on Saturday 12th August 2023 in Melsonby Methodist School
The results are available to view and download at the bottom of the page.
Times
Staging of exhibits: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Doors open. All welcome: 3.30 pm
Presentation of Trophies: 4.30 pm
Auction of produce / raffle draw: to follow
Exhibit Entry Fees
Adults: (16 years and over): 20p per entry
Juniors: (under 16 years): no fee
Prizes 1st place 50p 2nd place 30p 3rd place 20p
Cups and Trophies awarded for most points
H Lamb Challenge Cup Class A Vegetables and Fruit
Runner-up Trophy Class A Vegetables and Fruit
Leek Club Trophy Classes A3 and A4 Pot and Trench Leeks
Rose Bowl Class B Flowers
Runner-up Shield Class B Flowers
Jan Archer Trophy Class C Floral Art
Kim Nixon Trophy Class D Preserves and Baking (Adults)
Runner-up Shield Class D Preserves and Baking (Adults)
West Trophy Class D+ Junior’s Baking
Beehive Trophy Class E Artwork and Crafts (Adults)
Geoff Garrett Trophy Class E+ Junior’s Artwork and Crafts
Stokoe Trophy Class F Photography
Stokoe Trophy Class F+, Junior’s Photography
Wendy Vart Memorial Shield Best Newcomer in Show
Cups and Trophies awarded for best exhibit in Classes
Larry Thompson Trophy Best Exhibit in Class A
Golding Cup Best Exhibit in Class B
If you have never exhibited in the Show before, HAVE A GO THIS YEAR.
Just one exhibit will make a difference and ensure that the show continues to be an important event in the village’s calendar.
Even if you decide not to enter an exhibit, please come along and support our Village Show. You are promised a fun afternoon. In addition to perusing your friends’ and neighbours’ prize exhibits, there is the opportunity to obtain lots of lovely fresh veggies and home- made produce for your family’s delectation. Always a highlight of the afternoon, and not to be missed, is an auction of produce under the hammer .
Melsonby Parish Village Show is organised by Melsonby Parish Village Show Committee
Melsonby Allotment Association
Please direct enquires regarding renting an allotment to Brian Bottle (Tel: 07787577743)
SHOW RULES
Entry forms must be returned to Lynda Watts, 16 East Road, Melsonby by 9pm Thursday 10th August. Entries will not be accepted thereafter.
No entries shall be allowed in both the Junior and Senior sections. Adults are classed from age of 16. Anyone younger must enter the Junior classes.
Exhibitors are allowed one entry for each individual class number.
Exhibits for Classes A and Classes B must be grown by the exhibitor within the Parish of Melsonby. The fact of an exhibitor entering The Show gives The Show Committee full power to inspect the exhibitor’s garden/allotment. Disqualification and forfeiture of all fees and prize money will ensue if exhibits are found not to have been grown in the village.
Exhibits may be staged between 9.30am and 12.30pm on the day of the show. Judging will commence at 12:45pm. No exhibit can be removed before presentation of trophies.
Each exhibit must bear a number obtained from a member of The Show Committee on arrival of the exhibiting hall. Exhibitors will be responsible for the placing of their cards and the correctness of the detail thereon.
Each exhibitor is asked to provide the necessary plate/ vase/container for exhibits. (Please mark these for safe return). The Show Committee will take all reasonable care of exhibits but will not be responsible for loss or damage.
For the purpose of this show the rules regarding organic mean that the soil and plants are not treated with synthetic commercial fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides during the current growing season.
The Judges’ decisions are final.
Protests: Any protest must be delivered in writing to The Show Committee within 1 hour of The Show being open to the public and must be accompanied by a deposit of £1 which will be refunded if the protest is upheld.
Any matter connected with The Show or notcovered by the rules will be dealt with at the discretion of The Show Committee
It is hoped that the exhibitors will allow their exhibits to be sold at auction for the benefit of The Allotment Association and future Shows Prize money will be paid in the days following The Show.
| Show Judges Vegetables and Fruit: Bernie Atkinson Flowers: Bernie Atkinson Floral Art: Preserves and Baking: Lesley Wilson Artwork and Crafts: John Ridley Photography: |
Vince Elrington Will Smith Lynda Watts
Class A Vegetables and Fruit
A1) 5 Potatoes, round
A2) 5 Potatoes, kidney
A3) 2 Leek, pot. Not more than 6” to the button.
A4) 2 Leeks, trench. To be 9” or over to the button.
A5) 3 Onions from set. Dressed.
