109th POYNTON SHOW

Saturday 29th

August 2009

the new

CREATIVE

HOBBIES

SCHEDULE and ENTRY FORM

Art – Handicrafts & Hobbies – Cookery – Wine – Photography

For further details about the show and other schedules please contact

The Show Office, 220 Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire. SK12 7RQ. 01625 872065

Or visit the Show Caravan on the Co-op Car Park, two weeks before the show date.

www.poyntonshow.co.uk

Contents PAGE NO:

Introduction 1 Information for Exhibitors 2 Entry Form 3 Trophies 4- 5

Class No: 1 FAMILY or GROUP COMPETITION 6 Make a scarecrow based on a television character 2 - 8 ART - Adult 7 9 - 21 ART – 16 years and under 8 22 - 32 HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES - Adult 9 33 - 48 HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES 10 - 11 16 years and under 49 - 66 COOKERY - Adult 12 - 13 67 - 81 COOKERY – 16 years and under 14 - 15 82 - 91 WINE 16 - 17 92 - 100 PHOTOGRAPHY – Adult 18 101 - 105 PHOTOGRAPHY – 16 years and under 19

Contents PAGE NO:

Introduction 1 Information for Exhibitors 2 Entry Form 3 Trophies 4- 5

Class No: 1 FAMILY or GROUP COMPETITION 6 Make a scarecrow based on a television character 2 - 8 ART - Adult 7 9 - 21 ART – 16 years and under 8 22 - 32 HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES - Adult 9 33 - 48 HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES 10 - 11 16 years and under 49 - 66 COOKERY - Adult 12 - 13 67 - 81 COOKERY – 16 years and under 14 - 15 82 - 91 WINE 16 - 17 92 - 100 PHOTOGRAPHY – Adult 18 101 - 105 PHOTOGRAPHY – 16 years and under 19

Creative Hobbies have fun, join in!

try something different, uncover new skills…

the creative hobbies section is for you!

Committee Section Leader: Fiona Taylor

Deputy Section Leader: Chris Teal

Committee Members: Hazel Lunt, Helen Tew, Hilda Hallworth Stacey Taylor, Dale Spencer, Jen Holmes

Judges

Appointed each year

What to do: Entries

• Complete the entry form on page 3, tear out and post to the Show

Office or hand in to the Show Caravan on the Co-op car park. • Entries must be received no later than 5.00pm Thursday before

Show Day.

• Additional entry forms from the Show Office or Poynton

Information Centre Delivery of Exhibits

• To the Creative Hobbies Marquee between 5.30 – 8.00pm, Friday

evening or between 7.00 – 8.00am on Show Day. Judging

• Takes place approximately between 8.30 – 10.30am on Show

Day. Awards

• Winners can collect rosettes from the information desk inside the

Creative Hobbies Marquee after judging has finished.

• Presentation of special trophies is at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee on Show Day.

Collection of Exhibits

• Please collect all exhibits between 4.30 - . 0pm on Show Day Thank You

Thank you to the Committee Members, Judges, Officials and all helpers

for their valued contribution to Poynton Show. Also thank you to our local

shops, businesses and people who have kindly made a donation for the awards in the various classes. A special thank you to all those who have

entered and joined in the fun, your continued support and enthusiasm is

an important part of Poynton Show.

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INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS Choose the section and class you would like to enter, complete the entry form enclosed - additional forms are available from the Show Office. Tear

out and put in an envelope with the entry fee. Write ‘Creative Hobbies’

on the front of the envelope and either post it or hand it to The Show Office, 220 Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK13 1RQ.

Alternatively your envelope can be handed in at the Show Caravan,

parked on the Co-op car park, two weeks before Show Day.

Entries close at 5.00pm on Thursday before Show Day. Exhibits can to be brought to the Creative Hobbies Marquee on the Show

Ground between 5.00 – 8.00 pm on Friday evening or between 7.00 and

8.00am on Show Day. Displaying Exhibits

On arrival at the marquee, go to the information desk and collect an

envelope containing prepared labels for your exhibits. Check that the details are correct and if 16 or under, your age is clearly marked. Fold the label to

conceal your name and firmly attach to your exhibit using the materials

provided. You can then display your exhibit in the designated area.

Art and Photography must be suitably mounted for display on the peg board screens. Mounts can be card or frames, maximum size

60cmx50cm (24”x20”).Hooks or pins are provided. Please do not bring

staple guns because staples can cause injury during removal. Handicrafts, Cookery and Wine are displayed on the tables.

