Village Show Competition Categories 2025Competitions Categories
Only open to all Residents in the Church Parishes of Ipplepen and Torbryan
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Section A: Parishioners’ Classes
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Open to all Residents in the Church Parishes of Ipplepen and Torbryan
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p
Vegetables
All Potatoes and Tomatoes to be shown on white plates.
Cat No. |
Description |
A1 |
One vegetable marrow, not more than 15” (38cm) long. |
A2 |
One cabbage. |
A3 |
One lettuce. |
A4 |
Three carrots, 4” (10cm) tops. |
A5 |
Three beetroot, 4” (10cm) tops. |
A6 |
Three kinds of herbs, 3 of each kind. |
A7 |
Three onions. |
A8 |
Four potatoes, other than white. |
A9 |
Four potatoes, white. |
A10 |
Two courgettes, 4” to 6” (10cm to 15cm) long. |
A11 |
Six pods of broad beans. |
A12 |
Six dwarf French beans. |
A13 |
Six runner beans. |
A14 |
Six pods of peas. |
A15 |
Six shallots. |
A16 |
Tomatoes, single truss, as grown, not necessarily ripened. |
A17 |
Any other vegetable, three of one kind. |
A18 |
Basket or tray of vegetables: any number, maximum 20” x 20” (51cm x 51cm) - WR Johns Memorial cup to be awarded to winner. |
Fruit
Frank Crimp Cup best Fruit Exhibit in Section A
Cat No. |
Description |
A19 |
Three apples - to be shown on a white plate. |
A20 |
Three sticks rhubarb. |
A21 |
Six bunches of redcurrants - to be shown on a white plate. |
A22 |
Six blackcurrants - to be shown on a white plate. |
A23 |
Six gooseberries - to be shown on a white plate. |
A24 |
Six raspberries - to be shown on a white plate with stems. |
Flowers
Flower pots to be not more than 8” (20cm) in diameter.
The Dave Hatten Memorial Cup will be awarded for the most outstanding bloom.
Cat No. |
Description |
A25 |
Pot plant, flowering - not orchid. |
A26 |
Fern, grown in pot. |
A27 |
One specimen spike gladiolus. |
A28 |
One specimen dahlia - 2 flowers. |
A29 |
Vase of three hydrangeas. |
A30 |
Standard or half-standard fuchsia. |
A31 |
Bush fuchsia. |
A32 |
Geranium grown in pot |
A33 |
One orchid. |
A34 |
Three sprays, ramblers, floribunda or polyantha roses. |
A35 |
Pot plant, foliage. |
A36 |
Vase of six annuals or perennials. |
A37 |
Vase of sweet peas, nine spikes, mixed. |
A38 |
Six pansies, any variety, to be shown on a board. |
A39 |
Four rose blooms. |
A40 |
One rose bloom. |
A41 |
Vase or bowl of garden flowers, grown by exhibitor. Number of varieties to count |
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See page 49 for details of A42 - A43A Please note: Entries for Gardens to be in by Friday 27th June 2025 |
A42 |
Competition for Best Garden in the Village. Taken into consideration along with overall appearance will be whether it is wildlife friendly and sustainability.Society Trophy. |
A43 |
Competition for Best Established Village Allotment. Parish Council Cup to be awarded. |
A43A |
New Allotment - taken on in last 3 years. |
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(Note: no entries are required for allotments, all will be judged.) |
Floral Art
Artificial flowers are not acceptable. Please state rough size of arrangement to allow sufficient room for all entries on the table.
Cat No. |
Description |
A44 |
"Pretty in Pink" |
A45 |
A Lady’s Corsage |
A46 |
“Into the Woods” – An arrangement to include wood or bark, can contain flowers and foliage. Any size. |
A47 |
“Itsy bitsy” - A petite arrangement. Overall size not to exceed 10cm x 10cm |
A48 |
“The Shoreline” – An arrangement any size. |
A49 |
“Where did you get that Hat” - An arrangement of flowers on a hat, any size. |
A50 |
"Time for a Cuppa” – An arrangement in a cup and saucer. Overall size not to exceed 20cm x 20cm. |
A51 |
“Story Time” – An arrangement to compliment your favourite book. Book can be placed alongside arrangement or be incorporated within the arrangement. |
Domestic
All baking entries are to be shown on white plates and covered in clingfilm.
All preserves to have wax discs & cellophane caps.
Cat No. |
Description |
A52 |
Jar of strawberry jam (Prizes given by Mrs H Luscombe, Ipplepen). |
A53 |
Jar of raspberry jam. |
A54 |
Victoria sandwich, jam filled. (Recipe: 6oz (175g) margarine, 3 eggs, 6oz (175g) caster sugar, 6oz (175g) self raising flour, 7”(18cm) tin). |
A55 |
Four butterfly cakes. |
A56 |
Four cheese scones - 2½in (6cm) plain cutter. |
A57 |
Four plain scones - 2½in (6cm) plain cutter. |
A58 |
Handmade white plaited loaf. |
A59 |
Loaf of brown bread, made in a bread machine. |
A60 |
Four bread rolls. |
A61 |
Four decorated cup-cakes. Judged on decoration only. |
A62 |
Four sausage rolls. |
Section B: All-Comers’ Classess
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Open to All-Comers
Other Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p.
Vegetables
Other Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p .
WR Johns Memorial Cup awarded to the winner of B122
Cat No. |
Description |
B100 |
One vegetable Marrow, not more than 15” (38cm) long. |
B101 |
One cabbage. |
B102 |
One cucumber. |
B103 |
One truss of tomatoes. |
B104 |
Five stems of parsley. |
B105 |
Collection of three kinds of herbs, three of each kind. |
B106 |
Three courgettes, 4” to 7” (10cm to 18cm) long. |
B107 |
Three carrots, 4” (10cm) tops. |
B108 |
Three onions. |
B109 |
Three beetroot, 4” (10cm) tops. |
B110 |
Two leeks. |
B111 |
Five potatoes, other than white. |
B112 |
Five potatoes, white. |
B113 |
Collection of potatoes, three varieties, three of each kind. |
B114 |
Four potatoes, four varieties on one plate, variety to be named. |
B115 |
Six pods of peas. Prizes donated by Mr K Bennett. |
B116 |
Six pods of broad beans. Prizes donated by Mr K Bennett. |
B117 |
Six runner beans. |
B118 |
Six dwarf French beans. |
B119 |
Nine shallots. |
B120 |
Four tomatoes. |
B121 |
Any other vegetable, two of one kind. |
B122 |
Collection of four kinds of vegetables, numbers as in class, maximum 42” by 24” (107cm by 61cm). WR Johns Memorial Cup awarded to winner. |
Fruit
Cat No. |
Description |
B123 |
Nine blackcurrants - to be shown on a white plate. |
B124 |
Nine raspberries, with stems - to be shown on a white plate. |
B125 |
Three sticks of rhubarb. |
B126 |
Collection of soft fruit, three kinds, nine of each - to be shown on a white plate. |
B127 |
Any other fruit - to be shown on a white plate. |
Flowers
The Margaret Kemp Memorial Cup will be awarded to the winner of B146.
Flower pots to be not more than 8” (20cm) in diameter.
Hanging baskets will be displayed outside the marquee.
Cat No. |
Description |
B128 |
Vase of six sweet peas. |
B129 |
Vase of 12 sweet peas. |
B130 |
One begonia, grown in pot. |
B131 |
Sunflower, without stalk. |
B132 |
Vase of two spikes of gladioli. |
B133 |
Vase of two spikes of gladioli, small flowered. |
B134 |
Vase of decorative shrubs, three varieties, no fewer than two of each. |
B135 |
Vase of six annuals or perennials. |
B136 |
Vase of three sprays of any ramblers, floribunda or polyantha roses. |
B137 |
A gentleman’s buttonhole. |
B138 |
Vase of four rose blooms. |
B139 |
One rose bloom. |
B140 |
Vase of three dahlias. |
B141 |
Vase of three hydrangeas. |
B142 |
Vase of three antirrhinums. |
B143 |
Standard or half-standard fuchsia. |
B144 |
Pot plant, foliage. |
B145 |
Unusual pot plant. |
B146 |
Bush fuchsia (Margaret Kemp Memorial Cup). |
B147 |
Six pansies, any variety, to be shown on a board. |
B148 |
Geranium, grown in a pot. |
B149 |
Cactus or succulent plant. |
B150 |
Three pot plants, all different. |
B151 |
Hanging basket for all round effect, flowers or foliage, any variety. |
B152 |
Hanging basket for all round effect, flowers or foliage, one medium. |
Floral Art
Artificial flowers are not acceptable. Sizes to be overall (to include container).
Cat No. |
Description |
B153 |
“Petite arrangement” - Overall size not to exceed 10cm x 10cm. |
B154 |
“Eternal Flame” – An arrangement to include UNLIT candles, any size. |
B155 |
“Wood, Bark and Leaves” – An arrangement of foliage ONLY, any size. |
B156 |
An arrangement to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe, any size. |
Domestic
All baking entries are to be shown on white plates and covered in clingfilm.
All preserves are to have a wax discs & cellophane caps.
Cat No. |
Description |
B158 |
Jar of chutney. |
B159 |
Jar of strawberry jam. |
B160 |
Jar of marmalade. |
B161 |
Jar of raspberry jam. |
B162 |
Jar of honey. |
B163 |
Jar of lemon curd. |
B164 |
Millionaires shortbread. |
B165 |
Four fruit scones - 2½in (6cm) fluted cutter. |
B166 |
Six cheese straws. |
Domestic
Cat No. |
Description |
B167 |
Quiche with a filling of cook's choice. |
B168 |
Four sausage rolls. |
B169 |
Four chocolate chip muffins. |
B170 |
Coffee and walnut cake. |
B171 |
One round of shortbread. |
B172 |
Jam filled Swiss roll. |
B173 |
Fruit cake. Recipe: 4oz (110g) butter or margarine, pinch of salt, 4oz (110g) caster sugar, 8oz (225g) self raising flour, 8oz (225g) mixed fruit, 2oz (50g) cherries (chopped), two eggs, a little milk, creaming method, 7” (18cm) round tin. |
B174 |
Apple pie |
B175 |
One Cornish pasty 18cm. |
B176 |
Lemon drizzle cake. Own recipe. |
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B178 |
Three domestic chicken eggs. |
B179 |
Three domestic bantam eggs. |
B180 |
Three domestic pullet eggs. |
Homemade Wine, Beer, Liqueurs & Cordial.
Homemade Wine, Beer, Cider, Liqueurs & Cordial
Wine (B181 to B183): Must be exhibited in clear, unbranded glass bottles of approx. 75cl capacity with rounded, not sloping shoulders. Wine bottles should be filled so that the air space between the bottom of the cork and the surface of the wine to be 1⁄2 inch (12mm).
Corks - only corks with flanged stoppers with white plastic tops to be used.
Beer (B184) and Cider (B185): Must be exhibited in brown glass bottles of 500 – 570cl
capacity, without distinguishing or commercial marks on the glass. Bottles must be capped using gold coloured metallic crown caps or screw tops, and filled to leave an air space of 1 inch. Safety interests dictate an air space of less than 1⁄2 inch is acceptable and competitors should ensure that the pressure in the bottles is not excessive. Sediment will be allowed, but beers and ciders must not be artificially carbonated.
Liqueur (B186): Must be exhibited in clear, unbranded glass bottles of 50cl capacity, with round shoulders. Bottles should be filled to allow 1 inch between the cork and the top of the fluid. No sediment allowed.
Cordial (B187) - Must be exhibited in clear, unbranded glass bottle of approximately 75cl.
