BRITISH SUGARCRAFT

Guild
21st Region 1 Exhibition

Competition Schedule
Out of this world

Tulliallan Police College

Tulliallan Castle
Kincardine
FK10 4BE
Saturday 15th June 2019
Website: http://bsgregion1.webs.com/region-1-exhibition
Email: BSGRegion1_Exhibition@yahoo.com

BSG Scotland and Northern Ireland BSG Region 1 BSG Region 1

 Competition Schedule
Page 2

MASTERCLASS DIVISION
Open to all those who have won a gold award in ANY sugarcraft division of a major competition. Competitors are
limited to winning a maximum of three gold awards in any one class in this division.
In addition, competitors entering the Master division are not allowed to enter, at the same exhibition, any exhibit of
the same category at a lower division, e.g. an exhibit of marzipan will not be accepted for the novice or open
divisions if the competitor is also entering an exhibit of marzipan in the Master division.
MC1 General Masterclass
Any Sugarcraft Exhibit May be a floral display, a decorated cake or model in the theme “Out of this World”. The
exhibit may be presented on a covered board or in a suitable container. Wires, floristry tape, ribbons, stamens and
cotton are allowed, as is oasis or dry hard for mechanics. Internal supports allowed but no other artificial decoration.
Fabric may be used to enhance the display but must remain within the stated display area. Exhibit to fit into a base
area of 18” (45.8cm) square. The media used (e.g. Sugarpaste Cake, Royal Iced Cake, marzipan, model, floral
exhibit) for this exhibit should be provided in the notes on the entry form.

OPEN DIVISION
Open to anyone except those who have won three gold awards in any one class in the Open division. The competitor
may enter in any other class in the Open division and need not have previously entered the Novice division.
OD1 Royal Iced cake
A decorated cake of one or more tiers with the theme “21”. The cake to be coated in royal icing and all
decorative work to be done in royal icing or other edible medium e.g. sugarpaste, pastillage or flower paste. Cake
stands, pillars and separators allowed. Artificial decorations allowed, including wires. Exhibit and any other display
material to fit into a base area of 15” (38cm) square. The occasion being celebrated must be obvious to the judges.
OD2 Sugarpaste cake
A decorated cake of one or more tiers for Christmas. The cake to be coated in sugarpaste and all decorative
work must be done in an edible medium e.g. royal icing, sugarpaste, pastillage, or flower paste. Artificial
decorations allowed, including wires. Exhibit and any other display material to fit into a base area of 15” (38cm)
square.
OD3 Novelty cake
A cake of one tier with the theme of “Out of This World”. The cake should be carved then coated and decorated
with any edible medium. The whole of the exhibit must be edible, including any internal supports used, with the
exception of the board. Dummies may not be used. The cake may be cut. No artificial decorations allowed. Pre-
shaped novelty or speciality tins may not be used. The majority of the cake should be made from either sponge or
fruit cake, i.e. no more than 40% of the internal cake should be made from chocolate/biscuit/rice krispie type
medium. Exhibit and any other display material to fit into a base area of 18” (45cm) square.
OD4 Pastillage Box
A decorated pastillage box in the theme “Out of this world”. Box may be open or closed. Decorative work can
be in any edible mediums and/or painted. No artificial decoration. To be presented on a covered board to fit within
an 8” (20cm) Cube.
OD5 Floral Sugarcraft
Freestyle Floral Arrangement* depicting Autumn. Exhibit to be presented on a covered board. A container may
also be used but must be placed on the covered board. To fit into an 8” (20cm) cube, i.e. maximum height also
8“(20cm). A list of the common and botanical names of the flowers and foliage used should be provided alongside
the exhibit.
*An arrangement is composed of individual stems or flowers taped together to form one stem, which are then
arranged into base medium or container.
OD6 Cupcakes
Cupcakes with the theme “Out of This World”. Eight cupcakes should be provided with two different designs (4
identical of each design) and different skills on each design. The cupcakes must be edible - dummies may not be
used. The cakes may be cut. No artificial decorations allowed except paper/foil cases. Exhibit and any other
display material to fit into a base area of 15” (38cm) square.
 Competition Schedule
Page 3

