The BucksVision annual county-wide arts and crafts competition is called the de Fraine Competition in memory of Ellen Margaret de Fraine, a former resident of Aylesbury who lost her sight in 1956. Her daughter wished to perpetuate her mother’s memory in a useful and kindly way and donated the de Fraine Shield to BucksVision (previously known as B.A.B.) when this annual competition began in 1964.

It is at the annual de Fraine that all ten BucksVision Divisions meet in friendly rivalry. There are classes to suit most members in which they can enter their exhibits that are judged by outside and impartial judges, each an expert in their field.

Rosettes, Cups and Trophies are awarded to all placed exhibits and the day runs very smoothly with around 200 members and volunteers present each year.

De Fraine 2012

The date for de Fraine this year is Friday 8th June 2012.

A list of classes for next years competition can be downloaded here.  If you would like to view the recipes for classes 6-8 please click here.

The programme can be downloaded as an on screen version or a printable version.

To download an entry form please choose either the A4 or the A5 size: 

Download A4 Entry form

Download A5 Entry form


Results 2011

Last year the de Fraine Competition was held on 28th October and it was a highly successful day. South East Division was rewarded for their hard work encouraging members to take part by winning three trophies. Overall results including the winners of the trophies and the placings of the divisions are below.

Division Placings

1st South East Division
2nd Wycombe Division
3rd Marlow Division
4th Chiltern Division
5th Mid division
6th Chalfont Division
7th CMK Division
8th North West Division
9th West Division
10th North Division


Winners of the Trophies & Shields

De Fraine Shield Winner (For Winning Division): South East
Division Cup (Most entries per division): South East
Bentley Shield (Division with the biggest increase in entries): South East
Dough Dillow Shield (Best Hanging Basket): Jean Best- South East
Art Award Shield (Best Entry in Art): Gordon Aston- North West
Una Bull Cup (Best Horticultural): Maria Vogel- Wycombe
Decima Mead Cup (Best Craft Entry): Pauline Hearne- Mid
Ellen Saunders Cup (Best three Blooms): Audrey Creasey- South East
Jane Cooper Cup (Best Entry in Cookery): Brenda Cane- Wycombe
Dunn Cup (Best in Show): Noah’s Ark -Wycombe
Pat Finch Cup (Best Poetry Entry): Peter Doust – South East
Philips Trophy (Best under 18yrs): Katherine Healey- North West
Douglas Frith Cup (Best flower arranging): Maria Vogel-Wycombe
Knitting & Crochet Shield (Best knitting/crochet): Olwen Morgan- Marlow