billingshurst show programme 2015

Billingshurst Show 2015


Our theme for the Carnival Procession this year is Red White and Blue, and we’re expecting a riot of colour on the carnival floats this year. We’re sure you will also have seen the fantastic red white and blue window displays in and around the High Street this year – many thanks to everyone who took part in this, and there’s a special prize for the best entry!

In the Arena this year we have a great Dog and Duck display team who will be doing two separate displays during the course of the afternoon, and animals are a real feature of the show this year. We have the ever popular Dog Show of course – Pedigree classes starting at 1pm, Fun classes at 1:30pm – plus our expanding animal corner where the kids will be able to get up close for some petting. We have a fantastic owl display, and for the first time this year we are offering donkey rides.

Over at the Food Court we have non-stop music throughout the afternoon, with something for all tastes from the Weald Band, Last Resort Ukuleles, Five Foot Two making a welcome return appearance, and a very special guest Willie Austen, who will be doing an extended set in the Food Court from 3:00pm.

Our Farmers Market, with local crafts and produce, was a big hit last year, and this year we’ve added an extra marquee so there’s even more to choose from. Make sure also that you visit the Arts & Crafts tent, to see whether you’re amongst the prize winners, or to inspire you to join in next year.

We would like to say a big thank you to our sponsors, advertisers, supporters and helpers – we couldn’t do the Show without you. Thanks also to Billingshurst Parish Council for allowing us the use of the field.

We hope that you’ll wish to keep this programme as a souvenir of the day and as a handy guide to some great local services. Have a great day, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.


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12:00 Carnival Procession leaves the Village Hall

12:45 Carnival Procession arrives at the Show Ground

12:55 Formal opening of the Billingshurst Show Arena

13:00 Dog Show: Judging starts for Pedigree classes Ring 1

13:00 Winners of the Carnival Floats announced Arena

13:20 Horsham Bluebelles Arena

13:30 Dog Show: Judging starts for Novelty classes Ring 2

13:40 Petworth Band Arena

14:20 Dog & Duck display Arena

14:50 Scouts & Guides Arena

15:15 Southern Starlight Pom-Pom Dancers Arena

15:45 Dog & Duck display Arena

16:15 Lawnmower Racing display (to be confirmed) Arena

16:30 Tractor Pull/Tug of War Arena

16:45 Raffle & announcement of winners Arena

17:00 Close Arena

Plus throughout the afternoon: music by the Food Court from

The Weald Band, The Last Resort, Five Foot Two and Willie Austen See page 32 for further details

Please note that exact times and other details are subject to change – please listen out for

announcements on the field


Scouting and Guiding are UK's biggest youth organisations. Both Scouting and Guiding are alive and well here in Billingshurst. We have the facilities, we have the youngsters and we have a dedicated team of adult leaders. Why not join us so we can grow and get even better. It’s a great way to have fun, make friends, get outdoors, express your creativity and experience the wider world.

What do we do for our youngsters?

Scouting and Guiding helps children and young adults reach their full potential. We help develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

We give them space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We build confidence and raise their aspirations. More than 90% of youngsters say that Scouting and Guiding helps them mature and develop lasting relationships

What do volunteer Leaders do?

This everyday adventure is possible thanks to our adult volunteers, leading and supporting activities in a wide range of roles from working directly with young people, to helping manage a Group, to being a charity Trustee. In short we change lives by offering youngsters fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities

Our approach focuses on what you want to get out of volunteering, while respecting how much time you can offer. Over 90% of volunteers say that their skills and experiences have been useful in their work or personal life.

Bear Grylls, Chief Scout says about Scouting (and the same can be said for Guiding):

'Two things matter in life: following your dreams and looking after your friends. This is what I love about Scouting. 'It’s about doing great things, loving and enjoying the great adventures and helping others to do the same.'

