Baking And Craft Competition

The Handicrafts, Cakes and Preserves Section competition of the Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Show is open for everyone to enter. Judges are local, and no matter how few entries there are, prizes (including first prize) are always awarded. We have 63 classes to enter: including a children’s section. All handicrafts are covered, with three fun photo classes. The show is run by the public and supporting local WIs. Please note judging is not in accordance with WI regulations of entries and is judged purely on entries on the day.

Entry is free, and whilst there is no prize money, formal Show Certificates are awarded. Trophies and Cups for Major winners are presented at the end of the day.

Support from the Main Show Committee along with our sponsor Whittingham Parish Council , allow this section to continue being part of the Show, and we need you to enter to keep the section alive and show what Goosnargh, Longridge and the surrounding area can create and be proud of.

Class Information

Classes & Entries

Cups Awarded

Messer Edmunds and McCourty Challenge Cup – For Best Exhibit in Handicrafts Section

Dinah Procter Ribchester and District WI Trophy – for the Ribchester and District WI member with the most points

Dinah Procter Cup kindly given for Best in Cakes and Preserves Section

Best in Section Cup – For Best Exhibit in this section’s entries

Mr Hothersall – Shield presented to the W.I. gaining the most points.

Ada Walker Rose Bowl (Longridge WI) – Best Exhibit in the Under 12 years classes

Longridge and Hothersall WI Rose Bowl – Best Exhibit in the 12-16 years classes

WI points awarded as follows: 1 point per entry, 1st prize – 5 points, 2nd prize – 4 points, 3rd prize – 3 points, 4th prize – 2 points

Baking, Preserves and Handicraft Schedule

Classes

1. Patchwork item
2. Canvas work/tapestry/cross-stitch
3. Stitched article (e.g. cushion, garment)
4. Knitted Garment – Adult
4a Knitted Garment Child/Baby
5. Knitted Accessory
6. Knitted Toy
6a. Knitted any other item, e.g. knitted plant – not a toy
7. Crochet Garment
7a. Crochet Garment Child/Baby
8. Crochet Accessory
8a. Crochet Afghan /Large Throw

9. Crochet Toy
9a. Crochet any other item, e.g. crochet plant – not a toy
10. Embroidery (including textile and machine embroidery)
10a Machine embroidery
11. Soft Toy (not knitted)
12. Recycled article
13. Drawing
14. Painting watercolor
15. Painting any other medium
16. Ceramics
17. Hand-painted china
18. Painted Glass
19. Greetings card
20. Any other craft (please state craft, e.g., 3D art, ‘inchies’ paper mache)
21. Flower arrangement in a tea cup – actual flower arrangement not to exceed max 6″ above the cup
22. Colour print of a child (not mounted) Max 7” x 5”
23. Colour print of a pet (not mounted) Max 7” x 5”
24. Colour print of a flower (not mounted) Max 7” x 5”
25. Sugar Craft on a plate
26. Decorated cake (decoration judged only. Cake not to exceed 7”)
27. Craft challenge, create something incorporating the following items button, something green, feather

BAKING and PRESERVES SECTION

Three pieces of Shortbread – display on a plate
Three fruit scones – display on a plate
Three biscuits – display on a plate
Three Goosnargh cakes (see Recipe below) – display on a plate
Gingerbread cake 8″ in diameter – display on a plate
Jam sandwich (one cake split 8″ in diameter) – display on a plate, made from a single cake
Chocolate cake 8″ in diameter – display on a plate
Three Cupcakes – display on a plate
Fruit loaf – display on a plate
Three American Style muffins – display on a plate
Tray bake (three slices) – display on a plate
Fruit Pie – display on a plate
Allergy cake 7” in diameter – display on a plate
Four homemade sweets – display on a plate
Jar of chutney
Jar of jam
Jar of marmalade
Jar of jelly
Jar of lemon curd
Jar of honey
Bottle of fruit alcohol

CHILDRENS' SECTION

Classes

49. Child up to 12 years: Three decorated biscuits – display on a plate

50. Child up to 12 years: Favourite no-bake cake – display on a plate

51. Child 12-16 years: Favourite home-made chocolate cake – display on a plate

52. Child 12-16 years: Three pieces of flapjack – display on a plate

53. Child 12-16 years: Three Chocolate Brownies – display on a plate

54. Child up to 12 years: Photograph

55. Child 12-16 years: Photograph

56. Child up to 12 years: any craft item (state size)

57. Child 12-16 years: any craft item (state size)

CLASS 31 - Goosnargh Cake Recipe

286gr (10oz) plain flour
227gr (8oz) butter (butter must be used)
42gr (1½oz) caster sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds,
¼ teaspoon ground coriander

Rub all ingredients together to form a paste. Roll out to approximately ¼inch thick and cut into rounds. When cut out place in fridge for a few hours (stops them spreading when baking). Dust with caster sugar and bake in a moderate oven for 15 – 20 minutes. Dust again with caster sugar or icing sugar when cooled

Getting involved

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Local Contact Details

Please Contact WI Secretary with any queries:

WI & Local Handicrafts Secretary
Bev Thompson 07759 228123

e-mail: handicraft_baking@longridgeshow.org

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Baking And Craft Competition

Baking And Craft Competition