NATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES
HUXLEY CUP COMPETITION 2018
Royal Three Counties Show
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW
Friday 15 June - Sunday 17 June
(Staging Day Thursday 14 June, arrive at 11am)
IMPOSED EXHIBIT /

SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

  1. The Huxley Cup Competition 2018 will take place in the Village Show Marquee at the Royal Three Counties Show,Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW.
  1. The aim of the competition is to find a flower arranger who demonstrates maximum creativity and skill.
  1. The Huxley Cup 2018 will be AN IMPOSED EXHIBIT; the exhibit theme will be provided to each entrant on the staging day with all materials, sundries and containers. No additional flowers, foliage or accessories will be permitted. Competitors can use as much or as little of the supplied materials as they see fit; it is not required to use all items provided.
  1. All entrants will each have identical materials to work with and the same amount of staging time.
  1. Only working tools may be brought e.g. scissors, secateurs, knife, and tape measure.
  1. Space allowed: 76cm width, 68cm depth and height unlimited.
  1. All entries must be in accordance with the NAFAS Competitions Manual 3rd Edition 2015.
  1. Entries will be staged on tables covered with black fabric.
  1. Positions of exhibits to be allocated by the stewards on the day.
  1. The use of aerosols is not allowed.
  1. After the competition, any sundries remain the property of the NFWI.
  1. Following judging the name of the federation will be displayed by the Show Committee.
  1. Entries:
  • Eachfederation is invited to submit ONE entry for the competition. A second entry may be allowed if there is space, please indicate on the Entry Form if you would like to submit a second entry.
  • The entry fee is £55.00 (non-refundable), which includes the cost of materials. Please make cheques payable to NFWI.
  • It is the responsibility of the entrant and/or the federation to organise and cover the cost of any travel, refreshments or accommodation expenses incurred for entering.
  • The completed entry form and cheque should be returned to Emily Breeds, the Huxley Cup Competition, NFWI Unit, Denman, Marcham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6NW.

Entry deadline is Friday 20 April. Late entries cannot be accepted.

  • The NFWI will confirm final entry numbers and then send copies of completed entry forms to the Worcestershire Federation Show Committee (WFSC). This will ensure that NFWI and WFSC both have a list of the entrants. All arrangements regarding the Show will be dealt with by the NFWI.
  • Exhibitors must arrive by 11am on Thursday 14 June 2018. The competition will start at 11.30am and competitors will have 2 hours to construct their exhibit using only the materials, sundries and containers provided to them. The competition will end at 1.30pmand all competitors must then leave the marquee while judging takes place and will not be allowed to return on that day. For security reasons, nothing is to be left in the marquee.
  • No exhibit may be removed by the exhibitor, or anyone acting on the exhibitor’s behalf, until 6.00pm on Sunday 17 June. All items must be removed from the marquee by 6.30pm on that day. If exhibitors are unable to remove their exhibit they will be removed by the stewards. Please indicate on the Entry Form if you will be removing your own exhibit.
  • One arranger only will be permitted to stage their exhibit.
  • Any supporting materials such as entry tickets, vehicle passes and maps will be sent to each exhibitor in May by the NFWI.
  • Exhibits will be watered during the Show by the stewards.
  • The Judge’s decision will be final.
  • The current holder of the Huxley Cup is not eligible for entry.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2018