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withInternational Classes and Beekeepers’ Lecture

Convention

Organised by The National Honey Show LimitedSponsored by The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers

OPENING CEREMONYThursday 24th October 2013 at 2.00 pm

Mr Phil McAnespiePresident, the Scottish Beekeepers’ Association

PRESENTATION OF CUPS AND TROPHIESSaturday 26th October 2013 at 3.45 pm

Dr David Aston, NDBChairman BBKA, Member York and District BKA

DOORS OPENING TIMESThursday 24th October 9.00 am – 6.00 pmFriday 25th October 9.00 am – 6.00 pmSaturday 26th October 9.00 am – 4.30 pm

ADMISSION:Non – Members £15.00 NHS Members FREEAccompanied Children, 16 yrs and under, FREE

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Contents

Challenge Cups and Trophies 16

Emergency Contact Details 2Entry Form 21

Guidance for Exhibitors 24

Lecture ProgrammeBeeCraft 7National Honey Show 3Speakers’ Profiles 5Sponsors 4

Membership Form 20

National Council 14National Honey Show Executive Committee 13

Programme & Lecture Convention 3

Rules and Regulations 26

Schedule of classesConfectionery 34County Classes 36

Buckinghamshire 39Essex 38Kent 36London 40Middlesex 39National Trust 40Surrey 37Sussex 37

Gift 34Junior 35Miscellaneous 32National Honey Show Members 36Open 29Photographic 33

Show Judges 15

Workshop Programme 9

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILSFor urgent and serious queries/problems immediately prior to, and during the show,contact Staging Manager, Clive Watson tel: 07771 990034 orPeter Matthews tel: 07743 134963

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PROGRAMME & LECTURE CONVENTION

THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER

9:00 Doors open9:30 Mike Palmer The Sustainable Apiary

Sponsored by Maisemore Apiaries11:00 Robert Paxton Origins and Evolutionary History of the Honey Bee

Sponsored by EH Thorne (Beehives) ltd

2:00 Opening Ceremony

2:30 Mike Palmer Queen Rearing in the Sustainable ApiarySponsored by The Bee Farmers’ Association

2:30 Workshops – see page 94:00 Robert Paxton Pesticides and bees: a dangerous mix.

Sponsored by Freeman & Harding5:00 National Honey Show AGM

Followed by the Annual Meeting of the National Council.

6:00 Show closes

FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER

9:00 Doors open9:30 Mike Palmer Comb Honey Production in the Northern Champlain Valley

Sponsored by The Artisan Honey Company10:00 Workshops – see page 911:30 Ricarda Kather Ghosts in the Hive – Varroa’s Lifecycle inside a Honey Bee Colony

Sponsored by BCW Agriculture ltd

2:00 Celia Davis The role of pollen in the lives of plants and beesSponsored by BBWear

2:30 Workshops – see page 94:00 Robert Paxton Nosema, a pervasive and persistent parasite of the honey bee

Sponsored by BDI6:00 Show closes

SATURDAY 26th OCTOBER

9:00 Doors open9.30 Robert Paxton Origins and Evolutionary History of the Honey Bee

BJ Sherriff10:00 Workshops - see page 911:30 Norman Carreck Science and the thinking beekeeper

Sponsored by The British Beekeepers’ Association

1:00 The Jean Blaxland Memorial LectureCelia Davis A World of Scent

Sponsored by Mr R Blaxland1:00 Workshops – see page 9

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2:30 Mike Palmer Keeping Bees in Frozen North AmericaSponsored by The Central Association of Beekeepers

3:45 Presentation of Trophies and Awards

4:30 Show closes

LECTURE PROGRAMME FOR BEGINNERS

These lectures suitable for absolute beginners and those in the first year of beekeepingwill take place in the Recital Room on the first floor.

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER

9:30 Swarms and Swarm Control David Charles (Somerset BKA)11:30 Common Bee Diseases Alan Byham (RBI South East)1:00 Products of the Hive Iain Judge and Barnaby Shaw (London BKA)2:30 Tasks Throughout the Year Wendy Maslin (Yorkshire BKA)

The National Honey Show gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship oflectures, workshops and demonstrations by

The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers and

Mr R Blaxland, former Master of the Wax ChandlersThe Artisan Honey CompanyBBwearBCW Agriculture LtdBeeCraft LtdBee Farmers’ AssociationBDIBritish Beekeepers’ AssociationCentral Association of BeekeepersCool Water DirectE.H. Thorne (Beehives) LtdFreeman & HardingMaisemore ApiariesNorthern Bee BooksSDC TrailersB J Sherriff

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Lecture Convention – Speaker profiles

NORMAN CARRECKNorman has been keeping bees since the age of 15. He read Agricultural Science atNottingham University and joined Rothamsted Research in 1987 as an agronomist working onnutrient uptake in cereal crops. Between 1991 and 2006 he was apiculturalist in the Plant andInvertebrate Ecology Division, with responsibility for maintaining about 80 colonies of honeybees along with also being fully involved in the two research groups, on pollination ecologywith Prof. Ingrid Williams and Dr Juliet Osborne; and bee pathology with Brenda Ball. Normanobtained the National Diploma in Beekeeping in 1996, was elected a Fellow of the RoyalEntomological Society in 2004, and a Fellow of the Society of Biology in 2011. He is amember of the Technical and Environmental Committee of the British BeekeepersAssociation, a Trustee of the C.B. Dennis British Beekeepers Research Trust, a member ofthe Examinations Board for the National Diploma in Beekeeping, a member of the Scienceand Evidence Advisory Committee for the Defra "Healthy Bees Plan" and a UK member of theManagement Committee of the international honey bee colony losses network "COLOSS".

CELIA DAVISCelia began a lifelong interest in insects as a child and has been keeping bees for more than30 years. During that time she has served on various committees, including the ExaminationsBoard and Warwickshire County, has passed all the BBKA examinations, and obtained anNDB in 1994. She maintained 14 colonies for most of her beekeeping life but has nowreduced to 5, which she keeps at home in Berkswell, near Coventry. She has written manyarticles, had 2 books published, The Honey Bee Inside Out and The Honey Bee Around andAbout, and lectures widely throughout the British Isles and Ireland. When she is not involvedwith bees she enjoys gardening, particularly growing vegetables, and birdwatching.

RICARDA KATHERRicarda completed a Master's in Zoology at the University of Sheffield working on differentprojects ranging from inbreeding in zebra finches to the evolution of sea snails and, finally,nest mate recognition in honey bees. She has been working on honey bees for the last 5years and is very happy to be able to continue working in this area as part of the E.A.R.S.project. The project investigates how Varroa cheats the bees' recognition system to stayundetected inside the hive and the mechanism through which this is achieved.

ROBERT PAXTONAfter graduating from Sussex University, with a BSc Biological Sciences and a PhD inevolutionary ecology, Robert moved to Cardiff University in 1985 to work on bee biology withProfessors Robert Pickard and John Free; he could hardly have had a better introduction tobees and beekeeping than through these two world-renowned honey bee scholars. In 1993he transferred to Uppsala University (Sweden) as a visiting postdoctoral researcher (as an EUMadame Curie Fellow) to develop his interests in population genetics with Professor PekkaPamilo, then in 1996 to the University of Tübingen (Germany) to focus on social evolution insweat bees. In 2003 he returned to the UK to take up a lectureship at Queen’s UniversityBelfast, where he and his group worked on social evolution, insect conservation, pollinationand bee diseases. After a year (2009/10) at Cornell University (USA) in the lab of Prof. BryanDanforth, renowned for his work on sweat bee phylogenies, Robert moved in August 2010 tothe Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg to take up the Chair in General Zoology in theInstitute for Biology, and where he collaborates closely with the neighbouring

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group of Professor Robin Moritz. Robert has re-established his group at Halle, whichcontinues with its four research themes: social evolution, insect conservation, pollination andhoney bee diseases. He also maintains a position at Queen’s, from where he coordinates oneof the BBSRC Insect Pollinators Initiative grants on ‘Emergent Diseases’ of bees, a projectrun in collaboration with Drs Juliet Osborne (University of Exeter) and Mark Brown (RoyalHolloway University of London).

MICHAEL PALMERAs a child, Michael spent most of his spare time outdoors, fascinated by the plants andinsects and animals that, even in a suburban New York City environment, could hold onecaptive. He escaped the city by going off to university in Vermont, where he fell in love withthe country, and his wife, and eventually the little bugs that we all hold so dear.

The first colonies of honeybees arrived in 1974 as packaged bees, and over the followingtwenty odd years, he built French Hill Apiaries into a farm of nearly a thousand colonies.About 1990, the bees were hit first by Acarine mites and then Varroa. The result was notpretty. Beekeeping became way more difficult, and way more expensive. With ever increasinglosses, the wisdom of buying in replacement bees came into question. Splitting strongcolonies reduced the honey crop and pollinating the local apple orchards made the wholeoperation fall apart with failing colonies, broken equipment, and one thoroughly exhaustedbeekeeper.

In 1998, Mike tried raising a few queens and wintering them in nucleus colonies. The resultschanged his beekeeping forever. Not only did his bees winter more successfully and storelarger surplus honey crops, the fun level rose to new heights, far above the clouds.

Believing that quality should always trump quantity, a decision was made a number of yearsago, to cut back on the total number of production colonies in the apiary, and focus on raisingthe best queens possible. Using a thousand nucleus colonies of various configurations asthe basic support staff for each queen, and then using those nucleus colonies to support theseven hundred honey production colonies, French Hill Apiaries produces, on average, twelvehundred queens and forty tons of honey annually.

Michael lives in St. Albans, Vermont with his wife Lesley, their Blue Tick hounds, and a newflock of Orpington chickens. When not helping his crew manage the honey productioncolonies, or spending countless hours in the queen rearing apiaries, Mike travels the countryteaching sustainable beekeeping to anyone who will listen. In 2012 he organized a return,after many years absence, of the honey show at the Eastern Apicultural Society. From thenumber of entries in that first show, and the excitement of the membership in anticipation ofthe 2013 show, it looks as if the show might be back to stay.

