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Secretary: Mrs M Cooper

Greta Farm, Gilmonby, Bowes, Co.Durham, DL12 9LS

01833 628342

 

INDUSTRIAL & HORTICULTURAL SECTION
Secretary: Mrs. M. Cooper
Greta Farm, Gilmonby, Bowes, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. DL12 9LT
Tel. No. 01833 628342
Assistant Secretary: Mrs. J. Close


Judges:

Horticulture: Mr. M. Catton
Flower Arranging: Mrs. Moore
Cakes: Mrs. J. Dent
Scones, biscuits & pastries Mrs. A. Dennison
Eggs, preserves, desserts and junior produce Mrs. M. Mason
Handicrafts: Mrs. S. Bayles
Amateur Photography: Mr. N. Turner
Arts & Crafts and Open Children’s Classes Mr. & Mrs. Hewitt
Schoolchildren’s Classes Mrs. G. Close



INDUSTRIAL SECTION


Rules

1. All exhibits must be staged by 9.30am, judging to commence at 9.45am.
2. All entry forms accompanied by appropriate fees must be sent to the Secretary no later than Wednesday 1st September, 2010.
3. No exhibit in classes 231 – 268 to have previously been shown at Bowes Show.
4. All exhibits to be the work of the exhibitor.
5. Prizes: 1st, £3; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £1, unless otherwise stated. 4th prize of 50p will be awarded if there are 10 or more entries in any class.
6. Entry fee 50p per entry unless otherwise stated (see Rule 6, General Rules)
7. All preserves to be shown in plain jars (no trade names) and to be covered in cellophane.
8. 1 jar of preserve minimum of 12ozs (340g) will constitute an entry unless otherwise stated.
9. All produce is to be cut and sampled.
10. In flower classes competitors must provide their own bowls or vases.
11. All exhibits to be shown without fancy cloths or baskets, excepting classes 186 –192 inclusive
12. Local classes shall be confined to exhibitors residing in the Parishes of Bowes, Gilmonby, Scargill, Boldron, Lartington, Cotherstone, Hunderthwaite and Hope.
13. Cups will be presented at 3.30pm in the marquee.
14. No exhibit or prize cards can be removed before 4.00pm without written permission from the industrial secretary.
15. The marquee will be closed at 4.00pm and only exhibitors will be readmitted to collect their exhibits and prizes.
16. All exhibits to be cleared by 5.00pm.
17. Any prize money not collected on Show Day will be returned to Show funds.



HORTICULTURE

Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 Entry Fee 50p

The Royal Botanical & Horticultural Society of Manchester and Northern Counties
have kindly sponsored classes 150-154 inclusive

149. FOUR APPLES
150. FOUR PLUMS
151. THREE KIDNEY POTATOES
152. THREE ROUND POTATOES
153. SINGLE POTATO
154. TWO ROUND BEETROOT no more than 3” (75mm) of foliage.
155. ONE MARROW, any variety
156. THREE ONIONS, grown from sets, dressed
157. THREE ONIONS, grown from seeds, dressed
158. FOUR SINGLE SHALLOTS, any variety
159. BUNCH OF SIX SPRING ONIONS, any variety
160. BUNCH OF FOUR RADISHES, any variety
161. A HEAD OF LETTUCE
162. CABBAGE, ROUND, roots attached
163. TWO STUMP ROOTED CARROTS
164. THREE COURGETTES
165. TWO PEPPERS, any colour.
166. SIX PODS OF PEAS
167. SIX PODS OF RUNNER BEANS
168. FOUR TOMATOES
169. CUCUMBER
170. AN UNUSUAL SHAPED VEGTABLE
171. SELECTION OF 3 VEGETABLES IN A SEED TRAY, for children aged 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered.
172. SALAD SELECTION IN A SEED TRAY, for children aged 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered.

The Society will give a £2 prize on a points basis for classes 149 – 172 (vegetables)
1st, 3 points; 2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point.
The W. FORREST MEMORIAL CUP, to be held for one year only, for the BEST EXHIBIT in the Vegetable Section.


The Royal Botanical & Horticultural Society of Manchester and Northern Counties
have kindly sponsored classes 173-180 inclusive


173. VASE OF THREE DAHLIAS, CACTI OR SEMI – CACTI
174. VASE OF THREE BALL DAHLIAS
175. VASE OF THREE DAHLIAS, DECORATIVE
176. VASE OF THREE DAHLIAS, POM-POM, UNDER 2”(50MM) IN DIAMETER
177. VASE OF GARDEN FLOWERS, ANY VARIETY
178. SWEET PEAS, SIX STEMS PER VASE
179. TWO STEMS OF SPRAY CHRYSANTHEMUMS
180. FOUR ASTERS
181. FOUR PANSIES
182. HOUSE PLANT
183. SELECTION OF HERBS grown in a container
not exceeding 12”in diameter.

