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Rules For Exhibitors

  1. All Classes in all Divisions are open to all, with the exception of Division F, which is open only to those living within the Parish of Badsey and Aldington.

  2. All exhibits must be the property of the Exhibitor and must have been produced by him/her on his/her own ground or have been in his/her possession for at least three months, except where otherwise required. Any breach of this Rule, proved to the satisfaction of the Committee, will disqualify the Exhibitor from competing at any further Show and any prizes awarded will be withheld. The Committee, having reason to believe that this Rule has been disregarded in the past, reserve to themselves the right to inspect the gardens of Exhibitors either before or after the Show. The Committee also reserve the right to refuse any entries. In case of dispute, any prize awarded will be withheld until the matter has been settled by the Committee.

  3. No Exhibitor shall take more than one prize in any one Class. If more than one exhibit is shown in any one Class, further entrance fees must be paid.

  4. Prizes may be withheld at the discretion of the Judges.

  5. Exhibitors should bring their exhibits on the morning of the Show and must provide plates, stands or holders for their flowers, fruit or vegetables. Exhibits will be received only between 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m.. All vegetables must be exhibited in a clean state. Exhibitors, before leaving the tent, should see that their exhibits are properly labelled and numbered.

    ALL EXHIBITORS MUST LEAVE THE TENTS BY 10.45 a.m. A WARNING-BELL WILL BE RUNG AT 10.30 a.m.

  6. The Marquees will open at 2.00 p.m. and close at 5.00 p.m. NOTHING EXHIBITED SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE MARQUEES BETWEEN THESE TIMES.

  7. The closing date for entries is TUESDAY 20th JULY and no entries will be accepted after this date, or without the payment of the relevant entry-fee.

    The Secretary will sit to receive entries at: BADSEY FIRST SCHOOL from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on TUESDAY 20th JULY

  8. A free admission-ticket to this years Show will be given to all Exhibitors who pay £3.00p or more in entry fees.

  9. The award of the Judges will be final. The Committee cannot alter the Judges' decision, except for a breach of Rule 2.

  10. Whilst every care will be taken to protect the property of the Exhibitors the Committee cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.

    THESE RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED