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All entries, including young people’s classes but except class 31, must be the sole work of the exhibitor, all of whom must be of amateur status. Teenagers to be between 13 and 20 on 12th July 2008.
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Produce in classes 1 to 28 must be grown in exhibitors own garden or allotment. Variety of plant should be displayed if possible.
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All cookery exhibits must be displayed on a white paper plate, plain doilies may be used. [Plates and doilies will be available]. Exhibitors of flowers are to provide their own vases or appropriate containers and be responsible for collecting them after the show.
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Flower arrangements may be displayed on boards and bases up to sizes specified.
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Exhibitors will be given a personal entry number and a sticker for each entry and they must ensure that each exhibit has their entry number clearly displayed, that the exhibit is staged in the correct class location and that it complies with the description in the schedule. Clerks will be available on show day to give advice and assistance. Any reserved entry to have “R” clearly written on the entry number sticker.
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One entry form per entrant, photocopies of form are acceptable. Entry forms with the correct fee to be returned by Wednesday 9th July 2008 to any committee member. Late entry forms can be accepted on show day but only between 8.30 & 9.00 am.
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Entry fee is 20p per entry; 10 entries and over - £2.00. Children’s classes free.
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All exhibits to be staged between 8.30 & 10.00 am. Presentation of exhibits will be taken into account. Entrants may use the Village Hall car park but must vacate by 10.30am.
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Judging will commence at 10.30am on 12th July. The judges decision is final. During judging only judges, judges’ clerks and the committee shall be allowed in the Marquee. Classes 85 to 88 will be judged on Friday 11th July.
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No exhibitor may be awarded more than one prize in any one class.
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Points are awarded on the basis of 3 for 1st; 2 for 2nd and 1 for 3rd. These points will be used in assessing the winners of certain trophies. Overall winners are the exhibitors with the most points; the Family Trophy is awarded to the family with most points. In the case of a tie the winner with the most first prizes will be awarded the trophy. Classes 31, 85, 86, 87 and 88 are not included in the points system.
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To compete for the Family Trophy a minimum of 2 family members living at the same address must have submitted to any class; one of the family members must be under 12. Families can enter in the family name, e.g. “Smith Family” or as individuals. If entering as individuals an entry form is required for each family member. All entries competing for the Family Trophy must have the box on the entry form ticked.
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Any competitor wishing to lodge an objection must do so to the Chairman before 3.00pm on the day of the show.
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All exhibits in the Fruit, Vegetable, Flower, Cookery and Preserve classes, unless reserved by the exhibitor, will become the property of the Committee, sold at the close of the show and proceeds donated to the Keyworth Show. All other exhibits may be donated for sale or as a raffle prize. The sale will commence at about 4.15pm.
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No exhibit is to be removed from the Marquee before 4pm. Exhibitors are responsible for removal of exhibits that are not sold at the end of the show.
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The committee shall have the power to deal with all matters not provided for in these rules. Whilst every reasonable precaution will be taken, the committee cannot be responsible for any loss or consequential damage. The committee’s decision is final.
Affiliated to and sponsored by Keyworth Playing Fields Association. Charity No. 522231.
Proceeds in aid of capital projects for member clubs.
