Dofednod a Cholomennod

Cymdeithas Royal Noddwr / Patron: Her Majesty The Queen Amaethyddol Welsh Llywydd / President: Tom R Tudor MBE, FRAgS Frenhinol Agricultural Cymru Society Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show 23-26 Gorffennaf / July 2018 Atodlen a Rheolau Dofednod a Cholomennod Schedule and Regulations Poultry and Pigeons NODER / NOTE Adrannau Dofednod a Cholomennod yn agored ar Dydd Llun & Dydd Mawrth, Gorffennaf 23 & 24 Poultry & Pigeon Sections open on Monday & Tuesday 23 & 24 July cafc.cymru rwas.wales

Ceisiadau Olaf Closing date for entries 18 Mehefin/ June 2018 ***NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED*** Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee 1.00 y cais / 1.00 per entry Dosbarth / Class 218-2.00 y cais / per entry Wyau / Eggs 50c y cais / 50p per entry Gwobrau Prize Money 1st - 3.00, 2nd - 2.00, 3rd - 1.00 (Pob dosbarth ac eithrio triawd / All classes except trio) Trio 1st - 5.00, 2nd - 3.00, 3rd - 2.00 Cyflwyniad Gwobrau Presentation of Awards Tuesday 24 July at 3.00pm Fur & Feather Pavilion Manylion cyswllt Contact details Mrs Bethan Davies CAFC Cyf / RWAS Ltd. Llanelwedd Llanfair ym Muallt / Builth Wells Powys LD2 3SY 01982 554 411 bethan@rwas.co.uk rwas.co.uk

SWYDDOGION YR ADRAN DOFEDNOD A COLOMENNOD POULTRY & PIGEON SECTION OFFICIALS Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol Anrhydeddus / Assistant Honorary Director Mr Stephen K Pugh DOFEDNOD POULTRY Prif Stiward yr Adran / Chief Sectional Steward Mr Paul Williams Prif Stiward Cynorthwyol yr Adran / Assistant Chief Sectional Steward Mr Paul Tucker Stiwardiaid / Stewards Mr Eilyr Williams Mrs Bessie Williams Mrs Catrin Williams Mr Gethin Lewis Mr Ifan Evans Mr Gruffydd Rees Evans COLOMENNOD - PIGEONS Prif Stiward yr Adran / Chief Sectional Steward Mr Tony Baugh Prif Stiward Cynorthwyol yr Adran / Assistant Chief Sectional Steward Mr T Francis Bradbourn Stiwardiaid / Stewards Mr Ian Stephens Mr Jamie Vaughan Mrs Janet Bradbourn Master Aled Bradbourn Mr Stan Stephens Cynhelir Sioe Pencampwriarth Frenhinol Dofednod o dan rheolau'r Clwb Dofednod Prydeinig ac fe dderbynnir ceisiadau ar y dealltwriaeth fod yr arddangoswyr yn cytuno i ufuddhau i'r rheolau hyn. The Royal Championship Poultry Show is held under the rules of the Poultry Club of Great Britain and entries are accepted on the understanding that the Exhibitors agree to abide by these Rules. ATGOFIAD I ARDDANGOSWYR NA DDYLID SYMUD Y LLESTRI DWR O'R CEWYLL. EXHIBITORS ARE REMINDED THAT DRINKERS SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE CAGES.

BEIRNIAID / JUDGES DOFEDNOD - POULTRY Plu Caled Mawr, Chorieir, Adar Dwr & Triawdau Large & Bantam Hard Feather, Waterfowl a Trios Mr Dean Kay Corieir Plu Meddal, Corieir Gwiriau a Wyau Bantams Soft Feather & True Bantams & Eggs Mr Stuart Kay Plu Meddal Mawr, Iau a Bridiau Prin Large Soft Feather, Juveniles and Rare Breeds Mr Rob Walker, Worcester COLOMENNOD - PIGEONS Colomennod Ffansi / Hedfan Fancy / Flying Mr E Murray, Nottinghamshire Colomennod Rasio Show Racer / Racing Pigeons Mr H Bogle, Tamworth CYDNABYDDIAETH / ACKNOWLEDGMENT Gyda diolch mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod y Nawdd i r Adran hon gan: The Society acknowledges with thanks the Sponsorship of this Section by: Mr Tony Baugh Mr Paul Williams & Mr Paul Tucker HFS Agricultural Ltd, Bridgend Osmonds

