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1 12 The Thame & Oxfordshire County Agricultural Association Routes to Thame Show Thame Show Oxfordshire s County Show Thursday 18th September 2014 From the South (London): M40 J6 (Tetsworth) or J7 (Milton Common) From the West: M4 J13 onto A34. Exit A34 at Oxford South Ring Road. Follow Ring Road signed A40/M40 London. Exit at A40, stay on A40 to A418 signed Thame/Aylesbury. From the North (Birmingham): M40 J8a (Wheatley Services) Note: No exit J7 from the North. From the East: A418 from Aylesbury Home & Garden Schedule Entries Close: Friday 29th August 2014 Glynswood LOGO to be added plese of Thame

2 2 General Rules and Conditions Eligibility. All exhibits must be bona fide property of the Exhibitor and have been grown or created by the Exhibitor as a hobby. An article entered at a previous Thame Show is ineligible for entry in this year s show. Entry Forms. All entries must be on the official entry form included with this schedule; please photocopy if you need additional copies. One form per exhibitor please. Entry forms, with the correct entry fees, should be sent to the Thame Show office at 55 North Street, Thame, Oxon. OX9 3BH to be received by no later than Friday 29th August Entry Fee. The Entry Fee is 1 per entry - 6 or more 50p Only one entry per exhibitor per class. Judging. All exhibits must be staged and ready for judging at 8.30am on the day of the Show. Classes will be closed to the public and exhibitors during judging which is anticipated to be completed by 10.30am. Points Calculations. Points that contribute to a Show Trophy will be calculated at: 1st prize - 5 points, 2nd prize - 3 points, 3rd prize - 1 point. Removal of Exhibits. Classes will be closed to the public at 5pm; no exhibits may be removed before this time. Exhibits not removed by 5.30 pm will be disposed of. Prize Money. All classes (except otherwise stated). 1st ; 2nd ; 3rd - 1. Prize money will be paid at the Steward s desk between 4.30pm and 5pm. Cups and Trophies: These are awarded annually and must be collected from the Cup Steward on the day of the show. Winners hold them for a year at the risk of the winner and must return them in good order before 31st July following the year of the win. Vegetable, Fruit & Flower Section: Please identify the name of variety of your exhibit with labels provided on the display benches. Affiliations with: National Vegetable Society, National Dahlia Society National Chrysanthemum Society, Bucks Association of Horticultural Societies Thame Show Suite 3, 55 North Street, Thame, Oxon. OX9 3BH info@thameshow.co.uk Home & Garden Section Chief Steward Mrs Sally Brentnall-Waters - sally.brentnall2@virgin.net Vegetable, Fruit & Flower Section Steward Mr A. Buggins (pre show) VEGETABLE, FRUIT AND FLOWER SECTION Section Stewards: Mr & Mrs C.E. Pullen - Judge: Mr M. Bradley - FNVS Vegetable Novice Classes F001 Potatoes, white or coloured, one variety, five, round or oval F002 Onions, globe, five, one variety F003 Tomatoes, five, one variety, with stalks F004 Runner Beans, five pods, one variety F005 Any other vegetable DT01 Merit Ribbon for the best exhibit in Novice classes F001 - F005 Vegetable Open Classes F006 Potatoes, five white, round or oval, one variety F007 Potatoes, five coloured, round or oval, one variety F008 Potato Collection of three distinct varieties five of each F009 Beetroot, three round, one variety F010 Carrots, three stumped, one variety with 75mm of stalks F011 Carrots, three long or intermediate, one variety with 75mm of stalks F012 Runner Beans, ten pods, one variety F013 French Beans, ten pods, one variety F014 Cabbage, two round, with 75mm stem F015 Cabbage, two pointed, with 75mm stem F016 Cauliflower, two, with 75mm stem F017 Lettuce, one pair, any variety F018 Sweet corn, one pair F019 Cucumbers, ridge or