The Fife Show Saturday 19 May 2018 Kinloss · Cupar
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THE FIFE SHOW SATURDAY 19 MAY 2018 KINLOSS · CUPAR Entertainment for all the family 9am - 5pm Admission £10 · Parking FREE Children under 14 FREE For online facilities and more visit WWW.FIFESHOW.COM Further information available from the Secretary: Tel: 07910 072409 Email: [email protected] THE FIFE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION incorporating THE EAST OF FIFE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY and THE FIFE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY presents The Fife Show Saturday 19th May 2018 Premium List see www.fifeshow.com for entry details and online entry facilities CATALOGUE ENTRIES CLOSE 7TH APRIL 2018 ***New for 2018*** “Late” Entries will be taken from 8th April – 11th May for Cattle, Sheep & Horses These Entries will not be included in the Catalogue and will be payable at a higher fee. “Show Day” Entries will be taken for Light Horses only These entries will be payable at a higher rate than Late entries Entry fees will be shown as the fee payable up to 7th April, then a fee in brackets which is applicable from 8th April-11th May. Light horse sections will also show a 3rd entry fee, payable for entries on Show day. The illustrations on the front cover were drawn by children from local schools and chosen, with great difficulty, by the FAA Committee. The Committee Members are proud to encourage children of all ages and backgrounds from throughout Fife, and further afield, to become involved with the Show and to learn more about agriculture & its traditions. 3 FIFE SHOW RULES 2018 The Fife Agricultural Society, Scottish Charity No. SC011016 1. To enable the Committee to make the necessary arrangements, all entries for inclusion in the Catalogue (excluding Show Jumping classes) must be made on or before Saturday 7 April 2018. OFFICE BEARERS 2018 Late Entries (until 11th May) of sheep, cattle & horses and entries on Show day (Light Horse only) President will be taken by payment of increased entry fees plus Membership of the Association if not already Mr M. Black, Nisbetfield paid. Late and Show day entries will not be included in the Catalogue. Entries will not be Vice-President accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate entry fee and documents. 2. No refunds will be given for livestock entries after 7th April. Refunds will only be given when Mr A. Stevenson, Bonerbo notified to the Secretary in writing (or email) before 7th April and a £5 administration fee will be Junior Vice-President deducted from the amount paid. PLEASE NOTE – this does not apply to Showjumping entries, Mr J. Smith, Pitlessie Mill where BS Rules apply. Past President 3. All exhibitors of cattle, sheep and horses (except for showjumpers) must be members of the Mr A. Stewart, Kininmonth Association. 4. Animals can be entered in more than one class, if eligible, but no guarantee can be given that they Secretary & Treasurer can be judged in all the classes entered, due to the timings of the various sections. Ms E. Miller, Chance Inn 5. To enable the Committee to make necessary arrangements in erecting the showyard, exhibitors are requested to specify when any animal is entered in more than one class. DIRECTORS 6. All stock shown must have been TWO MONTHS AT LEAST in possession of the exhibitor. Any infringement of this rule will render the exhibitor liable to be expelled from the Association, and all W. Allan, Millfield; R. Brown, Radernie; Mrs A. Hamilton, Dairsie Mains; prize money gained will be forfeited. Miss G. Rollins, Leven; D. Scott, Cupar 7. The ages of all animals shall be computed from 1 January in their respective years, except in the cases especially mentioned in the Premium List. GENERAL COMMITTEE 8. Cattle entered must be from accredited or negative herds or have been individually tested as BVD negative if they come from a not negative herd. 9. BVD negative status forms to be supplied by cattle exhibitors at the time of entry. Anstruther & District 10. All calves born on or after 1 July 1999 must have a properly completed passport, which must be J. Jack, Balhousie; J. Johnston, Branxton; M. Logan, Sypsies; available on request during the period of the Show. This is the responsibility of the keeper of the Mrs M. Snow, Incharvie; S. Parsons, Balcaskie; animal. Cattle Passports must be presented by the exhibitor at the Secretary’s Tent before St Andrews & District 11 am on Show day. J. Ballantyne, Balkaithly; R. Dewey, Lathockar Mains; 11. Bulls of 1yr old or over must be ringed. 