THE SECTION SECRETARIES FOR 141st DRIFFIELD SHOW
Livestock Section
Horticultural Section
Mr Richard Jackson
Dovecote
North Dale Farm
Bridlington
YO16 4UB
Mrs G Butler
Moor Edge House
Brandesburton
Driffield
YO25 8LT
01964 542959
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Horticultural Trade Section
Handicraft
Canine Section
Fur Section
Feather Section
01262 602671
Mr E T Robinson,
Sledmere Grange,
Sledmere
Driffield,
YO25 3AJ
01377 253255
Mrs A Bradshaw
Mill View
Beverley Road
Driffield
YO25 6RX
01377 253015
Mr K Derry
30 Minsthorpe Lane
South Elmsall
West Yorkshire
WF9 2PD
01977 644347
Mrs Carol Moore
9 Westgate Meadows
Nafferton
Driffield
YO25 4LZ
01377 257351
Mr P Littlewood
18 Damson Avenue
Malton
N Yorkshire
YO17 7FR
01653 489578
All other enquiries to the Showground Office on 01377 257494 or email
[email protected]
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HORTICULTURAL SECTION
JUDGES
Trade Exhibits
Mr D Matthewman, Pontefract
Mr B Hutchinson, Bulmer
Cut Flowers
Mr Dick Robinson, Rudston
Sweet Peas
Mr B Jepson, Chesterfield
Fruit and Vegetables
Mr P Medley, Anlaby
Mr P Neve, Swanland
Floral Art
Mrs C Nash, Neswick
Corn
Mr S Minns, Driffield
Mr M Ineson, Flamborough
Young Growers’ Challenge
Yorkshire Peas Representative
Mrs N Morrell
Show Manager: E. Robinson
Entries for all Horticultural Classes (1 – 88) to:
Mrs G. Butler
Moor Edge House
Brandesburton
Driffield
East Yorkshire
YO25 8LT
Telephone (01964) 542959
Entries, please, to be in by 10th July 2017.
Late entries will be accepted subject to space available.
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HORTICULTURAL SECTION
EXHIBITS CAN BE STAGED FROM 2 PM ON TUESDAY BUT MUST BE STAGED
BY 9.00am ON WEDNESDAY
EXHIBITORS CAN ENTER UP TO 2 EXHIBITS PER CLASS
JUDGING COMMENCES AT 9.15 am
PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES AND PRIZE MONEY FROM 4.45pm
EXHIBITS MUST BE REMOVED AFTER 5 pm AND BEFORE 6 pm
Entries to the value of £4.00 or over entitle Exhibitors to a free Exhibitor’s
Pass
HORTICULTURAL TRADE EXHIBITS
FOR TRADE STAND SPACE IN THIS CLASS APPLY TO THE SECRETARY
FOR DETAILS OF ENTRY
AWARDS
Large Gold, £85
Gold, £70
Silver Gilt, £45
Silver, £30
Bronze, £20.
Medal Award Cards will be given, plus
THE BEACHELL SILVER CHALLENGE TROPHY
For the Best Trade Exhibit
THE CINDICO SALVER
For the Best Specialist Trade Exhibit
A CHALLENGE TROPHY
For the Best Stand which includes Fuschias
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FLORAL ART SECTION
Flowers not necessarily to have been grown by the exhibitor.
All exhibits to be arranged and staged unaided, in the marquee, by the exhibitor. Exhibits can be
staged after 2pm on the Tuesday prior to the show (but arranging must have commenced by 8pm).
Alternatively exhibits can be staged between 7am & 9 am on show day.
All exhibits in this section to be judged under NAFAS Competitions Manual, 2016.
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Prize Money and Entry Fees
Class 1:
1st - £25, 2nd - £15, 3rd - £10
Classes 2 – 8: 1st - £12, 2nd - £8,
3rd - £6
Entry Fee: 50p
Entry Fee: 50p
1. SUMMER’S GLORY. Open class, Pedestal Exhibit featuring fresh plant
material. 32” high black pedestal will be provided without container.
Pedestal top measures 12” x 12”.
