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Classes for the 114th show on the 13th August 2011

N.B. Entries accepted on day of Show only, up to 9.45 a.m. in the Home Industries Tent - 30p each

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Prize Money: 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1

Walking Sticks and Crooks - Max 2 sticks per class

Steward:
Judge: 

Classes

  1. Shepherd's Crook - Horn Head
  2. Shepherd's Crook - Hazel, 1 piece
  3. Walking Stick - Horn 
  4. Walking Stick - Hazel 
  5. Ornamental Stick

All Sticks and Crooks to be made by the exhibiter.
Park Championship Cup for Best Exhibit.
Special Prize for Best Novice Stick - Please indicate (N) beside name.
M.A.A.S. Cup for most points in Section. 

Baking Section

Judge:

Classes

  1. Cherry Cake
  2. 6 Ginger Nuts
  3. Banana Loaf
  4. 4 Drop Scones
  5. 4 Sultana Scones
  6. Apple Tart -  Shortcrust pastry
  7. Decorated Chocolate Spong Cake
  8. 4 Oatcakes
  9. 1/4 llb Tablet
  10. 4 Almond Slices
  11. Clootie Dumpling
  12. Bread Plait
  13. Nil

Most Points - Park Challenge Bowl.
Best Exhibit - SWRI 75th Anniversary Quaich.


Dairy Produce and Preserves

Judges:

Classes

  1. 6 Hens Eggs
  2. 3 Duck Eggs
  3. Blackcurant Jelly
  4. Raspberry Jam
  5. Strawberry Jam
  6. Orange Marmalade
  7. Beetroot Chutney
  8. Quiche
  9. Vegetarian Pate
  10. Pavlova
  11. 2 Stuffed Beef Tomatoes
  12. Coleslaw

Most Points - Preserve Cup.


Flowers

Judge: 

Classes

  1. Single Hybrid Tea Rose
  2. 3 Floribunda Roses
  3. Vase of 6 Sweet Peas
  4. Vase of 3 Dahlias
  5. Vase of 3 Pom-Pom Dahlias
  6. 6 Pansies displayed on a board
  7. 3 Gladioli
  8. Exhibit of Cut Flowers
  9. Indoor Pot Plant in Flower
  10. Indoor Pot Plant - Foliage
  11. Lady's Spray
  12. Gentleman's Buttonhole
  13. Royal Wedding  Arrangement - small
  14. Decoration using a Candlestick
  15. Display of 3 Lillies
  16. Arrangement in a Glass
  17. Arrangement using Driftwood (maximum size 6")

Most Points in Classes 31 - 40 - Fyne Flower Cup.
Most Points in Classes 41 - 47 - Jane McKenzie Cup.


Handicrafts

Judge:

Classes

  1. Knitted Baby's Cardigan with hood
  2. Crochet Article
  3. Item in Handmade Felt
  4. Toy any craft suitable for child
  5. Collage any Medium  framed
  6. Handspun Hank of Yarn
  7. Photo - Winter Scene
  8. Driftwood Animal
  9. Agricultural Print With Caption
  10. Painting - Any Medium

Most Points in Section - M.A.A.S Cup.
Most Points gained in open Classes 1 - 57 and 66 - 79 by exhibitor under 25 years old - Centenary Cup.


Children's Section

Judge:

Prize Money: 1st £1, 2nd 60p, 3rd 30p

Classes


Age 5 - 7
  1. Vegetable Animal
  2. Decorated Cup Cake
  3. Pasta Necklace
  4. Drawing of My Pet

Age 8 - 12

  1. Decorated Cup Cake
  2. 2 Handmade Pom Poms
  3. Bracelet  - any craft
  4. Mid-Argyll Show Poster

Cups for most points in each age group except Pre -School.

Pre- School

   66. Decorate a Digestive Biscuit

   67. Paper Plate Animal

Mid Argyll Agricultural Society Children's Cup.
Best Exhibit and Reserve

All entries must state age.


Vegetable Section

Judge:Peter Sinclair, Glenbarr Nurseries

Classes

  1. 3 Leeks
  2. 1 Cauliflower
  3. 1 Cabbage
  4. 3 Tomatoes
  5. 3 Onions
  6. 3 Carrots (stump)
  7. 3 Carrots (long)
  8. 3 Coloured Potatoes
  9. 3 White Potatoes
  10. 1 Lettuce
  11. 1 Cucumber
  12. 3 Courgettes
  13. Selection of 6 Vegetables on a Tray (3' x 2'max.) omitting Tomatoes and Cucumber
  14. Salad Selection - No more than 6 items in suitable Container

Children Only

  82.   Cress

   83.  Mis- Shaped Vegetable

Fred Shuttlewood Memorial Cup for overall winner in section.

Shuttlewood Cup for Best Exhibit


RULES
  1. One entry per person per Class (except in Sticks & Crooks where entry is limited to 2 Sticks per person per class).
  2. Floral exhibits to be shown in suitable vases and containers.
  3. All Exhibits to be in place by 9.45 a.m.
  4. Prizes to be collected from Tent between 12 Noon and 2p.m.
  5. Entries accepted on day of the Show.
  6. Each entry must be accompanied by a sealed envelope containing name and address of exhibitor.
  7. Exhibitors under 25 yrs of age competing in open classes to indicate "Y" for youth beside name to be eligible for Centenary Cup.
  8. Tent will close at 10am for Judging and re-open when judging completed. 


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