DOFEDNOD - POULTRY

DOSBARTHIAD - CLASSIFICATION Dosbarth Triawdau / Trios Class 1. Large Trio (hard/soft feather) 1M & 2F 2. Bantam Trio (hard feather) 1M & 2F 3. Bantam Trio (soft feather) 1M & 2F Plu Caled Mawr / Large Hard Feather 4. OEG any colour M 5. OEG any colour F 6. Oxford Old English Game M 7. Oxford Old English Game F 8. Indian or Jubilee Game M/F 9. Any other variety M/F 10. Any variety bred 2018 M/F Plu Meddal Mawr / Large Soft Feather 11. Wyandotte, any colour M/F 12. Brahma M/F 13. Sussex, any colour M/F 14. Orpington, any colour M/F 15. Rhode Island Red M/F 16. Welsummer M/F 17. Barnevelder M/F 18. Australorp, any colour M/F 19. Silkie, white M/F 20. Silkie, any colour M/F 21. Ancona M/F 22. Leghorn, any colour M/F 23. Minorca, any colour M/F 24. Araucana M/F 25. Best Utility Farmyard Fowl M/F 26. Any other variety M 27. Any other variety F 28. Any variety bred 2018, light M/F 29. Any variety bred 2018, heavy M/F Bridiau Prin / Rare Breeds 30. Large, any variety (long tail) M 31. Large, any variety (long tail) F 32. Bantam, any variety (long tail) M 33. Bantam, any variety (long tail) F 34. Large, any other variety M 35. Large, any other variety F 36. Bantam, any other variety M 37. Bantam, any other variety F

Corieir Plu Meddal - Trwm / Bantams Soft Feather - Heavy 38. Wyandotte, white M 39. Wyandotte, white F 40. Wyandotte, any other colour M 41. Wyandotte, any other colour F 42. Rhode Island Red M 43. Rhode Island Red F 44. Sussex, any colour M 45. Sussex, any colour F 46. Buff Rock M/F 47. Rock, any other colour M 48. Rock, any other colour F 49. Australorp, any colour M 50. Australorp, any colour F 51. Orpington, any colour M 52. Orpington, any colour F 53. Croad, Langshan M/F 54. Any other variety, heavy breed M 55. Any other variety, heavy breed F 56. Any variety bred 2018 M 57. Any variety bred 2018 F Corieir Plu Meddal - Ysgafn / Bantams Soft Feather - Light 58. Ancona M/F 59. Leghorn, white M/F 60. Leghorn, any other colour M/F 61. Minorca, any colour M/F 62. Welsummer M/F 63. Silkie, any colour M/F 64. Araucana M/F 65. Polish, any colour M/F 66. Any variety light breed M/F 67. Any variety bred 2018 M 68. Any variety bred 2018 F Corieir Plu Meddal Iawnryw / Bantams Soft Feather - True 69. Sebright, any colour M 70. Sebright, any colour F 71. Pekin, white M 72. Pekin, white F 73. Pekin, black M 74. Pekin, black F 75. Pekin, any other colour M 76. Pekin, any other colour F 77. Rosecomb M/F 78. Dutch Gold Partridge M/F 79. Dutch AOC M/F 80. Belgian M 81. Belgian F 82. Any other variety true Bantam M/F 83. Any variety bred 2018 M/F

