Sections

  1. Horse Show
  2. Cattle
  3. Sheep
  4. Vegetables
  5. Fruit and Flowers
  6. Baking
  7. Arts and Crafts
  8. Photography
  9. Sewing
  10. Knitting and Crochet
  11. Dog Show
  12. Sport

Competition Rules 2024

On Show Day all exhibits must be in place by the following times:
Horse Show by 11:00am
Dog Show (Section 11) by 1:30pm
Cattle (Sections 2) by 12:30pm
Sheep (Section 3) by 11:30; Judging starts at 12:00pm with suspension for
official opening at 1.00pm
Indoor sections (sections 4-10) by 11:00am
5k run by 13:30pm
Late entries will not be accepted in any section or class

SECTION 1 HORSE SHOW

Section Organiser: Gayle Taylor Tel: 07979002639
► Horse and Pony Show Starts at 11:30am
► Parking Available on showground
► Horses are not to be left unattended at any time!
► Children are to be supervised at all times
► Any Dogs on Horse show ground need to be kept on a lead
► Classes are the cost of Show Ground entry
► Please note this is a fun community event. The Judges’ say is final. Violence and aggression will not be tolerated.
► All entries are to be sent to Gayle by 3rd of July email: gayletaylor8683@gmail.com

Please note that only the ridden class is the lead rein class
101 Condition & Turnout 14.1 hh & Under
102 Condition & Turnout 14.2 hh & Above
103 Mountain & Moorland
104 Light legged
105 Young Horse under 10yrs
106 Young Handler under 11-18yrs
107 Lead Reign
108 Veteran 17 Years +
109 Fancy Dress
Trophy 1 – Point FC Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 2 – Salon nan Eilean – Supreme Champion

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SECTION 2 CATTLE
Sponsored by Macleod Contractors Point Ltd

Section Organiser: Donald Macritchie
► Entry form required for this section. Available from the Section Organiser or website
Cattle Entry Form (MSword)
Cattle Entry Form (PDF)

201 – Cow with own calf at foot
202 – Calf Born 2024 any breed
203 – Heifer under 2 years old
204 – Bullock under 2 years old
205 – Native Breed cow with own calf at foot Native Breed Heifer
206 Native Breed Heifer
Trophy 3 – Melbost & Branahuie Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 4 – Lewis Crofters Trophy – Supreme Champ
Trophy 5 – Ferran Trophy – Reserve Champion
Trophy 6 – Ian Watson Memorial Cup – Best Calf

IMPORTANT NOTICE – SHEEP & CATTLE MOVEMENTS

Competitors in the Cattle & Sheep sections, please contact the organiser or local SEERAD office for clarification on movement records, Tagging etc. Section Organisers will help with paperwork.
The Show Ground Code No. is: 91/755/8000
All Sheep must be treated for scab

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SECTION 3 SHEEP
Sponsored by Macleod Contractors Point Ltd

Section Organiser: Sine Nicolson (07827330438)
This section is now open to exhibitors from outside the Point Area
► Entry form required for this section. Available from the Section Organiser or website
► Judge is John Shearer
► Sheep need to be at showground for 11:30am
► Judging will start at 12 noon with a break for the opening ceremony
► All entries must be registered with Sine Nicolson by Wednesday 10th July 2024

301 – Blackface Ewe
302 – Blackface Gimmer
303 – Blackface Ewe Lamb
304 – Blackface Aged Tup
305 – Blackface Shearling Tup
306 – Blackface Ram Lamb
307 – Blackface Male Champion
308 – Blackface Female Champion
Trophy 7 – William Macaulay Memorial Trophy – Blackface Champion (307 & 308)

309 – North Country Cheviot Ewe
310 – North Country Cheviot Gimmer
311 – North Country Cheviot Ewe Lamb
312 – North Country Cheviot Aged Tup
313 – North Country Cheviot Shearling Tup
314 – North Country Cheviot Ram Lamb
315 – North Country Cheviot Male Champion
316 – North Country Cheviot Female Champion
Trophy 8 – NCC Sheep Society Shield – North Country Cheviot Champion (315 & 316)

317 – Any Other Hill breed Ewe
318 – Any Other Hill breed Gimmer
319 – Any Other Hill breed Ewe Lamb
320 – Any Other Hill breed Aged Tup
321 – Any Other Hill breed Shearling Tup
322 – Any Other Hill breed Ram Lamb
323 – Any Other Hill breed Male Champion
324 – Any Other Hill breed Female Champion
Trophy 9 – H S Supplies Cup – Any Other Hill Breed Champion (323 & 324)
325 – Lowland & Continental Ewe
326 – Lowland & Continental Gimmer
327 – Lowland & Continental Ewe Lamb
328 – Lowland & Continental Aged Tup
329 – Lowland & Continental Shearling Tup
330 – Lowland & Continental Ram Lamb
331 – Lowland & Continental Male Champion
332 – Lowland & Continental Female Champion
Trophy 10 – 1st Landscaping Trophy – Continental Champion (331 & 332)

