The Village Show at Keysoe 20+1 Saturday, 4th September 2021 Show to be opened by The Lord Lieutenant Helen Nellis Raffle Refreshments Stalls Open to the public: 2 — 4pm Entry forms available from Penny Heming on 378878 Entry forms to be submitted by 27th August 2021 with appropriate fee to: Ruth Gill, Highfield Lodge, Wybridge, Keysoe, or Penny Heming, Pump Cottage, Keysoe Row East KEYSOE VILLAGE HALL MK44 2JE THE VILLAGE SHOW AT KEYSOE Last year we had everything in place to stage the 20 th Anniversary of The Village Show at Keysoe. This included a forward in the schedule giving the history of the show. Sadly due to circumstances beyond our control, as you all know the show had to be cancelled Unfortunately since writing that piece there have been some changes in the form of losses not due to Covid 19. During 2020 we were very sad to lose 3 of our loyalist supporters since the inception of the show back in 2000. Sheila Pope was a member of the committee from the beginning and as a keen gardener and crafter, we all miss her expertise. William Ward was responsible for allowing us to use his field at the back of the village hall in 2001 and then eventually sold the field to the Parish Council at a fraction of its worth. William, I think it is safe to say, attended every show even when he was in very poor health. Gordon James not only entered every show since the beginning, both in the farmer’s clas- ses and in the fruit and vegetable classes, he also supplied the beautiful sunflowers each year to decorate the stage. All three have left a big gap. We have called this year’s show the 20+1 to mark how long we have been doing this, but also recognising that we have missed a year. The reason for this forward is to explain the show to all those who have moved into our village and are not aware of its history. The original idea came from a resident who knew there had been a horticultural show in the village in previous years, which came to an end with the out - break of WW11. An article was put into the village magazine for interested people to meet up and plan a show. We held a plant sale to raise funds and some local businesses, and individual residents, donated trophies and prizes, and lo and be- hold we had a show. The first event was held using the village hall, the car park and one garden tent. It was so popular that the next year the land owner behind the village hall took down the boundary fence and allow us to use the land. This land has since become 2 the Parish Field. We were then given money by the owner of Palmersport to purchase two large marquees. Over time we have had to replace these and also purchased more to accommodate all the exhibits. Over the years we have kept the idea of a free event for the visitors by holding a seed sale, plant sale and latterly a jumble sale. Our original entry fee for the exhibitors has unfortunately had to be raised from 20p to 25p. Judges are sourced from here, there and everywhere and we try to change them each year. Fortunately they all seem very pleased to come back after a few years or judge a different class. We now have sponsorship from Milton Ernest Garden Centre towards the main prizes; we get help with setting up the field from Colmworth Scouts and from many individuals for which we are very grateful. Our committee still has some original members but in 2020 we were delighted to welcome two new members. Another addition is that we now have our own facebook page which runs throughout the year, with updates on all our events. To access it go to The - Village - Show - At - Keysoe We continue to be very grateful to Keysoe W.I. for all the help we receive from them with refreshments at the show. We are also very grateful to you the public for all the support we receive at all of our events and we hope you enjoy the day and look forward to seeing you again in the future. If you have any comments or queries please feel free to contact any committee member, whose details appear in this schedule. Penny Heming Chairman Village Show Committee 3 A Fun Event for All Free Admission Staging Time: 9 – 10:45 am prompt EXHIBITS ONLY ACCEPTED BETWEEN THESE TIMES Open to the public: 2 – 4 pm ALL EXHIBITS MAY BE REMOVED FROM 4 pm PRESENTATION OF PRIZES AT 4 pm NOTE: Fruit and vegetables will be on sale as you leave COMPETITION FOR A PICTURE OF A SUPER HERO The Village Show Committee asked all the children at Kymbrook School to paint a super hero themed picture for the cover of the 20+1 Village Show schedule with a small prize for the winner in each class. The