Corieir Plu Caled / Bantams Hard Feather 84. O.E. Game, Black / Red M 85. O.E. Game Partridge / Wheaten F 86. O.E. Game, Spangle M/F 87. O.E. Game, Black / Blue M/F 88. O.E. Game, Brassy or Furness M/F 89. O.E. Game, any other colour M 90. O.E. Game, any other colour F 91. Modern Game, Black / Red M/F 92. Modern Game, any other colour M 93. Modern Game, any other colour F 94. Indian or Jubilee Game M/F 95. Any other variety M/F 96. Any variety bred 2018 M/F Adar Dwr / Waterfowl (Hwyaid / Ducks) 97. Aylesbury Duck/Drake 98. Indian Runner, any colour Duck/Drake 99. Welsh Harlequin / Buff Orpington Duck/Drake 100. Khaki Campbell Duck/Drake 101. AOV heavy Duck 102. AOV heavy Drake 103. AOV light Duck 104. AOV light Drake 105. Call, white Duck 106. Call, white Drake 107. Call, any other colour Duck 108. Call, any other colour Drake 109. AOV bantam Duck 110. AOV bantam Drake (Gwyddau / Geese) 111. Any variety Goose/Gander

Adran Iau / Juvenile Section Rhaid i'r adar yn yr adran Iau gael eu corlannu gan yr arddangoswyr a ddylai fod yn 12 ac o dan 16 mlwydd oed ar 23 o Orffennaf 2018. All birds in the Juvenile classes to be penned by the exhibitors who must be 12 & under 16 on the 23 July 2018. 112. Any variety large M/F 113. Any hard feather bantam M/F 114. Any soft feather bantam M 115. Any soft feather bantam F 116. Any true feather bantam M 117. Any true feather bantam F 118. Any variety pet chicken M/F 119. Any variety waterfowl M/F 120. Three eggs, any colour Adran Iau o dan 12 / Junior Section under 12 Mae'n rhaid bod yn bresennol i'r beirniaidu am 9.30yb - Rheol 11 Must be in attendance for judging at 9.30am - Rule 11 applies 121. Any variety pure bred - large M/F 122. Any variety pure bred - bantam M/F 123. Any variety pet chicken / waterfowl large M/F 124. Any variety pet chicken / waterfowl bantam M/F 125. Three eggs, any colour WYAU / EGGS 126. Three hen eggs, white 127. Three hen eggs, brown 128. Three hen eggs, any other colour 129. Three bantam eggs, white 130. Three bantam eggs, brown 131. Three bantam eggs, any other colour 132. Three duck eggs, any colour 133. Single hen egg, large, brown 134. Single hen egg, large, tinted 135. Single hen egg, large, any other colour 136. Single bantam egg, any colour 137. Single duck egg, any colour 138. Three eggs of different colours (one of each colour) 139. Three eggs, one hen, bantam, duck 140. Three eggs of any other variety 141. Duck contents 142. Large fowl contents 143. Bantam contents

GWOBRAU ARBENNIG Y DOFEDNOD POULTRY SPECIAL PRIZES Welsh Royal crystal kindly given by Mr Tony Baugh, the RWAS offers Rosettes and cash prizes to the following; SP1 SP2 25.00 for Best Bird in Show 15.00 for Reserve Best Bird in Show The RWAS offers cash prizes to the following; SP3 SP4 10.00 for Best Opposite Sex 5.00 Best Bird Large Hard Feather together with a Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by the late Mr R B Price, 42 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, which is offered for annual competition, together with RWAS Rosette to winner and reserve *** SP5 5.00 Best Bantam Hard Feather together with a Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by the late Mr R B Price, 42 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, which is offered for annual competition, together with RWAS Rosette to winner and reserve *** SP6 5.00 Best Bird Large Soft Feather together with Spillers Agriculture Limited, offers for annual competition a Perpetual Challenge Cup for *** SP7 5.00 Best Bantam Soft Feather SP8 5.00 Best Waterfowl together with The David Thomas Memorial Trophy kindly presented by Mr James Thomas SP9 5.00 Best True Bantam together with the late Rev. Sion & Mrs Alun Perpetual Trophy SP10 5.00 Best Bird in Juvenile Section. (Classes 112-119) together with The Paul Tucker Challenge Shield, RWAS rosette and Welsh Royal Crystal kindly given by Mr Tony Baugh SP11 Reserve Best Bird in the Juvenile Section - The Mr Paul Tucker Challenge Trophy SP12 Best Bird in the Juvenile or Junior Sections (Classes 112-119 & 121-124) Poultry Club of Wales slate coaster will be presented SP13 Champion Egg in the Egg Section (Classes 126 143) Welsh Royal Crystal kindly given by Mr & Mrs Paul Williams

