National Blacksmiths Competition
Edenbridge and Oxted
For all 2010 Blacksmith enquiries:
Clive Mockford FWCB (E & O 2010)
Cad services,
223, Southcoast Rd,
Peacehaven,
Sussex.
BN10 8lb
TEL: +44(0)1273 588840
Mob: 07778188296
clive.mockford@btconnect.com
The Edenbridge & Oxted Show
Shoeing & Wrought Ironwork Competitions 2010
Contact: Clive Mockford, CAD Services, 223 Southcoast Rd, Peacehaven, Sussex, BN10 8LB
01273 58840
Draft Schedule August 29th/30th 2010
CLASS A : TRADITIONAL Made by hammer and hand
( NO GAS-MMA-MIG OR TIG WELDING ALLOWED)
CLASS B : CONTEMPORARY Any method of construction
CLASS C : Gates traditional and contemporary Any method of construction
CLASS D : A table display to hold six eggs Any method of construction
CLASS E : LIVE COMPETITION Made by hammer and hand
Make a trivet 3 sided to stand 100mm in height and to fit within
a diameter of 230mm
No cleaning time, materials and design of your choice.
TIME ALLOWED 1.5 hours
CLASS F : PAIRS LIVE COMPETITION Made by hammer and hand
Make a single rowlock from 20mm square bar 200mm long to sketch
Material supplied
TIME ALLOWED 30 MINS
CLASS G : 20 MIN COMPETITION ( TIME ALLOWING) Made by hammer and hand
Entries taken on day only, no cleaning time,
items will be Auctioned for charity
Prizes for all classes
1st £40, 2nd £30, 3rd £20, prize cards and rosettes to 6th place
Trophies will be awarded in all classes
N.B There is no extra clean up time
allowed after any of the live events
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