Braunston Show To show what villagers can do Saturday 1st September 2018 2pm Braunston Village Hall Admission 50p Tombola and raffle Homemade cakes Refreshments Auction of fresh produce and baking at 4.30pm www.braunston.org.uk/bvgashow 1 P a g e
The Braunston Village Gardens Association (BVGA) invites everyone to have a go, whether new to showing or an experienced entrant. We are supportive and friendly, encouraging more people to enjoy the pleasure of taking part in a village show each year. Go on, why not have a go this year? HOW TO GET INVOLVED STEP 1 - Who can enter? Classes 1 to 110 all Braunston residents all members of Braunston organisations and businesses. Classes 111 to 140 for those 14 years or under on 1st September 2018 all Braunston residents all members of Braunston organisations all grandchildren of Braunston residents wherever they live. Open classes shown by (OC) open to exhibitors from outside the village as well as Braunston residents. The BVGA reserves the right to allow entries from special guests, who have contributed to the success of the show in the past. STEP 2 - How many classes can I enter? As many classes as you wish! Each exhibitor should enter only one exhibit for each class. Children can enter any of the adult classes. STEP 3 - How and when do I enter? Fill in the entry form in this schedule, one form per exhibitor, or online at www.braunston.org.uk/bvgashow. Submit your online entry by 7.00pm on Wednesday 29 th August and pay entry fees on show day. Submit paper entries in an envelope with entry fees to 65 High Street by 7.00pm on Wednesday 29 th August or at the Post Office counter by 5.30pm on Wednesday 29 th August. STEP 4 - What does it cost to enter? 10p per entry and free for all the 14 years and under classes. STEP 5 - Any questions? Please contact the Chairperson Kate Mawer, either by email via the link on the website www.braunston.org.uk/bvgashow or phone 01788 890340. 2 P a g e
What do I do on the day? SATURDAY TIMETABLE Bring your entries, and collect your entry cards from the Show Secretary s table. Help will be on hand all morning. Can I enter extra classes on the day? If you have already submitted one or more entries by the Wednesday deadline you can enter extra classes on the day of the show at the late entry desk. Return in the afternoon to enjoy the show and see if you have won. Adult first prize winners receive 50p. Children s prizes: 1 st (50p), 2 nd (20p) and 3 rd (10p). Collect your prizes from the Show Secretary s table from 2.30pm. During the afternoon try your luck at winning on the tombola and raffle whilst enjoying delicious homemade cakes with your tea/coffee. TIMETABLE 8.00AM TO 10.30AM Village Hall open 10.30am to 11.00am Final staging of exhibits Exhibitors leave by 11am 11.00am to 1.00pm Judging 2.00pm to 4.00pm Show open for the public 4.00pm to 4.15pm Exhibits to be removed 4.15pm Presentation of awards 4.30pm Auction of produce followed by raffle TROPHIES AND SPECIAL AWARDS presented to those with the most points in the groups THE TUC CENTENARY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Groups A, B & C THE GEORGE GREEN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Groups F, G & H THE NOVICE TROPHY Groups A to H for first or second time exhibitors only THE BRAUNSTON BAKES CAROL DAVEY MEMORIAL TROPHY Classes 64 to 77 THE BETTY HARGRAVES CUP Group G (rotates each year) THE LITTLE FINGERS PRIZE Group I THE BUSY HANDS SHIELD Group J THE GREEN FINGERS TROPHY Group K THE JUBILEE TROPHY Group L THE BEST IN GROUP PRIZES Judges choose the most outstanding exhibits THE BRAUNSTON BARROW Visitors choose their favourite adult prize winner The judges decisions are final. Judges may award extra prizes or withhold a prize if an exhibit is deemed not worthy. 3 P a g e
