Rhydycroesau Village Show

What’s On

On the Show Field

  • Catering Tent
  • Ice Cream Van
  • Sideshows for all the family
  • Dog Show
  • Bar
  • Horse Show

Farmer’s Section

Judge: Alwyn Evans

There is a Perpetual Cup for the winner of this section

FS1
Sample of Seed Hay
FS2
Sample of Meadow Hay
FS3
Sample of Silage
FS4
Sample of Haylage
FS5
Turf of Seeds Grassland
FS6
Turf of Meadow Grassland
FS7
Fleece of Wool

The Dog Show

Judge: Rena Weaver

Entries, £2 per class, from 11:30 in the Main Ring. Dog Show starts at 12:30pm. There is a perpetual cup, donated by Mrs. Burton, for the overall winner. There is also a perpetual cup for the best child handler. Presentation of cups and prizes happens at 2:45pm.

Rosettes will be awarded in each class

  1. Dog that Judge would most like to take home
  2. Best Child Handler
  3. Prettiest Bitch
  4. Most Handsome Dog
  5. Veteran Dog (Age 10+)
  6. Best Paw Shaker
  7. Dog with Waggiest Tail
  8. Best Doggy Trick
  9. Best Working Dog
  10. Fastest time on the Obstacle Course
  11. Best Rescue Dog
  12. Prettiest Pup
  13. Best Dog in Show – winner of each class above to compete

The Horticulture, Produce, and Arts Show

NEW Rules

  1. Entries are 50p per entry for our 48th Show, to be made in the Hall between 9.30 and 11.00am on the morning of the Show, BEFORE placing exhibits in the appropriate place. Please use an entry slip for each exhibitor – copies are fine.

    With each exhibit, please place an envelope or folded paper concealing your name. No more than 2 entries per person per class. All entries MUST be your own work.

  2. Judging: In section A to G, Judges will award certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and highly commended at their discretion.

  3. Individual Cups (to be held for one year) will be awarded. Judges will decide on the overall best in section.

    The person with the most 1st prizes will win the shield. In the case of a tie 2nd prizes will be taken into account, then 3rd. If there is still no clear winner the Show President will make the final decision.

  4. Children’s Section: A prize of £2.50 will be awarded to the winner of each age group, £1.50 for 2nd place and £1 for 3rd place

  5. The Winner of each Section will receive a trophy, as detailed in the schedule, to be held for 1 year. The winners will get their trophy engraved and bill the show committee.

  6. Cups and Prizes will be presented at 2.45pm in the Dog Ring.

  7. Exhibits – Please remove by 2.45pm

The Show Committee cannot accept responsibility for loss of, or damage to, any show entries.

Section A – Vegetables and Fruit

Judge: Paul Arkell

There is a Shield for the winner of this section

A1
3 Shallots
A2
3 Onions – from seed
A3
3 Onions – from sets
A4
3 Coloured / White Potatoes
A5
5 Root Veg – the same or mixed
A6
3 Courgettes
A7
4 Runner Beans
A8
1 Cucumber
A9
1 Lettuce (with roots)
A10
2 Leeks
A11
4 French Beans
A12
4 Pods of Peas
A13
A posy of herbs (any type)
A14
3 Plums
A15
3 Tomatoes — the same or mixed
A16
Basket of mixed vegetables
A17
3 Radishes
A18
An exotic fruit or vegetable (home grown)
A19
Longest Runner Bean
A20
Longest stick of Rhubarb
A21
A peculiar Shaped Vegatable

Section B –- Flowers and Floral Art

Judge: Di Caldwell

There is a Shield for the winner of this section

B1
A Vase of Mixed Perennials
B2
A Vase of Sweet Peas (mixed colours)
B3
An Edible Arrangement using Flowers, Berries, Foliage and Fungi that can be eaten
B4
A potted Geranium in flower
B5
A potted Fuchsia in flower
B6
A potted Hydrangea in flower
B7
A Potted Foliage Plant
B8
An Arrangement using a Recycled Container

Section C – Cookery & Preserves

Judge: Audrey Hunter

There is a Salver for the winner of this section

C1
Victoria Sponge Cake
C2
4 Cheese Scones
C3
Banana Bread
C4
4 Chocolate Brownies
C5
4 Shortbread biscuits
C6
A Summer Quiche for a picnic
C7
Apple and Lemon Cake (see Special Recipe)
C8
Jar of Marmalade
C9
Jar of Jam
C10
Jar of Chutney

Special Recipe – Apple and Lemon Cake

2 x 20cm round sandwich tins

Pre heat oven 180c/ 160c fan/ gas 4

Sponge

  • 225g softened butter
  • 225 caster sugar
  • 225 self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 large eggs (beaten)
  • 2 eating apples, peeled, cored and grated
  • Icing sugar for dusting.

Filling

  • 150 ml soft cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp lemon curd
  • Icing sugar to taste

Method

Measure all the sponge ingredients except the apples and icing sugar into a large bowl and beat with an electric hand whisk until combined.

Fold apple into mixture.

Divide between the tins and level off the tops

Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden.

Allow to cool in tins

Whilst cakes are cooking,

Whip the cream cheese until loosened and add the lemon curd. Add icing sugar if needed.

Turn cakes out once cooled and spread the filling on the lower cake, add the top cake and sprinkle icing sugar over the top of the top cake with a sieve.

Section D – Wines

Judges: Eric Caldwell

The Peter Vagg Cup for to the winner of this section

D1
A White Wine
D2
A Red Wine
D3
A Rosé Wine
D4
Home-made Liqueur

Section E – Crafts

Judge: Kate Beecroft

There is an award for the winner of this section

E1
An item or soft toy using any textile technique including embroidery, cross-stitch, weaving, tapestry etc.
E2
A hand knitted or crocheted garment
E3
A sewn Garment or Article (Hand or Machine)
E4
A homemade Article in Wood, Metal or Pottery
E5
An Article made out of Recycled Materials

Section F – Arts

Judge: Sally Lewis

There is an award for the winner of this section

F1
A painting or sketch – Trees
F2
A painting or sketch - A special Place
F3
A Photograph – Reflections
F4
A Photograph – A Special Place
F5
A Photograph – Black and White
F6
A Photgraph - Sunshine
F7
A poem – Nature
F8
Complete the Limerick ‘There was an odd farmer’s wife…’

All photos must be taken by the entrant and be no bigger than 5” x 7”

Section G – Junior Classes

Judge: Hugh Ridley

  1. All exhibits in the junior Section will be in the hall
  2. A prize of £2.50 will be awarded to the winner of each age group, £1.50 for 2nd, and £1 for 3rd place.
  3. The age, on Show day, should be clearly visible on each entry.

4 Years and Under

G1
An animal made of Vegetables
G2
A Handprint Picture
G3
A Garden on a Plate

5 to 8 Years

G4
A Painted Rock
G5
A Crown made from Natural Materials
G6
A Garden on a Plate

9 to 12 Years

G7
A poster to promote saving hedgehogs
G8
4 Decorated Butterfly Cakes
G9
A Garden on a Plate