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THE BEECRAFT RESEARCH LECTURES PROGRAMME

FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER

09:30 – 10:45Martin Bencsik Monitoring the condition of a hive by means of vibration.

11:15 – 12:30Peter Kennedy Studying the effects of multiple stressors on honeybee colony

development and survival.12:45 – 14:00David Evans The plight of the honeybee: varroa and viruses.

14:15 – 15:30Thomas Nowotny Computer models of the bee brain: how do bees recognise odour

sources?

15:450– 17:00Max Watkins Vita’s bee health research

Martin BencsikMartin is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University with a background in MagneticResonance. His family in France have kept bees for many years and this led to Martin’sinterest in identification of the honey bee swarming process by analysing the time course ofhive vibrations. This in turn led to working the BFA and others in a successful bid for an EUgrant to produce a prototype monitoring device based on the use of accelerometers.

Peter KennedyPeter Kennedy is a Research Fellow within Dr Juliet Osborne’s research group within therecently established Environment & Sustainability Institute of the University of Exeter. Pete'sresearch focuses on the interface between land use and the environment, with emphasis onimpacts & ecosystem service provision. Initially focusing his research on beneficial predatoryinsects, over the past 10 years he has increasingly become fascinated by the dynamics andbehaviour of pollinating insects, particularly honey bees. Recent research has consideredhow factors inside the hive interact with factors in the surrounding landscape to influencebehaviour, development and survival. He is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society andthe Zoological Society of London, and a member of the British Beekeeping Association,European Association of Bee Research and British Ecological Society.

David EvansDavid Evans is Professor of Virology at the University of Warwick (UK). His research interestsinclude virus evolution, the role of RNA structures in virus replication and, in studies fundedunder the BBSRC Insect Pollinators Initiative (http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/pollinators/), theinteraction between the honeybee, varroa and deformed wing virus (DWV). A graduate ofDundee University (BSc. Microbiology) and Sussex (DPhil.), he has worked for over twodecades on the biology of poliovirus, a distant relative of DWV, in faculty positions at theUniversities of Reading and Glasgow. His involvement in beekeeping started shortly aftermoving to Warwick (2006) and predated his interest in bee virus research. He is an activemember of the Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers where he co-runs queen rearingcourses.

Thomas NowotnyThomas Nowotny received his PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Leipzig,Germany in 2001 and subsequently was a postdoctoral researcher and assistant researchscientist at the University of California, San Diego. He joined the University of Sussex in 2007where he is now a Reader in the School of Engineering and Informatics. His broad researchinterests include problems in computational neuroscience, biological and artificial olfactionand cognition and learning in brains and machines. He has recently won funding for the"Green Brain Project" from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research council. In thisproject researchers at Sussex will, in collaboration with colleagues at Sheffield University,develop models of the brain of honeybees and employ them to control an autonomous flyingrobot.

Max WatkinsDr Max Watkins is a biologist, specialising in entomology and pheromone-based behaviour.He studied at the Universities of Cardiff and Southampton and has worked with honeybees forover 20 years. He is the co-owner and Director of Vita (Europe) Limited, a British companydedicated to research and development in honeybee health. Vita is well-known for itsproduction of Varroa treatments and other products designed for bees and it runs acomprehensive programme of scientific research and development. Vita is involved in anumber of research projects with Universities and Institutes internationally and has madesome important contributions to the field of biology.

Bee Diseases InsuranceLimited

For Bees, Education,Protection and Research

Sponsoring the National Hone‘Nosema, a pervasive and

The purpose of BDI is to help in the control ofthe foul brood diseases by providing somecompensation to beekeepers who incurlosses when European or American FoulBrood is confirmed by the Bee Inspector.BDI also aims to sponsor research into thecauses of bee health problems and toeducate beekeepers about the issues in beehealth and management of bee diseases.BDI was set up nearly 70 years ago and isowned by the member beekeeping

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y Show lecture on Friday 25th Oct:persistent parasite of the honey bee’

Associations.

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WORKSHOP & DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMMEThe National Honey Show has agreed that we hold a number of workshops to assist new orless experienced exhibitors in the art and skills of showing and help raise the generalstandard of exhibits. Other workshops will cover subjects at a more advanced level.The format for each workshop will be designed to identify and discuss methods of preparingand improving exhibits for the show bench with either a qualified Judge or an extremelyexperienced exhibitor.The workshops will take place in Science rooms but, in view of the limited space available, thenumber of attendees will be limited. This will facilitate a more informal discussion and ensureeach person will receive proper attention.

Anyone wishing to attend a workshop must book online atwww.honeyshow.co.uk/booking.There will be a £5 non–returnable booking fee per workshop to prevent spaces beingbooked and not taken up. The system is now fully automated, accepting advancebookings via PayPal. Visit www.honeyshow.co.uk for details.For enquiries email: nationalhoneyshow@gmail.comBookings will commence on 1st September 2013There is no additional charge for workshops for all paid members of the NHS or paid visitorsunless otherwise stated to cover the cost of materials.

All workshops are scheduled for 2 ½ hours duration.

THURSDAY 24 th OCTOBER 2013 at 2.30pm1 Preparing Wax for Show Peter Bashford2 Preparing Honey for the Show Bench Peter Schollick3 Microscopy – How to use a microscope Alan Potter £54 Marketing of Honey Products Christine Stevens5 Bee Disease Identification and Control Alan Byham6 Beekeeping Photography Technique Simon Croson

FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER 2013 at 10 am1 Preparing Wax for Show Peter Bashford2 Microscopy (Bee Dissection) – with your camera Alan Potter £53 BBKA Exam Technique Val Francis4 Marketing of Honey Products Christine Stevens5 Skep Making (all day) Nick Mengham £156 A to Z of Swarm Control Phil McAnespie

FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER 2013 at 2.30pm1 Mead Making from Start to Drinking Ron Hunter

There will be some starter kits available for a donation to Bees for Development2 Candle Making – more hands on Bill Fitzmaurice

£5 donation for candles made to Bees for Development3 Make Your Own Toiletries Sara Robb £54 BBKA Basic Assessment Pam Hunter5 BBKA General Husbandry John Hendrie6 Skep Making – continued from morning Nick Mengham

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SATURDAY 26th OCTOBER 2013 at 09.30 am1 Make Your Own Skep – part 1 Martin Buckle £152 Candle Making – more hands on Bill |Fitzmaurice

£5 donation for candles made to Bees for Development3 BBKA Module 5 Margaret Thomas4 Setting up and running a Teaching Apiary Roger Patterson5 Beekeeping Photography Technique Simon Croson6 Make Your Own Toiletries Sara Robb £5

SATURDAY 26th OCTOBER 2013 at 1.00 pm1 Mead Making from Start to Drinking Ron HunterThere will be some starter kits available for a donation to Bees for Development

2 Make Your Own Skep – Part 2 Martin Buckle3 Preparing Honey for the Show Bench Peter Schollick4 Bee Disease Identification and Control Alan Byham5 The Beekeeping Ladder: from Hobbyist to Commercial or Dan Basterfield

Semi-Commercial Beekeeper6 A to Z of Swarm Control Phil McAnespie

BBKA Exam WorkshopsVal Francis - Exam TechniquesVal Francis is Secretary to the BBKA Examinations Board and has a background in post 16education. This workshop covers approaches to exam preparation for the BBKA ModuleExaminations, also techniques to use during the examination to interpret and answerquestions accurately and to manage time constraints. This will be useful information foranyone not familiar with exam techniques.

John Hendrie – General HusbandryJohn Hendrie is a Master Beekeeper and Assistant Moderator to the BBKA ExaminationsBoard. This Introduction to the General Husbandry Assessment will explain the purpose andstandards expected of beekeepers taking the assessment. This will be an excellent primer foranyone considering taking the General Husbandry Assessment next year.

Pam Hunter - Basic AssessmentPam 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 MasterBeekeeper and currently serves on the Examination Board of the BBKA. This workshop willguide attendees through the Basic Assessment, with typical questions used by assessors,with the help of the virtual hive. It will take the mystery out of preparing for the assessmentand offer hints and tips for gaining this assessment to show they are competent beekeepers.

Margaret Thomas – Module 5Margaret Thomas NDB is Examinations Moderator for the BBKA and the NDB. She will bringher extensive experience to this workshop on the Module 5 Examination. The talk will cover arange of items from the syllabus, consider the depth of knowledge required and review anumber of sample questions. A must for anyone considering taking Module 5 next March.

Peter Bashford – Preparing Wax for ShowIn the last 10 years at the National Honey Show Peter has won the Wax Bowl four times, theKent Wax Cup nine times and the Kent Beeswax Cup every year since it was presented in2009. He is well qualified to pass on tips and techniques for producing a prize winningexhibit.

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Dan Basterfield – The Beekeeping LadderDaniel grew up with beekeeping, earning pocket money by clipping and marking queens.After 15 years, working in large companies, he returned to the family business in Devon sixyears ago. He is an active member of the Bee Farmers’ Association and holds the NationalDiploma in Beekeeping and the BBKA Master Beekeeper certificates.

Martin Buckle and Nick Mengham – Skep MakingMartin is a retired science teacher from Milton Keynes. His degree is in Botany and Zoologyso an interest in bees came naturally. He has kept as many as 50 hives but has alsodeveloped various craft interests.Making skeps has become Martin’s main beekeeping activity. He demonstrates at manyshows and teaches beekeeping groups all over the country. He has made replica historicalskeps for re-enactment groups, skeps for films and also for normal swarm catching.He has kept bees for over 35 years and is a BBKA Senior Honey Judge.

Nick began beekeeping over 20 years ago and now has around 150 hives in Kent. In additionto honey production, he hires out his hives for fruit pollination. In recent years Nick has beenrunning a number of beekeeping courses, from a one day introduction to basic bee husbandryand skep making; he holds a qualification in adult education. His interest in skep makingstems from a wider enthusiasm for the history of beekeeping and he has demonstrated thecraft at various events including the Kent County Show and the Step Back in Time workingbygones event.

