Upper Portclew Farm Camping and Caravan site

05/08/2023

‼️🌻OPENING UPDATE🌻‼️

Good news we can’t wait to welcome you all back😁

We will be opening Sunday 6th August from 11.30AM

🌻Entry £1 per person (under 3yrs old free entry)
🌻Flowers £1 each
🌻Well behaved dogs welcome, on short leads to avoid damage to sunflowers
🌻Bring your own secateurs

We’re looking forward to seeing you all😁
Gumfreston SA70 8RA

29/05/2023

❤️☀️

😍 Summer is coming! 😍

13/08/2022

We are so lucky to have this right on our doorstep ❤️

A bird's-eye view of the beautiful turquoise sea at Freshwater East Beach in Pembrokeshire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💙

Stunning shot by New View Pembrokeshire Photography!

04/07/2022

21/06/2022

The Craft & Photography Sections Schedules are out for the Show 👇 if you would like a copy of the full Crafts & Horticulture Schedule and entry form please Direct Message us with your email address and we will send it over.

CRAFT SECTION

CRAFT COMPETITION RULES
1. All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor.
2. Entry forms and fees to reach the Show Office by the dates as shown in this schedule. Minor adjustments to entries can be made later. In the event of shortage of space, late entries can be refused.
3. OBJECTIONS. Any objection must be made in writing to the Section Chief Steward before 3.00pm on the first day of the Show, together with a deposit of £10.00 that will be forfeited if the Judge does not sustain the objection. The Judges’/Show Directors’ decision shall be final. They have the power to withhold any award should they deem the entry to be unworthy. When necessary a referee will be appointed by the Show Directors.
4. All cups are the property of, or are entrusted unless otherwise stated to the Show Organiser, and must be competed for annually. Winners must sign for their trophy and are requested to return it to the Show Office before 1st August or on request.
5. All exhibits in Craft section must be completed.
6 Exhibitors are unable to enter the same exhibit two years running, this will lead to disqualification.
7. Any unclaimed exhibits by the close of the show will be disposed of accordingly.
GENERAL: No responsibility is undertaken for the receipt or despatch neither of exhibits, nor for any loss, mutilation, damage or accident thereto during the Show or otherwise.

FAILURE TO ABIDE BY ANY OF THESE RULES WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.

➡️ SECTION 1
FOR WALKING STICKS

PRIZE MONEY: 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4. ENTRY FEE: £1.50 per entry

This year entries will be limited to 2 entries per person per class
This year the stick competition will be on the 1st day only.

WALKING STICK
C1 One piece wooden shepherd’s crook (nose in or out)
C2 One piece hip-height wooden walking stick
C3 One piece wood thumb stick
C4 Two piece wooden shepherd’s crook (nose in or out)
C5 Two piece wooden, hip-height, walking stick
C6 Two piece wooden thumb stick
C7 Ram’s horn shepherd’s crook (nose in or out)
C8 Buffalo horn shepherd’s crook (nose in or out)
C9 Horn handle, hip height stick (ram, buffalo or cow horn)
C10 Horn thumb stick (ram, buffalo or cow horn)
C11 Antler, hip height walking stick
C12 Antler thumb stick
C13 Carved stick, any medium ( e.g. wood, horn, antler etc.)

SPECIAL AWARDS

W T (Billy)DAVIES MEMORIAL CUP for The Best Stick Overall.
To be won three times in succession or four times in all.

KEITH JONES CUP – Presented to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Walking Stick Section – Classes C1 – C13.


➡️ SECTION 2

WOODWORKING CLASSES

PRIZES: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4. Entry Fees - £1.50 per entry
Please specify on Entry Form size of any large item.
This year entries will be limited to 2 entries per person per class

C14 Sculpture (made from a single piece or more)
C15 A pair of matching cawl spoons
C16 Any article of turnery produced on a faceplate
C17 Any article of turnery produced between centres
C18 Two identical turnings
C19 An article of carpentry (e.g. side-table, chair, box etc.)
C20 Love spoon made from a single piece

SPECIAL AWARDS

• THE DUDLEY CAVE TROPHY – for the Best Article in Wood.
• THE ISLWYN WILLIAMS (Seven Sisters) Memorial Cup – for Best Wood Carving.
• THE JOHN MUNT TROPHY – for the Highest Number of points in the Woodwork Section C14-C20


➡️ SECTION 3

OTHER HANDICRAFTS CLASSES

PRIZES: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4. Entry Fees - £1.50 per entry

This year entries will be limited to 1 entry per person per class.

