Rules

1.        All exhibits must be staged by 9.30 am. Judging to commence by 9.45 am

2.        All entry forms accompanied by appropriate fees must be sent to the Secretary no later than Wednesday 3rd September 2008.

3.        No exhibit in classes 227 – 270 to have previously been shown at Bowes Show.

4.        All exhibits to be the work of the exhibitor.

5.        Prizes: 1^st, £3; 2^nd, £2; 3^rd, £1, unless otherwise stated. 4^th 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 jars to be covered with cellophane.

8.        In flower classes competitors must provide their own bowls or vases.

9.        All exhibits to be shown without fancy cloths or baskets, excepting classes 186 –192 inclusive

10.     Local classes shall be confined to exhibitors residing in the parishes of Bowes, Gilmonby, Scargill, Boldron, Lartington, Cotherstone, Hunderthwaite and Hope.

11.     No exhibit or prize cards can be removed before 4.00pm without written permission from the industrial secretary.

12.     The marquee will be closed at 4.00pm and only exhibitors will be readmitted to collect their exhibits and prizes.  All exhibits to be cleared by 5.00pm.

13.     All produce is to be cut and sampled.

DRESSED WALKING STICKS

Prizes: 1^st, £5.00; 2^nd, £3.00; 3^rd, £2.00;                      Entry Fee: £1.00

Paul & Co., Chartered Accountants, Barnard Castle have kindly sponsored

classes 137-141 inclusive.

137.     HORN HEADED WALKING STICK, PLAIN

138.     HORN HEADED WALKING STICK, FANCY

139.     DRESSED WALKING, WOOD-HEADED, PLAIN

140.     DRESSED WALKING STICK, WOOD-HEADED, FANCY

141.     DRESSED WALKING STICK, FROM ROOT

142.     LADY’S STICK, HORN OR WOOD

143.     SHEPHERD’S CROOK, HORN-HEADED, 1^st prize kindly given by

  Mr. & Mrs. K Tallentire

144.     SHEPHERD’S CROOK, WOOD, Prizes kindly given by ‘Oliver Twists’, Barnard Castle.

145.     WOODEN THUMB STICK

146.     HORN-HEADED THUMB STICK

147.     NOVICE to be the work of an exhibitor who has not previously won a first prize in another class. A Rosebowl in memory of the late Mr. F. Bradley is given for the novice prize winner, to be held for one year.

LOCAL STICK: Mr. P. Hughes has kindly given a tankard, to be held for one year only, for the best stick made by an exhibitor resident in Teesdale Parish. The stick must have been shown in other classes.

A Rosebowl is given in memory of the late Mr. Bradley for the BEST WOODEN STICK.

HORTICULTURE

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

The Royal Botanical & Horticultural Society of Manchester and Northern Counties

have kindly sponsored classes 150-154 inclusive

The Build Centre, Barnard Castle has kindly sponsored classes 155-157 inclusive

Bridgegate Tyres, Stainton Grove have kindly sponsored classes 167-170 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. THREE ONIONS, grown as shown (washed but not dressed)
156. THREE ONIONS, grown from sets, dressed
157. THREE ONIONS, grown from seeds, dressed
158. FOUR SINGLE SHALLOTS, any variety
159. A HEAD OF LETTUCE
160. CABBAGE, ROUND, roots attached 161. TWO STUMP ROOTED CARROTS
162. THREE COURGETTES
163. SIX PODS OF PEAS
164. TWO PEPPERS, any colour
165. SIX PODS OF FRENCH BEANS
166. SIX PODS OF RUNNER BEANS
167. FOUR TOMATOES
168. CUCUMBER
169. AN UNUSUAL SHAPED VEGTABLE
170. SELECTION OF 3 VEGETABLES IN A SEED TRAY, for children aged 16 years and
under on Show Day, age considered.

