The 85th National Honey Show With Beekeeping Lectures and Workshops 27th - 29th October 2016

Sandown Park

Portsmouth Rd, Esher Surrey KT10 9AJ www.honeyshow.co.uk

Esher Station

Directions to The National Honey Show at Sandown Park By car

From London, take the A3 and follow the brown venue signs to Sandown Park then exit onto the A307 and follow the brown venue signs. Alternatively, from the M25, exit at Junction 10 and follow the A3 towards London then exit onto the A307 and follow the brown venue signs. If using a Sat Nav, please enter ‘Portsmouth Road’ rather than the Sandown Park postcode - this will bring you to the main car park which is just off the A307 (Esher High Street) and is directly in front of the main entrance. Visit AA Route Planner to plan your journey http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp For electric car users, there are four Polar “fast charge” points in operation in the main car park. There are allocated disabled parking spaces in the main Portsmouth Road car park. The parking is very close to the main entrance.

By train

Esher rail station is just a 10 minute flat walk from the main entrance. Visitors should turn left out of the station onto Station Road and then right at the T- junction to join the A307 Portsmouth Road. The entrance to Sandown Park is on the right hand side. Alternatively there is a taxi rank at the station. For all National Rail enquiries please call 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. 2

FOREWORD

Welcome to an exciting new chapter in the history of the National Honey Show. We have a splendid new venue at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey. All our many activities will now be under one roof and we will have much more space for the honey show and for our traders. We will even have our own food court. There is ample car parking and a local railway station. Access from the M25 is easy. Just leave the M25 at junction 10 and follow the big brown Sandown Park signs. We had a very happy eight years at St George’s College Weybridge but over the last couple of years it became increasingly clear that we were running out of space. We shall miss the College team who made us very welcome and supported the show so well. John Chapple completed his term as President at the 2015 show. John has contributed an enormous amount to the ‘National’ and we are delighted that he remains part of the team. In his place we welcome our new President The Rev Francis Capener, also a stalwart supporter and patron of the show. Our new hosts at Sandown Park have made us feel very welcome and we are, as ever, grateful to our sponsor The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers. This year, we have sponsorship for the videoing of the lectures, generously donated by the C. B. Dennis British Beekeepers’ Research Trust. It is inevitable that we will not get everything right first time in our new venue. Please bear with us. Remember, the show is run entirely by volunteers who generously give their time and expertise. The core team grows to around 100 people at show time. A huge thank you to all the show team. Come and see the new look show. Get those entries in, book some workshops and start writing that shopping list for our expanded trade hall. See you there!

Bob Maurer Chairman

Stewards for the Show and Judges Stewards Stewards for the show should apply to the Chief Steward, Bill Fisher:[email protected] by 31st August. Stewards are required from 14:00 Wednesday 26th October until 18:00 on Saturday 29th October, please give up some time to help if you can. Judges Stewards are required on Thursday 27th October from 9:00-13:00. You should apply to the General Secretary J D Hendrie, 26 Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge Kent TN11 9JT or [email protected] by 31st August. Preference will be given to those applicants who have started the process to becoming a honey judge. 3

National Honey Show

with International Classes and Beekeepers’ Lecture Convention Organised by The National Honey Show Limited Sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers

OPENING CEREMONY Thursday 27th October 2016 at 2.00 pm Mr Michael More-Molyneux HM Lord Lieutenant of Surrey PRESENTATION OF CUPS AND TROPHIES Saturday 29th October 2016 at 3.45 pm Mr Frank Rickett, President, Buckinghamshire County Beekeepers DOORS OPENING TIMES

Thursday 27th October

Lectures and Restaurant Trade Hall Honey Show Friday 28th October Saturday 29th October

9.00 am – 6.00 pm 12:00 noon – 6.00pm 2.00pm – 6:00 pm 9.00 am – 6.00 pm 9.00 am – 4.30 pm

ADMISSION: NHS Members: FREE Non – Members: £15.00 for 3 Days, £10 for daily admission Accompanied Children, 16 yrs and under: FREE

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Contents Challenge Cups and Trophies 23 Emergency Contact Details 5 Entry Form 28 Foreword from the Chairman 3 Guidance for Exhibitors 35 Lecture Programme BeeCraft 21 Beginners 20 National Honey Show 13 Speakers’ Profiles 11 Sponsors 13 Membership Form 27 National Council 8 National Honey Show Executive Committee 7 Programme & Lecture Convention 13 Publications 36 Rules and Regulations 37 Schedule of classes Confectionery 47 County Classes 49 Gift 46 Junior 47 Miscellaneous 44 National Honey Show Members 48 Open 41 Photographic 45 Show Judges 9 Workshops 14 Workshop Programme 18

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

For urgent and serious queries/problems immediately prior to, and during the show, contact:Chief Steward, Bill Fisher tel: 07973 626464 or Peter Matthews tel: 07743 134963 5

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW PRESIDENT: PATRONS:

Revd. HF Capener The Master of the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers (ex officio) Revd. HF Capener, Mrs. M Davies, WS Mundy, Mrs. J Purcell, D Smart

Chairman:

R Maurer, 19 Fairlawn Drive, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JP

General Secretary:

JD Hendrie, 26 Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9JT

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Vice Chairman:

Assistant Secretary:

Treasurer and Membership Secretary: Archivist:

Cup Secretary:

Draw Secretary:

Entries Secretary: Judges’ Referee:

Asst Judges’ Referee:

Sales Hall Co-ordinator: Show Steward:

Staging Manager:

Publicity Secretary:

Mrs. C Lewis, 130 The Vale, London, NW11 8SL

JM Duffin, Upper Hurst, Salisbury Road, Blashford, Ringwood, BH24 3PB

CS Mence, 27 Acacia Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3BJ. Tel. 0208 942 7505 JD Hendrie

Lecture Convenor:

S Croson

Mrs. C Lewis

Schedule Convenor and Delegate to and liaison with BBKA:

Mrs. S Carter

International Development Officer:

B Diaper

N Champion

Mrs. J Tinsey

Miss E Brown

Mrs. H Blackburn

Workshop Convenors:

B Diaper

P Matthews

P Boyle

Health and Safety:

M Emptage

Deputy Staging Manager:

R Jackman

Webmaster:

S Turner

WM Fisher Mrs. V Rhenius

Deputy Show Steward and Asst. Cup Secretary: Publications Officer:

A Pedley

T Garbutt Mrs. C Lewis

Other Committee members:J Burbidge, Revd. HF Capener, Mrs. R Champion, J Chapple, Mrs. M Davies, Mrs. C Matthews, WS Mundy, D Smart, Mrs. G Smith The following serve the Show in specified capacities, but are not members of the EC Chief Cashier:

Mrs. J. Spon-Smith

SUB COMMITTEES The Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary and Treasurer are ex-Officio Members of all Sub-Committees together with: EDUCATION: (Convenor Mrs. G Smith), J Burbidge, S Croson, B Diaper, A Pedley Mrs. V Rhenius, Mrs. S Carter PUBLICITY: (Convenor: Mrs. V Rhenius), J Burbidge, S Turner SCHEDULE: (Convenor: Mrs. S Carter) Mrs. H Blackburn, Miss E Brown, Mrs. M Davies, JM Duffin, Mrs. J Tinsey STAGING: (Convenor: M. Emptage) , R Jackman, P Boyle FINANCE: Revd. HF Capener, Mrs. M Davies, JD Hendrie, Mrs. C Lewis, R Maurer, CS Mence, WS Mundy, D Smart (all of whom are Trustees and Directors of the National Honey Show Ltd.) The National Honey Show Ltd is a Registered Charity (No 233656) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (No 266722). Registered Office: 26 Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9JT Hon. Secretary: Mr JD Hendrie Directors and Trustees: see the Finance Committee above

Web site: www.honeyshow.co.uk. Contact any Officer via the web site.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL is the governing and policy-making body of the National Honey Show. All Beekeepers’ Associations are invited to apply to the Hon.Secretary for Corporate Membership. The current membership of the National Council is listed here together with the names of their representatives. CHAIRMAN: R Maurer

HON. SECRETARY: J D Hendrie

Avon BKA Ms. A Rowberry BeeCraft R Maurer Berkshire BKA C Bustell, J White, M Moore, Mrs. H Blackburn Bedfordshire BKA W Thrale, P Cook, F Cook BBKA Mrs. R Homer Bucks County BKA Mrs. S Carter, WM Fisher Bournemouth and Dorset South BKA Mrs. MJ Davies The Central Assn. of Beekeepers Mrs. P Allen, H Cloutt Cheshire BKA TE Ashley, R Brocklehurst, EF Hilder Devon BKA Mrs R Neal, J Mummery, C Utting Dorset County BKA Mrs. L Gasson Dover and District BKA Mrs. M Ferguson Essex BKA J McNeill Hampshire BKA Mrs. D Burton Herefordshire BKA JH Robinson, Mrs. D Smith Hertfordshire BKA J Palumbo, G Hammond, M High, M Goodhew Federation of Irish BKAs M Gleeson, M Mac Giolla Coda Gloucestershire BKA M Hunt, E Gardner Isle of Wight BKA Mrs. M Case Kendal and South Westmorland BKA J E Bayne Kent BKA P Bashford, D Cockburn, Mrs. J Spon-Smith Lancashire and North West BKA R Dowson, M Murdin, MP Smith Lincolnshire BKA S Croson Medway BKA J Chapman Federation of Middlesex BKAs Dr. P Morgan, Mrs. J Telfer Norfolk BKA G Ford Northamptonshire BKA D. Jeacock, S Harrey, BL Moore Nottinghamshire BKA A Barber, D Chase, MS Jordan Peterborough & District F Daynes Petersfield BKA Mrs. D Burton Scottish BKA Miss E Brown, Mrs . B Wright Somerset BKA AD Charles, Mrs. C Butter, Mrs. S Perkins, N Trood Stratford-on-Avon BKA M Osborne Suffolk BKA J Tuke Surrey BKA Mrs. M Bonard, A.N. Gibb Sussex BKA HR Cloutt, Ms C Gould, B Pratt West Sussex BKA Thanet BKA K Flynn Thurrock BKA WD Fildes, Mr. & Mrs. C Church Twickenham and Thames Valley BKA Ms. J M Band, W Francis Ulster BKA J Hill, S Hill Warwickshire BKA D Nethercleft, B Diaper W Norfolk and Kings Lynn BKA Mrs. J Tinsey Worcestershire BKA K Beddoe Yorkshire BKA MJ Badger MBE, I Flatman, D Shannon GH Moxon MBE, Elected Members JM Duffin, Mrs. C Matthews, D Smart, Mrs. J Tinsey, S Turner

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SHOW JUDGES FOR 2016

Judges’ Referee: Miss Enid Brown Ass’t Judges’ Referee: Mrs. Hazel Blackburn

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Honey and Beeswax Inventions Margaret Davies Paul Smith Bernard Diaper Fiona Dickson BBKA Essay John Donoghue Mary Slater (Convenor) Mike Duffin Pam Hunter Ivor Flatman Gareth Morgan Steve Guest Mary Hill Honey Beer Christine Matthews Mrs. M Cole Jim Orton Tim Hampson Susie Perkins John Porter David Shannon Dinah Sweet Microscopy Chris Symes Bob Maurer Alan Woodward Bron Wright Photography John Bunting (Convenor) Gary Francis Mead Claire Waring Carole Allen John Goodwin Video’s CD’s and DVD’s Michael Badger Bill Turnbull Commercial Wax Candles Dr. S Case-Green John Chandler Liz Duffin David Wright

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2016 National Honey Show Lecture Programme Speaker Profiles

Susan Cobey

David Tarpy

Susan Cobey, a recognized world authority on  honey bee breeding and instrumental insemination, maintains the New World Carniolan Breeding Program, now in its 34th generation. She coordinates the Washington State University collaborative honey bee stock improvement program, partnering with queen producers for stock distribution. This program incorporates germplasm collected from European honey bees into domestic breeding stocks to enhance U.S. beekeeping. The WSU program also includes a germplasm repository. In addition she operates Honey Bee Insemination Service providing training, custom insemination and equipment. Her background includes managing bee research labs at Univ. of California, Davis and the Ohio State University and work at the USDA in Baton Rouge. She also worked in commercial queen production in Florida and California, where she co-founded and operated a queen production business. Her experience includes teaching specialized beekeeping courses, presentations, publications and instructional material for both scientific and public audiences, worldwide.