VEGETABLES GROUP A TUC Centenary Perpetual Challenge Trophy 1. Five white potatoes 2. Five onions, not red 3. Five coloured potatoes 4. Five red onions 5. Five carrots, trimmed 6. Five beetroot, trimmed 7. Five shallots, large 8. Five shallots, pickling 9. (OC) Three parsnips 10. Any other root vegetable (not in classes 1-9) 11. (OC) Five runner beans 12. (OC) Six tomatoes 13. Five French beans 14. Six cherry tomatoes 15. Three courgettes 16. Six tomatoes, three varieties, two of each variety 17. Pair of cucumbers 18. Pair of marrows 19. (OC) Pair of cabbages 20. (OC) Pair of sweetcorn 21. Pair of leeks 22. Any other non-root vegetable (not in class 11-21) 23. A collection of 5 bunches of herbs 24. (OC) The most bizarrely or interestingly shaped vegetable 25. (OC) A plate with an assortment of salad items to tempt you at lunch 26. Longest bean 27. Heaviest onion 28. Heaviest potato 29. A veg box, straight from the plot, with a collection of 5 different vegetables 30. Heaviest marrow 31. Heaviest pumpkin (Please state size on entry form to help with display) FRUIT GROUP B 32. Six plums 33. Five dessert apples 34. Five pears 35. Five cooking apples 36. A plate of berry fruits 37. (OC) Bowl of fruit to include at least three different kinds 38. (OC) Any other fruit (not in classes 32-36) FLOWERS GROUP C 39. (OC) Three chrysanthemums of a kind 40. Five fuchsia blooms of a kind 41. Five dahlias any type (can be mixed) 42. One hydrangea head 43. A specimen rose 44. (OC) A single bloom or spike 45. A box of six roses 46. A vase of pelargoniums and/or geraniums 47. Three sprays of roses 48. (OC) Three gladioli 49. Three roses, one variety, showing fullyopen, half open and bud 50. A box of any six flower heads of one colour 51. A vase of six stems of 3 different flowers 52. A collection of garden flowers 53. A collection of shrubs for foliage 54. A collection of shrubs for flowers 55. (OC) Collection of seed heads and/or berries 56. Indoor pot plant, flowering 57. Indoor pot plant for foliage 58. Potted cactus or cacti 59. Potted succulent or succulents 60. Three indoor pot plants displayed together in one container 61. (OC) A flower arrangement using fresh plant material displayed in a teapot 62. (OC) A flower arrangement to celebrate a royal event 63. (OC) A jam jar of weeds from the garden 4 P a g e
Helpful hints for the vegetable, fruit and flower classes ALL vegetables, fruit and flowers should be grown or nurtured by you VEGETABLES GROUP A ALL vegetables should be well matched in terms of size, shape and colour. WHITE POTATOES - potatoes with no colour at all. ONIONS and LEEKS should be shown with tops and roots intact. TRIMMED means with leaves cut off leaving no more than 25-50mm (1-2 ) of stems, sometimes tied. SHALLOTS should be shown dried, roots cut off to the basal plate and tops neatly tied. Stage on a plate of dry sand. SHALLOTS PICKLING must pass through a 30mm ring. TOMATOES should be shown with calyces attached. HERBS should be presented in neat, firm bunches. COURGETTES, if round, to be about 7.5cm diameter or if long between 10-20cm in length. RHUBARB is classified as a vegetable for show purposes, and should be shown in Class 22 with trimmed stalk(s) SALAD ITEMS for Class 25 will be judged on overall quality, not quantity. FRUIT GROUP B ALL fruit should be shown unpolished with stalks, and well matched in terms of size, shape and colour. BERRY FRUITS include blackberries and all hybrid cane fruits, gooseberries and gooseberry hybrids, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and currants, BUT not tree fruits such as mulberries. FLOWERS GROUP C CLASSES 56 to 60 should be grown by entrant or kept for at least 6 months prior to showing. FUCHSIA BLOOMS should be presented on a plate of moist sand. A SPIKE is an unbranched inflorescence with an elongated axis, bearing either stalked or stalk less flowers, as in cymbidium, delphinium, foxglove, gladiolus or hollyhock. A BOX is an inverted box (e.g. shoe box) with holes into which shortstemmed roses or flowers are slotted. You may use jam jars of water beneath for the stems to sit in. COLLECTIONS - the criteria for judging will include the number of varieties as well as condition. CLASSES 61 and 62 bought flowers and foliage are allowed. On show day, please note that the prize-giving and auction will start at 4.15pm. We would like to thank the many entrants who leave their produce to be auctioned to help raise funds to cover the cost of running the show. If you have any questions, please contact the Chairperson Kate Mawer, 01788 890340 or email via the link on the website. 5 P a g e
