NBKA
HONEY SHOW
Honey Show
Saturday 19th October 2024
Lowdham Village Hall NG14 7BD
Another great show to display the seasons work
Please contact our show secretary Simon Croson if you wish to volunteer or have any queries about the Honey Show
[email protected]
Entries to be in and on the bench by 11Am. Judging to start by 11.15am.
Please email your completed entry form to simon prior to the day and bring a copy with you on the day
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Classes (Updated for 2023 Show)
1. Two 454g (1lb) jars of light honey.
2. Two 454g (1lb) jars of medium honey.
3. Two 454g (1lb) jars of dark honey.
4. Two 454g (1lb) jars of granulated honey.
5. Two 454g (1lb) jars of soft-set honey.
6. Two 454g (1lb) jars of heather or heather blend honey. 6a New Class for 2024 Two 454g (1lb) Jars of Chunk honey
7. Two containers of cut comb approximately 227g (8oz).
8. One deep or shallow frame for extraction. Must not be granulated.
9. Six 28g (1oz) matching blocks of wax
10. One block of wax, not patterned, at least 454g (1lb.) weight and at least 25mm (1 Inch) in thickness
10a New class for 2024 A moulded beeswax candle displayed on a simple heat proof stand
11. One bottle of dry mead, any type, in a standard clear 750ml glass bottle with a flanged stopper of cork or plastic material
12. One bottle of sweet mead, any type, in a standard clear 750ml glass bottle with a flanged stopper of cork or plastic material
13. Honey beer, any style, although must have honey as an ingredient, 2 bottles minimum 330ml, not commercially available.
14. Honey cake. Exhibits must be made from the supplied recipe. Note that the recipe may change each year.
15. Honey dainties not exceeding 227g (8oz), judged on novelty. This is a class based on small cakes (any recipe), decorated with a bee related theme. The recipe ingredients must be supplied along with the entry.
16. Honey preserves. 1 jar of jam or preserve with honey. The recipe ingredients must be supplied along with the entry.
17. A display relating to bees or beekeeping, base not to exceed 46 x 33 cm (18 x 13 inches)
18. A photograph connected to bees or beekeeping, only 1 print per entry, minimum size of print 150mm x 100 mm (6 x 4 inches) mounted on a card no bigger than A4 11.7 x 8.3 inches or 297mm x 210mm
19. Written Article - This is a written article that could be included in an edition of BeeMaster. A maximum of 1,000 words and can include diagrams and photographs. This is to be submitted electronically and must be received by the show secretary by the Wednesday prior to the show. This class will be judged by the editor of BeeMaster.
20. Beginners/Novice class, Two 454g (1lb) jars of honey. Open to beekeepers who have not entered a honey show previously or won an award at any honey show.
21. New class for 2024 Black jar class – any honey is a 1 lb jar that will be judged on taste and aroma only, the jar is to be enclosed in a black card band, supplied at the show.
1. Two 454g (1lb) jars of light honey.
2. Two 454g (1lb) jars of medium honey.
3. Two 454g (1lb) jars of dark honey.
4. Two 454g (1lb) jars of granulated honey.
5. Two 454g (1lb) jars of soft-set honey.
6. Two 454g (1lb) jars of heather or heather blend honey. 6a New Class for 2024 Two 454g (1lb) Jars of Chunk honey
7. Two containers of cut comb approximately 227g (8oz).
8. One deep or shallow frame for extraction. Must not be granulated.
9. Six 28g (1oz) matching blocks of wax
10. One block of wax, not patterned, at least 454g (1lb.) weight and at least 25mm (1 Inch) in thickness
10a New class for 2024 A moulded beeswax candle displayed on a simple heat proof stand
11. One bottle of dry mead, any type, in a standard clear 750ml glass bottle with a flanged stopper of cork or plastic material
12. One bottle of sweet mead, any type, in a standard clear 750ml glass bottle with a flanged stopper of cork or plastic material
13. Honey beer, any style, although must have honey as an ingredient, 2 bottles minimum 330ml, not commercially available.
14. Honey cake. Exhibits must be made from the supplied recipe. Note that the recipe may change each year.
15. Honey dainties not exceeding 227g (8oz), judged on novelty. This is a class based on small cakes (any recipe), decorated with a bee related theme. The recipe ingredients must be supplied along with the entry.
16. Honey preserves. 1 jar of jam or preserve with honey. The recipe ingredients must be supplied along with the entry.
17. A display relating to bees or beekeeping, base not to exceed 46 x 33 cm (18 x 13 inches)
18. A photograph connected to bees or beekeeping, only 1 print per entry, minimum size of print 150mm x 100 mm (6 x 4 inches) mounted on a card no bigger than A4 11.7 x 8.3 inches or 297mm x 210mm
19. Written Article - This is a written article that could be included in an edition of BeeMaster. A maximum of 1,000 words and can include diagrams and photographs. This is to be submitted electronically and must be received by the show secretary by the Wednesday prior to the show. This class will be judged by the editor of BeeMaster.