Martin and Nick aim to teach how to make skeps and not just run a production line. Few willfinish their skeps on the day but we hope all will go home with the knowledge and materialsneeded to finish the job.

Alan Byham– Bee Health Workshops.Alan is the Regional Bee Inspector for the South East and Nigel a Seasonal Bee Inspector.The overall aim of the 10 year Healthy Bee Plan is to achieve a sustainable and healthypopulation of honey bees for pollination and honey production in England and Wales. A keypriority of the plan is to deliver an enhanced training and education programme forbeekeepers, driving up husbandry standards and the management of pests and diseases.

Simon Croson – Beekeeping Photography TechniqueHaving been drawn into beekeeping some 7 years ago through photography it has beenrewarding to see recognition at County (Lincolnshire), National (National Honey Show), andWorld (Gold Apimondia 2011) level for some of my images. Along with being featured in anumber of media and publication outlets the beekeeping images have received high acclaim,and use, from some of the most regarded beekeepers both in the UK and further afield.. Comealong to the workshop and learn how to take better photographs and how these can help youimprove and enjoy your beekeeping.

Ronald Hunter – Mead Making Techniques and TastingI have been making mead and country wines for several years. I have exhibited at our localshow and the National Honey Show. The workshop will include aspects of making mead andmelomels, together with discussion about preparation of show exhibits and tasting.Participants may bring a bottle of home made mead to include in the tasting.Muntons of Suffolk have very kindly donated 30 sachets of wine yeast and 30 recipe bookletsfor home brewing so all who attend will have something to take home with them.There will be a selection of mead making equipment and demijohns available. Participantswho wish to have these items should make a donation to Bees for Development .

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Bill Fitzmaurice – Candle MakingBill is an urban beekeeper who has maintained 20 or so colonies in the suburbs of Harrow inNorth West London for the last 15 years. He is an advocate of maximising the harvest fromhis bees and this includes not only honey but also wax by retrieving as much as possible fromcappings, old frames, culled drone brood and brace comb.He is a regular at his local honey shows and at the National. The workshop will demonstratecandle making and provide a hands-on opportunity to make rolled and moulded candles aswell as simple dipped candles which he considers the most satisfying to make.

Phil McAnespie – A – Z of SwarmingPhil has kept bees for approximately 30 years and usually runs about 10 colonies near Burn’scottage, Alloway, Ayrshire. He is currently the President of the Scottish Beekeepers’Association. The workshop will cover the varying reasons behind swarming, methods ofswarm control/prevention, nuclei and their use in swarm control, methods of taking and hivinga swarm, turning swarms into a productive colony. This workshop will be of particular benefitto those considering sitting the BBKA examination module 1.

Alan Potter – Microcopy – How to Use a microscope and Honeybee Dissection with aCameraAlan began his career in hospital laboratories, moved into NHS management and retired lastyear after 20 years as the Chief Executive of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences. He is theManaging Director of Brunel Microscopes, founded in 1983. Alan is a skilled microscopist andteacher. In his two workshops he will be covering some aspects of the BBKA Microscopysyllabus.

Sara Robb – Make Your Own ToiletriesLearn to make a selection of honey and beeswax toiletries. Dr Sara will begin the workshopwith a demonstration of how to make her best selling Honey Bee Soap. Following thedemonstration, participants will learn to make a few of Dr Sara’s Honey Potions, including; lipbalm base, beeswax body butter and a beeswax and honey moisture cream. Each participantwill leave with a luxurious selection of toiletries made with beeswax and honey.The supplemental fee will cover the cost of ingredients, fragrances, and packaging for eachparticipant.

Peter Schollick – Preparing Honey for the Show BenchPeter has won many of the National Honey Show trophies and helped win the ‘SmallholderShield for Yorkshire on several occasions. He will cover, as far as possible in the timepermitted: - Working the bees, following the schedule 100%, honey jars and holding position,various types of honey, honeys in the comb – holding position, and his routines for bothgetting the honeys and preparing them for the show bench.

Christine Stevens - Marketing of Honey ProductsChristine Stevens worked in Sales and Marketing for over 30 years. She has kept bees, withher husband John, since the mid 1990s, producing and selling up to a ton of honey a yearand she is the President of West Sussex Beekeepers’ Association. The workshop will coverall aspects of marketing honey and hive products, to include getting the product right,packaging, labelling and product development as well as a practical approach to identifyingsales objectives and sales strategy.

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NATIONAL HONEY SHOW

PRESIDENT: J Chapple.PATRONS: The Master of the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers (ex officio),

Rev HF Capener, Mrs M Davies, WS Mundy, Mrs. J Purcell, Dr HRC Riches

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman: D Smart, 9 The Pines, Spital, Wirral, CH 63 9FHVice-Chairman: Mrs. C Lewis, 130 The Vale, London, NW11 8SLGeneral Secretary: Revd. HF Capener, 1 Baldric Road, Folkestone, Kent CT2O 2NRAssistant Secretary: MF Haynes, 98 Gatley Road, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4ABTreasurer andMembership Secretary: CS Mence, 27 Acacia Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3BJ

Telephone 020 8942 7505

Chief Show Supervisor: WS MundyArchivist: JD Hendrie Lecture Convenor: S CrosonCup Secretary: N Champion Delegate to and J ChappleDraw Secretary: Mrs. C Lewis liaison with BBKA:Entries Secretary: JD Hendrie Overseas liaison: B DiaperJudges’ Referee: Miss E Brown Workshop Convenors: B DiaperAsst Judges’ Referee: Mrs. M Davies P MatthewsChief Show Steward: C Watson Staging Manager: C WatsonSchedule Convenors: P & C Matthews Show Supervisor: R JackmanPublicity Secretary: Mrs. V Rhenius Webmaster : Steve TurnerPublications Officer: Mrs C LewisOther Committee membersJ Burbidge, Mrs. R Champion, J Chapple, JM Duffin, R Maurer, ,A Pedley, Mrs. G Smith, Mrs. J Tinsey,.

The following serve the Show in specified capacities, but are not members of the ECSales Hall Co-ordinator: D Loo Cup Secretary (Assistant): Mrs. EA DuffinChief Cashier: Mrs C Wilkinson

SUB COMMITTEESThe Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary and Treasurer are ex-Officio Members of allSub-Committees together with:EDUCATION: (Convenor Mrs. G Smith) J Burbidge, J Chapple, S Croson, B Diaper, A Pedley

A representative of BeeCraft (ex officio), Mrs V Rhenius

PUBLICITY: (Convenor: Mrs. V Rhenius), J Burbidge, R Maurer, Mrs. J Tinsey, S Turner

SCHEDULE: (Convenors: P&C Matthews) Miss E Brown, Mrs. M Davies, JM Duffin,JD Hendrie,

STAGING: (Convenor: C Watson) J. Chapple, JD Hendrie, R Jackman, D Loo, WS Mundy

FINANCE: H F 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 theNational Honey Show Ltd.)

The National Honey Show Ltd is a Registered Charity (No 233656)and a Company Limited by Guarantee (No 266722).

Registered Office: 1 Baldric Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT2O 2NRHon. Secretary: The Revd. HF Capener.

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 HoneyShow. All Beekeepers’ Associations are invited to apply to the Hon.Secretary for CorporateMembership. The current membership of the National Council is listed here together with thenames of their representatives.

CHAIRMAN: D. Smart HON. SECRETARY: Revd HF Capener

Avon BKA B SteadmanBedfordshire BKA Mrs F Cook, P CookBeeCraft R MaurerFederation of Berks. BKAs Mrs H Blackburn, M SheasbyThe British Beekeepers’ Assn. Ms J MoseleyBee Improvement & Bee Breeders’ Assn. T Clare, W MessengerBucks County BKA Mrs S Carter, W FisherBournemouth and Dorset South BKA Mrs MJ DaviesCambridgeshire BKA T Carter, C Evans, J RaynerCarshalton and District BKA MF SteggalsThe Central Assn. of Beekeepers Ms P AllenCheshire BKA TE Ashley, R Brocklehurst, EF HilderChesterfield BKA RA Bagnall, C EdgeCornwall BKA B Henderson SmithDevon BKA CJ UttingDorset County BKA Mrs L GassonDover and District BKA Ms M LeighEssex BKA J McNeillGloucestershire BKA W MessengerHampshire BKA Ms D ParkHerefordshire BKA JS RobinsonHertfordshire BKA R Dartington, J MumfordFederation of Irish BKAs M Gleeson, M MacGiollacodaIsle of Wight BKA Mrs M CaseKendal and South Westmorland BKA P LlewellynKent BKA P Bashford, Mrs J Spon-Smith, C WatsonKings Lynn and W Norfolk BKA Mrs J TinseyLancashire and North West BKA R Dowson, M Murdin, MP SmithLincolnshire BKA Mr & Mrs J HoldernessLondon BKA Ms S Bassey, J Chapple, Miss A WoodsMedway BKA J ChapmanFederation of Middlesex BKAs Ms E Heath, Mrs J TelferNorfolk BKA G FordNorthamptonshire BKA S Harvey, AC Waring, Mrs IC WaringNottinghamshire BKA A Barber, D Chase, MS JordanOxfordshire BKA P Chaunt, M Lynch, M RosePeterborough and District BKA FN DaynesPetersfield BKA Ms D ParkScottish BKA Miss E Brown, Mrs B WrightSomerset BKA Dr R Bache, Mrs C Butler, Mrs S Perkins,

N TroodSouth Staffordshire BKA S HalfordStratford-on-Avon BKA M Osborne

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Suffolk BKA I McQueenSurrey BKA Mrs M BonardSussex BKA HR Cloutt, Ms C Gould, B PrattWest Sussex BKAThanet BKA K FlynnThurrock BKA Mr & Mrs WD Fildes, Mr & Mrs C ChurchTwickenham and Thames Valley BKA Ms J Band, C DeavesUlster BKA J Hill, N WalshWarwickshire BKA J Craddock, B Diaper, Dr B RobertsWorcestershire BKA K Beddoe, W SleightholmeYorkshire BKA MJ Badger, I Flatman, GH Moxon,