The Build Center will give a £2 prize on a points basis for classes 149 – 170 (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 172-179 inclusive

172. SINGLE GLADIOLI
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 VARI-ETY
178. SWEET PEAS, SIX STEMS PER VASE
179. TWO STEMS OF SPRAY CHRYSANTHE-MUMS
180. FOUR ASTERS
181. FOUR PANSIES
182. HOUSE PLANT
183. FREESTANDING OUTDOOR PLANTED CONTAINER

The Society will give a £2 prize on a points basis for Classes 172-183 (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: 1^st, £3.00; 2^nd, £2.00; 3^rd, £1.00 unless otherwise stated.                   Entry Fee: 50p

186. A FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENT - space allowed 30” wide x 24” deep.
187. IT‘S A SMALL WORLD. A petite exhibit - space allowed 9”x 9”x9”
188. A CANDLESTICK ARRANGEMENT - space allowed 24” wide x 24” deep. 1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by Richardsons Florist, Barnard Castle, 3rd by Society.
189. AN ARRANGEMENT DEPICTING THE OLYMPICS 2008 (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 al-lowed 18” wide.
191. 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)
192. A GENT‘S BUTTONHOLE.

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 the Parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby: 1st, 3 points; 2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point.
Mr. D. Anderson has kindly donated £10 in memory of his wife Hazel.
 

PRODUCE

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

Allan Sykes, Chartered Accountants, Barnard Castle has kindly sponsored

Classes 211-214 inclusive

199. FOUR HEN EGGS, any colour, one to be broken – container and saucer provided. Prizes kindly given by Dugdale Nutrition Ltd.
200. FOUR CHEESE SCONES 1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by Mrs. J. S. Luck.
201. FOUR FRUIT SCONES prizes kindly given by Mesdames J. L. Dowson and B. Ettey.
202. ORANGE CAKE filled with orange butter icing (no toppings), can be baked in two tins.
203. SPONGE CAKE, without fat. 1st prize kindly given by the family of the late
Mrs. L. Raine
204. CHERRY CAKE prizes kindly given by Mr. & Mrs. P. Hughes
205. RICE LOAF, a donation to this class kindly given by Bowes WI
206. 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
207. 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.
208. GINGERBREAD LOAF 1st prize kindly given by Mrs. J. Raine.
209. SANDWICH CAKE with jam filling, baked in one tin.
210. FOUR QUEEN CAKES all in plain bun cases.
211. FOUR BUTTERFLY BUNS
212. FOUR SHORTBEAD BISCUITS
213. FOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES.
214. SWISS ROLL with jam filling.
215. BAKEWELL TART A drinks tray kindly given by Mrs Buckle, to be held for one year only and prizes kindly given by Mesdames. J. R. Addison and B. M. Ettey
216. SAVOURY FLAN to be shown in a dish. .
217. APPLE PIE ON A PLATE shortcrust pastry, 1st prize kindly given by Mrs. M. Guy
218. FOUR PIECES OF TRAY BAKE (One variety)
219. FIVE HOMEMADE SWEETS
220. JAR OF RASPBERRY JAM
221. JAR OF JAM, other varieties.
222. AN INDIVIDUAL DESSERT prizes kindly given by Tan Hill Inn.
223. MEN ONLY, cake of own choice.
224. FIVE HOMEMADE SWEETS for children aged 16 and under on Show Day, age con-sidered.
225. FOUR HOME MADE BISCUITS for children aged 16 and under on Show Day, age considered.
226. PIZZA, any topping, any base, under 10 “, for children aged 16 and under on Show Day, age considered.
The J. G. Raine Perpetual Cup will be awarded for the BEST EXHIBIT in classes 199-226 inclusive (produce)
The Mrs. L. Hare Memorial Tray to be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the produce section (classes 199-226) 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, confined to the Parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby. 1st, 3 points; 2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point.
 

