Highest Points in classes 1-23 to be awarded the BELFAST TELEGRAPH PERPETUAL CUP

Highest Points in classes 14 & 15 to be awarded the CONN PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL

Highest Points in classes 7-11 to be awarded the EDMISTON PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL

Highest Points in classes 4 & 5 to be awarded the DAVIDSON PERPETUAL ROSE CUP

1. House plant grown for foliage 

2. One potted orchid 

3. Any other pot plant in flower 

4. Three hybrid-tea roses, large flowered 

5. Three stems floribunda roses, cluster flowered 

6. Vase of flowering shrubs - may be assorted 

7. One decorative dahlia medium flowered, between 15cms (6”) and 20cms (8”) diameter 

8. Three decorative dahlias, no more than 15cms (6”)

9. Three cactus dahlias, between 10cms (4”) and 25cms (10”)

10. Three miniature ball dahlias, no more than 10cms (4”)

11. Three standard ball dahlias, between 10cms (4”) and 15cms (6”)

12. Four pansies in vase 

13. Four violas in vase 

14. Six stems of mixed sweet pea in vase 

15. Six stems of mixed sweet pea with minimum of 4 flowers per stem 

16. One cactus 

17. One succulent 

18. A perfect but lonely flower in a vase 

19. One potted decorative grass 

20. Three blooms geranium in vase 

21. Three stems of lavender 

22. Outdoor plant in flower - maximum 30cm diameter pot 

23. Three gladioli 

Highest Points in classes 24-33 to be awarded the DIXON PERPETUAL CUP 

Best Arrangement of flowers from classes 24-33 to be awarded the MALSEED PERPETUAL CUP 

24. Wrist corsage for a formal/ wedding 

25. An arrangement using a supermarket or forecourt bunch of flowers. Extra foliage may be added (no more than £7 and price label to be shown) 

26. Arrangement using ‘one’ rose 

27. Arrangement using not more than 5 flowers – no accessories 

28. An arrangement in a jam jar

29. A jug of flowers from the garden 

30. Miniature arrangement not to exceed 10cm x 10cm 

31. An arrangement using foliage only - no flowers 

32. Harvest wreath - no fresh flowers 

33. Table centre without using florists foam / oasis 

Highest Points in classes 34-38 to be awarded the LONGS PERPETUAL CUP 

34. Bottle of red or white wine 

35. Bottle of cider 

36. Bottle of beer or ale 

37. Bottle of gin based liqueur 

38. Bottle of any other liqueur 

Highest Points in classes 39-41 to be awarded the CORONATION PERPETUAL CUP

39. Four bantam eggs

40. Four hen eggs

41. Four duck eggs

Highest Points in classes 42-53 to be awarded the PYPER PERPETUAL CUP

Highest Points for Berry Jams in classes 43,45,46,52 to be awarded the LUCY SPENCE PERPETUAL CUP 

Please use 12 oz (340g) or 1 lb (454g) glass jars with clear covers, no lids unless otherwise stated

