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Patron H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, KG, KT, GCBPresident: Mr Peter Barkwill

The Mid Somerset Agricultural Society wish to express their thanks to Mr & Mrs D R Vagg and Sons for their continued help in organising the Mid Somerset Show each year.

Front cover designed by Orane Loxton aged 11, winner of the 2016 design the front cover class.

ARTS AND CRAFT, FLOWER SHOW AND FLORAL ARTGeneral Rules and ‘How to Enter’

Please take your entry form to the Tourist Information Centre, 70 High Street, Shepton Mallet or send to: Show Secretary, Mid-Somerset Show Office, 3 Europa Court, Crown Trading Estate, Shepton Mallet BA4 5QQ

Tel: 01749 347607 Email: secretary@midsomersetshow.org.ukOr enter online: www.midsomersetshow.org.uk

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Chief Steward - Sally Yeoman

Entry fee: 75p per class Children’s Classes ENTRY FREE

PrizesAdult Classes: 1st - £5.00, 2nd - £3.00, 3rd - £2.00 Children’s Classes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00

Points: 1st... 4pts 2nd... 2pts 3rd... 1ptsEach exhibitor will be credited with points for not more than one prize in each class

1. All exhibits are staged at the sole risk of the exhibitor.2. A class may be cancelled / amalgamated if there are insufficient entries.3. The Judge may withhold prizes where there are insufficient entries.4. The Judge’s decision is final.5. No persons shall be with the judges whilst they are executing their duties other than a steward.6. By completing an entry form, you must agree to the rules, regulations and conditions of the Society.7. Each exhibit must be listed on the correct entry form provided.8. The completed form must reach the Show Secretary by Friday 4th August 2017, accompanied by the correct fee.9. Any objection must be made in writing and handed to the Chief Steward before 2.00pm on Show Day.10. The entry numbers to be attached to each exhibit will be provided in the Arts and Crafts marquee when staging

entries. 11. Each exhibit is to be the home made and original work of the exhibitor and must be entered in his/her name. 12. No exhibit that has previously won a prize at the Mid-Somerset Show can be entered.13. An exhibit may be entered in only one class.14. No advertising matter can be staged with any exhibit.15. An exhibit can only be handled by show officials between the times of staging and its time of removal.16. Disposal of any exhibits remaining after 6.00pm will be at the discretion of the Chief Steward.17. Prize winners must collect their prize vouchers from the Chief Steward to redeem their prize money from the

Secretary’s Office on show day. 18. Any prize money not collected on show day will be forfeited.19. The exhibitor ticket for each entry must be shown to the Steward when an exhibit is removed.20. The Children’s Section is open to children aged 16 years and under on the day of the show, except where

otherwise stated. 21. Please note that exhibitors’ names will appear in the catalogue unless the Show Secretary is informed otherwise.22. Cups and trophies will remain the property of Mid-Somerset Show Committee.23. The cost of engraving trophies is the responsibility of the recipient.24. The Committee shall have the power to decide all matters not provided for in these rules and on all matters

on which there is any question. Their decision is final.25. All exhibits to be set up in the marquee at the Mid-Somerset Showground between 8.00am - 12.00pm on Saturday

19th August. Please note new times.26. Judging will commence at 1.30pm on Saturday 19th August. Only Judges and Officials will be permitted in the

marquee from then until the Show is opened to the public at 9.30am on Sunday 20th August.

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FLOWER SHOWMrs Helen Crofts, Somerton (Judge)

The Tom Green Memorial Challenge Cup for most points in the Vegetable, Fruit and Flower Show.The Steradent Poignard for the Best Flower Exhibit.

Class 500 Roses - 3 blooms.

Class 501 Sweetpeas - 6 stems

Class 502 Gladioli - 3 stems

Class 503 Dahlias - 3 stems, decorative

Class 504 Dahlias - 3 stems , cactus

Class 505 Dahlias - 3 pom pom

Class 506 Dahlias - 3 stem, any other variety

Class 507 1 vase 3 spray chrysanths

Class 508 Foliage pot plant

Class 509 Flowering pot plant

Class 510 3 vases cut flowers, 3 kinds, 3 stems

Class 511 3 cooking apples

Class 512 3 dessert apples

Class 513 Dish of soft fruit - one variety

Class 514 3 potatoes - white

Class 515 3 potatoes - coloured

Class 516 3 carrots - long, 2.5” foliage

Class 517 3 carrots - stump root

Class 518 3 onions under 250g

Class 519 3 onions over 250g

Class 520 6 shallots

Class 521 3 globe beetroot

Class 522 1 marrow

Class 523 6 runner beans

Class 524 6 french beans

Class 525 6 tomatoes - ripe

Class 526 9 tomatoes - cherry

Class 527 3 parsnips

Class 528 3 different herbs in bunches, not in flower

Class 529 3 leeks

Class 530 3 matching courgettes flowers optional , 4-6 ins.