Cat No. |
Description |
B181 |
White wine. |
B182 |
Rosé wine. |
B183 |
Red wine. |
B184 |
Beer. |
B185 |
Cider. |
B186 |
Liqueur. |
B187 |
Elderflower Cordial. |
Section C: All-Comers’ Classes
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Open to All-Comers. Entrant’s name must not appear on exhibits.
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p.
Handicraft - All Comers
(Enquiries to Handicraft Secretary 01803 814224) The Janet Mason Handicraft Cup will be awarded to the winner of C213.
Note: All handicrafts to have been completed within the last twelve months
Cat No. |
Description |
C201 |
Embroidery in Frame of Flowers or Countryside. |
C202 |
Patchwork Baby Quilt |
C203 |
Knitted or Crocheted Toy Animal |
C204 |
Cushion Cover – any medium |
C205 |
Cross Stitch Picture in a frame. |
C206 |
Felted Item. |
C207 |
Handmade Toy or Novelty for an Adult. |
C208 |
Handmade Bag. |
C209 |
Scarf for Summer any Medium. |
C210 |
Crochet Item. |
C211 |
Handmade Knitted Item. |
C212 |
Piece of Handmade Jewellery. |
C213 |
Handmade Greeting Card |
C214 |
Papercrafts – Quilling, Paperfolding, Parchment or Paper Cutting |
C215 |
Decorated Flower Pot |
C216 |
Decorated Pebble |
C217 |
Your Challenge to make a Recycled Item. |
C218A |
Any item of handicraft not mentioned above maximum size 12” x 12” (30 cm x 30 cm) |
C218B |
WI Class for Pat Tozer Cup - Design a card to celebrate the Ipplepen WI's 80th anniversary this year |
Handicraft - Children 16 & Under
Age must be stated on each entry
Cat No. |
Description |
C219 |
Collage of a Bird or Animal |
C220A |
Decorated Birthday Card |
C220B |
Item of Handicraft any medium – Under 10 years. |
C221 |
Item of Handicraft any medium – Under 10 - 16 years. |
Art - All Comers
Amateur entries only. Classes by medium. Please specify size on entry form.
Cat No. |
Description |
C222 |
Watercolour |
C223 |
Oil/acrylic |
C224 |
Pastel |
C225 |
Pencil sketch |
C226 |
Wax Art |
C227 |
Freestyle (any medium). |
C228 |
Sculpture or carving (any medium). |
C229 |
Collage |
C230 |
Calligraphy |
C231 |
Graphic Art Comic - as in the style of Manga, Pop Art, Banksy type graffiti or, graphic novel page. |
Art - Children 16 & Under
Age must be stated on each entry.
Cat No. |
Description |
C232 |
Freestyle, any medium - under 10 years. |
C233 |
Freestyle, any medium - 10 to 16 years. |
Photography - All Comers
A Photography Cup will be awarded by the judges for the best photograph in the Show.
Entries should comply with the following:
1) Taken on film or digital camera by the entrant and must not infringe any copyright.
2) Presented as prints on photo-quality paper.
3) Up to a maximum of A4 size (30cm x 21cm).
4) Unmounted and unframed but can include an unprinted (white) margin up to 1/2 inch (12.5mm).
5) Entries can have been taken at any time but must not have been previously entered at the Ipplepen Show.
6) Entrant’s name and category number to be written on the reverse of each photograph.
All Comers. Max A4, using photo quality paper.
Cat No. |
Description |
C234 |
Fairy Tale of Ipplepen …. a photograph showing the festive season in or around Ipplepen |
C235 |
New Life …. a photograph which depicts the awakening of the natural world in Springtime |
C236 |
It’s a Small World … a photograph showing the world in miniature |
C237 |
Mechanical Marvel … a photograph showing machinery or a building |
C238 |
AI Generated … a photograph which has been generated or enhanced using AI |
Photography - Children 16 & Under
Details as for C234 to C238
Cat No. |
Description |
C239 |
‘It’s Christmas’ …. a photograph showing a Christmas memory |
C240 |
Signs of Spring …. a photograph showing the natural world waking from winter |
C241 |
Man Made … a photograph of a building or a machine |
C242 |
Animal Magic … a photograph of a pet |
C243 |
AI Generated … a photograph which has been generated or enhanced using AI |
Woodwork - All Comers
Items may include non-wooden fixtures. Please specify the size on the application form.