South Wales Branch - Poultry Club Cup. *** A trophy kindly presented by the South Wales Branch of the Poultry Club for annual competition at the Royal Welsh Show, awarded for: SP14 Best Bird in Show owned by a Poultry Club Member residing in Wales. SP15 Best Large Light Breed - The Philip Jones Perpetual Memorial Trophy, kindly presented by Mr Richard Pye SP16 The Poultry Club of Great Britain offers for Royal Championship Shows the following awards (Poultry Club members only) : Engraved Coasters to Show Champion and Reserve Show Champion - Bronze Award Large Hard Feather Bronze Award Bantam Hard Feather Bronze Award Large Soft Feather Light Bronze Award Large Soft Feather Heavy Bronze Award Bantam Soft Feather Light Bronze Award Bantam Soft Feather Heavy Bronze Award True Bantam Bronze Award Trio Bronze Award Eggs Bronze Award Juvenile Bronze Award Waterfowl Bronze Award Rare Breed (General Secretary: Kate Dickinson, Chattlehope House, Catcleugh, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE19 1TY) SP17 Breed Club Special Awards All specials from Breed Clubs will be applied for. *** Society Owned Cups

COLOMENNOD - PIGEONS

DOSBARTHIAD - CLASSIFICATION (Dan Rheolau CCC / Under NPA Rules) Colomennod Ffansi / Fancy Pigeons 175. Modena Gazzi Cock or Hen adult 176. Modena Schietti Cock or Hen adult 177. Jacobin Cock / Hen adult 178. Any variety Blower Cock or Hen any age 179. Any variety Owl, except VPC Cock adult 180. Any variety Owl, except VPC Hen adult 181. Show King Cock or Hen adult 182. Show King Cock or Hen bred 2018 183. Any other variety, short faced Cock or Hen adult 184. Any variety Continental Tumbler and Flying Breed VPC Cock adult 185. Any variety Continental Tumbler and Flying Breed VPC Hen adult 186. Any variety Continental Tumbler and Flying Breed VPC Cock or Hen bred 2018 187. Any other variety VPC breed only Cock or Hen adult 188. Any other variety VPC breed only Cock or Hen bred 2018 189. Any other variety (clean legged) Cock adult 190. Any other variety (clean legged) Hen adult 191. Any other variety (feather legged) Cock adult 192. Any other variety (feather legged) Hen adult 193. Any variety Cock bred 2018 194. Any variety Hen bred 2018 195. Juvenile Class, any variety Cock or Hen any age Colomennod Heddfan / Flying Pigeons 196. Exhibition Birmingham Roller Cock or Hen adult 197. Exhibition Birmingham Roller Cock or Hen bred 2018 198. West of England Flying Tumbler Cock adult 199. West of England Flying Tumbler Hen adult 200. West of England Flying Tumbler Cock bred 2018 201. West of England Flying Tumbler Hen bred 2018 202. Exhibition Flying Tippler, any colour Cock adult 203. Exhibition Flying Tippler, any colour Hen adult 204. Exhibition Flying Tippler, any colour Cock / Hen bred 2018 205. Flying Competition Tippler Cock or Hen any age 206. Competition Flying Rollers Cock adult 207. Competition Flying Rollers Hen adult 208. Competition Flying Rollers Cock / hen bred 2018 209. Juvenile Class, any variety Cock or Hen any age

