Competitive Classes
Also see Rules and Regulations and Guidance for Exhibitors.
For details of cups, trophies and other awards see pages 12 - 15 of the printed schedule.
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 8 does not apply, but jars must be uniform in size and shape.
(Endowed by Bee Farmers’ Association)
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 a marketable commodity.
Only labels supplied by the NHS to be affixed to the containers. First: £20; Second: £14;
Third: £10. Rules 4 and 8 do not apply, but jars must be uniform in size and shape, and be labelled as near to the correct place as the pattern of jar will alIow. (Sponsor: Freeman & Harding Ltd)
3. Three Jars of Honey (Gift). Any one colour or naturally crystallised (not stirred), Rule 8 does 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 454g (1 lb) or 500g jars labelled as offered for sale. Besides the quality of the honey the attractiveness of the labels will be taken into consideration by the judges. Rule 8 does not apply but all the jars must be uniform in size and shape. Lot marking required (Rule 23 applies) First: Apis Club Commemoration Cup and £25 NBS voucher; Second: £15 NBS voucher; Third: £10 NBS voucher. (Sponsor: National Bee Supplies)
CLASSES OPEN TO THE WORLD EXCEPT FOR THE BRITISH ISLES, THE CHANNEL ISLES 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 to be affixed to the containers. First: ‘Medal of Ukraine’ and £30; Second: £20; Third: £10. Rules 4 and 8 do not apply, but jars must be uniform in size and shape, and labels must be as near to the correct place as the pattern of jar allows. Endowed by The Brotherhood of Ukrainian Beekeepers.
7. Three Beeswax Candles (Gift) up to and including 35mm (1.5 in) in diameter, one to be lit by the judge. First: £20; Second: £14; Third: £10.
CLASSES OPEN TO BEEKEEPERS IN THE BRITISH ISLES INCLUDING THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND AND NHS MEMBERS
(NHS members free. Non members 50p 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: Crystal Palace Cup and £10; Second £7; Third £5. (Endowed by Warwickshire BKA)
DISPLAY
10. Decorative Exhibit to Display Honey together with pure Moulded Beeswax or Mead or both. (In addition to decorative material, coloured Beeswax and any size or shape jar may be used). Quantity of Honey staged to be at least 7.25kg (16 lb). Size not to exceed 1000mm x 1000mm (3ft 3in x 3ft 3in). First: The Ross Rose Bowl and £50; Second: £30; Third: £20; Fourth: £10. Exhibitors are responsible for unpacking, staging and repacking their exhibits. The Judges will taste the honey and mead. Rule 4 applies.
EXTRACTED HONEY (NHS members free. Non members 50p 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 or type, labelled with the Exhibitor's own labels including name and address (Rule 23 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 of honey for public sale. First: Badgerdell Cup and £20; Second: £10; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Cheshire BKA).
COMB HONEY (NHS members free. Non members 50p 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: Worcestershire BKA).
22. Two Square Sections free from Ling Heather. First : The McCormick Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Derbyshire BKA)
23. Two Round Sections. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Dorset South BKA)
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 Note 7). (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 7). (Endowed by Somerset BKA
27. Container of Cut Comb. Ling Heather. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 7 and Trophy Note 7). (Sponsor: the Bee Farmers’ Association).
CLASSES FROM 29 TO 62, inclusive, ARE OPEN TO THE WORLD
BEESWAX (NHS members free. Non members 50p each entry)
Prize money in the Beeswax Classes 29-36 (except 31) has been donated by the Worshipful Company 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) in diameter; 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 Guidance Notes).
32. Three Plain Beeswax Candles, not patterned, over 38mm (l½in) in diameter, all made 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, (Candles excluded). First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 5).
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.
MEAD (NHS members free. Non members 50p each entry). See Rule 11.
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 x ¾in) (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 and honey must be an ingredient. First: Leslie Thorne Trophy and ‘Gold Medal’; Second: ‘Silver Medal’; Third: ‘Bronze Medal’
NEW CLASS (NHS members free. Non members 50p entry)
42. Honey Beer, any style, 2 bottles, minimum 330ml, not commercially available. Honey must be an ingredient. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES (NHS members free. Non members 50p entry)
N.B. Where dimensions are required they must be stated on the entry form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
43. A Honey Label. A standard label, actual size, to fit on a standard 1lb jar produced in any medium to comply with current UK regulations to be displayed on an empty honey jar or plain white A5 card. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 23)
44. Any Interesting or Instructive Exhibit related to bees or beekeeping not including live bees. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. (Open to individuals only.) First: Moorcroft Bowl and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
Dimensions must be stated on entry form. The display area that is required must not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft) for bench display or l200mm x 1000mm of floor space. Written explanation of exhibit exempt from Rule 4.
45. Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit except Needlecraft relating to bees or beekeeping. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. (Open to individuals only.) First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. The required display area must not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). Brief description of exhibit is permitted. See Rule 22. (Sponsor: Dorset BKA).
46. Encaustic Art presented on a rigid mount, not framed. Title permitted. Any identification must be obscured for judging. A detailed description about the item may be displayed after judging. Size to be not less than A5 and not more than A3. The paints used must contain beeswax. First: £10, Second: £7, Third: £5.
47. Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit of Needlecraft, which may include lace and crochet, relating to bees or beekeeping. The back of the work must be accessible for inspection. Title permitted. A detailed description of the item may be be displayed after judging. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. (Open to individuals only) First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Rule 22) (Endowed by Mrs C Wilkinson)
Dimensions must be stated on entry form. Display area must not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x2ft).
48. A display of Home-produced Products containing Honey and/or Beeswax. Each item labelled for information. Display dimensions must not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). All displays to be a minimum of 6 different, and maximum of 10 items containing honey and/or beeswax. All containers will be opened for judging. Decorative materials may be used. First: The Jill Foster Memorial Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by the late Mrs RE Clark MBE)
Class 48 is a good class for the encouragement of home craft and artistry. The display should include items in which honey and/or beeswax plays an important part, selected from Chutney, Pickles, Honey Vinegar, Conserves, Mustard, Preserves, Potions, Lotions, Cough cures, Cosmetics, Polishes and non-alcoholic honey drinks. (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 labels including name and address must be used. (Rule 23 applies) Dimensions must be stated on entry form, but not to exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft) in area. Judges will taste the honey. (Rule 8 does not apply)
50. A Practical Invention by the Exhibitor directly related to bees or beekeeping (No live bees). Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. Awards of Merit may be given. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. Written explanation of exhibit, exempt from Rule 4. First: The HJ Wadey Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
The judges will be looking for genuine innovation rather than minor variations on old ideas.
51. Any Decorative or Artistic Exhibit except Needlecraft, relating to bees or beekeeping. Which may be commissioned. Exhibits previously awarded a cash prize at the National Honey Show are excluded. (Open to individuals only.) First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. The required display area must not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). Brief description of exhibit is permitted. See Rule 22
▲ PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASSES, VIDEOS, ESSAYS (See Rules 1, 3a and 12)
(NHS members free. Non members 50p each entry). Digital Images are permitted.
All exhibits must have been taken, but not necessarily processed, by the entrant. The subject should be connected with bees or beekeeping. Any number of entries may be made in each class. Each exhibit, properly mounted, shall be 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.
Transparencies or prints previously entered at National Honey Show, whether prize winners or not, may not be entered in the same class.
The class label must be placed on the front of the mount.
Whatever other conditions apply to these classes, the copyright will remain with the exhibitor. Where sponsors may take copies, the originals will be returned to the exhibitor as soon as practical after the show.
Classes 55 and 62 are sponsored by the BBKA. Copies of cash winning entries will be given to the sponsor. Class 55 items will be placed in the BBKA Library. BBKA will have the right to publish cash prize winning entries.
Classes 55 and 56 may include music. Competitors need to comply with copyright regulations. An entry being awarded a prize does not imply that the National Honey Show is satisfied that the exhibit complies with regulations. An exhibit that incorporates any music, other than any that has been specially composed, should be accompanied by an authorisation certificate number.
Classes 57 to 60 are sponsored by Bee Craft Ltd. Copies of cash winning entries will be given to the sponsor with a view to publication in that Journal. In the case of digitally produced images the digital files must be submitted with the entry.
Mount size. For prints any colour of card may be used that has maximum size A4 – 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 title and degree of magnification. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
55. ▲ Set of Digital Images. Between 12 and 24 in number to illustrate “Taking and Hiving a Swarm ” in a form suitable for a lecture. The images must be in ‘jpeg’ format at an appropriate resolution on a CD-format or DVD-format optical disk suitable for use on a domestic computer system. The set may be accompanied by an appropriate commentary which can be either a written or typed/printed script or recorded on tape. PowerPoint (or other) integrated ‘presentations’ are NOT permitted. Please state the number of images in the set on your entry form. First: £25; Second: £20; Third: £15. (Sponsor: The British Beekeepers' Association). The subject for 2012 is “Making an Artificial Swarm”
56. Video, CD or DVD on a Beekeeping Subject. VHS, CD or DVD format. Duration 10 to 15 minutes. To be judged on its production quality and interest. First: £25, Second: £20; Third: £15. (Sponsor: Guildford Division, Surrey BKA who will receive a copy of the winning entry for local use).
