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Guidance For Exhibitors
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
For urgent and serious queries/problems immediately prior to, and
during the show, contact Staging Manager, Clive Watson Tel: 07771
990 034 or Peter Matthews Tel: 07743134963.
ENTRY FEES AND INCENTIVES
The appropriate entry
fee is stated at the beginning of each section, but please note the following
exemptions from the rules.
Overseas Exhibitors may pay their subscriptions and entry fees in sterling at the show to save on currency charges. Any prize money will be paid in sterling. It is regretted that any cups awarded may not leave the British Isles.
Junior Exhibitors who exhibit in the fully open classes are eligible for a Junior Incentive prize. A ‘Junior’ is an individual (or group) all under 16 years at the time of the show. The prize 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 in respect of the same class.
STANDARDSJudges expect the “National” high standard of exhibit and will make or withhold awards accordingly. The Judges’ referee will advise on any queries arising from the results. New exhibitors are advised to consult any relevant NHS Publications (see page 25)
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT AND DIMENSIONS
Metric measurements
are to the nearest practical equivalent of Imperial. Exhibitors will have
the advantage where there are slight discrepancies between the two scales.
With the many makes of honey jar available and their varying weights (up to 20g in some cases) the only way of the judge being certain that the jar contains 454g(1lb) of honey is if there is no air gap visible between the surface of the honey and the lower edge of the lid.
CANDLES
To be displayed flat. After judging these will be mounted by the stewards on to three thin stainless steel spikes on a fixed base which will be provided by and remain the property of the National Honey Show.
BOTTLE STOPPERS
Please note rule 11 regarding these. Only cork stoppers with white plastic flanges are to be used and these are widely available for purchase. Because these are difficult to acquire in some parts of the country there will be a supply available at the show for purchase.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITS
The exhibitor may position the class label on the reverse of any print entry. Staging will not involve the use any adhesive of any sort on the reverse of prints. Detailed instructions will be sent to each exhibitor with the appropriate class labels.
DELIVERY AND STAGING OF EXHIBITS
When
you arrive at the hall, you will find that tables have been provided
near the entrance to enable you to unpack your exhibits and do any final “touching
up”. However, it is not recommended that lids are changed, to avoid
exposing honey to the atmosphere of the hall. You must then collect your
entry form from the Entries Secretary and take it and your entries to the
reception tables where they will be checked in against your entry form and
passed to a steward. Except for specific classes indicated in the schedule,
all exhibits are staged by stewards who will be wearing cotton gloves whilst
handling them.
Any wooden or metal box in which exhibits are brought to the Show may be stored on the premises, but any cardboard boxes must be taken away.
GETTING EXHIBITS TO THE SHOW
Are you worried about getting your exhibits to the Show?
Send them by courier post to “Facilities” St George’s College, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2QS to arrive after Wed 22nd and before noon on Wed 29th October. Or else get in touch with E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd or Northern Bee Books, who have kindly offered to do your transporting for you, contact:
Paul Smith at E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd
Beehive Works
Market Rasen
Lincoln LN8 5 LA
Tel: 01673 858555
Email: Paul@thorne.co.uk
Jeremy Burbidge at Northern Bee Books
Scout Bottom Farm
Mytholmroyd
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire HX7 5JS
Tel: 01422 882751
Email: Jeremy@recordermail.demon.co.uk
PRIZES
Prize money, vouchers and prize cards will normally be available
for collection from the information stand from the second day of the show.
Winners of Cups and trophies are advised that these must be properly cared
for whilst in their possession. They are not insured by the Show.
POINTS AWARDS
Points totals are calculated on the following basis: 1st,
6 points; 2nd, 5 points; 3rd, 4 points, 4th and VHC, 3 points; HC, 2 points;
C, 1 point.
CHANGES TO SCHEDULE
▲ This symbol indicates
a new class or a change from last year’s schedule.
See Articles and NHS Publication for expert advice and guidance.
