Cheshire Beekeepers’ Association

Wirral Branch Honey Show 2013

Saturday 2nd November 2013 Dale Farm, Oldfield Rd, Heswall, CH60 6SN

Judge – Mr Paul Humphries

The Bill Horn Memorial Shield will be awarded for the best exhibit in show by a Wirral Member.

The Nimrod Trophy, donated by Mr and Mrs N Jackson, will be awarded to the best exhibit entered by a member who has never previously won a prize for Honey or Bee products.

PROGRAMME

12.30-1.30 - Staging of exhibits

1.30-2.00 - Refreshments

2.00 - Judging starts

3.30 - Results

SHOW SCHEDULE

Honey should be in 1lb (454g) identical BS honey jars with matching lids.

Please note no labels to be placed on honey jars.

Class 1. 2 jars LIGHT honey.

Class 2. 2 jars MEDIUM honey.

Class 3. 2 jars DARK honey. (NOTE: classes 1-6 require 2 identical jars)

Class 4. 2 jars CREAMED honey.

Class 5. 2 jars GRANULATED honey.

Class 6. 2 jars of HEATHER honey.

Class 7. 1 FRAME OF HONEY suitable for extraction (either deep or shallow)

Class 8. MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS (not photographs)

Class 9. 1 CUT COMB

Class 10. 1 piece of BEESWAX not less than 4ozs (112g)

Class 11. 1 bottle of DRY MEAD in a clear round 75cl bottle

Class 12. 1 bottle of SWEET MEAD in a clear round 75cl bottle

Class 13. 1 jar of LIQUID honey, any colour

(for those who have not previously won a first prize for honey).

Class 14. 1 jar of LIQUID honey, any colour

(confined to beekeepers of five years or less)

Class 15. Photograph of any aspect of beekeeping, maximum size A4

(must be members own photograph and not computer enhanced)


Class 16. DECORATED HONEY FRUIT CAKE

227g Self rising flour 57g mixed peel

227g honey 2 eggs

113g butter pinch of salt and nutmeg

113g currants drop of milk if required

113g sultanas

Cream together butter and honey. Beat eggs and add alternately with the flour and salt. Add fruit peel and nutmeg. Beat lightly but well. Add a little milk if required. Turn into a prepared tin 165mm-190mm in diameter. Bake for approx. 11/2 hours in a moderate oven 170oC/350oF

Class 17. 6 HONEY BISCUITS

2oz honey 4oz Self raising flour

2oz butter White of 1 small egg

pinch of salt

Beat butter and honey together until smooth, add white of egg as needed. Blend flour and salt into mixture. Roll out thinly and cut into rounds about 3 inches across. Prick well and bake in a slow oven until golden brown.


Cheshire Beekeepers’ Association

Wirral Branch Honey Show 2013

Saturday 2nd November 2013 Dale Farm, Oldfield Rd, Heswall, CH60 6SN

ENTRY FORM

THIS IS YOUR SHOW. PLEASE ENTER AS MANY CLASSES AS POSSIBLE

AND MAKE IT A GREAT SUCCESS.

ENTRY FEE:

30p per entry or £3 for 10 and over.

PRIZES & POINTS:

1st 4 points (£2) 2nd 3 points (£1) 3rd 2 points (50p)

Very Highly Commended 1 point

ENTRIES

Please put an X in the boxes you would like to enter

Classes

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6.  / 7.  / 8.  / 9.  / 10. 
11.  / 12.  / 13.  / 14.  / 15. 
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by Sunday 27th October 2013