SURREY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION Founded 1879
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Honey Shows

Many of our Divisions (local bee clubs) run their own Honey Shows.
Details are on their own websites or on the Divisions or Calendar pages.

The Honey tent is one of the largest on the show ground and is at all times packed with people, especially around the time of the flying bee demos. The exhibits on the show bench are a superb range of both set and runny honey, wax of various colours and honey biscuit and cakes. The microscopes are set on various parts of the bees anatomy, fascinating the children, who also enjoy the straw draw and rolling their own candles. Honey is for sale at reasonable prices, and the public can enjoy a taste of honey spread on a scone

Honey show entries must be made by 27 April 2007 and staged by 9am on day of show.
Entries to: Audrey Gill, Hon Entries Secretary, 143 Smallfield Rd, Horley, Surrey RH6 9LR

GUILDFORD Division Honey Show 2006
Congratulations to all who entered and helped us to make this another successful show.
The weather smiled on us, which helped to ensure a good flow of visitors through the show area, which was light, roomy, and free from wind. Squires did us very well, as previously, and at times we had to work hard to answer questions as well as run the show.
Moyra Davidson judged the entries with the care and consideration we have come to expect, making her discreet comments to help those entering a future show where appropriate. She said she still misses the Division, so it was doubly good to keep the contact going.
We could have done with lots more of you entering, and more entries, but we had enough to make a decent showing - thank goodness!

Peter Dawson won the Waldock Cup for most overall points (yet again) with 57 points, fairly closely pursued by Liz Jones with 41. Mary Bentall just pipped Dave Elliott for third place. To his embarrassment, Peter also carried off the Pascoe Tankard for the best comb for extraction, and the little Gadge Cup for best honey in the show. Clearly he needs more competition next year.
(Guildford newsletter)

REIGATE Division Honey Fair 2006
It was our best Honey Fair yet. We had a constant stream of visitors and thanks to the efforts of many of our members, we were able to entertain them with a wide range of exhibits. We had a tasting table for honey from many different parts of the world, an exhibition of the many different products from the hive, demonstrations of beekeeping equipment, a very popular children’s corner and not one but three observation hives. Our honey sales stand was as popular as ever and our honey show attracted a very high standard of entries. Our show judge, Mary Hill, was hard pressed to get through the large number of entries. Two notable guests at the show were local MP Crispin Blunt and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mrs Dorothy Ross-Tomlin. They were both with us for over an hour and we were able to explain some of the political problems we face as beekeepers. They were most interested to talk to David Rudland about his role as a seasonal bee inspector. Crispin Blunts wife Dorothy and son Freddie were also present. Freddie seemed fascinated by the observation hives and we hope we have a potential new recruit!

Crispin Blunt MP and Deputy Mayor Councillor Mrs Dorothy Ross-Tomlin with Bob Maurier.
Reigate members Marian Minton and Richard Woodhouse working the crowd!

at the South of England Ardingley Agricultural Show, Hawards Heath, Sussex
A spectacular day out for everyone with loads more to do than just the honey tent.
Daily demonstrations of live bees, observation hives, interesting displays and experienced beekeepers in attendance to give advice to those wishing to start an apiary and discuss problems with other beekeepers.
Honey show entries must be made by 13 April
Entries to: Audrey Gill, Hon Entries Secretary, 143 Smallfield Rd, Horley, Surrey RH6 9LR
Shedule of Classes and entry form(pdf)

National Honey Show

International classes and beekeepers' lecture convention.
Sponsored by: The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers.
The RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London, NW9 5LL, UK.
18th-20th October 2007

Free entry for National Honey Show members and children (16 or younger) £10 per day for all others and includes entry to the RAF Museum.

FREE full annual membership of the National Honey Show to everyone who has joined – or is about to join – a beekeeping association during the course of 2007. This will entitle you to visit the Show and attend lectures throughout the whole three days of the Show. It will also allow you to enter your exhibits in the competitive classes free of cost. Details are on the NHS website

In addition to the competitive classes, there is a full programme of lectures, given by speakers of world renown. There are also many trade and educational stands.

Some of the National Honey Show Classes are open only to Members of the Surrey Beekeepers' Association whose bees are in the County or within one mile of the 1964 County Boundary. The Results are for 2006

HONEY (50p entry)
Class 141. Two Jars Light. First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
No Awards

Class 142. Two Jars Medium. First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
1st Mr Clive Mence 2nd Mr F G W Howard 3rd Mr Stephen Secker VHC Master Sam Pocock

Class 143. Two Jars Dark, (free from Heather) First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
No Entries

Class 144. Two Jars Naturally Crystallised (not stirred) or Soft Set, (free from Heather) First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
No Awards

Class 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.
1st Mr Clive Mence 2nd Mr Robert Maurer

Class 146. Three Matched Pairs of Jars, the pairs selected from Dark, Medium, Light or Crystallized. First: Lawrence Cup and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
No Entries

Class 147. Two Containers Cut Comb, (free from Ling ) First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (See Rule 7.)
1st Mr F G W Howard

Class 148. One Comb suitable for extracting . First: Hood Chalice and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (See Rule 7)
1st Master Sam Pocock 2nd Mr F G W Howard

BEESWAX (50p entry)
Class 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
HC Mr Robert Maurer C Mr Clive Mence

Class 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.
1st Mr Robert Maurer 2nd Mr Clive Mence

MEAD (50p entry) (See Rule 11)
Class 151. One Bottle. First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
1st Mr F G W Howard

GIFT HONEY (no entry fee)
Class 152. One Jar Light or Medium. First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
1st Mr Clive Mence 2nd Mr Robert Maurer

Class 153. One Jar Dark, (free from Heather). First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
No Entries

Class 154. One Jar Naturally Crystallised (not stirred). First: £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
No Entries

Surrey Cups at the NHS		Winners 2005	Winners 2006
Egerton Smythe Cup 1967 Miss MM Smythe		Mr R Maurer Reigate	Mr C Mence Kingston	Class 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.
Lawrence Cup 1942 FH Lawrence		Not Awarded	Not Awarded	Class 146 Three Matched Pairs of Jars, the pairs selected from Dark, Medium, Light or Crystallized. First: Lawrence Cup and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4.
Hood Chalice 1986 Sir J Hood Bt. (glass cup on the right)		Mr A Bonard Epsom	Master S Pocock	Class 148 One Comb suitable for extracting . First: Hood Chalice and £6; Second: £5; Third: £4. (See Rule 7)
Silver Jubilee Bowl 1935 Surrey BKA		Mr R Maurer Reigate	Mr R Maurer Reigate	Class 150 Beeswax , 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. not to be held for more than three years
Hosegood Cup Croydon Division Surrey BKA		Not Awarded	Not Awarded	Croydon member with most points in Surrey Classes (141 - 154)
Coronation Cup 1953 Mr & Mrs JJ Jones		Mr A Bonard	Mr C Mence Kingston	Most points in Surrey Classes (141 - 154)
Douglas Cup 1958 Surrey BKA		Wimbledon	Wimbledon	Contest between Wimbledon and Croydon Divisions for most points in Surrey Classes (141 - 154)
W J 1968 Cup 1927 Miss M Whyte Johnstone		Mr R Maurer Reigate	Mrs A Merritt Reigate	Reigate Member with most points in Open Classes
Mather Cup 1927 and re-presented in 1979 by Mrs Furness		Mrs H Etherington	Mr & Mrs R Lynch Epsom	Surrey Member with most points in Open Classes