Colomen Rasio Sioe / Show Racer 210. Likeliest for Showing Cock bred prior to 2017 211. Likeliest for Showing Hen bred prior to 2017 212. Yearling any colour Cock bred 2017 213. Yearling any colour Hen bred 2017 214. Likeliest for Showing Cock bred 2018 215. Likeliest for Showing Hen bred 2018 216. Coloured Class (Mosaic, Lavenders, Chocolates, etc) Cock adult 217. Coloured Class (Mosaic, Lavenders, Chocolates, etc) Hen adult 218. Coloured Class (Mosaic, Lavenders, Chocolates, etc) Cock bred 2018 219. Coloured Class (Mosaic, Lavenders, Chocolates, etc) Hen bred 2018 220. Matched Pair for Showing ( 2.00 per entry) Cock and Hen any age 221. Judged through wires Cock adult 222. Judged through wires Hen adult 223. Juvenile Class, any colour Cock or Hen any age Colomennod Rasio / Racing Pigeons 224. Likeliest Flyer Cock adult 225. Likeliest Flyer Hen adult 226. Likeliest Flyer Cock bred 2018 227. Likeliest Flyer Hen bred 2018 228. Flown over 100 miles Cock or Hen adult 229. Juvenile Class, any colour Cock or Hen any age N.B. Classes 221 and 222 not eligible for Handling Specials Exhibitors in the racing pigeon classes and show racer classes should sign the entry form to certify that they have complied with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs regulations on compulsory vaccination.

GWOBRAU ARBENNIG Y COLOMENNOD PIGEON SPECIAL PRIZES Welsh Royal Crystal kindly presented by Mr Tony Baugh, RWAS rosette and cash prizes to the following:- SP1. 20.00 - Best Pigeon in Show, (Show Racer/Racing, Fancy, Flying) together with The Harry King Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card Kindly presented by Mr Ken King, in memory of his late father. SP2. 10.00 - Reserve Best Pigeon in Show (Show Racer/Racing, Fancy or Flying) together with The John Roberts Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card kindly presented by the late Mr W E Jones and the late Mr H J Dougall. SP3. Best Juvenile - Welsh Royal Crystal kindly presented by Mr Tony Baugh and RWAS Special Prize Card. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society offers Cash Prizes to the following: SP4. 5.00 - Best Adult Fancy. SP5. SP6. SP7. SP8. SP9. 5.00 - Best Fancy Young Bird together with The C E Davies Perpetual Memorial Cup, and Special Prize Card kindly presented by Mrs O Davies. 5.00 - Best Adult Flying. 5.00 - Best Young Bird - Flying together with The Gwilym Edwards Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card, kindly presented by Mrs Edwards. 5.00 - Best Adult Cock Racing / Show Racer. 5.00 - Best Adult Hen Racing / Show Racer. SP10. 5.00 - Best Young Cock Show Racer / Racing. SP11. 5.00 - Best Young Hen - Show Racer / Racing. together with Perpetual Trophies and Special Prize Cards kindly presented by Mr H Dams, Holland (SP10 & SP11). SP12. The W E Jones Perpetual Challenge Cup and Special Prize Card Kindly presented by the late Mr H J Dougall, Fishguard, will be offered to the person gaining the greatest number of points in the Fancy/Flying Pigeon Section. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st: 7 points, 2nd: 6 points, 3rd: 5 points, 4th (or reserve) 4 points, VHC 3 points, HC 2 points, C 1 point. NOTE: In classes of less than seven entries points will be awarded in proportion to the actual number of entries. SP13. The Brian Jones Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card Kindly presented by Caernarfon and District SPS, will be offered to the person gaining the highest number of points in the Show Racer / Racing Pigeon Section. Points will be awarded as for Special 12. SP14 The Kath Baugh Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card kindly presented by Mr AJ Baugh for the Best Young Bird in Show (Show Racer/Racing, Fancy or Flying).