best picture, in the view of the Committee, would be featured on the front cover of the schedule. The winning entries in each year group are shown on the back of the schedule: Flo Reception Year Ava - Rose Year 2 Keira Year 3 And the overall winner — Beatrice Year 5. Well done to all the children and thank you. The Village Show at Keysoe Committee 4 CHILDREN’S SHOW CLASSES Please read Rule 1 Craft — bunting 7 - 11yrs & 12 - 16 yrs Decorated flower pot 6 yrs and under 5 Decorated biscuits 6 yrs and under 5 pieces of fudge 7 - 11 yrs Gingerbread man 12 - 16 yrs (man, woman or animal) A supplied potato in a pot Open to all ages (No sharp crocks in bottom of pot, please) ( See Note 2) A decorated theatrical mask 7 - 11 yrs & 12 - 16 yrs (blank masks available from Hobbycraft or The Works) Cress in an eggshell 6 yrs and under See Children’s Craft Inspiration Board on Pages 10 — 11 or for more ideas checkout www.pinterest.com 5 ADULT CLASSES Children may also enter the adult classes by paying the fee of 25p per item FLOWER SECTION (Variety to be stated, if known) (See Notes 3, 9, 10, 13, 21 and 22) Cactus Dahlia single bloom (vase to be provided at the Show) Decorative dahlia single bloom (vase to be provided at the Show) Pompon dahlia single bloom (vase to be provided at the Show) Dinner plate dahlia single bloom (vase to be provided at the Show) The winner to be presented with the Robert Pope Memorial Plate Rose single bloom (Vase to be provided at the Show) The winner will be presented with the Robert Elliott Cup for Roses A Gladiolus single specimen (Vase to be provided at the Show) Vase of mixed garden flowers any number (a display) in your own vase CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY ( All photographs to be no larger than 7 x 5 inches ) All classes open to children 11 years & under and 12 - 16 years Open class (max 3 entries per class) Animals (max 3 entries per class) People (max 3 entries per class) Each photograph requires an entry form Names on back of each photograph please 6 A PATIO POT , Not exceeding 14” (35cm) internal measurement ————— - A HOME POTTED PLANT — a chilli __________ A HANGING BASKET Not exceeding 14” (35cm) internal diameter The patio pot, potted plant and hanging basket must be exhibitor’s own work __________ FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ( presented on a paper plate which will be provided)) (Variety to be stated, if known) 3 Apples, Cooking 3 Apples, Eating 3 Pears 3 Plums 3 Tomatoes Truss of Cherry Tomatoes 3 Beetroot 3 Carrots 3 Brown onions 3 Red onions 1 Giant onion (show class) 3 Potatoes 3 Runner beans 3 other vegetables of your own choice, mixed or single variety (See Notes 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 21 and 22 ) 7 HOME PRODUCE A jar of plum jam A jar of chutney* A jar of marmalade *N.B. The winning jar of chutney to be given to Dr. J. Palmer of Palmer Sports —————————————— - Sloe gin Flavoured spirit e.g. Blackberry brandy All exhibited in a clear glass bottle provided by Penny Heming N.B. there are new bottles this year which may be different from those used in previous years. Please do not use old bottles (See Note 7) —————————— - CAKES A one tier decorated Open to all celebration cake Cakes to be presented on a cake board or plate of your choice 3 bread rolls Open to all Rolls to be presented on a paper plate which will be provided 8 ART Open class , any subject, any medium The picture must be able to be hung PHOTOGRAPHY (See Note 10 , 11 and 12 ) All photographs to be no larger than 7 x 5 inches Open class max 3 entries (no people or animals in view) People max. 3 entries Animal max. 3 entries A picture incorporating water max. 3 entries ( Names on back of each photograph , please) All photographs to have been taken in the last TWO years Each photograph requires an entry form and 25p fee 9 10 11 12 13 CRAFT/HOBBIES ( See Notes 4, 8, 10 and 11) A needlework item (hand or machine sewn) (can include unframed cross stitch, hand embroidery and other needlework) Crochet/knitted item (any ply) A Papercraft item A jewellery item (any medium e.g. silver wire, silver clay etc) Wreath (no fresh flowers) (no larger than 40cm and must be able to be hung) A item made from a piece of soft wood — (6ft x 4in x 2in/ 47mm x 100mm x 1830mm) The Wendy Bryans Memorial Trophy is awarded for outstanding Stitchcraft The Bob Bennett trophy will be awarded for the best in the cross stitch class See Adult’s Craft Inspiration Board on Pages 12 — 13 or for more ideas checkout www.pinterest.com 14 FARMER’S CLASS - All varieties to be named and in the container provided 1. Oil seed rape 2. Spring wheat 3. Winter wheat 4. Spring barley 5. Winter barley 6. Beans 15 Notes for Guidance/Show Rules 1. While it is accepted that young children need help with handling tools, in general the exhibited item must be their own work. If parents are seen to be setting up exhibits for their children, points will be deducted. 