If you are interested in joining us or would like to know more, contact our Chairman, Tony Priestley on 01403 786558 or email: [email protected]


Petworth Town Band are an old favourite at the show – “Everything a friendly, enthusiastic and entertaining town band ought to be” – who will be performing in the arena as well as leading the parade. New band members are welcome - please contact Jackie Day (Bookings Secretary) on 01903 745143 for further details.

Carnival Princess Jessica Godd, accompanied by attendant Lily Stocker and flower girls Lily Smith and Amelia Harvey Gay, travel in style courtesy of Harwoods and Peter Hooper.

Horsham Bluebelles have now been running for well over 25 years. Our dedicated team members, aged between 5 and 27, train twice a week to compete at IBTA and Open Competitions. This year we have won prestigious awards competing against the best of British and Irish twirlers, including best overall routine, Top Twirler and Teacher of the Year. To learn more about Horsham Bluebelles, please contact Carol Wray on 01403 264662.

St. Gabriels Playgroup welcomes all children from 2-5 years for term-time day care. Our experienced and well qualified staff encourage our children to extend activities and gain their early learning goals. To come and see us at any time, please ring Linda Nicholl on 07512 650699 during playgroup session times.

Billingshurst Dramatic Society put on two productions a year, usually in the October and February half terms. Rehearsals are on Monday and Thursday evenings from 8pm to 10pm at the Women’s Hall in the High Street, and the shows are usually at the Women’s Hall. You may be the star of one play, director, props assistant, lighting operator or front of house assistant in another. In our view, all roles are equal in the pursuit of dramatic perfection!

Billingshurst Family Church meet at 10am on Sundays at the Billingshurst Centre, including age-appropriate activities for children. We have lots of other activities during the week, including Rainbow Toddlers on Monday mornings during term-time, also at the Billingshurst Centre. For more information, ring 01403 786706 or go to www.b-f-c.org.uk

Dauxwood Pre-School provides early years education for the community of Billingshurst and the surrounding areas. We are the oldest pre-school in Billingshurst, and have been at our current location for over 30 years. In 2010 our new school building was built, replacing our old premises with brand new, larger premises. At Dauxwood, we strive to ensure all children are happy to come into pre-school, and enjoy their time here. We provide an environment where the children feel free to express themselves, and we offer support to both children and families when needed.

http://www.b-f-c.org.uk/


Jeepers Creepers! Two lucky boys are riding in a jeep kindly provided by Brian Smith, who runs the Spitfire Experience in Wisborough Green.

Southern Starlights are a friendly local pompom troupe from Bognor Regis, that enables boys and girls from 3 years old up to young adults to perform in many carnivals and displays across Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

WAKOOS Centre 4 Children is a local day nursery situated within the Children and Family Centre in Billingshurst. Our premises are purpose built for the provision of childcare enabling us to provide a safe learning and play environment inside and outside to children of all abilities. Telephone 01403 786800 for further details.

Arun Scouts meet on Monday evenings between 7pm & 8:30pm at the Scout Headquarters. They are aged 10.5 – 14 years. Boys and girls have great fun putting the out into Scout with a varied programme of activities including camping, kayaking, archery, shooting and first aid to name but a few.

Downlands Scouts meet on Fridays between 6:30pm & 8pm. They also get up to lots of fun activities including earning badges and awards for hiking and shooting and have been practising their survival skills this term. Both Scout sections will be collecting while walking during the parade this year.

Parbrook Cubs meet on Tuesdays between 6:30pm & 8pm. Cubs are aged 8 - 10.5 yrs, and have just had a fun-packed weekend

camp under Akela, Nick Wainewright and his team of volunteer leaders.

Dauxwood Cubs meet on Wednesdays between 6:15pm & 7:45pm. They are lucky to have Carolyn Cooper as their Akela. Carolyn is the group’s archery instructor who has been known to give out a curly-wurly if you hit a bullseye!