The Society will give a £2 prize on a points basis for
Classes 173-183 (flowers) 1st, 3 points; 2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point
The J.D. Atkinson Cup to be held for one year, will be awarded for the most points in the horticultural section confined to the Parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby: 1st, 3 points;
2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point
The Britannia Building Society will give a Challenge Cup (to be held for one year) for the BEST EXHIBIT from classes 149 – 183.



FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated. Entry Fee: 50p

186. A FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENT - space allowed 30” wide x 24” deep.
187. A MINIATURE ARRANGEMENT - space allowed 4”x 4”x4”
188. AN ARRANGEMENT USING NO MORE THAN FIVE FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE - space allowed 18” wide x 18” deep.
1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by Richardsons Florist, Barnard Castle, 3rd by Society.
189. AN ARRANGEMENT DEPICTING A COTTAGE GARDEN (interpretative) - space allowed 30” wide x 24” deep. 1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by Richardsons Florists, Barnard Castle, 3rd by Society.
190. A SINGLE FLOWER PRESENTED IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER - space allowed 12” wide x 12” deep. 1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by The Orchard, Barnard Castle, 3rd by Society.
191. A POSY – 5” diameter container provided
192. ARRANGEMENT, children 16 years and under on show day, age considered.
The Denise Marmont Challenge Cup to be held for one year only, together with prizes kindly donated by Mrs. Marmont (Muscari)

Mrs. L. Guy kindly gave a Rose Bowl to be held for one year only for the BEST EXHIBIT in the flower arranging classes.
Mrs. C. Dixon will kindly give a cup for the MOST POINTS in the flower arranging classes confined to residents of local Parishes (see rule 11): 1st, 3 points; 2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point.
Mr. D. Anderson has kindly donated £20 in memory of his wife Hazel.



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CAKES

Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated. Entry Fee: 50p

199. RICE LOAF, a donation to this class kindly given by Bowes WI
200. GINGERBREAD LOAF 1st prize kindly given by Mrs. J. Raine
201. FRUIT CAKE Mrs. D. M. Wilkinson kindly gives a silver cup, to be held for one year only, also £5 to be divided amongst prize winners in addition to the set prize money.
202. ORANGE CAKE filled with orange butter icing (no toppings), can be baked in two tins.
203. CHOCOLATE CAKE filled with chocolate butter icing (no toppings), baked in one tin. A cup in memory of Dorothy Guy to be held for one year only
204. SANDWICH CAKE with jam filling, baked in one tin.
205. FOUR QUEEN CAKES all in plain bun cases
206. FOUR BUTTERFLY BUNS
207. MARBLE CAKE 1st prize kindly given by the family of the
late Mrs. L. Raine
208. SWISS ROLL with jam filling. 1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by
Mr. & Mrs. K. Tallentire.

SCONES, BISCUITS & PASTRIES
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated Entry Fee 50p

Allan Sykes, Chartered Accountants, Barnard Castle has kindly sponsored
Classes 214-217 inclusive

209. FOUR CHEESE SCONES 1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by Mrs. J. S. Luck.
210. FOUR FRUIT SCONES prizes kindly given by Mesdames J. L. Dowson and B. Ettey
211. TEA LOAF prizes kindly given by Mr. & Mrs. P. Hughes
212. BAKEWELL TART prizes kindly given by Mesdames. J. R. Addison and B. M. Ettey
213. TWO SAVOURY PASTIES, any filling. 1st prize kindly given by Mrs. M. Guy.
214. SAVOURY FLAN to be shown in a dish. A drinks tray
kindly given by Mrs Buckle, to be held for one year only
215. FOUR SHORTBREAD BISCUITS
216. FOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
217. FOUR PIECES OF TRAY BAKE, other than pastry
based. (One variety)

EGGS
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated Entry Fee 50p

218. A SINGLE HEN EGG, any colour, to be broken – container provided.
219. FOUR HEN EGGS, any colour, one to be broken – container and saucer provided.

PRESERVES AND DESSERTS
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated Entry Fee 50p

Paul & Co., Chartered Accountants, Barnard Castle have kindly sponsored
Classes 220-227 inclusive

220. JAR OF CHUTNEY
221. JAR OF RASPBERRY JAM
222. JAR OF JAM, other varieties
223. JAR OF JELLY, any variety, any size.
224. AN INDIVIDUAL DESSERT

JUNIOR CLASSES
For children aged 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered.
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated Entry Fee 50p

225. FIVE HOMEMADE SWEETS
226. FOUR DECORATED CUP CAKES
227. FOUR HOME MADE BISCUITS
228. SAVOURY PIZZA, any topping, any base, under 10”

MEN ONLY CLASSES
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated Entry Fee 50p

229. CAKE of own choice.
230. FOUR BISCUITS, any variety


The P. Hughes Tankard will be awarded for the BEST EXHIBIT in classes 229 and 230.
The J. G. Raine Perpetual Cup will be awarded for the BEST EXHIBIT in classes 199-230 inclusive (produce)
The Mrs. L. Hare Memorial Tray to be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the produce section (classes 199-230) together with £5 by the Society. 1st, 3 points;
2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point
The Dorothy Guy Memorial Trophy to be awarded for one year only for the most points in the produce section (classes 199-230), confined to the Parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby.
1st, 3 points; 2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point.


AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated. Entry Fee: 50p

All photographs MUST BE MOUNTED and not exceed 8” x 6” including mounts
unless otherwise stated..

231. ONE SNAPSHOT WITH AN AGRICULTURAL THEME prizes kindly given by S. Milner Esq
232. ONE ANIMAL SNAPSHOT prizes kindly donated by Mrs. E. Swann
233. ONE WILDLIFE SNAPSHOT
234. ONE CHILD SNAPSHOT
235. THREE LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHS (space allowed 18” x 12” including mount)
236. ONE HAPPY HOLIDAY SNAPSHOT
237. ONE BLACK AND WHITE SNAPSHOT
238. ONE BOTANICAL SNAPSHOT
239. ONE SNAPSHOT OF WATER
240. ONE SCENIC SNAPSHOT, to be taken within the Parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby for seniors (over 16 on Show Day). The Bowes 800 committee has kindly donated a perpetual challenge cup, to be held for one year only.
241. ONE SCENIC SNAPSHOT to be taken within the Parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby, for juniors (16 years and under on Show Day). The Bowes 800 committee have kindly donated a perpetual challenge cup, to be held for one year only
242. ONE HUMOROUS SNAPSHOT WITH A CAPTION for children 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered.

The D & E Swann Cup to be awarded for the BEST PHOTOGRAPH in the show, to be held for one year only.


HANDICRAFTS
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated. Entry Fee: 50p

243. HOME SEWN ARTICLE to include cushions, quilting, etc.
244. HAND KNITTED ARTICLE
245. EMBROIDERY, any medium to include counted thread
246. A CELEBRATION CARD, must include a greeting.
247. A SOFT TOY prizes kindly given by Miss I. Hodgson
248. AN ITEM IN LACE to include bobbin, tatting, needle
and crochet work. Prizes kindly given by Mrs. S. Bayles
249. SOMETHING NEW FROM SOMETHING OLD Prizes
kindly given by Miss I. Hodgson
250. JUNIOR CLASS – HOMEMADE GREETINGS CARD, must include a message, for children aged 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered
251. JUNIOR CLASS – HOMEMADE JEWELLERY, for children aged 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered

Bowes W.I. Perpetual Cup, to be held for one year only, for the BEST EXHIBIT in the handicraft section, together with a special prize of £5.00 given by the Society.
S. Bayles Cup to be held for one year only will be awarded on a points basis: 1st, 3 points;
2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point for classes 243-251 inclusive and a special prize of £2.00
ARTS & CRAFTS
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated. Entry Fee: 50p

252. ART
253. CRAFT A rosebowl given in memory of the late Mr. F. Bradley
254. A PIECE OF HANDWRITING

Cargoes

Quinquireme of Nineveh from distant Ophir,
Rowing home to haven in sunny Palestine,
With a cargo of ivory,
And apes and peacocks,
Sandalwood, cedarwood, and sweet white wine.

Stately Spanish galleon coming from the Isthmus,
Dipping through the Tropics by the palm-green shores,
With a cargo of diamonds,
Emeralds, amethysts,
Topazes, and cinnamon, and gold moidores.

Dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smoke stack,
Butting through the Channel in the mad March days,
With cargo of Tyne coal,
Road-rails, pig-lead
Firewood, iron-ware, and cheap tin trays.

John Masefield

255. ART, for children aged 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered.
256. CRAFT, for children aged 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered. A rosebowl given in memory of the late Mr. F. Bradley
257. A PIECE OF HANDWRITING, for children aged 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered. Prizes kindly given by Mrs. B. Luck.

The Owl and the Pussy Cat

The Owl and the Pussy Cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat,
They took some honey, and plenty of money
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
The Owl looked up to the stars above,
And sang to a small guitar,
“O lovely Pussy, O Pussy, my love,
What a beautiful Pussy you are,
You are,
You are!
What a beautiful Pussy you are!”

Edward Lear

Mesdames. J. Kipling and C. Dixon have kindly given donations to these classes.


