Sections and Classes 2025

SECTION 1 HORSE SHOW

Horse Show is on Tuesday 8 July 2025 from 11:00am

Section Organiser: Gayle Taylor Tel: 07979002639
email: gayletaylor8683@gmail.com
► Horse and Pony Show Starts at 11:00am
► 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 1st of July

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 – Cob type
106 – Coloured All Heights
107 – Young Handler under 11-18yrs
108 – Ridden Pony 14.1 hh & Under
109 – Ridden Horse 14.2 hh & Above
110 – Lead Reign
111 – Veteran 17 Years +
112 – Fancy Dress
Trophy 101 – David Hannah DiPWCF trophy
Trophy 102 – 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 201 – Melbost & Branahuie Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 202 – Lewis Crofters Trophy – Supreme Champ
Trophy 203 – Ferran Trophy – Reserve Champion
Trophy 204 – 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
► 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 9h July 2025

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 31 – 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 32 – 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 33– 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 34 – 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 35 – Chrisella Ross Memorial Cup – Cross Bred Champion (336)

Trophy 36 – Wester Farm – Best Sheep shown by an exhibitor in Point

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 Handlers Fancy Dress class for the sheep. Age limit: 14 and under.

339 – Young Crofter Ewe lamb; (Ewe lamb must not be shown in a previous class except by exhibitor)
This class is run under the auspices of the Young Crofters Group, and will be stewarded by their representatives. The age limit is 30 and under. The class is being accommodated at each district show for competitors within their area. For Point Show, therefore, this class is restricted to young crofters from a holding within the Stornoway Trust catchment area (Stornoway to Tolsta, Stornoway & Point). The winner of this class will be eligible to compete in the Championship final; the location and date of which will be confirmed in due course.

Trophy 37 Robert Smith Trophy – Best Shearling (305, 313, 321, 329)
Trophy 38 Stornoway General Shield – Best Gimmer (302, 310, 318, 326, 334)
Trophy 39 D & H Marts trophy – Best shearling bred and shown by exhibitor in Point (305 313 321 329)
Trophy 310 NFU Trophy – Best gimmer bred and shown by exhibitor in Point (302 310 318 326, 334)
Trophy 311 Angus Clinton Cup – Supreme (Interbreed) Champion
Trophy 312 Garrabost Trophy – Reserve (Interbreed) Champion
Trophy 313 Aird Grazings Cup – for the highest points in section.

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SECTION 4 VEGETABLES

Section Organiser: Iain Nicolson (870080)
► Register online www.pointshow.co.uk
► 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 41 – The Committee Shield – for the highest points in section
Trophy 42 – Iain Dholly Caimbeul Memorial Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 5 FLOWERS & FRUIT

Section Organiser: Shona Smith
► Register online www.pointshow.co.uk
► 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 51 – Willowglen GC Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 52 – Maybury Gardens Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice
Trophy 53 – Iain Crichton Trophy – Best Junior Exhibit in Sec 4&5

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SECTION 6 BAKING & PRESERVES

Section Organiser: Rebecca Menzies
► 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 61 – Tiumpanhead Comm Association Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 62 – Kitchen Centre Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 7 ARTS & CRAFTS

Section Organiser: Margaret Maclean
► Register online www.pointshow.co.uk
► PLEASE NOTE- Classes 705 & 706 excludes lathe work

Class 701 – Picture by adult (any type)
Class 702 – Picture by school pupil any age Pre-school)
Class 703 – Picture by School Pupil (primary age)
Class 704 – Picture by School Pupil (secondary age)
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 – Exhibitors choice of craft item not specified above (under 16) Class 708 – Exhibitors choice of craft item not specified above (adult)       

Trophy 76 – Ivor Murray Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 77 – K Mackay & Co Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 8 PHOTOGRAPHY

Section Organiser:
► Register online www.pointshow.co.uk
► 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 81 – The Rubhach Shield – for the highest points in section
Trophy 82 – Heb Engineering Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 9 SEWING

Section Organiser:
► Register online www.pointshow.co.uk

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 91 – Derek Macleod Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 92 – Sportsworld Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice

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SECTION 10 KNITTING & CROCHET

Section Organiser:
► Register online www.pointshow.co.uk

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 101 – Ron Badley Mem Trophy – for the highest points in section
Trophy 102- Macleod & Macleod Trophy – for best exhibit on Show – Judges Choice
Trophy 103 – SSPCA Shield

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SECTION 12 SPORT & FUN

► Section Organiser
Class 1201 – Classic Vehicle
Class 1202 – Tug of War Competition

Trophy 121 – Bùth an Rubha Throphy – winners of Tug of War
Trophy 122 – The Committee Cup – for best classic Vehicle – Judges Choice
Trophy 123 – Stornoway Trust Community Award Trophy – Village accumulating most points

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