frame, two of same variety F020 Tomatoes, five, one variety, with calyx F021 Tomatoes, nine, cherry type, 30mm max dia with calyx F022 Celery, two sticks of same variety F023 Shallots, ten, culinary, one variety F024 Shallots, ten, MUST pass through a 30mm diameter ring F025 Onions, three, over 250 gms F026 Onions, three, under 250 gms F027 Onion Collection, three large, three small and three shallots F028 Leeks, three blanched or intermediate F029 Parsnips, three with 75mm trimmed stalks F030 Marrows, pair of table quality F031 Any other vegetable, not included in above classes, Qtys per RHS Handbook Guide F032 Culinary Herbs, four types, display as a collection in jar/bowl F033 Longest Runner Bean, Exhibit MUST be covered in the presence of a Steward prior to Judging F034 Heaviest Marrow, Exhibit MUST be displayed in the presence of a Steward F035 Odd Shaped Vegetable (No Prize Money) Vegetable Collections Prize Money 1st 2nd 3rd F036 Collection of vegetables in a trug or basket F037 Collection of three single vegetables, two of each, any veg class F038 TOP TRAY Sponsored by the Garden News (Fothergills & D.T. Brown) Collection of five vegetable kinds, see enclosed sheet (Seed Vouchers) DT02 National Vegetable Society Silver Medal and Merit Ribbon for the best Exhibit in Class F027 DT03 Hedley Purser Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the most points scored in vegetable classes DT04 Wyevale Trophy for the best Exhibit in Class F037 DT05 Special Certificate & Seed Vouchers for Class F038 Top Tray DT06 Bucks Association of Horticultural Societies SA Rosette will be awarded at Judge s discretion 3

3 4 F039 F040 F041 F042 F043 F044 F045 Open Fruit Classes - Judge: Mr M. Bradley - FNVS Apples, five, desert, one variety Apples, five, culinary, one variety Raspberries, 20 with stalks on a plate Blackberries, 20 with stalks on a plate Plums, six, one variety Rhubarb, 3 sticks blades trimmed to 75mm Any other fruit, not included in previous classes DT07 Thame Show Trophy - Fruit for the best exhibit in the Fruit Classes F046 F047 F048 F049 Children s Classes - Judge: Mr M. Bradley - FNVS Jar of Garden Flowers Animal made from Fruit and/or Vegetable Plate of Cress, formed to any shape Garden on a Plate DT08 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in Children s Classes F050 F051 F052 F053 F054 Basket - Tub - Container Displays Judge: Mrs J. Penn Hanging Basket - large, planter not to exceed 40cm Hanging Basket - small, planter not to exceed 30cm Single or mixed planting suitable for an outside display. A hook will be provided on a rail 2.1 metres above ground level. Loop of chain to be provided by the exhibitor. Hanging Basket - Fushsia only, planter not to exceed 40cm A hook will be provided on a rail 2.1 metres above ground level. Loop of chain to be provided by the exhibitor. Patio Container - round tub not to exceed 40cm or an unusual container suitably planted for outside display. Window Box Display - Rectangle 90cm long x 23cm wide x 23cm high or 23cm Square. Judges will award points in these Classes based upon; a) Quality - culture and condition. b) Content - variety and novelty. c) Display - colour and spacing. d) Presentation. DT09 Blake Horticultural Bowl for the best exhibit in Basket,Tub & Container Displays. Open Flower Classes - Judge: Mrs J. Penn F055 Roses, one vase, one specimen, large flowered (H.T.) F056 Roses, one vase, five specimen blooms, large flowered (H.T.) F057 Vase of annuals, not less than three kinds, not more than twelve stems F058 Vase of perennials, not less than three kinds, not more than twelve stems, to exclude Roses, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums F059 Houseplant, foliage only, pot not to exceed 18cm F060 Houseplant, flowering, pot not to exceed 18cm F061 Gladioli, one vase, one specimen spike F062 Gladioli, one