The Grand Competition Tent
It’s back! The Grand Competition Tent will be on the Common on Village Day this year. Along with the procession theme this year, our categories celebrate nature, pollinators and sustainability - with a bit of coronation thrown in as well; we couldn’t let this momentous event pass without a nod to our new monarch! Our judges are all local experts who are already excited to see your entries.
In each of the groups there are one or two categories that are just for the young generations, but all other categories are open to all ages. So, if you are a brilliant baker, a flourishing florist or a creative crafter of any age – join in the fun! All entries in the children’s categories will be judged in the following age groups: 5 and under, 6-10 years, 11-16 years. You may enter as many categories as you want for just £1 entry fee per person. Registration is now open and will close at 10pm Thursday 1st June. To enter, visit www.kingedwardhall.org.uk/village-day or pop into Ounce (refill store) on the High Street to complete a form and pay your £1 fee (exact money only please). All entries must be delivered to the Grand Competition Tent on the Common on Village Day (Sat 3rd June) between 9am-10am. The tent will be closed for judging between 10am and midday. It will reopen from midday so that visitors to Village Day can view all the entries, including those judged the best in each category. All entries must be collected between 4.30pm and 5.00pm at the end of the day.
Food and Drink
-The Charles Sponge – To celebrate the coronation of King Charles let your imagination go wild and reinvent the Victoria sponge. New flavours, decoration, style - all creations very welcome.
-Jams, Pickles, Chutneys and Honey – Bring us a jar or two of your very best preserves. All welcome, including honey from your very own bees!
-Cordials, Liqueurs, Wines and Beers – If you like to create a delicious drink we are the competition tent for you. From elderflower champagne to sloe gin, ales to wines. We really want you to bring a bottle!
-Your Lockdown Bread – Show us your Pandemic Pain (see what we did there?) Did you perfect sourdough bread over lockdown, maybe it’s a fantastic wholemeal? All shapes and sizes, styles and flavours of homemade bread accepted.
-Children’s Category: Creative Cookies – We love a cookie! Bring us 6 decorated biscuits on the theme of Bees and Flowers. Homemade or shop bought biscuits accepted, but decorated with your very own hands.
Horticultural
-Homegrown Incredible Edibles – Any homegrown fruit or vegetable, from radishes or salads to the first of the year’s potatoes.
-All About the Bees – A flower arrangement in the container of your choice celebrating bees • A Growing Container – Upcycle a container and plant it with something fabulous. Herbs, cacti, bedding plants, lettuce. Channel your inner Monty Don.
-Children’s Category: Best Dressed Vegetable or Fruit – When we say dressed we mean clothes not vinaigrette. Let your imagination go crazy, we expect them to look fabulous darling!
Wild and Wonderful Art and Craft
-Wild Lindfield – Your wild Lindfield, any medium. Photography, paint, graphics, textile.
-Sustainable Sashiko Sewing – Using the popular, simple and beautiful Japanese art of Sashiko, upcycle an accessory or item of clothing.
-A Beautiful Bird Feeder or Bug Hotel – Using sustainable materials with a touch of recycling, a creation to attract the birds and bees into your garden.
-Children’s Category: A Coronation Crown – Junk model your way to the Tower of London with a crown fit for a king.
-Children’s Category: A Fantastical Lego Bug – Create an amazing Lego insect to dazzle, terrify or attract the residents of Lindfield.