333 – Cross bred ewe
334 – Cross bred gimmer
335 – Cross bred ewe lamb
336 – Champion cross bred
Trophy 11 – Chrisella Ross Memorial Cup – Cross Bred Champion (336)

Prizes for young handler donated by Wester Farm

337 – Young Handler (under 12); Prize: £50 voucher Sponsored by Meg & Polyanna
338 – Young Handler (under 18); Prize: £50 voucher Sponsored by Meg & Polyanna
339 – Young Crofter Ewe lamb; (Ewe lamb must not be shown in a previous class except by exhibitor)

Trophy 12 Robert Smith Trophy – Best Shearling (305, 313, 321, 329)
Trophy 13 Stornoway General Shield – Best Gimmer (302, 310, 318, 326, 334)
Trophy 14 D & H Marts trophy – Best shearling bred and shown by exhibitor in Point (305 313 321 329)
Trophy 15 NFU Trophy – Best gimmer bred and shown by exhibitor in Point (302 310 318 326, 334)
Trophy 16 Angus Clinton Cup – Supreme (Interbreed) Champion
Trophy 17 Garrabost Trophy – Reserve (Interbreed) Champion
Trophy 18 Aird Grazings Cup – for the highest points in section.

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SECTION 4 VEGETABLES

Section Organiser: Iain Nicolson (870080)
► Garden centres, nurseries & horticultural retailers/wholesalers are excluded from this section

401 – 6 potatoes early
402 – 6 Potatoes any Variety
403 – 16 potatoes (4 x 4 different varieties displayed on box or tray)
404 – 3 Turnips
405 – 3 Carrots (long)
406 – 3 Carrots (stump)
407 – 6 Tomatoes
408 – 1 Cabbage
409 – 1 Cauliflower
410 – 3 Spears Broccoli
411 – 2 Cos lettuce
412 – 2 Cabbage Lettuce
413 – 5 Stalks Rhubarb (top and root)
414 – 3 Beetroot
415 – 4 Onions
416 – 4 Leeks
417 – 1 Bunch Parsley
418 – Collection of Herbs (Minimum 3 varieties in pots or display container)
419 – 2 items of vegetables not listed in class 401-418
420 – Collection of vegetables in basket
Trophy 19 – The Committee Shield – for the highest points in section
Trophy 20 – Iain Dholly Caimbeul Memorial Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 5 FLOWERS & FRUIT

Section Organiser: Iain Nicolson (870080)
► Garden centres, nurseries & horticultural retailers/wholesalers are excluded from this section

501 – Mixed Garden flower arrangement under 16 (cut flowers)
502 – Mixed Garden Flower arrangement- adult (cut flowers)
503 – Garden Flower Arrangement single variety – adult (cut flowers)
504 – Outdoor/patio container mixed species arrangement in flower
505 – Indoor pot plant (in flower)
506 – Indoor pot plant (foliage only)
507 – Exhibitors choice (indoor or outdoor container grown flowering arrangement)
508 – Hanging Basket in flower
509 – 6 Strawberries
510 – 200 Grams Raspberries
511 – 200 Grams Blackcurrants or Redcurrants
512 – 500 Grams Gooseberries
513 – Collection of fruit (minimum 4 varieties)
514 – Any Other fruit not listed above (at least 2 fruits of a single variety)
515 – Animal or scene made from fruit and/or vegetables (under 16)
Trophy 21 – Willowglen GC Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 22 – Maybury Gardens Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice
Trophy 23 – Iain Crichton Trophy – Best Junior Exhibit in Sec 4&5

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SECTION 6 BAKING & PRESERVES

Section Organiser: Shona Smith
► PLEASE NOTE that exhibits are limited to two per person per class in this section.
► (No fresh cream to be used)

601 – Jar Jam
602 – Jar Marmalade
603 – Jar Curd (lemon, Orange or lime)
604 – 4 Oven Scones
605 – 4 Oven Fruit Scones
606 – 4 Pancakes
607 – 4 Pieces Oatcakes
608 – 4 Chocolate Eclairs (no fresh cream) {Judges choice of item}
609 – 4 Pieces Shortbread
610 – Gingerbread
611 – Carrot Cake
612 – Lemon Drizzle Cake
613 – Victoria Sponge
614 – Chocolate sponge sandwich
615 – Novelty or decorated iced cake – open to professional bakers only
616 – Iced Fruit Cake
617 – Rich Fruit Cake
618 – Clootie Dumpling
619 – Banoffee Pie – no fresh cream to be used
620 – Item of home baking (under 12)
621 – Item of home baking (12 – 16)
622 – Loaf of white bread (White or Wholemeal)
623 – Novelty Decorated Cake (under 12)
Trophy 24 – Tiumpanhead Comm Association Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 25 – Kitchen Centre Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 7 ARTS & CRAFTS