OD7 Miniature Cottage

A miniature cottage displaying a minimum of two different skills. Wires, floristry tape, ribbons, stamens, thread
and cotton are allowed. To be presented on a covered board to fit within an area of 4” (10cm) cube.
OD8 Decorated Fruit Cake
An 8” (20cm) ROUND rich fruit cake to be covered with marzipan and coated with white sugarpaste to be
presented on an 11” (28cm) sugarpaste coated board. The base of the cake to be neatened with shell edging or snails
trail piped in royal icing or let down sugarpaste. The cake to be additionally decorated with embossing and/or
crimping skills only. ALL work to be directly onto the cake and all coating and decoration to be in white only. The
cake will be cut and tasted. Recipe to be supplied alongside the exhibit.

NOVICE DIVISION
A Novice is someone who has not yet won a gold award in the chosen class at any BSG competition (Children’s
Division excepted) i.e. if any gold in the Novice floral class has been won, a competitor may not enter Novice floral
again, but could enter another class in this Division. Demonstrators/Tutors are not eligible for this division.
ND1 Celebration Cake
A celebration cake of one or more tiers, decorated in royal icing or sugarpaste, depicting the theme “Out of
this World”. Decorative work may include royal icing, sugarpaste, pastillage and unwired flowers. Food -grade
artificial supports allowed including dowling, separators and “Cake Frame” style support but no external artificial
decorations are allowed. Exhibit and any other display material to fit into a base area of 15” (38cm) square.
ND2 Cookies
Prepare a display of 6 decorated biscuits (cookies) with the theme “Christmas”. The display must contain just
TWO different decorative styles and flavours, three of each. All decoration must be edible. Stands permitted. No
height restriction. To be displayed within a base area of 15” (38cm) square. Cookies will not be tasted.
ND3 An Example of a Cake Top
Out of this Word and representing the top surface of a cake. Decoration in a edible medium of the competitors
choice. No artificial decorations. To fit into a base area of 10” (25.5cm) square.
ND4 Floral
A Tied Arrangement suitable for Autumn. Handmade, wired flowers made in flower paste taped together to form
a exhibit suitable to be worn on the wrist. May include foliage, buds and fruit. Beads, wires, stamens, thread,
cotton, ribbon and floristry tape are allowed. No other artificial decorations allowed. Exhibit to fit within a base
area of 12” (30.5cm) square and include the means of fixing the corsage to the wrist. A list of the common and
botanical names of the flowers and foliage used should be provided alongside the exhibit.
ND5 Decorated Fruit Cake
An 8” (20cm) ROUND rich fruit cake to be covered with marzipan and coated with white royal icing to be
presented on an 11” (28cm) royal iced coated board. The base of the cake to be neatened with shell edging, piped in
royal icing. The cake to be additionally decorated with royal icing only and show 2 further BASIC piping royal
icing skills, e.g. scrollwork, dots or cornelli work. ALL piping to be directly onto the cake and all coating and
decoration to be in white only. The cake will be cut and tasted. Recipe to be supplied alongside the exhibit.

BRANCH/GROUP/COLLEGE PROJECT TABLE

GD Display by a Branch or a group of BSG members
Theme is Out of this World. A display of pieces of work showing a wide range of skills but
should not exceed more than 50% of any skill or item shown, for example no more than 50%
floral or modelling. For this exhibit to be judged, all work must be original and not have been exhibited
previously. The project is open to all abilities. Tables will be provided to allow for display and backdrops. The
table size will be confirmed nearer the date. Written comments by the judges will not be given, however the judges
will be available to give verbal feedback at a time to be notified.
 Competition Schedule
Page 4