Class 531 1 pair ridge cucumbers

Class 532 1 pair long cucumbers

Class 533 Saladings in a tray or basket. Size: 46 cm x 30 cm

Class 534 Vegetable collection

Please note: Children’s classes are now listed in the Children’s Section of the schedule.

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FLORAL ART Mrs Coral Gardener, Nr Bath (Judge)

A Perpetual Trophy presented by the National Westminster Bank for the Best Exhibit in Floral Art. A Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy presented by Charles Hitchens for the most points in the adult FloralArt classes.

The Liz Abraham Memorial Trophy will be presented for the Best Foliage Arrangement.

Class 536 Metal & Petal Pedestal. Flowers & Foliage. 2 accessories may be included.

Class 537 Nature’s Unspolit Palette. Foliage only. Space allowed 68.5cms.

Class 538 Summer into Autumn. Flowers and foliage. Space 68.5cms.

Class 539 A Foreign Country. Container of your choice. Space allowed 68.5cms.

Class 540 Once Upon a Time. Any style and accessories. Space 68.5cms.

Class 541 Wine and Roses. Shallow container. 68.5cm

Please note: Children’s classes are now listed in the Children’s Section of the schedule.

PRESERVESMrs Dawn Langsford, Oakhill (Judge)

A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented to the Society by Mrs M Vagg will be awarded to the exhibitor gainingthe most points in the Preserves and Adult Cookery Classes.

Special rules:No advertising on jars or lids.Jars to be approximately a standard clear 1lb size.

PRESERVES with Cellophane Lids

Class 543 Jar of Blackcurrant Jam

Class 544 Jar of Raspberry Jam

Class 545 Jar of Strawberry Jam

Class 546 Jar of Jam any other variety

Class 547 Jar of Marmalade - any variety

Class 548 Jar of Fruit Jelly (350g or under)

Class 549 Jar of Fruit Curd (350g or under)

PRESERVES with Screw lids

Class 550 Jar of Chutney - any variety. Must be over 3 months old

Class 551 Jar of Pickles in vinegar - any variety

Class 552 Homemade flavoured spirit. eg: Sloe Gin, Damson Brandy etc

COOKERYMrs Hilary Clark, Shepton Mallet (Judge)

A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented to the Society by Mrs M Vagg will be awarded to the exhibitorgaining the most points in the Preserves and Adult Cookery Classes.The Denela’s Cup - Best Exhibit in Cookery

Special rules:All cookery entries must be covered with cling film, cellophane or in a clear plastic bag.

Class 553 Family fruit cake (square or round). Recipe supplied on p13

Class 554 Victoria sandwich. Recipe supplied on p14

Class 555 A shortbread round

Class 556 5 pieces of flapjack

Class 557 5 sweet muffins

Class 558 5 cookies

Class 559 A seasonal picnic for two presented in a basket, excluding drink. Please state season.

Class 560 Cheese biscuits. Recipe supplied on p14

Class 561 6 bread rolls, hand made

Class 562 5 sausage rolls - handmade shortcrust pastry.

Class 563 5 savoury scones

Class 564 A traditional dish from your home country eg panettone from Italy. Please include recipe

Class 565 Bread Pudding - MEN ONLY. Recipe supplied on p14

Class 566 Savoury Plait - MEN ONLY. Please use readymade puff pastry

HANDICRAFTMrs Sheila Sandifer, Langport (Judge); Mrs Sharon Reid, Highbridge (Judge)

The Hylda Page Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in thestitchcraft section.

Special rules:All garments to be unworn and not entered at a previous Mid-Somerset Show.No more than 2 entries per class per exhibitor.

Class 567 Hand knitted garment for a baby or child

Class 568 Hand knitted garment for an adultClass 569 Woolcraft: any article from natural wool and fibre, woven, handspun. Please state size on entry form and

provide description of exhibit for staging.

Class 570 An item of felting

Class 571 Article in crochet

Class 572 A tea cosy

Class 573 Cross stitch: an article worked in silk or cotton. Please state size of entry on the entry form

Class 574 Embroidery: an article created by hand or machine. Please state size of entry on the entry form

Class 575 Upcycle: create something new from something old

Class 576 Create a soft toy

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Class 577 Best use of half yard of fabric

Class 578 Article in patchwork, quilting and/or applique

Class 579 Doorstop in any medium. State if made from a kit

Class 580 A machine sewn garment

Class 581 A hot water bottle cover.