2. Your pot and potato plant will be supplied with instructions. It will be judged on the weight of potatoes when the pot is emptied at the Show. 3. Oasis can be used to support flowers. 4. If you intend to exhibit a large item in the craft section, please inform a member of the Committee, well in advance of the show, so that appropriate space and/or hanging can be arranged. 5. In the fruit and vegetable classes, stalks should be left on apples, pears, plums and tomatoes. Root vegetables should be trimmed. 6. It is not necessary for all the truss of tomatoes, in the cher- ry tomato class, to be at the same stage of ripeness. 7. Sloe Gin and flavoured spirit to be exhibited in a clear glass bottle which will be provided. 8. The steward may advise on the class to be entered. 9. All exhibits in Flower, Fruit and Vegetable sections shall have been grown in the Exhibitor’s own garden or allotment, and all other exhibits shall be home produced unless otherwise stated. 10. Competitors may enter more than one item in each class (on separate entry form) but will only receive a single award for that class. 16 11. Any item previously exhibited in a competition at this show or any other show is not eligible. 12. Sizes of exhibits where stated, must be complied with. 13. Vegetables and flowers must be clean and the quantity exhibited must be as specified in the schedule. 14. Dishes, baskets, pots, vases, etc. as required, must be provided by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated. 15. All exhibits to be staged and ready for judging by 10:45 am at which time the rooms will be cleared. Only Judges and Officials will remain. 16. All exhibits, whether successful or not, must remain on exhibition until 4 pm. 17. Any case arising, and not provided for in the above rules, shall be decided by the Chairman and Committee and their decision shall be final. 18. The Show Committee does not hold itself responsible for any loss of, or damage to, the exhibitor’s person or property. 19. All cups and trophies will be held for one year only. 20. The Chairman’s Trophy is presented by the Chairman as a personal choice. 21. All fruit and vegetables, home produce and flowers will be sold in aid of the Show unless otherwise stated on the entry form. 22. The use of sprays or other artificial aids is not allowed in the display of produce and flowers. 17 SHOW COMMITTEE Chairman: Penny Heming, Pump Cottage, Keysoe Row East, Keysoe MK44 2JB 378878 penny.heming@btinternet.com Secretary: Elizabeth Landmann, Weir Cottage, Keysoe Row East, Keysoe MK44 2JD 376468 walter.landmann@btinternet.com Treasurer: Ruth Gill, Highfield Lodge, Wybridge. Keysoe, MK44 2HL 708813 ruthegill@googlemail.com Nikki Brealey Kymbrook School House, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe, MK44 2HH 376476 nikki@oliviabea.co.uk Steve Bruce North View, Keysoe Row West, Keysoe MK44 2JF 376490 s.bruce@btinternet.com Bob Howes Maitland Cottage, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe MK44 2JA 376777 r.howes.5@btinternet.com Barbara Legge Vicarage Farm, Church Road, Keysoe MK44 2HW 708633 happyandbarbara@gmail.com Joy Maddison Close Cottage, Riseley Road, Keysoe MK44 2HT 709190 joy.maddison@freeuk.co.uk Chris Morgan Christies, Keysoe Row East, Keysoe MK44 2JB 378954 CNMorgan@hotmail.com Marion Turner Copse Farm, Keysoe Row East, Keysoe, MK44 2JD 376648 marion.e.turner@btinternet.com Alan Woodward Isis Cottage, Keysoe Row East, Keysoe, MK44 2JD 376526 a.woodward105@btinternet.com 18 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2022 Seed sale 8th January Plant sale 23rd April Jumble sale 14th May Village Show 3rd September COME AND ENJOY A FUN DAY AT THE VILLAGE SHOW Any comments or suggestions as to how we could improve the Show would be welcome _________ The Show Committee would like to extend special thanks to the following for their continued support over the years Colmworth Scouts & Trident Explorer Scouts Palmer Sports Milton Ernest Garden Centre I. B. A. Insurance The Crown, Little Staughton Printed by Kall Kwik Business Design & Print 19 BEATRICE - YEAR 5 KEIRA - YEAR 3 FLO - RECEPTION AVA - ROSE - YEAR 2