D ShannonElected Members JM Duffin, MF Haynes, JD Hendrie,

Mrs C Matthews, Mrs J Tinsey, S Turner

SHOW JUDGES FOR 2013

Judges’ Referee: Miss Enid Brown Email: enidbrown6@gmail.comAss’t Judges’ Referee: Mrs Margaret Davies Email: margaretdavies773@btinternet.com

HONEY, BEESWAXCONFECTIONERY,

NEEDLECRAFT

I Craig (Renfrewshire)J Donoghue (Co Offaly)JM Duffin (Hampshire)Mrs M Hill (Kent)M MacGiollaCoda (Co Tipperary)P Matthews (Dumfries-shire)J Orton (Warwickshire)TA Salter (North Somerset)P Sanders (Netherlands)Mrs D Sweet ( Caerphilly)CJ Symes (Buckinghamshire)

MEAD

A Brown (Yorkshire)Miss F Dickson (Norfolk)D Pulley (Kent)

CANDLES

J Chandler (Yorkshire)M Buckle (Buckinghamshire)

COMMERCIAL WAXDr S Case-Green (Surrey)

BBKA ESSAY

Convenor: Mrs M Hill (Kent)B Dennis (Northamptonshire)P Sutcliffe (Cheshire)

HONEY BEER

T Hampson (Oxfordshire)J Porter (London)S Williams (London)

PHOTOGRAPHY

Convenor: J Bunting (Dorset)M Blackburn (Berkshire)E Piper (Hampshire)

MICROSCOPYG Collins (Yorkshire)

INVENTIONSP Smith (EH Thorne Beehives Ltd)

VIDEOS, CDs and DVDsBill Turnbull (London)

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CHALLENGE CUPS AND TROPHIESAll cups & trophies are Perpetual unless marked §

Cups and trophies may not be taken outside the UK and Eire

Title, Donor, Conditions Winner at the Show 2012 Classand year of presentationHamlin Cup 1959 Not awarded 1

Mrs BW HamlinHender Cup 1973 Ms A Sajwani 3

Mr & Mrs AJ ReadApis Club Commemoration Cup Mr J McNeill 4

L IllingworthMedal of Ukraine 2011 Mr P Sanders 6Brotherhood of Ukrainian BeekeepersCrystal Palace Cup 1923 Not awarded 9

Crystal Palace TrusteesThe Ross Rose Bowl 1963 Not awarded 10

Mrs MC RossPlender Cup § 1933 Mr A Willis 11

Lord Plender Note 2EH Thorne Trophy 1970 Mr A Gibb 12Chomhnascadh Cumann 2010 Mr M Barke 13

Beachairí na h-Éireann TrophyFIBKA

The John Sturdy Cup 1984 Mr D McIntyre 15Badgerdell Cup 1950 Mr A Willis 18

Badgerdell ApiariesE Graham Burtt Cup § 1953 Not awarded 20

A Dodd Note 2Burnett Cup 1935 Not awarded 21

Sir David Burnett, Bt.The McCormick Cup 1998 Ms J Houghton 22

Mr E McCormickCombings Cup 1973 Mr J Summerville 26

Harry Allen Family and BBJThe Wax Bowl 1963 Mr R Maurer 29

Mr & Mrs E PadmoreThe Candlestick Trophy 1974 Mrs Sue Carter 33

Miss DV BurchMead Makers’ Mazer 1949 Mr M Barke 38

Mead Makers’ LtdLeslie Thorne Trophy 2010 Tatton Brewery Ltd 41

EH Thorne (Beehives) LtdMoorcroft Bowl 1927 Mr F Howard 44

Re-presented by HG Hilder 1950Jill Foster Memorial Trophy 2011 Mrs D Pearce 48

Sarah FosterNational Cup 1967 Not Awarded 49

Mrs A Nicholson Note 2The HJ Wadey Trophy 1991 Mr B Fisher 50

Mrs Jenny WadeyAnderson Memorial Cup 1947 Mr P Schollick 79

Mrs & Dr John Anderson

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Dewey Cake Cup § 1936 Mrs M Stephens 84Mrs Dewey Note 2

School Apiary Shield 1959 Not Awarded 92EH Taylor Ltd.

McKenna Cup 1962 Not Awarded 93Guildford Div SBKA

Tollington Shield 1967 Not Awarded 94JC Older

BBKA Schools’ Cup 1959 Not Awarded 95British Beekeepers’Association

Rolt Trophy 1975 23 Croydon Beavers 96Mr & Mrs AC Rolt

The Jack Holt Trophy 2012 Mr P Bashford 101Mrs J Naylor

Chairman’s Trophy 1983 Mr G Ryan 110FJ Crow

T Bradford Cup 1963 Mr P Bashford 112T Bradford

Millennium Punch Bowl 2000 Mr M Burke 113Mr P Springall

The Ison Quaich 1998 Mr J Watts 114Miss B Ison

Mrs BW Hamlin Cup 1963 Mr P Schollick (Best Entry) 71-76Mrs BW Hamlin

Presented to mark the visit of H.R.H. The Princess Royal 1962.Members’ Cup 1950 Mr G Ryan (Most Points) 101-114

Revd & Mrs DL BryceReplaced by WJ Foubister 1988

Apis Club Cup (AZA) 1924 Mr A Willis Note 1Apis Club

The Thistle Cup 1963 Mrs C Matthews Note 3IG Rankin

The Harry Grainger Trophy 1990 Mrs D Sweet Note 6Mrs Kathleen Grainger

The Windermere Cup 1991 Mr A Jefferson Note 7Dr Susan Jones

Tyrone Crystal Bowl 1992 Mr J Summerville Note 8Two Georges Skep 1993 Mrs W Maslin Note 9

G Hawthorne. & GW KnightsMillennium Mead Coaster 2000 Mr J Mummery 39

Mr & Mrs PD Lishman Note 13Millennium Metheglin Coaster 2000 Ms C Perry 40

Mr & Mrs PD Lishman Note 13

JEAN BLAXLAND MEMORIAL AWARDSJean Blaxland Memorial Prize for Mead £50 Mr J Watts Best Mead in Show

Mr R Blaxland 2006Jean Blaxland Memorial Prize £50 Mrs S Carter Best Exhibit by a Lady

Mr R Blaxland 2006 Note 14

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COUNTY AWARDSmallholder County Challenge Shield Yorkshire BKA

The ‘Smallholder’ County Association (including Channel Islands )gaining highest points in classes 9-88

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE CUPSLord Cadman Cup 1947 Mrs S Carter Highest points in

Lord Cadman Classes 221-232Lawrie Webb Shield 1995 Mrs S Carter Best entry in Class 221

Bucks County BKA

ESSEX CUPSDodd Cup 1936 Mrs M Harris Highest points 181-192Tremearne Cup 1971 Mr T Gradosielski 186

KENT CUPSCommemoration Cup 1922 Mr P Bashford Most points in

Anon. Kent ClassesCoronation Cup 1953 Mrs K Wreford 122

Col HC RallsSmith Cup 1923 Not awarded Most points in 126

Mrs J SmithThe Kent Wax Cup 1972 Mrs L Fancote 127

JW HoltBeeswax Cup 2009 Mrs K Wreford 128Coronation Mead Mazer 1953 Mr J Chapman 129 or 130

Messrs Boots Ltd & WC DavisBee Cup 1925 Mr B McCulloch 133

Anon.Barnes Cup 1923 Mr P Bashford Note 4Vincent Cup 1931 Mr P Bashford Note 5GJC Vincent. Previously won outright. Re-presented by RJ Fitall 1988The Frank Crow Trophy 1995 Mr P Bashford Note 10

Mrs JD Crow

MIDDLESEX CUPSDr Gregg Cup Harrow Association gaining highest

points in Classes 201-211Robert Lee Cup Mrs J Telfer Member gaining highest

points in Classes 201-211Carter Cup Mrs J Telfer Best Honey in

(replaces ‘Woodman Cup’) Middlesex ClassesCH Knifton Cup Mr R Hunter 208Frazer Cup Mr C Beale 209The John Wilson Cup 1999 Mr J Wilkinson see note 11The Alec Day Cup 1999 Mrs M Hunter see note 12

SURREY CUPSEgerton Smythe Cup 1967 Mr A Boagey 145

Miss MM SmytheLawrence Cup 1942 Not Awarded 146

FH LawrenceHood Chalice 1986 Mr A Gibb 148

Sir J Hood, Bt.

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Silver Jubilee Bowl 1935 Not Awarded 150Surrey BKA Not to be held more than 3 years

Hosegood Cup Not awarded Croydon Member with mostCroydon Division, Surrey BK points in Classes 141-154

Coronation Cup 1953 Mr A Gibb Most pointsMr & Mrs JJ Jones in Classes 141-154

Douglas Cup 1958 Not awarded Most pointsSurrey BKA in Classes 141-154 between Wimbledon and Croydon Divs

WJ 1968 Cup 1968 {Mr R Maurer Reigate Member with mostMiss M Whyte Johnstone {Mrs C Perry points in Open Classes

Mather Cup 1927 Mr A Gibb Surrey Member withRe-presented by Mrs Furness 1979 most points in Open classes

SUSSEX CUPSLady Denman Cup Mr R Bond Most points 161-169Crawley Cup Mrs R Bond Second dittoMrs Matthews Cup Mrs R Champion Third dittoPJ Cup Mr R Bond 170

P.J. Elcock, Esq.Berry Cup Mrs C Gould 171

Notes relating to award of Challenge Cups and Trophies1. Most points in Classes 1, 2, 11-40 and 71-88.2. 5 wins in successive years to win outright.3. Most points in NHS Members’ classes 101-114 gained by Scottish Beekeeper with apiaries in

Scotland4. Aggregate points in Open and Kent Classes.5. Most points in classes 121,122,123,124,131 and 132.6. Best frame, any size, from classes 24 and 109.7. Most points in Classes 15, 20, 25, 27, 74, 106 and 108 and gained by an English beekeeper with

apiaries in England8. Most points gained by an Irish Beekeeper in Open & NHS members’ classes.9. Most points gained in the Gift Classes 71-88.10. Most points gained by member of Kent BKA in NHS Members’ and Kent classes11. Most points gained by a male novice in Middx Classes who has not previously won a Middx cup.12. Most points gained by a female novice in Middx. Classes who has not won a Middx cup before.13. Three wins in successive years to win outright.14. Restricted to ladies entered individually in the Open and Members’, Honey, Wax and Mead

Classes.