David Tarpy is a Professor of Entomology and the Extension Apiculturist at North Carolina State University since 2003. As Extension Apiculturist, he maintains an apiculture web site dedicated to the dissemination of information and understanding of honey bees and their management, spearheads numerous extension projects, and launched the Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES)—an exciting online learning resource for knowledge and understanding of bees and beekeeping. His research interests focus on the biology and behavior of honey bee queens in order to better improve the overall health of queens and their colonies. Specific research projects include understanding the effect of multiple mating on colony disease resistance, using molecular methods to determine the genetic structure within honey bee colonies, and determining the regulation of reproduction at the individual and colony levels. His work has provided some of the best empirical evidence that multiple mating by queens confers multiple and significant benefits to colonies through increased genetic diversity of their nestmates, particularly through increased tolerance to numerous diseases.

Videos of the lecures will be available after the show due a generous donation from the C. B. Dennis Beekeepers’ Research Trust

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Philip McCabe

Brigit Strawbridge

Philip McCabe is the President of Apimondia having been elected at the 43rd Congress in

Daejong, South Korea in September 2015. A life-long beekeeper and member of the Federation of Irish Beekeepers (FIBKA), having held the positions of executive member, Vice-President, President and Public Relations Officer, Philip brings a wealth of experience to his new position. For the past four years he held the position of President of the Apimondia Regional Commission for Europe. Through the FIBKA education system, Philip is a certified Federation Lecturer and obtained a Diploma in Apicultural Science from University College Cork. A very practical beekeeper with years of experience in our noble craft he is also a much sought after lecturer, not only in Ireland but across the world. Working with his dad, who obtained his bee-masters certificate in 1926 from the Rev. J.G. Digges, he says he learned the basics from his dad and they are so relevant to this day. Brigit Strawbridge is an amateur naturalist, wildlife gardener and bee enthusiast who writes, speaks and campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of our native wild bees and the reasons for their decline. She is especially interested in the roles different species play in pollinating different flowering plants. Brigit lives in North Dorset where she and her partner, Rob, are currently working closely with Shaftesbury Town Council and residents to create a truly ‘Bee Friendly Town’. Their pollinator garden appeared recently on BBC2 Gardeners’ World.

2016 National Honey Show Lecture Programme Timetable Thursday 27th October

Equus Suite

9:00

Doors Open

9:30

Susan Cobey

Queen Genetics and Keeping Breeding Sponsored by Root Candles Lines Pure

11:30

David Tarpy

Colony Collapse Disorder: an American Sponsored by Bee Culture Perspective

14:00

85th National Honey Show Opening Ceremony

14:30

Susan Cobey

Local Breeding Programmes, How to Ensure Success

Sponsored by BIBBA

16:00

David Tarpy

SHB, Dealing with Them for Over 15 Years

Sponsored by BB Wear

17:00

National Honey Show AGM and Annual Meeting of the National Council

18:00

Show Closes

Friday 28th October

Equus Suite

9:00

Doors Open

9:30

David Tarpy

Young Regality: A Day in the Life of a Young Honeybee Queen

11:30

Philip McCabe

Can Science Save our Bees - The Role Sponsored by The Bee Farmers of Apimondia

13:30

Bee Farmers

The BFA Apprentice Scheme - How we Sponsored by B J Sherriff came to bee!

15:30

Susan Cobey

The New World Carnolian Project

18:00

Saturday 29th October

Equus Suite

Sponsored by The Central Association of Beekeepers

Sponsored by E H Thorne

Show Closes

9:00

Doors Open

9:30

Philip McCabe

Can Science Save our Bees - The Role Sponsored by E H Thorne of Apimondia

11:30

David Tarpy

The Biology of Honey Bee Nutrition and What it Means to The Beekeeper

Sponsored by BBKA

13:00

Brigit Strawbridge

The Bee Team: why size matters and pollinator diversity is so important

The Jean Blaxland Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Mr R Blaxland

14:30

Susan Cobey

Instrumental Insemination, the History, Techniques and Future Possibilities

Sponsored by Northern Bee Books

15:35

Presentation of Trophies and Awards

17:00

85th National Honey Show Closes

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2016 National Honey Show Workshop and Demonstration Programme

The National Honey Show holds a number of workshops to assist new or less experienced exhibitors in the art and skills of preparing some items for honey show classes and to help raise the general standard of exhibits as well as other beekeeping related topics. Anyone wishing to attend a workshop must be a member of the NHS and book online at www.honeyshow.co.uk/booking. No One may attend a workshop unless they have a valid entry ticket to the Show There will be an £8.00 (£9.00 on the day) non–returnable booking fee per workshop to prevent spaces being booked and not taken up. The system is now fully automated, accepting advance bookings via TicketSource. Visit www.honeyshow.co.uk for details. For enquiries email: [email protected] Bookings will commence on 1st September 2016 and end one week before the start of the workshops. There is a small additional charge for some workshops to cover the cost of materials, see Workshop timetable for details of where additional fees apply. All workshops are scheduled for 2 ½ hours duration. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the workshop. These workshops are often in demand so places for those not attending promptly will be resold. Peter Bashford:- Cleaning and Preparing Beeswax for Show. In the past 13 years at the National Honey Show Peter has won the Wax Bowl four times, the Kent Wax Cup nine times and the Kent Beeswax Cup every year since it was presented in 2009. He also had a superb display in the “A Display of home Produced Products containing Honey and/or Beeswax Class” He is well qualified to pass on tips and techniques for producing a prize winning exhibit. Roger Patterson:- Colony Increase for All Beekeepers.This might appear to be the wrong time of the year to be thinking about colony increase, but as planning is an important part of beekeeping, perhaps it might not be such a bad idea to look at some possibilities well in advance of next season, so you have a clear idea of what you wish to do. Why do we need increase? Is it to replace winter losses? Increase the size of a beekeeping operation? To sell bees? A BKA supplying bees to beginners? All of these possibilities and more will be explored, together with a few ideas on producing good queens to head the new colonies. It is surprising what can be achieved without buying anything in. So often we hear of local BKAs who are unable to supply the demand of their beginners for bees, but help will be found in this workshop. In favourable conditions colonies can be multiplied quite quickly if needed, so for many BKAs it is quite possible to supply their members with bees from a small number of stocks. Roger Patterson:- Can We Make Beekeeping Pay? This workshop will explore the possible meanings of the title, as different beekeepers may have different views. Many aspects will be covered, varying from the person who wants to reduce the cost of their hobby, to those who may want to become semi-commercial. The topics will include reducing costs, looking after equipment, management techniques, selling, etc. In fact all ways of trying to make beekeeping pay.

Judy Earl:- Making Products from the Hive (Potions & Polishes). Learn to use beeswax and

honey to make a variety of products at this practical “hands on” workshop. Participants will learn to make, and will take away, polish and a selection of hive products such as fruit honey vinegars, mustards, ointments and salves. There will also be a chance to sample an easy to make alcoholic honey drink. Julie-Ann:- Encaustic Art: Make your own greeting cards using beeswax, apply coloured waxes using an iron, hot stylus, stamps and banners to create your own unique beeswax greetings cards.

Dr Sara Robb:- Pampering Potions Make your own pampering potions with honey and beeswax. Dr Sara will demonstrate how to make cleansing clay and honey soap using her easy method. Learn to make soap without any special equipment that you can use on the same day (no waiting 8 weeks to cure). Following the demonstration, participants will make a few of Dr Sara’s recipes, including; chamomile & honey face cream, beeswax body butter and luscious lip balm. Each participant will take home a luxurious selection of pampering products. Dr Sara Robb:- New Workshop for Mini-Beekeepers Join Dr Sara Robb for a fun-filled, fantastic session for mini-beekeepers! Do you know your heather from your honeydew? Can you match the flower to the honey? Come along and test your taste buds in Dr Sara's honey tasting challenge. How many will you get right? If you like getting a bit messy, this workshop is for you. We will make some fizzing, buzzy-bee bath bombs for you to take home - you will definitely want a bath when we finish! Finally, we will get sticky making a pot of royal jelly. This oozy, goopy goo is as much fun to play with as it is to make! Book your place quickly, as spaces are limited. Mini-beekeepers must be 8 years or older. No adults allowed! Mary Williams:- Manual Handling for Beekeepers. Mary is a qualified physiotherapist, specifically trained in manual handling and posture in the workplace. The workshop will include; what manual handling means, a few statistics & the chance of injury from improper lifting, basic risk assessment principles when lifting (Task, Individual capacity, Load, Environment & Equipment), anatomy of the spine, posture and body positioning/mechanics relating to lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying etc , guidelines around moving weights from floor & different levels, importance of fitness and exercise. A practical element to include stance, ergonomic positioning & correct use of body balance and carrying. Peter Schollick:- Preparing Honey for Show. Peter has been awarded many of the National Honey Show trophies during the last ten years or so. In addition he has contributed to his County Association Yorkshire being awarded the "Smallholder Shield" six times since 2007. He will cover, as far as possible in the time permitted - Working the bees, following the schedule 100%, honey jars and the holding position and the various types of honey. Working for and presenting honeys in the comb. He will explain his routines for both getting the honeys and preparing them for the show bench. He seeks to assist others to share in the success he has enjoyed. Pat Turner:- Making Honey Beer. Pat has been an enthusiastic home brewer ever since he read a small ad for a beer kit in Exchange and Mart back in the 60s. Since then he's also taken up beekeeping and is an active member of Ealing Beekeepers. In the workshop, Pat will run through the practical aspects of home brewing, from simple kits and more advanced all grain techniques. He'll also share his experience of incorporating honey to produce beers to impress fellow beekeepers. Phil McAnespie:- Swarms and Swarm Control. Phil has kept bees for over 30 years and runs approximately 10 colonies near Burn’s Cottage, Alloway, Ayrshire. This workshop will cover reasons for swarming but have greater emphasis on the practical methods of its control/prevention using various artificial swarming methods, use of the Horsley and Snelgrove boards, Nucleus colonies and the associated benefits of simple queen rearing. Phil McAnespie:- Queen Rearing For The Small Scale Beekeeper. Phil will outline simple practical queen rearing methods , suitable for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike. Ronald Hunter:- Mead Making From Start to Drinking. Ron has been making mead and country wines for several years and has exhibited at his local show and the National Honey Show. The workshop will include aspects of making mead and melomels, together with discussion about preparation of show exhibits and tasting. Participants may bring a bottle of home-made mead to include in the tasting.

