NORTH MIDLANDS AREA of NAFAS
COMPETITION
SCHEDULE
HARDWICK HALL
Derbyshire S44 5RW
27 – 29th June 2014
Staging: 26th June 2014
Competitions open to ALL NAFAS MEMBERS
Competition Schedules can be downloaded from:
www.flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk
FLORESCENCE
27 – 29 JUNE 2014
The North Midlands Area of NAFAS are delighted to be holding a
Competition and Exhibition of Floral Designs and Photography
at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire. Hardwick Hall is a National Trust
property and is situated just off junction 29 of the M1. The
building is an outstanding example of Elizabethan architecture
and was commissioned by Bess of Hardwick in 1590. It is a
wonderful setting in which to hold our Show.
The competition classes will be staged within the Hall itself, the
grounds and in a marquee. There will be seventeen flower
classes two of which are for Juniors. The Photography
competition has five classes and one reserved for Juniors. We
hope that you will be inspired by the location of our Show and will
enter the competition. We are very keen to encourage entries
from Juniors.
The Show is a great opportunity to bring our art form and NAFAS
to a wider public. Throughout the Show there will be mini
demonstrations and “hands on” activities and we hope to
encourage visitors to share our interest in all things floral.
Competitors will be issued with a badge that will enable them to
visit Hardwick and explore the house and grounds. We
anticipate a great Show and we hope that you will join us.
Judi
JUDI CRIPPS
AREA CHAIRMAN
All classes in this schedule to be regarded as exhibits
Class 1
INSIDE OUTSIDE
Space allowed: width 100cm, depth 100cm, height 100cm.
To include a wooden crate which will be provided.
Further details will be advised on acceptance.
Staging: Outside on grass.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
Class 2
NOSEGAY
PETITE Class
Space allowed: width 25cm, depth 25cm, height 25cm.
Competitor to provide own display staging.
Staging: In Hall on tabling 75cms from floor covered in black fabric.
Viewed and judged from the front.
MAY BE BROUGHT READY ASSEMBLED.
Class 3
ESSENCE OF AN ERA
Space allowed: width 70cm, depth 70cm, height optional.
Staging: In Hall on a neutral box base height 20cm.
Viewed and judged from the front.
Class 4
GLIMMER
CRAFT Class
A candlestick design
Natural plant material to predominate.
Space allowed: width 40cm, depth 40cm, height 50cm.
Staging: In Hall on dark oak tabling 80cm from floor.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
MAY BE BROUGHT READY ASSEMBLED.
Class 5
SPLENDIFEROUS
CRAFT Class Floral Jewellery item/s
Natural plant material to predominate.
Space allowed: width 40cm, depth 40cm, height 50cm.
Competitor to provide own display staging.
Staging: In Hall on dark oak tabling 80cm from floor.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
MAY BE BROUGHT READY ASSEMBLED.
Class 6
SYMMETRY
Space allowed: width 50cm, depth 50cm, height 80cm.
Staging: In Hall, including a neutral plinth, width 40cm,
depth 40cm, height 56cm.
Viewed and judged from the front.
Class 7
BELOW STAIRS
STILL LIFE Exhibit
Space allowed: width 61cm, depth 61cm, height optional.
Staging: In Hall on bleached wooden tabling 80cm from floor.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
Class 8
CULINARY COLLECTION
Space allowed: width 61cm, depth 61cm, height optional.
Staging: In Hall on bleached wooden tabling 80cm from floor.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
Class 9
NAUGHTY, BUT NICE!
PALISADE Exhibit
Space allowed: width 45cm, depth 45cm, height 45cm.
Competitor to provide own display staging.
Staging: In Hall on bleached wooden tabling 80cm from floor.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
Class 10
FRAGRANT FUSIONS
Space allowed: width 60cm, depth 45cm, height optional.
Staging: In Hall, on bleached wooden tabling 80cm from floor.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
Class 11
ELEGANCE WITH EDGE
Space allowed: width 95cm, depth 95cm, height optional.
Staging: Outside under the colonnade on a neutral base
3cm thick.
Viewed and judged from the front.
Class 12
ORGANIC ART
Space allowed: width 76cm, depth 76cm, height optional.
Staging: Outside on grass.
Viewed and judged all round.
Class 13
AWESOME
Space allowed: width 100cm, depth100cm, height 183cm.
Staging: In Marquee (off-white background) on a neutral base
1cm thick.
MAY BE STAGED BY UP TO 2 PEOPLE.
Viewed and judged from the front.
Class 14
GARDENER'S BOUNTY
Space allowed: width 76cm, depth 76cm, height optional.
Staging: In Marquee (off-white background) on tabling 75cm
from floor covered in black fabric.
Viewed and judged from the front.
Class 15
A RICH TAPESTRY
JUNIOR CRAFT Class 13 - 17 YEARS
Open only to Juniors affiliated to NAFAS
Space allowed: width 40cm, depth 40cm, height 7cm.
Staging: In Marquee on tabling 75cm from floor covered in
black fabric.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
TO BE BROUGHT IN OR POSTED READY ASSEMBLED
AND STAGED BY THE SHOW COMMITTEE.
Class 16
TABLE FLAIR
JUNIOR CRAFT Class 8 - 12 YEARS
To depict a PLACEMAT and COASTER
Open only to Juniors affiliated to NAFAS
Space allowed: width 40cm, depth 40cm, height 3cm.
Staging: In Marquee on tabling 75cm from floor covered in
black fabric.
Viewed all round and judged from the front.
