REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 516919

Schedule of Homecraft & Handicraft Section

to be held at Chepstow Racecourse on Saturday, 10th August, 2019

All Entries to reach the Secretary: Mrs E Nash, St. Arvans House, St. Arvans NP16 6EY Tel: 01291 620104

No later than Wednesday, 7th August, 2019

Chepstow Agricultural Society - Section Secretaries

GENERAL SHOW Miss I Hart Tel: 01600 713102

HORSE & PONY [email protected]

LIVESTOCK SECTION Thea Woollatt Tel: 07836 611857

DOG SECTION Entries on the Day Tel: 07712 185472

HORTICULTURE Rebecca Utting -Bateson Tel: 01600 891175

VINTAGE Mr B. Stephens Tel: 01633 400888 Printed by Caldicot Printing 01291 423294 E: [email protected] RULES AND REGULATIONS CHEPSTOW AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

1. Competitors must fill in one of the attached Entry Forms and send same together with Entrance Fees to the Hon. Secretary, Homecraft & Handicraft Section: Homecraft & Handicraft Section Mrs E. Nash, St. Arvans House, St. Arvans, Chepstow NP16 6EY Not later than Wednesday, 7th August, 2019 Entry Form N.B. - In no case will entries be accepted unless entry fees are included 12 Adult entries will receive 1 FREE pass. Please send SAE 2. The tent will open for the reception of exhibits from 8.30am. All exhibits must be staged by 10.00am when judging will commence. COMPETITORS ARE PARTICULARLY REQUESTED NOT TO REMOVE THEIR Class No Fee Class No Fee Class No Fee Class No Fee EXHIBITS BEFORE 5.00pm (unless with the written consent of the Secretary). Tent to be cleared by 6.00pm after which time supervision by the Committee will cease. …………………………………………………………………………………….… 3. Will competitors please note that payment for entrance to the show is due when they stage their entries in the morning. A stamp will be available for re -entry. …………………………………………………………………………………….…

4. No exhibit will be accepted that has taken a prize AT ANY PREVIOUS SHOW, under the auspices of the Chepstow Agricultural Society. …………………………………………………………………………………….…

5. No exhibitor will be allowed to alter his or her entry after the same has been handed to the …………………………………………………………………………………….… Stewards.

6. The Judges shall be appointed by the Committee, and their decision is final. The Judges shall …………………………………………………………………………………….… have the power to withhold prizes where they are not merited or there are insufficient entries. …………………………………………………………………………………….… 7. For each exhibit, competitors are requested to bring with them a sealed PLAIN ENVELOPE containing his or her name and address, which is to be placed underneath the exhibit before judging takes place. Please state class number on envelope. Exhibits without such envelopes Under Data Protection legislation we need to have your permission before we can make must be disqualified. contact with you. The Society’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy are enclosed. 8. Prize money will not be paid before 3.00pm. Prize money not collected on Show Day by Please indicate whether we may contact you in the future in all four of the options below. 6.00pm is returned to the show funds. Email Phone Text Post 9. Every possible care will be taken of exhibits, but the committee will not be held responsible for loss or damage that may occur. Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 10. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor. Please inform the Section Secretary if you wish to withdraw any of these permissions 11. No half entry fees for members of the Society.

12. All matters not covered by these rules shall be decided by the Committee whose decision will All Exhibitors must fill in this form and give their names and addresses be final. Entrance Fee - 50p per exhibit Entries in Section 6 - 10p per exhibit 13. Points for The Silver Challenge Cup, The Boughcliffe Cup, The Howick Cup, The Mary Vaughan -Hughes Cup, The Edith Clay Cup, The Silver Salver, Exhibitor’s Name ………………………………………………………………………… The Kathleen Price Salver, The D.C. Keene Cup, The Barry Watkins Cup, Itton Shield, (block letters please) Shirenewton V.P.A. Salver, St. Deiniol Cup, Mrs K. Edwards Trophy, Address …………………………………………………………………………………… Ruth Sweeting Cup, Sugar Craft Trophy will be awarded as follows: 1st Prize : 4 points 2nd Prize : 2 points 3rd Prize : 1 point ………………………………………………………….. Post Code ……………………. 14. The cups shall be held for one year, and shall be returned to the Secretary 14 days before the next show. Tel: ……………………………………………………. Date ………………………….