If necessary, help will be available. Sometimes committee members have

to move exhibits to maximise space. All exhibits are the responsibility of the exhibitor. The committee will take every reasonable precaution to

safeguard exhibits but they cannot be held responsible for any loss or

damage.

Judging Judging takes approximately 2 hours, between 8.30 – 10.30am. No

exhibitor or member of the public is allowed in the marquee during this

time. The judges’ decision is final. If the judge does not consider the standard high enough within a class, an award will not be given.

The Section Leader must be notified of any complaint or objection before

2.00pm on Show Day. The Committee will adjudicate and their decision is

final. Complaints received after 2.00pm will not be valid unless it is alleged fraud.

Presentations

Rosettes can be collected from the information desk in the Creative Hobbies Marquee after judging. Trophy presentation will begin at 2.30pm.

Collection of Exhibits

Please collect between 4.30 – 6.00pm on Show Day. Remaining exhibits after 6.00pm may be given to a local charity.

To be fair to others please do not submit award winning entries from

previous years. Thank you.

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Creative Hobbies Art-Handicrafts & Hobbies-Cookery-Wine-Photography

Entry Form Each exhibitor needs a separate entry form

Entries must be in before 5.00pm,Thursday before Show Day

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENTRY FORM IN BLOCK CAPITALS

NAME:

ADDRESS:

POSTCODE: TEL:

AGE IF 16 OR UNDER:

CLASS NO: ENTRY FEE: CLASS NO: ENTRY FEE:

TOTAL_________ I declare that all exhibits displayed by me, are my own work and comply with the Society’s rules.

Signed……………………………………Date………………………… Please return the entry form and entry fees in an envelope marked

‘Creative Hobbies’ to : The Show Office, 220 Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1RQ or

hand to the Show Caravan in the Co-op car park, a week before The

Show.

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Trophies

Trophies will be awarded for the following;

most points in Adult Art

most points in Teenage Art (12-16yrs)

most points in Adult Handicrafts & Hobbies

winner of class 27 - an embroidered piece

most points in Infant Handicrafts & Hobbies (4-7 yrs)

most points in Junior Handicrafts & Hobbies

(8-11yrs)

most points in Teenage Handicrafts & Hobbies (12-16yrs)

most points in Adult Cookery

If you are lucky enough to win one of the above trophies,

it is yours to keep!

Trophy Presentation will be at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee

We would like to thank The Poynton Hungarian Society for their

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Trophies

Trophies will be awarded for the following:

most points in Infant Cookery (4-7yrs)

most points in Junior Cookery (8-11yrs)

most points in Teenage Cookery (12-16yrs)

most points in the Wine section

most points in Photography - Adults

winner of class 96, ‘Poynton Scenery’

most points in Photography - Teenage (12-16yrs)

If you are lucky enough to win one of the trophies it is yours to keep!

Trophy Presentation will be at 2.30pm

in the Creative Hobbies Marquee

We would like to thank The ‘Twinning Association of Poynton for their kind donation towards the cost of the trophies.

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Have Fun Together and Enter

as a FAMILY or a GROUP

MAKE A SCARECROW

based on a children’s tv character

Scarecrow, any size, to be freestanding or

sitting for display inside or outside the CREATIVE HOBBIES MARQUEE

Winning Prize £25

Entry Fee: £2.00

Class: 1

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ART Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this brochure, for

detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies.

• All entries must be your own, original work.

• All work must be mounted or framed. Max mount size 60x 50cm (24”x20”)

• The judges will take ability and presentation into consideration.

• Pastels are judged as painting and not as drawing

Please note: non-compliance with the rules could mean disqualification by the judge.

ADULT ART Entry Fee: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette

CLASS

NO: 2. LANDSCAPE painting or any colour medium

3. SEASCAPE painting or any colour medium

4. STILL LIFE or FLOWER STUDY painting or any colour medium

5. ANIMALS or BIRDS IN ACTION, painting or any colour medium

6. DRAWING, ANY SUBJECT, pencil, charcoal, pen, inks

7. PORTRAIT, ANY SUBJECT, any medium

8. HUNGARIAN INFLUENCE ANY SUBJECT, any medium, A4 max. Ideas can be found on the internet by Googling ‘Hungary’

– see what you can draw or create!

AWARDS

A Trophy will be presented at 2.30 pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee, to

the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Adult Art section.

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ART Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this brochure, for

detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies.

• All entries must be your own, original work.

