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KIMPTON HORSE SHOW

Sunday 27th July 2008

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Autumn Show

Saturday 6th September 2008

Programmes will be on sale in the Corner Stores

TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED

1. Ron Pugh Trophy Exhibitor with most points in Classes 101-106
2. Flower Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 200-212
3. Ernie Towersey Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 300-321
4. Fruit Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 401-407
5. Cookery Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 501-514
6. Zena Skinner Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 601-608
7. Pettet Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 801-823
8. Photography Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 901-910
9. Jocelyn Bacon Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 1001-1007
10. Edwards Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 1021-1027
11. Winmill Cup Exhibitor with most points in Classes 1041-1046
12. The Dyer Cup Winner of Best Vegetable Allotment
13. Vegetable Garden Cup Winner of Best Vegetable Garden
14. Alec Davies Trophy Winner of Best Flower Garden
15. The Art Cup Best Individual Art Exhibit (Classes 820-823)
16. W.I. Rose Bowl Exhibitor (W.I.) with most points in Show
17. Jubilee Cup Exhibitor (non W.I.) with most points in Show
18. Garden Club Cup Garden Club Exhibitor with most points in Classes 101 - 407

ENTRIES

Please make sure you have read the Notes For Exhibitors and Rules For Exhibitors which can be found towards the back of this schedule.

Entry forms to be taken or sent to the Show Secretary (at 14 Parkfield Crescent or 10 Canham Close, Kimpton) together with appropriate entry fees by 30th August 2008. Late entries will be accepted up to 2:00pm on 4th September but double entry fee will be charged. Please note that entry is restricted to residents of Kimpton, members of Kimpton W.I. and Kimpton Garden Club. Extra Entry Forms can be obtained from the Show Secretary.

Staging will take place between 08:45am and 10:15am on 6th September 2008. Judging will commence at 10:30am.

Sponsors of the 2007 Show
The Autumn Show Committee express their grateful thanks to the sponsors listed below for their support of the 2007 show.

Ayletts Nurseries Bradstock Power Tools BWP
Country Properties Mrs A Fitzpatrick Fringe Line Hair Salon
Mrs G Gregory Mrs M Guenier Kimpton Corner Stores
Kimpton Garden Club Kimpton W.I. Mrs V Pollington
Manor Pharmacy, Wheathampstead 'Liberation' Beautician
The Cross Keys Village Vehicles Waitrose plc
Various Anonymous Donors

The 2007 Show raised £450 towards Kimpton Memorial Hall funds.

2008 SCHEDULE - KIMPTON AUTUMN SHOW

ENTRY FEE IN EACH CLASS 25p (unless otherwise stated)

No cash prizes will be given except in the children's classes.

Points awarded in all classes (except 200, 300,300A, 301, 302, 350, 351, 352, 353 & 1061) will be as follows 1st - 3pts. 2nd - 2pts. 3rd - 1pt.

SECTION 1 FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS RON PUGH TROPHY
101 A Small Hand Tied Posy (suitable for a bridesmaid)
102 "Geometry". A modern arrangement.(Not to exceed 24" / 61cm in any dimension)
103 "Harvest Basket" (May include fruit and / or Vegetables. Not to exceed 24" / 61cm in any dimension)
104 "Beijing 2008". With one accessory. (Not to exceed 24" / 61cm in any dimension)
105 "Ruby Wedding" (Table centre. Not to exceed 15" / 38cm in any dimension)
106 Petite Arrangement. (Not to exceed 8" / 21cm)

SECTION 2 FLOWERS FLOWER CUP
200 Best Flower Garden (see Page 6) (1st - 5pts, 2nd - 3pts, 3rd - 1pt)
201 Vase of 3 Roses with own foliage
202 1 Specimen Rose
203 Vase of 3 Decorative Dahlias
204 Vase of 3 Cactus Dahlias
205 Vase of 3 Pompon or Ball Dahlias
206 Vase of 3 Chrysanthemums
207 Pelargonium (Geranium) in a pot.
208 Vase of Herbaceous Perennials (min. 5 items and min. 3 kinds)
209 Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers (not less than 7 items)
210 An indoor foliage pot plant. (pot not to exceed 9" / 23cm diameter)
211 Fuchsia in a pot. (pot not to exceed 9" / 23cm diameter)