Class sponsored by Jane Warburton
2. THE BEAUTY OF LEAVES. Open class. An exhibit.
Class sponsored by Anna Richardson
3. BOLD AND SIMPLE. Open class. An exhibit.
Class sponsored by H N Sinkler & Son
4. HULL, UK CITY OF CULTURE. Open class.
An exhibit
Class sponsored by H N Sinkler & Son
5. OUT OF AFRICA. Open Class. An exhibit,
Class sponsored by Mr K. Bentley
6. A SPLASH OF COLOUR. Amateurs only – i.e. never won a major prize.
An exhibit.
Class sponsored by Scarborough College
7. FRESH FLOWERS & FOLIAGE IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER. Amateurs
only – for newcomers to the Driffield Show who have never won a major
prize. An exhibit.
Class sponsored by H N Butterworth & Son
8. TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC. Junior Class for competitors aged 16 and
under. An Exhibit. Plant material must predominate.
Class sponsored by Cherry’s Country Hardware Ltd
EXHIBIT – An exhibit is composed of natural plant material in all its forms with or without
accessories contained within a space as specified within a show schedule. Backgrounds, bases,
drapes, containers, exhibit titles and mechanics may always be included in an exhibit UNLESS
OTHERWISE STATED. More than one placement may also be included unless otherwise stated. In
all exhibits natural plant material must predominate. Space allowed in classes 2 to 8: Width 70cm
x Depth 60cm x Height 1m displayed on tables covered in white with a backdrop of cream marquee
lining
SPECIALS
THE BAINTON CHALLENGE CUP to be held for one year will be awarded to the person gaining the
most points in the Floral Art Section
THE ALEC RICHARDSON MEMORIAL TROPHY to be held for one year will be awarded to the Best
Floral Art Exhibit.
THE JEAN MEGGINSON MEMORIAL TROPHY presented to the best amateur floral art exhibit
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette for the person gaining the second most points in the
Floral Art Section.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette for the Best Pedestal Arrangement.
MKM (Driffield) have kindly donated £2 to the winners of the Driffield Agricultural Society Rosettes
Entries to the value of £4 and over entitle Exhibitors to a free Exhibitor’s Pass.
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FLOWER SECTION
(Affiliated to the National Sweet Pea Association & the Royal National Rose Society)
Prize Money and Entry Fees (Entry fee 50p)
All Classes
Except for:Class 14:
Class 15:
Class 23:
Class 31:
1st - £5
2nd - £3
3rd - £2
1st
1st
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
3rd
3rd
3rd
3rd
- £10
- £7
- £10
-£10
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£5
£3
£5
£5
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£3
£2
£2.50
£3
Sweet Pea classes kindly sponsored by MKM (Driffield)
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14.
15.
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18.
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20.
21.
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25.
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27.
SWEET PEAS, Vase of 9 spikes, 1 distinct variety, blue, lavender or
mauve.
SWEET PEAS, Vase of 9 spikes, 1 distinct variety, pink, scarlet or
crimson.
SWEET PEAS, Vase of 9 spikes, 1 distinct variety, white, cream or
picotee.
SWEET PEAS, Vase of 9 spikes, 1 distinct variety, any other colour,
not classified.
SWEET PEAS, 6 distinct varieties, 9 spikes in each.
SWEET PEAS, 3 distinct varieties, 9 spikes in each.
SWEET PEAS, 3 distinct varieties, 6 spikes in each.
SWEET PEAS, Vase of 15 spikes, any variety or varieties.
SWEET PEAS, Vase of mixed sweet peas. Class for growers with less
than 100 plants or varieties – Small Growers.
SWEET PEAS. A single bloom
ROSE, one specimen Large Flowered (HT) Bloom, any variety
Class 20 kindly sponsored by Messrs Sokells.
ROSES, 3 Large Flowered (HT) Blooms (3 distinct varieties.)
ROSES, 3 Large Flowered (HT) Blooms (1 variety)
ROSE, 6 Large Flowered (HT) Blooms (2 or more varieties)
Class 23 kindly sponsored by the Doubleday family.
ROSE, 1 specimen white Large Flowered (HT) Bloom.
ROSES, 1 stem of Cluster Flowered Roses (any kind, type or
variety)
ROSES, 3 stems of Cluster Flowered Roses, one or more varieties
ROSES, Bowl (7” green bowl provided) of no more than 9 stems of
roses of any kind, type or variety, excluding miniatures.
