PLEASE READ THE RULES!
LOCHABER AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Rules and regulations applicable to the Handicrafts Section.
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All exhibits to be brought to the Handicrafts tent between the hours of 8.30
and 10.30a.m. on the morning of the show. No late entries will be accepted.
All exhibitors must pay admission into the show.
The committee will not undertake return of exhibits.
The Judge shall place prizewinners in each class - 1st; 2nd; 3rd; and 4th.
In the School Children’s Section, Class Number must be clearly
stated on the outside on the competition label; name and school or
nursery on the inside or reverse of the exhibit.
The decision of the Judge is final.
A competition label must be attached to each exhibit showing the
Section and Class Number as indicated on the schedule.
Please state on entry label if member of WRI
Entries are limited to one exhibit in each class except for classes 57,
58, 59. They are allowed three entries per class.
There will be no entry fee for any competition.
All exhibits to be the Competitors own unaided work.
All handwork must be completed within 12 months of the show.
No knitted article to be laundered before exhibition.
No exhibits may be removed before 4.00p.m. Any exhibits remaining
after 4.45p.m. will be disposed off.
The Handicraft Committee of the Lochaber Agricultural Show will
not be responsible for lost or damaged exhibits.
The presentation of trophies will be held at 3.30p.m.
To be held at
Castle Farm, Torlundy
(by kind permission of Mr. E. Campbell)
HANDICRAFT SECTION
2017 SCHEDULE
Saturday, 26th August 2017. All entries must be exhibited in the Handicrafts
Marquee between 8.30am and 10.30am the morning of the show.
Committee Members
Mrs Colette Strachan, 9 Bunlossit, Roy Bridge 07979 943994
Mrs Catriona MacCallum, Lundavra Farm, Fort William.
Mrs Helen MacColl, Insh Farm, Spean Bridge.
Mrs Isobel MacPhee, 25 Erracht Drive, Caol
Ms Margaret Adam, 10 Cameron Place, Caol
Mrs Zafira Clark, Cour Lodge, Spean Bridge
Mrs Emma Sessions, Roughburn Cottages, Tulloch
Miss Morvern Harper, 10 Cameron Place, Caol
For competition labels please contact committee members, download from
show website or in marquee on show day.
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Section 7 - Honey
Class
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Please Note:
All jars to be 1lb
All jams must be wax covered – no metal lids
All jams must be filled to the neck of the jar
Jar of Honey, from beekeepers own bees
Piece of Cut Comb, from beekeepers own bees
Frame of Capped Honey Comb, from beekeepers own bees
Beeswax Candles
Honey Cake –further details & recipe www.lochaberbeekeepers.org
Award
Rosette for best exhibit
Trophy to be decided
Section 8 - Garden Produce
Class
92
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Section 2 - Produce and Preserves
2 Swedes
1 Cabbage
3 Mange tout
3 White potatoes
3 Coloured potatoes
3 Onions – grown from seed
4 Tomatoes
1 Cauliflower
2 Leeks
2 Garden Turnips
Bunch of Parsley
3 Globe Beetroot
6 Peas in Pod
2 Courgettes
Small Bowl of Strawberries
Bunch of Herbs – 3 varieties
Home Grown Bowl of Salad
Homemade General Compost in an ice cream tub
Collection of Mixed Vegetables – 5 varieties
(Container not to exceed 18”x12”x6”)
This class is for individuals or schools only
Awards
P. Robertson Shield – most points in Garden Produce
Ruth Langan Cup – runner up in Garden Produce
The Hunter Rose Bowl – most points in Floral and Garden Produce
Rosette for best exhibit
Entry labels to be securely attached to the body of the jar,
separate from jam pot covering. Jam in wrong size of jar or
with incorrect covering will not be judged.
Class
14
15
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25
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6 Hens Eggs
2 Cornish Pasties
Flask – Curried Parsnip Soup
Ramekin Hummus
Ramekin Potato Salad
Jar Pickled Beetroot
Raspberry Jam
Any Fruit Jelly
Lime Curd
Marmalade
Individual Mini Cheesecake
6 Pieces Marshmallow
Bottle Fruit Liqueur
Bottle Non Alcoholic Sangria
Awards
Mrs A McColl Cup – Most points in Produce and Preserves
Mrs M. Bateman Cup – Most points in Home Baking and Produce
and Preserves
Rosette for best exhibit (classes 14 - 25)
Braeroy Estate Cup – most points in Wine and Refreshments
Rosette for best exhibit (classes 26 - 27)
Class
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Section 3 – Knitting
Section 5 - Floral Decoration
Yarn label to be attached to items with exception of class 32 & 37
Fresh Flowers to be used unless otherwise stated
Child’s Bolero (max. size 30”) DK
Baby Matinee Jacket – 4ply
Knitted Hot Water Bottle Cover
Knitted Tea Cozy
Knitted Bag – made with oddments of wool
Aran Hat & Scarf
Kilt Hose/Socks
Pram Blanket - DK
Heavy Knit Garment – Own Choice
6 Knitted Cakes – displayed on a plate”
Shawl – 4ply
Awards
Mrs R. MacLennan Cup – most points in Knitting
Mrs I. MacPhee Quaich – Runner-up in Knitting
Rosette for best exhibit
Class
60
61
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69
Awards
Mrs Ann MacCallum Cup – most points in Floral Decoration
The BOSS Salver – runner up in Floral Decoration
