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Calling all budding bakers, makers, photographers, knitters and stitchers... Now is the time to get the recognition you deserve for your creative talents by entering the Town Show competitions.
This year we are delighted to share that the competitions have again been sponsored by Hobbycraft Maidenhead - and each category winner will receive a £5 Hobbycraft voucher. The overall/adult 'Best in Show' will also receive a Hobbycraft hamper and a sun-flower themed keepsake - in memory of the show founder and Craft Coop director Deborah Jones - made by Nicky Walsh from Threads Apart. Entry Fees: £1 per item per adult – up to a maximum of £5.00 (after that, entry is free). These proceeds will be donated to TVAP. Children's entries are FREE - and their best in show will receive a family Legoland voucher! All entries should be brought to the event venue in the Nicholsons Centre on Sunday 19 October between 10.30am and 12:00pm only. Judging will take place from 12:30 to 1:30. You are requested to collect your entries and take them home between 4:00 and 4:30pm, after the public have had a chance to view. For this year's competition classes, please see below |
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Competition Classes
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Cookery Categories: Adult:
Judged as follows: 70% presentation, 30% taste (except decorated cakes). Please bring covered in a suitable container. |
Art & Crafts Categories:
Adult:
1. Upcycled for decoration - transform something unused or discarded into something decorative or artistic.
2. Upcycled for function - transform something unused or discarded into something useful - could include furniture, clothing, items for the house, etc
3. Painting people - portrait, still life and landscape (bonus points for Maidenhead related!)
4. Textile art – decorative
5. Textile creation - functional e.g. clothing, headwear, bag
6. Yarn art - decorative
7. Woolly wearables - made from yarn/wool, functional
8. Festive decoration - show us the best decoration for the holidays you celebrate
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Photography Categories: Adult: 1. People in your community - family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, social groups 2. Still life - celebrating plants and nature 3. Making memories - your prized holiday snaps 4. Best in our Borough - local area photography Judging criteria: Entries will be judged on a combination of creativity and technique Rules:
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Green fingers:
Adult:
1. Fresh flowers and foliage - floral arrangements in your own container (max 60-75cm, note will be judged from front)
2. Grown by you - show us your green thumb skills
3. Preserved for later - homemade jams, chutneys or pickles
4. Best carved or decorated pumpkin
Judging criteria: All entries to be judged on originality, use of materials and technique.
If there are not enough entries in each category, the judges will have the option of amalgamating two categories.
Adult:
1. Fresh flowers and foliage - floral arrangements in your own container (max 60-75cm, note will be judged from front)
2. Grown by you - show us your green thumb skills
3. Preserved for later - homemade jams, chutneys or pickles
4. Best carved or decorated pumpkin
Judging criteria: All entries to be judged on originality, use of materials and technique.
If there are not enough entries in each category, the judges will have the option of amalgamating two categories.
Children's categories:
FREE to enter - top prize - Legoland day pass for family of 4!
1. Fruit & veg masterpiece i.e. animal, car, house, ugly bug
2. A castle for.... create a bee or insect home
3. 'Best in Maidenhead' - a poster to advertise Maidenhead
Pre-school only:
4. Decorate a cupcake
5. Paint your pet friend - or an animal you like
6. Nature art - create a collage using only natural materials - leaves, sticks, petals etc
Judging criteria: Entries will be judged on a combination of creativity and originality.
The Dog Show
3pm, High Street
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Bring your pet along to the top of the High Street for a fun dog show!
Registration:
For more information visit Dog Show |
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