20. Beginners/Novice class, Two 454g (1lb) jars of honey. Open to beekeepers who have not entered a honey show previously or won an award at any honey show.
21. New class for 2024 Black jar class – any honey is a 1 lb jar that will be judged on taste and aroma only, the jar is to be enclosed in a black card band, supplied at the show.
Rules Updated September 2023
These show rules are in line with National Honey Show rules to help prepare members of the NBKA for entering shows further afield.
All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor unless stated and in all honey classes the exhibits must be honey produced by the exhibitors’ own bees. No two persons may exhibit the product of the same apiary in any class, other than in a partnership.
No labels or markings shall be on the exhibits other than the labels provided by the show secretary.
Anyone may enter more than one entry in a class, unless stated, but shall not be awarded more than one award in any one class.
All extracted honey shall be presented in matching standard 1lb squat jars with matching standard metal caps, there should be no gap visible between the top of the honey and the lid closure. The exhibitors’ label, supplied on the day of the show, should be fixed 10-15mm from the base of the jar.
The use of grading glasses (available at the show) is recommended to ensure the exhibit is in the correct class for light, medium and dark honey.
Cut comb honey must be presented in commercial cut comb containers. The exhibitors’ label should be fixed on the lid in the bottom right-hand corner of the crystal comb container or on the lid and front right hand side of the traditional cut comb container.
Frames of honey should be presented in traditional presentation cases that allow both sides of the comb to be viewed and must also be bee proof. The exhibitors’ labels should be fixed on the front top right-hand corner of the frame case (on the wood) and one label on the top of the frame.
Cast Wax must be cast by the exhibitor and presented on a white paper plate (Supplied at the show) and enclosed in a see-through bag (also supplied at the show). The exhibitors’ label should be fixed on the base of the wax cakes in addition to a label being on the presentation plate or on the plate for the set of wax blocks.
Wax candles must be presented on a suitable stand; candles may be lit for judging. The exhibitors’ label should be fixed 25mm from the base of the candle or on the base for patterned candles.
Mead must be presented in 750ml plain clear glass, punted, bottles with corks that are removeable without the need for a corkscrew and filled to approx 15mm from the base of the cork stopper. The exhibitors’ label should be fixed approx. 25mm from the base of the bottle.
Photographs must be at least 150mm x 100mm (6x4 inches) and mounted on a card no more than 210mm x 297mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) with the exhibitors’ label on the card mount in the top right-hand corner.
Where a weight is stated i.e. cut comb and wax exhibits the weight tolerance is + - 10% of the stated weight.
Cakes and confectionary must be presented on a plate and contained within a plastic bag (bags and plates will be supplied at the show). The ingredients, handwritten or typed, for cakes, dainties, preserves and confectionary must be provided on a separate card/paper to accompany the exhibit. The honey used in these recipes does not have to be the honey from the exhibitors’ own bees.
Labels for all entries will be issued on and at the day of the honey show, staging tables will be provided to allow exhibitors to prepare their exhibits and affix lables.
All reasonable care will be taken of the exhibits but the show committee or any other person shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage sustained either to the exhibits, exhibitors, or their property.
No exhibit may be removed or interfered with by any person other than the show committee members or the judge during the show. Exhibits should not be touched or interfered with after the show until they are returned to the exhibitor.
The Judges’ decision is final in all respects.
There are no entry fees payable for entry into the NBKA honey show and no monetary prizes, prizes are awarded by the judge in the form of an award card – 1st 2nd 3rd HC C which also are attributed with respective points, 5,4,3,2 and one. Points are accumulated for specific trophies.
Trophies are awarded as follows:
Fred Richardson tankard - The Best exhibit in the show (if the show has more than 100 entries, a National Honey Show Blue Ribbon can be awarded)
The Herrod Hempsall Cup – The most points in the show.
The Alan Lewis Memorial Trophy – The Best Heather Honey
Bartel Memorial Cup - The Best granulated honey.
William Marshall Cup - Moist points awarded in the wax classes.
The Moorgreen Cup – The Best Exhibit in show at the Annual Honey Show
Albert Scoffins - Most points gained in the preserves, baking and dainty classes.
The Photography cup – the best Photograph.
Novice trophy - The Best exhibit in the Beginners classes.
The NBKA Display Trophy - The Best display.