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Bill Fitzmaurice:– Candle Making. Bill is an urban beekeeper who has maintained 20 or so colonies in the suburbs of Harrow in North West London for the last 15 years. He is an advocate of maximising the harvest from his bees and this includes not only honey but also wax by retrieving as much as possible from cappings, old frames, culled drone brood and brace comb. He is a regular at his local honey shows and at the National. The workshop will demonstrate candle making and provide a hands-on opportunity to make rolled and moulded candles as well as simple dipped candles, which he considers the most satisfying to make. Alan Potter:- Microscopy – Preparing Pollen Slides. This workshop covers all aspects involved in preparing permanent microscope slides of pollen. This includes the collection and preparation of various types of pollen and its recovery from honey. The use of mountants, stains and ringing tables to make permanent glycerine jelly mounts will be covered in detail. All materials and equipment will be provided but individuals are welcome to bring their own pollen samples to prepare. The objective is that each participant will leave with their own mounted, stained and ringed pollen slides. Microscopes to study the results will be available. Alan Potter:- Microsocopy - Preparing Slides of Honeybee parts. This workshop will cover in practical detail how to make permanent microscope slides from not only parts of the honeybee such as the head, legs and wings but also the whole insect itself. All chemicals, reagents will be provided to produce permanent slides mounted in a Canada Balsam substitute mountant. The processes normally take several days to complete, but partly prepared specimens appropriate for each stage will be used. The objective of the workshop will be that each participant will leave with permanently mounted microscope slides showing bee parts. Microscopes to study the results will be available. Safety gloves and glasses will be available for use when handling chemicals Nick Mengham and Chris Park:- Skep Making. Nick began beekeeping over 20 years ago and now has around 150 hives in Kent. In addition to honey production, he hires out his hives for fruit pollination. In recent years Nick has been running a number of beekeeping courses, from a one day introduction to basic bee husbandry and skep making; he holds a qualification in adult education. His interest in skep making stems from a wider enthusiasm for the history of beekeeping and he has demonstrated the craft at various events including the Kent County Show and the Step Back in Time working bygones event. Chris Park is a skep maker and skep beekeeper. He lives on an organic farm in the Vale of the White Horse. His work is wide and varied, from arts and craft, ancient technologies, experimental archaeology and educational projects to eco-building, professional storytelling and raising the awareness of heritage beekeeping. You can see some of his work at www.acorneducation.com. He is chairman of the newly formed British Beekeeping Heritage Society and gives entertaining lectures. Nick and Chris aim to teach how to make skeps and not just run a production line. Few will finish their skeps on the day but we hope all will go home with the knowledge and materials needed to finish the job. Charles Gervais:- Beekeeping Photography for Fun and Profit. Charles is a professional photographer and educator who specialises in commercial, portrait and fine art photography. He will be teaching practical workshops that will guide attendees to a better understanding of the capabilities of their cameras and photographic accessories (beginners are welcome, but attendees should already have a good basic understanding of their equipment). A key focus of the sessions will be the manipulation of light ("photography" means "painting with light", after all). These will be hands-on workshops, so bring your cameras and accessories. He'll be offering tips on using all classes of cameras, from mobile phones through compact cameras and all the way up to DSLRs, but attendees with cameras that offer full manual control will gain the most from the workshop. Cameras with macro (closeup) capabilities are ideal, and if you have a tripod, please bring it along. 16

Val Francis:- BBKA Basic Assessment. The Workshop is designed for beekeepers contemplating taking the Basic Assessment in 2017. Val will go through the syllabus, explain the level of detail needed and what to expect during the assessment. Ideal for those who have been keeping bees for 1-2 years and are keen to progress with their beekeeing. Margaret Murdin:- Module 1 - BBKA Exam Workshop. The workshop will include an in depth look at the syllabus, covering the depth of knowledge required. Past question papers with some model answers will be reviewed and hints and tips on examination technique given. The organisation of learning will also be covered – a must for anyone considering embarking on taking the module examinations. Pam Hunter:- Module 2 - BBKA Exam Workshops. Pam started about 23 years ago in a rural spot in the middle of Sussex, having been ‘going to’ for many years before. She is a member of Central Sussex BKA, is a Master Beekeeper and currently chairs the Examination Board of the BBKA. This workshop will guide attendees through Module 2, with typical questions, an ideal workshop for anyone taking Module 2 in March.

Margaret Thomas:- BBKA General Husbandry. The Workshop is designed for beekeepers contemplating taking the General Husbandry Assessment in 2017, and who have managed several colonies for over three years. The Workshop will entail an introduction to the day, how the assessment is carried out and what to expect. It will also involve audience participation and presentation, and will explore the practical aspects of the assessment as well as the theory. Candidates should bring with them a copy of the prospectus for the General Husbandry Certificate as well as a note pad and pen. Tom Salter:- Judging Procedures and Techniques.This workshop is intended for those who have or are about to get their Judging Record Book and aims to consolidate the information and experiences learnt from stewarding for honey judges as part of the entry requirement. This workshop is of a practical nature and to be successful requires attendees to bring at least 4 exhibits representing the range of show class categories. Prize standard exhibits are not necessary as exhibits of varying standards will add to the learning experience. Attendees should bring a white coat and hat, torch, grading glasses, tasting rods, tea towel and wash jars. Julian Parker and Diane Steele:- Bee Disease, Identification and Control. Julian and Diane will be conducting two workshops simultaneously on Honey Bee Health. They will split the audience between the two workshops and Diane will lead the newer beekeepers and Julian the more experienced. The subjects covered will include keeping bees healthy and they will focus on identifying common diseases and pests as well as the notifiable and exotic ones.

Bee Diseases Insurance Limited Sponsoring the NHS Workshops

For Bees, Education, Protection and Research

The purpose of BDI is to help in the control of the foul brood diseases by providing some compensation to beekeepers who incur losses when European or American Foul Brood is confirmed by the Bee Inspector. BDI also aims to sponsor research into the causes of bee health problems and to educate beekeepers about the issues in bee health and management of bee diseases. BDI was set up nearly 70 years ago and is owned by the member beekeeping Associations.

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National Honey Show 2016 Workshops

Room

Thursday 27th October 14:30 - 17:00

Speaker

Extra cost

G. 1-2

Microscopy - Preparing Pollen Slides

Alan Potter

£5

G. 3-5

Pampering Potions

Sara Robb

£5

G. 6-7

Cleaning and Preparing Beeswax for Show

Peter Bashford

3. 1-3

Making Products from the Hive

Judy Earl

3. 4-5

Colony Increase for All Beekeepers

Roger Patterson

3. 6-7

Preparing Honey for Show

Peter Schollick

3. 8

Judging Procedures and Techniques

Tom Salter

Royal Suite

BBKA Module 2

Pam Hunter

£5

Friday 28th October 10:00 - 12:30 G. 1-2

Microscopy - Preparing Slides of Honeybee Parts

Alan Potter

£5

G. 3-5

Pampering Potions

Sara Robb

£5

G. 6-7

Cleaning and Preparing Beeswax for Show

Peter Bashford

3. 1-3

BBKA General Husbandry

Margaret Thomas

3. 4-5

Swarms and Swarm Control

Phil McAnespie

3. 6-8

Preparing Honey for Show

Peter Schollick

Sports Bar

Skep Making - Part 1 (All Day Workshop)

Chris Park

£15

Friday 28th October 14:30 - 17:00 G. 1-2

Mead Making, From Start to Drinking

Ron Hunter

G. 3-5

Bee Disease, Indentification and Control (Improvers 2yrs +)

Julian Parker

G. 6-7

Candle Making

Bill Fitzmaurice

3. 1-3

BBKA Basic Assessment

Val Francis

3. 4-5

Can We Make Beekeeping Pay?

Roger Patterson

3. 6-8

Bee Disease, Indentification and Control (Absolute Beginners)

Diane Steele

Sports Bar

Skep Making - Part 2 (All Day Workshop)

Chris Park

£5

WORKSHOPS RECEPTION, LOCATED IN THE ECLIPSE PAVILION, WILL ONLY BE OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH SESSION.

The Central Association of Beekeepers Sponsoring David Tarpey - Young Regality, A Day in the Life of a New Honeybee Queen

Why not Join us at our Autumn Conference. Woodside Hotel, Kenilworth 18th-20th November 2016

Stimulating lectures from young scientists (and some not so young!) at the cutting edge of beekeeping research. Details of the speakers are available at the CABK stand or on the web site. www.cabk.org.uk Details from John Chapple: [email protected]) or Pam Hunter ([email protected]) Come and meet us in the Trade Hall and why not join us at our Social Evening on Thursday 27th October at 7:00pm at the National Honey Show. There will be a lecture, followed by a light buffet (charge applies) 18

Room

Saturday 29th October 09:00 - 12:00

Speaker

Extra Cost

G. 1-2

Making Honey Beer

Pat Turner

£5

G. 3-5

Toiletries/Wax for Mini Beekeepers (over 8 years of age

Sara Robb

£5

G. 6-7

Candle Making

Bill Fitzmaurice

£5

3. 1-3

BBKA Module 1

Margaret Murdin

3. 4-5

Beekeeping Photography for Fun and Profit

Charles Gervais

3. 6-8

9:30 - 10:30 Manual Handling for Beekeepers

Mary Williams

3. 6-8

11:00 - 12:00 Manual Handling for Beekeepers

Mary Williams

Sports Bar

Skep Making - Part 1 (All Day Workshop)

Nick Mengham

£5

£15

Saturday 29th October 13:00 - 15:30 G. 1-2

Mead Making from Start to Drinking

Ron Hunter

G. 3-5

Encaustic Art

Julie Ann

£5

G. 6-7

Making Honey Beer

Pat Turner

£5

3. 4-5

Beekeeping Photography for Fun and Profit

Charles Gervais

£5

3. 6-8

Queen Rearing for the Small Scale Beekeeper

Phil McAnespie

Sports Bar

Skep Making - Part 2 (All Day Workshop)

Nick Mengham

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2016 National Honey Show Lecture Programme for Beginners

Phil McAnespie

Eleanor Attridge

Iain Judge

Bob Smith

Eleanor Attridge, Common Bee Pests, Diseases and Disorders. Eleanor is an Irish Beekeepers and is a Certified Federation Lecturer ( CFL) for the Federation of Beekeepers of Ireland (FIBKA) and the FIBKA bee-health officer. She is a member of the Co. Cork beekeepers Association and is also the apiary manager where there are up to 40 beekeepers a week at the apiary demonstrations on a Saturday. Based in East Cork she uses all poly langstroth hives She has won many prizes at the honey shows and has been the exhibitor with the top points at Fota , Clonmel and the Irish National Honey show in 2015, Fota and Irish National in 2014 as well. Bob Smith, Tasks Throughout the Year. Bob lives in Kent with his wife Mary and keeps around 8-10 colonies, using two quite different sites. He has kept bees for over 30 years and spent 6 happy and educational years as a Seasonal Bee Inspector in Kent. Bob is now involved in beekeeper education and training, concentrating principally on providing for “Improvers”. He is a holder of the National Diploma. Phil McAnespie, Swarms and Swarm Control. Phil resides in Ayr, Scotland with his wife Joyce. He has been keeping bees for about 30 years. Phil keeps between 8 and 12 colonies and is involved in different spheres in educating young and old about our fascinating craft. Together with two of his colleagues, he has been involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme at a local secondary school and also with members of his local association to undertake open hive demonstrations at shows in Scotland, where members of the public are suited up and taken through a colony of bees. This has brought great pleasure to many and has been the first taste of beekeeping for a number of our present members. Iain Judge, Products of the Hive. Iain has had an interest in bees since he was at secondary school where the monks kept bees. He has been keeping bees himself for the last 8 years in central London. Iain enjoys making many different products with both honey and wax. In 2012 he started a small Limited company selling bee related products at craft markets and through independent retailers.

Saturday 29th October. Sandown View A 9:30

Tasks Throughout the Year

Bob Smith

11:00

Swarms and Swarm Control

Phil McAnespie

13:00

Common Bee Pests, Diseases and Disorders

Eleanor Attridge

14:30

Products of the Hive

Iain Judge

Beginners who have enjoyed these lectures in the past, may wish to enrol for workshops, where the topics are covered in more detail. 20

The 2016 BeeCraft Reasearch Lectures Programme Friday 28th October, Sandown View A

10:00

Amr Sufian

Univ. of Liverpool

11:15

Hasan Toufailia Univ. of Sussex

Integrated Control of Honeybee Diseases

12:30

Daniel Stabler

Univ. of Newcastle

The Influenceof Ozone on Nectar and Pollen Quality

13:45

Jordan Ryder

Univ. Harper Adams

Practical Implications of Nutrition in nonApis Bees

15:00

Laura Jones

National Botanical Garden Foraging Preferences of Honey Bees of Wales

Amr Sufian

Honey Monitoring

Laura Jones

Daniel Stabler Hasan Toufailia

Jordan Ryder

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List of Trade Stands Supporting the 85th National Honey Show Agri Nova Technology

Handmade Jewellery by Corrine Edwards

Bath Potions

Honey Bee Beautiful

BBKA

Honeycomb 999

BB Wear

J. Scout Sports

B. J. Sherriff

KBS

Bee Craft

Maisemore Apiaries

Bee Culture Magazine

Meadow in My Garden

Bee Equipment Ltd

Modern Beekeeping

Bee Inspired

National Bee Unit

Bees Abroad Bees for Development

Nine Maidens Mead

BIBBA

Northern Bee Books

Books on Bees Project

PGH Pest Control

Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Quekett Microscopical Club

Brunel Microscopes

River Wood

Central Association of Beekeepers

Root Candles

E H Thorne

RSPB

Freeman and Harding

Surrey Beekeepers Association

Bill Turnbull Bees for Development Fun Bee Quiz with drinks and snacks National Honey Show, Friday 28 Oct 6pm Help us raise funds to support beekeepers worldwide Tickets: Book on 01600 714848 or buy at The Show www.beesfordevelopment.org Registered Charity 1078803

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CHALLENGE CUPS AND TROPHIES All cups & trophies are Perpetual unless marked §

Cups and trophies may not be taken outside the UK and Eire Awards given to 1st prize only, unless otherwise stated.