TO BE BROUGHT IN OR POSTED READY ASSEMBLED
AND STAGED BY THE SHOW COMMITTEE.
Class 17
"INSPIRED BY............."
Title to be stated
Space allowed: 91cm circular diameter, height optional.
Staging: In Marquee on black circular base 2cm thick.
Viewed and judged all round.
REGULATIONS
1. The competition is OPEN to ALL members of NAFAS Clubs
and affiliated societies. No competitor may represent more
than one Club or affiliated society.
2. All exhibits will be judged in accordance with the NAFAS
Competitions Manual Second Edition 2009.
The Judges
decision is final.
3. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitor and
must be assembled in the designated area with the exception
of Class numbers: 2, 4, 5, 15 & 16 which may be submitted
ready assembled.
4. Any complaints by the competitor should be handed to the
Competitions Secretary, in writing, before the end of staging
at 4 pm on Thursday, 26 June 2014
5. All exhibits and competitors property will be at the risk of the
competitor and neither the North Midlands Area, nor National
Trust, nor the owners of the property in which the competition
or any part of it is held can accept any liability whatsoever for
any loss or damage sustained by any competitor.
6. Natural plant material to predominate in all classes.
7. The use of aerosols, paint and other sprays, glue guns and
other electrical equipment is STRICTLY PROHIBITED
throughout all areas of HARDWICK HALL, the GROUNDS
and MARQUEE.
8. ENTRIES
 All entries to be on the official entry form.
 Competitors may enter up to 3 classes; only one entry per
class.
 Entry fees:
 Junior Class entries are FREE. No deposit is required.
Classes 15 & 16 apply.
 All other Class entries: £4 for the first entry with £1 for
each additional class entry.
 DEPOSIT: A deposit of £10 is payable by each
competitor, irrespective of the number of entries and
will be returned to the competitor on staging day.
 Entry fees are non-refundable and non-attendance forfeits
the right of return of the deposit.
 Entry forms to be sent to the Competition Secretary:
Mrs Moira Galloway
Oakwood
Kirmond Le Mire
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire LN8 6HZ
Tel: 01472 399119
E-mail: moira.galloway1@btinternet.com
To include:
- C5 Stamped Addressed Envelope.
- Entry form & two separate cheques made payable to
North Midlands Area of NAFAS.
 Entry forms will be accepted in date order of receipt
no earlier than Monday, 24 March 2014
closing date
Monday, 7 April 2014
Competitors will be advised of acceptance as soon as
possible after closing date.
9.
STAGING
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The Competition will be staged in 3 separate locations
at Hardwick: The Hall, the grounds and in a Marquee.
Lighting levels in Hardwick Hall are poor with little
natural light. There is no additional light in the
marquee.
Dates and Times:
Staging Day:
Thursday, 26 June 2014 - 9.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.
Dismantling:
Sunday, 29 June 2014 - 4.00 p.m. until 4.45 p.m.
and is the responsibility of the competitor.
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Competitor badges MUST be worn at all times.
The Area's Competition Committee will decide the positions
of all exhibits.
ALL staging dimensions are approximate. All exhibits must
be staged within the space provided.
Exhibits for Class numbers 2, 4, 5, 15 & 16 may be brought
ready assembled.
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JUNIOR competitors (class numbers 15 & 16) may also
pre-submit their completed exhibit by post to:
Mrs Elizabeth Lomas
Westgate Cottage
West End
Elton
Derbyshire DE4 2BZ
To be received no earlier than 3 June 2014.
Final receiving date 11 June 2014.
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Refreshment facilities: On STAGING DAY a room will be
set aside for competitors use. Tea and coffee facilities will
be provided; competitors may bring own food and have the
use of a microwave. Food and beverages must NOT be
taken into the Hall. There is also a restaurant and snack bar
in the grounds of Hardwick Hall.
10. JUDGES
Anna Steven, NAFAS National Judge
Lesley Sturdy, NAFAS National Judge
11. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES AND AWARDS
Mrs Gillian Platt JP, National President of NAFAS
Sunday, 29 June 2014, 3pm in the Marquee.
12. AWARDS
In addition to the Special Awards (trophies listed), prize money/
gift tokens will be awarded as follows:
Classes 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 17:
1st £ 50 2nd £40 3rd £30
Classes: 2, 4 & 5:
1st £30 2nd £25 3rd £20
Junior Classes 15 & 16 prize winners will receive gift tokens:
1st £20 2nd £15 3rd £10
SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW The VERONICA GIBBS SALVER
Classes 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 17. In addition the
2014 FLORESCENCE SHOW AWARD will be awarded and
retained by the winner.
RUNNER UP TO BEST IN SHOW The ELSPETH HALLER CUP
Classes 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 17. In addition the
RHS GRENFELL MEDAL will be awarded and retained by the
winner.
BEST USE OF COLOUR
All Classes
The DERU SISSON PLATE
BEST USE OF TEXTURE The RUBY WATERFIELD BOWL
All Classes
BEST USE OF FRESH GARDEN PLANT MATERIAL
The REG TAYLOR MANTLE CLOCK - All Classes
MOST INNOVATIVE EXHIBIT The PAM HILL GALLERY TRAY
All Classes
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE The SUTER GLASS BOWL
All Classes
OUTSTANDING CRAFTMANSHIP The KAY GAUNT
CANDELABRUM - Classes 4 & 5
BEST JUNIOR EXHIBIT 13 – 17 YEARS The SHEILA
URQUHART CUP – Class 15
BEST JUNIOR EXHIBIT 8 – 12 YEARS The SHEILA
URQUHART CUP – Class 16