Here are a few guidelines and points that maybe of help when exhibiting, we hope they add to the fun of your day. We are grateful for your entries as they contribute to the fabulous display in the handicraft marquee that is enjoyed by many others who do not have your flair and talent.

• Always read the schedule carefully especially the conditions of entry and the class requirements. Ensure you do what is asked and obey the rules.
• Read the timetable for showday - exhibits must be staged by 8.45am and CANNOT be collected until 4.30pm
• There is no limit to how many entries you can make in any one class
• Exhibits must be made by the named exhibitor
• Exhibits must not have been shown at Bingley Show on a previous occasion
• Exhibits should only be marked with the label supplied (No Names, etc)
• The label supplied must be attached to the exhibit but it does not need to be on the front of the exhibit – it is for the stewards use only.

What will the judges be looking for?...

COOKERY

• External Appearance (colour, shape, uniformity, no cooling tray marks on top)
• Internal Condition (depth of crust, texture, distribution of ingredients)
• Flavour
• Where a class asks for a specific number of items e.g. 4 pieces of traybake, these should be the same size, colour, shape etc
• There are some recipes that should be presented in a particular way
  
  • e.g. Victoria Sandwich Cake sandwiched together with raspberry jam only and sprinkled on top with caster sugar
• Doyleys are provided

PRESERVES

• True flavour and consistency
• Jars should be made of clear glass with no visible commercial/trade marks
• Jar and cover should be correct and suitable for the preservation of the contents
• Jars should be clean and unblemished
• Labels should be attached stating variety, day, month and year of making
• The seal is very important for preserves and can be achieved with
  • a twist top alone
  • a wax disc over the contents and jar top covered with cellophane when contents have cooled
  • Lemon Curd should always be covered with a ‘breathing top’ e.g. a wax disc and a cellophane top

CRAFTS

• Items should be clean
• The design should be suitable for its intended purpose
• Stitch work should be even
• Consideration should be given to the presentation of your entry e.g. framed items may benefit by being displayed so they are not flat on the table i.e. with an empty margarine carton underneath

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Eye appeal
• Colour
• Perspective
• Balance and composition
• Photographs may be mounted and / or framed but this is not necessary / essential
• The photograph including any mount or frame used must not exceed A4 size i.e. 21cm x 29.5cm

The above are all meant as helpful guidelines so that you have confidence to enter.
GOOD LUCK!

To contact a member of the committee for further information either...

email - bingleyshowhandicraft@hotmail.co.uk
or telephone Mrs. Jean Warin - 01274 487433