Billingshurst Brownies meet every Thursday between 5pm & 6:30pm. Ages 7-10 years are all welcome to join in. For more details contact Linda Lyons on 01403 786488. This year the Brownies are joined in the procession by the youngsters from Billingshurst Rainbows.

Oaklands Beavers meet on Mondays between 5pm & 6:15pm. Beaver Scouts are the youngest section of the Scouting family. Their activities are based around making things, outdoor activities, singing, playing games, going out on visits, investigating nature, listening to stories, learning how to be safe and most importantly, making new friends.

Cedars Beavers meet on Tuesdays between 4:30pm & 6pm. Squirrel a.k.a Helen Pullen not only runs the Tuesday Beavers but also organises the Billingshurst Gang Show.

Rob Jameson brings his vintage steam engine, a fantastic vehicle that you can admire on the field during the show, where it will be parked up.

We hope also to be joined by the engine from the Billingshurst Fire Brigade, but of course this will depend upon whether they have any calls to attend to on the day!


The Billingshurst Companion Dog Show is run under Kennel Club rules and regulations, which we reproduce here - please take time to check them.

Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts travelling to and whilst at Kennel Club licensed events.

When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a busy holiday route, and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams.

If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good idea at all.

The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water available to drink.

Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog.

When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle.

Keep the dog in the shade – take your own shade, for example a large umbrella and always have plenty of water available to drink so your dog stays well hydrated.

Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time.

Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could lead to dire results. Please look after your dog’s welfare.

Warning: if your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Regulations.

Right to refuse entries. Exhibitors/competitors are reminded that show societies have the right under Kennel Club Regulations to refuse any entry.

A dog docked on or after the 6th April 2007 may not be entered for exhibition at this show.


Pedigree classes sponsored by

FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS Lyons Farm Estate, Lyons Road, Slinfold RH13 0QP

Tel: 01403 740983 - http://springfieldpresssussex.co.uk

ENTRIES FOR ALL CLASSES TAKEN FROM 12:00 pm

DOGS NEED NOT BE REGISTERED WITH THE KENNEL CLUB

ENTRY FEES

£2.50 per dog per first class Thereafter £1.00 per dog per class

RING 1: Pedigree Classes - Judging starts 1pm

Judge: Ms. Ann Hodgson

Class 1: Any Variety Puppy (6-12 months on day of show) Class 2: Any Variety Pastoral or Working Class 3: Any Variety Gundog, Terrier or Hound Class 4: Any Variety Toy or Utility Class 5: Any Variety Non Sporting (Toys, Utility, Working or Pastoral) Class 6: Any Variety Sporting (Hounds, Terriers or Gundogs) Class 7: Any Variety Open

Prizes & Rosettes 1-5 in each class and Rosettes for BIS, RBIS, BPIS & RBPIS


Novelty classes sponsored by

INDEPENDENCE AND COMPASSION IN MODERN VETERINARY CARE Lyons Farm Estate, Lyons Road, Slinfold RH13 0QP

Tel: 01403 791011

RING 2: Novelty Classes - Judging starts 1.30pm Judge: Ms Hannah West MRCVS

Tel: 01798 872282 kindly donates a voucher for Wash & Blow Dry for the winner of the BIS

Novelty

Class 8: Best Cross breed Class 9: Cutest Puppy Class 10: Best Rescue or Rehomed Dog Class 11: Prettiest Bitch Class 12: Handsomest Dog Class 13: Dog doing the Best Trick Class 14: Dog with the Most Beautiful Eyes Class 15: Dog in Best Condition Class 16: Waggiest Tail Class 17: Best Six Legs Class 18: Veteran (for dogs 7 years and older)

Prizes & Rosettes 1-5 in each class Rosette for Best in Show Novelty chosen by the Billingshurst Princess

Dogs which have won any of the following awards are not eligible for entry at Companion Dog Shows:

Challenge Certificate (or any award that counts towards the title of Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club)

Reserve Challenge Certificate

Junior Warrant (Pedigree classes only)