C21 A machine knitted garment. (Please attach wool ball band or write type of yarn used)
C22 A hand knitted garment in any yarn; (Please attach wool ball band or write the type of yarn used)
C23 An item of crochet in cotton, wool or yarn; excl dolls
C24 A novelty toy in wool, crochet or fabric; each entry must be an individual exhibit
C25 Hand-woven article using hand or machine spun yarn
C26 Hand spun yarn, 25g skein of plain yarn or 40g skein of fancy yarn
C27 An article made from yarn, hand dyed using chemical or natural dyes; (Please label which
dye used)
C28 An item of wet felting
C29 An item of needle felting
C30 A hooked rug; kit or own design
C31 An exhibit of embroidery (not cross stitch)
C32 An exhibit in cross stitch; may include other stitches
C33 A doorstop; any medium
C34 A owl; any medium
C35 An item of patchwork
C36 An exhibit of jewellery (no more than 4 pieces in a set)
C37 A celebratory card (do not include an envelope)
C38 An exhibit of Calligraphy - no larger than A4 incl mount. Subject – Quote or about Peter Bysshe Shelley 1792 - 1822
C39 A decorated bottle
C40 A beachcombing collage; no larger than A3
C41 An item of dressmaking
C42 A handbag any medium
C43 An animal made from a sock
C44 Any item using recycled materials
C45 Any handmade craft not covered in any other classes made from hard materials
C46 Any handmade craft not covered in any other classes made from soft materials
C47 An item of equestrian nature (riding whip or crop etc)
C48 An item of metalwork
C49 A picture in pastels
C50 A painting in oil or acrylic
C51 A painting in water-colour
C52 A picture using any technique of any famous landmark
C53 A drawing; pen or pencil

SPECIAL AWARDS

W W AND B A GRIFFITHS CHALLENGE CUP - for the Highest Number of points in Classes C21 - C53 in the Handicraft Section.

➡️ SECTION 4

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

This year entries are limited to 1 entry per person per class


PRIZES: 1st £5; 2nd £3; 3rd £2.
No Entry Fees.

All entries in the Children’s classes must be child’s own work and will be judged accordingly. Children should not enter the same exhibit two years running, this will lead to disqualification.

C54 An insect made from egg boxes – max size of base 30cm square
C55 Painting – theme ‘BUTTERFLY or BUTTERFLIES’
C56 A decorated wooden spoon
C57 A decorated paper plate.
C58 A hand held flag on a stick, any medium (flag section no larger than A4)
C59 An animal made from pipe cleaners
C60 A decorated paper crown

Children 7 – 8 years old

This year entries are limited to 1 entry per person per class

Entries to be the child’s own work and will be judged accordingly.

C61 A drawing or painting - theme ‘BUSY BEES’ – max size A4
C62 A ‘creature’ made from pine cones
C63 A computer generated poster - theme ‘CARTOON ADVENTURES’
C64 A decorated wellington boot
C65 An item made from recycled materials on a base no larger than 30cm square
C66 A friendship bracelet any medium
C67 A flower pot person, no taller than 40cm on a base no larger than 30cm square

Children 9 - 11 years old

This year entries are limited to 1 entry per person per class

Entries to be the child’s own work and will be judged accordingly.

C68 An item made from soft or hard materials
C69 A computer generated poster for ‘A Garden Open Day’- no larger than A4
C70 Any item made from recycled materials on a base no larger than 30cm square
C71 A celebratory card no larger than A5 (no envelopes)
C72 A picture - theme ‘SUNSET HOLIDAY’. Any medium - no larger than A4
C73 An imaginary creature made from newspaper, may include papier mache – Max height 40cm, to fit on a base no larger than 30cm
C74 An illustrated capital letter - no larger than A4

Children 12 - 16 years old

This year entries are limited to 1 entry per person per class

Entries to be the child’s own work and will be judged accordingly.

C75 An item made from soft or hard materials
C76 An item made of recycled materials
C77 A decorated pair of gloves
C78 A picture or model made from nuts, bolts and screws
C79 A picture in silhouette; no larger than A4
C80 A model of a hedgehog; any medium
C81 A picture - theme ‘SUNSET’, any medium

SPECIAL AWARDS

This year the MARY CHURCH SHIELDS will be awarded by the judges to one outstanding entry in each of the four age categories:

Age 4-6 years Classes C54-60
Age 7-8 years Classes C61 -67
Age 9-11 years Classes C68-74
Age 12 – 16 years Classes 75-81

PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION RULES

1. The competition is open to all amateur photographers.
2. The cost of entry will be £1 per print.
3. Prints must be mounted but unframed. Prints that are framed will not be accepted. The shooting, though not necessarily the processing and printing, must be the entrant’s own work.
4. Exhibits may be staged on Tuesday 16th August between 4.00pm – 5.30pm and on Wednesday 17th August between 6.30am and 8.30am.
5. The organisers will accept no responsibility for loss or damage to entries and prints must be collected by the entrants from the Showground between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm on the second day of the Show.
6. All winning prints will be displayed for the duration of the Show. Non-winners will be displayed subject to space and must not be removed before the end of the Show.
7. The organisers reserve the right to use any of the entries for publicity purposes with no loss of copyright to the entrant.
8. Entries must be labelled on the back with the entrant’s name and title of picture and relevant technical details.