12. Breeding cows must be in calf, or have had a calf within the 12 months previous to the Show. Ms D. Haig, Radernie; C. Mylius, St Fort; D. Paterson, Balmullo 13. Animals of any age that have had a calf must be shown as cows. Cupar & District 14. A miracle milker will be available to assist in milking dairy exhibits. Mrs E. Lang, Rosewells; N. Forrest, Airdits; 15. Brood mares must be four years old and upwards. Foals must be at least three weeks old on B. Duncan, Balmalcolm; D. Hooley, Chance Inn; Ms C. Lacey, Chance Inn; Show day. Ms N. Motion, Craigrothie; S. Player, Cupar; Mrs K. Waterston, Cupar; 16. Substitutions will be permitted in horse & pony classes, at the Secretary’s discretion. 17. Exhibitors with MV/CAE Accredited sheep herds must give a green SAC valid Certificate of Mrs L. Wilson, Cassindilly; Ms N. Wilson, Westhall; Status to the Steward on entry to the showfield BEFORE unloading any animals. Central & West Fife 18. All stock eligible to compete in Open and Confined classes shall be entitled to win prizes in either. D. Aglen, Treaton; R. Black, Braeside of Lindores; R. Bleakley, Longannet 19. Where only one competitor is entered in a section the Show Committee reserves the right to C. Maitland, Grange of Lindores; D. McKerrow, Nochnarry; amalgamate sections. M. Quinn, Kirkcaldy 20. The Committee reserves the right of refusing any entries they may think fit, to exclude or cancel any entry made, or to prohibit the exhibition of any stock, and also to cancel any class, or to withhold any of the prizes if there are not sufficient competitors, or to make enquiries into a breach of the Rules and Regulations without any protest from any exhibitor. 4 5 21. It is solely the responsibility of the exhibitor to present his/her animal for judging at the appropriate MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION time. The stewards and/or show officials will not be held responsible should an exhibitor fail to present his/her animal for judging at the appropriate time. Open to all interested in its aims. The annual subscription for all Members is £10 22. Should an animal appear to be uncontrollable, at any time, the Convener will have authority to payable in advance from 1 January. Life Membership is available at £100. inform the exhibitor/handler to immediately return the animal to its pen/lorry. All exhibitors of cattle, sheep and horses (except for show jumpers) plus 23. Stock attendants are responsible for their own stock at all times and Public Liability Insurance competitors in the annual grain and root competitions must be Members of the must be carried by the owner. Association. 24. All livestock must be supervised at all times by a person over 16 years of age and experienced in the handling of such animals. 25. No person, with the exception of the competitors in a current class, Judges, Stewards, Members of Privileges of Membership: Committee, Stock Leaders and the Secretary is to enter any of the rings. 1. Free admission to the Summer Show. 26. No animal will be taken out of its stall or pen after the judging has commenced, except by Order of 2. Automatic dispatch of the Association’s Premium List. Committee, or with the permission of the Secretary. Stock will not be allowed to stand about the 3. Access to the Members’ Marquee at the Summer Show. This marquee, where Showyard in groups. Those infringing this rule will be liable to a fine of £10 or may be expelled from the Showyard. refreshments are available, will be situated next to the Secretary’s Office at the 27. The judge’s decision will be final. Main Ring. 28. Any objections must be made to the Secretary within 15 minutes of the completion of judging of 4. To attend and vote at General Meetings of the Association. the class concerned, accompanied by a deposit of £25, which will be returned if the objection is MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM ON BACK PAGE sustained. The referee and Acting Committee will meet to consider protests, and their decision will be final. ============================================================== 29. Prize Money Vouchers will be given to prize winners along with the Rosettes and must be LONG SERVICE MEDALS exchanged at the Secretary’s tent before 6p.m on Show Day. Except in classes where an unresolved objection has been lodged, or where classes are still being judged, any Prize Money The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Long Service Medals not claimed on Show day will be forfeited and no claims will thereafter be entertained. and Certificates for employees with 30 years service or more are presented at 30. All prize winners to be paraded when required under penalty of forfeiture of all prizes by the owners of any animal not paraded when required. This rule will be strictly enforced. the Show each year. 31. Stock handlers must be in attendance at the animals’ heads at 9.15 am and 2.00 pm, in readiness Application forms for Medals and Certificates can be obtained from the RHASS for Judging and the Parade of Stock. www.rhass.org.uk/awards-and-grants/rhass-long-service-awards and further 32.