CHILDREN’S DIVISION
Children are limited to winning a maximum of three gold awards in any age group. All work to be
done solely by the competitor and age – not name – to be shown on the exhibit. A competitor can
elect to enter a higher age group if they feel competent to do so and wish to take part in the subject.
Age will then not be a consideration in the judging.
Theme - My little Alien
Juniors aged 12 and under
JD My little Alien
A covered board, decorated in royal icing or sugarpaste, depicting the competitor’s pet alien. Decorative work
may be in any edible medium but no artificial decorations are allowed. Exhibit to be presented on a coated board
and fit into a base area of 8” (20cm) square.
Teens aged 13-15 years
TD My little Alien
A covered board, decorated in royal icing or sugarpaste, depicting the competitor’s pet alien. Decorative work
may be in any edible medium but no artificial decorations are allowed. Exhibit to be presented on a coated board
and fit into a base area of 10” (25cm) square.
Young Adult ages 16-17
YA My little Alien
A covered board, decorated in royal icing or sugarpaste, depicting the competitor’s pet alien. Decorative work
may be in any edible medium but no artificial decorations are allowed. Exhibit to be presented on a coated board
and fit into a base area of 12” (30cm) square.

This schedule has been drawn up in conjunction with the British Sugarcraft Guild ‘Competition Guidelines for
Competitors – BSG October 2018’. A copy of this is available from the BSG National Office in Oldham.
All competition entry forms and fees must reach the Competition Secretary BY 31/05/2019. Any queries should be
raised with the Competition Secretary, Fiona Ferguson, by email (BSGRegion1_Exhibition@yahoo.com). The
competition secretary’s decision is final.
The room will be open for competitors from 07:30 hours and all competition entries must be in place by 09:30
hours on 15th JUNE 2019. Judging will commence at 10:00 hours sharp. All competitors must book in with the
registration desk before placing their exhibit. No exhibit may be removed before 17:00 hours unless authorised by a
committee member.
An identity label will be provided and must be securely fastened to the front of the exhibit.
Competitions are open to anyone and only one entry is allowed per class. Any item which has been entered in
whole or part at another competition will not be accepted. Demonstrators and Tutors are not permitted to enter the
novice classes.
The British Sugarcraft Guild reserves the right to use, for non-commercial purposes, any photographs they have
authorised to be taken of competitors’ exhibits by an official photographer or exhibition committee member.
Whilst every reasonable care will be taken of competitors items, the organisers cannot be held responsible for any
loss or damage which may occur on the premises.
 COMPETITION RULES
Page 5
 All boards may be of any shape but must fit within a square of the dimensions shown for each class. Allowance
will be made for normal manufacturing tolerances. There is no height restriction unless specifically stated.
Please note that the size given is the maximum size for that class.
 Cakes will not be cut unless indicated. Dummy cakes may be used in all classes unless otherwise specified.
 When ‘no artificial decoration allowed’ is stated, this includes anything which is not edible.
 In every class, ribbon is allowed as trim on the edge of the board.
 Boards/drums and stands may be any shape but must fit inside a square of the dimensions given for each class.
 Porcelain paste may not be used and the judges reserve the right to break off a small piece to test if they believe
porcelain paste has been used.
 Care must be taken to comply with the specification for the class entered. Entries which do not meet the
requirements described for the class will be deemed ‘not to schedule’ and marks will not be awarded.
 If the class entered asks for a list or recipe to be provided, this forms part of the exhibit and without such the
exhibit will be classed as “not to schedule”.
 Wires must not be directly inserted into cake or dummy, posy picks or similar must be used.
 The use of feathers or metallic cake jewellery is not permitted.
 Identity labels will be issued and must be securely fastened to the front of the exhibit. No exhibit should display
the name of the competitor.
 Images of competition pieces must not be posted on any social media site until after the award ceremony.
Use of gold and silver
 Gold, silver or other metallic colour/dust must be edible and non-toxic, unless used solely on a removable piece,
which is not expected to be eaten. There are no restrictions on the use of non-toxic gold and silver where sugar is
to be used solely as an art medium and not meant to be eaten nor incorporated into, or used as a decoration on,
any item intended to be, or capable of being, eaten. This includes, for example, a cake top decoration or a
flower arrangement designed to be placed on a cake.
 Gold or silver should not be painted directly onto any cake or a dummy which is being used to represent a cake
 Gold or silver should not be painted directly onto a marzipan model.
 There are no restrictions on the use of real edible gold or silver leaf but, where used in competition classes,
please declare it.
 Any gold, silver or metallic colourings or dusts will only be accepted if the product bears the manufacturer’s
label stating that the product is EDIBLE. The pots MUST be provided alongside the exhibit in an outer covering
identified only by the competitor’s entry number. If not provided the exhibit will be classed as “not to
schedule”.

