Each competitor must bake the three items listed using Odlums products:

Decorated Chocolate Victoria Sandwich 2 × 20cm/Sins

Mozzarella and Tomato Tarts 2 x 13cms rounds iced Lemon and poppyseed traybakes.

N.B. All recipes can be found on the Odlum's website.

Items to be displayed on individual plates and each exhibitor will be allotted their own space (trays optional) on a base 24" Square.

Points will be awarded for taste, texture, appearance of baked items and presentation.

The competition is confined to amateurs, both male and female, with one entry per exhibitor at the final.

The items must be fresh and home baked by exhibitor.

A special class will be held at each qualifying show, Two entries may qualify from these shows for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough. The Qualifiers from each of these shows will go forward to the final, to be held at the Tullamore Show on Sunday August 13th.

All items will be cut and/or sampled by the Judge.

Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a hamper containing Odlums products, on appearance at the final.

Certificates will be awarded to the finalists.

The judge's decision at all stages of the competition IS FINAL.

Exhibits are displayed at owner's risk

These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Marquee open from 7.30a.m. on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10a.m. sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon and exhibits may not be removed before