Don Hearder Cup - Awarded by the judges for the Best woodwork exhibit in the Show
£20 Axminster Voucher for judges choice, kindly sponsored by Tom Hooker Bespoke Furniture & Joinery.
Cat No. |
Description |
C248 |
Woodwork (any wooden item not exclusively worked on a lathe) |
C249 |
Woodturning (any turned wooden item). |
Section D: Children’s Classes
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Classes D300-D330 are for children resident in the Church Parishes of Ipplepen and Torbryan or attending
Ipplepen Primary School (or former pupils). Entrant’s name must not appear on the exhibit.
Prize for best in section donated by Judy Dewhirst.
Boy (in memory of Dennis Barton) - 1st: £5, 2nd: £3, 3rd: £2.
Girl (in memory of Joan Turner) - 1st: £5, 2nd: £3, 3rd: £2.
Other Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p. Highly Commended 30p.
Children - Age must be stated on each entry. Children’s flowers are to be arranged in the tent on the morning of the Show,
between 8.00am and 10.00am under the supervision of a steward.
Children's Classes
Classes D300-D330 are for children resident in the Church Parishes of Ipplepen and Torbryan or attending Ipplepen Primary School (or former pupils). Entrant’s name must not appear on the exhibit.
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p. Highly Commended 30p.
Boy in any age group – Denis Barton Memorial kindly donated by Judy Dewhirst
1st - £3, 2nd - £2, 3rd - £1
Girl in any age group – Joan Turner Memorial kindly donated by Judy Dewhirst
1st - £3, 2nd - £2, 3rd - £1
3 to 4 years
Cat No. |
Description |
D300 |
Painting of flowers, any medium, maximum 14” x 18” (35cm x 45cm). |
D301 |
A Butterfly made from Clay/ Plasticine/play-doh. |
D302 |
Collage of a face/head (using a paper plate). |
D303 |
Colour a poster. Set poster (Copies available from Saplings/Primary School). |
D304 |
Make and decorate a party hat. |
D305 |
Two decorated rich tea biscuits using edible decorations. |
5 to 6 years
Cat No. |
Description |
D306 |
Picture produced by printing (leaves, vegetable, bark, etc.), maximum 14” x 18” (35cm x 45cm). |
D307 |
Garden flowers arranged in a tumbler. |
D308 |
Animal created from vegetables and/or fruit. |
D309 |
A flower made from plasticine or play-doh. |
D310 |
Model of a car made from junk |
D311 |
Make and decorate a party hat. |
7 to 8 years
Cat No. |
Description |
D313 |
Design a cover for your favourite book, maximum A4, folded. |
D314 |
Flowers arranged in a tumbler. |
D315 |
Animal created from vegetables and/or fruit. |
D316 |
A printed nature scene using a variety of objects (A4 size). |
D317 |
An object you may see in the garden. Created from junk (size no bigger than A4 base). |
D318 |
Vase of 6 handmade paper flowers. |
D319 |
A decorated peg doll. Collect your peg from school. |
9 to 11 years
Cat No. |
Description |
D320 |
A piece of handmade jewellery. |
D321 |
Flowers arranged in an unusual container, maximum A5 base. |
D322 |
Handwriting. Set piece on plain paper. (Copies and guideline available from the Primary School). |
D323 |
Design a cover for your favourite book, maximum A4, folded. |
D324 |
Decorated plant pot. |
D325 |
Animal created out of fruit and/or vegetables. |
D326 |
Two different handmade flowers, any medium. |
12 to 16 years
Cat No. |
Description |
D327 |
Decorated keepsake box with a woodland theme. |
D328 |
Flowers arranged in an unusual container, maximum A5 base. |
D329 |
