National Blacksmiths Competition
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Edenbridge and Oxted
For all 2008 Blacksmith enquiries:
Clive Mockford FWCB (E & O 2008)
Cad services,
223, Southcoast Rd,
Peacehaven,
Sussex.
BN10 8lb
TEL: +44(0)1273 588840
Mob: 07778188296
clive.mockford@btconnect.com
For all 2008 Farrier enquiries:
G.W Day & Son ( E & O 2008)
East Chiltington Forge,
Highbridge Lane,
Lewes,
East Sussex.
BN7 3QY
TEL: +44(0)273 890398
Blacksmith competition
2008 draft schedule
A. TRADITIONAL (made by hammer and hand)
B. CONTEMPORARY (any method of construction)
C. "WIND CHIMES" (any method of construction) to be displayed on a table stand or a floor stand
(ground spiked); stand will not be judged.
D. ANIMAL HEAD An item(s) incorporating an animal head (made by hammer and hand)
E. "OXY ACETYLENE" designed and made utilising the gas process to aesthetic/artistic effect-texture, colour, profiling welding shaping etc (any method of construction)
F. Agricultural or industrial item (made by hammer and hand)
G. Live competition: Competitors are asked to make an item of their choice time allowed 1 HOUR.
H. Live pairs competition: A pair of scissors- must be capable of cutting paper when judged (tool steel not important)
Time allowed 45 minutes.
Time permitting there will be a 20 minute Live competition. Competitors are asked to make an item of their choice.
Entries will be taken on the day. Winner takes all!
Please note: There is no "extra" clean up time allowed after any of the live competitions.
With links back to the East Surrey show society, founded in 1837, the Edenbridge and Oxted show is held yearly on August bank holiday. A true country show that draws from three South East counties, it hosts the spectacle and attraction of late summer country life in the South East.
The Edenbridge and Oxted Show is unusual in comparison to other events, as both days, using traditional coke fueled fires, the Blacksmiths accompanied by the Farriers compete in respective "live" forging competitions, offering the public spectacular displays of talent, teamwork and skill.
In the Blacksmiths tent is a large display of forged Ironwork of both a traditional and contemporary nature, made by local and National Smiths. The work, once judged, is normally offered for sale directly, or can be ordered through the individual Smith. The show provides a valuable opportunity for local Smiths to market and sell their quality Ironwork, whilst promoting themselves as professional, artisan traders. The Blacksmiths competitions held at the Edenbridge and Oxted show are part of a qualifying round for the National Blacksmiths Competition, and are one of the Ten qualifying rounds held nationally, promoting the traditional craft and the skills of the Blacksmiths.
The Blacksmiths static and live competitions are judged and awarded with plaques from the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths.
The Farrier competitions are supported by the Worshipful Company of Farriers, who make awards in order to promote, support and maintain a high standard of excellence in Farriery.
Additional prizes are coordinated by the Blacksmith and Farriers show Committee. Blacksmith or Farriery winners can expect generous cash prizes (paid on the day), special awards for apprentices and various class winning "take home" trophies, including for the Blacksmiths the much coveted "John Denton Memorial Trophy" which is awarded to the best static piece voted for by the public and the Farrier's "Mick Orgil memorial trophy" for special achievement.
For general show enquiries: www.edenbridge-show.co.uk
Live competitors and Previous winning entries