Helpful hints for the home produce, handicraft and photograph classes HOME PRODUCE GROUP F ALL items will be tasted for judging. RECIPES where you are asked to see recipe, please use the recipe as given on page 8. CAKE PRESENTATION Use the tin size stated to achieve best results, and present your cake on a plate. Remember to collect your plate(s) at the end of the day if donating your cake(s) to the auction. CLASS 72 COFFEE AND WALNUT CAKE Ensure the cake has cooled completely before adding the filling. The size of the baking tins used will not be considered when judging. CLASS 73 - FRUIT CAKE Take care not to simmer on too high a heat or for too long. Allow to cool properly before adding the egg and flour. The size of the baking tin used will not be considered when judging. CLASS 74 CHEESE SCONES The four scones should be of matched size and shape. CLASS 76 FREE-FROM - Please include a card stating all ingredients and note what your exhibit is free-from. CLASSES 78 to 83 PRESERVES Fill jars to within 6mm (¼ ) of the top and label with type and date made. Tops with a plastic lining may be used instead of cellophane covers, but please do not use plastic lids to seal your jars. Take care, if recycling jars, that previous uses of jars do not taint your preserve and that your lid is undamaged and has ensured an airtight seal. Judges advise using new jars and lids. HANDICRAFTS GROUP G CLASS 88 may be hung from batons, so we suggest that you add loops for hanging. Please remember to add its size on the entry form to help with display. CLASSES 93-95 can be any size but please bring a display stand if the exhibit is large. CLASS 95 includes pen/line and wash, inks, pastels, charcoal etc. CLASS 99 needs a small card attached to it that lists the recycled materials used in the item. CLASSES 100 AND 101 aim to give more scope to 2D crafts e.g. printing, calligraphy, lace work etc. (class 100), and 3D crafts e.g. wood turning, metalwork, pottery etc. (class 101). PHOTOGRAPHS GROUP H SIZES All photographs should be maximum size 20cm x 15 cm/8 x 6. Please do not mount your photograph(s). On arrival you will be asked to attach each photograph onto an A4 sized entry card that will have a place for your photo and your chosen title. CLASSES 110 Creative Fun! This is an opportunity to show what is possible to achieve when enhancing a photograph. Take your original image or images and be digitally creative and have some fun with it - in any way you like. In previous years we have asked you to show the original. This is not necessary this year as we wish to remove all restrictions to your creativity! 6 P a g e
The George Green Perpetual Challenge Trophy No item should have been shown in previous years, unless shown in class 102 HOME PRODUCE GROUP F (Braunston Bakes trophy to be awarded to the entrant with the most points in classes 64-77) 64. Loaf of bread, handmade, any size or type 65. Loaf of bread, machine made, any size or type 66. (OC) Six handmade bread rolls. 67. Four vegetarian pasties using homemade pastry. 68. Covered fruit pie using homemade shortcrust pastry with a pastry base 69. A plate of savoury biscuits 70. (OC) Six pieces from a tray bake. 71. A plate of sweet biscuits, one type, named 72. A coffee and walnut cake (see recipe page 8) 73. Fruit cake (see recipe page 8) 74. Four cheese scones (see recipe page 8) 75. (OC) A tea loaf 76. (OC) Free-from (see helpful hints p6) 77. A decorated birthday cake. Any size up to 23cm diameter. 78. One jar of fruit jelly preserve 79. One jar of jam 80. One jar of marmalade 81. One jar of fruit curd 82. (OC) One jar of chutney 83. One jar of pickles HANDICRAFT GROUP G (The Betty Hargraves Cup to be awarded to the person with the most points in this group). 88. A piece of patchwork, quilting or appliqué, larger than in class 87. State size on entry form to help with display. 