News from the BBKA

The show opens from the 30th October 2008 – 1st November 2008.

For details of venue and opening times, lecture programme, downloading the 2008 schedule and entry forms please visit our website: www.honeyshow.co.uk/

Members of the National Honey Show will be receiving in the post the 2008 printed show schedules and membership badges in the near future.

New venue at St George’s College, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2QS – only about one mile from Junction 11 of the M25, and a short walk from Addlestone Station. It is also very easy of access from both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

National Honey Show Workshops

Following a suggestion put forward at the 2006 show the organising committee of the National Honey Show have agreed that we hold a number of workshops to assist new or less experienced exhibitors in the art and skills of showing and help raise the general standard of exhibits.

The format for each workshop will be designed to identify and discuss methods of preparing and improving exhibits for the show bench with either a qualified Judge or an extremely experienced exhibitor.

The workshops will take place in Science rooms but, in view of the limited space available, the number of attendees will be limited to 12 persons. This will facilitate a more informal discussion and ensure each person will receive proper attention.

Anyone wishing to attend a workshop should register before the show by contacting Peter Matthews to be assured of a place on the day. You can book either by email  silverhive @ btinternet.com. or telephone 01461 205525

BBKA Sponsored Lecture: Varroa related losses in the UK – an update.

Workshop Programme

Thursday 30th October 2008

3.00 Preparing honey for the show bench Peter Schollick, winner of 6 trophies at the NHS in 2007.

3.30 How to prepare a perfect piece of commercial wax Dr Stephen Case-Green

Friday 31st October 2008

11.00 How to prepare the perfect photograph Claire Waring

11.30 How to make beeswax flowers Liz Duffin

2.30 Preparing granulated and set honey Mary Hill, Senior Judge

3.00 Introduction to beekeeping John Hendrie

Saturday 1st November 2008

10.00 Making toiletries Dr Sara Robb

11.00 Preparing honey for the show bench - The art of displays Jill Tinsley

12.30 Introduction to beekeeping Chris Deaves

Membership

Join the National Honey Show for £10 (£11.00 via PayPal) per annum

Membership of the National Honey Show offers the following benefits:

1. Other members of your family can become Members for an extra £5.00 per person. 

2. Advance copy of the Schedule and Lecture Programme free.

3. The right to exhibit in the special classes for Members.

4. Free admission to the Show at all times.

5. Free admission to the Convention Lectures which are held in conjunction with the Show.

6. The right to speak and vote at the Annual Meeting held during the Show.

7. The feeling that you supporting and helping the finest Honey Show in the Country.

www.honeyshow.co.uk/membership.shtml

National Honey Show news dated: 28th June 2008