Title, Donor, Conditions and year of presentation Hamlin Cup Mrs. BW Hamlin Hender Cup Mr. & Mrs. AJ Read Apis Club Commemoration Cup L Illingworth

Winner at the Show 2015

Class

1959

Eoghan Mac Giolla Coda

1

1973

Andrew Boagey

3

Eoghan Mac Giolla Coda

4

Valma Jessamy

7

1923

Andy Willis

9

1963

North Shropshire Beekeepers’ Assoc.

10 11

Medal of Ukraine Brotherhood of Ukranian Beekeepers Crystal Palace Cup Crystal Palace Trustees The Ross Rose Bowl Mrs. MC Ross Plender Cup § Lord Plender

2011

1933

Clare Jarrett

EH Thorne Trophy Chomhnascadh Cumann Beachairí na h-Éireann Trophy FIBKA The John Sturdy Cup Badgerdell Cup Badgerdell Apiaries E Graham Burttt Cup § A Dodd Burnett Cup Sir David Burnett, Bt. The McCormick Cup Mr. E McCormick Combings Cup Harry Allen Family and BBJ The Wax Bowl Mr. & Mrs. E Padmore The Candlestick Trophy Miss DV Burch Mead Makers’ Mazer Mead Makers’ Ltd The Harry Riches Memorial Trophy The Riches Family Moorcroft Bowl Re-presented by HG Hilder Jill Foster Memorial Trophy Sarah Foster National Cup Mrs. A Nicholson

1970

John Chapman

12

2010

Lyndon Corbett

13

1984

Shane Llewelyn-Jones

15

1950

John Summerville

18

1953

Peter Schollick

Trophy Note 1

20

1935

North Shropshire Beekeepers’ Assoc.

21

1998

Sue Carter

22

1973

Andy Willis

26

1963

Andy Willis

29

1974

Christopher Beale

33

1949

Sharif Khan

38

2014

Sue Carter

41

1950

Ian Hughes

44

2011

Sue Carter

48

1967

Not Awarded

Trophy Note 1

Trophy Note 1

49 23

The HJ Wadey Trophy 1991 Graham Burford Mrs. Jenny Wadey Leslie Thorne Trophy 2010 Hivers’ Beers EH Thorne (Beehives)Ltd Anderson Memorial Cup 1947 Shane Llewelyn-Jones Mrs. & Dr. John Anderson Dewey Cake Cup 1936 Janet Schollick Trophy Note 1 Mrs. Dewey School Apiary Shield 1959 Not Awarded EH Taylor Ltd. McKenna Cup 1962 Not Awarded Guilford Div SBKA Tollington Shield 1967 Scout Road Academy Infant School JC Older BBKA Schools’ Cup 1959 Not Awarded British Beekeepers’ Association Rolt Trophy 1975 Scout Road Academy Infant School Mr. & Mrs. AC Rolt The Jack Holt Trophy 2012 Shane Llewelyn-Jones Mrs. J Naylor Chairman’s Trophy 1983 David Blower FJ Crow T Bradford Cup 1963 Robert Bond T Bradford Millennium Punch Bowl 2000 Paul Boyle Mr. P Springall The Ison Quaich 1998 Jack Mummery Miss B Ison The Francis Capener Trophy 2014 David Odell The National Honey Show Presented to mark 26 years as Hon. Gen Secretary Mrs B W Hamlin Cup 1963 John Summerville Mrs BW Hamlin Presented to mark the visit of H.R.H. The Princess Royal in 1962 Members Cup 1950 Peter Schollick Revd. & Mrs. DL Bruce Replaced by WJ Foubister 1988 Apis Club Cup (AZA) 1924 Bill Fisher Apis Club The Thistle Cup 1963 Christine Matthews IG Rankin The Harry Grainger Trophy 1990 Geoff Cooper Mrs. Kathleen Grainger The Windermere Cup 1991 Shane Llewelyn-Jones Dr. Susan Jones Tyrone Crystal Bowl

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1992

John Summerville

50 52 79 84 92 93 94 95 96 101 110 112 113 114 Trophy Note 2 Trophy Note 3 Trophy Note 4 Trophy Note 5 Trophy Note 6 Trophy Note 7 Trophy Note 8 Trophy Note 9

Two Georges Skep G Hawthorne & GW Knights Millennium Mead Coaster Mr. & Mrs. PD Lishman Millennium Metheglin Coaster Mr. & Mrs. PD Lishman

Trophy Note 10

1993

Bill Fisher

2000

Meriel Spalding

Trophy Note 11

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2000

Andrew Gibb

Trophy Note 11

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JEAN BLAXLAND MEMORIAL AWARDS

Jean Blaxland Memorial Prize for Mead Mr. R Blaxland

2006

Meriel Spalding

Jean Blaxland Memorial Prize Mr. R Blaxland

2006

Liz Duffin

Best Exhibit by a Lady (Trophy Note 12)

COUNTY AWARD

Smallholder County Challenge Shield The “Smallholder” Lord Cadman Cup Lord Cadman

Buckinghamshire BKA

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE CUPS

Lawrie Webb Shield Bucks County BKA Dodd Cup Tremearne Cup

Commemoration Cup

Best Mead in Show

1947

Bill Fisher

1995

Nick Grey

Highest Points in Classes 221-232 221

ESSEX CUPS 1936

Paul Abbott

1971

Paul Abbott

KENT CUPS

Trophy Note 13

Highest Points in Classes 181-192 186

1922

Paul Abbott

Most Points in Kent Classes

Coronation Cup Col. HC Ralls

1953

Mark Woollard

122

Smith Cup Mrs. J Smith

1923

Peter Bashford

126

The Kent Wax Cup JW Holt

1972

Peter Bashford

127

Beeswax Cup

2009

Mark Woollard

Coronation Mead Mazer Messrs. Boots Ltd. & WC Davis

1953

Paul Abbott

Bee Cup

1925

David Quigley

Barnes Cup

1923

Paul Abbott

Trophy Note 14

Vincent Cup

1931

Paul Abbott

Trophy Note 15

GJC Vincent. Previously won outright, re-presented by RJ Fitall in 1988 The Frank Crow Trophy Mrs. JD Crow

1995

Paul Abbott

128 129 or 130 133

Trophy Note 16 25

Dr. Gregg Cup

MIDDLESEX CUPS Harrow

Robert Lee Cup Carter Cup C H Knifton Cup Frazer Cup John Wilson Cup

1999

Alec Day Cup

1999

The Woodman Cup

2014

Egerton Smythe Cup Miss MM Smythe Lawrence Cup FH Lawrence Hood Chalice Sir J Hood Bt Silver Jubilee Bowl Surrey BKA Hosegood Cup Croyden Division, Surrey BKA Coronation Cup Mr. & Mrs. JJ Jones Douglas Cup Surrey BKA W J 1968 Cup Miss M Whyte Johnstone Mather Cup Re-presented by Mrs. Furness

Assn. gaining highest points in Classes 201-211 William Fitzmaurice Member gaining highest points in Classes 201-211 William Fitzmaurice Best Honey in Middlesex Classes Mary Hunter 208 John Chapple 209 Trophy Panos Karamani Note 17 Trophy Sara Ward / Anna Surgenor Note 18 William Fitzmaurice 214

SURREY CUPS 1967

Frank Telling

145

1942

Andrew Boagey

146

1986

John Collett

148

1935

Marian Malcher

1953 1953 1958 1968 1927 1979

Trophy Note 19

150

Bob Barnes

Croyden member with most points in Classes 141-154 Andrew Boagey Most points in Classes 141-154 Croydon Most points in Classes 141-154 between Wimbledon and Croyden Divs Andrew Boagey Reigate member with most points in Open Classes Andrew Boagey/Andrew Gibb Surrey member with most points in Open Classes

SUSSEX CUPS Lady Denman Cup

Eric Slade

Crawley Cup

Rebecca Champion

2nd Most points in Classes 161-170

Mrs. Matthews Cup

Christopher Hone

3rd Most points in Classes 161-170

Most points in Classes 161-170

P J Cup PJ Elcock Esq

Not Awarded

171

Berry Cup

Not Awarded

172

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MEMBERSHIP FORM PLEASE...only use this form if you do not intend to exhibit this year. With a copy of this form persuade a friend to join. Name of Member NHS Number ( If known) Subscription - Additional family members @ £7.50 Name of family members Subscription - Life membership @ £250, over 65 @ £150 - Partner under 65 @ £90, over 65 @ £65 Draw tickets bought, counterfoils enclosed

£ 15

p 00

General Fund * Donations, please see note below Cheques etc made payable to: National Honey Show Ltd

Hamlin Prize Fund Lecture Convention Total Remittance

Payment by BACS to: CAFBank: Sort Code 40-52-40 Account No: 00008064 Quote your membership number as reference * UK Tax payers can increase the value of their support by making donations under Gift Aid. Please complete the declaration on page 30

Address of member

Post Code

Tel. No.

E-Mail Signature

Date

Please post this completed form together with your payment to the Membership Secretary, CS Mence, 27 Acacia Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3BJ. clive.mence@btinternet,com BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR £15 PER ANNUM

These include admission to the show at all times, attendance at lectures and workshops, an advance copy of the schedule and the right to exhibit in the special members’ classes and to attend the AGM. Payment can be made by standing order. Contact the Membership Secretary at the above address 27

ENTRY FORM Same size copies of both sides of the entry form, fully completed, are acceptable. Any queries in relation to your entries should be made to: The Entries Secretary, Mrs J Tinsey, address below or contact via website at www.honeyshow.co.uk This form must be returned, together with the total remittance shown below, to the Entries Secretary Mrs J Tinsey, 1 Old School Cottages, Etling Green, Dereham, Norfolk. NR20 3EU, to arrive, for all classes except 54 -62, by 10th October 2016; entries sent after this date may still be accepted up to the 17th October 2016 provided the single late entry fee is included. Entry forms for classes 54 -62 ie Video, Photographic , Microscope Slides and Essay Classes must be received by 16th September; late entries are not accepted. Please complete in block letters. Title

First Name

Family Name

NHS Membership No. (must be shown if entering classes 104-111) Address

Post Code

Tel. No

For the purposes of calculating the points towards cups and the Smallholder County Challenge Shield, I am a member of County (One County and one Branch only to be specified)

Branch/Division

State age for Classes 90 – 97 If delivering entries on Thursday morning (see rule 3b) tick this box Total Entry Fees (from next page) Single Late Entry Fee (See Rule 1) @ £5.00 Buy back your gift class entries (See Rule 20) Subscription - Member @ £15.00 Subscription - Aditional Family Members @ £7.50 each Subscription - Life Member @ £250 or over 65 @ £150 Subscription - Life Members Partner @ £90 or over 56 @ £65 Draw Tickets bought, counterfoils enclosed

* Donations

General Fund

* If Taxpayers will tick this box

Total Remittance The Show will be able to recover any tax paid on donations.

Hamlin Prize Fund Lecture Convention

UK Taxpayers can increase the value of their support by making donations under Gift Aid. Please complete the form on page 30

Class Official Use No.

Description of Exhibit

Dimensions if Required

Only

Buy Back

Entry Fees £

p

Total Entry Fees carried over

PLEASE:-

Make cheques payable to The National Honey Show Ltd. Read the rules and regulations carefully. Don’t leave your entry until the last minute. Complete one entry form for each exhibitor. Make sure the correct remittance is enclosed. Ensure you are a paid up member of the NHS for classes 101-114. Read, complete and sign the declaration below. Make sure all your exhibits are correctly labelled before delivery to the Show.

DECLARATION

(This must be completed in full for entries to be valid: Rule 22) I have read and agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Show and accept any decision of the Show Committee as final.

Signature

Date 29

Using Gift Aid for your subscription and donations means that The National Honey Show can claim back 25p from HMRC for every £1 that you give. Please sign this declaration (if appropriate). I am a UK taxpayer and I would like the National Honey Show to treat all subscriptions I pay and all donations from the date of this declaration until I notify you otherwise as Gift Aid donations. I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the Charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give.

Signature ............................................ Date ................ 1. You can cancel this declaration at any time by notifying The National Honey Show. 2. If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and capital gains equal to the tax that the charity reclaims, please cancel your declaration (see note 1.). 3. If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self-Assessment tax return. 4. If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief, ask the charity or ask your local tax office for a leaflet. 5. Please notify the Membership Secretary, CS Mence, 27 Acacia Grove, New Malden, Surrey KT3 3BJ. [email protected]

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW FUNDS

General Fund Contributions to this fund are used to help to defray our ever-increasing costs. Endowment Fund The prize money for a particular Class or the cost of maintaining a Challenge Cup or Trophy may be endowed for a period of twenty years by payment of a lump sum. This is acknowledged in the Schedule for the twenty years. For further details please contact the Treasurer. Hamlin Prize Memorial Fund This fund started out as the “Endowment Fund” in 1933 with a target of £2,000, the objective being for the income to be sufficient to pay the prize money. The name of the fund was changed to the Hamlin Memorial Fund in 1957, with its object remaining the same. The name has been retained in memory of Mr Hamlin, but it has been decided to combine it with the Prize Fund 30

Notes relating to award of Challenge Cups and Trophies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

Five wins in successive years to win outright. Best entry in Classes16 or 105. Best entry in Classes 71-76. Most points in Classes 101-114. Most points in Classes 1-3, 11-40 and 71-88. Most points in NHS Members’ classes 101-114 gained by Scottish Beekeeper with apiaries in Scotland.. Best frame, any size, from classes 24 and 109. Most points in Classes 15, 20, 25, 27, 74, 106 and 108 for ling honey from apiaries in England. Most points gained by an Irish Beekeeper in Open & NHS members’ classes. Most points gained in the Gift Classes 71-88. Three wins in successive years to win outright. Restricted to ladies entered individually in the Open and Members’, Honey, Wax and Mead Classes. County Association (Including Channel Islands) gaining most points in Classes 9-97. Aggregate points in Open and Kent Classes. Most points in classes 121 to 123,124,131 to 132. Most points gained by member of Kent BKA in NHS Members’ and Kent classes. Most points gained by a male novice in Middx Classes, who has not previously won a Middx cup. Most points gained by a female novice in Middx. Classes ,who has not previously won a Middx cup. Not to be held for more than 3 years.

PRIZE MONEY ENDOWMENTS

The Show acknowledges with appreciation the following 20 year Endowments: Windermere Cup Costs (40 years) Commenced in 1994, by Dr. S W Jones in memory of her father. Class 9 by Warwickshire BKA (40 years) Commenced 1995 in memory of Jim Watson Class 93 by Mr. E McCormick Commenced 2000 Class 17 by Northants BKA Commenced 2001 Class 40 by Hampshire BKA Commenced 2001 (The Pullinger Prize) Class 91 by Revd. HF Capener Commenced 2001 Class 26 by Somerset BKA Commenced 2002 Class 94 by Bedfordshire BKA Commenced 2006 Class 38 by Gloucestershire BKA Commenced 2007 in memory of Robin Hooper Class 23 by Dorset South BKA Commenced 2007 Class 7 by Brotherhood of Ukrainian Commenced 2009 for 10 years Beekeepers Class 47 by the late Mrs. C Wilkinson Commenced 2010 Class 21 by Worcestershire BKA Commenced 2011 Class 88 by CS Mence Commenced 2011 in memory of Mrs EM Mence McCormick Cup costs Commenced 2011 in memory of Mr E McCormick Class 19 by Surrey BKA Commenced 2012 Class 13 by M Badger MBE Commenced 2013 in memory of Peter Springall, in appreciation of his many years as Show Supervisor 31

JOINT BBKA AND NATIONAL HONEY SHOW BLUE RIBBON AWARD

The Blue Ribbon is designed as the premier award at Honey Shows round the country, and has attached to it a voucher, which when completed by the Show Secretary, will entitle the winner to a free entry to any Open Class at the National Honey Show and free admission to the Show. Please note that the Blue Ribbon may only be awarded by BBKA, Scottish BKA, Ulster BKA, Welsh BKA or Federation of Irish BKA judges at shows that attract over 100 entries in all beekeeping classes. Applications accompanied by copies of the last Show Schedule and an indication of the number of entries received, should be addressed to J D Hendrie 26 Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9JT.

NOVICE PRIZE WINNERS GIFT ADMISSION TICKETS Offered to winners of Novice, Beginners, Junior, and School Classes at any Honey Show, the ticket carries with it a copy of the Schedule and Programme and admission to the Show including the Convention Lectures on the day selected by the recipient. The range of classes at a Honey Show eligible for the scheme is subject to the widest interpretation. At some shows the Novice Class is strictly for those who have never competed before, at others the classes are open to those who have never won a 1st prize before; they all qualify, but only one per show. School and Junior Classes have no limitations, so long as the Novices and Beginners Class is for Beekeeping products and is at a Honey Show or in the Beekeeping Section of another kind of Show. The ticket only requires filling in and signing by the Show Secretary to make it valid for the admission of the prize winner and friend to the National Honey Show. It is issued by the Hon. General Secretary, The National Honey Show, 26 Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9JT

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Take out Life Membership NOW. Guard against future inflation. For a once only payment of £250, you can become a member of the Show for your ‘Life’ A spouse or partner can similarly become a Life Associate Member for the life of the Full Member on making a single payment of £90. The associate membership ceases when the full membership finishes. The above sums are reduced for those over 65 to £150 and £65, respectively. Contact the Hon. Membership Secretary, CS Mence at the address on page 29.

DATA PROTECTION ACT

All members and exhibitors should be aware that the Show is no longer registered under the Data Protection Act. Personal data will be held on a computer. Such data will only be used for the purposes of the Show and will not be sold on.

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ENTRY FEES

GUIDANCE FOR EXHIBITORS

The appropriate entry fee is stated at the beginning of each section, but please note the following exemptions from the rules. Overseas Exhibitors may pay their subscriptions and entry fees in sterling at the show to save on currency charges. Any prize money will be paid in sterling. It is regretted that any cups awarded may not leave the British Isles.

STANDARDS

Judges expect the “National” high standard of exhibit and will make or withhold awards accordingly. The Judges’ referee will advise on any queries arising from the results.

Base of Lid Do not allow an air gap above the surface of the honey and the bottom of the lid

Honey New exhibitors are advised to consult any relevant NHS Publications (see page 36) UNITS OF MEASUREMENT AND DIMENSIONS Imperial measurements are to the nearest practical equivalent of Metric. Exhibitors will have the advantage where there are slight discrepancies between the two scales. WEIGHTS With the many makes of honey jar available and their varying weights (up to 20g in some cases) the only way of the judge being certain that the jar contains 454g (1lb) of honey is if there is no air gap visible between the surface of the honey and the lower edge of the lid. CANDLES To be displayed flat. After judging these will be mounted by the stewards on a fixed base which will be provided by and remain the property of the National Honey Show.

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DELIVERY AND STAGING OF EXHIBITS

When you arrive at the hall, you will find that tables have been provided near the entrance to enable you to unpack your exhibits and do any final “touching up”. However, it is not recommended that lids are changed, to avoid exposing honey to the atmosphere of the hall. You must then collect your entry form from the Entries Secretary and take it and your entries to the reception tables where they will be checked in against your entry form and passed to a steward. Except for specific classes indicated in the schedule, all exhibits are staged by stewards who will be wearing cotton gloves whilst handling them. Any wooden or metal box in which exhibits are brought to the Show may be stored on the premises, but any cardboard boxes must be taken away.

PRIZES

Prize money, vouchers and prize cards will normally be available for collection from the cashier’s desk from the second day of the show. Winners of cups and trophies are advised that these must be properly cared for whilst in their possession. They are not insured by the Show.

POINTS AWARDS

Points totals are calculated on the following basis: 1st, 6 points; 2nd, 5 points; 3rd, 4 points; 4th and VHC, 3 points; HC, 2 points; C, 1 point.

CHANGES TO SCHEDULE

This symbol indicates a new class or a change from last year’s schedule.

PUBLICATIONS

The National Honey Show Publications:

No.1 A Short History of the National Honey Show No.2 Beeswax Candles for Show No.3 Comb Honey for Show No.4 Granulated or Crystallised Honey No.5 Judging Honey in the Jar No.6 Management, Production and Exhibiting of Heather Honey No.7 Preparation of Liquid Honey No.8 Producing Mead for Showing and Drinking No.9 Showing Honey Products No.10 The Study of Pollen (A Short History) No.11 Wax for Show Booklets are available at the Show for £3.50 each or £2.50 on line from the NHS web site. Alternatively booklets can be ordered by post from: National Honey Show Ltd. 130 The Vale, Golders Green, London NW11 8SL. Individual copies add £1.00 p&p and for full set free postage applies to UK mainland only.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Staging: Wednesday 26th October 2016 Collection Saturday pm 29th October 2016 All exhibits must be the bona fide produce of the exhibitor except class 51. See Rule 6. 1 All entries must be made on the form provided or downloaded from the web site. Entries can be emailed to [email protected], please pay at the Show. Entries for all classes (except 54-62 inclusive, i.e. essays, videos, microscopy slides and photographs-see below) must reach the Entries Secretary by the 10th October 2016. Late entries may be made until 17 October, but will incur an additional late entry fee of £5.00 Entry forms for classes 54-62 inclusive, i.e. essays, videos, microscope slides and photographs) must reach the Entries Secretary by 16th September 2016. No late entries permitted. 2 Entry Fees: Class entry fee is £1 per class. Exemptions from fees are allowed to members of the National Honey Show, entrants in classes 1 -8, 19, Junior classes and all gift class entries.. The fee for all County classes is £1 each entry. 3 Delivery, Staging and Collection of Exhibits: (a) Videos, CDs, DVDs, microscope slides, photographs and essays. Exhibits for these classes ie 54-62 will be required for judging prior to the Show. These must be received by the convenor in accordance with instructions as received from the Entries Secretary. (b) All other exhibits. Exhibitors delivering exhibits personally must unpack them and submit them for staging between 2.30pm and 6.00pm on Wednesday 26th October 2016. Exhibits except classes1,10,18, 44 to 50 inclusive 95 and 96 may be delivered on Thursday 27th October between 8.00am and 9.00am provided you have indicated on the entry form your intention to do so. Cardboard containers must not be left on the premises as they are contrary to the fire regulations. Exhibits may be sent by courier/post to The National Honey Show c/o James Wilcox, Honey Show, Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Rd, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ. Not to arrive BEFORE Monday 24th October 2016. Staging of exhibits will be by the appointed stewards, except Classes 10, 18, 35,36, 44 to 50 inclusive, 95 and 96, which may be staged by the exhibitor between 5.00pm and 6.00pm on Wednesday, 26th October by arrangement with the Show Supervisors. All staging on Wednesday 26th October to be completed by 6.30 pm and the premises vacated. (c) Collection on the Saturday at the close of the Show. The Show closes at 4.30pm. At the close of the show everyone will be asked to vacate the hall. Those collecting exhibits should queue outside the hall, having already brought or collected their boxes and entry forms (these will be available for collection after 2pm on Saturday 29th October). Accompanied by a steward, you will proceed to collect your exhibits from the staging. Make sure you check both the class and exhibit numbers on each entry and that they correspond with those on the entry form. When all have been collected and ticked off on the entry form by the steward, you will be asked to sign the form; the steward will countersign it, indicating that you have received all your entries. Gift entries are not returned unless the exhibit has been bought back at the time of entry, they will not be on the staging, but the steward will take you to reclaim them. When you have collected and signed for your exhibits please leave the hall as quickly as possible. 4 Labels: Exhibitors must label every jar, section, or other exhibit with the labels as supplied by the Entries Secretary before delivery to the show. A minimum charge of £1 will be made for any duplicate labels. No labels will be available on Thursday morning. The labels, which must not be altered, shall be affixed on jars and bottles to allow between 10 and 15 mm between the edge of the label and the bottom of the vessel, or as near to this as possible. On square sections and shallow frames place labels at the right top corner of the vertical transparent face of the case and the duplicate on the top of the horizontal bar of the frame or section.