42. Marmalade 

43. Gooseberry jam 

44. Blackcurrant jam 

45. Raspberry jam 

46. Strawberry jam 

47. Rhubarb jam 

48. Plum jam 

49. Lemon curd 

50. Jelly - any variety 

51. Chutney - any variety 

52. Freezer jam in clear plastic container (Strawberry or Raspberry) 

53. Pot of honey (metal lid) 

Highest Points in classes 54-67 to be awarded the ARCHIBALD PERPETUAL CUP

54. One soda bread - Not in a loaf tin fruit or plain 

55. One farl soda bread - griddle 

56. One courgette and cheddar soda bread – (See recipe in end section) 

57. One wheaten bread 

58. Four pieces potato bread 

59. One gingerbread - Baked in a 2 lb loaf tin

60. Four fruit scones 

61. Four savoury scones 

62. Fruit loaf (Irish Brack) - Baked in a 2 lb loaf tin 

63. Four pancakes 

64. Any focaccia bread (Variety to be named)

65. Any sourdough bread (Variety to be named)

66. Any gluten free bread (Variety to be named)

67. Brioche - Baked in a 2 lb loaf tin 

Highest Points in classes 68-85 to be awarded the SPENCE PERPETUAL CUP

Highest Points in class 81 to be awarded the CISSIE McINTYRE CUP

68. One carrot cake - baked in a 2 lb loaf tin

69. One cherry cake 

70. One fruit tart 

71. One illusion cake (a cake designed to look like another object) 

72. One chocolate cake - filled and decorated

73. One coffee sandwich - filled and decorated

74. One child’s birthday cake 

75. One Victoria sandwich 

76. One madeira cake 

77. One parsnip & hazelnut cake – MALE ENTRANTS ONLY (See recipe in end section) 

78. Four bakewell slices 

79. One banana cake 

80. Four no bakes 

81. Four shortbread biscuits 

82. Four brookies 

83. Four pieces of lemon drizzle traybake 

84. Four flapjacks 

85. Four butterfly cakes 

Highest Points in classes 86-104 to be awarded the W. BURNS PERPETUAL CUP

Winner of class 103 to be awarded the HART CUP

86. Four stalks of parsley in water 

87. Four onions - grown from sets 

88. Six pods of French beans 

89. Six pods of runner beans 

90. One gourd/pumpkin 

91. Any purple vegetable 

92. One pepper – any variety 

93. Two courgettes 

94. One cucumber 

95. One vegetable marrow 

96. Four coloured potatoes – variety to be named 

97. Four white potatoes – variety to be named 

98. Three carrots 

99. Three parsnips 

100. Two leeks 

101. Three beetroot 

102. Collection of herbs – shown in separate containers on a tray 

103. Tray of vegetables – not more than four kinds and two herbs (no tomatoes) 

104. “Disaster class” - A vegetable that has gone wrong 

Highest Points in classes 105-112 to be awarded the DAVIDSON PERPETUAL CUP

105. Four stalks of rhubarb 

106. Four tomatoes excluding beef tomatoes 

107. Four beef tomatoes 

108. Four Victoria plums 

109. Four cooking apples 

110. Four dessert apples 

111. Four pears 

112. A dish of soft fruit (may be mixed) not listed above in 105-111 

CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS ON SHOW DAY

CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School

113. A decorated boiled egg 

114. Posy of flowers in a jam jar 

115. Grow some cress in an unusual container 

116. Finger painting of a flower on an A4 page 

CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School

CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS ON SHOW DAY

117. Decorated kitchen roll tube 

118. A monster made from vegetables 

119. Create a picture including a sunflower - paint, crayon, pencil or marker. A4 max size.

120. A sweetie necklace 

CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School

CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS ON SHOW DAY

Highest Points in classes 121-125 to be awarded the JAMISON PERPETUAL CUP

121. Three no bakes

122. Fill a small matchbox with 6 interesting items and list them

123. Create a picture of “My Favourite Place” - paint, crayon, pencil or marker. A4 max size

124. Your own design of a monster made from Lego to fit on an A4 page

125. Any craft item, e.g. any item of knitting, crochet, sewing, wood craft, Hamma beads etc. 

CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School

CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS ON SHOW DAY

Highest Points in classes 126-130 to be awarded the PEARL PERPETUAL CUP

126. Three no bakes 

127. Create a picture titled “On Holiday” - Paint, Crayon, Pencil or Marker. A4 max size

128. Your own design of a vehicle made from Lego to fit on an A4 page 

129. A mask made from a paper plate

130. Any craft item, e.g. any item of knitting, crochet, sewing, wood craft, Hamma beads etc. 

CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School

CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS ON SHOW DAY

Highest Points in classes 131-135 to be awarded the ROBERTSON PERPETUAL CUP

131. Three no bakes

132. Original poem “On Holiday” (At least 4 lines)

133. Original photograph “Having A Party ” un-mounted not to exceed 8”x6” 

134. A collage of an owl A4 max size 

135. Any craft item, e.g. any item of knitting, crochet, sewing, wood craft, Hamma beads etc. 

CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School

CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS ON SHOW DAY

Highest Points in classes 136-140 to be awarded the CRAIG PERPETUAL CUP 

136. Three cruffins using bought croissant dough 

137. Create a picture incorporating a local landmark - paint, crayon, pencil or marker. A4 max size 

138. Original photograph “Into The Blue ” un-mounted not to exceed 8”x6” 

139. Upcycled item – save something from the blue bin and upcycle it 

140. Any craft item, e.g. any item of knitting, crochet, sewing, wood craft, Hamma beads etc. 

CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School

CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS ON SHOW DAY

Highest Points in classes 141-145 to be awarded the BOGGS CUP 

141. Three Carmelitas 

142. Original picture “Our Landscape”- paint, crayon, chalk, pencil or marker. A4 maximum size. 

143. Original photograph “Patterns” un-mounted not to exceed 8”x6” 

144. A dreamcatcher 

145. Any craft item, e.g. any item of knitting, crochet, sewing, wood craft, Hamma beads etc 

Highest Points in classes 146-151 to be awarded the ANNEXE PERPETUAL CUP

Framed or unframed - ready to hang

146. Sketching 

147. Watercolour 

148. Oils 

149. Mixed medium 

150. Acrylic 

151. Any other Medium 

Highest Points in classes 152-153 to be awarded the BEST WESTERN WHITE HORSE CUP 

152. Poem “Imagine The World To Be Different” minimum 8 lines and maximum 24 lines 

153. Short story “Did You Hear?” – 500 to 1000 words 

To be submitted in advance to the Secretary: Mrs Hester Craig, by Saturday 31st August 