PRIZE MONEY ENDOWMENTSThe Show acknowledges with appreciation the following 20 year Endowments:Class 79 by the late Mr JW Holt Commenced 1995 after 20 years as President.Class 9 by Warwickshire BKA Commenced 1995 in memory of Jim WatsonClass 96 by Miss Avey Memorial Fund Commenced 1996Class 93 by Mr E McCormick Commenced 2000Class 17 by Northants BKA Commenced 2001Class 40 by Hampshire BKA Commenced 2001 (The Pullinger Prize)Class 91 by Revd HF Capener Commenced 2001Class 26 by Somerset BKA Commenced 2002Class 94 by Bedfordshire BKA Commenced 2006Class 38 by Gloucestershire BKA Commenced 2007 in memory of Robin HooperClass 23 by Dorset South BKA Commenced 2007Class 6 by Brotherhood of Ukrainian Commenced 2009 for 10 years

BeekeepersClass 47 by Mrs C Wilkinson Commenced 2010

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MEMBERSHIP FORMPLEASE...only use this form if you do NOT intend to exhibit this yearWith a copy of this form persuade a friend to join

£ P

Name of MemberNHS Membership No (if known)

12 00

Subscription – Additional family members @ £6.00

Name(s) of family membersSubscription – Life Member @ £200, over 65 @£120

Partner under 65 @ £75, over 65 @ £50Draw tickets bought, counterfoils enclosed

* Donations General Fund…………………………..*

* Please see note Hamlin Prize Fund……….………........*

* below Lecture Convention ……….….……….*

Cheques etc. made payable to:

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW LTD

Total Remittance

* If tax payers will tick this box, the Show will be able recover any tax paid on donations,thus increasing the value of the support.

Address of member ………………………………………………………………………

…………………….. ………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………… Post code …………………………………………….

Tel No .............................................E-mail .............................................................……….

Signature……………………………………………….. ………. Date …………………….

Please post this completed form together with your payment to the MembershipSecretary, CS Mence, 27 Acacia Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3BJ

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR £12 PER ANNUM

These include admission to the show at all times, attendance at lectures and workshops, an advancecopy of the schedule, and the right to exhibit in the special members’ classes and to attend the AnnualGeneral Meeting.Payment can be made by standing order. Contact Membership Secretary for details – see above.

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ENTRY FORM

This form must be returned, together with the total remittance shown below, to theEntries Secretary, J Hendrie, 26 Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough, TONBRIDGE, TN11 9JTto arrive, for all classes except 54 -62, by 1st October 2013; entries sent after this date maystill be accepted up to the 20th October 2013 provided the single late entry fee is included.Entry forms for classes 54 -62 ie Video, Photographic , Microscope Slides and Essay Classesmust be received by 9th September; late entries are not accepted.Please complete in block letters.

Title …… First Name …………………… Family Name ………………………………………

NHS Membership No (if known) ………………………………………………………………….

Address …………………………………………………………………………………………………

...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Post Code ………………………….. Tel No………..…………………………………………

email…………………………………………………………………………………………………...

For the purposes of calculating the points towards cups and the Smallholder CountyChallenge Shield,I am a member of .................................County ................................................Branch/Division(One County and one Branch only to be specified)(State age for Classes 90 - 96, and for any Junior entering Open classes and Surreymembers under 16)………..

If delivering entries on Thursday morning (see rule 3b) tick this box Total Entry Fees from previous sideSingle Late Entry Fee (See Rule 1) @ £5.00Buying-in Charges (See Rule 21)Subscription - Member @ £12.00Subscription – Additional family members @ £6.00 eachSubscription - Life Member @ £200 over 65 @ £120Subscription - Life Member’s partner @ £75, over 65 @ £50Draw tickets bought, counterfoils enclosed* Donations General Fund** Please see note Hamlin Prize Fund** below Lecture Convention *

Total Remittance £* If tax payers will tick this box the Show will be able recover any tax paid on donations,

ONE FORM PER EXHIBITORSame 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,JD Hendrie, address below or contact via website at www.honeyshow.co.uk

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ClassNo

OfficialUse only Description of Exhibit

Entry FeesBuyIn

£ p

Total Entry Fees carried over

PLEASE...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.Read, complete and sign the declaration belowMake sure all your exhibits are correctly labelled before delivery to the Show..If more than one competitor's exhibits are sent in one container, pin a note on the insideof the lid.

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 theShow and accept any decision of the Show Committee as final.

Signature ……………………………………………..Date ……….

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ENDOWMENTS contd from p19Class 21 by Worcestershire BKA Commenced 2011Class 88 by CS Mence Commenced 2011 in memory of Mrs EM MenceMcCormick Cup costs Commenced 2011 in memory of Mr E McCormickClass 19 by Surrey BKA Commenced 2012Class 13 by M Badger Commenced 2013 in memory of Peter Springall, in appreciation

of his many years as Show Supervisor

JOINT BBKA NATIONAL HONEY SHOWBLUE RIBBON AWARD

The Blue Ribbon is designed as the premier award at Honey Shows round the country, andhas attached to it a voucher, which when completed by the Show Secretary, will entitle thewinner to a free entry to an Open Class at the National Honey Show and free admission tothe Show.Please note that the Blue Ribbon may only be awarded by BBKA, Scottish BKA, UlsterBKA, Welsh BKA or Federation of Irish BKA judges at shows that attract over 100entries in all beekeeping classes.Applications accompanied by copies of the last Show Schedule and an indication of thenumber of entries received, should be addressed to Revd. H.F. Capener, Hon. GeneralSecretary, National Honey Show, 1 Baldric Road, Folkestone, Kent. CT20 2NR or BBKASales, c/o National Beekeeping Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwicks. CV8 2LG

NOVICE PRIZE WINNERS GIFT ADMISSION TICKETS

Offered to winners of Novice, Beginners, Junior, and School Classes at any Honey Show, theticket carries with it a copy of the Schedule and Programme and admission to the Showincluding the Convention Lectures on the day selected by the recipient. The range of classesat a Honey Show eligible for the scheme is subject to the widest interpretation. At someshows the Novice Class is strictly for those who have never competed before, at others theclasses are open to those who have never won a 1st prize before; they all qualify. Schooland Junior Classes have no limitations, so long as the Novices and Beginners Class is forBeekeeping products and is at a Honey Show or in the Beekeeping Section of another kind ofShow. The ticket only requires filling in and signing by the Show Secretary to make it valid forthe admission of the prize winner and friend to the National Honey Show. It is issued by theRevd. H.F. Capener, Hon. General Secretary, The National Honey Show, 1 Baldric Road,Folkestone, Kent. CT20 2NR

LIFE MEMBERSHIPTake out Life Membership NOW. Guard against future inflation.

For a once only payment of £200 , 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 FullMember on making a single payment of £75.Of course, the associate membership ceases when the full membership finishes. The abovesums are reduced for those over 65 to £120 and £50, respectively.Contact the Hon. Membership Secretary, CS Mence at the address on page 20

DATA PROTECTION ACTAll members and exhibitors should be aware that the Show is no longer registered under theData Protection Act. Personal data will be held on a computer. Such data will only be usedfor the purposes of the Show and will not be sold on.

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GUIDANCE FOR EXHIBITORS

ENTRY FEES AND INCENTIVESThe appropriate entry fee is stated at the beginning of each section, but please note thefollowing exemptions from the rules.Overseas Exhibitors may pay their subscriptions and entry fees in sterling at the show tosave on currency charges. Any prize money will be paid in sterling. It is regretted that anycups awarded may not leave the British Isles.Junior Exhibitors who exhibit in the fully open classes are eligible for a Junior Incentiveprize. A ‘Junior’ is an individual (or group) all under 16 years at the time of the show. Theprize will be available in addition to any prize money due to the placing. The value will be£5.00 cash and be payable to any junior who has not received such a prize previously inrespect of the same class.

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

Base of lid

honey

Do not allow air gapabove surface of honey

New exhibitors are advised to consult any relevant NHS Publications (see page 25)

UNITS OF MEASUREMENT AND DIMENSIONSMetric measurements are to the nearest practical equivalent of Imperial. Exhibitors will havethe advantage where there are slight discrepancies between the two scales.WeightsWith the many makes of honey jar available and their varying weights (up to 20g in somecases) the only way of the judge being certain that the jar contains 454g (1lb) of honey is ifthere is no air gap visible between the surface of the honey and the lower edge of the lid.

CANDLESTo be displayed flat. After judging these will be mounted by the stewards on to three thinstainless steel spikes on a fixed base which will be provided by and remain the property of theNational Honey Show.

BOTTLE STOPPERSPlease note Rule 12 regarding these. Only cork stoppers with white plastic flanges are to beused and these are widely available for purchase. Because these are difficult to acquire insome parts of the country there will be a supply available at the show for purchase.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITSThe class label must be positioned on the front of any print entry. Staging will not involve theuse of any adhesive of any sort on the reverse of prints. Detailed instructions will be sent toeach exhibitor with the appropriate class labels.DELIVERY AND STAGING OF EXHIBITSWhen you arrive at the hall, you will find that tables have been provided near the entrance toenable you to unpack your exhibits and do any final “touching up”. However, it is notrecommended 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 entriesto the reception tables where they will be checked in against your entry form and passed to asteward. Except for specific classes indicated in the schedule, all exhibits are staged bystewards 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 thepremises, but any cardboard boxes must be taken away.PRIZESPrize money, vouchers and prize cards will normally be available for collection from thecashier’s desk from the second day of the show. Winners of Cups and trophies are advisedthat these must be properly cared for whilst in their possession. They are not insured by theShow.POINTS AWARDSPoints 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.

