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Schedule Of Classes Continued 101-243

For Rules and Regulations see pages 21-23 of the 2008 printed schedule.
For details of cups, trophies and other awards see pages 10-13 of the 2008 printed schedule.
Unless otherwise stated, all exhibits will be staged by Committee Members or Stewards.
Classes 1-96

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW CLASSES

Open only to Members of National Honey Show

Class No.
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 SoftSet First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
106. Two Jars Ling Heather. First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note 7)
107. One Section Free from Ling Heather First: £10; Second: £7; Third: £5.
108. One Section 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 the Kent Beekeepers' Association

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 (not stirred) or Soft Set. First: £6, Second: £4, Third: £2.
125. Two Containers of Cut Comb, free from Ling. First: £6, Second: £4, Third: £2. (SeeRule 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.

MEAD (50p entry) (See Rule 11)
128. Dry, (one bottle). First: £6, Second: £4, Third: £2.
129. Sweet, (one bottle). First: £6, Second: £4, Third: £2.

The Coronation Mead Mazer will be awarded for the best entry in Classes 128 or 129.

GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)
130. One Jar Liquid, any colour First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
131. One Jar, Naturally Crystallised (not stirred) or Soft Set First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

NOVICES (no entry fee)
Open to any Member of the Kent Beekeepers' Association who has never won a cash prize for Honey at the National Honey Show.
132. 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 (not stirred) or Soft Set, (free from Heather) 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; SecondS: £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 (not stirred) 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. Two Containers of Cut Comb. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. (See Rule 7.)
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.

GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)
230. One Jar, Liquid any colour, or Naturally Crystallised (not stirred) or Soft Set. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.

BEESWAX (50p entry)
231. One piece between 200-255g (7oz- 9oz). First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
232. One sheet of foundation, wired and mounted in a frame. Size B.S. Deep or larger. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2.
233. Two Matching Beeswax Candles. One to be lit by the Judge. First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. (Sponsor: Mr & Mrs KB Showler ) (See Guidance Notes).

London Beekeepers’ Association

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

(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

Classes 1-96

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