As always this year’s Melplash Show has an impressive list of competitions for all the family to enter. There are nearly 300 classes covering all aspects of horticulture and floristry as well as sections for art, handicrafts, cookery and photography.
The Children Classes are open to all ages from under 7 to 15. There is a vast range of topics that will make great entertainment for the summer holiday. Here are just a few examples:
- A animal made of play dough
- Decorated fairy cakes
- Picture of a friendly monster
- Decorated pebble
- Necklace made from garden material
- Decorated hardboiled egg
The cooking competitions are open to all home cooks and aspiring chefs and this year include:
- Lemon Curd and Blackberry Loaf
- 5 decorated cup cakes
- Family fruit cake
- And a number of bread competitions.
Two culinary competitions:
Best curry competition, kindly sponsored by the Bridport Taj Mahal, and Sea Spring Seeds, West Bexington. One curry dish (any type) made of lamb, chicken or vegetable or a combination of either (without rice or bread)
- 1st Prize A £40 voucher to dine at the Taj Mahal
- 2nd Prize A selection of chilli seeds and plants from Sea Spring Seeds
- 3rd Prize A selection of curry spices
Best Fish Pie Competition, kindly sponsored by the Riverside Restaurant, West Bay.
- 1st Prize – £80 voucher to eat at the Riverside
- 2nd Prize – £40 voucher to eat at the Riverside
The Scheduled of all classes and competitions can be viewed on the Show’s website www.melplashshow.co.uk or can be obtained from the Show
This years show takes place on Thursday 25th August