For the purpose of this schedule Large Flowered Roses are synonymous to Hybrid
Tea (HT) Roses and Cluster Flowered Roses are synonymous to Floribunda Roses.
Vases will be provided for entries in the rose classes.
Entries to the value of £4 and over entitle the Exhibitor to a free Exhibitor’s Pass
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DAHLIAS, 3 blooms, cacti.
DAHLIAS, 3 blooms, decorative.
DAHLIAS, 3 blooms, pom pom.
DAHLIAS, 1 giant dahlia, any variety.
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, vase of mixed perennials or
biennials (excluding delphiniums)
LILIES, 3 stems
CARNATIONS, 3 stems
PINKS, 6 stems
ANNUALS. A vase of mixed annuals excluding sweet peas
FOLIAGE PLANT IN A POT
BEGONIAS. One specimen of double tuberous begonia in pot.
POT PLANT IN FLOWER (Fuchsias and pelargoniums excluded)
Class 39 kindly sponsored by Ruth Niven
POTTED FUCHSIA
POTTED PELARGONIUM
CACTI. One pot of cacti or succulent, single variety.
PANSIES, 6 stems staged on board
Classes 32, 36 & 43 sponsored by Gill Mellor
DELPHINIUMS, 3 stems.
SPECIALS
THE H. J. TAYLOR HORTICULTURAL CHALLENGE CUP, to be held for one year, will be
awarded to the winner of Class 14.
THE STERADENT AWARD, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the winner of Class 17.
THE JO PEASE MEMORIAL CUP, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the best exhibit in
Class 21.
THE T. A. DOUBLEDAY ROSE BOWL, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the winner of
Class 23.
THE TYE BEGONIA CUP, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the winner of Class 38.
THE T. & A. BLADES MEMORIAL CUP, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the Best
Rose Exhibit.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette will be awarded to the Best Sweet Pea Exhibit.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette will be awarded to the Best Rose Exhibit.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette will be awarded to the Best Begonia Exhibit.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette will be awarded to the Best Potted Plant (Begonias
excepted).
M.K.M. (Driffield) have kindly donated £2 to the winners of the Driffield Agricultural Society
Rosettes.
The National Sweet Pea Society and The Royal National Rose Society Specials will be
awarded at the judge’s discretion
Entries to the value of £4 and over entitle Exhibitors to a free Exhibitor’s Pass
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FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
All Classes
Except for:Class 69
Class 70 & 79
Entry Fee: 50p
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46.
47.
48.
49.
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51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
(Affiliated to the National Vegetable Society)
Prize money and entry fees
1st - £5
2nd - £3
3rd - £2
1st - £6
1st - £10
2nd - £4
2nd - £7
3rd - £2
3rd - £3
TEN GOOSEBERRIES.
RASPBERRIES, plate of 10 berries.
ANY OTHER SOFT FRUIT, 10 individual fruits or 5 sprigs of 1
single kind, named.
5 TOMATOES.
9 CHERRY TOMATOES
3 ONIONS AS GROWN (washed but not dressed)
3 ONIONS (dressed)
9 SHALLOTS, pickling. Each to pass through a 30mm ring.
Classes 45 – 52 kindly sponsored by Cammish & Company
9 SHALLOTS, any colour
5 POTATOES, any variety, white, named.
5 POTATOES, any variety, coloured, named.
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70.
POTATOES, 3 different varieties (9 potatoes – 3 of each) named.
1 CABBAGE. Red excluded.
Classes 53 – 57 sponsored by J R Williams & Son
1 HEAD OF CABBAGE LETTUCE.
6 PODS OF PEAS.
6 PODS OF BROAD BEANS.
1 CAULIFLOWER.
1 CUCUMBER.
Classes 58 – 64 sponsored by RPMS Ltd
BEETROOT, round, 3 roots, tops trimmed to 3”.
CARROTS, 3 roots, tops trimmed to 3”.
3 COURGETTES, not longer than 6”.
Classes 65 - 67 kindly sponsored by F. Waites & Sons.
6 DWARF FRENCH BEANS
6 RUNNER BEANS
ANY OTHER UNCLASSIFIED SINGLE VEGETABLE.
A DISPLAY OF FOUR DISTINCT KINDS OF VEGETABLES, 2 of
each kind
EASTFIELD FLORISTS’ TRAY An arrangement of one vase of
flowers and four collections of vegetables from the list below.
