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Chief Steward

Hon. Secretary
Miss Linda Raven  (Tel: 01708 855 201) Mrs Janis Norden
   
Entry Secretary

Stewards

Miss Carole Raven

Mrs Elsie Raven
37 St Marys Road Mrs Beverley Harrison
Chadwell St Mary Mr Lew Hall
Essex Mrs Lynne De’Ath
RM16 4JX Mr Brian Reeves
Tel: 01375 841573 Mrs Joyce Cudby
  Mr Bob Cudby
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REGULATIONS APPLYING TO ALL EXHIBITS IN THE HOBBIES AND HANDICRAFTS SECTION

  1. The exact number and kind of articles mentioned in the schedule of classes must be exhibited, otherwise the exhibit will be disqualified.

  2. Exhibitor cards and produce labels etc. can be collected from the H&H Marquee during the times given in Regulation 10 below. The cards must be placed face down with each exhibit.

  3. The decision of the Judges shall be final and they shall have discretionary power in cases where the exhibits are of doubtful quality, or where there are not more than three competitors, to diminish or withhold any of the prizes offered.

  4. The Stewards reserve the right to refuse any entry in any Class.

  5. The Stewards will not be answerable for any damage or loss that may occur to any exhibit.

  6. In the event of any doubt or dispute by any exhibitor regarding the interpretation of these Regulations, the decision of the Stewards shall be final.

  7. All persons intending to exhibit or compete must obtain an Entry Form from the Entry Secretary or from the Show website, which must be completed and returned by the given closing date.

  8. All articles entered shall, except where stated, be the produce and property of the exhibitor. Any person who is proved to have exhibited produce not his own, shall be disqualified, as determined by the Stewards.

  9. Exhibitors may make more than one entry in a Class, but no single exhibit may be shown in more than one Class and Exhibitors shall not be entitled to more than one award in any one Class.

  10. Exhibits will be received in the H&H Marquee on the Show Ground on Friday between 4pm and 7pm and on Show Day between 7am and 8am. Exhibits received after this time may not be judged.

  11. Judging will begin at 9 am. The H&H Marquee will be open by 11 am, or on conclusion of judging, and will close at 5 pm. Exhibits are not to be removed from the show bench until 5 pm.

  12. The H&H Marquee will be closed to exhibitors and members of the public while judging is in progress. Any exhibitor attempting to gain entry during this time will be disqualified.

  13. Any exhibitor feeling himself aggrieved by any decision or mistake shall give notice in writing to the Chief Steward before 2.30 pm on the day of the Show and shall at the same time deposit with the Chief Steward the sum of £10, which shall be forfeited to the Stewards if such objection or protest be deemed frivolous or unfounded by the Judges or Stewards.

  14. Rosettes and prize money will be awarded at the Stewards table after the presentation of Cups and Trophies. Rosettes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in each class. Prize money will be awarded as follows: 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1.

  15. The Judges shall have discretionary power to award more than one 1st prize in the Handicapped Classes.

    The Society’s general By-Laws and Regulations shall apply to all entries, exhibitors and persons attending the show. Click here for further details.

    Supplementary Regulations for Honey Classes

  16. All honey, wax and mead must be the produce of the exhibitor’s own bees.

  17. All extracted honey must be exhibited in plain 450g (16oz) standard squat glass or plastic jars, effectively secured against leakage with standard white plastic screw tops or twist-offs.  Comb honey must be glazed on both sides.  The glass may be secured by metal clips, with lace paper edging or in any neat way capable of easy removal by the Judge.

  18. Honey exhibits must bear no mark other than the labels supplied by the Entry Secretary, which in the case of jars must be affixed not more than 25mm (1in) from the bottom of the jar and on sections, shallow frames, etc., at the right hand top corner of the glass.

  19. Points for the Challenge Cups for Honey classes will be awarded as follows:  1st 6; 2nd 5; 3rd 4; VHC 3; HC 2, C 1.

  20. Mead must be shown in plain, clear, round, white glass bottles, similar in shape and size to a sauternes bottle, without names, fluting or ornamentation.  Bottles to be filled within 13mm (½in) of cork and fitted with flange corks or white plastic stoppers.
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HOBBIES AND HANDICRAFTS CLASSES for 2008

Art and Handicrafts   |   Needlework   |   Photography   |   Domestic   |   Preserves   |   Honey
 

ART AND HANDICRAFTS - Judges:  Mr S. Whinnet, Mr K. Baker    Handicapped Classes: Mrs C. Turnbull

Class
1.