57. Colour Transparency, not close-up. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Sponsor: Bee Craft)
58. Colour Transparency Close-up or Macro. 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. “Disastrous Beekeeping Purchases” (Three copies to be sent to the convenor as advised after your entry has been acknowledged.) (See Rules 1& 3). First: £20; Second: £10; Third: £5. (Sponsor: The British Beekeepers’ Association) The subject for 2012 is “A funny thing happened at the apiary”
GIFT CLASSES Nos. 71 – 88 (No entry fee)
HONEY
The Mrs. BW Hamlin Cup will be awarded for the best entry in Classes 71-76. In addition, for Classes 71-79, Freeman & Harding Ltd. will donate vouchers for goods to the value of £10 (1st) and £5 (2nd) prize winners.
71. Two Jars Light. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
72. Two Jars Medium. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
73. Two Jars Dark. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
74. Two Jars Ling Heather. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 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 7).
78. Container of Cut Comb, labelled as for sale. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Rule 23 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)
BEESWAX
81. Six 27g (l oz) Blocks, matching in all respects. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
(See Rule 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).
CONFECTIONERY
Exhibits in classes 84-87 must be displayed on paper plates in plastic bags and will be transferred, after judging, to white cardboard cake boxes.
84. Honey Fruit Cake. Exhibits must be made to this recipe:-
Ingredients: 200g/7oz self raising flour, 175g/6oz honey, 110g/4oz butter, 175g/6oz sultanas, 2 medium eggs, 110g/4oz. glace cherries (halved).
Preparation: Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F /gas mark 4. Cream butter and honey together. Beat eggs well and add them alternately with sifted flour then fold in sultanas and cherries. A little milk may be added if necessary. Bake in a buttered circular tin, 6½-7½ inches in diameter for approximately 1½ hours. Timing is for conventional ovens and is a guide only as appliances vary.
First: Dewey Cake Cup and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2
85. 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, ½tsp baking soda.
Method: Grease loaf tin. Stone and chop dates and pour boiling water.over them, allow to 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 be submitted. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
87. Six Small Honey Biscuits or Cookies. Not in paper cases. Recipe to be submitted. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
Note: The recipes of those entries receiving awards in classes 86 and 87 may be published in the following years' schedules at the discretion of the Committee. Only cakes and buns receiving an award will be displayed together with names of all entrants.
88. Honey Sweets and/or Chocolates 454g (l lb.) box (Gross weight). Box should have transparent lid or covering. First: £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2. (Endowed by CS Mence)
JUNIOR CLASSES to be the unaided work of the entrant (No entry fee)
91. Any Artistic, Decorative, Interesting or Instructive Exhibit, relating to Bees or Beekeeping (Open to individuals only who are under 16 years of age on the first day of the show). A written explanation of the exhibit is permitted, exempt from Rule 8. Dimensions not to exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). Please state dimensions on entry form. 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 School Apiary. Entry forms must be accompanied by a list of the signatures of the children taking part in the apiary, and be made in the name of the school and signed by the Instructor.
First: School Apiary Shield and Equipment to the value of £10; Second: Equipment to the value of £7; Third: Equipment to the value of £5. The Equipment, which can be chosen by the winners, will be presented by Messrs. EH Thorne of Wragby.
93. "An Illustrated Beekeeping Note Book for the Active Season" kept and entered by an individual under the age of 16 on the first day of the show (each entrant must state age on Note Book). First: McKenna Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. Where entries are of sufficient merit and the number exceeds 20 a further prize may be awarded and again, if there are more than 30 entries, an additional prize. (Endowed by E. McCormick)
94. Composite Class for Schools. Three jars of extracted Honey, any one colour; One comb of Honey, any size, suitable for extracting or One Section or One piece of Cut Comb, and One Piece of beeswax, weight between 200-255g (7 and 9 ounces). List of Signatures as for Class 92. First: Tollington Shield and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Bedfordshire Beekeepers’ Association).
95. An exhibition by Schools of School Beecraft showing the educational value of beekeeping in schools. The exhibit is limited to table space of 600mm x 1800mm (2ft x 6ft). Each exhibit must be self-contained, the Exhibitors providing any backing required; this must not exceed 1500mm (5ft) in height above the table. Vertical supports for such backing may be clamped to the tabling. Senior First: BBKA Schools Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
Junior First: Rolt Trophy and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
MISS EE AVEY BEM, NDB, MEMORIAL CLASS (No entry fee)
96. Open to exhibitors aged between 12 and 25 years. (Age to be stated on Entry Form and will be displayed with entries). One jar clear honey PLUS one jar Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set honey. First: ‘Gold Medal’ and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by Miss Avey Memorial Fund).
NATIONAL HONEY SHOW CLASSES
Open only to Members of National Honey Show
HONEY NHS members free entry.
101. Two Jars Light. First: £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 7 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 7)
111. Two Jars Ling Heather blend extracted, Naturally Crystallised (Not stirred). First:£10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
BEESWAX
112. 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 11.)