SP15. The O J Perpetual Cup and Special Prize Card kindly given by the late Mr O J Owen, Bethesda for the Best Fancy Pigeon. SP16. SP17. SP18. The Dave Williams Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card kindly donated by friends for the Best Opposite Sex Fancy Pigeon. The National Pigeon Association, (Secretary, John S Harrison, The National Pigeon Association, P O Box 337, Abergele, LL18 9HN. Tel No: 07873 319958 Email: secretary@nationalpigeonassociation.org) offers:- Rosette for Best Young Bird Fancy, Flying & Juvenile exhibitor. Rose Bowl and Special Prize Card kindly given by the late Mr Gwilym Edwards, Caernarfon, for the Best Rare Variety Pigeon. SP19. The H L Webley Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card, kindly presented by Mr A J & the late Mrs K Baugh for the Best Flying Breed. SP20. Perpetual Trophy for Best Opposite Sex, Flying Breed. SP21. The Dewi Jones Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card kindly presented by Mr A J Baugh and the late Mr D Williams for the Best West of England Flying Tumbler. SP22. British Homing World Trophy and Special Prize Card kindly presented by The British Homing World for the Best Show Racer / Racing Pigeon in Show. SP23. SP24. SP25. SP26. SP27. The Wrockwardine Trophy and Special Prize Card, kindly presented by Mr A J Baugh for Best Opposite Sex to winner of Special 22. The Eddie Gale Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card, kindly presented by Mr M Gale for the Best Young Bird Show Racer / Racing Pigeon Section. The Harry Baugh Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card, kindly presented by Mr A J Baugh and the Late Mr D Williams for the Best Opposite Sex to SP24 Show Racer / Racing Pigeon Section. Mr & Mrs Arfon Williams Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card, kindly presented by Mr R Williams, Deiniolen, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, for Best Bird in the Likeliest Bird For Showing only. (Classes 210 223) The H J Dougall Perpetual Memorial Trophy and Special Prize Card, kindly presented by Mr & The late Mrs A J Baugh for the Best Likeliest Flyer - Racing Pigeon Classes.

RHEOLAU PARTHED ARDDANGOS DOFEDNOD A CHOLOMENNOD REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE EXHIBITION OF POULTRY AND PIGEONS 1. DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS After 4.00pm on Sunday 22 July 2018 to 9.00am on Monday 23 July 2018. Exhibitors who are unable to feed/water their exhibits may rest assured that every care and attention will be paid to the stock by competent stewards. 2. COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS (Tuesday 24 July) The collection ticket enclosed with passes allows: PEDESTRIAN ENTRY ONLY from 3.30pm onwards. VEHICLE ENTRY from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. (Vehicles as appropriate will be allowed access to the Fur and Feather Pavilion in readiness for unpenning). These times will be confirmed in your letter to exhibitors, which must be checked prior to your arrival. This system is operated under strict rules, your co-operation is essential. 3. UNPENNING (Tuesday 24 July) All exhibits must remain staged until 3.45pm on Tuesday 24 July 2018. All members of the public will be required to leave the Pavilion at 3.45pm when unpenning will commence. Exhibitors must box their birds prior to collecting their vehicles from the car park for loading. No exhibitor will be allowed to leave the building until all birds have been accounted for. Any exhibitor, agent or servant attempting to remove any exhibit before 3.45pm unless he/she has an early removal order or in any way contravening the regulations will be expelled from the Pavilion and may be required to forfeit all prize/s that may have been awarded to his/her exhibits or to those of which he/she may be in charge. Exhibitors will not be allowed to remove any exhibits unless accompanied by a recognised Steward. 4. ADMISSION TICKETS Entry fee to value of 10.00 (e.g.10 bird entries) = One free adult admission ticket for any one Show day Entry fee to value of 20.00 (e.g. 20 bird entries) = Two free adult admission tickets Juveniles 6 entries or more, in any classes = One free child admission ticket PLEASE NOTE: Monitoring of pens relating to stock not forward will take place during the Show and prior to exhibitors collecting admission tickets. SUNDAY: On arrival to the Show on Sunday, the Chief Steward will confirm that exhibitors concerned have brought the entries needed for free ticket/s which will then entitle the exhibitor to collect them from the Chief Sectional Steward. MONDAY: If the exhibitor brings his/her entries on Monday and qualifies for a second ticket, they can collect from the Chief Sectional Steward in readiness for the Tuesday. Please note all entry fees are inclusive of VAT. 5. JUDGING (Monday 23 July) Judging will commence at 9.30am. No person or persons will be allowed in the Fur and Feather Pavilion while judging is in progress. The Pavilion will open to the public at 12.30pm or on completion of judging. 6 JUDGES AWARD AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND THE JUDGES DISCISION IS FINAL. Judges have been asked to report back to the section at 2.00pm on the judging day to discuss the adjudication with exhibitors. 7. Exhibitors acting as Judges' Stewards at the Show may not assist with any classes in which they have entries.