Class 582 Handmade greeting card. Using any materials

Class 583 Item of jewellery made from non-precious materials

Class 584 Painted flower pot

Class 585 OPEN TO ALL AGES Word Art - a piece of artwork inspired by the word Summer. It can bewritten, painted, drawn, printed, stitched, knitted, photographed or made from clay. Not to exceed 20cm x 30 cm. This will be judged by an art judge and a handicraft judge.

Class 47 Crafty Chicken - using recycled materials make your very own chicken.

This class will be staged in the Poultry Tent in Haskins Field

ARTMr Paul Branson, Glastonbury (Judge); Mrs Joanna Miln, Shepton Mallet (Judge)

The Ham Cup will be presented to the competitor gaining the most points in the Art Section.The Philip Ledbury Perpetual Trophy for the Best Piece of Contemporary Art.

Special rules:Sizes of exhibits to be stated on entry form.Where needed all corded for hanging.All entries must be the work of the exhibitor.All exhibits are not to have been entered at a previous Mid-Somerset Show.Please note only 3 entries per exhibitor can be entered into any one class.

Class 586 A picture in pen and ink or pencil: any subject

Class 587 A picture in drawing media any subject

Class 588 A picture in oils: any subject

Class 589 A picture in acrylic: any subject

Class 590 A picture in watercolours: any subjectClass 591 A picture in mixed media or pastels: any subject. When staging please supply typed card giving details

of picture title and list of media used.

Class 592 A 2D Collage - not to exceed 30” by 22”

Class 593 3 dimensional sculpture (eg clay, bronze, wood etc)

Class 594 Original verse (not exceeding 8 lines) - Keep Calm

Class 595 Original Limerick - The pig

Class 596 The A2 Gallery Class - Mr Alan Stratford, Wells (Judge)A painting in any media. An exhibition of the winner’s work will be held at the A2 Gallery in Wells. Theexhibition will take place in 2017, dates to suit the gallery owner and artist. Please ensure you have aminimum of 15 pictures available to exhibit. Contact Mr Alan Stratford, A2 Gallery, 80 High Street, WellsBA5 2AJ Tel: 01749 674849.

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PHOTOGRAPHYMr Peter King, Glastonbury (Judge); Mr Geoff Corris (Judge)

The Dorothy Whittock Challenge Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor with most points in the photography classes.

Special rules:Each photograph must have been taken by the exhibitor and within the last year.Each photograph must not have been entered before at the Mid-Somerset Show.Each exhibitor cannot enter more than 3 photographs in each class.All categories can be colour/black and white, film or digital, not exceeding 7 x 51/2 mounted on a piece of card notexceeding A4.

Class 597 Wildlife in Winter - whether its snowy or wet and windy our wildlife have to live through the winter.Class 598 Harvesting - the harvest is an important time of year for the farming community: busy and full of colour.Class 599 Cloudy Sky - our skies can look stunning whether it’s a cumulus or a nimbostratus, point your camera upwards.Class 600 The Mid-Somerset Show 2016 - what’s your favourite part of the show? Share it with everyone.Class 601 Poppies - this simple flower has come represent so much. Class 602 Community - we all live in a community whether large or small; show us what it means to you.Class 603 Town Life - large and hectic or rural and small; there are many different towns to choose from.

And finally…… why not enter out photography class in our Poultry tent:

Class 48 Photograph of a cockerel

This class will be staged in the Poultry Tent, please drop your entry off here on Saturday 19th August.

2018 Photography Classes – the following will be in the 2018 schedule Reflections – reflections in photography can lead to some amazing effects and beautiful images.

The end of the day – there is nothing more beautiful than a Somerset SunsetA market – whether it’s in the UK or somewhere more exotic, a market is often colourful and vibrant

Wheels – it can 2, 4, 6 or 8 wheels, there are so many forms of transport with wheelsSomewhere over the rainbow – show us where you will find your crock of gold

Autumn Colours – an opportunity to illustrate the cacophony of colourThrough the looking glass – what can you see through your looking glass,

let your imagination run riot

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Mr Chris Partridge, Shepton Mallet (Judge)

Free entryPrizes in all children’s classes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00

Points will be awarded as follows: 1st: 4 points, 2nd: 2 points, 3rd: 1 point

The MASG Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the best exhibit.

SPECIAL RULESAll classes will be divided into Under 16’s and 16 and over. Please state age on entry form.