Class 70 has been kindly sponsored by Eastfield Garden Centre,
Bridlington.
Vase of Flowers.
Any one vase of the following:Sweet Pea 6 (any variety or varieties)
Gladioli
2 (any variety or varieties)
Dahlia
3 (any variety or varieties)
Rose
3 (any variety or varieties)
Annuals
6 (any variety or varieties)
Vegetables. Any four of the following:Runner Beans
4
Cabbages
1
Cauliflower
1
Carrots
3 (tops trimmed)
Onions
3 (as grown)
Peas
4
Potatoes
4 (one variety)
Tomatoes
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NOVICE CLASSES (71 – 79)
Entrants in the following classes may remain a novice for a maximum of 3
years providing they do not win more than three 1st prizes in Vegetable
Classes at any one Driffield Show.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
3 POTATOES WHITE
5 PODS OF PEAS
5 PODS OF BROAD BEANS
1 CABBAGE
3 ONIONS as grown
3 BEETROOT
1 HEAD OF LETTUCE
1 CAULIFLOWER
Classes 71 to 78 sponsored by Westland
GARDENER’S BASKET A basket/box of vegetables including at least 3
different types of vegetables and at least one specimen of each variety.
Class 79 kindly sponsored by Angela Dawson
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80.
YOUNG GROWERS’ CHALLENGE. Open to Primary schools and
Secondary Schools. To display one container of produce grown at
school by the pupils and display an A1 poster, produced at school by
the children, depicting the growing experience
Sponsored by Yorkshire Peas.
Seeds provided by Thompson and Morgan.
SPECIALS
THE URBAN DISTRICT CHALLENGE TROPHY to be held for one year will be presented to the
Exhibitor gaining the most points in Classes 45 – 68.
THE L. CALEY ROSE BOWL, to be held for one year, will be awarded for the Best Exhibit in classes
45 – 68.
The L. Caley Esq. Tankard, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the winner of Class 56.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Tankard, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the
winner of Class 69. This tankard will be won outright by the Exhibitor winning it three years in
succession.
THE STERADENT TROWEL, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the winner of Class 64.
The Young Growers’ Challenge Trophy presented by Angela Dawson to the winning Primary
School in Class 80. To be held for one year.
The Young Growers’ Challenge Cup presented by Yorkshire Peas to the winning Secondary
School in Class 80. To be held for one year.
National Vegetable Society Specials will be awarded at the judges’ discretion.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette for the Best Vegetable Exhibit Classes 48 – 68.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette for the Best Fruit Exhibit.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette for the Best Florist’s tray.
MKM (Driffield) have kindly donated £2 to each winner of the Driffield Agricultural Society
Rosettes.
Entries to the value of £4 and over entitle Exhibitor to a free Exhibitor’s Pass
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CORN CLASSES
Classes 81 – 88:
Entry Fee: 50p
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
Prize Money and Entry Fees
1st £5
2nd £3
3rd £2
FIELD BEANS, 3 Stems of Winter or Spring Beans.
WHEAT, Six Ears of Spring Wheat.
WHEAT, Six Ears of Winter Wheat.
WHEAT, Six Ears of Bearded Wheat
BARLEY, Six Ears of Spring Barley (2 Row).
BARLEY, Six Ears of Winter Barley (2 Row).
BARLEY, Six Ears of Winter Barley (6 Row).
OATS, Six Ears of Oats.
N.B. ALL CORN TO BE WITH A STEM 15cm LONG
SPECIALS
Prize Money for the Corn Classes has been kindly donated by JAMES
MORTIMER LTD.
THE MORTIMER CUP, to be held for one year, will be awarded to the Exhibitor
gaining the most points in Classes 81 – 88.
THE FLAMBOROUGH MALTINGS AWARD will be presented to the winner in
Class 85 for the Best Spring Barley Variety.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette will be awarded for the Best Field
Beans.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette will be awarded for the Best Wheat.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette will be awarded for the Best Barley.
The Driffield Agricultural Society Rosette will be awarded for the Best Oats.
MKM (Driffield) have kindly donated £2 to each winner of the Driffield Agricultural
Society Rosettes.
Entries to the value of £4 and over entitle Exhibitors to a free Exhibitor’s Pass
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SHOW REGULATIONS
1.