SECTION 3A VEGETABLES ERNIE TOWERSEY CUP
300 Best Vegetable Garden (see Page 6) (1st - 5pts, 2nd - 3pts, 3rd - 1pt)
300A Best Vegetable Allotment (see Page 6) (1st - 5pts, 2nd - 3pts, 3rd - 1pt)
301 Vegetable Tray (See Notes For Exhibitors) (1st - 5pts, 2nd - 3pts, 3rd - 1pt)
302 Salad Tray (See Notes For Exhibitors) (1st - 5pts, 2nd - 3pts, 3rd - 1pt)
303 2 Cobs of Sweetcorn
304 1 Cabbage
305 1 Lettuce
306 1 Marrow
307 1 Cucumber
308 5 Tomatoes (calyx on, not exceeding 2" / 5cm diameter)
309 5 Tomatoes (calyx on, exceeding 2" / 5cm diameter)
309A 5 Cherry Tomatoes (calyx on)
310 5 Potatoes, other than white, of any shape
311 5 Potatoes, white, of any shape
312 5 Runner Beans
313 3 Carrots (3" / 8cm of leaf to be left on)
314 3 Courgettes
315 3 Round Beetroot (3" / 8cm of leaf to be left on)

316 3 Onions (dressed, exceeding 3" / 8cm diameter)
317 3 Onions (dressed, not exceeding 3" / 8cm diameter)
318 5 Shallots
319 3 Peppers
320 4 Named Culinary Herbs. (1 sprig of each on a paper plate)
321 1 Item of Variety not in this section

SECTION 3B NOVELTY VEGETABLES (No points awarded - ENTRY FREE)
Entries will be accepted up to 09:45 on day of Show
350 The Heaviest Potato
351 The Heaviest Marrow
352 The Longest Runner Bean
353 The Most Amusing Misshapen Vegetable

SECTION 4 FRUIT FRUIT CUP
* * * Stalks must be left on * * *
401 4 Eating Apples (any variety)
402 4 Cooking Apples (any variety)
403 4 Plums (any variety)
404 Saucer of Blackberries (minimum 10)
405 Saucer of Soft Fruit (not Blackberries, minimum 10)
406 3 Pears (any variety)
407 Fruit of variety not in this section

SECTION 5 COOKERY COOKERY CUP
501 White Loaf (approx. 1Ib / 500g)(handmade)
502 Speciality Bread (approx. 1Ib / 500g)(handmade)
503 Loaf of Bread - made in bread machine
504 Glazed Apple Tart (approx 7" / 17.5cm diameter with pastry base)
505 Decorated Chocolate Cake (approx 7" / 17.5cm diameter)
506 Fruit Cake (any recipe, undecorated)
507 Fruit Mousse (individual portion)
508 A plate of 5 ginger biscuits
509 A Ramekin of Fish Pâté
510 4 Plain Scones
511 Victoria Sandwich (approx. 7" / 17.5cm diameter - see Notes)
512 Sausage Meat Plait.
513 Tea Bread (any recipe, undecorated)
514 Cake to given recipe (see Notes)
515 1 Bottle Home Made Lemonade
516 1 Bottle Fruit Cordial

SECTION 6 PRESERVES ZENA SKINNER CUP
Jars to be not less than 12oz / 335g.
601 1 Jar Soft Fruit Jam.
602 1 Jar Stone Fruit Jam.
603 1 Jar Fruit Jelly.
604 1 Jar Marmalade
605 1 Jar Lemon Curd (cellophane top).
606 1 Jar Chutney.
607 1 Jar Pickled Onions, Shallots or mixed vegetables.
608 1 Jar Piccalilli