89. A card for a special occasion, any materials 90. A soft toy for a baby, any materials 91. (OC) An item of jewellery, any materials 92. (OC) An item of embroidery 93. A watercolour, framed or unframed 94. A painting in oils or acrylics, framed or unframed 95. (OC) A drawing, any materials, framed or unframed (see helpful hints page 6) 96. A cushion, any material(s) 97. A collage called Votes for women, glued not sewn 98. (OC) A fascinator, any materials 99. (OC) Something new made from recycled materials. List those used (see helpful hints page 6) 100. Any other 2 dimensional craft not in class 84 to 99 (see helpful hints page 6) 101. Any other 3 dimensional craft not in class 84 to 99 (see helpful hints page 6) 102. Any unfinished piece of work PHOTOGRAPHS GROUP H 103. Out and about in Braunston 104. Gardener s Delight 105. White 106. Movement 107. Urban landscape 108. My family and other animals 109. Water 110. Creative Fun! (see helpful hints page 6) 84. A hand-knitted item 85. A piece of crochet 86. A piece of counted thread work 87. (OC) A piece of patchwork, quilting or appliqué (max size 46cm x 46cm ) All photographs to be shown unframed, maximum size 20cm x 15cm 7 P a g e
COFFEE AND WALNUT CAKE 170g (6oz) butter or margarine 170g (6oz) caster sugar 3 eggs 170g (6oz) self-raising flour 2tsp of coffee granules dissolved in 1tbs boiling water 60g (2oz) chopped walnuts to go in the cake. Filling and Topping Butter Cream 85g (3oz) butter 170g (6oz) icing sugar 2tsp milk 2tsp of coffee granules dissolved in 1tbs boiling water Walnuts to decorate - optional FRUIT CAKE 340g (12oz) mixed dried fruit (own choice of fruit) 110g (4oz) sugar 110g (4oz) butter or margarine 150ml (¼ pint) water 1 egg 1tsp mixed spice 225g (8oz) self-raising flour CHEESE SCONES 225g (8oz) self-raising flour Pinch salt Pinch cayenne pepper Pinch of dried mustard 1 tsp baking powder 55g (2oz) butter or margarine 110g (4oz) cheddar cheese plus extra for topping the scones. 80-90 ml (3floz) milk, plus extra for glazing This quantity should make six scones to select from. RECIPES 1. Oven to 180 C/160 C fan/350 F/Gas 4. 2. Make by the creaming method. 3. It is recommended that you use 2 x 18cm (7 ) tins to achieve best results for this sandwich cake recipe. However, the size of the tins used will not be considered when judging. 4. Bake for 20 25 minutes. 1. Oven. 150 C/Fan 130 C/300 F/Gas 2. 2. Grease the cake tin. It is recommended that you use a 17.5cm (7 ) tin to achieve best results for this fruit cake recipe. However, the size of the tins used will not be considered when judging. 3. Place fruit, sugar, butter and water in a pan. Simmer slowly with lid on for 20 minutes. 4. Allow to cool, then add beaten egg and stir in the flour and mixed spice. 5. Pour into prepared tin and bake for about 1.5 hours. 1. Oven. 220 C/Fan 200 C/425 F/Gas 7 2. Make by the rubbing in method. 3. You are recommended to use a medium cutter to make the four scones. However, size will not be considered when judging, apart from four of matched size. 4. Brush the scones lightly with milk and add grated cheese before baking. 5. Bake for 10-15 minutes Remember to read the helpful hints on page 6 8 P a g e
BRAUNSTON VILLAGE GARDENS ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR ALL THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE BRAUNSTON SHOW THANK YOU For contributing raffle and tombola prizes and providing promotional support: Admiral Nelson The Boathouse Braunston Bakes Daxa Health & Beauty Millside Serenity Nails Select Convenience Gongoozler s Rest Barby Nursery The Boat Shop Braunston Fryer Your Café Old Plough Village Meats Wheatsheaf Bragborough Hall Farm Cinema Club Charisma and Braunston residents For collecting entry forms: Staff at the Post Office at Select Convenience For providing advice, support and time to develop the online entry and results analysis system: André and Joanne Gibson PumpkinPip Ltd 9 P a g e