113. Dry (one bottle). First: Millennium Punch Bowl and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
114. Sweet (one bottle). First: Ison Quaich and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
COUNTY CLASSES
Kent Beekeepers' Association
Open only to members of Beekeeping Associations in Kent
(Kent BKA, Medway BKA, Dover BKA and Thanet BKA)
HONEY (50p 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 7.)
126. One Comb of Honey, any size, suitable for extracting. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
(See Rule 7). Smith Cup open to award in this class.
BEESWAX (50p 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 (50p entry) (See Rule 11)
129. Dry, (one bottle). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
130. Sweet, (one bottle). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
The Coronation Mead Mazer will be awarded for the best entry in Classes 129 or 130.
GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)
131. One Jar Liquid, any colour. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
132. One Jar, Naturally Crystallised or Soft Set. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
NOVICES (no entry fee)
Open to any Member of a Beekeeping Association in Kent who has never won a cash prize for Honey at the National Honey Show.
133. Two Jars (any colour). First: Bee Cup and £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
Surrey Beekeepers' Association
Open only to Members of the Surrey Beekeepers' Association whose Bees are in the County or within one mile of the 1964 County Boundary
HONEY (50p 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 or Crystallized. First: Lawrence Cup and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
147. Two Containers Cut Comb, (free from Ling). First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (See Rule 7.)
148. One Comb suitable for extracting. First: Hood Chalice and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (See Rule 7)
BEESWAX (50p entry)
149. One piece not less than 425g (15 oz.), not more than 480g (17oz) and not less than 25mm (1 in.) thick. First: Certificate and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4
150. Not less than 425g (15 oz) and not more than 480g (l7oz) in 8 or 16 moulded pieces. First: Silver Jubilee Bowl, Certificate and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (Exempt from Rule 4)
MEAD (50p entry) (See Rule 11)
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' Associations
Open only to Members of the Sussex Beekeepers' Association
and to Members of the West Sussex Beekeepers' Association
HONEY (50p 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.
166. Two Containers of Cut Comb. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2. (See Rule 7.)
167. One Comb of any size, suitable for extracting. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2. (See Rule 7).
GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)
168. One Jar Clear, any colour. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
BEESWAX (50p 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 (50p entry) (See Rule 11.)
170. One Bottle. First: PJ. Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.
NOVICES (50p entry)
Open to any Member of either Association who has never won a first prize for Honey at the National Honey Show.
171. Two Jars any Colour or Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: Berry Cup and £5, Second: £3; Third: £2.
Essex Beekeepers' Association
Open only to Members of the Essex Beekeepers' Association
HONEY (50p entry)
181. One Shallow Comb suitable for Extracting. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
182. Two Jars Light. First: £6; Second £4; Third: £2.
183. Two Jars Medium. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2
184. Two Jars Dark. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
185. Three Jars of different Honeys, any combination, e.g. Light, Medium, Dark or Clear, Soft Set, Crystallised. (Rule 8 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 7.)
GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)
189. One Jar Liquid, any colour. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
BEESWAX (50p 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 (50p entry) (See Rule 11.)
193. Dry, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
194. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
Federation of Middlesex Beekeepers' Associations
Open only to Members of the Federation of Middlesex Beekeepers' Associations
HONEY (50p 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 7.)
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 (50p entry)
209. One piece between 200-255g (7oz - 9oz), not less than l3mm (½ in) thick. First: Frazer Cup and £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.
MEAD (50p entry) (See Rule 11.)
210. Dry, one Bottle. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.
211. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £5; Second: £3; Third: £2.
Buckinghamshire Beekeepers' Association
Open only to Members of Bucks County Beekeepers' Association
HONEY (50p 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 8 does not apply) First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2
227. One Frame of Honey for Extraction or Cut Comb (Unwired for the latter). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
MEAD (50p entry) (See Rule 11.)
228. Sweet, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
229. Dry, one Bottle. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
BEESWAX (50p 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 (50p 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, 7oz self raising flour, 1 tbsp water or milk.
Method: Place butter, sugar, honey and water into a saucepan and heat until the fat has melted, stirring all the time. Remove pan from heat and allow contents to cool to blood 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 in oven 180ºC/350º F/ Gas Mark 4) until risen and firm to touch. Present cake on clean round white paper plate within clear plastic wrapper. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
London Beekeepers’ Association
Although the prize money is sponsored by LBKA these classes are open to any beekeeper who has colonies within the area enclosed by the M25. (50p 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 8 does not apply) First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
National Trust Classes
Open to Apiaries sited on National Trust Properties and managed through the Bee Part of It initiative. Honey presented must comply with the National Honey Show rules. Jars and contents, 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.
Also see Rules and Regulations and Guidance for Exhibitors.