• All work must be mounted or framed. Max mount size 60x 50cm (24”x20”)

• The judges will take ability and presentation into consideration.

• Pastels are judged as painting and not as drawing

Please note: non-compliance with the rules could mean disqualification by the judge.

ADULT ART Entry Fee: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette

CLASS

NO: 2. LANDSCAPE painting or any colour medium

3. SEASCAPE painting or any colour medium

4. STILL LIFE or FLOWER STUDY painting or any colour medium

5. ANIMALS or BIRDS IN ACTION, painting or any colour medium

6. DRAWING, ANY SUBJECT, pencil, charcoal, pen, inks

7. PORTRAIT, ANY SUBJECT, any medium

8. HUNGARIAN INFLUENCE ANY SUBJECT, any medium, A4 max. Ideas can be found on the internet by Googling ‘Hungary’

– see what you can draw or create!

AWARDS

A Trophy will be presented at 2.30 pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee, to

the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Adult Art section.

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CHILDRENS ART 16 years and Under Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this brochure,

for detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies. • All work must be completely unaided

• Don’t forget to include your age on the entry form!

Entry Fee: 30p per entry Prizes: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette

UNDER 4 Years 9. MY FAMILY A4 max, any medium including collage

10. A PATTERN any medium including prints

INFANT 4-7 Years 11. PENCIL DRAWING OF YOUR HOME including coloured pencils

12. A PICTURE OF ME any medium

13. COMPUTER DESIGNED IMAGE OR PATTERN

JUNIOR 8-11 Years 14. DRAW AN ANIMAL OF YOUR OWN CREATION

and give it a name. A4 max

15. DRAW A SUPER HERO your own creation or a well known character.

A4 max, any medium 16. PAINT A PICTURE OF A BUILDING IN POYNTON A4 max

17. A HUNGARIAN INFLUENCE any subject, any medium. A4 max.

Ideas can be found on the internet by Googling ‘Hungary’ – what can you draw or create?

TEENAGE 12-16 Years 18. A HUNGARIAN INFLUENCE any subject, any medium. A4 max.

Ideas can be found on the internet by Googling ‘Hungary’

– what can you draw or recreate? 19. POP ART a famous person or product, any medium

20. GRAFFITI ART A3 max, any medium

21. AN ACTION PICTURE – eg sport, transport, crowds, animals, etc.

A4 max, any medium

AWARDS

A Trophy will be presented at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee, to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Teenage Art section.

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HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this brochure,

for detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies.

Please note: non-compliance with the rules could mean disqualification by the judge.

ADULT HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES Entry Fee: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette

CLASS:

22. HAND KNITTED GARMENT

23. HAND KNITTED ITEM

24. SOFT TOY fabric or hand knitted

25. DRESSMAKING any garment for adult or child

26. QUILTED OR PATCHWORK ITEM

27. EMBROIDERED PIECE any technique of your own design

28. STITCHED KITS – a bought design in the form of a chart or pre

printed background eg. samplers, pictures, cushion covers, wall hangings, table linen etc. in any technique.

29. HAND PAINTED ITEM china, glass, ceramic, pebble, plant pot etc.

30. TRADITIONAL CRAFTS metalwork, woodwork, clay, fimo,

weaving, basket making, crochet, salt dough, origami, etc.

Emphasis is on technique.

31. CREATIVE SCULPTURE any medium eg. recycling, papier mache,

wood, metal. Emphasis is on the creative ideas.

32. HANDMADE GREETINGS CARD any occasion

AWARDS Trophies will be presented at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies

marquee to;

(a) the Winner of Class 27 (b) the exhibitor who gains the most points in the Adult Handicraft & Hobbies

section

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CHILDRENS HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES 16Years and Under

Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this brochure,

for detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies.

Don’t forget to put your age on the entry form! Entry Fee: 30p per entry

Prizes: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette.

UNDER 4

33. BRICK MODEL eg Duplo, Lego or similar brick

INFANT 4-7 Years

34. PLASTIC BRICK MODEL your own design using manufactured

bricks like Lego, Stickle bricks etc.

35. A MODEL your own design using plasticine, play dough, fimo

36. A FACE MASK, be creative with any medium

37. A COLLAGE, any subject, A4 max

38. A DECORATED, HANDMADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

39. A SHORT EXAMPLE OF YOUR HANDWRITING why not try; What makes your happy? Where would you like to live? What would

you like to do when you grow up?