Competitors will have the opportunity to talk to the judges after the judging has been completed. The time will be
announced on the day.
THE CHAIRMAN OF JUDGES’ DECISION IS FINAL AND
NO CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERED INTO

Interested in all the latest exhibition news? Then sign up for our Exhibition
newsletter - http://eepurl.com/cggTLb

Your Exhibition Committee

Pat Craig (Bon Accord) Hazel Davidson (Bon Accord)

Fiona Ferguson (Edinburgh) Lynn Gaull (South Lanarkshire)
Sheila Jones (Glasgow) Fiona Mackie (Bon Accord)
Marjorie MacRae (Individual) Annemarie McNamara (Edinburgh)
Cecilia Young (Edinburgh)
 The British Sugarcraft Guild
Region 1 Scotland and Northern Ireland's
21st Exhibition and Competition
Tulliallan Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine
Saturday 15 June 2019

First name Surname

Address

Email Tel/Mobile No

BSG member? Yes / No Special Requirements

If Yes Branch Membership No

Event Entry Fee (applies to all delegates)

BSG Member (£8.00) Junior under 12 (free)
Non Member (£9.00) Junior 12-17 (£5.00)
Special Group booking available (10+ students) Sub-total £
Competition entry (all classes £7.50 per entry except CD and GD)
MC1 Masterclass OD4 Pastillage ND1 Celebration JD Alien
OD1 Royal Icing OD5 Floral ND2 Cookies TD Alien
OD2 Sugarpaste OD6 Cupcakes ND3 Cake Top YA Alien
OD3 Novelty OD7 Miniature ND4 Floral CD (£10.00)
OD8 Fruitcake GD (£10.00)
JD/TD/YA - Age on day of competition _______________ Sub-total £
Demonstrations at £6.00 each
Alan Dunn (10:00-11:00) Jacqui Kelly (14:00-15:00)
Carlos Lischetti (11:30-12:30) Sub-total £
Meals and Events
Friday Dinner £20 Saturday Dem and Dine £35
Friday Quiz and Fizz £5 Sub-total £
Make and Take Sessions - (BSG member price in brackets)
09:30 11:30 13:00
Paul Bradford £75 (£60) Junior Workshop £5 Georgie Godbold £12.50 (£10)
10:00 12:30 13:30
Lindy Smith £50 (£40) Alan Dunn £75 (£60) Carlos Lischetti £50 (£40)
Jacqui Kelly £50 (£40) 13:00 14:15
Shona Sutherland £50 (£40) Lindy Smith £50 (£40) Georgie Godbold £12.50 (£10)
Junior Workshop £5 Shona Sutherland £50 (£40) Sub-total £

Accommodation B&B (rooms all ensuite, price is per room)

SINGLE TWIN DOUBLE
Friday 14th £37.50 Friday 14th £55.00 Friday 14th £55.00
Saturday 15th £37.50 Saturday 15th £55.00 Saturday 15th £55.00
Sharing with……………………………………………….. Sub-total £