Handicraft – any article, using hard materials
2. Handicraft – any article, using soft materials
3. Handicraft – any article, made by a handicapped person
4. Handicraft – any article, made by a handicapped group
5. Surface Decoration – painting on china, tile or glass
6. Art – etching or drawing
7. Art – painting – oils
8. Art – painting – watercolour
9. Art – painting – pastels
10. Hand-made Greetings Card
Junior Art and Handicrafts
(Please state age on entry form)   Entry Fee 30p   
11. Handicraft – using hard materials (e.g. pottery) – age 5 to 10 years
12. Handicraft – using hard materials (e.g. pottery) – age 11 to 16 years
13. Handicraft – using soft materials – age 5 to 10 years
14. Handicraft – using soft materials – age 11 to 16 years
15a. Painting/Drawing – age 5 to 10 years
15b. Painting/Drawing – age 11 to 16 years
16a. Example of your Handwriting – age 5 to 10 years - Poem or Nursery Rhyme (can be illustrated). Maximum one A4 size page.
16b.

Example of your Handwriting – age 11 to 16 years - Poem (can be illustrated). Maximum one A4 size page.

NEEDLEWORK - Judges:  Mrs M. Langer, Mrs C. Turnbull and Mrs Lynne De'Ath
(Please state on reverse of Exhibitor Card if designed by you)

   

17. Hand Knitting – any article – lacy stitches

18. Hand Knitting – any article – plain stitches
19. Crochet – any article – wool
20. Crochet – any article – fine thread
21. Knitting or Crochet – made by person over 60 years of age
22. Sewing – any item
23. Cushion – any fabric – not to exceed 46 x 46 cm (18 x 18 in)
24. Cross-Stitch Picture – unframed (back of stitching must be visible)
25. Cross-Stitch Picture – framed
26. Tapestry – framed
27. Embroidery – any article – hand-worked - unframed (back of stitching must be visible)
28. Embroidery – framed
29. Bobbin Lace or Tatting
Junior Needlework      
(Please state age on entry form) Entry Fee 30p 
30. Any item covered in classes 17 to 29 – age 8 to 10 years
31. Any item covered in classes 17 to 29 – age 11 to 16 years

PHOTOGRAPHY - Judge:  Mr S. Hughes
All photographs can be home or trade processed, monochrome or colour. They should measure a max. 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10in), and be mounted on card with max border of 2in. No frame required.
32. Photograph – "Nautical"
33. Photograph – "Native British Wildlife"
34. Photograph - "Action"

Junior Photography

Age 8 to 16 years (please state age on entry form) Entry Fee 30p      
35.

Photograph - "Creepy Crawlies"

DOMESTIC - Judges:  Mrs K. Ballinger, Mrs Archer, Mrs Bell
Exhibits to be placed on paper plates and covered securely with clingfilm or clear plastic bag
36. 8 Petit Fours in a box.
37. Carrot cake - using a 20cm (8in approx.) round baking tin.
38. Victoria Sandwich with jam filling using a 20cm (8in approx.) maximum round baking tin.
39.

Madeira Cake using a 20cm (8in approx.) maximum round baking tin
40. Date and Walnut Loaf, using dried fruit only, using a max 2lb tin
41. Double Crust Fruit Pie with shortcrust pastry on a 20cm (8in approx.) maximum plate
42. Six Shortbread Biscuits
43. Iced Cake using exhibitor’s own hand-made sugar flowers/decoration
44. Six Sausage Rolls - shortcrust pastry
45. Six Scones – any variety
46. One loaf of Machine-Baked Bread

PRESERVES
Using 350g (12oz) or 450g (16oz) glass jars, covered with cellophane
47.

One Jar of Jam or Jelly – any variety
48. One Jar of Marmalade – any variety
49. One Jar of Pickles
50. One Jar of Chutney

Junior Domestic Classes 

(Please state age on entry form) Entry Fee 30p

51.

Six Homemade Biscuits on a plate.  Age 5-10 years.
52. Six Homemade Rock Cakes on a plate.  Age 11-16 years.
53. Six Fairy Cakes. Age 5-10 years.
54.

Fruit Pie (20cm/8in. max plate). Age 11-16 years.
HONEY (Classes open to all parishes in Essex) - Judge:  Mrs O. Gabriel

All entries are 30p.     See Regulations 16-20.
55. Two Jars of Honey – Dark
56. Two Jars of Honey – Medium
57. Two Jars of Honey – Light
58. Two Jars of Honey – Naturally crystallised or soft set, of any years product.
59. Six Jars of Honey – Light, Medium or Dark, Crystallised or Soft Set, but all of the same.  To be exhibited in 450g (1lb) jars labelled for sale (Regulation 17 does not apply).  All jars must be of uniform shape and size.
60. Two 8oz plastic containers of Cut Comb Honey.
61. One Shallow Frame for extracting.
62. One bottle of Mead – Sweet (see Regulation 20).
63. One bottle of Mead – Dry (see Regulation 20).
64. Two Candles made of Beeswax, dipped or moulded, to be displayed in a vertical position.
65. Six 1oz Wax Blocks – any shape.
66.

