hedgelaying competition

HEDGELAYING COMPETITION
SCHEDULE 2016
Sunday 25th September
at Higher Langdon Farm, Beaminster DT8 3NA
by kind permission of Mrs Tessa McKenzie-Green
Closing dates for entries Wednesday 21st September.
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Are proud to be the
main sponsor of the
annual Hedgelaying
and Ploughing match
Telephone: 01308 423337 [Society Office] | Email: office@melplashshow.co.uk | 23 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NT
www.melplashshow.co.uk
Affiliated to the Society of Ploughmen &
National Hedge Laying Society.
2016 HEDGELAYING & PLOUGHING MATCH
Melplash Agricultural Society
President 2016 – Mrs Rebecca Knox
to be held at Higher Langdon Farm, Beaminster, DT8 3NA
by kind permission of Mrs Tessa Mackenzie-Green
Reference: ST514020
Latitude: 50.815711
Longitude: 2.6912239
Sunday 25th September 2016 - 10.00am onwards
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2016
NO LATE ENTRIES PLEASE
General Information
The drawing of lots for hedgelaying classes will be done at
9.15am on the morning of the match.
ALL CHALLENGE CUPS AND TROPHIES TO BE RETURNED TO
THE SOCIETY BY FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2016, CLEANED &
ENGRAVED PLEASE.
A complimentary Ploughmans Lunch is provided to all
competitors.
2016 HEDGELAYING JUDGES
To be confirmed
Committee and Stewards
Chairman – Mr Tim Frampton
Messrs. JRB Bowditch, N Dowding, FMJ Fooks,
MJ Frampton, AJ Ridout, M Ridout, JE Samways,
R Vickery, R Woodham, P Hardwill
Acknowledgements
The Society would like to thank the host Mrs Tessa MackenzieGreen of Higher Langdon Farm, Beaminster for kindly allowing
the Hedgelaying & Ploughing Match to be held on her land
Sincere thanks to the sponsors for their support of the match:
Kitson & Trotman Solicitors
Numatic International Limited, Chard
Francis Bugler Limited, Beaminster
Smarts Agricultural Services, Dorchester
S C Marsh, Dorchester, Maiden Newton
The late Mrs AG Bowditch
Mrs M J Dare
Scats, Dorchester
Duffields (South West) Ltd
Claas Western, Dorchester
RULES FOR HEDGELAYING COMPETITIONS
The Term Competitor shall include all persons and their
exhibits and equipment taking part in any competition arranged
by the Melplash Agricultural Society Limited
1. Competitors in all Hedgelaying classes must be ready to
draw for positions at 9.15am and finish their work by
2.45pm. Late finishing could result in points being
forfeited. Late arrivals will be placed in the next available
section of their class.
2. Hedges to be laid Dorset Style. Hedge to be laid in the
(now recognised by NHLS) Dorset Style, low to the
bank/ground, tightly woven with itself and
bonds/binders used internally and externally as and
where required to secure. The finished hedge should be a
half barrel finish at a height of 2ft 6”- 3 ft.
3. All hedgelaying competitors who finish their work to the
satisfaction of the judges and who do not receive prize
money will be offered £6 towards their expenses.
4. Novice is a Competitor who has not won a 1st prize in any
previous Melplash Agricultural Society Hedgelaying
Match.
5. No help must be given to competitors in any way except
in Novice classes where verbal advice may be given.
6. Local entries are confined to person’s resident within a
radius of 12 miles of Melplash Church.
7. Competitors must comply with Health & Safety
Regulations. In respect of the use of CHAINSAWS the
following requirements are for all competitors:
8. To be permitted to use a chainsaw at the competition
competitors must hold a current Certificate of
Competence. (The need for adequate training IS a legal
requirement). The use of top handle saws is not
permitted.
9. Personal protective equipment to current standards must
be worn whenever the saw is operated, no matter how
short the time or how infrequent that operation may be.
Any competitors using a chainsaw without personal
protective clothing will be disqualified.
10. Any competitor without certification to use a chainsaw
may request assistance from the steward when cutting is
required.
11. Entries for the competition are accepted on the basis that
all prospective competitors understand and accept the
above conditions. The receipt of an entry form from a
competitor by email or otherwise is the competitor’s
confirmation that they accept and will abide by these
rules. Entries received by email will be retained on file
and classed as being signed and in agreement with these
rules.
12. Disclaimer of Liability: The Melplash Agricultural
Society Limited shall not be liable for the death of, or
injury to, or for any damage to any property of, or any
losses, or other liability, incurred by the competitor, his
servants or agents except where such death, injury or
loss is due to the negligence of the Melplash Agricultural
Society Limited.
SCHEDULE FOR THE HEDGELAYING CLASSES
Competitors may use a chain-saw in any class
but MUST HOLD A Certificate of Competence
and Safety gear MUST be worn
A complimentary lunch is provided to all entrants.
All Hedges to be laid Dorset Style – see Rule 2.
No Entry Fee
PRIZE MONEY FOR ALL CLASSES
1st £50; 2nd £40; 3rd £30; 4th £10
CLASS 1
HEDGING LOCAL who shall best cut and lay 10 meters
of hedge. This is a local class, please see Rule 6.
THE CECIL A. MARSH MEMORIAL PERPETUAL
CHALLENGE CUP kindly presented by his son, J.W.O.
Marsh Esq., will be awarded to the Winner of class 1.
CLASS 2
HEDGING NOVICE who shall best cut and lay 7 meters
of hedge. This is a Novice class, please see Rule 4.
Previous winners of this class must move up to next
level - either Local, Intermediate, Open, Open Pairs or
Ladies
THE MARCUS BERESFORD TROPHY kindly presented
by Marcus Beresford, CBE will be awarded to the
winner of class 2.
CLASS 3
HEDGING INTERMEDIATE who shall best cut 9 meters
of hedge. Winners of this class must move up to next
level - either Local, Open, Open Pairs or Ladies.
CLASS 4
HEDGING OPEN CLASS who shall best cut and lay 10
meters of hedge. This class is for competitors outside
the local area (see Rule 6).
THE ELIZABETH LADY WILIAMS PERPETUAL
CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the winner of
class 4.
CLASS 5
LADIES CLASS who shall best cut and lay 7 meters of
hedge.
THE BILL HOOK TROPHY will be awarded to the
winner of Class 5.
CLASS 6
OPEN PAIRS who shall best cut and lay 8/9meters in 5
hours.
THE BARTLETTS (DORSET) Ltd Cup will be awarded
to the winner of Class 6.
CLASS 7
NOVICE PAIRS who shall best cut and lay 8/9 meters
in 5 hours. This is a Novice class, please see Rule 4.
Previous winners of this class must move up to another
class.
C10
SILVER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED
BY CLEEVES & EDWINA PALMER for the overall
Champion Hedgelayer.
THE PHILIP HARDWILL CUP will be awarded to the
highest placed Young Farmer overall.
S10
TIDIEST KEPT SITE: The Society’s Prize Card for
TIDIEST KEPT PLOT
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