(Section 7 has moved to section 5)

SECTION 8 ARTS & CRAFTS PETTET CUP
NO KIT PERMITTED UNLESS STATED IN CLASS. ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND WHERE APPROPRIATE SHOULD BE MOUNTED
801 Handmade Christmas Card For Our Village. Any medium
802 Patchwork / Quilting / Appliqué - Large Items (e.g. Bed Quilt) - one article or set (See Note 1 below)
803 Patchwork / Quilting / Appliqué - Smaller Items (e.g. cushion or bag) - one article or set (See Note 1 below)
804 Knitting / Crochet - one article or set (See Note 1 below)
805 Embroidery or Canvas Work - one article or set (See Notes 1&2 below)
806 Pottery / Ceramic - one article or set
807 A Carving
808 Collage
809 An Item Of Woodwork
810 An Item Of Metalwork
811 One Item Of Jewellery
812 One item not in this section
820 A Painting (watercolour)
821 A Painting (any medium other than watercolour)
822 Drawing (any medium)
823 Painting / Drawing - Local Interest (any medium)

Note:
1. Classes 802 to 804: - Articles must be in new condition.
2. Class 805: - Use of transfer(s) does not constitute a kit

SECTION 9 PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY CUP
A photograph of:
901 Local Interest - "The Changing Face Of Kimpton"
902 Child or Children
903 Animal(s) or Pet(s)
904 People At Work or Play
905 "Happiness is ….."
906 Trees
907 Flower(s), Fruit or Vegetable(s)
908 "Over The Hills And Far Away"
909 "Skyscape"
910 Any Other subject

Photographs may be: - Black and white or Colour. Maximum size 10" x 8" / 25cm x 20cm.
and must be Mounted on card with Title or Caption and not framed or glassed.
and must be Taken by the Exhibitor.

SECTION 10 CHILDREN'S CLASSES

ENTRY IS FREE but must be entrant's own work. Any item previously exhibited at this show must have been amended since then. There is a prize for all entrants.

In addition, in each class:- 1st Prize - 50p 2nd Prize - 30p 3rd Prize - 20p

GROUP A - Years 7 to 11 (at July 2008) JOCELYN BACON CUP
1001 Model (may be a kit)
1002 5 Homemade Biscuits.
1003 Photograph - Holiday (mounted with caption)
1004 A Hand Decorated Pottery Item
1005 Pop Art Painting

GROUP B - Years 3 to 6 (at July 2008) EDWARDS CUP
1021 A Vehicle made of fruit or vegetables
1022 Handwriting. (See Notes For Exhibitors)
1023 Computer generated poster to advertise the Autumn Show
1024 4 Decorated Fairy Cakes.
1025 Photograph - "My Family" (mounted with caption)
1026 Painting or Drawing of a Tree
1027 Collage using natural materials (to fit on a sheet of A4 paper)

GROUP C - Reception to Year 2 (at July 2008) WINMILL CUP
1041 A Farm Vehicle (built from waste materials)
1042 An Animal made of fruits or vegetables
1043 A Kimpton Christmas Card (Hand Made)
1044 Something I grew
1045 Painting or Drawing of "Myself"
1046 5 Fruits or Vegetables made from marzipan.

GROUP D - Pre-School and Nursery (at July 2008)
1051 A Painting or Drawing.
1052 An Animal in "Playdoh" or plasticine
1053 A Small Pot Of Mustard and / or Cress.

