Pollination by bees is important for genetic sustainability. It’s estimated that beekeeping services contribute over £650m to the UK economy alone*. The harvest from honey bees of honey, pollen, wax and propolis has nutritional, craft, manufacturing, and medical applications.
The National Honey Show is the Premier International Honey Show attracting exhibits from all over the World, together with a lecture convention, workshop programme and trade show. The Honey Show is now in its 89th year and is amongst the top events supporting beekeepers in the UK.
The National Honey Show are looking for Sponsorship to help fund the lecture programme and lecture videos in future years.
Current sponsors
- Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers
- C B Dennis Trust
- Abelo
- BIBBA
- Bucks County Beekeeping Association
- Surrey Beekeepers Association
- Sussex Beekeepers Association
- Reigate Beekeepers Association
- The Jockey Club
- The Blaxland Family, John Chapple and Bernard Diaper
The National Honey Show thanks our or long term sponsors:
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Filming and production of Keynote Speaker Lectures, which are posted on the internet and are free to beekeepers worldwide as part of our outreach commitment to furthering honey bee education
- Speaker and Lecturers, including transport and accommodation
- Production and distribution of the Show programme
- AV Services for lectures and workshops
- Venue Hire
- Exciting Friday educational programme for pre-booked school / youth group parties
The National Honey Show attracts over 3000 visitors over the 3 days and is entirely run by volunteers. A core team of 15 people run the Show, with over 150 others helping on show days, set up and clearing away. Planning for the Show never stops, as soon as one has finished, work starts on the next.
Sponsorship is needed to help keep the Show in its current venue and to maintian the highest educational standards. Lecturers, judges and workshop leaders are invited from across the globe, their flights, accommodation and fees are necessary expenses that need to be covered.
The quality of the Show attracts exhibitors and visitors from around the World who come to learn new skills and techniques. Many are not able to visit the Show, to support them and beekeepers around the world, the lectures are filmed and produced for viewing on the internet.
The main lecture programme has been filmed since 2007. The lectures are released on the National Honey Show Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/
Other areas of financial support that would help us run the Show include AV costs, venue hire, support for events for children, prize money, and trophy engraving.
We would also appreciate support with marketing and advertising expertise as well as accountancy and financial advice.
If you are interested in learning more, would like to sponsor or attend of our events, please contact Bob Maurer, sponsorship@honeyshow.co.uk or telephone 07740 707500.