Rules 2023
THE RULES
1. Entrants must be residents or growers of Elsworth, Knapwell, Boxworth or Conington or
Elsworth School or Pre-School, or visiting friends and relations.
2. Everything entered must be grown or made by the Exhibitor except flowers used in floral
arrangements.
3. Entries are FREE.
4. Exhibitors may make more than one entry in any one class, unless the class states
otherwise.
5. How to Enter – all entries to be brought to the Sports Club Pavilion on Sunday 4th
September between 8.00 am and 9.45 am. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 9.45 AM
6. Each exhibitor must complete their own entry card to affix or put next to the exhibit. Entry
cards are available on the day or, alternatively, in advance from the Elsworth Community
Shop.
7. Exhibitors must provide own plates, vases, etc., as required. Please note that the committee
will not be responsible for any breakages or loss of such items.
8. Exhibits must not be removed before 4.00 pm on the day of the show. The Committee will
be very grateful for any exhibits left for the auction at 4.30 pm.
9. Each class may be judged 1st 2nd 3rd . Prizes awarded: FIRST PLACE £2.00 SECOND PLACE
£1.00 THIRD PLACE 50p. Please present your prize card to the show secretary by 4.30pm of
the day of the show to collect your prize money. Prize money not collected on the day will
be considered a donation to the next year’s show. No prize money will be given after the
show closes.
10. Where entries are less than four in any one class, the awarding of more than one prize will
be at the judge’s discretion.
11. In the case of dispute, the Committee’s decision will be final
12. Cups and Trophies are awarded on the understanding that they are returned to the Show
each year
ALL CUPS AND TROPHIES TO BE RETURNED TO THE SHOW SECRETARY ON THE MORNING OF
THE SHOW
ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUPS AND PRIZES
Annual Challenge Cups Most points
Elsworth and District Show Challenge Cup Overall winner
Elsworth, Knapwell and Conington Cookery, preserves and drinks
Women’s Institute Challenge Cup Sections A, B and C
Elizabeth Heath Memorial Cup Preserves – Section B
Arnold Hodson Memorial Trophy Fruit – Section E
Elsworth and District Show Cup Flowers and plants – Section F
Elsworth branch Royal British Legion Cup Vegetables – Section G
Elsworth, Knapwell and Conington Floral Arrangements
Women’s Institute Vase - Section H
Boxworth Women’s Institute Challenge Cup Needlework – Section I
Pharminox Isolation Perpetual Trophy Best original painting - Section L
J Mitham Cup Classes 92, 93, 95, 96, 98, 99, 107, 108
Girls Cup Children – Section M – girl
Boys Cup Children – Section M – boy
Tug of War Challenge Cup Tug of War
QE2 Trophy Women’s Tug of War
Challenge points awarded for: 1st - 3 points, 2nd - 2 points, 3rd - 1 point