2011 Honey Show
To be held at The Discovery Centre, Stockwood Park Museum, Bedford.
On Saturday 17th September 2011.
Judge:Martin Buckle of Newton Blossomville
Entry fee: 20p per entry per class (can be paid on day of show).
Prizes: (Except where indicated otherwise) 1st £1; 2nd 50p; 3rd 30p.
OpenClasses:
1. Two 1lb jars of light or medium clear honey. - Prizes £5, £1, 50p.
2. One bottle of wine based on honey, with or without other ingredients.
3. Honey Cake. See overleaf for recipe.
4. Honey Fudge. See overleaf for recipe.
BedsBKAClasses:
5. Two llb jars of light clear honey.
6. Two llb jars of medium clear honey.
7. Two llb jars of dark clear honey.
8. Two llb jars of creamed honey.
9. Two 1lb jars of naturally crystallised honey.
10. One shallow frame of honey suitable for extraction.
11. One cake of beeswax between 8 oz (227 g) and 12 oz (340 g)in weight.
12. Three matching beeswax candles, displayed erect (one may be lit, at the discretion of the judge).
13. One piece of cut comb between 6 oz (170 g) and 8 oz (227 g) in weight.
14. Gift class: One jar of honey to be retained for distribution to a charitable organisation.
15. Novice* class: Two llb jars of clear or creamed/crystallised honey.
16. One bottle of dry mead.
17. One bottle of sweet mead.
18. Craft Display Class: Three different items which utilise bee products and show the skill of the exhibitor. Each to be displayed with a brief description.
19. Craft Class: A practical item made or invented by the exhibitor directly related to bees, beekeeping, or bee products.
20. Photographic Class: 5" x 7" print (film or straight digital) of bees or beekeeping
- A novice is a member of the Association who has not won a 1st prize at any honey show run under National Honey Show rules.
Labels
1. Honey - label (supplied) to be placed ½ inch from base of jar.
2. Frame - one label to be in the right top corner of the transparent face of the case and the other to be on the right of the top horizontal bar of the frame.
3. Cut comb - one label in bottom right hand corner of the lid the other central on facing long side of the container.
4. Wax - one label on the right top corner of the transparent face of the case or on plastic bag the other on the underside of the wax cake.
5. Mead - label immediately below shoulder of bottle.
6. Honey Wine - as for mead plus description of wine half way up bottle.
7. Honey Cake - label on plastic bag.
8. Honey Fudge - label on plastic bag.
9. Photographic print - on reverse of photo or plastic display wallet
Recipes
1. Honey cake (please note this is a new recipe for 2011)
Ingredients:
225/8oz unsalted butter
250g/9oz clear honey plus about 2tbsp extra for glazing cake.
100g/4oz dark brown sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
300g/10oz self raising flour
Method:
Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3/Fan 140C/325F.
1. Butter and line a 20cm/8"round cake tin. Paper Cake liners may be used. Cut the butter and drop into a medium pan with the honey and sugar. Melt slowly over a low heat. When liquid, increase the heat under the pan and boil for about one minute. Leave to cool.
2. Beat the eggs into the cooled honey mixture using a wooden spoon. Sift the flour into a large bowl and pour in the egg and honey mixture, beating until you have a smooth batter.
3. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 50 mins-1 hour until the cake is well risen, golden brown and springs back when pressed. You can also check it is cooked by inserting a wooden or metal skewer and it should come out clean.
4. Turn the cake out onto a wire rack. Warm the 2 tablespoons of honey and brush over the top of the cake to glaze; then leave to cool.
Cake to be exhibited in an unsealed, transparent, plastic bag.
2. Honey Fudge
Ingredients:
12oz Granulated Sugar
2oz Butter
½pt Milk
4oz Honey
Method:
Dissolve the sugar in the milk in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, add the butter and bring to 230°F stirring all the time. Remove from the heat, add honey and stir until completely dissolved. Bring to 238°F (soft ball) whilst stirring. Remove from heat, beat until creamy, turn into ready‑buttered tray. Press down with spatula and when cool mark out into squares.
8 pieces to be shown on a plate in an unsealed plastic bag.
Rules
The Show will be conducted in accordance with National Honey Show Rules. The following important points should be noted:
1. The number of entries per class is not restricted but exhibitors cannot receive more than one award in any one class.
2. Honey should be in British Standard (BS 1777) llb squat jars having lacquered commercial pattern screw lids with flow-in plastic seal.
3. BS 1656 grading glasses will be used to determine the colour of honey.
4. Cut comb in a transparent lidded container.
5. Wax may be exhibited polished or unpolished in a suitable container with a transparent lid or on a plate in an unsealed plastic bag.
6. Candles should have label placed in front of exhibit on card provided.
7. Frames must be in undecorated beeproof cases - the full comb must be visible from both sides and be capable of being lifted out.
8. Mead must be in clear colourless (26 fl oz approx) bottles without fluting or ornamentation, filled to within one inch of the bottom of the stopper which should be cork with a smooth white plastic flange (this item will be provided free of charge on the day of the show).
9. All exhibited honey and wax, except candle class, should be the produce of the exhibitor's own bees. All exhibits should be produced by the exhibitor.
10. Labels will be issued on the day of the show unless otherwise requested.
11. Exhibits must be staged on day of Show between 0900hrs and 1030hrs at which time all exhibitors must leave the show area.
12. No exhibits may be removed before 1600hrs on the day of the show, when they will be handed back via a Show Steward.
Awards
1. The Jennings Senior Trophy - awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in classes 5-17 inclusive.
2. The Jennings Junior Trophy - awarded to the junior member of the Association gaining most points in classes 5-17 inclusive.
3. The Jennings Craft Trophy - awarded to the best exhibit in class 19.
4. The Linslade Cup - awarded to a novice* member of the Association gaining most points in classes 5-17 inclusive.
5. The National Honey Show Blue Ribbon and the Bedfordshire Cup - awarded for the best exhibit in the Show.
6. The Wilf Ruff Shield - awarded to the District accumulating the most points in classes 5-20 inclusive.
7. The Richard Sherwood Shield - awarded to the best exhibit in class 11.
8. The Bill Inskip Trophy - is not awarded to any specific class. The Honey Show Secretary has decided that this year it will be awarded to the winner of class 5. Two 1lb jars of light or medium clear honey.
9.The David Cook Trophy - awarded to the best exhibit in class 10.
10. The Lew Ellison Shield - awarded to the best exhibit in class 3, Honey Cake.
11. The Ian Beaty Trophy - awarded to the best exhibit in class 18, for Three Craft Items.
12. The Alan Sunman Cup - awarded to the best exhibit in class 20 Photographic Class.
13. The Don Waterhouse Trophy - awarded to the best exhibit in Class 8 Creamed Honey.