Rosette for best exhibit in Class 60
Rosette for best exhibit in Class 67
Section 4 - Handcraft
Class
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Crochet Baby Blanket
Cafetiere Warmer
Quilted ipad Sleeve
Book Folding – ie Hedgehog etc
Article in Cross Stitch – unframed/unmounted
Crochet Hat
Piece Wire-Work Jewellery
Handmade Bookmark
Gift costing no more than £5.00 – costing attached
Paper Mache Bowl
Decorated Coat Hanger
All photographs maximum size 6” x 8” when mounted
Colour Photograph ‘Bugs/Insects’
Photograph ‘In the Water’
Photograph – ‘At Night’
Oil Painting
Black and White Sketch – any medium
Watercolour Picture
A Picture in any medium
Cromach
Wooden Stick – one piece
Stick with ornamental handle
Awards Mrs Barbara Kirkbride Cup – most points from 39 - 49
Rosette for best exhibit – classes 39 – 49
Helen Leslie Plaque – most points from 50 – 56
Rosette for best exhibit – classes 57 - 59
John Kerr Trophy – most points in classes 50 - 52
Arrangement for Halloween – accessories allowed
Green is Lovely – using only garden foliage
Arrangement in Most Unusual Container
Dries Flowers in a Jug
Silk Fascinator
Decorate a Wellington Boot
‘Little Miss Moffat’ Arrangement – accessories allowed
Beginners Class – arrangement in a Gravy Boat (Class not open to
previous class winners)
Children 6 – 10 years – Bowl of Floating Flowers
Youth 11 – 15 years – Table Arrangement
Section 6 - Floral
Class
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3 Roses in a Vase
Three Stems Begonia
One Stem Gladioli
5 Sweet Peas
5 Pansies
4 Stems Mixed Annuals
4 Stems Mixed Perennials
5 Border Dahlias
Vase of Assorted Cacti Dahlias – maximum of 5
Vase of Assorted Decorative Dahlias – maximum of 5
Patio Container of Flowers
Flowering Pot Plant
Foliage Pot Plant
3 French Marigolds
Vase of Three Heathers
3 Stems Hydrangea
Vase of Lillies
Awards
Ness Motors Shield – most points in Floral Section
Vic MacPherson Shield – most points for dahlias (77 - 79)
Rosette for winner in class 73
Rosette for winner in class 86
Section 1 - Home Baking
Note: All Baking Exhibits must be displayed on a paper plate
and enclosed in a clear plastic bag. No cling film
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Honey & Spelt Flour Loaf
3 Treacle Scones
Short Crust Rhubarb Tart - 8” Max
Clootie Dumpling to be displayed on ashet/plate
Coffee & Walnut Cake, Decorated with butter cream filling
3 Empire Biscuits
3 Madelines
Apple Cardamom Upside-down Cake
3 Pancakes
3 Slices Raspberry & Blueberry Lime Drizzle Cake - recipe provided
3 Pieces Tiffin
4 French Fancies
Plain Gingerbread
Awards
Mrs. Isobel Campbell Cup - Most Points in Home Baking
Silver Spoon – presented by the Shaw family – awarded to the Champion Baker
(spoon is won outright).
Mrs Van Voss Cup – Runner-up in the Home Baking Section.
Spean Bridge Hotel Cup – Best Exhibit in Home Baking
Rosette for winner of class 7
Raspberry & Blueberry Lime Drizzle Cake
225g softened butter
225g golden caster sugar
4 medium eggs
2 lime, grated zest & juice
250g SR flour, sifted with pinch salt
25g ground almonds
100g each blueberry and raspberry
For The Syrup
8 tbsp lime juice (about 4 limes)
1 lime, grated zest
140g golden caster sugar
Heat oven to 180c/fan 160c/gas 4. Grease/line 20cm (8”) square cake tin.
Cream butter and sugar until light. Gradually beat in eggs, adding a little flour to
prevent curdling. Beat in lime zest, then fold in flour and almonds. Fold in
enough lime juice – approx 3 tbsp, to give good dropping consistency. Fold in ¾
of blueberries and raspberries. Turn into tin. Smooth surface and scatter
remaining fruit on top. Bake for about 1 hour, until firm. Make syrup: put lime
juice, zest and sugar in small saucepan, heat until sugar dissolved. As soon as
cake ready, prick all over with skewer and spoon over syrup. Cool, and cut into 12
pieces to serve
Section 9 - Children
Playgroup/Nursery
Class
111
Rainbow Painting
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‘Mr Potato Head’
Primary 1 & 2
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Pasta Necklace
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Potato Print
Primary 3 & 4
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Decorated Stone
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Cardboard Tube Monster
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Sock Puppet
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Pencil Topper
P5&6
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Tissue Paper Flower
Pipe-cleaner Animal
Rock Creature
Junk Robot
Primary 7
Class
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Friendship Bracelet
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Best Use of an Egg Carton
125
Best Friend Forever Card ‘A5’
126
Money-box
Playgroup – Primary 7 (all ages)
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Collection of mixed vegetables from school garden - 2 per school
Awards
Lundavra Cup – Primary School with most points
Jessie Corson Cup – Playgroup/ Nursery with most points
Lochaber Show Medals – boy and girl with most points in each age group
Please ensure that your name and school/nursery is clearly marked on the
inside of the label or on back of exhibit.