vase, three spikes of three varieties F063 Gladioli, one vase, two spikes of any variety DT10 Steradent Award Poignard for the most points in classes F055 - F086 F064 F065 F066 F067 F068 F069 F070 F071 F072 F073 F074 F075 F076 Open Flower Classes - Dahlia Judge: Mr K. Fleckney Vases not provided, must be of standard RHS pattern Dahlias, one vase, one bloom, large decorative or giant Dahlias, one vase, one bloom, large or giant cactus or semi-cactus Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, medium decorative Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, medium cactus or semi-cactus Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, small decorative Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, any other type not mentioned in this section Dahlias, one vase, five blooms, ball, small or miniature Dahlias, one vase, five blooms, pompom Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, small semi-cactus or small cactus Dahlias, three vases; one vase of one bloom of giant or large either decorative and/or cactus or semi-cactus; one vase of three blooms of medium either decorative and/or cactus or semi-cactus: one vase of five blooms of small, either decorative and/or cactus or semi-cactus. Dahlias, three vases, small and/or miniature, three blooms per vase Dahlias, two vases, medium, three blooms per vase Dahlias, one vase, five blooms, miniature decorative DT11 National Dahlia Society Silver Medal & Certificate for Best Exhibit all classes DT12 National Dahlia Society Bronze Medal & Certificate for Second Best Exhibit all classes DT13 Thame Show Challenge Cup & Certificate for the Best Exhibit classes F073 - F075 F077 F078 F079 F080 F081 F082 F083 F084 F085 F086 Open Flower Classes - Chrysanthemum Judge: Mr M. Penn Vases not provided, must be of standard RHS pattern Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Large or Medium Incurve 23A or B Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Large Intermediate 25A Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Large Reflex 24A Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Medium Intermediate 25B Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Medium Reflex 24B Chrysanthemums, five blooms, Medium, any variety or varieties Chrysanthemums, five blooms, Large, any variety or varieties Chrysanthemums, one bloom specimen, 23, 24, 25A Chrysanthemums; two vases: one vase large; three blooms, one vase medium; three blooms Chrysanthemums sprays, one vase, 5 stems any variety DT14 National Chrysanthemum Society Silver Medal for Best Vase all classes DT15 National Chrysanthemum Society Bronze Medal for Second Best Vase all classes DT16 Award of Merit & National Chrysanthemum Society Certificate for the Best Exhibit DT17 Award of Merit & Thame Show Certificate for the Second Best Exhibit DT18 Thame Show Challenge Cup & Certificate for the Best Exhibit classes F077 - F086 5

4 6 COOKERY AND PRESERVES Steward: Mrs W. Barnes Judges: Mrs J. Button, Mrs V. Holloway & Mrs M. Conibear Cookery Classes Kindly Supported by A Piece of Cake D087 D088 D089 D090 D091 D092 D093 D094 D095 D096 D097 D098 D099 D100 D101 D102 D103 D104 Savoury Free Style Bread - not in a tin, no breadmakers, freestyle Four Cheese Scones Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle - to given recipe Shortbread - 18cm/7" round Victoria Sandwich - 2 eggs - 18cm/7" round tin Ginger Cake - to given recipe Almond and Cherry Loaf - to given recipe 6 Decorated Cup Cakes Celebration Cake - 8inch round cake (any variety) Any Style Icing presented on max 12 inch board. To Be Judged on Decoration ONLY Ribbons/Stamens/Wires/Tape allowed. Savoury Quiche - 20 cm/8 round Passion Cake - to given recipe Four Sausage Rolls Honey Fruit Loaf - to given recipe Apple Cake - to given recipe Battle of the Sexes!!! Men Only Cookery Classes Children's Cookery