Children’s Classes

CHILDREN’S SECTION

Section Secretaries – Sue and Tom Alderson
01924 252763

Conditions of Entry

Limited to children 15 years and under on the day of the Show.
Age of exhibitor should appear on ALL entries.
Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and must not be entered in any other class in the Show.
Exhibitors name should NOT appear on the front of the entry. (Secretary reserves the right to cover up any names)
One entry per child per class

Entries can be brought to the Children’s Tent on the Friday before show day between 2:00-4:00pm for early entry. Entries will be accepted on Show day between 8:30 and 10:15am.

All cars must be removed from the Showground by 9:00am

Judging will commence at 10:30am for approximately 1 hour.

Presentation of prizes at 4pm.

No exhibits to be removed until after prize giving.

Entries can be collected from the Children’s Tent between 4:00pm and 5:00pm on the show day.

Baking items will be destroyed if not collected. Art/handicraft items will be kept for one month after the show date if not collected. Parents are responsible for arranging to collect work from the Section Secretary.

Entry –Free
Prizes will be given in each class and for the best overall entry in the Children’s Classes.

Topic for all classes ‘UNDERWATER’

Art

Painting, pencil, felt tips etc

Class
950	Age 3,4
951	Age 5,6
952	Age 7,8
953	Age 9,10,11
954	Age 12,13,14,15

Photography/ICT

These can be digitally enhanced and experimental. Photos must be 6” x 4” minimum and 10” x 8” maximum. Mount optional

Class
955	Age 5,6,7
956	Age 8,9,10,11
957	Age 12, 13,14,15

Handwriting

Piece of writing, (at least 8 lines) with decorative border. Layout, style and neatness to be considered. A song, poem or piece of prose.

Class
958	Age 6,7,8
959	Age 9,10,11
960	Age 12,13,14,15

Handicraft

Creative textiles, knitting, patchwork, hand-made greeting card or postcard, beading work etc.

Class
961	Age 6,7,8
962	Age 9,10,11
963	Age 12,13,14,15

Baking

Age 3 and 4 only – decorate a biscuit.
Over 4s – bake a sponge cake using your own recipe and decorate relating to the given topic.
This will be judged for taste, consistency and decoration.

Class
964	Age 3,4 (decorate a biscuit)
965	Age 5, 6,7,8
966	Age 9,10,11
967	Age 12,13,14,15

Sculpture in a box

Create a Sculpture using a medium of your choice but this must fit inside a regular sized shoebox and be exhibited either in it or on top of it and relate to the given topic.