It is the responsibility of the trophy winners to ensure the safe return of each trophy won prior to the following years show, in addition all trophies must be returned clean and polished.
Please enter and enjoy the show in the spirit intended and use it to grow yourself as a beekeeper and with a view to possibly gaining confidence and experience to visit and compete in other shows, there are lots about to enjoy and learn from.
S A Croson
Show Secretary 2024
These show rules are in line with National Honey Show rules to help prepare members of the NBKA for entering shows further afield.
All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor unless stated and in all honey classes the exhibits must be honey produced by the exhibitors’ own bees. No two persons may exhibit the product of the same apiary in any class, other than in a partnership.
No labels or markings shall be on the exhibits other than the labels provided by the show secretary.
Anyone may enter more than one entry in a class, unless stated, but shall not be awarded more than one award in any one class.
All extracted honey shall be presented in matching standard 1lb squat jars with matching standard metal caps, there should be no gap visible between the top of the honey and the lid closure. The exhibitors’ label, supplied on the day of the show, should be fixed 10-15mm from the base of the jar.
The use of grading glasses (available at the show) is recommended to ensure the exhibit is in the correct class for light, medium and dark honey.
Cut comb honey must be presented in commercial cut comb containers. The exhibitors’ label should be fixed on the lid in the bottom right-hand corner of the crystal comb container or on the lid and front right hand side of the traditional cut comb container.
Frames of honey should be presented in traditional presentation cases that allow both sides of the comb to be viewed and must also be bee proof. The exhibitors’ labels should be fixed on the front top right-hand corner of the frame case (on the wood) and one label on the top of the frame.
Cast Wax must be cast by the exhibitor and presented on a white paper plate (Supplied at the show) and enclosed in a see-through bag (also supplied at the show). The exhibitors’ label should be fixed on the base of the wax cakes in addition to a label being on the presentation plate or on the plate for the set of wax blocks.
Wax candles must be presented on a suitable stand; candles may be lit for judging. The exhibitors’ label should be fixed 25mm from the base of the candle or on the base for patterned candles.
Mead must be presented in 750ml plain clear glass, punted, bottles with corks that are removeable without the need for a corkscrew and filled to approx 15mm from the base of the cork stopper. The exhibitors’ label should be fixed approx. 25mm from the base of the bottle.
Photographs must be at least 150mm x 100mm (6x4 inches) and mounted on a card no more than 210mm x 297mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) with the exhibitors’ label on the card mount in the top right-hand corner.
Where a weight is stated i.e. cut comb and wax exhibits the weight tolerance is + - 10% of the stated weight.
Cakes and confectionary must be presented on a plate and contained within a plastic bag (bags and plates will be supplied at the show). The ingredients, handwritten or typed, for cakes, dainties, preserves and confectionary must be provided on a separate card/paper to accompany the exhibit. The honey used in these recipes does not have to be the honey from the exhibitors’ own bees.
Labels for all entries will be issued on and at the day of the honey show, staging tables will be provided to allow exhibitors to prepare their exhibits and affix lables.
All reasonable care will be taken of the exhibits but the show committee or any other person shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage sustained either to the exhibits, exhibitors, or their property.
No exhibit may be removed or interfered with by any person other than the show committee members or the judge during the show. Exhibits should not be touched or interfered with after the show until they are returned to the exhibitor.
The Judges’ decision is final in all respects.
There are no entry fees payable for entry into the NBKA honey show and no monetary prizes, prizes are awarded by the judge in the form of an award card – 1st 2nd 3rd HC C which also are attributed with respective points, 5,4,3,2 and one. Points are accumulated for specific trophies.
Trophies are awarded as follows:
Fred Richardson tankard - The Best exhibit in the show (if the show has more than 100 entries, a National Honey Show Blue Ribbon can be awarded)
The Herrod Hempsall Cup – The most points in the show.
The Alan Lewis Memorial Trophy – The Best Heather Honey
Bartel Memorial Cup - The Best granulated honey.
William Marshall Cup - Moist points awarded in the wax classes.
The Moorgreen Cup – The Best Exhibit in show at the Annual Honey Show
Albert Scoffins - Most points gained in the preserves, baking and dainty classes.
The Photography cup – the best Photograph.
Novice trophy - The Best exhibit in the Beginners classes.
The NBKA Display Trophy - The Best display.
It is the responsibility of the trophy winners to ensure the safe return of each trophy won prior to the following years show, in addition all trophies must be returned clean and polished.
Please enter and enjoy the show in the spirit intended and use it to grow yourself as a beekeeper and with a view to possibly gaining confidence and experience to visit and compete in other shows, there are lots about to enjoy and learn from.
S A Croson
Show Secretary 2024