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DON'T MISS
THE ARCHERY
and Medieval Day
The TARGET Group has set up for Sunday September 7th
From 12 noon to 4.30pm in The Butts.
Kestrel Archery Club display and try it yourself!
Hog roast and Tudor refreshments
Folk dancing and Morris Men
Egg throwing competition try it yourself!
Scarecrow making competition the best and the scariest
Medieval costume to add to the atmosphere can be hired from:
Fay Boissieux at 21 Station Road or
Gail at Potton Fancy Dress, Oaklands, 35 Mill Lane, Potton (260706)


MOBILE LIBRARY SCHEDULE
Community Centre, alternate Fridays 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Sept 12th, 26th

Village College, alternate Saturdays 1.30 - 3.30pm
Sept 6th, 20th

01223 712000 for renewals and enquiries



There will be a wide variety of stalls, displays and competitions including:
The Susan Lucas School of Dance, Displays of Classic and Vintage Cars, Punch and Judy, The Raptor Foundation, Fun-fair, The Karate Club, Model railway exhibition, Coconut shy...and much, much more.
Please remember that all profits raised will be distributed to organisations in the village.

COMPETITION CLASSES
Unfortunately the list of competition classes and entry forms included in the last edition of the Gazette did not include instructions or rules. These are printed below. Spare or additional entry forms and the list of classes are available from Gostlings, Gamlingay Village College or Graham Virgo (email: gjv1000@cam.ac.uk or tel: 652181).


INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPETITION CLASSES

Entry forms for competition classes should be handed in to Gamlingay Village College or Gostlings newsagents by no later than Friday 12th September. On the day of the Show, bring your entries and pay the fees between 9.00a.m. and 10.45 a.m. at Gamlingay Village College.- Judging takes place between 11.00a.m. and 12 noon
The show is open from 2.00pm. and 5.00pm. Exhibits may be collected from the hall from 5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

RULES FOR COMPETITION CLASSES

1. All produce must be grown by the competitor.
2. All entries must be free from pests.
3. Any pot plants must have been in the competitor's possession for at least three months.
4. Competitors may make up to three entries in each class.
5. Entry fee: 25p per entry, both adult and children. Please pay on the day.
6. All entry forms to be submitted by Friday 12th September.
7. All entries to be staged between 9a.m. and 10.45 a.m.
8. Competitors cards must be displayed on all entries, issued as fees paid.
9. Judging will take place between 11a.m. and 12 noon and the judges' decisions are final.
10. Prize certificates will be awarded to the first three places and Highly Commended in each class, with trophies to the highest scoring adult and child.
11. Every effort will be made to safeguard entries but the Committee cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.



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