15. No Dogs (except guide dogs) allowed in the Homecraft Tent. This entry form must be in NOT LATER THAN Wednesday 7th August 2019 to the Hon. Secretary: Mrs E Nash Tel: 620104

Amount Enclosed : £ : p Age (for Section 6 only) ………….. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES

THE KATHLEEN PRICE SALVER Highest Number of points in Sections 1 to 4

SILVER SALVER (Presented by Mrs Desmond Lysaght) Highest Number of points in Sections 1 to 2

PRIZE MONEY First : £2.00 Second : £1.50 Third : £1.00 Maximum 2 entries per person per class

SECTION 1 SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (Presented by the late Gordon Joliffe) Mrs K EDWARDS TROPHY for Class 1 TROPHY for Class 18 (Presented by Mrs Pat Clifford)

1. DUNDEE CAKE (as recipe) Sponsor: Mrs Julie Williams 2. VICTORIA SANDWICH (using 3 eggs, raspberry jam filling and plain top , approximately 18cm tin ) Sponsor : Mrs Jean Papps 3. 6 PORTIONS FROM A TRAY BAKE Sponsor : Mrs Jean Jones 4. COFFEE & WALNUT CAKE (in 20cm tin) Sponsor : Mrs Avis Hughes 5. 5 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Sponsor : Mrs Sharanne Basham -Pyke 6. CRUNCHY TOP LEMON CAKE (as recipe) Sponsor : Mrs Jean Jones 7. 5 SAVOURY SCONES Sponsor : Mrs Winnie Jones 8. ROULADE Sponsor : Elizabeth Nash 9. CAKE INCORPORATING VEGETABLES Sponsor : Mrs Margaret Reece (please specify) 10. 5 WELSH CAKES (plain edges, no sugar) Sponsor : Mrs Elizabeth Nash 11. GINGERBREAD (as recipe) Sponsor : Mrs Winnie Jones 12. BATTENBURG CAKE Sponsor : Mrs Margaret Reece 13. HOMEMADE GRANARY LOAF (made in the traditional way) Sponsor : Mrs Joan Brown 14. FOCACCIA BREAD Sponsor : Mrs Avis Hughes 15. BARA BRITH (as recipe) Sponsor : Mrs Sharanne Basham -Pyke 16. 5 FLORENTINES Sponsor : Mrs Joan Brown 17. PATE presented as a starter Sponsor : Mr W R Arthur 18. SUGAR CRAFT - decoration suitable to fit 20cm cake top Sponsor : Mr W R Arthur

3 RECIPES FOR SECTION 1

DUNDEE CAKE The Huntsman Hotel 150g butter 150g Caster Sugar 3 Large Eggs 225g Plain Flour, sifted 1tsp Baking Powder 175g Currants are pleased to support 175g Sultanas 2tbsp Ground Almonds 50g Glace Cherries, rinsed, dried and cut into halves 50g Mixed Whole Candied Peel, finely chopped Chepstow Agricultural Show Grated Rinds of 1 Small Orange and 1 Small Lemon 50g Whole Blanched Almonds

Method Preheat oven to 170c / gas mark 3. 18 -20cm round tin, greased and lined with greaseproof paper. Cream butter and sugar together. Whisk eggs and beat into creamed butter and sugar mixture. Fold in the flour and baking powder. Next carefully fold in the currants, sultanas, cherries, mixed peel, ground almonds and orange and lemon rinds. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, smoothing it out evenly with the back of the spoon. Next arrange the whole almonds in circles on top of the mixture. Place the cake in the centre of the oven and bake for 2 - 2½ hours or until centre is firm and springy to the touch. Let it cool before taking it out of the tin.

