Bees & Honey

for example, a display of wax flowers, sculpture, picture, decorative mould, not more than 300g

Matching in all respects, one to be lit by the judge (no flammable decoration other than beeswax).

To be labelled with the main flavour and exhibitor number, but with no other identifying marks.

To be displayed on a plain white paper plate, with doily and in a clear polythene bag. Cakes to be cut during judging.

Ingredients: 150 g butter; 100 g light soft brown sugar; 175 g clear honey; 15 ml water; 200 g self-raising flour; 2 eggs (Size 2).

Method: Grease and line a round cake tin 15-20 cm diameter (6-8 inch). Place sugar, butter, honey and water in a pan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Sift the flour over the surface and stir in. Beat well with a wooden spoon to remove lumps. Beat the eggs lightly then add to mixture distributing evenly. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake for 50 minutes at 180°C (350°F, Gas mark 4). Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes and then turn onto a wire rack to cool. Cooking time and temperature may vary to suit the type of oven used so have a trial run before the competition day.

Six pieces from the same recipe (each approx 50mm square) to be displayed on a plain white paper plate, with doily and in a clear polythene bag. Ingredients and method to be submitted.

exhibitors’ own choice of recipe, decorated with a beekeeping theme. Cake decoration to be judged. To be displayed on a plain white paper plate, with doily and in a clear polythene bag. The cake will not be cut during judging.

250g weight to be displayed on a plain white paper plate, with doily and in a clear polythene bag. Recipe: own choice of recipe. Ingredients and method to be submitted.

15cm x 10cm mounted on card. Title of photograph to be affixed centrally below the image and entry label to be adhered to the front top right corner of the mount. Photograph to have been taken by the exhibitor and not exhibited previously at the show.

pertaining to beekeeping up to A3 size including mount. Title of photographs to be affixed centrally below the images, and entry label to be adhered to the front top right corner of the mount. Photographs to have been taken by the exhibitor and not exhibited previously at the show.

for example painting, embroidery, sculpture, carving

these are to be submitted as a hard copy and may contain original artwork. Entries will be judged on rhyme meter, humour, artwork and relevance to beekeeping.

not including any of the classes above for example these could be polish, honey preserves, honey vinegars, cosmetics. All items to be labelled for information as to what they are, but, without any identifying marks other than the exhibitor’s show number.

30 cm x 30 cm. One piece of wrap will be used to wrap a food item which will be supplied by the Show. Only beeswax to be used; no added oils or resins permitted.

Jars are to be secured against leakage with plain lacquered metal lids.

 One 454g jar of run honey
 One 454g jar of set honey
 One frame of honey suitable for extracting
 Four beeswax blocks (27-29g each) all to be the same colour
 One beeswax candle

To be displayed erect in appropriate size holder.