The ages of exhibits will be calculated to the date fixed for the closing of entries unless
otherwise stated.
2.
All entries to be made in writing to the secretaries and each exhibitor shall sign such certificates
as shall be required by the secretaries at the time of entry. All exhibits must be bona-fide
property of the exhibitor at the time of entry.
3.
ALL HORTICULTURE ENTRIES PREFERABLY BY MONDAY, 10th JULY 2017. But the
committee nevertheless reserve to themselves the right to accept entries up to such a later
time as they think fit.
4.
All Entrance Fees to be paid at the time of entry. No entry will be accepted without payment of
the prescribed fee.
5.
All cheques to be made payable to ‘Driffield Agricultural Society’.
preferred. Fees less than £1 in loose postage stamps or cash.
6.
All exhibits to be removed before 6.00pm, but not before 5.00pm without permission. No cars
on the Showground before 6.00pm.
7.
Any person who has given a false certificate or made a false entry shall forfeit any unpaid prize
money and shall be disqualified from exhibiting at the Society’s Shows.
8.
No person other than appointed Stewards and Judges shall be in any Marquees during judging.
9.
All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor, except in floral Art Section. Any violation of
this rule or any other Rules of the show renders the Exhibitor liable to disqualification and
forfeits all prizes that have been awarded to such exhibitor. The Committee reserve the right to
inspect the gardens of the exhibitors in all Horticultural Classes.
Uncrossed Postal Orders
10. Staging will be erected by the Committee, but exhibitors must provide their own vases, boxes,
trays, etc. for cut flowers, also plates, dishes etc. for fruit and vegetables. Wiring of blooms
and exhibitor or any appointed Steward. No professional assistance allowed.
11. The Committee will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibits but will use
every care for their safety.
12. The Judges, whose decision will be final, will have the power to reserve or reduce the prizes
where exhibits shall be considered not to possess sufficient merit, or recommend the addition of
extra prizes.
13. Judging in the Horticultural Section will be under Royal Horticultural Society rules.
14. If any dispute shall arise, or any objection made by an exhibitor or any other person, such
dispute or objection shall be settled by the Committee, who may decide upon such evidence as
may appear satisfactory to them and their decision in all matters shall be final and conclusive
and not subject to any appeal. The Society also reserves to itself, by its Committee and in
addition to any other provision contained in these rules, the right to refuse or cancel any entries
or classes and prohibit exhibition of entries as the Committee may deem expedient.
15. Entries from any person expelled from any other show will not be accepted
16. Entries to the value of £4 or over entitle exhibitors to a free exhibitor’s pass.
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COMPANION DOG SHOW
(Held under Kennel Club Rules)
In aid of CANINE PARTNERS
WEDNESDAY 19th JULY 2017
VENUE: THE SHOWGROUND, DRIFFIELD
ENTRY FEE £1.50 per ENTRY
PRIZE MONEY & ROSETTES
SPECIAL PRIZES FOR ALL CHILD HANDLERS & VETERANS
Judge: Mrs Kay Woodward (Wadeson)
Judging commences 12.30 prompt
PEDIGREE CLASSES
1
2
3
4
5
Any variety Puppy (six to 12 months of age)
Any variety Sporting
Any variety Non-sporting
Any variety Open
Veteran 7 Years old and over
Trophy for Best in Show; Reserve Best in Show and Best Puppy taken from Classes 1 to 5
Special Rosette for Best Veteran
CHILD HANDLING
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7
Child Handling – Aged 10 years and under
Junior Handling – Aged 11 to 18 years
NOVELTY CLASSES (Pedigree & Non Pedigree)
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Cutest Puppy (Aged six to twelve months)
Prettiest Bitch
Most Handsome Dog
The Best Dog Taken from Dog Rescue
Dog or Bitch with the Waggiest tail
Dog or Bitch with the Best Trick
The Best Six legs
The Dog or Bitch the judge would most like to take home
Veteran 7 Years old and over (Special Rosette for Best Veteran)
For more details contact Keith Derry either by Telephone 01977 644347 or e mail: [email protected]
ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE FIELD FROM 9.30 AM
Throughout the day there will be demonstrations given by: - Canine Partners of Hull
Show Sponsored by
Sea Treats
Fish Treats & Biscuits
www.seatreats.co.uk
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