A6) 3 Onions from seed. Dressed
A7) 6 Shallots, red
A8) 6 Shallots, other than red
A9) 2 Parsnips
A10) 2 Carrots, long
A11) 2 Carrots, stump rooted
A12) 2 Beetroot, globe
A13) 6 Pod Peas
A14) 6 Broad Beans
A15) 6 French Beans
A16) 6 Runner Beans
A17) 1 Cauliflower
A18) 1 Cabbage, pointed. Dressed.
A19) 1 Cabbage, round. Dressed.
A20) 2 Turnips. Yellow or white
A21) 2 Swedes
A22) 2 Celery, any variety
A23) 2 Lettuce, Any variety
A24) 5 Tomatoes
A25) 1 Cucumber
A26) 1 Marrow, 12 inches max
A27) Collection of vegetables, 2 each of 4 distinct varieties from classes A1 – A26 above
A28) Collection of salad /vegetables no less than 4 different varieties
A29) 1 Vegetable and 1 Flower. Varieties – exhibitor’s choice.
A30) Fruit. A plate of 1 variety OR a collection of mixed varieties.
A31) Collection of organically grown produce (see Show Rules for definition of Organic produce)
A32) Ugly vegetable
A33) Collection 3 varieties of herbs
Class B Flowers *
B1) 3 Dahlias, any variety
B2) 3 Chrysanthemum, any variety
B3) 3 Gladioli
B4) Asters, any number
B5) Sweet Peas. Any number of spikes.
B6) Roses. Any variety. Any container.
B7) Any flowering house plant in a pot
B8) Collection of Mixed Flowers, no less than 4 varieties. Any container.
* All flowers must be grown in Melsonby
Adult Classes C Floral Art **
C1) Floral Arrangement. Design – Theme Dinner Party
C2) Five Flowers (plus any foliage)
C3) Arrangement in a tea cup
C4) Bowl of floating flowers- Red, white and blue
C5) Buttonhole for a wedding
** Shop bought flowers are permitted
Adult Class D Preserves and Baking
D1) Chutney/Pickles/Jelly, 1 jar labelled with type
D2) Jam/Marmalade/Curd/Conserve, 1 jar labelled with type
D3) Sweet Pastry Tart. e.g.: Fruit filled; Bakewell; Treacle
D4) Savoury Quiche
D5) 4 Biscuits or Cookies
D6) 4 Fruit Scones
D7) 4 Cheese Scones
D8) 1 Loaf Cake, any sort. e.g: Dried Fruit; Lemon Drizzle; Banana
D9) 4 individual cakes in cake cases, ie cupcakes, muffins ,butterfly
D10) Traditional Victoria Sponge, max 20cm, filled with jam.
D11) Homemade wine / spirit
D12) 2LB Loaf of Bread
Junior Class D+ Baking
Age 8 and under
D+12) 2 bought decorated mini rolls
D+13) 2 decorated biscuits (can be brought biscuits)
D+14) 2 cakes in baking cases
D+15) 2 scones any variety
Ages 9 – 15
D+16) 2 bought decorated mini rolls
D+17) 2 decorated biscuits (can be brought biscuits)
D+18) 2 cakes in baking cases
D+19) 2 scones any variety
Adult Class E Artwork and Crafts
E1) Painting or drawing. Any medium.
E2) Greetings Card. Any medium. Any theme
E3) Art or craft item made from a kit. Any medium.
E4) An item for use or display in the home or garden, practical or decorative. Any materials. (Merit given for design and originality – no kits please).
E5) Any item made largely from recycled materials.
Junior Class E+ Artwork and Crafts
Age 8 and under
E+11) Make a recycled material animal habitat in a shoe box
E+12) Greetings Card. Any medium. Theme coronation of the King
E+13) Write a poem in your own hand writing with illustrations. Any theme
E+14) Create a tropical plant or animal artwork
E+15) Artwork inspired by or in the style of local artist Lucy Pittaway
Ages 9 – 15
E+17) Make a recycled material animal habitat in a shoe box
E+18) Greetings Card. Any medium. Theme; coronation of the King
E+19) Write a poem in your own hand writing with illustrations. Theme Any theme
E+20) Create a tropical plant or animal artwork
E+21) Artwork inspired by or in the style of local artist Lucy Pittaway
Class F Adult Photography
F1) Architectural
F2) Splash and colour
F3) Reflections
F4) Portrait of a person
F5) Black and white
Junior Class F+ Photography
Age 8 and under
F+11) Favourite toy
F+12) My favourite photo from 2022/2023
Ages 9 – 15
F+13) Photo of person or persons
F+14) My favourite photo from 2022/2023
Please return your entry form to Lynda Watts, 16 East Road Melsonby (Tel 07521916407)
NO LATER THAN 9pm THURSDAY 10th AUGUST 2023.
The full programme and results are available to download below:
Melsonby Community 
