National Honey Show News

Only 244 days before the next National Honey Show 25th - 27th October 2012.

06/11/2011 - 2012 Schedule
The 2012 Schedule will not be published until August 2012.

30/10/2011 - Feedback Form
Help us make the National Honey Show even better next year by telling us what you thought of the facilities, lectures and workshops by visiting our Online Feedback Form.

30/10/2011 - Class 55 Set of Digital Images
Class 55 Slide Show (50 images)

29/10/2011 17:11 - Final Slide Show of the Day
Saturday 29th October 2011 Pm - at the show looking round (62 images)

29/10/2011 12:24 - Saturday AM Slide Show
Saturday 29th October 2011 Am - at the show looking round (31 images)

29/10/2011 10:02 - Friday PM Slide show
Friday 28th October 2011 Pm - at the the show looking round (21 images)

28/10/2011 16:17 - Results of the Competitive Classes
Annual Results 2011

28/10/2011 14:46 - Friday Morning at the Show
Friday 28th October 2011 Am - at the show looking round (56 images)

27/10/2011 16:18 - Show Opens to the Public
Thursday 27th October 2011 Pm - show opens its doors (70 images)

27/10/2011 11:17 - Judging Slide Show
Thursday 27th October 2011 Am - judging (41 images)

26/10/2011 15:14 - First Slide Show
Wednesday 26th October 2011 - setting up day (27 images)

26/10/2011 - Booking Workshops
Download current status on what workshops are full or have spaces Download Current Status [5KB PDF].

26/10/2011 - Make Your Own Skep
Due to illness Workshop "Make Your Own Skep part 1/2" will be by Nic Menan replacing Martin Buckle.

25/10/2011 - Last Minute Change to Lectures
Thursday 27th October 4:00pm Tom Seeley - Honey Bee Democracy (replacing Keld Brandstrup - Queen Bee Development: A look at commercial Queen rearing).
Friday 28th October 11:30am Tom Seeley - The thirst of the hive (replacing Keld Brandstrup - The Buckfast Story- Selecting the Best).

23/10/2011 - New Online Feedback Form
Help us make the National Honey Show even better next year by telling us what you thought of the facilities, lectures and workshops by visiting our Online Feedback Form.

23/10/2011 - Follow us on Twitter (@nathoneyshow)
http://twitter.com/nathoneyshow

20/10/2011 - Michael Duggan
It is with great sadness that I have to report that Mike Duggan a strong support of the National has died peacefully at his home in Ireland. I have received the following from Bob Duggan confirming funeral details: There will a service of Thanksgiving for the life of Michael Duggan on Wednesday 26th October at 1.00pm at St Matthew’s Church, Redhill. It will be followed by an internment of his ashes at Redstone Cemetery around 2pm. Arrangements for after the service will be announced in Church. There is a coffee shop (and toilets!) behind the Church. The Church is in Station Rd, Redhill, RH1 1DL, and the Cemetery is a mile away in Philanthropic Rd, RH1 4DG. Lifts to the Cemetery will be available. No flowers please; donations to RNLI.

19/10/2011 - Beekeeping in Greece
Photo exhibition at next week's National Honey Show.

19/10/2011 - Workshops few places remaining
Places are still available for the following workshops:
Thursday 27th October
BBKA Module – Exam Technique - Val Francis
Preparing honey for the show bench - Peter Schollick
The Art of Honey & Wax Displays for Show - Jill Tinsley
Friday 28th October
Sections / Frames to the show case - Terry Clare (AM)
Honey Judging Technique - Peter Matthews & Enid Brown (AM)
BBKA Module – Basic Assessment - Tom Salter (AM)
Legal Requirements for Liability and Fire Risk Assessments - Andy Pedley (Lunch time)
Saturday 29th October
BBKA Module 1, Margaret Thomas, few places only (AM)
Legal Requirements for Liability and Fire Risk Assessments - Andy Pedley (Lunch time)
Preparing honey for the show bench - Peter Schollick (PM)
Sections / Frames to the show case - Terry Clare (PM)
More details and how to book: Lectures and Workshops.

17/10/2011 - Live cam and chat during the show
http://honeyshow.camstreams.com

16/10/2011 - Trade Stands
There is no charge for the public to access the Traders Hall during the duration of the show.
Download the 2011 Traders Floor Plan PDF [Prints to 2 A4 page 280KB PDF] (provided by Northern Bee Books).

17/10/2011 - Peter Springall
It is with great sadness that I have to report Peter Springall has died after suffering a stroke. Peter was the Show Supervisor for many years. Peter will be sadly missed by his many friends. Peter’s funeral will be on Wednesday 19th October at 10.30am at St William of York Catholic Church, 4 Brockley Park, SE23 1PS. The Rev. Francis Capener is taking the service. After the service the cortege will pass by Kent House Allotments en route to Hither Green Cemetery, Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP for the burial at 12.00pm and afterwards to Kent House Allotments for refreshments. No flowers please but donations if desired to Bees for Development or The Stroke Association, to be sent to The Funeral Centre, 43-47 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4AS. The only flowers that will on the coffin will be a 'BEE' and flowers from Kent House Allotment. Steven Turner

 

29/08/2011 - Now on Facebook
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21/08/2011 - New Website + New Server
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4/08/2011 - Errors in Printed Show Schedule
Dates on page 6 should say 2011 not 2010 otherwise correct. Website correct.

13/08/2011 - 2011 Show Schedules Posted to Members
Helpers were Clive, Joan Johnson, Christa and Pat Bristow for a day when we mailed 706 between the 5 of us. The previous day 124 Life members. The next day Sandra's husband Ian helped with the affiliates another 480 and the 180 to traders. 1490 in all.

07/05/2011 - To Secretaries of all Beekeeping Associations
Our Offer for New Beekeepers in 2011. In 2011, we are inviting all those, who have joined your Association since 1st August last year, to attend the National Honey Show on the day of their choice at the reduced rate of £5.00 (instead of the new daily admission charge of £15.00). On that day they will be able to see the exhibits, visit the Trade Hall, attend lectures and workshops, although workshops must be pre-booked. Download More Information How This Works [20KB PDF]

18/01/2011 - The Ship Hotel at Weybridge are holding 30 rooms for the National Honey Show
Due to the increase of the VAT the price this year is £78 for double/twin room and £68 for a single, these prices include breakfast. These are corporate prices. To book your room you need to telephone 01932 848364 ext 513 quoting BEE2011, you will need to hold the room on your credit or debit card. www.shiphotel.co.uk

01/12/10 - 2011 Venue and Dates Confirmed
Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th October at St George's College.