Obedience Certificates (Obedience classes only)

Puppies must be six calendar months of age


Come along to the Arts & Crafts Tent to see the winners and all the other great entries in the following classes:

Section A - Photography & Art

Photographic print no larger than A4 size – Theme: “Animal Magic":

Class A1 – Junior (under 11)

Class A2 – Intermediate (under 18)

Class A3 – Senior (over 18)

Painting no larger than A3 size –Free choice of theme:

Class A4 – Junior (under 11)



Ceramics – Free choice of theme:



Section B - Crafts

Class B1 – Model from recyclable materials, theme "Dragons": Junior (under 11)

Class B2 – Flower Arrangement, using garden flowers and/or bought plant material, arranged in a basket of your choice: Open to all

Handmade Greetings Card - Theme "Red White & Blue":

Class B3 – Junior (under 11)

Class B4 – Intermediate (under 18)

Class B5 – Senior (over 18)


Section C - Home Baking

Class C1 – Four decorated cupcakes - Theme "Red White & Blue": Open to any Age Group

Class C2 – Celebration Cake - Theme "Red White & Blue": Open to any Age Group

Class C3 – Lemon Drizzle Cake: Open to any Age Group

Section D – Special Primary School Entry for the Billingshurst Rotary Cup

Class D1 – The Giant's Boot or Boots: Primary School Pupils (one entry per school)

Section E – Special Scout / Guide Category for the Scouts & Guides Cup

Design a badge for the Billingshurst Show 2016:

Class E1 – Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies & Cubs

Class E2 – Guides, Scouts, Explorers & Young Leaders

Class E3 – Senior (over 18)


We had such a positive reaction to our Food Hall and Caft Hall last year that for

this year we’ve gone one better and added a third hall – each hall with the best

of local food, crafts and produce.

This year we have:

In the Food Hall In our New Hall In the Craft Hall

Olives Sew Delicious Aloe Vera

Vegetable boxes Herbal Medicines Pampered Chef

Cheese making kits Artisan Chocolate Carved Soap Flowers

Adversane Meats Paws Deli Home & Away Gifts

Iron Railway Vineyard Photo Studios Rustic Signs

Say Cheese Tea Light Rings Wood Carvings

Merry Hill Mushroons Sugar Rush Blossoms & May

Olive Oil and Vinegars Bags & Leather Goods Sean Evans

Chutneys, Relishes and Jellies

Auntie Val’s Preserves Painted Garden Products

And just outside:

Children of Sumatra Bejewelled Linseed Oil


Too much to fit into this space! But here is a selection of what you’ll find at the show this year to

keep you entertained throughout the afternoon...


Our Carnival Princess this year is Jessica Godd, who will be accompanied in the Carnival

Procession by attendant Lily Stocker and flower girls Lily Smith and Amelia Harvey Gay. Many

thanks to Laura Parker for this lovely picture of the girls after the Carnival Princess competition

at Billingshurst Primary School. From left to right: Lily Smith, Lily Stocker, Jessica and Amelia.

Organised by Billingshurst Rotary Club and Billingshurst Scouts & Guides

Proceeds divided equally between Billingshurst Rotary Club (charity no. 1024700)

and Billingshurst Scouts & Guides (charity no. 305886)

www.billingshurstshow.org.uk


Take a break, have a drink, choose from a wide variety of great food in our Food Court:

Bar – Barbecue – Refreshment Tent

Juice Bar – Sue’s Vegetarian Wraps

Essence of Asia

We have a full programme of entertainment in the Food Court this year (times may vary):

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Weald Band

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Last Resort Ukuleles

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Five Foot Two

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Willie Austen

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Last Resort Ukuleles

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Five Foot Two

Returning by popular request… Take a break, have a drink, and let the kids

enjoy our fantastic ball pool and soft play area

Just opposite the Food Court, with great music to listen to throughout the day

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