CRUNCHY TOP LEMON CAKE

100g Soft Margarine 175g Caster Sugar 175g Self Raising Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 2 size 2 Eggs 4 tablespoons Milk Finely Grated Rind of 1 Lemon

For A Crunchy Topping Juice of 1 Lemon 100g Granulated Sugar

Method Preheat the oven to 180C 350F/Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease and base line a 7” deep round cake tin with grease- proof paper. Measure all the ingredients for the cake into a large bowl and beat well for about 2 minutes until smooth and well blended. Turn the mixture into the tin and level the surface. Bake in the pre -heated oven for about 35 -40 minutes or until the cake has shrunk slightly from the sides of the tin and springs back when lightly pressed with a finger. Make the crunchy topping. Measure the lemon juice and sugar into a bowl and stir until blended. When the cake comes out of the oven, spread the lemon paste over the top whilst the cake is still hot. Leave in the tin until cold, then turn out and remove paper.

SOFT GINGERBREAD Accommodation En -Suite

100g Butter 100g Golden Syrup 125g Dark Treacle Function Room . Restaurant 100g Granulated Sugar 275g Plain Flour ½ tsp Salt 1 level tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 2 tsps. Ground Ginger 1tsp Cinnamon 1 beaten Egg 225ml Sour Milk Bar Meals . Outside Bars

Method Grease a 23cm/9 inch square tin with greased, greaseproof paper. Outside Catering . Wedding Receptions Melt butter, syrup, treacle and sugar gently in a pan. Allow to cool. Sieve together flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda. Hog Roasts . Wi/Fi Pour contents of pan into the flour and beat in egg and milk. Pour into prepared tin. Bake in a moderate over, Gas 3, 325F, 160C for about 1 hour. The Huntsman Hotel, Shirenewton, Turn out of tin onto wire rack to cool. Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 6BU

BARA BRITH (Makes 1 x 2lb loaf) Telephone: 01291 641521 170g Currants 170g Sultanas 225g Light Muscovado (or Demerara Sugar) 275ml Strong Hot Tea 1 Beaten Egg 275g Self Raising Flour E-Mail: [email protected]

Method Put fruit and sugar into a bowl and pour over hot tea. Leave overnight. Heat oven to 150C/Gas Mark 2. Proprietors : A C Moles & P N Moles & L K Moles Grease and line 2lb loaf tin. Stir flour and egg into fruit and egg into fruit mixture and mix thoroughly. Put into prepared tin. Bake 1½ -1¾ hours until well risen and firm to the touch. A fine skewer should come out clean. Leave in tin for 10 minutes then turn out. Unit 1 The School Trading Estate Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5PH

Tel: 01291 630643 Fax: 01291 630648

Opening Hours Store Showroom Monday 7.30am - 5.00pm 9.00am - 5.00pm Tuesday 7.30am - 5.00 pm 9.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday 7.30am - 5.00 pm 9.00am - 5.00 pm Thursday 7.30am - 5.00 pm 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday 7.30am - 5.00 pm 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 12 noon 9.00am - 12 noon

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SECTION 2

THE MARY VAUGHAN -HUGHES CUP for Classes 19 -28

THE HOWICK CUP for Classes 29 -32

PRIZE MONEY First : £2.00 Second : £1.50 Third : £1.00 Maximum 2 entries per person per class

19. EGGS - SIX HEN Sponsor : Mrs Anne James

20. EGGS - SIX ANY OTHER BIRD Sponsor : Mrs Anne James

21. BLACKCURRANT JAM Sponsor : Mrs Sally Morgan

22. STRAWBERRY JAM Sponsor : Parkfield Store

23. RASPBERRY JAM Sponsor : Mrs Anne Jones

24. MIXED FRUIT JAM Sponsor : Mrs Meryl Price

25. A JAR OF LEMON CURD Sponsor : Mrs Anne Jones

26. MARMALADE - ANY FLAVOUR Sponsor : Mrs Bryn Price

27. A JAR OF JELLY - ANY FLAVOUR Sponsor : Mrs Sylvia Lewis

28. CHUTNEY - ANY VARIETY Sponsor : Mrs Sylvia Lewis

29. HOMEMADE WINE Sponsor : Mr Kevin Bounds

30. HOMEMADE CORDIAL Sponsor : Mr Kevin Bounds

31. FLAVOURED GIN Sponsor : Mr Kevin Bounds

32. HOMEMADE GINGER BEER Sponsor : Mrs Sharanne Basham -Pyke

Competitors in Classes 19 and 20 to bring TWO white saucers

Classes 21 - 28 - Plain Jars to be used, labels to be plain and dated

Classes 29 - 32 Prepared concentrates must not be used

6 15 C.R. ELLIS Painter & Decorator Interior - Exterior Domestic - Commercial

Tel: 01291 650676 Mob: 07739 102981

March 2019 Now Printing Clothing 2 Chepstow Road . Caldicot . NP26 4HY [email protected] www.thesewingshopchepstow.com

Services Heating system installation and repair Oil and gas boilers - supply and installation Bathroom and cloakroom installation Oil and gas appliance servicing - gas safety checks Landlord certificates - unvented hot water cylinder systems

01291 641581 . 07780 703530 [email protected] THE CHEPSTOW AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HOME & HANDICRAFT CUP

9 YEARS AND UNDER 13 YEARS on Show Day

64. A PHOTOGRAPH - A FLOWER Sponsor : Mra Diane Marlow

65. 3 DECORATED PEBBLES Sponsor : Mrs Margaret Cracknell

66. A VEGETABLE SCULPTURE “AN ELEPHANT” Sponsor : Janet Horton

67. AN ITEM OF CRAFTWORK Sponsor : Shirenewton Opera & Made since last years show Drama Society 68. 5 DECORATED CUPCAKES Sponsor : Shirenewton Opera & decoration only to be judged Drama Society 69. DESIGN & MAKE A HAT Sponsor : Shirenewton Opera & Drama Society 70. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER Sponsor : Shirenewton Opera & Drama Society

SCHOOLS SECTION - Open to Junior and Infant Schools & Mother and Toddler Groups ITTON SHIELD For the highest number of points gained by a School in the Infant Section RUTH SWEETING CUP For the highest number of points gained by a School in the School Section MATHERN W.I. CUP For the Best Handwriting ST. DEINIOL CUP For the highest number of points in the Mother & Toddler Group Section All Entries for Classes 71 - 79 to be sent to: Mrs E Nash, St. Arvans House, St. Arvans, Chepstow NP16 6EY by Friday 19th July, 2019

INFANT SECTION

71. WALL MOUNTED COLLAGE ‘ON THE FARM’ Sponsor : Mrs Barbara Park SECTION 3 Completed by an infant class. Collage not to exceed 100cms x 100cms 72. WRITE A POEM - ‘WHEN I GROW UP’ Sponsor : Caldicot Printing 73. A BIRTHDAY CAKE - Picture in any medium Sponsor : Mrs Meryl Price THE EDITH CLAY CUP for the Highest Number of Points in Section 3

JUNIOR SECTION THE CASTLE CRAFT CUP for the Best Item in Section 3

74. DESIGN A POSTER FOR A NEW RESTAURANT Sponsor : Mr John Rogers Entries to be New and Unused Any medium not to exceed A3 Wool Band to be attached to Knitted Garments 75. HANDWRITING ( printed below) Sponsor : Mr John Rogers 76. WRITE A POEM ENTITLED - ‘PIZZAS’ Sponsor : Mrs Anne Cooke PRIZE MONEY 77. USING A COMPUTER DESIGN A POSTER Sponsor : Mrs Anne Cooke First : £2.00 Second : £1.50 Third : £1.00 “COME TO WALES” Not to Exceed A4 Maximum 2 entries per person per class

NURSERY/MOTHER & TODDLERS/PLAYGROUP SECTION 33. HAND KNITTED ITEM Sponsor : Mrs Sue Manners 78. A COLLAGE ‘A SNOWY DAY’ Completed by a Nursery / Toddler / Playgroup Sponsor : Mrs Katherine Cooke 34. HANDMADE ITEM - Suitable for Sale at Bazaar/Sale Sponsor : Mrs Sue Manners