One Piece of Ornamental Moulded Beeswax.  Weight 150-200g (5-7oz).  Colour permitted.
67. One Cake of Beeswax – not less than 19mm (Ύin) thick, weight 225-280g (8-10oz).
68. Display of Honey and Wax only.  Minimum of 4.5Kg (10lb).  Mixed honey to be displayed in space not exceeding 60cm x 60cm (2ft x 2ft).

Honey – Novice Classes 

(Novice is person who has not won in any honey show)
69.

One Jar Extracted Honey – Light.
70. One Jar Extracted Honey – Medium or Dark.

Honey – Open to Beekeepers and their family members only
71.

Honey Cake – made to recipe below:

125g (4oz) butter or margarine, 175g (6oz) English honey, 175g (6oz) sultanas, 225g (8oz) self-raising flour, 2 eggs, pinch of salt.  Cream butter and honey.  Beat eggs and add them alternately with the sifted flour and salt.  Mix well – a little milk can be added if necessary.  Add the sultanas with a little of the flour.  Bake in prepared 15-17.5cm (6½-7in) tin for 1-1½ hours in a moderate oven.
 
72.

Honey Fudge – made to recipe below:

½ Kg (1lb), 1 small tin evaporated milk, 50g (2oz) butter or margarine, 2 dessertspoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence.  Mix ingredients well, bring to boil slowly to 240°F.  Leave until lukewarm, then beat until thick, pour into buttered tin, then cut when firm.  Display 9 pieces.
 
73.

Seven Honey Biscuits – made to recipe below:

75g (3oz) butter or margarine, 25g (1oz) sugar, 150g (5oz) self-raising flour, 2 level tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice.  Cream fat, sugar and honey.  Add flour and lemon juice.  Put teaspoonful on to a baking sheet, allowing room for the mixture to spread, or pipe with a large nozzle.  Bake in a moderate oven 350°F/180°C/Gas mark 4 until golden brown (about 15 mins).
 
74. Honey Sandwich – made to recipe below:

Cakes : 150g (6oz) margarine, 100g (4oz) caster sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 150g (6oz)  self-raising flour, 3 eggs and approx. 2 tablespoons warm water. Filling: 50g (2oz) margarine, 75g (3oz) icing sugar, 1 tablespoon honey.

Cakes: cream margarine with honey and sugar until light and fluffy. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Carefully fold in sifted flour and if required, add a little water to make a soft mixture. Divide mixture between two 18cm (7in) greased and lined tins and smooth top. Bake in centre of a moderate oven (350°F/180°C/Gas Mark 4) until golden and springy to touch. Cool on a wire rack. Filling: Cream 50g (2oz) margarine, beat in 75g (3oz) sifted icing sugar until smooth, then beat in 1 tablespoon honey. When cooled, sandwich cakes with the buttercream and dredge with icing sugar.

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CUPS AND TROPHIES
Cups will be presented in the H&H Marquee at 4 pm

All Cups to be held for one year and to be returned to the Cup Steward, cleaned, no later than two weeks before the date of the next Show.

Points awarded as follows (except for Honey Classes – see Regulation 19 above): 1st 3; 2nd 2; 3rd 1.

Prize Money will be awarded as follows: 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1.

Art & Handicraft :

  1. G Maryon Wilson Cup – Awarded to the best exhibit in Classes 1 and 2.
Needlework :
  2. Mary Hayes Cup – Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the Needlework Classes 17-29.
Domestic :
  3. OH&A Society “Domestic” Cup – Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the Domestic Classes 36-50.
Junior :
  4. J D Watt Cup – Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the Junior Age Group 5-10 Classes 11, 13, 15a, 16a, 30, 35, 51 and 53.
  5. Plowright Cup – Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the Junior Age Group 11-16 Classes 12, 14, 15b, 16b, 31, 35, 52 and 54.
Honey :
  6. OH&A Society Silver Challenge Cup for Honey – Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 55-63.
  7. Jarvis Cup – Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 64-68
  8. Gunner Birch Trophy for Comb Honey – Awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 60-61
  9. Gunner Birch Memorial Trophy – A Pewter Cup Awarded to the Thurrock Beekeepers member gaining most points in Classes 62-63.
   
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SPECIAL NOTICES

Please attach the supplied label or tag to each exhibit. Labels for exhibits will be available for collection from the H&H marquee at the times given in Regulation 10 above.

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ENTRY FORMS

Please use separate forms for adult, junior and honey classes. Adult entry charge is 60p, Junior and Honey entry charges are both 30p.

You can download the entry forms in PDF format here, which you can print out and send off. If you have never downloaded a PDF file before you may need to download some software first by clicking the Adobe Reader link on the right. Alternatively, entry forms are available in the Orsett Show schedule, free in local shops and libraries.

Adult Entry Form Junior Entry Form    Honey Entry Form

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