CLASSES FOR 14 YEAR OLDS AND YOUNGER Children s entry form (page 14) should state the child s age. Children enter the age they will be on the 1 st September 2018. Each child can enter only one item into each class. Children s entries must be their own unaided work, although parents/carers can help a lot with advice and encouragement. Children can enter all adult classes too (10p per entry for these classes). ALL CHILDREN S CLASSES ARE FREE TO ENTER Cash prizes for each class can be collected from the Show Secretary s table after 2.30pm. 1 st Prize = 50p 2 nd Prize = 20p 3 rd Prize = 10p Children s classes are open to: Residents of Braunston Members of any Braunston organisation Grandchildren of Braunston residents - wherever the grandchild lives N.B. Classes marked OC are open to any child to enter, wherever they live. CLASS 114 Colour the picture on the back page of the schedule and bring your completed page to the Village Hall on the morning of the show. HELPFUL HINTS CLASS 136 Go online to find how to make chocolate bark, but try and use your own ideas about how to decorate it. CLASSES 116, 121 & 131 Choose whether to grow your sunflower in a pot or in the ground. On show day bring your sunflower either in the pot it is growing in, or as a cut plant. All sunflowers will be measured from where the stem appears from the soil or from the base of the cut stem. CLASS 118 and 125 Your Rocky Road cakes or cheese scones can be any shape but should be similar in size. PHOTOGRAPHS CLASSES 120, 129, 130, 139 & 140 All photographs to be shown unframed, maximum size 20 x 15 cm. When you arrive at the show you will be asked to attach your photograph(s) onto special A4 size entry cards that will have a place for your photo and chosen title. Remember that you can enter any of the adult classes too. Young people have won in those categories in previous years. 10 P a g e
THE LITTLE FINGERS PRIZE (UNDER 5 YEARS) THE LITTLE FINGERS PRIZE GROUP I 111. (OC) A container of garden flowers and/or leaves with a red and green theme 112. A pattern or picture, on an A4 piece of paper, made with potato stamps 113. (OC) A plate of 6 rice krispie cakes. 114. Colour in the picture on the back of the schedule 115. Draw a picture of your favourite character THE BUSY HANDS SHIELD (AGES 5 7 YEARS) THE BUSY HANDS SHIELD GROUP J 116. (OC) Grow the tallest bean in a jar with water and no soil 117. Use flowers and/or leaves to make a collage with the title Butterfly 118. Make 6 mini Rocky Road cakes 119. A piece of handicraft (any materials) 120. (OC) An unframed photograph with the title Friends THE GREEN FINGERS TROPHY (AGES 8-10 YEARS) GREENFINGERS TROPHY GROUP K 121. (OC) Grow the tallest sunflower 122. Display something that you have grown 123. Make something that could be from space using recycled materials 124. Make a vegetable car 125. Make 4 cheese scones. (See helpful hints page 10) 126. Make fondant icing characters, standing on a paper plate, as if to be on the top of a cake 127. Decorate a plant pot with the theme, Halloween 128. A piece of handicraft using any materials of your choice 129. (OC) An unframed photograph with the title Amazing animals 130. An unframed photograph with the title Favourite place THE JUBILEE TROPHY (AGES 11 14 YEARS) THE JUBILEE TROPHY GROUP L 131. (OC) Grow the tallest sunflower 132. Display something that you have grown 133. Represent the picture on the back of the schedule using vegetables 134. Make a game or toy using recycled materials 135. Make a gingerbread house 136. Make chocolate bark and top with your own decorations. (See helpful hints page 10) 137. (OC) Make a felt Christmas decoration 138. A piece of handicraft (any materials) 139. An unframed photograph with the title Seasonal 140. An unframed photograph with the title My dream 11 P a g e
