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Schedule Of Classes 1-96
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 Continued 101-243
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, "Silver 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 the 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 "Silver 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 (not stirred) 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 jarsmust be uniform in size and shape. Lot marking required.(Rule 24 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 INCLUDING THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (No entry fee)
6. Two of Clear Honey (Gift). Jars 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: £20; Second: £14; 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.
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 each. 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
11. Two
Jars Light. First: Plender Cup
and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2. (Sponsor:
Cornwall BKA)
12. TwoJars Medium. First:
E.H. Thorne Trophy and £10; Second: £8; Third: £ 5; Fourth: £2.
(Sponsor: Cornwall BKA)
13. Two Jars Dark. First: £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 soft set). 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 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 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 Sections
Ling Heather. First: E. Graham Burtt
Cup and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (See Trophy Note
7) (Sponsor: Devon BKA)
21. Two 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 Sections
free from Ling Heather. First: The
M cCormick 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 ) (See Rule 7).
24.
One Comb any size. To be suitable for extracting.
First: £6; Second: £4; Third: £2. (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: "Silver 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: "Silver 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 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.
(Endowed by the late Mr. JW Holt)
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 placed 25mm (1 in) above the N.H.S. label.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES (NHS members
free. Non members 50p entry)
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.
(Sponsor: Mrs. J Purcell).
Dimensions must be stated on entry form. The display area that is required
must not to 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 to exceed 600mm x 600mm
(2ft x 2ft). Brief description of exhibit is permitted. See
Rule 23. (Sponsor: Dorset BKA).
46.▲ An Encaustic Painting presented
on a rigid mount, not framed. Title permitted. Any identification
must be obscured for judging. A detailed description about the item may be
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 relating to bees or beekeeping Title permitted.
A detailed description about 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 23)
Dimensions must be stated on entry form. Display
area must not to 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: £10; Second: £8; Third: £6. (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 24 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. (Endowed
by Mr BJS and Mrs C Mole)
The judges will be looking for genuine innovation
rather than minor variations on old ideas.
Note: A recent
change in Designs Law discontinued the certification of shows to enable
designs to be registered after they had been exhibited. Under the new legislation
a period of twelve months is allowed after the commencement of the Show
for an application to be filed to register a design that has been exhibited
at the Show. For Patents there is no change – to
protect an invention that is disclosed as an exhibit it is necessary to apply
for a Patent before the Show. David Lishman, a retired Patent and Trade Mark
Attorney, a member of The National Honey Show, offers free preliminary
advice without obligation to any intending exhibitor in Class 50 who may
wish to protect an invention or design that is to be exhibited. He may
be contacted by telephone on 01676 540411, not less than a month before
the date of the Show to allow time for any necessary action to be taken.
PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASSES,
VIDEOS, ESSAYS (See Rules 1, 3 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 8.7”). For transparencies, the mounts must
be 50mm x 50mm (2” x 2”)
54. Photomicrograph in colour or black/white. First: £10;
Second: £7; Third: £5.
55. ▲ Set of Digital Images. Between
12 and 24 in number to illustrate “….next, find the queen….” 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 2009 is “First Steps in
Beekeeping”
56. Video or DVD on a Beekeeping Subject. VHS
or DVD format. Duration 5 to 10 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. ▲ B.B.K.A. Essay Not more than
2000 words, excluding references. “The Magic of Beekeeping” (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 2009 is “The Art of Coarse Beekeeping”
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. 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 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)
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: Mr John Chandler, Harrogate, N. Yorkshire). (See Guidance
Notes).
▲ 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.
First: Dewey Cake Cup and £10; Second: £8; Third: £5; Fourth: £2
85. ▲ Honey Fruit Loaf. Exhibits
must be made from the following recipe :-
Ingredients: 150g/5 oz self raising flour, ½ level
tsp ground cinnamon, 60g/2 oz caster sugar, 90g/3 oz sultanas, 75g/2½ oz
clear honey, 30g/1 oz butter or margarine, 1 tbsp milk, 1 egg.
Method: Sieve flour with cinnamon. Add sugar and
fruit. Melt butter
or margarine with honey over low heat and stir into dry ingredients with beaten
egg and milk. Mix well and pour into greased and lined 500g/1lb loaf tin. Bake
at 150°C/300°F/Gas mark 2 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. ( Sponsor: Mrs EM 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 firstday 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 at the date 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. M cCormick)
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. Prizes
in gift vouchers. (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. Prizes in gift vouchers. 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: "Silver
Medal" and £10; Second: £7; Third: £5. (Endowed by
Miss Avey Memorial Fund).
Classes Continued 101-243