HANDICRAFTS

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

Darlington Building Society, Barnard Castle have kindly sponsored
Classes 237-244 inclusive


237. HOME SEWN ARTICLE
238. HAND KNITTED GARMENT
239. AN ITEM IN CROSS STITCH
240. A HOMEMADE NEEDLECASE
241. A CUSHION
242. A CELEBRATION CARD, must include a greeting.
243. EMBROIDERY to include crewel work, blackwork,
hardanger, etc.
244. ARTICLE IN CANVAS WORK
245. AN ITEM OF PATCHWORK
246. AN ITEM IN LACE to include bobbin, tatting, needle and crocket work. Prizes kindly given by Mrs. S. Bayles
247. CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION 1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by
Miss I. Hodgson, 3rd by Society.
248. HOMEMADE POT POURRI SACHET 1st and 2nd prizes kindly given by
Miss I. Hodgson, 3rd by Society.
249. HOMEMADE JEWELLERY
250. JUNIOR CLASS – HOMEMADE GREETINGS CARD, must include a message, for children aged 16 and under on Show Day, age considered
251. JUNIOR CLASS – ANYTHING FROM CLASSS 237-249, children aged 16 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 237-248 inclusive and a special prize of £2.00

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY

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

Richard Johnson & Partners, Solicitors, Hawes have kindly sponsored

classes 229-236 inclusive.

227. ONE SNAPSHOT .SET IN STONE. prizes kindly given by S. Milner Esq
228. ONE ANIMAL SNAPSHOT prizes kindly donated by Mrs. E. Swann
229. ONE CHILD SNAPSHOT
230. ONE LANDSCAPE SNAPSHOT
231. ONE HAPPY HOLIDAY SNAPSHOT
232. ONE BLACK AND WHITE SNAPSHOT
233. ONE BOTANICAL SNAPSHOT
234. ONE SNAPSHOT OF WATER
235. 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
236. 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.

All photographs must be mounted and not exceed 8” x 6” including mounts. The D & E Swann Cup to be awarded for the BEST PHOTOGRAPH in the show, to be held for one year only.
 

ARTS & CRAFTS

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

252. ART

253. ART, children 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered.

254. CRAFT

255. CRAFT, children 16 years and under on Show Day, age considered.

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

OPEN CHILDREN’S CLASSES

Prizes: 1^st, £2.00; 2^nd, £1.00; 3^rd, 50p unless otherwise stated.                 Entry Fee: 25p

Raymond Watson Contracting has kindly sponsored
Classes 256-258 inclusive
D. F. Barratt Ltd. has kindly sponsored classes 259-266 inclusive

Children Aged 5 years and under on Show Day

256. PAINTED STONE (under 6”)

257. DECORATED BISCUIT

258. A COLLAGE FROM NATURAL MATERIAL

Children Aged 6-8 years on Show Day

259. ARRANGEMENT OF GARDEN FLOWERS IN A JAM JAR, A plaque in memory of the late A. R. Lee, Esq., Darlington.

260. AN EDIBLE NECKLACE

261. A DECORATED MASK

262. MODEL IN ANY MATERIAL

Children Aged 9-11 years on Show Day

263. HOW MANY WORDS CAN YOU MAKE OUT OF 'SWALEDALE ROYAL?' Number of words and design to be judged.

264. AN ANIMAL MADE FROM FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

265. A DECORATED PLANT POT

266. A MODEL IN ANY MATERIAL

Children Aged 12-16 years on Show Day

267. A PROJECT THAT MAY INCORPORATE COMPUTER WORK

268. A DECORATED CD COVER

269. A MODEL MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL

270. A PIECE OF HANDWRITING, prizes kindly given by Mrs. B. Luck.

         The Arnold Tunstall Memorial Trophy will be presented for the best exhibit in classes

         256 to  270, confined to exhibitors from the Parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby (to be held for

          one year).

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: 1^st, £1.00; 2^nd, 60p; 3^rd, 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- ANY CHILD AT INFANT SCHOOL

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 as at July 2005

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 2005

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 2005

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.

DRY STONE WALLING DEMONSTRATION