Classes Age 5yrs - 14yrs will be judged according to Age Children s Cookery Classes Kindly Supported by Time Out Four Small Decorated Cakes Four Decorated Ginger Biscuits - any shape Four Jam Tarts 7 inch Funny Face Pizza Entries in classes D087 to D104 Savoury must be displayed on a white serviette on a white paper plate and Cakes/Tarts must be displayed on a white doyley on a white paper plate to be provided by the exhibitor. D105 D106 D107 D108 D109 D110 D111 Preserve Classes Preserve Classes Kindly Supported by Aga Rangemaster Jar of Jelly - any size Jar of Lemon Curd - to given recipe Jar of Marmalade Jar of Raspberry Jam Jar of Strawberry Jam Jar of any other Jam Jar of Chutney All entries must be in a clear glass jar approx.1lb except jelly. Chutneys should have a new or clean plain metal top. DT19 The Thame Show Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the most points scored by one exhibitor. DT20 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Cookery Section DT21 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Children s Cookery Classes DT22 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Preserve Section

5 Thame Show Thursday 18 th September North Street Thame OX9 3BH Fax Entry Form - Home & Garden Entries close 29 th August No late entries - One exhibitor per entry form please Name: Address: I do not wish my address details to be published in the catalogue. Post Code: Tel No: Entry Fee: 1 per entry Please include child s age on show day. Class Description Entry Fee p *Special Offers 2014* Total Entry Fees One FREE entry pass to show issued to an exhibitor entering 12 or more classes One Free pass (12 or more classes) Adult 12 Junior 4 6 or MORE entries 50p each Senior Citizen 8 Total amount enclosed Please make cheques payable to Thame Show

6 7 HANDICRAFT CLASSES Steward: Mrs Eileen Bryant Judges: Mrs B. Ansell and Mrs S. Smith Handicraft Classes Kindly Supported by Greens Furnishings Handicraft items should have been completed during the past 12 months prior to the Show and should not have been laundered. No items shown previously at Thame Show will be eligible. Open to amateur exhibitors only. D112 An item of Felting D113 An item made from Recycled Materials D114 An item if Knitting: Beginners class D115 An item of Knitting: Advanced class D116 A Knitted or Crochet Baby Item D117 A Cross Stitch Picture D118 A Creative Embroidered Picture D119 An Item if Beadwork/Jewellery D120 A Cushion - any medium with pad D121 Any Item of Patchwork D122 A Hand or Machine made Bag D123 Three Handmade Cards for different occasions D124 A Handmade Wooden, Metal or Glass Item (maximum size 50cm x 50cm) D125 A Picture Frame in any medium (maximum size 100cm x 100cm) D126 A Rag Doll in any medium D127 Item of Hand spun Wool - Knitted or Woven D128 An Item in any form of Bobbin Lace D129 Any other item of craft on the theme Favourite Hobby (Group or Class Entry) D130 Any other item of craft on the theme Favourite Hobby (Individual Entry) D131* A Scarecrow made in any material (3ft-6ft tall) 90cm - 180cm tall. * This class is divided into two groups A (Group or Class Entry) B (Individual Entry) D132 Children's Handicrafts Greens Furnishings vouchers to the value of : 1 st - 5, 2 nd - 3, 3 rd - 2 will be awarded for each class Any handicraft item of Craft on the theme My Favourite Hobby This class is divided into two age groups; A (5-9 yrs), B (10-14 yrs). Note: Children s Handicrafts should ensure that their entry is clearly marked with their name and age in a manner not easily removed, but not readily visible to the judges. DT23 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Handicraft Section. DT24 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Children s Handicraft Classes DT25 Thame Show Trophy for most points scored by an exhibitor in the Handicrafts Classes.

