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Routes to Thame Show

From the South (London): M40 J6 (Tetsworth) or J7 (Milton Common)

From the North (Birmingham): M40 J8a (Wheatley Services) Note: No exit J7 from the North.

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 East: A418 from Aylesbury

Home & Garden Section Chief Steward

Mrs Sally Brentnall-Waters - sally.brentnall2@virgin.net

Vegetable, Fruit & Flower Section Steward Mr A. Buggins - 01844 213462

Home & Garden Schedule

The Thame & Oxfordshire County Agricultural Association

Thame Show

Oxfordshire’s County Show

Thursday 17th September 2015

Entries Close: Friday 28th August 2015

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. Novice classes are only open to exhibitors who have not won a prize in that section at Thame Show or any like 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 Show Office , Thame Showground, Kingsey Road, Thame, Oxon. OX9 3JL or delivered to the drop box in Thame TOWN HALL and received no later than Friday 28th August 2015. 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 - £2.50; 2nd - £1.50; 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 CLASS 38 - TOP TRAY Vegetable Collection, Rules & Notes to Judges: Top Tray is for a collection of THREE types of vegetables taken from the following list of fifteen. The qty of each vegetable is given in brackets: Carrots (3) Cauliflower (2) Onions (3) Parsnips (3) Peas (6 pods) Potatoes (3) Runner Beans (6 pods) Tomatoes (6) French Beans (6 pods) Sweetcorn (2) Peppers (3) Cucumber (2) Courgettes (3) Red Beet (3) Aubergine (2). a) Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points, this is split into three sections as follows: 7 points for size, shape and colour, 7 points for condition and 6 points for uniformity. The overall points mark will be out of a total of 60 points. b) All vegetables are to be displayed for effect, the vegetable must be displayed within an area measuring 45cm x 60cm (18” x 24’’) without bending any part of them. No part of any exhibit may exceed the size of the tray, A tray or board measuring 45 cm x 60cm (18” x 24”) can be used to display the vegetables or an area can simply be marked on the staging. Where a tray has a lip or edge it is the internal dimensions that must not exceed these stated. c) A black cloth is permitted or the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnish but no other foliage or accessories such as plates, sand, rings etc. will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string. Notes for Exhibitors & Judges

Carrots & Parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 7.5cm (3”)

Peas & Beans must be displayed with some stalk attachment

Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces (the green flower bud case)

Judges may handle exhibits, open pods etc. to check for quality

The tray board/staging must not be cut or mutilated in any way such as cutting holes for standing onions in

Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Tray class remembering that entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors

The points awarded should be clearing marked by the judges on the appropriate exhibitors card

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Thank You to:

A Maze of Memories Craft Centre Mr & Mrs C.E. Pullen

Mr A. Buggins

For Kindly Supporting the Classes in this Schedule

Glynswood

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Cookery & Preserves Recipes - 2015

Oven temperatures are for guidance only and must be adjusted for fan ovens - Use imperial or metric measures - do not mix .

* 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.

* LEMON CURD - Class D106 *

350g/12oz sugar 4 eggs 75g/3oz butter 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.

* ALMOND AND CHERRY LOAF - Class D100 *

175g/6oz butter/margarine 225g/8oz self raising flour 175g/6oz caster sugar 25g/1oz ground almonds 100g/4oz cherries cut into quarters 3 eggs A few drops of almond essence

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.

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VEGETABLE, FRUIT AND FLOWER SECTION Section Stewards: Mr A. Buggins, 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 Prize Money donated by Mr A. Buggins F007 Potatoes, five coloured, round or oval, one variety Prize Money donated by Mr A. Buggins F008 Potato Collection of three distinct varieties five of each Prize Money donated by Mr A. Buggins 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. £2.50 £1.50 £1

F037 Collection of three single vegetables, two of each, any veg class £6 £4 £3

Prize Money donated by Mr A. Buggins

F038 TOP TRAY See Rules & Conditions opposite £15 £10 £5

Prize Money donated by Mr & Mrs C.E. Pullen

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 Thame Show Trophy for Class F038 Top Tray