Class 604 Handmade Item from any medium eg: wood, lego, plasticine etcClass 605 Photograph an animal - photography class special rules apply.Class 606 Decorate a rosette. Rosette available from the show office.Class 607 3 decorated cup cakes

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CHILDREN’S SECTIONFREE ENTRY

Prizes in all children’s classes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00Points will be awarded as follows: 1st: 4 points, 2nd: 2 points, 3rd: 1 point

A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by the Shepton Chamber of Commerce will be presented the winner withmost points in the Children’s Section.The KA Moores Perpetual Challenge Cup will be presented to the Best Exhibit in the Children’s Section.The Air Vice Marshall Sir John Severne Memorial Art Cup will be presented to the winner of class 495.Prizes sponsored by the Mid-Somerset RAFA Branches 1st prize £40, 2nd prize £20, 3rd prize £10.

Children may enter all classes at the show but only the children’s section will be judged taking age into account.

SPECIAL RULESAll exhibits must to be the work of the exhibitor.All exhibits are not to have been entered at a previous Mid-Somerset Show.A separate entry form to be completed for each child.Where required exhibits should be corded for hanging.Open to children aged 16 years and under on the day of the show, except where otherwise stated.Child’s age submitted on the entry form will be reproduced on the entry ticket and will be seen bythe judge and public.

FLORAL ART & FLOWER SHOWMrs Coral Gardener, Nr Bath (Judge)

Joan Britten Trophy will be presented to the winner of the Junior Floral Art.

All classes for children 16 and under.Class 608 A vehicle made with fruit and vegetablesClass 609 Children 4 to 10 years. A Fairy Garden. Size: 25 cm in diameterClass 610 Children 11 to 16 years. A flower or plant arrangement inspired by your favourite book. Size allowed 30 x 30 cm.

PHOTOGRAPHYMr Geoff Corris (Judge); Mr Peter King, Glastonbury (Judge)

Special rules:All categories can be colour or black and white, film or digital.Exhibits must not exceed 7 x 5.5 cm and are to be mounted on a piece of card not exceeding A4.No more than 3 entries per child per class.

Class 611 Selfie - Me & my friends #having fun.Class 612 Flowers - we see them everyday but look closely and they are beautiful and colourful.Class 613 Pets - pets come all shapes and sizes, take a picture of your pet and let us see who you look after.Class 614 Winter Wonderland - it does snow in the UK.

COOKERYMrs Hilary Clark, Shepton Mallet (Judge)

Class 615 5 cheese strawsClass 616 5 butterfly cakesClass 617 Create a pizza. (Either pre-prepared or homemade base can be used).

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Class 618 A chocolate spongeClass 619 5 Jam tarts

HANDICRAFTMr Chris Partridge, Shepton Mallet (Judge)

5 and UnderClass 620 Fruit and/or vegetable print (max size A4)Class 621 Make a flag for a sandcastleClass 622 A zoo animal on a paper plate using any arts and crafts materialsClass 623 A model made from plasticine, play-doh or clayClass 624 Finger paint a picture. Max size A4

7 and UnderClass 625 A painted pebble Class 626 Make a bug or insect from an egg carton. Accessories may be added.Class 627 Build a model from lego of your own design. Max size: 30 cm x 30 cmClass 628 A model made from plasticine, play-doh or clay Class 629 Handwriting competition (poem supplied below)

My dog ate my homework by Kenn NesbittMy dog ate my homework.

That mischievous pupgot hold of my homework

and gobbled it up.

My dog ate my homework.It’s gonna be late.

I guess that the teacherwill just have to wait.

11 and UnderClass 630 Comic strip. Write a story and colour-in on A4 divided into 8 squaresClass 631 Under the sea - model in a shoeboxClass 632 “ I used to be something else” (Any recycled item or articles)Class 633 A piece of origamiClass 634 Build a model from lego of your own design. Max size: 30 cm x 30 cmClass 635 Handwriting competition (poem supplied below)

The Walrus and Baker’s Man by Lewis CarrollA loaf of bread, the Walrus said,

Is what we chiefly need:Pepper and vinegar besides

Are very good indeed- Now if you’re ready, Oysters, dear,

We can begin to feed!

16 and UnderClass 636 Pop Art or Comic Art (size 30x40cm max)Class 637 Mask suitable for a Masquerade BallClass 638 Painting in the style of your favourite artist eg Banksy, Monet etcClass 639 Picture made entirely from painted dots, maximum size to include mounting 45cm x 40cm

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Class 640 Make an item of jewelleryClass 641 Handwriting competition (poem supplied below)

I wandered lonely as a cloud by William WordsworthI wandered lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o’er vales and hills,When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils;Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shineAnd twinkle on the milky way,

They stretched in never-ending lineAlong the margin of a bay:

Ten thousand saw I at a glance,Tossing their heads in a sprightly dance.