See also Craft Competition Rules at beginning of Craft Schedule.

➡️ SECTION 5

CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY

PRIZE MONEY: 1st £5; 2nd £3; 3rd £2. NO ENTRY FEE
Photograph any size in monochrome or colour, unframed

This year entries will be limited to 1 entry per person per class.
Maximum size of photograph 6x8 inches

C82 Primary up to 11 years; subject - ‘BOOK(s)’
C83 Secondary 12 years up to 16 years; subject – ‘CELEBRATIONS ’
C84 Computer manipulated image, primary up to 11 years; subject; open.
C85 Computer manipulated image, secondary 12 years up to 16 years; subject; open, max size A4

SPECIAL AWARDS
 THE HAROLD SAW PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Best Photograph Children’s Section up to 11 years.
 The W F NICHOLAS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Best Photograph Children’s Section 12 – 16 years.
 THE WATER MAIDEN PERPETUAL SHIELD for the Best Computer Print Children’s Section up to 11 years.
 THE REAPER PERPETUAL SHIELD for the Best Computer Manipulated Image, Children’s Section 12 – 16 years.

➡️ SECTION 6

ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY

PRIZE: MONEY 1st £10; 2nd £5; 3rd £3. Entry Fees - £1 p er print

This year entries are limited to 1 per person per class.
Maximum size including mount 10x12 inches

Prizes may be withheld or shared at the discretion of the judges.

C86 Black & white print. Subject ; OPEN
C87 Black & white print. Subject - ‘HANDS (old or new)’
C88 Colour print. Subject ; OPEN
C89 Colour print. Subject – “MASS FLOWERS”
C90 Computer manipulated image. Subject: OPEN
An original image must accompany the submitted entry for comparisons/inclusion (Max size of A4)

SPECIAL AWARDS
 THE BR MUNT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Best Black and White Print
 The CLLR CLAUDE DAVIES perpetual challenge cup FOR THE Best Colour Print
 AWARD for the Best Overall Picture from 1st placed winners C86 – C89 inc. To be won outright
 THE F HUTT CHALLENGE BOWL for the Best Personal Computer Edited Image Print.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SUBJECTS – August 2023

C82 GAMES

C83 TRANSPORT

C87 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

C89 FAMILY & FRIENDS IN THEIR BEST LIGHT

21/06/2022

The Craft, Cookery and Horticulture Schedules are ready for the Show in August. Here's the Schedule for the Cookery Section 👇
If you would like a copy of the full Schedule and entry form please Direct Message us with your email address and we will send it to you.

COOKERY SECTION

➡️ SECTION 5

COOKERY

PRIZE MONEY: 1st £7, 2nd £5, 3rd £4. (Unless otherwise stated) ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per entry
H100. Dundee Cake
H101. Madeira Cake
H102. Cherry Cake
• PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the Highest Number of Points in classes H100, H101 & H102
H103. Victoria Sponge - jam filling
H104. Chocolate Sponge - not decorated, cream filling
H105. Lemon Drizzle Cake
H106. Carrot Cake
H107. Honey Cake
H108. Welsh Cakes, 6
H109. Gingerbread
H110. Swiss Roll
H111. Shortbread
H112. 6 mince pies
H113. 6 decorated small cakes
H114. Apple tart on plate, short pastry
H115. Any other fruit tart on plate, short pastry
H116. A Banana Cake
H117. A summer sweet
H118. 6 Maids of Honour
H119. Rocky Roads
H120. 4 Chocolate Caramel Slices
H121. White Loaf
H122. Brown Loaf
H123. Currant Loaf
H124. Date and Walnut Loaf
H125. Yeast Buns, 4
H126. Bara Brith
H127. Loaf of bread made in baking machine, brown or white
H128. Savoury flan - pastry base
H129. Homemade Sausage Rolls, 4 on a plate
H130. 6 Cheese scones

SPECIAL AWARDS
• PAS CATERERS SHIELD for the exhibitor with the highest number of points in the Cookery section.

