10 TIPS FOR SHOWING 1. Don’t be intimidated. Whilst there are some very experienced
exhibitors at the show, it is possible to win in any class and beginners’
luck often occurs. 2. Read the schedule carefully in this
brochure, and enter the correct number of items in each class on the entry
form. The best five runners beans in
the world won’t win the six runner beans class! 3. For classes which specify more than one
item the uniformity of all the items is important: three average but very
similar potatoes will normally beat three excellent potatoes that differ
greatly in shape and size. 4. Marrows are tested for suppleness, so make
sure yours is not too hard. 5. Runner beans should be crisp and break
cleanly when snapped. 6. If you live in Aberford don’t forget about
the “Aberford Residents Only’ classes (61 to 67). 7. Flowers - cut at the last minute to ensure
fresh and bright blooms. 8. Open classes are well sponsored so give
your artist flare a free reign. 9. Remember to use caster sugar and raspberry
jam when making your Victoria sponge cake. 10. Encourage children to enter as many of
the children’s classes as possible
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