Highest Points in classes 154- 160 to be awarded the EGLINTON DIY PERPETUAL CUP

Original photograph unmounted and not to exceed 8” x 6” 

154. Three colours 

155. A walk in the woods 

156. Seaside 

157. Under construction 

158. In full bloom 

159. Circles and wheels 

160. Say cheese! 

DAY CENTRE ATTENDEES ONLY 

Highest Points in classes 161 -169 to be awarded the VARIETY STORE PERPETUAL CUP 

161. Any article incorporating needlework 

162. Any article made with yarn 

163. A Picture using natural materials /dried foods 

164. A decorated shell or stone 

165. Any item of craft incorporating buttons / beads 

166. Any article wood

167. Any article diamond painting 

168. A piece of handmade jewellery made from any material

169. Any handicraft article not covered in the above classes. 

Highest Points in classes 170-179 to be awarded the DOWD PERPETUAL CUP

Highest Points in classes 180-195 to be awarded the WHITE PERPETUAL CUP 

170. Hand-knitted garment in fine yarn ( 2, 3 or 4 ply )

171. Hand-knitted adult’s garment in Aran style 

172. Hand-knitted child’s garment in double knitting 

173. Hand-knitted item in chunky or bulkier yarn 

174. Amigurumi character not greater than 20 cms in height 

175. A crocheted baby present using DK yarn

176. Any article fine crochet 

177. A crocheted garment (not cotton yarn)

178. A crocheted cushion 

179. Wall hanging using yarn any weight- not greater than 50cms x 50cms 

180. A quilted mug mat 

181. A patchwork / quilted bag 

182. A 12” patchwork square – not backed or quilted - any pattern 

183. Any small item showing free motion quilting (home machine) 

184. Any article featuring appliqué 

185. Cross stitch - Aida (reverse to be visible) 

186. Any article using felting technique 

187. Any article embroidery (reverse to be visible) 

188. Any article tapestry (reverse to be visible) 

189. One piece of hand-made jewellery 

190. Soft toy – from fabric or yarn 

191. A small item of decoupage 

192. A handmade bookmark 

193. A handmade greetings card 

194. Something new from something old (fabric or yarn item - identify the original items used) 

195. Any handicraft article not covered in the above classes 

Highest Points in classes 196-199 to be awarded the EGLINTON ANNUAL SHOW CUP

196. Any article of handmade Pottery 

197. Any article wood 

198. A small up-cycled item 

199. Any article showing craft work not covered in the above classes 

Courgette & Cheddar Soda Bread (Class 56) 

Ingredients

400g self-raising flour

2 medium courgettes

50g rolled oat

1 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

75g mature cheddar, grated

small bunch thyme, leaves only

284ml buttermilk

1 tbsp clear honey

1 egg, beaten 

Method 

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and dust a baking sheet with a little flour. 

Place a box grater on top of a clean tea towel and coarsely grate the courgettes. Lift the corners of the tea towel and, holding it over the sink, twist to compact the courgettes and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. 

Put the flour, oats, bicarbonate of soda and 1 tsp fine salt in a large bowl. Save a little of the cheddar for the top and add the remainder to a jug along with the thyme, courgette, buttermilk and honey. 

Pour into the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to clump together, then tip onto a work surface and knead briefly to bring all the loose bits together. 

Shape into a round loaf and place on the baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Use a sharp knife to score a deep cross on top of the loaf, then bake for 40 mins until deep golden brown. 

Parsnip and Hazelnut Loaf Cake (Class 77) - Male Entrants Only 

Ingredients 

100g blanched or unblanched hazlenuts 

200g butter 

50g full fat soft cheese

200g light soft brown sugar 

3 eggs 

200g self raising flour 

2 tsp baking powder 

1 lemon , zested 

2 tsp vanilla extract 

250g parsnips (about 2 or 3 parsnips) coarsely grated

For the icing 

25g softened butter 

70g Icing sugar 

70g full fat soft cheese 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 tsp maple syrup 

Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin and heat oven to 108C / 160 fan /gas 4 

Tip the hazelnuts into a dry frying pan and toast over medium heat. 

Put 25g of toasted hazelnuts aside for decoration and leave the rest to cool. 

Using the same pan melt the butter, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns brown – do not let it burn. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly 

Tip the 75g of toasted hazelnuts into a food processor and blitz until roughly ground but not smooth. Add the butter, soft cheese, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, lemon zest, vanilla and a pinch of salt and blitz again until smooth and creamy. 

Tip the grated parsnips into a bowl and fold in the batter. Scrape the mixture into the tin and level the surface. 

Bake in centre of oven for about 50 mins until risen, golden and a skewer comes out clean. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely. 

To make the icing, beat butter and icing sugar together until smooth and then add the cheese and vanilla. Spread the icing on top of the cake and roughly chop the hazelnuts to scatter on top. Drizzle with maple syrup.