GROUP E - TALLEST SUNFLOWER (over 4, under 16 years old (at July 2008))
1061 Tallest Sunflower

Grow them in the garden, on the allotment or in a pot. Either cut them off at ground level or keep them in their pot. Bring them along to the Show by 10:00am. The Kimpton Garden Club will offer special prizes for this competition: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3, 3rd - £2

SECTION 11 SCARECROW COMPETITION - Entry Fee 50p
1101 - Best Scarecrow (see notes for rules for this class)

Special Exhibition for 2008
This year there will be an interesting display of Old Garden Tools and Mechanical Equipment from years past. Many thanks to John Warwick and friends from Whitwell for putting this on.
You will be able to find this in the Green Room at the rear of the Hall - follow the signs to the Tool Exhibition and Photographs.

BEST GARDEN COMPETITON - ENTRY FEE 25p

"Part garden" entries are allowed (see Entry Form). Marks will generally be awarded as follows:

Class 200 Flower Garden Class 300 Vegetable Garden / 300A Allotment
General scheme / layout Overall cropping scheme
Features Cleanliness
Cleanliness Quality and variety
Quality and variety

Entries by 12th July 2008. Judging will be on 19th July 2008 starting at 11:00

Winner will receive 5pts, 2nd - 3pts, 3rd - 1pt

KIMPTON GARDEN CLUB
Meets on the first Wednesday of every month in The Memorial Hall Lounge.
Why not come along as a visitor and see if you like it?
New members always welcome.
Contact: 01582 832110

NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS
GENERAL
1) Please ensure that you have read and comply with the rules as set out on the inside back cover and the individual requirements given in each section and / or class.

2) Stewards for each section will be available during staging to assist you with any problems or queries.

SECTION 1 FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
a) Materials for these classes may be bought.

SECTION 2 FLOWERS
a) Entry in Class 208 and 211 must have been in the exhibitor's possession not less than 3 months.
b) Quality and content only is judged NOT arrangement.
c) For spectator interest, it would be helpful if varieties could be named.

SECTION 3A VEGETABLES
a) Remember that largest is not always best. Look for uniformity in size, shape and colour, e.g. Runner Beans straight, even length and not stringy.
b) All vegetables should be clean and disease free.
c) Cucumbers, beans and marrows should have the stalk still attached.
d) For spectator interest, it would be helpful if varieties could be named.

e) Class 301 Vegetable Tray
1. Class 301 is for three vegetables chosen from the following eight. Quantities as shown in brackets: Carrots (3) Cauliflowers (2) Onions (3) Parsnips (3) Peas (6 pods) Potatoes (3) Runner Beans (6 pods) Tomatoes (6)
Tomatoes to have calyx left on, Carrots and Parsnips to have 3 " / 7.5 cm of leaf left on and Peas or Beans must be displayed with some stalk attached.
2. The inside of the tray MUST NOT EXCEED 18" (45cm) x 24" (60cm) and all the vegetables must be displayed within the confines of the tray. The tray may be painted or a black cloth used. Parsley may be used as garnish but no other foliage or accessories (e.g. plates, sand, rings etc). Onion tops may be whipped with raffia or string
3. Winner will receive 5 points, 2nd - 3 points and 3rd - 1 point.

f) Class 302 Salad Tray
1. Class 302 is for three salad items chosen from the following six. Quantities as shown in brackets: Cucumber (1) Lettuce (1) Tomatoes (3) Beetroot (3) Salad Onions (3) Carrots (3)
2. Tomatoes to have calyx left on, Carrots to have 3 " / 7.5 cm of leaf left on.
3. Rules 2 and 3 in Class 301 above apply.

SECTION 4 FRUIT
a) Look for uniform size, shape, colour and quality.
b) The natural bloom should be left on fruit.
c) All fruit should have the calyx and / or stalk on.
d) For spectator interest, it would be helpful if varieties could be named.

SECTION 5 COOKERY
a) Please ensure that you bring suitable plate(s) for staging your entries.
b) Class 511 Victoria Sandwich may be plain, or dusted with castor sugar.
c) Class 514
Banana And Chocolate Cake
(Use either imperial or metric units - don't mix)
Ingredients: 175g / 6oz soft margarine, 225g / 8oz granulated sugar, 2 large ripe bananas, ½ tsp / 2.5 ml vanilla essence, 275g / 10oz self-raising flour, ½ tsp / 2.5ml salt, ½ tsp / 2.5ml bicarbonate of soda, 3 eggs, 50g / 2oz dark chocolate chips (or broken pieces from a bar).