I enclose my completed form with my cheque (Payable to BSG Region 1 Exhibition and send to
Mrs Marjorie MacRae, Treasurer, 24 Tantallon Drive, Carronshore, Falkirk, FK2 8DJ.
I wish to be invoiced and pay by card via secure Paypal link
(send completed form to BSGRegion1_Exhibition@yahoo.com).
I have read the registration notes and accept the terms and conditions.
TOTAL £
Registration notes
Please read before completing the form. One entry form per person please. BLOCK CAPITALS ONLY if handwritten.
Event Entry Fee This fee applies to all delegates and has been reduced for advance registrations. There is a further discount for
schools and colleges - 10+ students: entry is £8.00 per person. The cost on the day will be as follows:
BSG members: £9.00, Juniors under 12: Free, Non-members: £10.00, Juniors 12-17: £5.00
Draft Programme (subject to change, see website for updated information)
Demonstrations
Alan Dunn: 10:00-11:00 - £6.00
Carlos Lischetti: 11:30-12:30 - £6.00
Jacqui Kelly: 14:00-15:00 - £6.00
Make and Take Sessions
Lindy Smith: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00 - Brush embroidery and painting on cakes
Shona Sutherland: 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00-15:00 - 6 chocolates with choice of filling in a box
Paul Bradford: 09:30 - 12:30 - Puffer Fish
Jacqui Kelly: 10:00-12:00 - Magical Unicorn
Carlos Lischetti: 13:30-15:30
Alan Dunn: 12:30-15:30
Georgie Godbold: 13:00-14:00 and 14:15-15:15 - Out of this World Wobblies
Juniors - Lynnette Russell: 10:00-11:00 and 11:30-12:30

Make and Take Sessions are deemed suitable for age 14 and above. Georgie Godbold - suitable for all from aged 8 years, Junior
classes are suitable for children from aged 8 years.

Accommodation
All rooms are on campus and prices are per room per night. Check in from 16:00, check out by 10:00. Single, twin and double
rooms are available – please state your preference. Towels and a small bar of soap are provided. Tea and coffee facilities are
available in the common room on each floor.
Breakfast is included and is a 4-item cooked breakfast with porridge, cereals, toast and tea/coffee.
Meals and Evening Events
Friday dinner - this will be an informal 3-course menu, with wine, at 19:00 in the college dining room, followed by tea/coffee.
Friday Quiz and Fizz - join us for a glass of fizz followed by an informal pub quiz. Copper’s bar will be open to purchase
refreshments (cash bar, cards not accepted) from 20:00-23:00.
Saturday lunch - The coffee bar will be open for cash sales from 09:00-18:00 and will sell pastries, toasties, sandwiches etc.
Dem and Dine - following an evening demonstration by Paul Bradford join us for a 3-course dinner with wine and lots of fun! Then
adjourn to Copper’s Bar to catch up with old and new friends. (Please note children are not permitted in the bar area).
Register
Please either, print and send your completed form with your cheque (Payable to BSG Region 1 Exhibition) to:
Mrs Marjorie MacRae, 24 Tantallon Drive, Carronshore, Falkirk, FK2 8DJ, OR
download, save, complete and email your completed form to BSGRegion1_Exhibition@yahoo.com. An invoice will be emailed to
you with a secure Paypal link. Please note that your application is not complete until payment has been made.
Additional application forms are available from http://bsgregion1.webs.com/region-1-exhibition. Please do check the website for
updated information on classes/make and take and demonstrations prior to completing the form. If classes are oversubscribed a
refund will be issued.
A receipt will be issued by email for all applications. If you do not have an email address please include a stamped addressed
envelope.
If you provide your email address you will be sent information on future BSG events. Your details will never be passed to any third-
parties and will only be used for BSG purposes.

All timings are subject to change and will be confirmed nearer the event.

Please tick here if you do NOT consent to receiving information on future BSG events. You can unsubscribe from emails at any
time by emailing BSGRegion1_exhibition@yahoo.com

Please note that there is a moderate walking distance between the exhibition area and demonstration rooms. It is recommended that if you do
require walking aids these are brought with you. Please do notify us if you require a disabled parking bay.

BSG Region 1 Exhibition operates a "Zero Tolerance" policy. Any person being aggressive or abusive to any Judge, committee
member or volunteer will be asked to leave the venue immediately.