Section Organiser:
► PLEASE NOTE- Classes 705 & 706 excludes lathe work

Class 701 – Picture by adult (any type)
Class 702 – Picture by school pupil (Nursery – P2)
Class 703 – Picture by School Pupil (P3 – P6)
Class 704 – Picture by School Pupil (P7 – S2)
Class 705 – Household or Ornamental Article in Wood or Metal (under 16)
Class 706 – Household or Ornamental Article in Wood or Metal (adult)
Class 707 – Any Lathe turned article in wood
Class 708 – Household Article in cane or willow
Class 709 – Homemade Saithe or mackerel cast (6 hooks)
Class 710 – Exhibitors choice of craft item not specified above (under 16)
Class 711 – Exhibitors choice of craft item not specified above (adult)

Trophy 26 – Ivor Murray Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 27 – K Mackay & Co Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 8 PHOTOGRAPHY

Section Organiser: Ronnie Macalpine
► PLEASE NOTE that exhibits are limited to two per person per class.
► Adult Classes 801 – 808 are intended for amateur photographers as defined in Competition Rule 14

Class 801 – Portraits and People
Class 802 – Landscapes and Places (Highlands & Islands)
Class 803 – Landscapes and Places (Other)
Class 804 – Wildlife and nature
Class 805 – Pets
Class 806 – Still Life
Class 807 – Abstract
Class 808 – Open
Class 809 – Open Subject by a professional
Class 810 – Animals, Wildlife and nature (under 16)
Class 811 – People and places (under 16)
Class 812 – Open (under 16)

Trophy 28 – The Rubhach Shield – for the highest points in section
Trophy 29 – Heb Engineering Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 9 SEWING

Section Organiser: Heather Butterworth (705351)

Class 901 – Embroidery – Kit Form or Own Design
Class 902 – Cross Stitch – Kit Form
Class 903 – Cross Stitch – Own Design
Class 904 – Tapestry – Kit Form
Class 905 – Tapestry – Own Design
Class 906 – Any Tailored Ladies Garment In Harris Tweed
Class 907 – Any Quilted Article
Class 908 – Any Tailored Garment
Class 909 – Any Sewn Garment
Class 910 – Any Sewn Article
Class 911 – Any Hand Stitched or Sewn Item by a Primary School Pupil
Class 912 – Any Hand Stitched or Sewn Item by a Secondary School Pupil

Trophy 30 – Derek Macleod Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 31 – Sportsworld Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 10 KNITTING & CROCHET

Section Organiser: Joan Munro (870040)

Class 1001 – Any Garment or Item in DK
Class 1002 – Any Garment or Item in Fancy Stitch/Cable Stitch
Class 1003 – Any Garment in Fair Isle
Class 1004 – Any Garment or Item in Arran Wool
Class 1005 – Any Garment or Item in Crochet (Wool)
Class 1006 – Any Garment or Item in Crochet (Thread)
Class 1007 – Pair of Ladies or Gents Socks
Class 1008 – Any Item of baby ware (up to 2 years) Knitted or Crochet
Class 1009 – Any item of childrens wear (Age 2 to 12 years) Knitted or Crochet
Class 1010 – Baby Shawl
Class 1011 – Knitted Toy
Class 1012 – Knitted Scarf in fancy yarn
Class 1013 – Exhibitors Choice – any textile craft item not already specified in sec 9 or 10
Class 1014 – Any Knitted or Crocheted Item or Toy by Primary School Pupil
Class 1015 – Any Knitted or Crocheted Item or Toy by Secondary School Pupil

Trophy 32 – Rhoda Macaulay Memorial Shield – for the highest points in section
Trophy 33 – N & M Macleod Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 11 DOG SHOW

Section Organiser: Gill Mather
► All Dogs must be registered by 1:30pm
► Entry Fee. £1.00 per class
► All Dogs must be kept on a lead and well away from other animal exhibits and spectator areas. Dogs may not be taken into marquees. Please clean up after your dog using bins provided.

Class 1101 – Best Junior handler (7-16 years old)
Class 1102 – Best condition bitch
Class 1103 – Best condition dog
Class 1104 – Best pedigree dog
Class 1105 – Best non pedigree dog
Class 1106 – Best veteran
Class 1107 – Happiest dog

Trophy 34 – Ron Badley Mem Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 35 – Macleod & Macleod Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice
Trophy 36 – SSPCA Shield

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SECTION 12 SPORT & FUN

► Section Organiser

Class 1201 – Childrens Decorate a Welly
Class 1202 – Classic Vehicle
Class 1203 – Tug of War Competition
Class 1204 – 5k Run Female
Class 1205 – 5k Run Male
Class 1206 – 5k Run Under 16 Female
Class 1207 – 5k Run Under 16 Male

Trophy 37 – Bùth an Rubha Throphy – winners of Tug of War
Trophy 38 – The Committee Cup – for best classic Vehicle – Judges Choice
Trophy 39 – 5k Run Male
Trophy 40 – 5k Run Female
Trophy 41 – Stornoway Trust Community Award Trophy – Village accumulating most points

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