ENTRY FORM (one per entrant) ENTRY FEE TO PAY Enter online at www.braunston.org.uk/bvgashow or return this form with entry fee, in an envelope, to 65 High Street or Braunston Post Office counter (see page 2 for full details). If you require extra entry forms copy this page or download it from www.braunston.org.uk/bvgashow Exhibitor s name Address Telephone number Category of entry (please tick one box) Braunston resident Braunston organisation member (name the organisation below) Age if 14 or under Live outside Braunston and entering the Open Classes (OC) Grandchild of Braunston resident Novice Trophy Is this the first time you have entered Braunston Show? Is this the second time you have entered Braunston Show? Please circle the class numbers below that you are entering 1 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 111 121 131 2 12 22 32 42 52 62 72 82 92 102 112 122 132 3 13 23 33 43 53 63 73 83 93 103 113 123 133 4 14 24 34 44 54 64 74 84 94 104 114 124 134 5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 135 6 16 26 36 46 56 66 76 86 96 106 116 126 136 7 17 27 37 47 57 67 77 87 97 107 117 127 137 8 18 28 38 48 58 68 78 88 98 108 118 128 138 9 19 29 39 49 59 69 79 89 99 109 119 129 139 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 CLASS 26 ESTIMATED SIZE CLASS 88 SIZE OF ITEM IS 12 P a g e
BRAUNSTON VILLAGE GARDENS ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER JUDGES Vegetables, fruit and flowers Christine Littlewood, Flore Sally Pearson, Weedon Home Produce Colleen Oldham, Coventry Vegetables, fruit & flowers Handicrafts Allison Taylor, Warwick Mu Fielden, Leamington Spa Photographs Allison Taylor, Chipping Campden 14 year olds and under Kelly Brewster, Daventry Saturday 18 th August 2018 10am to 5pm Tickets 27 max Tuesday 23 rd October 2018 7.30pm - 9.00pm Tickets 3 Thursday 13 th December 2018 7.30pm - 9.00pm Show Supporters Each year we are delighted that volunteers give their time to help run this successful show. It would be great if you would join us. Contact Kate Mawer for more information. www.braunston.org.uk/bvga BVGA AUTUMN DIARY OF EVENTS Garden visit University of Leicester Botanical Gardens guided tour and visit to Wistow Rural Centre Talk by Marie Le Nepveu from Rimo Growers entitled Hip Hooray for winter. Get planting for winter cheer. Speaker fee donated to Motor Neurone Association. BVGA AGM and planning meeting 13 P a g e
ENTRY FORM (one per entrant) ENTRY FEE TO PAY Enter online at www.braunston.org.uk/bvgashow or return this form, with entry fee in an envelope, to 65 High Street or Braunston Post Office counter (see page 2 for full details). If you require extra forms copy this page or download it from www.braunston.org.uk/bvgashow Exhibitor s name Address Telephone number Category of entry (please tick one box) Braunston resident Braunston organisation member (name the organisation below) Age if 14 or under Live outside Braunston and entering the Open Classes (OC) Grandchild of Braunston resident Novice Trophy Is this the first time you have entered Braunston Show? Is this the second time you have entered Braunston Show? Please circle the class numbers below that you are entering 1 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 111 121 131 2 12 22 32 42 52 62 72 82 92 102 112 122 132 3 13 23 33 43 53 63 73 83 93 103 113 123 133 4 14 24 34 44 54 64 74 84 94 104 114 124 134 5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 135 6 16 26 36 46 56 66 76 86 96 106 116 126 136 7 17 27 37 47 57 67 77 87 97 107 117 127 137 8 18 28 38 48 58 68 78 88 98 108 118 128 138 9 19 29 39 49 59 69 79 89 99 109 119 129 139 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 CLASS 26 ESTIMATED SIZE CLASS 88 SIZE OF ITEM IS 14 P a g e
SUGGESTION BOX We are looking for new ideas for classes for 2019. What would you like to see in the Show Schedule? At last year s show, the return of the tray bake was requested so we hope that you will be entering with family and friends to decide who is your family champion and hopefully show winner. There are many open classes (OC) where you can hold similar fun competitions by encouraging friends who have no direct link with the village to join you entering the varied classes. We look forward to seeing you at Braunston Village Hall on Show Day. Contact Kate Mawer via the link on the Braunston website for other ideas www.braunston.org.uk/bvga OR use the SUGGESTION BOX at The Show on 1 st September 2018. Advert for Jolly Wheelbarrow in this space 15 P a g e
Class 114 for the Under 5s Colour in this picture and bring it to the Village Hall on Saturday morning 1st September 2018 Entry number Age (on 01/09/2018) 16 P a g e