY SHOWGROUND
              PRIORS COURT
               HERMITAGE
               THATCHAM
               BERKSHIRE
                RG18 9QZ

         TELEPHONE: 01635 247111
            FAX: 01635 247227

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