PUBLICATIONSThe National Honey Show publishes, in booklet form, the following reprints of Feature Articleswhich have appeared in past Schedules:No. 1 Preparation of Liquid Honey, by CC Tonsley, BEMNo. 2 Mead and Meadmaking, by SW AndrewsNo. 3 Wax for Show, by H PadmoreNo. 4 Granulated or Crystallised Honey, by CC Tonsley, BEMNo. 5 Production and Exhibition of Comb Honey, by WS RobsonNo. 6 Management, Production and Exhibition of Heather Honey, by G VickeryNo. 7 Judging Honey in the Jar, by CC Tonsley.BEMNo. 8 The Study of Pollen, by RW Sawyer, BScNo. 9 Showing Honey Products, by RH Brown, OBE, BScNo 10 Candles for Show by M StrakelyNo 11 Comb Honey for Show by M DaviesThese will be on sale at the Show for £1.50 each and there will be a special offer of £10 forthe full set. A History of the Show is also published at a cost of £1.50Reprints can also be obtained by post from:National Honey Show Ltd. 130 The Vale, London, NW11 8SLIndividual copies are £1.80 each including p&p or the full set for £12.00 post paid.

OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS - PLEASE NOTEFollowing difficulties experienced in previous years, Overseas Exhibitors are reminded of EUrules. UK Customs are implementing an EU Council Directive 95/23/EC dated 29 April 1996.These restrictions relate to hive products, but have no impact on other classes. This is not atotal exclusion as regards exhibits from overseas. Some exhibits were allowed into thecountry and were staged. To avoid further disappointment potential overseas exhibitorsshould check that any hive product exhibits will be able to pass into the UK without hindrance.

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RULES AND REGULATIONSStaging: Wednesday 23th October 2013 Collection Saturday pm 26th October 2013

All exhibits must be the bone fide produce of the exhibitor except class 51.1 ▲All entries must be made on the form provided or online. For online entries please pay

at Show. Entries for all classes except 54-62 inclusive, i.e. essays, videos, microscopyslides and photographs must reach the Entries Secretary by the 1st October 2013. Lateentries may be made until 20th October, but will incur an additional single late entry feeof £5.00Entry forms for classes 54-62 inclusive, i.e. essays, videos, microscope slides andphotographs) must reach the Entries Secretary by 9th September 2013. No lateentries permitted.

2 ▲Entry Fees: Class entry fee is £1 per class. Exemptions from fees are allowed tomembers of the National Honey Show, entrants in classes 1 -7, 19, Junior classes andany person staging a gift class entry. The entry fee for all County classes is £1 eachclass. County gift classes are free.

3 Delivery, Staging and Collection of Exhibits:(a) Videos, CDs, DVDs, microscope slides, photographs and essays. Exhibits forthese classes ie 54-62 will be required for judging prior to the Show. These must bereceived by the convenor in accordance with instructions as received from the EntriesSecretary.(b) All other exhibits. Exhibitors delivering exhibits personally must unpack them andsubmit them for staging between 2.30pm and 6.00pm on Wednesday 23th October 2013.Exhibits except classes 1, 10, 18, 44 to 50 inclusive and 95 may be delivered onThursday 24 th October between 8.00am and 9.00am provided you have indicated on theentry form your intention to do so. Cardboard containers must not be left on the premisesas they are contrary to the fire regulations.Exhibits may be sent by courier/post to The National Honey Show c/o “Facilities”, StGeorge’s College, Addlestone, WEYBRIDGE KT15 2QS to arrive after Wednesday16th October and before noon on Wednesday 23th October.Staging of exhibits will be by the appointed stewards, except Classes 10, 18, 44 to 50inclusive and 95, which may be staged by the exhibitor between 5.00pm and 6.00pm onWednesday, 23th October by arrangement with the Show Supervisors. All staging onWednesday 23 th October to be completed by 6.30 pm and the premises vacated.Collection on the Saturday at the close of the Show. The Show closes at 4.30pm. Atthe close of the show everyone will be asked to vacate the hall. Those collecting exhibitsshould queue outside the hall, having already brought or collected their boxes and entryforms (these will be available for collection after 2pm on Saturday 26th 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 theycorrespond with those on the entry form. When all have been collected and ticked off onthe entry form by the steward, you will be asked to sign the form; the steward willcountersign it, indicating that you have received all your entries. Gift entries are notreturned unless ‘bought in’ at the time of entry. If bought in, they will not be on thestaging, but the steward will take you to reclaim them. When you have collected andsigned 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 suppliedby the Entries Secretary before delivery to the show. A minimum charge of £1 will bemade for any duplicate labels. No labels will be available on Thursday morning. Thelabels, which must not be altered, shall be affixed on jars and bottles to allow between 10and 15 mm between the edge of the label and the bottom of the vessel. On squaresections and shallow frames place labels at the right top corner of the vertical transparentface of the case and the duplicate on the top of the horizontal bar of the frame or section.

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On round sections place one label on rings and duplicate on face 12 – 15 mm frombottom 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 andthe duplicate on the surface of the wax to be shown uppermost. Small blocks of waxshall have a label affixed to one side of each item in the class. On candles the label is tobe affixed near the base. For Display Classes only one label will be provided which shallbe 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.

5 ▲Cakes, Small Honey Cakes, Biscuits and Cookies shall be displayed on a white paperplate, with label attached, in a clear plastic bag .Only the plate and bag supplied by the show at the time of staging will be permitted.

6 All honey and wax exhibited except in Candle Classes and Classes 35 and 36, must bethe bona fide produce of the Exhibitor’s bees.

7 Uniformity: When a Class requires the staging of more than one exhibit of the sametype, the containers (when used) and the exhibits shall be matching in all respects.Mould marks are not relevant.

8 Comb Honey:a) Square sections approximately 454g (1lb) may be enclosed in cardboardcommercial sale section cases or white show cases. Round sections must have clearcovers on both sides.▲b) Cut comb honey must be shown in standard containers with transparent tops andmust 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 bothsides.

9 ▲Extracted Honey: must be exhibited in plain, clear 454g (1lb) squat jars (glass orplastic) with standard gold lacquered metal , or gold plastic, screw tops or twist-offs, andmatching, except where otherwise stated.

10 Wax: may be exhibited polished or unpolished at the discretion of the Exhibitor. If ashow case is used it must not exceed 12 inches (300 mm)

11 Honey Colour: Standard Grading Glasses will be used. (Grading glasses should beviewed against the side of a standard 1lb honey jar with a matt white background. Donot use grading glasses against a direct light source).

12 Mead: must be shown in clear, colourless glass, PUNTED bottles of approximately 26 flounces capacity with rounded, not sloping, shoulders and without lettering of any kind.Bottles with shallow punts are acceptable. Only cork stoppers with white plastic flangesare to be used.No alcohol may be added to Metheglin or Melomel, nor may Alcohol or Flavouring beadded to Mead, but additions such as acids, nutrients and tannin may be used.

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 beentitled to more than one award in any one Class. A competitor may make an individualand 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 bythe Exhibitor or any person during the Show without the authority of the Appeals Panel.

15 The Committee will take ordinary care of exhibits, but will not be responsible in anycircumstances for loss or damage sustained by Exhibitors or their exhibits in any waywhatsoever.

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.

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18 Objections: Any protest by an Exhibitor must be made in writing to the GeneralSecretary 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 involvedwith 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, thedeposit 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 analysisd) 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 anyprotest 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., andwill be sold for the benefit of show funds.

BUYING IN CHARGES FOR GIFT CLASSES:EXHIBITORS MAY BUY IN EXHIBITS ONLY IF THEY HAVE SIGNIFIED THEIRINTENTIONS ON THEIR ENTRY FORM.

454 g (1lb) jar 227g (½lb) jarHoney £6.00 £4.00Heather honey £8.00 £5.50Section - square £9.00 Section – round £8.50Heather section £10.50 Cut comb £6.00Confectionery £7.00 Cakes £6.00Candles for set of 3 £8.00 Six Wax Blocks £6.00

21 Challenge Cups and Trophies won last year should be delivered by hand to theorganisers 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 allrelevant fees for their entries to be valid.

23 A small supply of business cards may be placed alongside exhibits in classes 45, 47 and51 after judging has taken place, by prior arrangement.

24 Labelling RegulationsThe regulations have been interpreted slightly differently by Trading Standards depts. inmany areas. For the purpose of the National Honey Show all classes requiring theExhibitor’s own labels must comply with the following requirements which must all appearon the same label: -1 The word HONEY which may be prefixed with the type of honey and/or area of

origin. e.g. New Forest Heather Honey2 The metric weight must appear – figures to be at least 4mm high for 454 & 227g

weights. If the imperial weight is shown it must be in close proximity to the metric andbe less prominent. The ‘e’ symbol if used will be ignored.

3 Your name and address must appear on the label.4 The country of origin must be shown on the label. e.g. ‘Produce of the U.K’ The

country name alone at the end of your address is not sufficient.5 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.

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

For Rules and Regulations see pages 26 - 28For details of cups, trophies and other awards see pages 16 - 19

Unless otherwise stated, all exhibits will be staged by Committee Members or Stewards.

Class No.OPEN TO THE WORLD (No entry fee)1. Twenty four Jars of Honey. The exhibit may consist of honey of one, two, three or four

kinds. First: Hamlin Cup, ‘Gold Medal’ and £50; Second: ‘Silver Medal’ and £30, Third:‘Bronze Medal’ and £20; Fourth: £10. Rule 9 does not apply, but jars must be uniform insize and shape.