8. The Society will take reasonable care for the safety of exhibits, and for any other property entrusted to it, but it must be distinctly understood by exhibitors, and all other persons, that the Society will not be responsible for the entire or partial loss, or detention of, or damage to any exhibit, boxes, hampers or other property during transit or at the Show, whether arising from an accident or any other cause whatever, nor for any act of omission of themselves, their officers, agents, servants, or others; and it is on this understanding only that entries and claims are received, and exhibitors will be required to hold the Society blameless in the event of any loss. 9. The Society will appoint suitable persons to attend to the exhibits free of charge, and no person may handle, pen or repack any exhibits without the permission of the Stewards in charge. 10. Prizes will be awarded or withheld at the discretion of the judges whose decision is final. Prize money will be paid via BACS within an eight week period after the Show (except in cases of protest). 11. Information from entry forms will be stored on computer and the name, address and details of entries may be published in the Catalogue, unless otherwise advised; information about results may also be published and/or provided to the press for publication. Information about exhibitors may also be passed to any regulatory authority or Trading Standards. The making of an entry is irrevocable consent for the storage and disclosure of information in this way. 12. Junior Competition to consist of a Junior Handler Competition, exhibits will be judged on the following criteria: - Quality of exhibit = 25 points Knowledge of exhibit = 25 points Show preparation = 25 points Handling = 25 points TOTAL= 100 Points 13. If the exhibitor is under 18 years of age then the entry form has to be signed by a parent/guardian who is over 18 years of age. Please note that whoever signs the entry form takes full responsibility for complying with all rules and regulations. If the exhibitor is entering the Junior classes by signing the form the parent/guardian is also confirming that the child s date of birth is within the class criteria. 14. Challenge Cups and Trophies PLEASE NOTE:- Challenge Cups and Trophies are now permanently housed in a purpose made Trophy Room situated in the Clwyd Glamorgan Hall. The winner of each Challenge Cup and Trophy will be awarded an Official RWAS Memento as a keepsake, their name will also be engraved on the Challenge Cups and Trophies. 15. Please note that the staging of the Poultry Section is dependent upon the regulations in force at the time of the Show relating to Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) or any other notifiable disease. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd. are continually working with Welsh Government & APHA to ensure that all rules and regulations are implemented for the event. 16. No entry fees will be reimbursed to a competitor who decides to withdraw their entries when the competition is being staged under approved and controlled conditions when this is an outbreak of a notifiable disease within the UK. RHEOLAU PARTHED PROTESTIADAU REGULATIONS TO PROTESTS 17. Any exhibitor or member wishing to lodge a protest, having reference to a prize awarded to any exhibit at the Show, must deposit with the Chief Sectional Steward the sum of 25.00. If on investigation the protest is not sustained to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors the sum thus deposited may be forfeited to the funds of the Society. All protests must be delivered to the Chief Sectional Steward before 4.00pm on the day on which the award in dispute may have been made, no protest will be subsequently received unless a satisfactory reason be assigned for the delay. 18. Parties interested in objections may be asked to attend a meeting at the Head of Administration s Office on the Showground at 5.00pm on the day in which the objection is laid. Prizes not objected to will be paid over to the respective winners when duly qualified to receive them.