➡️ SECTION 6

PRESERVES & HONEY

Exhibitors please note: All Jars are to be DATED except Honey

PRIZE MONEY: 1st £5; 2nd £4; 3rd £3. ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per entry

Classes H131 – H135 in 1lb pots with cellophane tops
Classes H136 – H141 in 1 lb jar with screw tops.

H131. Strawberry jam, 1 pot
H132. Any other variety jam, 1 pot
H133. Marmalade, 1 pot
H134. Lemon Cheese, 1 pot
H135. Chutney, any variety, 1 pot
H136. Pickled onions, 1 jar
H137. Pickled beetroot, Sliced, 1 jar
H138. Pickled red cabbage, 1 jar
H139. Mixed Pickles, 1 jar
H140. Any other preserve, NOT in schedule, 1 jar
H141. Honey, 2 x 1lb jars
H142. Eggs, 4, any colour, exhibitor to supply two dishes

SPECIAL AWARDS
• MRS FRANCIS TROPHY for the highest number of points in the Preserves classes, presented by Mrs M M Francis.


➡️ SECTION 7
HOMEMADE WINE AND BEER

PRIZE MONEY: 1st £7; 2nd £5; 3rd £4. ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per entry

Wines in clear glass bottle, variety and type to be shown on white label
Exhibitors please note: All Wines are to be DATED & a maximum of 5 entries per class, per person

H143. Wine, red, sweet
H144. Wine, red, dry
H145. Wine, rose
H146. Wine, white, sweet
H147. Wine, white, dry
• PERPETUAL SHIELD FOR WINE best in classes H143, H144, H145, H146 & H147
H148. Beer, home brewed, any glass bottle
H149. A bottle of Sloe Gin
H150. A bottle of Liqueur

➡️ SECTION 8

CHILDRENS’ SECTION

PRIZE MONEY: 1st £4; 2nd £3; 3rd £2. No Entry Fees

Children 4 - 7 years old

H151. Rice Crispy cakes on plate
H152. 4 jam tarts
H153. A Happy face made of fruit and/or vegetables, on a plate
H154. Miniature farm including farmyard (Maximum 18” x 24” or 45.7 cm x 61 cm)
H155. Weird animal made of vegetables and/or fruit, to be named
H156. A collection of cut flowers arranged for effect and named

(Please note: Do not exceed size in class H147 or the entry will be disqualified)

Children 8 - 11 years old
H157. Chocolate Brownies, 4 on plate
H158. Rice Crispy cakes on plate
H159. 4 jam tarts
H160. 4 decorated Queen Cakes
H161. Weird animal made of vegetables and/or fruit, to be named
H162. A collection of cut flowers arranged for effect and named

Children 12 - 16 years old
H163. A Picnic Basket for one person
H164. 4 decorated Queen Cakes
H165. 4 Homemade Sausage Rolls on a plate
H166. Floral art - any picture made from flowers and foliage
H167. A Victoria sponge - jam filling
Ingredients: 6oz/175g margarine, 6oz/175g caster sugar, 3 eggs, 6oz/175g self-raising flour
H168. 4 Chocolate Brownies, plain or decorated
SPECIAL AWARDS
• PAS Award for the best exhibit in Children’s section 4-7 years.
• PAS Award for the best exhibit in Children’s section 8 – 11 years.
• John Munt Award for the best exhibit in the Children’s section 12 – 16 years.

ALL CHILDREN’S AND ADULT ENTRY FORMS AND FEES MUST BE IN THE SHOW OFFICE BY 4PM FRIDAY 12th August 2022

17/09/2021

As we near the end of our camping season, thank you to everyone who has stayed with us this year.

We open from May through to the end of September, therefore get in touch if you’d like to book a pitch for next year and discover the beautiful scenery of Pembrokeshire, a place we are very lucky to call HOME! ❤️

12/08/2021

Llysyfran YFC are hosting a GIN TASTING EVENING on the 14th of August at 7:30pm, and we'd like you to come along! (Strictly over 18's only)

Tickets are £15 per person, with an array of gins to taste! Food and other drinks will also be available!

Contact Bethan (07972 425 438) or Carys (07938 522 492) for tickets!

12/08/2021

Llysyfran YFC invite you to join us on a FAMILY, FARM, FUN DAY!!
Come and join us for a fun day out that is perfect for all the family!
The day will include:
*Meet the animals
*Tractor and trailer rides
*Outdoor games
*Learning zone
*Children's Sports
* Cold and hot food
* Sand pits
All for just £3 per adult and £2 per child.
So what are you waiting for? Get yourselves to Llysyfran YFC Hall (SA63 4RL) on the 14th August for guaranteed fun!