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Labels Contd. On round sections place one label on rings and duplicate on face 12 – 15 mm from bottom edge of each section. Labels for Cut Comb shall be affixed one on the lid and the duplicate on the long side of the container. If a show case is used for wax, one label must be affixed on the glass and the duplicate on the surface of the wax to be shown uppermost. Small blocks of wax shall have a label affixed to each item. On candles the label is to be affixed near the base. For Display Classes only one label will be provided which shall be affixed to the base or table. Except where otherwise specified no Exhibitor’s card, trade mark, label, name or writing may be placed on or attached to any part of an exhibit. Cakes, Small Honey Cakes, Biscuits and Cookies shall be displayed on a white paper plate, in a clear plastic bag. One label to be affixed to the plate and the other to the bag. Only the plate and bag supplied by the show at the time of staging will be permitted.

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Comb Honey: a) Square sections approximately 454g (1lb) may be enclosed in cardboard commercial sale section cases or white show cases. Round sections must have clear covers on both sides. b) Cut comb honey must be shown in standard UK containers with transparent lids and must have a gross weight between 200g and 255g (7-9oz). c) Frames must be shown in protective cases and the comb must be visible from both sides. Extracted Honey: must be exhibited in plain, clear 454g (1lb) squat jars (glass or plastic) with standard gold lacquered metal, or gold plastic, screw tops or twist-offs, and matching, except where otherwise stated.

10 Wax: may be exhibited polished or unpolished at the discretion of the Exhibitor. If a show case is used it must not exceed 300 mm square (12 inch). 11 Honey Colour: The new BD Standard Grading Glasses will be used. (Grading glasses should be viewed against the side of a standard 454g (1lb) honey jar with a matt white background. Do not use grading glasses against a direct light source).

12 Mead: must be shown in clear, colourless glass, PUNTED bottles of approximately 750ml (26 fl ounces) capacity with rounded, not sloping, shoulders and without lettering of any kind. Bottles with shallow punts are acceptable. Only cork stoppers with white plastic flanges are to be used. No alcohol may be added to Metheglin or Melomel, nor may Alcohol or Flavouring be added to Mead, but additions such as acids, nutrients and tannin may be used. For Classes 40 and 41 The bottles must bear a plain white label as supplied by the Entries Secretary specifying the content and whether it is sweet or dry. The label should be placed 25mm above the NHS entry label. 13 Awards: Exhibitors may make more than one entry in a Class, up to a maximum of six, but no single exhibit may be shown in more than one Class and an Exhibitor shall not be entitled to more than one award in any one Class. A competitor may make an individual and a joint entry in the same class but these will be deemed to be duplicate entries. Multiple owners, when exhibiting, will be considered as one person. 14 Caution: No exhibit or any part thereof may be removed until after the close of the Show, except as provided in Rule 20. No exhibit may be tasted or in any way interfered with by the Exhibitor or any person during the Show without the authority of the Appeals Panel. 38

15 The Committee will take ordinary care of exhibits, but will not be responsible in any circumstances for loss or damage sustained by Exhibitors or their exhibits in any way whatsoever. 16 If any exhibit is found to be adulterated, the penalty shall be disqualification. 17 Disqualification: The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry or exhibit. 18 Objections: Any protest by an Exhibitor must be made in writing to the General Secretary by 3pm on the Friday of the Show for consideration by an Appeals Panel, consisting of the Judges’ Referee and two other Judges who are not otherwise involved with the objection. The objection must be accompanied by a deposit of £10. Should the protest be sustained by the Appeals Panel or be considered reasonable, the deposit will be returned. 19 Powers of Appeals Panel: The Appeals Panel is empowered to: a. Increase the number and value of prizes and/or awards in any Class should the number and high standard warrant their so doing b. Withhold prizes in cases of insufficient merit or entries c. Submit any exhibit for analysis d. Sell, or otherwise dispose of, any honey damaged in transit (or reduced in value by any other means) or return the same to the Exhibitor e. Retain all or any part of any exhibit concerning which a protest has been made until a decision upon such protest has been taken f. Decide any question as to the interpretation of the foregoing rules and regulations g. The decisions of the Executive Committee and Appeals Panel on any matter whatsoever, under or in relation to the foregoing rules and regulations, or on any protest or objection in relation thereto or to any exhibit, shall be final and conclusive 20 All Gift Class Exhibits shall become the property of the National Honey Show Ltd. and will be sold for the benefit of show funds. If you wish to buy back your own entries, then you MUST signify this on the entry form. There is no entry fee for gift classes. BUYING BACK CHARGES FOR GIFT CLASSES: 454g (1lb) jar

340g (12oz) jar

Honey

£8.00

£5.00

Heather Honey

£11.00

£8.00

Section - square

£11.00

Section - round

£11.00

Heather section

£13.00

Cut comb

£8.00

Confectionary

£8.00

Cakes

£6.00

Candles (set of 3)

£8.00

6 wax blocks

£6.00

21 Challenge Cups and Trophies won last year should be cleaned and delivered by hand to the organisers of the Show on the Wednesday of the show week. 22 Exhibitors must complete the declaration on the reverse of the entry form and pay all relevant fees for their entries to be valid. 23 A small supply of business cards may be supplied in a sealed envelope supplied by the entries secretary for exhibits in classes 45, 47 and 51 these will be placed by the exhibit after judging has taken place. 39

24 Labelling Regulations The regulations have been interpreted slightly differently by Trading Standards depts. in many areas. For the purpose of the National Honey Show all classes requiring the Exhibitor’s own labels must comply with the following requirements which must all appear in the same field of view: a. The word HONEY which may be prefixed with the type of honey and/or area of origin. e.g. New Forest Heather Honey b. The metric weight must appear – figures to be at least 4mm high for jars exceeding 200g to 1kg weights. If the imperial weight is shown it must be in close proximity to the metric and be less prominent. The ‘e’ symbol if used will be ignored c. Your name and residential address must appear on the label d. The country of origin must be shown on the label. e.g. ‘Produce of England’ The country name alone at the end of your address is not sufficient e. A ‘best before’ date must appear (suggest 2-5 years) or an indication of where it can be found. e.g.. for ‘best before’ see base of jar. If the date is given in full i.e. day, month and year there is no need for a lot number For full labelling regulations, please refer to the Honey Regulations 2015. 25 No mains electricity will be available for any exhibit.

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

For Rules and Regulations see pages 28-32 For details of cups, trophies and other awards see pages 19-22 Unless otherwise stated, all exhibits will be staged by Committee Members or Stewards. Class Number

OPEN TO THE WORLD (No entry fee) Rule 9 does not apply to classes 1-6, but jars must be uniform. Following difficulties experienced in previous years, Overseas Exhibitors are reminded of EU rules. UK Customs are implementing an EU Council Directive 95/23/EC dated 29 April 1996. Please check import requirements before entering the UK. These restrictions relate to hive products, but have no impact on other classes.

1. Twenty four Jars of Honey. The exhibit may consist of honey of one, two, three or four kinds, in equal numbers. First: Hamlin Cup, ‘Gold Medal’ and £50; Second: ‘Silver Medal’ and £30, Third: ‘Bronze Medal’ and £20; Fourth: £10. 2. Two Jars of Clear Honey (Gift Class, Honey from outside of the EU will become property of the NHS). A matched pair in any type and size of clear, colourless, commercially obtainable glass or plastic container up to 500g net, demonstrating the quality, economical packaging and attractiveness of honey as a marketable commodity. Only labels supplied by the NHS to be affixed to the containers. First: £20; Second: £14; Third: £10. (Sponsor: Freeman & Harding Ltd) 3. Three Jars of Honey (Gift Class, Honey from outside of the EU will become property of the NHS). Any one colour or naturally crystallised (not stirred), First: Hender Cup and ‘Gold Medal’ and £30; Second: ‘Silver Medal’ and £20; Third: ‘Bronze Medal’ and £10. (Sponsor: the Federation of Irish Beekeepers) 4. Twelve Jars Light, Medium, Dark, Crystallised or Soft Set, (Ling Heather excluded) but all of the same; to be shown in 340g, 454g (1 lb) or 500g jars labelled as offered for sale. Besides the quality of the honey the attractiveness of the labels will be taken into consideration by the judges. (Rule 24 applies) First: Apis Club Commemoration Cup and £25; Second: £15; Third: £10. 5. Two Jars of Liquid Honey. Judges comments will be provided for every exhibit for this class only. Certificates will be awarded but no prize money.

6. Two Jars of Set Honey. Judges comments will be provided for every exhibit for this class only. Certificates will be awarded but no prize money. CLASSES OPEN TO THE WORLD EXCEPT FOR THE BRITISH ISLES, THE CHANNEL ISLES AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (No entry fee) 7. Two Containers of Clear Honey (Gift Class, Honey from outside of the EU will become property of the NHS). A matched pair in any type and size of clear colourless glass or plastic container up to 500g net. Only labels supplied by the NHS to be affixed to the containers. First: ‘Medal of Ukraine’ and £30; Second: £20; Third: £10. Rule 9 does not apply, but jars must be uniform in size and shape, and labels must be as near to the correct place as the pattern of jar allows. (Endowed by The Brotherhood of Ukrainian Beekeepers.) 8. Three Beeswax Candles (Gift) up to and including 35mm (1.5 in) in diameter, one to be lit by the judge. First: £20; Second: £14; Third: £10. 41

CLASSES FROM 9 to 27 INCLUSIVE ARE OPEN TO ALL BEEKEEPERS IN THE BRITISH ISLES INCLUDING THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (NHS members free. Non members £1 per entry.) 9. Nine Jars and One shallow Frame of Honey suitable for extraction. The jars must be three of each of Light, Medium and Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: Crystal Palace Cup and £10; Second £7; Third £5. (Endowed by Warwickshire BKA) DISPLAY

10. Decorative Exhibit to Display Honey together with pure Moulded Beeswax or Mead or both. (In addition to decorative material, coloured Beeswax and any size or shape jar may be used). Quantity of Honey staged to be at least 7.25kg (16 lb). Size not to exceed 1000mm x 1000mm (3ft 3in x 3ft 3in). First: The Ross Rose Bowl and £50; Second: £30; Third: £20; Fourth: £10. Exhibitors are responsible for unpacking, staging and repacking their exhibits. The Judges will taste the honey and mead.