2. Two Jars of Clear Honey (Gift). 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 amarketable commodity. Only labels supplied by the NHS to be affixed to the containers.First: £20; Second: £14; Third: £10. Rules 4 and 9 do not apply, but jars must be uniformin size and shape, and be labelled as near to the correct place as the pattern of jar willalIow. (Sponsor: Freeman & Harding Ltd)

3. Three Jars of Honey (Gift). Any one colour or naturally crystallised (not stirred), Rule 9does not apply, but all jars must be uniform in size and shape. 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 forsale. Besides the quality of the honey the attractiveness of the labels will be taken intoconsideration by the judges. Rule 9 does not apply but all the jars must be uniform insize and shape. Lot marking required (Rule 24 applies) First: Apis Club CommemorationCup and £25; Second: £15; Third: £10.

5. ▲Two Jars of Liquid Honey. Rule 9 does not apply but jars must be uniform in sizeand shape. 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 CHANNELISLES AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (No entry fee)6. Two Containers of Clear Honey (Gift). 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 tobe affixed to the containers. First: ‘Medal of Ukraine’ and £30; Second: £20; Third: £10.Rules 4 and 9 do not apply, but jars must be uniform in size and shape, and labels mustbe as near to the correct place as the pattern of jar allows. Endowed by The Brotherhoodof Ukrainian Beekeepers.

7. Three Beeswax Candles (Gift) up to and including 35mm (1.5 in) in diameter, one to belit by the judge. First: £20; Second: £14; Third: £10.

CLASSES OPEN TO BEEKEEPERS IN THE BRITISH ISLES INCLUDING THE REPUBLICOF IRELAND AND NHS MEMBERS(NHS members free. Non members £1 per entry. Gift classes free)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: CrystalPalace Cup and £10; Second £7; Third £5. (Endowed by Warwickshire BKA)

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DISPLAY10. 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 jarmay be used). Quantity of Honey staged to be at least 7.25kg (16 lb). Size not to exceed1000mm 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 repackingtheir exhibits. The Judges will taste the honey and mead. Rule 4 applies.

EXTRACTED HONEY (NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry)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 7). (Sponsor: Devon BKA)16. Two Jars Soft Set. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Bucks County BKA).17. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

(Endowed by Northamptonshire BKA).18. Counter Display of extracted Honey, 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 ownlabels including name and address (Rule 24 applies) and in any form of display.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 ofhoney 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 branchapiary. No entry fee First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Surrey BKA)

COMB HONEY (NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry)20. Two Square Sections Ling Heather. First: E. Graham Burtt Cup and £10; Second: £7;

Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 7) (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: WorcestershireBKA).

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 SouthBKA)

24. One Comb any size. To be suitable for extracting. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.(See Trophy Note 6).

25. One Comb Ling Heather, any size. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note7). (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. (See Rule 8). (Endowed by Somerset BKA

27. Container of Cut Comb. Ling Heather. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 8and Trophy Note 7). (Sponsor: the Bee Farmers’ Association).

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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 29-36 (except 31) has been donated by the WorshipfulCompany of Wax Chandlers.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.

The block may be broken for judging so perfect moulding is not required. First: £10;Second: £7; Third: £5.

31. Three Plain Beeswax Candles, not patterned, up to and including 38mm (1½in) indiameter; all made by Moulding. One to be lit by the Judge. First: ‘Gold Medal’ and£10; Second: £7; Third: £5, (Sponsor: Epsom Division, Surrey BKA) (See GuidanceNotes).

32. Three Plain Beeswax Candles, not patterned, over 38mm (l½in) in diameter, allmade by Moulding. One to be lit by the Judge. First: ‘Gold Medal’ and £10; Second:£7; Third: £5. (See Guidance Notes).

33. Three 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. (See Guidance Notes).

34. Two Beeswax Models, moulded, matching in all respects. First: £10; Second: £7;Third: £5.

35. One Beeswax Model, not moulded. Colour and wire may be used if required, (Candlesexcluded). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 6).

36. Display of Beeswax Flowers (on stalks, not a plant). Colouring and wire permitted.Container not to be judged. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

37. ▲Two Decorative Beeswax Candles, made by rolling, colouring permitted,matching in all respects. One to be lit by the Judge. No flammable decoration otherthan beeswax permitted. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

MEAD (NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry). 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). Honey fermented with spices or

with fruit juice. First: The Millennium Metheglin Coaster and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.(Endowed by Hampshire BKA)

Note: The bottle must bear a plain white adhesive label approximately 50mm x 18mm (2in x¾in) (as supplied by Entries' Secretary) specifying the content and whether sweet or dry.The label should be placed 25mm (1 in) above the N.H.S. label.

HONEY BEER ( Entry Fee £20)41. Honey Beer, any style, 3 bottles or cans. The beer should be commercially available,

correctly labeled for sale and honey must be an ingredient. First: Leslie Thorne Trophyand ‘Gold Medal’; Second: ‘Silver Medal’; Third: ‘Bronze Medal’

(NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry)42. Honey Beer, any style, 2 bottles, minimum 330ml, not commercially available.

Honey must be an ingredient. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

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MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES (NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry)N.B. Where dimensions are required they must be stated on the entry form. Failure to do somay result in disqualification.

43. A Honey Label. A standard label, actual size, to fit on a standard 1lb jar produced in anymedium to comply with current UK regulations to be displayed on an empty honey jar orplain white A5 card. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 24)

44. Any Interesting or Instructive Exhibit related to bees or beekeeping not includinglive bees. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show areexcluded. (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 notexceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft) for bench display or l200mm x 1000mm of floorspace. Written explanation of exhibit exempt from Rule 4.

45 Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit except Needlecraft relating to bees orbeekeeping. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show areexcluded. (Open to individuals only.) First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Dimensionsmust be stated on entry form. The required display area must not exceed 600mm x600mm. (Brief description of exhibit is permitted. See Rule 23. (Sponsor: Dorset BKA).

46. ▲A Display of Beeswax, minimum 6 pieces, colouring permitted, displayed on abase maximum size 450mm x 450mm. First: £10, Second: £7, Third: £5.

47. Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit of Needlecraft, which may include lace andcrochet, relating to bees or beekeeping. The back of the work must be accessible forinspection. Title permitted. A detailed description of the item may be be displayed afterjudging. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show areexcluded. (Open to individuals only) First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 23)(Endowed by Mrs C Wilkinson) Dimensions must be stated on entry form. Displayarea must not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x2ft).

48. A display of Home-produced Products containing Honey and/or Beeswax, eachitem labelled for information. Display dimensions must not exceed 600mm x 600mm(2ft x 2ft). All displays to be a minimum of 6 different, and maximum of 10 itemscontaining honey and/or beeswax. All containers will be opened for judging. Decorativematerials 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. Thedisplay should include items in which honey and/or beeswax plays an important part.(Candles, Honey, Mead and Wax are not permitted)

49. An attractive Model incorporating Honey for Sale. First: National Cup and £20;Second: £10; Third: £5. State if electric point is required. The Exhibitor's own labelsincluding name and address must be used. (Rule 24 applies) Dimensions must bestated on entry form, but not to exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft) in area. Judgeswill taste the honey. (Rule 9 does not apply)

50. A Practical Invention by the Exhibitor directly related to bees or beekeeping (Nolive bees). Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show areexcluded. 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 thanminor variations on old ideas.

51. Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit except Needlecraft, relating to bees orbeekeeping which may be commissioned. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize atthe 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 areamust not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). Brief description of exhibit is permitted.See Rule 23

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▲PHOTOGRAPHIC, MICROSCOPY, VIDEOS AND ESSAY CLASSES (See Rules 1, 3aand 13)(NHS members free. Non members £1 each entry). Digital Images are permitted.All photographic exhibits must have been taken, but not necessarily processed, by the entrant. Thesubject should be connected with bees or beekeeping. Microscopy slides must be the work of theentrant. The maximum number of entries is as stated in Rule 13. Each exhibit, properly mounted, shallbe submitted in accordance with instructions issued by the Entries Secretary at the time of issuing labels.Technical data (optional) should be on a separate card for display adjacent to the photograph.Prints previously entered at National Honey Show, whether prize winners or not, may not beentered in the same class.The class label must be placed on the front of the mount.Whatever other conditions apply to these classes, the copyright will remain with the exhibitor. Wheresponsors may take copies, the originals will be returned to the exhibitor as soon as practical after theshow.Classes 55 and 62 are sponsored by the BBKA. Copies of cash winning entries will be given to thesponsor. Class 55 items will be placed in the BBKA Library. BBKA will have the right to publish cashprize winning entriesClasses 55 and 56 may include music. Competitors need to comply with copyright regulations. An entrybeing awarded a prize does not imply that the National Honey Show is satisfied that the exhibit complieswith regulations. An exhibit that incorporates any music, other than any that has been speciallycomposed, should be accompanied by an authorisation certificate number.Classes 57 to 60 are sponsored by Bee Craft Ltd. Copies of cash winning entries will be given to thesponsor with a view to publication in that Journal. In the case of digitally produced images the digital filesmust be submitted with the entry.Mount size. For prints any colour of card may be used that has maximum size A4 – 300mm x 210mm(11.8” x 8.2”). For transparencies, the mounts must be 50mm x 50mm (2” x 2”)

54. Photomicrograph in colour or black/white. Should have a label on front stating titleand degree of magnification. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

55. ▲Set of Digital Images. Between 12 and 24 in number to illustrate "The HoneyHarvest" in a form suitable for a lecture. The images must be in ‘jpeg’ format at anappropriate resolution on a CD-format or DVD-format optical disk suitable for use on adomestic computer system, The set may be accompanied by an appropriate commentarywhich can be either a written or typed/printed script or recorded on tape. PowerPoint (orother) integrated ‘presentations’ are NOT permitted. .Please state the number of images inthe set on your entry form. First: £25; Second: £20; Third: £15. (Sponsor: The BritishBeekeepers' Association). The subject for 2014 is “The Swarming Process”

56. Video, CD or DVD on a Beekeeping Subject. VHS, CD or DVD format. Duration 10 to15 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 thewinning entry for local use).