7 8 9 D133 D134 D135 D136 D137 D138 FLORAL ART CLASSES Steward: Mrs M. Lloyd Judge: Mrs R. McGowan SEPTEMBER SONG Shades of Autumn (Novice class) An exhibit - To be staged on tabling 70cm wide x 60cm deep, height unlimited. Sunlight in the Garden (garden plant material to be predominate) An exhibit - To be staged on tabling 70cm wide x 60cm deep, height unlimited. Misty Morning An exhibit - Floor space allowed, 122cm square, height unlimited, to be viewed and judged all around. Natures Tapestry (A contemporary design) An exhibit - To be judged on tabling, 70cm wide x 60cm deep, height unlimited. Harvest Moon (Imposed class) To be staged on tabling 70cm x 60cm, height unlimited. (entry charge 25 to cover cost of materials) Petite Fleur (petite) Staging - black shelf 25cm x 25cm x 25cm, judged from the front. DT26 Thame Show Trophy for the best exhibit in the in Floral Classes D133 - D138 In all exhibits natural plant material should predominate; any plant material may be additionally coloured. Exhibits will be staged on white covered tables against a blue background, and will be judged under NAFAS Manual Second Edition All measurements are approximate. Unless otherwise stated exhibits should be assembled during staging rather than in advance. Staging from 2.30pm-8pm on Wednesday 17th September and before 8am on Show morning. D139 Children's Floral Art Class Green Glow Plant material to predominate. Space allowed 40cm x 40cm. May be assembled in advance. This class is divided into three age groups; A (5-7 yrs), B (8-10 yrs), C (11-14yrs). DT27 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Children s Floral Art Classes D140 D141 D142 ART CLASSES (age 15 and over) Steward: Mrs P. Ruxton Judge: Mr & Mrs H. Castle Kindly Supported by The Book House - Thame A Piece of Clay work - no min/max size Framed Picture - Wonder of Nature Picture should be framed ready to hang. Maximum picture size 30cm x 21cm (A4) Framed Picture - Wonder of Nature Pictures should be framed ready to hang. Maximum picture size 42cm x 30cm (A3) Pictures may be in any medium, all entries must be the original work of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are reminded of the Show rule of one entry per exhibitor per class. Please ensure that a name and telephone number are on the back of each exhibit. The Book House tokens will be awarded in these classes: 1 st nd rd - 5 DT28 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Art Section. D143 D144 D145 D146 JUNIOR ART CLASSES Steward: Mrs P. Ruxton Judge: Mr & Mrs H. Castle Kindly Supported by Glynswood A Painting of a Circus theme A Model based on a Circus theme A Collage based on a Circus theme "Circus" Each of these Classes is divided into two age groups. A (5-8 yrs), B ( 9-14 yrs) A Handmade Mask any theme/any material. A (5-8 yrs), B ( 9-14 yrs) Maximum size of each exhibit is A4. Please display the child's age on the front of the entry in the bottom right-hand corner and print the name and age on the back or bottom of the exhibit. DT29 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Junior Art Classes

8 10 Cookery & Preserves Recipes Oven temperatures are for guidance only and must be adjusted for fan ovens - Use imperial or metric measures - do not mix * GLUTEN-FREE LEMON DRIZZLE - Class D089 * 170g butter 170g gluten and wheat free self-raising flour, sieved 250g caster sugar 2 lemons, zest and juice 2 large eggs 25g demerara sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1tsp vanilla extract Method: Heat the oven to 180 C (350 F) gas mark 4. Lightly grease and line a 18cm/7inch loaf tin. Beat butter, 170g caster sugar and vanilla extract for 2-3minutes or until light and fluffy, add the eggs and lemon zest continue to beat for 2-3 minutes, add the juice of half a lemon, milk and beat to combine. Add the sieved flour and gently mix to combine. Spoon the mixture into the tin and tap the cake tin gently a few times on the counter top to flatten out the top. Bake for minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Meanwhile, gently heat remaining lemon juice and 80g caster sugar in a small pan to dissolve and allow to reduce to a syrupy consistency over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and prick all over with a fork, carefully spoon the hot lemon syrup over the cake and finally sprinkle over the demerara