Many thanks to Christine McClellan for this write-up of Saturday’s annual Honey Show. Ed
The honey show this year held on 2nd November provided good, informative entertainment for everyone who attended.
There were 121 entries which provided a very good display for the IWBKA members and public who attended the show. The Honey Show Judge, David Sandwell, said he was impressed with the standard and presentation of the entries especially the entries for the novice honey.
Good quality entries and exhibits
The honey classes were well supported and the wax classes produced some good quality wax exhibits. The three classes of photographic entries depicted the amusing and serious side of beekeeping and natural history.
The cookery section created an impressive display of baked goods and the decorated cakes added a pretty display with creations of flowers and bees.
Rob Marshall and Anne Willis both worked hard to produce displays of the history of Isle of Wight bee-keeping which were very informative.
The prestigious Robert Memorial trophy awarded for the most number of points in the honey and wax classes was awarded to Dave Cassell and the BBKA Blue Ribbon Award awarded for the most outstanding item in the show was presented to Michael Boll for his entry in the medium honey class.
The list of other trophy winners and the full results of this year’s Honey show are published on the IWBKA Website.
Thank you to everyone who the spent the time and effort to produce so many good quality exhibits, and to everyone who helped make this year’s honey show so successful.
Roll on the spring when we will all be able to open our bee hives and start to plan again for next year’s event.