For the crumble topping
1 rounded tbsp plain flour, 1 rounded tbsp Demerara sugar, Knob of butter.

Method: Pre-heat the oven to 160?C/325? F/Gas 3.
Grease and line a round 21cm / 8" cake tin. Place margarine and sugar in a saucepan over a low heat until margarine has just melted. Remove pan from heat.
Peel bananas, weigh 225g / 8oz and place on a plate with vanilla essence; mash until smooth.
Sift self-raising flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda into pan and mix with a wooden spoon. Beat eggs and add to pan with banana; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips (do not over-mix). Place mixture in prepared tin and level top with a metal spoon.
Place plain flour, Demerara sugar and butter in a basin; cut up butter and work in with fingertips until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over mixture in tin.
Bake cake in centre of oven for 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes. Test by pressing with the fingers. If cooked, the cake should spring back and have begun to shrink back from the side of the tin. Leave cake to cool in tin then turn out and remove paper. Wrap cake in foil and store 2 or 3 days to allow flavour to develop. The cake will keep well for 3 weeks if kept wrapped in foil in tin.

SECTION 6 PRESERVES
a) Please ensure that you comply with Rule 6 (No Trade Names). In the past we have unfortunately had to disqualify otherwise excellent entries.
b) Jars must always be filled to the top except chutney and pickles, sealed with a wax disc and cellophane or a new twist top.
c) All preserves must be clearly labelled on the jar including year and month of making.

SECTION 8 CRAFTS
a) All exhibits MUST be entirely the exhibitor's own work.
b) Painting and Drawing. Should be on a suitable substrate, i.e. paper, canvas, wood etc.
c) Class 807 "Collage" is defined as "A picture which is entirely stuck using all types of fabrics and found materials including paper"
d) Class 809 "Item not in this section". This class will cater for such entries as re-upholstery, re-caning and major repair or renovation work of a commercial manufactured item. In these cases, the repair or renovation work only will be judged. Totally home-made items like wood or metalwork, basketwork or dough craft etc., are of course, also very welcome in this class.

SECTION 9 PHOTOGRAPHY
a) All exhibits MUST be the exhibitor's own work but obviously your films may be commercially developed and printed.
b) Exhibits must be mounted on card with title or caption and not framed or glassed.

SECTION 10 CHILDREN'S CLASSES
a) Please ensure that you enter the appropriate group for the school year you were in July.
b) Any child who attends Kimpton School or is a member of a youth organisation in the village is eligible to enter the Children's Classes even if they do not live in the Parish.
b) Children in all groups may enter Adult Classes if they wish, but a separate entry form must be used, and the appropriate entry fees paid.
c) "Any Material" means just that, i.e. Textile, Wood, Metal, Plastic, Ceramic, Glass, Rubber etc.
d) Photographs to be mounted with a caption and not framed or glassed.
f) Class 1022. Handwriting. Reproduce the following poem:

The Train
The train is leaving London Station
Heading for its destination
Clickety-clack; There's no turning back,
The wheels go thundering down the track.
Passing by villages and small sleepy towns
A tunnel approaches under the Downs.
Out from the darkness into the light,
The end of our journey is almost in sight.

From a poem by Paula Shortland

SECTION 11 BEST SCARECROW
1. To do their jobs, scarecrows have to stand out in a field in wind and rain, so they must be well made.

2. Don't use your Dad's best suit or your Mum's best dress without asking them. Although, it is a chance to get rid of that dreadful old jacket Dad insists on wearing.