JUNIOR 8-11 Years

40. A COLLAGE A4 max

41. A MODEL any material but NOT LEGO OR SIMILAR BRICK, be creative!

42. A PIECE OF SEWING, KNITTING, EMBROIDERY, CROSS STITCH

or TAPESTRY

43. HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO A FAMOUS PERSON

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Handicrafts & Hobbies continued

TEENAGE 12-16 Years

44. HANDMADE GREETINGS CARD for any occasion

45. A PIECE OF SEWING, KNITTING, EMBROIDERY or SOFT TOY

46. METALWORK, WOODWORK, CERAMICS, FIMO any subject

47. SCRAPBOOK

48. WEARABLE ART jewellery, hat, bag, belt in any medium but not

kits. Think creatively, it is amazing what can be made from paper and recycled items!

AWARDS

Trophies will be presented at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee for

the exhibitors with the most points in the; • Infant Handicrafts & Hobbies section

• Junior Handicrafts & Hobbies section

• Teenage Handicrafts & Hobbies section

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COOKERY

• Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this brochure, for detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative

Hobbies

• Presentation will be taken into consideration when entries are

judged.

ADULT COOKERY Entry Fee: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette

CLASS

NO: 49. LOAF of BROWN or WHITE BREAD not made in a bread maker.

50. LOAF of BROWN or WHITE BREAD made in a bread maker.

51. TRADITIONAL DUNDEE CAKE without cherries.

52. TEA LOAF

53. VICTORIA SANDWICH CAKE 2 cakes sandwiched together with

jam and dusted with icing sugar.

54. SHORTBREAD

55. 4 SWEET SCONES please state their flavouring

56. 4 SAVOURY SCONES please state their flavouring

57. SHORTCRUST FRUIT PIE

58. 4 SWEET BISCUITS

59. 4 SLICES OF TRAYBAKE

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Adult Cookery continued If entering classes 61 – 67 please read the following instructions;

• All entries to be a 227g/8oz jar, minimum.

• No trade jars or lids with commercial labels.

• Preserves – state the date made, must not be more than 1 year old. State if fruit used, is frozen. Present in a jar with either a

screw top lid or the traditional wax disc and cellophane.

• Fruit Curd – state the date made, must not be more than 7 days old. Present with the traditional wax disc and cellophane top.

• Vinegar Preserve – sate the date made. State if hot or mild.

Present with a press on lid or a plastic lined, screw top lid which

prevents corrosion.

Please note: non-compliance with the rules could mean disqualification

by the judge.

60. JAR of JELLY

61. JAR of STRAWBERRY JAM

62. JAR of JAM any soft fruit but not strawberry

63. JAR of JAM any stoned fruit eg. damson, plum etc

64. JAR of MARMALADE please state fruit eg. orange, lime, etc.

65. JAR of FRUIT CURD eg. lemon, lime

66. JAR of CHUTNEY, PICCALILLI or PICKLED VEGETABLES

made to your own recipe, please state main ingredient.

AWARDS

A Trophy will be presented at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Adult Cookery Section.

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CHILDRENS COOKERY 16 Years and Under Please read Information for Exhibitors on page 2 of this brochure, for detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies.

Don’t forget to put your age on your entry form!

Entry Fee: 30p per entry

Prizes: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette

UNDER 4 Years 67. MODEL MADE IN MARZIPAN or FONDANT ICING. Food

colouring can be used. Judged visually only.

INFANT 4-7 Years

68. 4 ‘NO BAKE’ CAKE or FINGERS

69. 4 DECORATED BOUGHT BISCUITS judged visually only

70. 4 ‘NO BAKE’ Sweets

JUNIOR 8 -11 Years

71. A ‘NO BAKE’ CAKE or FINGERS

72. 4 SCONES any variety eg fruit, spice, cheese, herbs, please state

73. 4 BISCUITS undecorated, any variety

74. VICTORIA SANDWICH CAKE 2 cakes sandwiched together with

jam and dusted with icing sugar

75. 4 JAM TARTS

76. A CAKE DECORATION or MODEL use marzipan or fondant

icing. Judged visually only.

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Childrens Cookery continued TEENAGE 12 – 16 Years

77. UNDECORATED SPONGE CAKE any flavour eg. lemon. chocolate, carrot

78. 4 SLICES of TRAYBAKE eg. flapjack, caramel squares, chocolate brownies

79. A NOVELTY CAKE judged visually only. Shop bought cake can

be used

80. 4 BISCUITS undecorated, any variety

81. A PASTRY BASED DESSERT

AWARDS Trophies will be presented at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee,

to the exhibitors gaining the most points in the following Cookery

sections; • Infant – 4-7 years

• Junior 8-11years

• Teenage 12-16 years

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WINE Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this

brochure, for detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies.