sugar. Leave the cake in the tin for 20-30minutes to allow syrup to settle. Remove the cake from the tin onto a wire rack and allow to cool. * GINGER CAKE - Class D092 * 100g/4oz margarine 225g/8oz plain flour 175g/6oz black treacle 50g/2oz caster sugar 50g/2oz golden syrup 1 teaspoon mixed spice 150ml/¼ pint milk 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons ground ginger Method: Grease and line a 18cm-20cm (7-8 ) square cake tin. Put the margarine, treacle and syrup into a saucepan and heat gently, stirring from time to time, until the margarine has melted. Remove from the heat, add the milk and allow to cool (about 5-10 minutes), add the beaten eggs. Sieve the dry ingredients together into a mixing bowl. Add the treacle mixture and beat well together. Pour into the prepared tin and cook in a moderate oven, 170 C (325 F) mark 3, for 1¼ to 1½ hours. Turn out of the tin and cool on a wire rack. When quite cold, store in an airtight container. * HONEY FRUIT LOAF - Class D099 * 150g/5oz self raising flour 60g/2oz castor sugar 90g/3oz sultanas 1 egg 30g/1oz butter or margarine 75g/2½oz clear honey 1 tablespoon milk ½ level teaspoon ground cinnamon Method: Grease and line a 1lb loaf tin. Sieve the flour and cinnamon. Add sugar and fruit. Melt the butter or margarine with the honey over a low heat and stir into the dry ingredients with beaten egg and the milk. Mix well and pour into the greased and lined 500g/1lb loaf tin. Bake at 150 C /300 F/Gas mark 2 for about 1 hour. * PASSION CAKE - Class D097 * 300g / 10oz plain flour Frosting 175g / 6oz soft brown sugar 75g / 3oz soft butter 50g / 2oz chopped walnuts 75g / 3oz cream cheese 175g / 6oz grated carrots ½ tsp vanilla essence 175ml / 6fl ozs corn oil 175g / 6oz icing sugar 1 tsp bicarbonate soda chopped walnuts for decoration 3 eggs 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 2 ripe bananas (mashed) Method: Sift flour, bicarbonate of soda & baking powder into a bowl. Add sugar, chopped walnuts, eggs, bananas and grated carrots. Finally add the corn oil. With a wooden spoon mix ingredients together and beat well for one minute to get a soft cake batter. Divide cake batter equally between two greased and lined 8inch/20cm cake tins and spread. Place in the centre of the oven at 180 C (350 F) gas mark 4, for 40 minutes. Remove and cool. Frosting Put soft butter, cream cheese, sifted icing sugar and vanilla essence into a bowl, beat well until soft and creamy. Sandwich layers with a little frosting and spread the remainder over the top and sides. Sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts. 350g/12oz sugar 75g/3oz butter * LEMON CURD - Class D106 * 4 eggs rind and juice of 2 lemons Method: Melt the butter in a double saucepan (or basin stood in a saucepan of boiling water). Add the lemon juice, sugar and thinly peeled lemon rind. Stir until sugar dissolves. Beat the eggs lightly in a basin (not frothy) and add to the other ingredients. Continue to stir until mixture thickens. Pour into warmed jars using a sieve to remove the peel. 175g/6oz butter/margarine 175g/6oz caster sugar 100g/4oz cherries cut into quarters A few drops of almond essence * ALMOND AND CHERRY LOAF - Class D093 * 225g/8oz self raising flour 25g/1oz ground almonds 3 eggs Method: Cream the fat and sugar until light and fluffy, beat in the eggs one at a time, stir in the flour, add the cherries, ground almonds and almond essence. Put into a 900g/2lb loaf tin and bake for 1-1½ hours at 170ºC (325ºF) Fan 150ºC mark 3. Turn out and cool on a wire rack *APPLE CAKE - Class D100 * 1l0g/4oz butter 225g/8oz plain whole meal flour 175g/6oz soft dark brown sugar 450g/1lb cooking apples peeled, cored & chopped 2 eggs beaten 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsps baking powder 3-4 tbs unsweetened apple juice 2 tbs demerara sugar Method: Grease and line 7"/18cm round cake tin. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, add eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition, add flour, spices and baking powder - mix well. Fold in the apples and enough apple juice to make a soft dropping consistency. Turn mixture into a prepared tin and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Bake at 170 C (325 F) Fan 150 C gas mark 3 for 1¼ -1½ hours until well risen and firm to the touch. Turn out and cool on a wire rack.. 11