57. ▲One Microscope slide, 3” x 1”, subject pollen or honey bee anatomy, labelled inaccordance with instructions issued by entries secretary. Exhibits will be photographed bythe National Honey Show for display purposes at the show. First: £10; Second: £7; Third:£5. (Sponsor: Bee Craft)

59. Colour Print, not Close up. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Bee Craft)60. Colour Print, Close-up or Macro, not Photomicrograph. First: £10; Second: £7; Third

£5. (Sponsor: Bee Craft)61. Black/white Print. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.62 ▲BBKA Essay. Not more than 2000 words, excluding references. "My Definition of a

Successful Beekeeper" (Three copies to be sent to the convenor as advised after yourentry has been acknowledged.) (See Rules 1 & 3). First: £20; Second: £10; Third: £5.(Sponsor: The British Beekeepers’ Association) The subject for 2014 is “Overheard inthe hive ‘Our Queen has gone missing, now what shall we do?’"

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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. Inaddition, for Classes 71-79, Freeman & Harding Ltd. will donate vouchers for goods to thevalue 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 7)

(Sponsor: Wiltshire BKA)75. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

(Sponsor: Wiltshire BKA)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

24 applies.)79. Six 227g (½1b) Jars Dark or Ling Heather. First: Anderson Memorial Cup and £10;

Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by the late Mr. JW Holt)

BEESWAX81. Six 27g (l oz) Blocks, matching in all respects. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.

(Sponsor: Lancashire BKA)82. Three Ornamental Beeswax Candles made by moulding. 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).

CONFECTIONERYExhibits in classes 83-87 must be displayed as indicated in Rule 583. ▲ 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/6ozsultanas, 2 medium eggs, 110g/4oz. glace cherries (halved).Preparation; Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F /gas mark 4. Cream butter and honeytogether. Beat eggs well and add them alternately with sifted flour then fold in sultanasand cherries. A little milk may be added if necessary. Bake in a buttered circular tin,6½-7½ inches in diameter for approximately 1½ hours. Timing is for conventional ovensand is a guide only as appliances vary.First: Dewey Cake Cup and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2First: Dewey CakeCup and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2

85. Honey Date Loaf. Exhibits must be made to this recipe :-Ingredients: 175g plain flour, 25g margarine, 25g sugar, 1 egg, 100g dates, 225g honey,pinch salt, 5 tbsp boiling water, tsp baking soda.Method: Grease loaf tin. Stone and chop dates and pour boiling water.over them, allowto cool. Beat egg, Dissolve baking soda in water drained from dates. Sift dry ingredients,rub in margarine. Add sugar. Make well in centre, add egg, water, dates and honey.Mix thoroughly then turn into prepared loaf tin. Bake in moderate oven for about 1 hour.First: £10; Second: £7; Third; £5.

86. Six Small Honey Cakes. Baked individually, not slices, not in paper cases. Recipe to besubmitted. 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.

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88. Honey Sweets and/or Chocolates 454g (l lb.) box (Gross weight). Box should havetransparent lid or covering. First: £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2. (Endowed by CSMence)

JUNIOR CLASSES to be the unaided work of the entrant (No 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 ofthe show). A written explanation of the exhibit is permitted exempt from Rule 9.Dimensions not to exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). Please state dimensions on entryform. First £10; Second: £7; Third £5. (Sponsored by BeeCraft B Kids)

91. ▲Any Artistic, Decorative, Interesting or Instructive Exhibit, relating to Bees orBeekeeping (Open to individuals only who are under 16 years of age on the first day ofthe show). A written explanation of the exhibit is permitted, exempt from Rule 9.Dimensions not to exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). Please state dimensions on entryform. First £10; Second: £7; Third £5. (Endowed by the Rev HF Capener)

92. For the Best Two Jars of Clear or Naturally Crystallised Honey produced by a SchoolApiary. Entry forms must be accompanied by a list of the signatures of the childrentaking part in the apiary, and be made in the name of the school and signed by theInstructor.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 Wragby.

93. "An Illustrated Beekeeping Note Book for the Active Season'' kept and entered byan individual under the age of 16 on the first day of the show (each entrant must stateage on Note Book). First: McKenna Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Where entriesare of sufficient merit and the number exceeds 20 a further prize may be awarded andagain, 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 combof Honey, any size, suitable for extracting or One Section or One piece of Cut Comb, andOne Piece of beeswax, weight between 200-255g (7 and 9 ounces). List of Signaturesas for Class 92. First: Tollington Shield and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed byBedfordshire Beekeepers’ Association).

95. ▲An exhibition of Beecraft by a Senior School or Senior Youth group showing theeducational value of beekeeping. The exhibit is limited to table space of 600mm x1800mm (2ft x 6ft). Each exhibit must be self-contained, the Exhibitors providing anybacking required; this must not exceed 1500mm (5ft) in height above the table. Verticalsupports 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 theeducational value of beekeeping. The exhibit is limited to table space of 600mm x1800mm (2ft x 6ft). Each exhibit must be self-contained, the Exhibitors providing anybacking required; this must not exceed 1500mm (5ft) in height above the table. Verticalsupports 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. (Age to be stated

on Entry Form and will be displayed with entries). One jar clear honey PLUS one jarNaturally Crystallised or Soft Set honey. First: ‘Gold Medal’ and £10; Second: £7;Third: £5. (Endowed by Miss Avey Memorial Fund).

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NATIONAL HONEY SHOW CLASSESOpen 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: £5.106. Two Jars Ling Heather. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 7)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 7).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 6).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.

BEESWAX112. One piece, weight between 200-255g (7oz and 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 CLASSESKent Beekeepers' Association

Open only to members of Beekeeping Associations in Kent(Kent BKA, Medway BKA, Dover BKA and Thanet BKA)

HONEY (£1 entry)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 27g (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.

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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 forHoney at the National Honey Show.133. Two Jars (any colour). First: Bee Cup and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

Surrey Beekeepers' AssociationOpen only to Members of the Surrey Beekeepers' Association whose Bees are in theCounty or within one mile of the 1964 County Boundary

HONEY (£1 entry)141. Two Jars Light. First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.142. Two Jars Medium. First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.143. Two Jars Dark, (free from Heather). First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.144. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set . First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.145. 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 orCrystallized. First: Lawrence Cup and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.

147. Two Containers Cut Comb, (free from Ling). First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (SeeRule 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: £4150. Not less than 425g (15 oz) and not more than 480g (l7oz) in 8 or 16 moulded

pieces. First: Silver Jubilee Bowl, Certificate and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (Exemptfrom Rule 4)

MEAD (£1 entry) (See Rule 12)151. One Bottle. First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.

GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)152. One Jar Light or Medium . First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.153. One Jar Dark, (free from Heather). First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.154. One Jar Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.

Sussex Beekeepers' AssociationsOpen only to Members of the Sussex Beekeepers' Associationand 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: £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: £3; Third: £2.165. Two Jars Soft Set. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

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166. Two Containers of Cut Comb. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2. (See Rule 8.)167. One Comb of any size, suitable for extracting. . First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

(See Rule 8).

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.Only classes 161 to 169 inclusive are eligible for the points in the Sussex Cups.

MEAD OR METHEGLIN (£1 entry) (See Rule 12.)170. One Bottle. First: PJ. Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

NOVICES (£1 entry)Open to any Member of either Association who has never won a first prize for Honey at theNational Honey Show.171. Two Jars any Colour or Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: Berry Cup and

£5, Second: £3; Third: £2.

Essex Beekeepers' AssociationOpen 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: £2184. 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 Sections. 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).

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.

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Federation of Middlesex Beekeepers' AssociationsOpen only to Members of the Federation of Middlesex Beekeepers' Associations

HONEY (£1 entry)201. Two Jars Light. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.202. Two Jars Medium. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.203. Two Jars Dark. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.204. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £5; Second: £3; 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 l3mm (½ in) thick. First:

Frazer Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2210. ▲ Six 27g (1oz) Blocks. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

MEAD (£1 entry) (See Rule 12.)211. Dry, one Bottle. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.212. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.

Buckinghamshire Beekeepers' AssociationOpen 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: £2227. 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. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.229. Dry, 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).

MISCELLANEOUS (£1 entry)233. One Honey Cake to be made to the following recipe.

Ingredients: 5oz butter, 6oz exhibitor’s own honey, 4oz soft brown sugar, 2 eggs, 7ozself raising flour, 1 tbsp water or milk.

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Method: Place butter, sugar, honey and water into a saucepan and heat until the fathas melted, stirring all the time. Remove pan from heat and allow contents to cool toblood temperature. Gradually beat in the eggs. Add sieved flour and mix until smooth.Pour mixture into greased and lined 7” (180mm) round cake tin. Bake approx 1 hour inoven 180ºC/350º F/ Gas Mark 4) until risen and firm to touch. Present cake on cleanround white paper plate within clear plastic wrapper. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

London Beekeepers’ AssociationAlthough the prize money is sponsored by LBKA these classes are open to any

beekeeper who has colonies within the area enclosed by the M25. (£1 per entry)

241. Two jars of Light or Medium honey. 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 ClassesOpen to Apiaries sited on National Trust Properties and managed through the Bee Part of Itinitiative. Honey presented must comply with the National Honey Show rules. Jars andcontents, must match in all respects. The contents to be no less than 454 g (1lb).

National Trust Class 1. Two Jars Liquid Honey.National Trust Class 2. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set.

Prize cards will be awarded but no cash awards.

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW FUNDS

General FundContributions to this fund are used to help to defray our ever-increasing costs.

Endowment FundThe prize money for a particular Class or the cost of maintaining a Challenge Cup or Trophymay be endowed for a period of twenty years by payment of a lump sum. This isacknowledged in the Schedule for the twenty years. For further details please contact theTreasurer.

Hamlin Prize Memorial FundThis fund started out as the “Endowment Fund” in 1933 with a target of £2,000, the objectivebeing for the income to be sufficient to pay the prize money. The name of the fund waschanged to the Hamlin Memorial Fund in 1957, with its object remaining the same. The namehas been retained in memory of Mr Hamlin, but it has been decided to combine it with thePrize Fund

Donations to any of these funds can be made using a CAFCARD or CAF Cheque as well asconventional payments by cheque. Tax Payers may increase the value of their support bymaking donations under Gift Aid. This option is only available in respect of donations or classsponsorship.