DT06 Bucks Association of Horticultural Societies SA Rosette will be awarded at Judge’s discretion

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Open Fruit Classes - Judge: Mr M. Bradley - FNVS

F039 Apples, five, desert, one variety

F040 Apples, five, culinary, one variety

F041 Raspberries, 20 with stalks on a plate

F042 Blackberries, 20 with stalks on a plate

F043 Plums, six, one variety

F044 Rhubarb, 3 sticks blades trimmed to 75mm

F045 Any other fruit, not included in previous classes

DT07 Thame Show Trophy - Fruit for the best exhibit in the Fruit Classes

Children’s Classes - Judge: Mrs J. Penn Age 5yrs - 14yrs will be judged according to Age

F046 Jar of Garden Flowers

F047 Animal made from Fruit and/or Vegetable

F048 Plate of Cress, formed to any shape

F049 Garden on a Plate

DT08 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in Children’s Classes

Basket - Tub - Container Displays Judge: Mrs J. Penn

F050 Hanging Basket - large, planter not to exceed 40cm

F051 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.

F052 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.

F053 Patio Container - round tub not to exceed 40cm or an unusual container suitably planted for outside display.

F054 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

9 PAPERCRAFT CLASSES Steward: Ms C. Dore Judge: Ms A. Jones

Kindly Supported by A Maze of Memories Craft Centre

D139 Scrapbook Page 12 x 12 inches (30.5 x 30.5cm)

D140 Shaped Card - 3 dimensional - Theme ‘New Baby’

D141 Decorated Box not to exceed 8 inches (20cm)

DT28 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Papercraft Section

ART CLASSES Steward: Mrs P. Ruxton

Judge: Mr & Mrs H. Castle Kindly Supported by Parkers

D142 Open Framed Picture

Picture should be framed ready to hang. Maximum picture size 30cm x 21cm (A4)

D143 Open Framed Picture Pictures should be framed ready to hang. Maximum picture size 42cm x 30cm (A3)

D144 Open 16-18 years old only - 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.

Prize Money Kindly Donated by Parkers 1st - £10 2nd - £5 3rd - £5

DT29 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Art Section.

JUNIOR ART CLASSES Steward: Mrs P. Ruxton

Judge: Mr & Mrs H. Castle Kindly Supported by Glynswood

"A Market" in celebration of Thame Market’s 800 yr old Birthday

D145 A Painting of a Market

D146 A Model of a Market

D147 A Collage of a Market

Each of these Classes is divided into three age groups. A (5 - 8 yrs), B (8 - 11 yrs), C (11 - 16 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. DT30 Thame Show Diploma for the best exhibit in the Junior Art Classes

A Maze of Memories vouchers to the value of :

1st -£15, 2nd -£10, 3rd-£5 will be awarded D139-D141

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FLORAL ART CLASSES Steward: Mrs C. Twitchett

Judge: Mrs I. Manson Kindly Supported by Jacqueline Anne Florist

“I CAN SING A RAINBOW”

D132 “They Call Me Mellow Yellow” (Novice class) An Exhibit - Space allowed 70cm wide x 60cm deep, height unlimited. This class is open to those who have not previously won a prize at Thame Show or at any NAFAS Area or National Show.

D133 “Rhapsody In Blue” An Exhibit - Space allowed 70cm wide x 60cm deep, height unlimited. To be viewed all around.

D134 “Red, Red Wine” An Exhibit - Space allowed 70cm wide x 60 cm deep.

D135 “Ebony and Ivory” A Contemporary exhibit - Space allowed 70cm wide x 60cm deep.

D136 “Purple Rain” Craft Class - Can be brought already assembled, space allowed 70cm wide x 60cm deep.

D137 “Evergreen” A Foliage Exhibit - Space allowed 70cm wide x 60cm deep.

DT26 Thame Show Trophy for the best exhibit in the in Floral Classes D132 - D137

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 2009. All measurements are approximate. Unless otherwise stated exhibits should be assembled during staging rather than in advance. Staging from 2.30pm-8pm on Wednesday 16th September and before 8am on Show morning.