Design a birthday card. |
D330 |
Flower arrangement in a cup and saucer. |
D331 |
A piece of handmade jewellery. |
Open to All-Comers
Children 16 & Under
Cat No. |
Description |
D332 |
Victoria Sandwich, Jam filled, shown on a white plate. Recipe: 6oz (175g) margarine, 3 eggs, 6oz (175g) caster sugar, 6oz (175g) self-raising flour, 7”(18cm) tin. |
D333 |
Make and decorate a gingerbread person. Any recipe. Prizes: £5, £3 and £2 donated by the Women’s Institute. |
D334 |
Flowers and foliage in a vase, arranged in the tent. Space 18” x 18” (45cm x 45cm), to include container. |
D335 |
Miniature garden on a dinner plate. |
D336 |
Design a flag to celebrate 80th Anniversary of VE Day |
D337 |
A piece of computer-generated art printed on A4 paper and mounted (own work). |
D339 |
Longest dandelion root. |
D340 |
A decorated egg. |
D341 |
A homemade sock puppet of an “Alien Monster”. |
D342 |
A pressed flower picture. |
D343 |
The tallest sunflower grown in a pot. |
D344 |
Picture, drawing, painting any medium Celebrating 80th Anniversary of VE Day |
D345 |
Woodwork - any item predominantly made from wood. |
Section N: Novices
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Open to All-Comers not having previously won First Prize in the Class
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p
Novices
Open to All-Comers not having previously won First Prize in the Class.
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p.
Vegetables
Cat No. |
Description |
N400 |
Six pods of broad beans. |
N401 |
Three potatoes, any colour or shape - to be shown on a white plate. |
N402 |
Three beetroot, 4” (10cm) tops. |
N403 |
Three onions, with tops and roots. |
N404 |
Single truss of tomatoes - to be shown on a white plate. |
N405 |
Collection of four vegetables, one of each kind. |
N406 |
Three stems of parsley in a jam jar. |
Fruit
Cat No. |
Description |
N407 |
Six raspberries - to be shown on a white plate. |
N408 |
Seven blackcurrants - to be shown on a white plate. |
N409 |
Three of any other fruit - to be shown on a white plate. |
N410 |
Three sticks of rhubarb. |
Flowers
Cat No. |
Description |
N411 |
One pot plant, pot less than 8” (20cm) in diameter. |
N412 |
Vase of flowers, not more than six stems, two or more kinds. |
N413 |
Vase of sweet peas, six spikes. |
N414 |
One rose bloom. |
Domestic
All baking entries are to be shown on white plates and covered in clingfilm.
All preserves to have wax discs & cellophane caps.
Cat No. |
Description |
N415 |
Jar of honey. |
N416 |
Four plain scones - 2½in (6cm) plain cutter. |
N417 |
Four muffins of your choice. |
N418 |
Six cheese straws. |
N419 |
Four plain flapjacks. |
N420 |
Victoria sandwich, jam filled (Recipe: 6oz (175g) margarine, 3 eggs, 6oz (175g) caster sugar, 6oz (175g) self raising flour, 7”(18cm) tin). |
Section S: Special Competitions
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Best Village Garden (A42)
To be judged week beginning 30th June 2025.
Society Trophy awarded to the winner.
Prizes of £6 for 1st, £5 for 2nd and £4 for 3rd .
Best Village Allotment (A43 & A43A)
To be judged week beginning 30th June 2025.
Ipplepen Parish Council Cup awarded to the winner.
Prizes of £4 for 1st, £3.50 for 2nd and £2.50 for 3rd .
Best Presentation of Stall / Attraction by a Village Society
Judging to take place from 1.30pm onwards.
Fermoy’s Trophy to be awarded to winners.
Classic & Vintage Vehicles
Entries to David Brown - Brown.david@btinternet.com