79. AN INDIVIDUAL PAINTING ‘A BIRD’ Sponsor : Caldicot Printing 35. A STUFFED TOY Sponsor : Mrs Enfys Isaac

36. A QUILTED ARTICLE Sponsor : Mrs Enfys Isaac

37. A CROCHETED ARTICLE Sponsor : Mrs Jean Carter HANDWRITING 38. BINBAG FASHION (using any kind of bin bags) Sponsor : Mrs Tracey Hughes There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, “It is just as I feared! 39. AN ITEM OF EMBROIDERY Sponsor : Mrs Denise Humble Any Technique (not machine worked) Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, 40. 1 METRE OF HOMEMADE BUNTING Sponsor : Mrs Denise Humble Have all built their nests in my beard!” Excluding ties

Edward Lear 41. AN ITEM USING POMPOMS Sponsor : Mrs Sue Topley

12 9 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 FLOWER ARRANGING THE CHEPSTOW AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HOME & HANDICRAFT CUP THE SHIRENEWTON V.P.A. SALVER for Class 42 THE BOUGHCLIFFE CUP for the Highest Number of Points in Section 4 THE D.C. KEENE CUP for an Arrangement of Roses in Class 48 PRIZE MONEY THE ALWYN PAGE TROPHY and GILL HORTON PRIZE for Best In Show (Classes 42 -48) £30.00 First : £2.00 Second : £1.50 Third : £1.00 Classes all staged on tabling with white covering, except Class 42. Maximum 2 entries per person per class 50. HANDMADE GREETING CARD Sponsor : Mrs D Marlow 42. HINTS OF AUTUMN Sponsor : Mrs Janet Horton/Mrs Avis Hughes A floor based, raised exhibit on a pedestal/stand/pillar (not supplied) 51. PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH - in colour Sponsor : Wye Valley Studios In any styling, judged from front. Space allowed 3’ x 3’, (90cm x 90cm) height maximum 6’ 6” (198cms). First : £10.00 Second : £6.00 Third : £4.00 52. LOCAL HERITAGE - in black & white using digital camera Sponsor : Mrs Julie Williams

43. ALONG THE GARDEN PATH Sponsor : Mrs Anne Arthur 53. A PHOTOGRAPH IN COLOUR Sponsor : Mrs Lynne Stephens An exhibit in parallel styling, featuring garden plant materials. “STORM” Front facing. Space allowed 24” (75cms) wide, height optional. First : £5.00 Second : £3.00 Third : £2.00 54. AN ORIGINAL PAINTING Sponsor : Mrs Julie Williams ‘ROLLING HILLS’- In Any Medium 44. REFLECTIONS Sponsor : Combens —Crown Hill Nursery An exhibit in modern/contemporary styling, all -round but viewed and judged from the front. 55. AN ORIGINAL PORTRAIT - In Any Medium Sponsor : Mrs Cynthia Jones Space allowed 20” (51cms) wide, height optional. First : £5.00 Second : £3.00 Third : £2.00 56. AN ORIGINAL PEN OR PENCIL DRAWING Sponsor : Mrs Lynne Stephens

45. SWEET PETITE Sponsor : Mrs Alwyn Page Items in classes 54, 55 and 56 must be ready to hang An exhibit, viewed and judged all round. Not to exceed 10” x 10” x 10” (25 x 25 x 25cms) First : £5.00 Second : £3.00 Third : £2.00

Classes 46, 47 and 48 are all designed to be eco -friendly, ie no use of floral foam. OPEN COMPETITION - HOMECRAFT SHIELD