All exhibits must be your own work and exhibitors must be 18 years and

over.

• NO fortification is allowed

• All wine must be made by the process of fermentation with no added commercial alcohol except in the liqueur class

• The organisers reserve the right to amalgamate classes at their

discretion. Amalgamated classes will only be awarded one set of prizes and points.

• Please note: non-compliance with the rules could mean disqualification by the judge.

Entry Fee: 50p per entry Prize Money: 1st Place - £2.00

2nd Place - £1.00,

3rd Place – 75p

Judging is done by The North Western Federation of Amateur

Winemakers Societies approved Judges

WINE SECTION NOTES

a. Bottles - wine should be exhibited in clear glass punted bottles,

approx 75cl capacity (this includes the new shallow punted type of

bottle) Liquor ! bottle.

b. Airspace – should be between ! inch to 1inch below the bottom of the closure

c. Corks – white plastic topped, cork stopper

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Wine Continued

CLASS

NO:

82. TABLE WHITE DRY WINE

83. TABLE RED DRY WINE

84. WHITE or GOLDEN SWEET WINE

85. RED SWEET WINE

86. COUNTRY WINE, WHITE or GOLDEN MEDIUM SWEET state the main ingredient on the label eg. apple

87. COUNTRY WINE, RED MEDIUM SWEET state the main ingredient on the label eg. blackberry, blackcurrant

88. ELDERBERRY SWEET WINE

89. ELDERBERRY DRY WINE

90. ROSE MEDIUM DRY WINE

91. LIQUEUR bottle

AWARDS

A Trophy will be awarded at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee, to

the person gaining the most points in the Wine Section

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PHOTOGRAPHY

ADULT

Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this

brochure, for detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies.

• No glass frames or mounts

• Each photograph must be mounted individually

• Photograph size must be no larger than A4 Please note: non-compliance with the rules could mean disqualification by the

judge.

Entry Fee: 50p per entry

Prizes: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette

CLASS

NO:

92. NOVICE any subject.

Previous prize winners must not enter this class

93. DIGITALLY MODIFIED PHOTOGRAPH any subject

94. PORTRAIT including animals

95. POYNTON SCENERY please indicate where it was taken

96. URBAN LANDSCAPE

97. NATURAL HISTORY flora/fauna

98. COUNTRY SCENE

99. ACTION SHOT

100. WATER

AWARDS

• The adult exhibitor gaining the most points in the Photography

Section will be awarded the Eric Brock Trophy

• Winner of Class 95 will receive the Ruth Brooks Trophy • The winner with the best overall print will receive free membership of the

North Cheshire Photographic Society, for one year.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

CHILDRENS SECTION 16 Years and Under

Please read Information for Exhibitors found on page 2 of this

brochure, for detailed instructions on exhibiting in Creative Hobbies. Don’t forget to put your age on your entry form!

• No glass frames or mounts

• Each photograph must be mounted separately • Photographs size must be no bigger than A5

Please note: non-compliance with the rules could mean disqualification by the judge

Entry Fee: 30p per entry

Prize: 1st place Rosette, 2nd place Rosette, 3rd place Rosette

INFANT 4-7 Years

101. MY BEST PHOTOGRAPH

JUNIOR 8 – 11 Years

102. MY FAMILY

103. HAPPY HOLIDAYS

TEENAGE 12 -16 Years

104. SCHOOL DAYS

105. AN ACTION SHOT sport, animals, crowds, transport etc.

AWARDS

A Trophy will be presented at 2.30pm in the Creative Hobbies Marquee to

the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Teenage Photography Section

(12 -16 years)

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Health & Safety

All exhibitors should comply with the requirements set out in the Health & Safety Policy, organisation and arrangements of the Poynton Horticultural & Agricultural Society. Copies of this policy may be obtained from the Society Secretary and will be displayed in The Show Office prior to and during The Show. Specifically, all exhibitors, trade stand occupiers, entertainment and catering providers are required to maintain their exhibits/areas in such a manner so as to comply with current Health & Safety regulations and guidance and to ensure that their activities do not endanger themselves, other exhibitors or members of the general public. Further specific advice and guidance is available via The Show’s Honorary Health & Safety Officer, who may be contacted via The Show Office on 01625 872065.