Get your thinking caps on! Below is the schedule for the next Brockenhurst Group Show in 2026. So you have plenty of time to get thinking and creating! Lets see if we can keep up the momentum of 2024’s Group Show!

The judging Day will be Friday 20th March 2026 and the Show Day will be on Saturday 21st March 2026.

To be held at St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, New Milton BH25 6QU

CLASS DETAILS

A1 Biscuit Easter Biscuits 3 Easter biscuits to be displayed on an appropriately sized paper plate See OWTS p121 Made with the given recipe (see below)

A2 Savoury Cheese Scones 3 Cheese Scones size – each one 6cms diameter (2½ inches) – presented on a rectangular board. See OWTS p120

A3 Baking A Battenberg Cake A Battenberg cake of any size, presented on a board or plate. Marzipan can be bought or made. See OWTS p111

A4 Baking A Cake made with at least 1 vegetable. Make a round, 2-layer cake (baked in 2 tins) that has vegetable(s) in the ingredients.It can be of any size, with icing / filling in the middle and on top. Presented on a suitable plate. Please list ingredients used on the label (or include recipe). See OWTS p111 See definition for fruit and vegetable at the end of this schedule.

A5 Preserve Chutney A Fruit and or Vegetable chutney in a clear glass jar with a new unused lid. Ingredients & date made to be listed on label. Jar can be up to 450ml. See OWTS p137,148

B1 Quilting, Applique or patchwork Decorative Cushion A removable cushion cover that incorporates a quilted, applique or patchwork design, of any size or description. No restrictions on openings, type of fastenings, choice of fabrics or design elements. Cushions should be functional, plump, pleasing to the eye and neatly finished). Ref OWTS page 69, 59, 90, 92

B2 Knit or crochet A Tea Cosy A tea cosy to celebrate springtime. Knitted or crocheted, to fit teapot (Please provide own teapot). All embellishments, eg, flowers, animals, insects, to be knitted or crocheted and sewn on to tea cosy. Marks to be awarded for original design, and other/commercial patterns used should be accredited. No kits please. See OWTS p67,80.

B3 Needle felting, wet felting The animals went in 2 by 2 Noah’s ark Two 3-dimensional animals of the same species. Must be able to stand. Can be wet felted, needle felted or a mix of the two. Maximum size for each animal – 30cm wide /long and height in proportion. No kits allowed and any patterns must be credited. See OWTS p86

B4 cross stitch, embroidery or canvas work New Beginnings. A framed picture (no glass) which interprets ‘New Beginnings’. Kits may be used. No restriction on size, background fabric or choice of subject. Original designs should be claimed. Patterns or kits should be acknowledged. Stitches should be even, accurate and neatly finished. Completed work should be straight. See OWTS page 68,72,62.

B5 Beading “Spring” A beaded item including jewellery depicting ‘Spring’. No size restrictions. See OWTS p60

B6 sewing Beach Bag A bright, sunny bag for the beach made from appropriate fabrics and incorporating attached handles. The bag may be decorated in any way. Waterproof fabrics can be used. Bag should be capacious and strong. It should be attractive and modern, decorated with a functional and pleasing design. Any decoration should be neat and able to withstand beach use.

B7 craft Decorate a plant pot. A colourful plant pot, decorated for spring. Pot, maximum size 6” / 15cm (measured at inside diameter of rim). Embellishment can be any craft: painted, mosaic, jewel or crocheted, macrame, etc. shell encrusted, knitted,

B8 Recycle Re-purpose Old Denim. Create a new object from pre-used denim clothing. Any craft may be used. A description should be supplied that details what the fabric had been used for, before its transformation. (Innovation and originality will be welcomed. Items should display good crafting skills. Patterns should be acknowledged where they have been used). Ref specific pages of OWTS for different craft criteria.

C1 Photograph Breathe, relax, look around, smile. A photograph in colour or black and white. Print not to exceed 7 x 5 inches (175mm x 125mm). Print must be framed so it can stand and can be mounted if desired.CLASS DETAILS

C2 Painting/drawing/mixed media use any medium Sunrise/sunset Painting or drawing – any medium or mixed media. Framed or mounted to include an easel or stand. Frame / mount size not to exceed 25 x 20 inches (525mm x 500mm).

D1 Floral An Easter table centre To be viewed in the round. Fresh dried or artificial foliage and flowers may be used along with accompanying accessories. No size restriction. Use any suitable container for your table centrepiece.

Co-operative Produce “On the Go” 3 foods to keep you energised and sustained during an outdoor activity. To be displayed in a suitable bag, hamper, box or container. No minimum or maximum size for container/ bag/hamper just in relation to entries. At least 3 members to participate.

Co-operative Craft Nursery Rhyme Please include 3 different craft items linked to your nursery rhyme. Please display on a board maximum size 20inches x 20inches. Back Board is optional with a height in keeping with the width. Please include a copy of your chosen rhyme.At least 3 members to participate.

Notes about the schedule and items which are entered.

• Bought kits are only permitted for Class B4 and B5

• Any patterns used should be credited for example a knitting, crochet, needle or wet felting and sewing pattern.

• On the back of your photo frame please give a few details about the subject – who, what, where or why.

• PLEASE NOTE: no items which have been entered before can be entered again or exactly replicated.

• ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PER CLASS. No one may enter multiple entries in a class.

THE DEFINITION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WHICH WE WILL BE USING FOR THIS SHOW IS AS FOLLOWS: Fruits come from the flowering part of a plant and contain seed or seeds. Vegetables are the edible parts of a plant, such as leaves, stem, roots, and bulbs.

• Examples of accepted vegetables for use in Class A4 : rhubarb, beetroot, courgette, onions, leeks, parsnips, carrots, potato, sweet potato and cauliflower.

•Please refer to OWTS – ON WITH THE SHOW 2021

You can download an electronic copy by logging into My WI:

Click on Make Create and Do tab,

Select Shows and Competitions and at the bottom of the page you will find a link to download a copy.

P57 – P58 gives an overview of craft requirements

If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact Sonia Dunn 07964 818210 or soniadunn123@gmail.comB

CLASS A1 Easter Biscuits

This recipe is taken from the book “Cakes and Biscuits – Best-kept secrets of the Women’s Institute” by Jill Brand

The spices in the original recipe are mixed spice and cinnamon, but we invite you personalise the spice flavour.

115g (4 oz) butter, softened plus extra for greasing the baking tray.

80g (3 oz) caster sugar

1 egg -separated

200g (7 oz) plain flour -plus extra for rolling out.

A pinch of salt

Spices of your choosing

50g (2 oz) currants

25g (1 oz) mixed peel – chopped

1-2 tablespoons milk

A little caster sugar

1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Beat in the egg yolk.

3. Fold the flour, salt and spices into the mixture.

4. Also add the currants and mixed peel.

5. Add enough milk to give a soft dough.

6. Lightly knead the dough on a floured surface and roll out to 5mm (1/4 inch) thick.

7. Cut the mixture out the biscuits using a 6cm 2 ½ inch cutter.

8. Place the biscuits on a greased baking tray.

9. Bake at Gas mark 6, electric 200C or fan oven 180C for 8-10 minutes.

10. Take them out of the oven. Brush them with beaten egg white and sprinkle with caster sugar.

11. Return to the oven for a further 8-10 minutes.

12. Allow the biscuits to cool on the tray for a few minutes before placing them on a wire rack to cool completely

Choose 3 biscuits and display them on an appropriately sized paper plate.