46. A Class for Beginners - SIMPLY LOVELY Sponsor : Combens -Crown Hill Nursery 57. A DAY AT THE RACES Sponsor : Mr Chris Manners An all round arrangement of flowers and foliage, in a vase. *may use alternative mechanics, eg pin holders, This competition is open to all groups, clubs or any group of individuals for the Homecraft Shield. wire mesh, gravel or natural plant material for support, depending on type of vase, but no floral foam. Space A space of 3’ x 2’ 6” is allowed. The display must include Four Food items (2 sweet and 2 savoury). allowed 15” (38cms) diameter, height optional. Accessories allowed. Presentation to be judged. First : £5.00 Second : £3.00 Third : £2.00 First : £25.00 Second : £15.00 Third : £10.00

47. WEIRD AND WONDERFUL Sponsor : Miss Jean Hunter This class may be entered by individuals, friends or a family group. SECTION 6 A fantasy landscape -style exhibit in a shallow waterproof container (may be hand -made or recycled) filled All competitors in this section to be under 13 years on the day of the show. with damp sand (horticultural variety) using any kind of plant materials (fresh, cut, dried, manipulated) plus Will competitors please state age on entry forms and front of exhibit ’natural’ accessories eg stones, gravels etc but plant material must predominate. *Alternative mechanics eg pin holders, orchid tubes etc may be concealed in the design, but no floral foam. Also Name (and school if entering School’s section) to be firmly attached to the back of the exhibit Viewed and judged from front. Space allowed 20” (51cms) wide, height optional. If children in the group, Points to be awarded as follows : First : 4 points Second : 2 points Third : 1 point put their ages on front of envelope. Prize Money: First : £2.00 Second : £1.50 Third : £1.00 Highly Commended : 20p First : £5.00 Second : £3.00 Third : £2.00 JUNIOR CUP - Under 9 years on Show Day 48. A Men Only Class - now in our third year, so a challenge (there is a cup for the winner!) Competitors in classes 58 - 63 will be judged according to age WE CAN DO ROSES! Sponsor : Willow Farm Consultants A) 5 years and under B) 6, 7 & 8 year olds An exhibit using just one bunch of roses (maximum spend £6, attach price ticket to envelope) plus any foliage as needed in a re -cycled container. No floral foam to be used, alternative 58. MAKE A FLAG (Any Material) Sponsor : Mrs Dorothy Brabon/ mechanics are fine depending on container. Space allowed 15” (38cms) diameter, height optional. Mrs Bryn Price First : £2.00 Second : £1.50 Third : £1.00 59. A FAMILY OF THREE DECORATED BISCUITS Sponsor : Mrs Barbara Park/ 49. HAVE A GO AT THE SHOW - In Aid of Ty Hafan, National Children’s Hopsice for Wales (Decoration only to be judged) Mr Bill Clark ‘KALEIDOSCOPE’ An exhibit, in any style, space allowed 12” x 12” (30cm x 30cm), height optional. No need for entry forms, 60. A VEGETABLE SCULPTURE (free choice) Sponsor : Mrs Julie Blandford/ just bring along your creation, with your name only in a small envelope, and the stewards will help you stage Janet Horton it (between 8 -10am please). No prizes, the public will vote for their favourite(s) with all money for Ty Hafan. Rosettes will be awarded to top three by popularity. Over the previous three shows this class has 61. A MINIATURE GARDEN - maximum space 18” x 18” Sponsor : Janet Horton/ raised more than £1,200 for charities working locally, let us see what we can do this year! Kevin Bound

Helpful Hints: 62. A PICTURE OF A BEE Sponsor : Mrs J Blandford/ rd - Judging under NAFAS Competitions Manual, 3 edition available from [email protected] Using felt tips or pencil crayons Mrs L Nash - Exhibits may include accessories (non -plant materials), Arrangements may not, but all may include bases, drapes, containers, title cards as appropriate. Plant materials should always predominate. 63. MAKE A LAMB (Any Material) Sponsor : Mrs Margaret Cracknell - Plant material includes any part of any plant e.g. flowers, foliage, wood, moss, etc and may be grown, purchased, found or made from plant material e.g. paper, card. Artificial flowers/foliage (plastic, silk, wool etc) not permitted. /Mrs D Brabon - Always read the Schedule carefully including `space allowed`. - Research into Class Titles is often helpful and inspiring! e.g. What are alternative mechanics? 10 11