OPEN CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Prizes: 1st, £3.00; 2nd, £2.00; 3rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated. Entry Fee: 50p

Raymond Watson Contracting has kindly sponsored Classes 258-260 inclusive

Children Aged 5 years and under on Show Day

258. PAINTED STONE (under 6”)
259. DECORATED BISCUIT
260. A COLLAGE FROM NATURAL MATERIAL

Children Aged 6-8 years on Show Day

261. ARRANGEMENT OF GARDEN FLOWERS IN A JAM JAR, A plaque in memory of the late A. R. Lee, Esq., Darlington.
262. AN EDIBLE NECKLACE
263. A DECORATED MASK
264. MODEL IN ANY MATERIAL

Children Aged 9-11 years on Show Day

265. HOW MANY WORDS CAN YOU MAKE OUT OF “NORTHERN DAIRY SHORTHORN”? Number of words and design to be judged.
266. AN ANIMAL MADE FROM FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
267. A DECORATED WOODEN SPOON
268. A MODEL IN ANY MATERIAL

The Arnold Tunstall Memorial Trophy will be presented for the best exhibit in classes 255-268 inclusive confined to exhibitors from the Parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby (to be held for one year only)


SCHOOL CHILDREN’S SECTION

RULES
1. Classes are open to children attending Bowes School or Bowes Pre-school.
2. All exhibits to be produced in school or pre-school.
3. Prizes: 1st, £1.00; 2nd, 60p; 3rd, 40p. will be awarded in each class. No entry fee in this section.
4. All exhibits must be labelled with the competitor’s name and age on the back.
5. All exhibits will be entered through the school or pre-school.


PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN

271. A COLLAGE not larger than A3, prizes kindly given by Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sayer.
272. A PAINTING not larger than A3, prizes kindly given by Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sayer

INFANT CLASSES
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 as at July 2010

273. A PIECE OF HANDWRITING, prizes kindly given by Mrs. B. Luck.
274. A PIECE OF ART WORK not larger than A3, prizes kindly given by
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sayer, Bowes.
LOWER JUNIOR CLASSES
Years 3 & 4 as at July 2010

275. A PIECE OF HANDWRITING, prizes kindly given by Mrs. B. Luck.
276. A PIECE OF ART WORK not larger than A3, prizes kindly given by
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sayer, Bowes.

UPPER JUNIOR CLASSES
Years 5 & 6 as at July 2010

277. A PIECE OF HANDWRITING, prizes kindly given by Mrs. B. Luck.
278. A PIECE OF ART WORK not larger than A3, prizes kindly given by
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sayer, Bowes.

A perpetual cup in memory of the late Mrs. E. Hastings, to be held for one year only, for the BEST EXHIBIT shown by a child attending Bowes School.
A cup in memory of the late Mr. A. S. Gall for the BEST PIECE OF ART WORK shown by a child attending Bowes School, to be held for one year.


Sports Events for all ages and abilities

10K TRAIL RACE (16yrs and over)
An undulating course over tracks, paths and a short section of moorland in the beautiful landscape surrounding Bowes and the Greta Valley. Start 1.30pm. Trophies for winners and other prizes kindly donated by The Co-op and Tesco.

4K FUN RUN (8yrs-16yrs)
An undulating course over tracks, trails and paths in the beautiful surroundings of the Greta Valley. Trophies for local/open, under 12/under 17, boy/girl categories, most improved and family awards; t-shirts and medals for all competitors. Meet at the main entrance at 1.25pm. This race has kindly been sponsored by Aggregate Industries UK Ltd.

500M CHILDREN’S DASH (under 8yrs)
Around a field adjacent to ‘The Parks’. Trophies for local/open, under 5/under 8, boy/girl categories; t-shirts and medals for all competitors. Meet at the main entrance at 1.25pm. This race has kindly been sponsored by Aggregate Industries UK Ltd.

12K CYCLE RACE
An undulating course over tracks, paths and a short section of moorland in the beautiful landscape surrounding Bowes and the Greta Valley. 54 Degrees North have kindly donated to this race.
• Seniors (17yrs and over) Men’s and ladies’ races. Trophies for winners and other prizes. Meet at main entrance at 1.25pm.
• Juniors (12-16yrs) Boys’ and girls’ races. Trophies for winners, medals for all competitors. Meet at main entrance at 1.25pm.

Entry Fees:
10k trail race and 12k senior cycle race
£6 in advance including entry onto the show field
£7 on show day, £5 admission at the gate + £2 entry fee payable at head secretary’s marquee
4k fun run and 12k junior cycle race
£3 in advance including entry onto the show field
£4 on show day, £2 admission onto field + £2 entry fee payable at head secretary’s marquee 500m children’s dash –
Children 5 yrs and over as 4k fun run and 12k junior cycle race
Children under 5 yrs £1 in advance or £2 on show day payable at head secretary’s marquee


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