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THE MAIDENHEAD TOWN SHOW
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Competitions

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 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 Craft Director Teresa Mills. 

​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 13 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:

  1. Sweet treat - cake or dessert
  2. Vegan or free from cake or traybake
  3. National dish - from wherever you come from!
  4. Men only - any dish​

Judged as follows: 70% presentation, 30% taste (except decorated cakes). 
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​Please bring covered in a suitable container.  ​
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​Art & Crafts Categories:
Adult:
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1.  Anything upcycled – we want to see you transform something unused or discarded into something new or better. This may include furniture, clothing, items for the house, etc
2.  Papercraft – including origami, cardmaking, paper flowers and scrapbooking
3.  Painting -  portrait, still life and landscape (bonus points for Maidenhead related!)
4.  Woollen / textile crafts
  - Decorative item
  - Functional item - e.g. clothing, headwear, bag
5.  Needlecraft - anything that uses a needle and thread
6.  Christmas decoration 

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Photography 
Categories:
Adult:
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1.  People - family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, social groups
2.  Plants and nature - flowers, insects, animals
3.  Place - landscape, monuments, secret spots - bonus points for Maidenhead

​Judging criteria: Entries will be judged on a combination of creativity and technique

Rules:
  • Any medium of camera including SLR, Compact and Phone allowed
  • Photos taken in recent months only
  • Editing permitted, but no manipulation to alter or distort the image.
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​Green fingers - NEW:
Adult:

1.  Flower arranging - in your own favourite container (max 60-75cm, note will be judged from front)
2.  'What no flowers' arrangement - greenery display (max 60-75cm, note will be judged from front).
3.  Best pumpkin - grow or decorate your own with Nature's Haven

​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. ​

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​Children's categories: ​
​FREE to enter - be in with a chance to win a Legoland family ticket!
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1.  Make something out of fruit & veg i.e. animal, car, house, ugly bug
2.  Painting - Primary and Secondary school age classes
3.  Best pumpkin - grow your own for free with Nature's Haven
4.  Lego or duplo model - not using a kit
5.  Decorated poem - write your own or choose your favourite, decorate it
6.  Bake your favourite treat
7.  Any other craft

​Judging criteria: Entries will be judged on a combination of creativity and originality.
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The Dog Show
3pm, High Street

Bring your pet along to the top of the High Street for a fun dog show!

Registration :
  • By 2pm on Sunday 13 October at Craft Coop Maidenhead
Categories will include:
  1. Loveliest lady
  2. Fabulous fella
  3. Gorgeous golden oldie
  4. Waggiest tail
  5. Best junior handler
  6. Best trick
  7. Best in Dog Show - the winner of the winners!

For more information visit Dog Show
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