EXTRACTED HONEY

11. Two Jars Light. First: Plender Cup and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2. (Sponsor: Cornwall BKA) 12. Two Jars Medium. First: E.H. Thorne Trophy and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2. (Sponsor: Cornwall BKA) 13. Two Jars Dark. First: The Chomhnascadh Cumann Beachairí na h-Éireann (FIBKA) Trophy and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2. (Sponsor: MJ Badger, MBE) 14. Two Jars Chunk. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Should contain approximately 50% cut comb). (Sponsor: Bucks County BKA) 15. Two Jars Ling Heather. First: The John Sturdy Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (see Trophy Note 8). (Sponsor: Devon BKA) 16. Two Jars Soft Set. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Bucks County BKA). The Francis Capener Trophy will be awarded to the best entry from Class 16 or Class 105 17. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Northamptonshire BKA) 18. Counter Display of extracted Honey Only. 1.5kg to 5.5kg (3 lb to 12 lb) extracted Honey to be exhibited in containers of any shape, type or size, labelled with the Exhibitor’s own labels including name and address (Rule 24 applies) and in any form of display. Decorative material may be used, but not other products of the hive Dimensions to be stated on the entry form. To be judged for quality and sales appeal. The object of this class is to encourage originality and artistry in the presentation of honey for public sale. First: Badgerdell Cup and £20; Second: £10; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Cheshire BKA) 19. 6 Jars of Honey, any type but all matching, produced and entered by a branch apiary. No entry fee First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Surrey BKA)

COMB HONEY See Rule 8. 20. Two Square Sections Ling Heather. First: E. Graham Burtt Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 8) (Sponsor: Devon BKA) 21. Two Square Sections. (Open only to Exhibitors who have not previously won this trophy). First: Burnett Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Warks. BKA). 22. Two Square Sections free from Ling Heather. First : The McCormick Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 23. Two Round Sections. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Dorset South BKA) 42

24. One Frame of Comb any size. To be suitable for extracting. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 7). 25. One Comb Ling Heather, any size. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 8). (Sponsor: the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders’ Association) 26. Container of Cut Comb, free from Ling Heather. First: Combings Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Somerset BKA) 27. Container of Cut Comb. Ling Heather. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (SeeTrophy Note 8). (Sponsor: the Bee Farmers’ Association) CLASSES FROM 29 TO 62, inclusive, ARE OPEN TO THE WORLD BEESWAX (NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry) Prize money in the Beeswax Classes 29-37 has been donated by the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers. For candle classes, see guidance notes 29. One Piece, not patterned, at least 454g (1 lb) weight and at least 25mm (1 in) thick. First: The Wax Bowl and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 30. One Piece, minimum weight 340g (12oz) prepared for commercial purposes (eg cosmetics).The block may be broken for judging so perfect moulding is not required. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 31. Three Matching Plain Beeswax Candles, not patterned, up to and including 38mm (11⁄2in) in diameter; all made by Moulding. One to be lit by the Judge. First: ‘Gold Medal’ and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 32. Three Matching Plain Beeswax Candles, not patterned, over 38mm (11/2in) in diameter, all made by Moulding. One to be lit by the Judge. First: ‘Gold Medal’ and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 33. Three Matching Beeswax Candles. All to be made by any method other than by moulding. One to be lit by Judge. First: The Candlestick Trophy, ‘Gold Medal’and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 34. Two Beeswax Models, moulded, matching in all respects. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Please state space required on entry form 35. One Beeswax Model, not moulded. Colour and wire may be used if required, (Candles excluded). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 6). Please state space required on entry form 36. Display of Beeswax Flowers. Colouring and wire permitted. Container not to be judged. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 6) 37. Two Decorative Beeswax Candles, made by rolling, colouring permitted, matching in all respects. One to be lit by the Judge. No flammable decoration other than beeswax permitted. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

MEAD. See Rule 12.

38. Mead, Dry (one bottle). First: Mead Makers’ Mazer and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Gloucestershire BKA) 39. Mead, Sweet (one bottle). First: Millennium Mead Coaster and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 40. Metheglin or Melomel, etc. Dry or sweet (one bottle). . First: The Millennium Metheglin Coaster and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Endowed by Hampshire BKA 41. One bottle of Dry Mead and One bottle of Sweet Mead. First: The Harry Riches Memorial Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

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MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES N.B. Where dimensions are required they must be stated on the entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

43. A Honey Label. A standard label of your own design, actual size, to fit on a standard 1lb jar produced in any medium to comply with current UK regulations to be displayed on an empty honey jar First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 24) 44. Any Interesting or Instructive Exhibit related to bees or beekeeping not including live bees. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. (Open to individuals only) First: Moorcroft Bowl and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. The display area that is required must not exceed 600mm x 600mm for bench display or 1200mm x 1000mm of floor space. Written explanation of exhibit is exempt from Rule 4. 45. Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit except Needlecraft relating to bees or beekeeping. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. (Open to individuals only.) First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. The required display area must not exceed 600mm x 600mm. A brief description of exhibit is permitted. See Rule 23. (Sponsor: Dorset BKA) 46. A Display of Beeswax, minimum 6 pieces, colouring permitted, displayed on a base maximum size 450mm x 450mm. First: £10, Second: £7, Third: £5 47. Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit of Needlecraft, which may include lace or crochet, relating to bees or beekeeping. The back of the work must be accessible for inspection. Title permitted. A detailed description of the item may be displayed after judging. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. (Open to individuals only) First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. Display area must not exceed 600mm x 600mm. See Rule 23. (Endowed by Mrs C Wilkinson) 48. A display of Home-produced Products containing Honey and/or Beeswax, each item labelled for information. Display dimensions must not exceed 600mm x 600mm. All displays to be a minimum of 6 different, and maximum of 10 items containing honey and/ or beeswax as ingredients. All containers will be opened for judging. Decorative materials may be used. First: The Jill Foster Memorial Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Class 48 is a good class for the encouragement of home craft and artistry. The display should include items in which honey and/or beeswax plays an important part. (Candles, Honey, Mead and Wax are not permitted even as decorative material) 49. An attractive Model incorporating Honey for Sale. First: National Cup and £20; Second: £10; Third: £5. The Exhibitor’s own labels including name and address must be used. (Rule 24 applies) Dimensions must be stated on entry form, but not to exceed 600mm x 600mm in area. Judges will taste the honey. (Rule 9 does not apply) 50. A Practical Invention by the Exhibitor directly related to bees or beekeeping (No live bees). Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. Awards of Merit may be given. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. Written explanation of exhibit, exempt from Rule 4. First: The HJ Wadey Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. The judges will be looking for genuine innovation rather than minor variations on old ideas.

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51. Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit except Needlecraft, relating to bees or beekeeping which may have been commissioned and not necessarily the work of the exhibitor. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. (Open to individuals only.) First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. The required display area must not exceed 600mm x 600mm. Brief description of exhibit is permitted. See Rule 23

HONEY BEER ( Entry Fee £5)

52. Honey Beer, any style, 3 bottles or cans. The beer should be commercially available, correctly labelled for sale and honey must be an ingredient. First: Leslie Thorne Trophy and ‘Gold Medal’; Second: ‘Silver Medal’; Third: ‘Bronze Medal’

(NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry)

53. Honey Beer, any style, 2 bottles, minimum 330ml, not commercially available. Honey must be an ingredient. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

PHOTOGRAPHIC, MICROSCOPY, VIDEOS AND ESSAY CLASSES (See Rules 1, 3a and 13). Classes 55-57 will be displayed on the NHS website. The copyright remains with the exhibitor (NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry). Digital Images are permitted. Microscopy slides must be the work of the exhibitor. Each exhibit, properly mounted, with a minimum border of 25mm shall be submitted in accordance with instructions issued by the Entries’ Secretary at the time of issuing labels. All photographic exhibits must have been taken, but not necessarily processed, by the exhibitor. The subject should be connected with bees or beekeeping. Prints previously entered at National Honey Show, whether prize winners or not, may not be entered in the same class. The class label must be placed on the front of the mount. Where sponsors may take copies, the originals will be returned to the exhibitor as soon as practical after the show. Classes 55 and 62 are sponsored by the BBKA. Copies of cash winning entries will be given to the sponsor. Class 55 items will be placed in the BBKA Library. BBKA will have the right to publish cash prize winning entries. Classes 55 and 56 may include music. Exhibitors need to comply with copyright regulations. An entry being awarded a prize does not imply that the National Honey Show is satisfied that the exhibit complies with regulations. An exhibit that incorporates any music, other than any that has been specially composed, should be accompanied by an authorisation certificate number. Classes 57, 59 and 60 are sponsored by Bee Craft Ltd. Copies of cash winning entries will be given to the sponsor with a view to publication in that Journal. In the case of digitally produced images the digital files must be submitted with the entry. Mount size. For prints any colour of card may be used that has maximum size A4 54. Photomicrograph in colour or black/white, specimen prepared by exhibitor. Should have a label on front stating title and degree of magnification. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 55. Set of Digital Images. Between 12 and 24 in number to illustrate “At the Hive Entrance” in a form suitable for a lecture. The images must be in ‘jpeg’ format at an appropriate resolution in an electronic format suitable for use on a domestic computer system. The set must be accompanied by an appropriate commentary which can be either a written or typed/printed script. Power Point (or other) integrated ‘presentations’ are NOT permitted. Please state the number of images in the set on your entry form. First: £25; Second: £20; Third: £15. (Sponsor: The British Beekeepers’ Association). The subject for 2017 is “Brood Diseases”

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56. Video, CD or DVD on a Beekeeping Subject. VHS, CD or DVD format. Duration 10 to 15 minutes. To be judged on its production quality and interest. First: £25, Second: £20; Third: £15. (Sponsor: Guildford Division, Surrey BKA who will receive a copy of the winning entry for local use)

57. One Microscope slide prepared by the Exhibitor, 3” x 1”, subject pollen or honey bee anatomy, labelled in accordance with instructions issued by Entries Secretary. Exhibits will be photographed by the National Honey Show for display purposes at the show. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: BeeCraft) 59. Colour Print, not Close up. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: BeeCraft) 60. Colour Print, Close-up or Macro, not Photomicrograph. First: £10; Second: £7; Third £5. (Sponsor: BeeCraft)

61. Black & white Print. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5 (Sponsor BeeCraft) 62. BBKA Essay. Not more than 2000 words, excluding references. “The Things My Bees Tell Me”. (Three copies to be sent to the convenor as advised after your entry has been acknowledged.) First: £20; Second: £10; Third: £5. (Sponsor: The British Beekeepers’ Association). The subject for 2017 is “How to Encourage Young Beekeepers” SKEP Class (NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry).

63. To be made by the Exhibitor. Using traditional materials and suitable for use. If used, it must be in a clean condition with no comb inside

GIFT CLASSES Nos. 71 – 88 (No entry fee) HONEY The Mrs. BW Hamlin Cup will be awarded for the best entry in Classes 71-76. In addition, for Classes 71-79, Freeman & Harding Ltd. will donate vouchers for goods to the value of £10 (1st) and £5 (2nd) prize winners. 71. Two Jars Light. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

72. Two Jars Medium. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 73. Two Jars Dark. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 74. Two Jars Ling Heather. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 8) 75. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 76. Two Jars Soft Set. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Mr SB Guest) 77. One Section, Square or Round. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5 (See Rule 8) 78. Container of Cut Comb, labelled as for sale. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Rule 8 and 24 applies.) 79. Six 227g (1⁄21b) Jars Dark or Ling Heather. First: Anderson Memorial Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

BEESWAX

81. Six 28g (1oz) Blocks, matching in all respects. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Lancashire and North West BKA) 82. Three Ornamental Beeswax Candles made by moulding and matching in all respects. No colouring of wax or additional decoration permitted. One to be lit by the judge, two to be sold. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5 (Sponsor J Chandler). (See Guidance Notes).