The following classes are OPEN TO ALL AGES

Class 642 Design the front cover of the 2018 Arts and Crafts schedule. Design should be A4 and hand drawn orpainted. It should include the following wording: ‘The Mid-Somerset Show’; ‘Arts and Crafts, FlowerShow, Floral Art Schedule’; Sunday 19th August 2018; The Showfield, Shepton Mallet; Entries close: Friday4th August 2017

Class 643 Design and create a birthday card Can be hand drawn, painted or computer graphics.

Class 585 Word Art - a piece of artwork inspired by the word Summer. It can be written, painted, drawn, printed,stitched, knitted, photographed or made from clay. Not to exceed 20 cm x 30 cm. This will be judged byan art judge and a handicraft judge.

Class 644 The Mid-Somerset RAFA Class: ‘Flight’ - A painting in any media or a photograph - open to air cadets in the Mid-Somerset RAFA Branches ofGlastonbury & Street, Wells, Shepton Mallet and Castle Cary. FREE ENTRY

Class 645 The Harvey Family Cup for the encouragement of written English. Short story competition. 500 Words.2017 Subject: Every cloud has a silver liningOpen to young people between the ages of 11 - 16. Entries to be delivered to the Secretary by 30th June 2017, by hand, post or e-mail.Judging will be by a qualified teacher of English, an author, an editor or an individual involved in the arts.Judging criteria will include writing style, appropriate use of grammar and punctuation, spelling andoverall presentation.Submissions may be typed or hand-written on plain white A4 paper or card and should be double spaced.The cup will be awarded annually together with a first prize of £25.00. Certificates will be awarded to thirdplace and the three winning pieces will be displayed on the Society's website.

RECIPES TO BE USEDClass 553 - Family Fruit CakeIngredients:175 g butter or margarine140g sugar3 large eggs225g SR flourPinch mixed spice175g mixed fruitA little milk if required.

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Method:1. Turn on oven 160 C fan, 170 C, 325 F or Reg. 3.2. Line a 18cm/7 inch tin with greaseproof paper.3. Cream butter/margarine with the sugar until light and fluffy.4. Beat in the eggs.5. Fold in the sifted flour and spice.6. Add the mixed fruit and fold in. Add the milk if needed.7. Put mixture in prepared tin, level off.8. Place in oven for approx 1 hour until a skewer comes out clean.9. Cool on a wire rack.10. Remove from tin and remove paper.

Class 554 - Victoria sandwich Ingredients: 3 eggs and equivalent weight of flour, fat and sugarfilling to be raspberry jam finished with caster sugar.

Class 560 - Cheese BiscuitsIngredients:100g/4oz plain flour75g/3oz butter at room temperature50g/2oz mature grated cheddar cheese1 extra large egg yolkFinely grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling.Method:

1. Lightly grease two baking trays.2. Pre heat oven to 190 C, 180 C fan, 375 F, or Reg. 5.3. Rub butter into flour until it looks like breadcrumbs.4. Stir in grated cheddar cheese.5. Reserve a little egg yolk for glazing, and stir in remaining egg yolk.6. Bring mixture together and wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.7. Roll out dough to thickness of about 5mm (1/4 “), and cut into biscuits using a maximum 5cm (2”) round cutter.8. Place on baking trays, brush with remaining egg yolk and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. 9. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes until golden.10. Lift off trays and allow to cool on wire rack.

Class 565 -Bread Pudding – Men OnlyIngredients:225g /8oz stale/left over bread (white or brown) crusts removed.275ml/10fl oz milk50g/2oz melted butter75g/3oz brown sugar2 level teaspoons mixed spice1 egg (beaten)175g/6oz mixed dried fruitGrated rind of half an orangeFreshly grated nutmeg.Method:

1. Turn on oven 180 C, 170 C Fan, 375 F or Reg. 42. Butter a 1 litre /2 pint baking dish (could be a little larger).3. Break the bread into pieces and put in a bowl.4. Pour over the milk, give the mixture a good stir then leave for about 30 minutes so the bread becomes

soaked with the milk.5. Add the melted butter, the sugar, the mixed spice and beaten egg.6. Using a fork beat the mixture well, making sure no lumps remain, then stir in the mixed fruit and orange rind.7. Spread the mixture in the prepared dish and sprinkle over some freshly grated nutmeg.8. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour.

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