3. Your scarecrow can be made of anything, but you are encouraged to use recycled materials. Bob Finch has a free supply of straw available. Telephone 832497 to arrange to collect as much as you need. You may use props or accessories to enhance your scarecrow

6. Please label your scarecrow with its name

7. Bring/assemble your scarecrow to the Memorial Hall between 0845 and 1015, where it will be allocated a place in the garden. Judging will take place later that morning. They will all be on view in the afternoon.

8. The judges panel will be lead by a local farmer whose family have farmed in and around Kimpton for many generations. They will be giving marks for originality, design, and construction as well as whether it will scare the crows!

9. The prize for the winner will be vouchers to the value of £25 to be used at a Pizza Express restaurant.

A Tip. For inspiration, do a web search on 'Scarecrow Competition'. A good site is the St Tudy website <http://www.sttudy.org.uk/Photos/Scarecrow.htm>

RULES FOR ALL EXHIBITORS

1. All produce must have been grown in the exhibitor's own house, garden or allotment for entries in Classes 201 to 211 and 301 to 407,

2. All exhibitors must be either resident in the Parish of Kimpton, a Kimpton W.I. member, a member of a Kimpton Garden Club or a member of a relevant Kimpton Organisation. However, any child who attends Kimpton School or is a member of a youth organisation in the village is eligible to enter the Children's Classes even if they do not live in the Parish.

3. Entry forms must be completed in ink, stating in which classes they intend to exhibit, and must be received by the Show Secretary, together with the entry fees, by the Saturday prior to the Show. Late entries will be accepted on payment of double fees until the Wednesday prior to the Show.

4. Exhibitors are reminded that entries may be disqualified if not entered in the correct class and / or not meeting the requirements of the class.

5. No exhibitor shall be allowed to enter more than one exhibit in each class.

6. No trade names on any bottles, jars or containers.

7. All staging materials including vases, pedestals and plates must be provided by the exhibitor.

8. In Flower Arranging classes, any material may be used, but in other classes no decorative material other than own foliage may be used.

9. Staging must be carried out between 8:45am and 10:15am. Staging cards will be available between these times from the Show Secretary, and must be placed with each exhibit - NAME SIDE DOWN.

10. No exhibitor or unauthorised person will be allowed in the Show area between the times of 10:15am and 2:30pm.

11. No exhibit may be removed from the Show area before the end of the raffle.

12. Any exhibit identified as such will be sold in aid of the Memorial Hall funds at the end of the show. Please ask the Stewards or Secretary during staging how to mark the exhibit for sale.

13. The Committee will not be responsible for the safety of any exhibits, vases, plates etc., either at the Show or in transit to or from the Show.

14. THE JUDGE'S DECISION IS FINAL.

2007 TROPHY WINNERS
Adult Classes

Trophy Awarded For Winner
Ron Pugh Trophy Flower arranging Mrs L Bembridge
Flower Cup Specimen flowers Mrs A Dyer
Vegetable Cup Specimen vegetables Mrs G Davies
Fruit Cup Specimen fruit Mr D Reed
Cookery Cup Cookery Items Mrs L Haynes
Zena Skinner Cup Preserves Mrs M Guenier
Pettet Cup Art and Craft Items Mrs M Cox
Photography Cup Photography Mr B Malcom
The Vegetable Garden Cup Best vegetable garden Mrs G Davies
The Dyer Cup Best vegetable allotment Mr L Hawke
Alec Davies Trophy Best flower garden Mrs T Desborough
The Art Cup Best individual art item Mr P New
W.I. Rose Bowl Exhibitor (W.I) with most points Mrs L Haynes
in show
Jubilee Cup Exhibitor (not W.I) with most Mrs G Davies
points in show
Garden Club Cup Garden Club exhibitor with Mr J Balston
most points in horticultural classes.
Junior Classes

Trophy Awarded For Winner
Jocelyn Bacon Cup Secondary School age group Lois Bosatta
Edwards Cup Junior School age group Jacob New
Winmill Cup Over 4 and under 7 years Matthew Corcoran