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CONFECTIONERY

Exhibits in classes 83-87 must be displayed as per Rule 5 83. Decorated honey sponge. Maximum tin size 19cm. Recipe to be displayed. First: £10; Second: £7; Third; £5. 84. Honey Fruit Cake. Exhibits must be made to this recipe:Ingredients: 200g/7oz self raising flour, 175g/6oz honey, 110g/4oz butter, 175g/6oz sultanas, 2 medium eggs, 110g/4oz. glace cherries (halved). Preparation; Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F /gas mark 4. Cream butter and honey together. Beat eggs well and add them alternately with sifted flour then fold in sultanas and cherries. A little milk may be added if necessary. Bake in a buttered circular tin, 16.5 -19.0 cm (6 ½-7 ½ inches) in diameter for approximately 1½ hours. Timing is for conventional ovens and is a guide only as appliances vary. First: Dewey Cake Cup and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2 85. Lemon Honey Cake. Exhibits must be made to this recipe. Ingredients: 170g (6oz) butter, 60g (2oz) caster sugar, 140g (5oz) honey, 3 large eggs, 225g (9oz) SR flour, Grated rind of a lemon, Juice of half a lemon. Preparation; Cream butter, sugar and honey. Mix in lemon rind, beat eggs lightly and gradually add to the mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Fold in sieved flour, transfer to a greased and base lined 900g (2lb) loaf tin. Bake for 1hr-1hr 10mins at 160C/325F/gas mark 3 First: £10; Second: £7; Third; £5 86. Tray Bake. Containing Honey. Six pieces to be displayed. Recipe to be submitted. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5 87. Six Small Honey Biscuits or Cookies. Not in paper cases. Recipe to be submitted. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 88. Honey Sweets and/or Chocolates 454g (1lb.) box (Gross weight). Box should have transparent lid or covering. First: £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2. (Endowed by CS Mence)

JUNIOR CLASSES to be the unaided work of the entrant. Age on the first day of the show to

be displayed on the front of the exhibit, using the label supplied (except classes 92 and 97.) 9No entry fee) 90. Any Artistic, Decorative, Interesting or Instructive Exhibit, relating to Bees or Beekeeping. (Open to individuals only who are under 8 years of age on the first day of the show). A written explanation of the exhibit is permitted. exempt from Rule 9. Dimensions not to exceed 600mm x 600mm. Please state dimensions on entry form. First £10; Second: £7; Third £5. (Sponsored by BeeCraft BKids) 91. Any Artistic, Decorative, Interesting or Instructive Exhibit, relating to Bees or Beekeeping (Open to individuals only who are under 16 years of age on the first day of the show). A written explanation of the exhibit is permitted. Exempt from Rule 9. Dimensions not to exceed 600mm x 600mm. Please state dimensions on entry form. First £10; Second: £7; Third £5. (Endowed by the Revd. HF Capener) 92. The Best Two Jars of Clear or Naturally Crystallised Honey produced by a School Apiary. Entry forms must be accompanied by a list of the signatures of the children taking part in the apiary, and be made in the name of the school and signed by the Instructor. First: School Apiary Shield and Equipment to the value of £10; Second: Equipment to the value of £7; Third: Equipment to the value of £5. The Equipment, which can be chosen by the winners, will be presented by Messrs. EH Thorne of Rand. 47

93. “An Illustrated Beekeeping Note Book for the Active Season’’ kept and entered by an individual under the age of 16 on the first day of the show (each entrant must state age on Note Book). First: McKenna Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Where entries are of sufficient merit and the number exceeds 20 a further prize may be awarded and again, if there are more than 30 entries, an additional prize. (Endowed by E. McCormick) 94. Composite Class for Schools. Three jars of extracted Honey, any one colour; One comb of Honey, any size, suitable for extracting or One Section or One piece of Cut Comb, and One Piece of beeswax, weight between 200-255g (7 - 9 ounces). List of Signatures as for Class 92. First: Tollington Shield and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Bedfordshire BKA). 95. An exhibition of Beecraft by a Senior School or Senior Youth group showing the educational value of beekeeping. The exhibit is limited to table space of 600mm x 1800mm. Each exhibit must be self-contained, the Exhibitors providing any backing required; this must not exceed 1500mm in height above the table. Vertical supports for such backing may be clamped to the tabling. First: BBKA Schools Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 96. An exhibition of Beecraft by a Junior School or Junior Youth group showing the educational value of beekeeping. The exhibit is limited to table space of 600mm x 1800mm. Each exhibit must be self-contained, the Exhibitors providing any backing required; this must not exceed 1500mm in height above the table. Vertical supports for such backing may be clamped to the tabling. First: Rolt Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

MISS EE AVEY BEM, NDB, MEMORIAL CLASS (No entry fee)

97. Open to exhibitors under 16 years of age on the first day of the show. One jar clear honey PLUS one jar Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set honey. First: ‘Gold Medal’ and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Miss Avey Memorial Fund).

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW CLASSES

Open only to Members of National Honey Show HONEY NHS members free entry. 101. Two Jars Light. First: Jack Holt Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5 102 Two Jars Medium. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

103. Two Jars Dark. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5 104. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 105 Two Jars Soft Set First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. The Francis Capener Trophy will be awarded to the best entry from Class 16 or Class 105 106. Two Jars Ling Heather. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 8) 107. One Section, Square or Round, Free from Ling Heather First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 108. One Section, Square or Round, Ling Heather First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 8). 109. One comb, any source, any size, suitable for Extraction (if other than Ling). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 8 and Trophy note 7).

110. Two Containers of Cut Comb, free from Ling Heather. First: Chairman’s Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5 (See Rule 8) 111. Two Jars Ling Heather blend extracted, Naturally Crystallised (Not stirred). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 48

BEESWAX

112. One piece, weight between 200-255g (7-9oz) not less than 19mm (¾in) thick. First: T. Bradford Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

MEAD (See Rule 12.)

113. Dry (one bottle) First: Millennium Punch Bowl and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. 114. Sweet (one bottle) First: Ison Quaich and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5

COUNTY CLASSES

Only entry fees indicated are payable, classes are open to non NHS Members

Kent Beekeepers’ Association

HONEY (£1 entry)

Open only to members of Beekeeping Associations in Kent

121. Two Jars Light. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

122. Two Jars Medium. First: Coronation Cup and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 123. Two Jars Dark. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 124. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 125. Two Containers of Cut Comb, free from Ling First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. (See Rule 8.) 126. One Comb of Honey, any size, suitable for extracting First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. (See Rule 8). Smith Cup open to award in this class.

BEESWAX (£1 entry)

127. One piece, not less than 18mm (3/4in) thick, weight between 200-255g (7oz - 9oz). First: The Kent Wax Cup and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2 128. Six 28g (1oz) Blocks. First: Beeswax Cup and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

MEAD (£1 entry) (See Rule 12)

129. Dry, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

130. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. The Coronation Mead Mazer will be awarded for the best entry in Classes 129 or 130

GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)

131. One Jar Liquid, any colour. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

132. One Jar, Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

NOVICES (no entry fee)

Open to any Member of a Beekeeping Association in Kent who has never won a cash prize for Honey at the National Honey Show. 133. Two Jars (any colour). First: Bee Cup and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 49

Surrey Beekeepers’ Association

Open only to Members of the Surrey Beekeepers’ Association whose Bees are in the County or within one mile of the 1964 County Boundary HONEY (£1 entry) 141. Two Jars Light. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 142. Two Jars Medium. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

143. Two Jars Dark. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 144. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 145. Two Jars of Liquid, any one colour (limited to those who have not more than five Colonies at the time of entry). First: Egerton Smythe Cup, Certificate and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. 146. Three Matched Pairs of Jars, the pairs selected from Dark, Medium, Light or Crystallized. First: Lawrence Cup and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. 147. Two Containers Cut Comb, (free from Ling). First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (See Rule 8) 148. One Comb suitable for extracting. First: Hood Chalice and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (See Rule 8)

BEESWAX (£1 entry)

149. One piece not less than 425g (15 oz.), not more than 480g (17oz) and not less than 25mm (1 in.) thick. First: Certificate and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. 150. Not less than 425g (15 oz) and not more than 480g (l7oz) in 8 or 16 moulded pieces. First: Silver Jubilee Bowl (see trophy note 19), Certificate and £6; Second: £5; Third: £2.

MEAD (£1 entry) (See Rule 12)

151. One Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)

153. One Jar Light or Medium. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

154. One Jar, Dark (free from Heather). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2 155. One Jar Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2

Sussex Beekeepers’ Associations

Open only to Members of the Sussex Beekeepers’ Association and to Members of the West Sussex Beekeepers’ Association HONEY (£1 entry) 161. Two Jars Light. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2

162. Two Jars Medium. First: Coronation Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2 163. Two Jars Dark. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2. 164. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £5; Second: £5; Third: £2. 165. Two Jars Soft Set. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

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GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)

168. One Jar Clear, any colour. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2

BEESWAX (£1 entry)

169. One plain moulded piece at least 25mm (1 in) thick, and weighing not less than 454g (l lb). First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2. 170. Six 28g (1oz blocks). First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

Only classes 161 to 170 inclusive are eligible for the points in the Sussex Cups.

MEAD OR METHEGLIN (£1 entry) (See Rule 12)

171. One Bottle. First: PJ Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

NOVICES (no entry fee)

Open to any Member of either Association who has never won a first prize for Honey at the National Honey Show. 172. Two Jars any Colour or Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: Berry Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

Essex Beekeepers’ Association

Open only to Members of the Essex Beekeepers’ Association HONEY (£1 entry)

181. One Shallow Comb suitable for Extracting. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2 182 Two Jars Light. First: £6; Second £4; Third: £2

183. Two Jars Medium. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2 184. Two Jars Dark. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 185. Three Jars of different Honeys, any combination, e.g. Light, Medium, Dark or Clear, Soft Set, Crystallised. (Rule 9 applies) First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 186. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set. First: Tremearne Cup and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 187. Two Jars Chunk Honey. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 188. One Container of Cut Comb, (free from Ling Heather). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. (See Rule 8.)

GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)

189. One Jar Liquid, any colour. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

BEESWAX (£1 entry)

190. One piece not less than 454g (1 lb.) weight and 25mm (1 in) thick. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 191. Three Beeswax Candles made by moulding, one to be lit by judge. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. (See Guidance Notes) 192. Three Beeswax Candles. All to be made by any method other than moulding and one to be lit by judge. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. (See Guidance Notes) 51

MEAD (£1 entry) (See Rule 12)

193. Dry, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

194. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

Federation of Middlesex Beekeepers’ Associations

Open only to Members of the Federation of Middlesex Beekeepers’ Associations

HONEY (£1 entry)

201. Two Jars Light. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

202. Two Jars Medium. First: Coronation Cup and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 203. Two Jars Dark. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 204. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 205. Two Jars Chunk Honey. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2. 206. One Comb Suitable for extracting. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2. 207. One container of Cut Comb. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2. (See Rule 8.)

GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)

208. One Jar, any colour (liquid or soft set). First: C.H. Knifton Challenge Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

BEESWAX (£1 entry)

209. One piece between 200-255g (7oz - 9oz), not less than 13mm (½ in) thick. First: Frazer Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2 210. Three 28g (1oz) Blocks. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

MEAD (£1 entry) (See Rule 12)

211. Dry, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

212. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

CANDLES (£1 entry) (See Guidance Notes)

213. Three Dipped Candles. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2 214. Three Moulded Candles. First: The Woodman Challenge Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

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Buckinghamshire Beekeepers’ Association

Open only to Members of Bucks County Beekeepers’ Association

HONEY (£1 entry)

221. Two Jars Light. First: The Laurie Webb Shield and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 222. Two Jars Medium. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 223. Two Jars Dark. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 224. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 225. Two Jars Soft Set. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. 226. One jar of liquid honey judged solely on taste, aroma and viscosity to be shown in a transparent container. (Rule 9 does not apply) First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2 227. One Frame of Honey for Extraction or Cut Comb. (Unwired for the latter) First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

MEAD (£1 entry) (See Rule 12)

228. Dry, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

229. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

BEESWAX (£1 entry)

231. One piece between 200-255g (7oz- 9oz). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

232. Two Matching Beeswax Candles. One to be lit by the Judge. First: £6; Second: £4, Third: £2. (Sponsor: Mr & the late Mrs KB Showler) (See Guidance Notes).

London Beekeepers’ Association

Although the prize money is sponsored by LBKA these classes are open to any beekeeper who has colonies within the area enclosed by the M25.

HONEY (£1 entry)

241. Two Jars Light or Medium. First: £6; Second £4; Third: £2 242. Two jars Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set honey. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2 243. One jar of liquid honey judged solely on taste, aroma and viscosity, to be shown in a transparent container. (Rule 9 does not apply) First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2

National Trust Classes

Open to Apiaries sited on National Trust Properties. Honey presented must comply with the National Honey Show rules. Jars and contents, must match in all respects. The contents to be not less than 454 g (1lb). Prize cards will be awarded but no cash awards.No Entry Fee 251. Two Jars Liquid Honey. 252. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set.

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