Show Classes for 2024
Please note that classes will be fixed at the end of March 2024 and may be subject to change prior to that date
SECTION 1 – VEGETABLES
1. Collection of 5 kinds of vegetables as in classes 2-35.
2. Carrots, long pointed ,3
3. Carrots, other than long 3.
4. Potatoes, white, kidney, 5.
5. Potatoes, white, round, 5.
6. Potatoes, coloured, kidney, 5.
7. Potatoes, coloured, round, 5.
8. Potatoes, any other type, 5.
9. Garlic, 3.
10. Broad beans, 6
11. Runner beans, 6
12. Dwarf beans, 6
13. Beetroot, 3.
14. Shallots, hybrid, 9
15. Shallots, pickling, 9 (Not to exceed 30mm diameter)
16. Onions, untrimmed, 3
17. Onions, sets, trimmed and bound, 3
18. Marrows, should not exceed 38cm (15in), 2.
19. Cabbage, 1.
20. Leeks, 3
21. Courgettes, should be between 10cm and 20cm (4in - 8in), 3
22. Peas, 6 pods.
23. Parsnips, 3
24. Tomatoes, red, 5. (Calyx attached) not including cherry
25. Tomatoes, cherry, on a vine. (Not to exceed 35mm diameter)
26. Cucumbers, frame, 2.
27. Cucumbers, ridge, 2.
28. Lettuce, 1
29. Radish, round red 5.
30. Spring/Salad Onions, 5.
31. Peppers, hot (chilli) or sweet, any colour 2
32. Collection of 4 kinds of salad vegetables
33. Herb collection - must be named
34. Any vegetable not listed in the classes above - must be named
35. Longest Runner Bean
NB: Please check number of specimens required in each class.
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SECTION 2 – FRUIT & FLOWERS
45. Gooseberries, 10
46. Blackcurrants, 5 strings.
47. Raspberries with stems, 10.
48. Rhubarb, 3 sticks, without foliage.
49. Any other fruit, (To be named)
50. Redcurrants, 5 strings.
51. H. T. Rose, 3 blooms in a vase.
52. Rose, specimen in a container, own foliage only.
53. Floribunda roses, 1 stem or spray in a container.
54. Dahlias, 3, in a vase, decorative, small or medium.
55. Dahlias, 3, in a vase, decorative, large.
56. Dahlias, 3, in a vase, cactus, small or medium.
57. Dahlias, 3, in a vase, cactus
58. Dahlias, 3, in a vase, pompon. (up to 52mm)
59. Dahlias, 3, in a vase, pompon, large (53mm or over)
60. Hydrangeas, 3.
61. Sweet Peas, 10.
62. Marigolds, 5.
63. Asters, 3.
64. Pansies, 5.
65. Vase of flowers, one variety, not exceeding 12 blooms (To be named)
66. Vase of mixed flowers.
67. Gladioli, 3.
68. Gladioli, 1
69. Lilies, one pot
70. Zinnia, 3
71. Hanging Basket
72. Patio Container
73. Largest Sunflower, tallest in bloom in pot
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SECTION 3 - FLORAL EXHIBITS
Except where stated, entries should not exceed 60cm (2ft) overall
81. Arrangement in an unusual container.
82. Table Decoration.
83. Arrangement entitled ‘Scarecrow’
84. Small arrangement - not to exceed 25cm (10in) in any dimension.
85. A Button Hole, 1 bloom
86. Corsage, 3 blooms
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SECTION 4 - CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Age to be clearly stated on all entry forms Exhibits 90-93 not to exceed (45cm) 18in in any dimension
90. A Lego model
91. Arrangement of Flowers in an unusual container
92. Model made from Recyclable Material
93. Miniature garden, in a seed tray.
94. Hand-made greetings card
95. Any hand-made needlework or knitted article.
96. Painted pebble Age 6 years and under
97. Painted pebble Age 7 to 10 years
98. Painted pebble Age 11 and over
COOKERY
103. Biscuits, 4 - any type
Six Fairy Cakes, creatively decorated.
104. 7 years and under
105. Age 8 and over
Gingerbread Person, creatively decorated.
106. 7 years and under
107. Age 8 and over
ANIMAL - made from vegetables, fruit, pasta, seeds or nuts.
108. 7 years and under.
109. Age 8 and over.
PAINTING or DRAWING - A4 sheet, TITLE - Scarecrow
110. 7 years and under.
111. Age 8 and over
PHOTOGRAPHY - Any Subject
112 .7 years and under
113. Age 8 and over
Handwriting Writing
to be presented on 1 sheet of A4 paper, Include an illustrated frame around your work
114. 11 Years and over
115. 10 Years and under
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SECTION 5 - CAKES, BISCUITS & BREAD
All exhibits in Classes 126 to 134 to be loosely covered with Clingfilm.
Ingredients and Oven temperatures on page 24 of Schedule.
For All Recipes please use either metric or imperial measures,
NOT both in the same recipe.
124 Bread - White
125 Bread - Wholemeal
126 Victoria Sponge, 18cm (7in). Filled with raspberry jam,
and dusted with caster sugar. - See Recipe.
127 Fruit Cake, 18cm (7in) - See Recipe.
128 Celebration Cup cakes, 4
129 Shortbread, 4 pieces.
130 Scones, Cheese, 4 - See Recipe.
131 Scones, Plain, 4 - See Recipe.
132 Carrot Cake.
133 Dave Trezise Fruit Cake. Men Only. Own Recipe.
134 Meringue 4 shells, not decorated.
JAMS, PICKLES,CHUTNEY – 340gm (12oz) or 450gm (1lb) jar no metal tops,
Entries will be judged on the content and overall presentation.
140 Honey
141 Strawberry
142 Raspberry
143 Blackcurrant
144 Redcurrant
145 Gooseberry
146 Any other jam – labelled
147 Jelly – any fruit
148 Marmalade
149 Lemon Curd
150 Chutney
EGGS
151 6 brown hens eggs
152 6 white hens eggs
153 6 eggs, any variety or colour
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SECTION 6 - CRAFTS
160. A cushion, fabric or knitted, max 50cm in any dimension.
161. Embroidery in Cotton, Silk, other threads or a combination.
162. Knitted Garment
163. Crochet, any item
164. Any other Hand-crafted article, including lacework
165. Home-made Soft toy
166. Handmade item, any medium (Not to cost more than £3)
167. Decorated Hoop using a wire coat hanger formed into a circle, not necessarily floral. 168. Article in Wood – any method. Incl driftwood Sculpture
169. Handmade Jewellery Item
170. Painting
171. Handmade greetings card.
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SECTION 7 - PHOTOGRAPHY
181. Landscape or Seascape
182. Portrait
183. Reflections
184. Axmouth Village Life
185. Black and White Photograph
186. Birds/Animals/Insects
188. Flowers/Trees/other Plants
189. A Group of 4 Photographs
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Show entries must be received by Wednesday 24th July 2024.
Completed entry forms should be delivered to Penny Sweetland, 15 Coombe Orchard,, Axmouth,EX12 4AY.
The show welcomes entries from far afield, and if you would like to have a schedule posted to you in May next year;
then please leave £1 and your name and address with Penny Sweetland, 15 Coombe Orchard,, Axmouth,EX12 4AY.
or by 4.30pm at the stage in the main marquee on the day of the show.