Children's Floral Art Class Kindly Supported by Bizzie Lizzie

D138 “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” 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

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Open Flower Classes - Dahlia

Judge: Mr & Mrs K. Fleckney Vases not provided, must be of standard RHS pattern

F064 Dahlias, one vase, one bloom, large decorative or giant F065 Dahlias, one vase, one bloom, large or giant cactus or semi-cactus F066 Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, medium decorative F067 Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, medium cactus or semi-cactus F068 Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, small decorative F069 Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, any other type not mentioned in this section F070 Dahlias, one vase, five blooms, ball, small or miniature F071 Dahlias, one vase, five blooms, pompom F072 Dahlias, one vase, three blooms, small semi-cactus or small cactus F073 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. F074 Dahlias, three vases, small and/or miniature, three blooms per vase F075 Dahlias, two vases, medium, three blooms per vase F076 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

Open Flower Classes - Chrysanthemum Judge: Mr M. Penn

Vases not provided, must be of standard RHS pattern

F077 Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Large or Medium Incurve 23A or B F078 Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Large Intermediate 25A F079 Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Large Reflex 24A F080 Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Medium Intermediate 25B F081 Chrysanthemums, three blooms, Medium Reflex 24B F082 Chrysanthemums, five blooms, Medium, any variety or varieties F083 Chrysanthemums, five blooms, Large, any variety or varieties F084 Chrysanthemums, one bloom specimen, 23, 24, 25A F085 Chrysanthemums; two vases: one vase large; three blooms, one vase medium; three blooms F086 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

6 COOKERY AND PRESERVES

Steward: Mrs W. Barnes Judges: Mrs J. Button, Mrs H. Blackburn & Mrs M. Conibear

Cookery Classes Kindly Supported by A Piece of Cake & Treacle Tea Rooms

D087 Savoury Free Style Bread - not in a tin, no breadmakers, freestyle display on a bread board

D088 Four Cheese Scones

D089 Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Loaf

D090 Fruit Flan - 20cm/8" round

D091 Victoria Sandwich - 2 eggs - 18cm/7" round tin

D092 Four Chocolate Eclairs

D093 Afternoon Tea for 2 - Max 6 items - present on 2 china plates or 2 tier stand

Decorated Cakes - To be judged by A Piece of Cake

D094 Five Decorated Cup Cakes

D095 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.

Battle of the Sexes !!! D096 Savoury Vegetable Quiche - 20 cm/8” round

D097 Passion Cake - to given recipe

D098 Three Individual Meringues - of your choice to be displayed on a 9 inch (max) plate

Men Only Cookery Classes

D099 Four Sausage Rolls

D100 Almond and Cherry Loaf - to given recipe

Children's Cookery Classes Age 5yrs - 14yrs will be judged according to Age

Children’s Cookery Classes Kindly Supported by Rumsey’s

D101 Four Small Decorated Cakes

D102 Fruit Kebab

D103 7 to 8 inch Funny Face Pizza

D104 Bread Animal - Bake or Create

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. Unless otherwise stated.

Preserve Classes Preserve Classes Kindly Supported by Aga Rangemaster

D105 Jar of Jelly - any size

D106 Jar of Lemon Curd - to given recipe D109 Jar of Strawberry Jam

D107 Jar of Marmalade D110 Jar of any other Jam

D108 Jar of Raspberry Jam D111 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.

Aga gift for 1st Prize in the Preserve Classes 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

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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 A Handmade Wooden, Metal or Glass Item (maximum size 50cm x 50cm)

D124 A Picture Frame in any medium (maximum size 100cm x 100cm)

D125 A Rag Doll in any medium

D126 Item of Hand spun Wool - Knitted or Woven

D127 An Item in any form of Bobbin Lace

D128 Any other item of craft on the theme ‘Favourite Day Out’ (Group or Class Entry)

D129 Any other item of craft on the theme ‘Favourite Day Out’ (Individual Entry)

D130* 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)

Children's Handicrafts

D131 Any handicraft item of Craft on the theme ‘My Favourite Day Out’ 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.

Greens Furnishings vouchers to the value of :

1st -£5, 2nd -£3, 3rd-£2 will be awarded for each class