Sioe Fêl Genedlaethol Cymru

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1 Cymdeithas Royal Noddwr / Patron: Her Majesty The Queen Amaethyddol Welsh Llywydd / President: W Richard Jones FLAA FRAgS Frenhinol Agricultural Cymru Society Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show Gorffennaf / July 2016 Atodlen a Rheolau Sioe Fêl Genedlaethol Cymru Schedule and Regulations Welsh National Honey Show Neuadd Arddangos De Morgannwg South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall rwas.co.uk

2 Ceisiadau Olaf Closing date for entries 1 Mehefin / June 2016 ***NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED*** Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee 1.50 per entry No Entry Fee - Gift & Young Beekeepers Classes (Classes 47 56) (Exhibitors entering 24 entries or more will pay a maximum fee of 36) Gwobrau Prizes 1 st 2 nd 3rd Classes Classes 4-21, 23-25, 28-34, 36-50, Classes 22, 26 & Class Classes No prize money Cyflwyniad Gwobrau Presentation of Awards Thursday 21 July at 4.30pm Adran Mêl / Honey Section Manylion cyswllt Contact details Mrs Bethan Davies CAFC Cyf / RWAS Ltd Llanelwedd Llanfair ym Muallt / Builth Wells Powys LD2 3SY bethan@rwas.co.uk rwas.co.uk

3 NODIADAU / NOTES

4 SWYDDOGION YR ADRAN - SECTION OFFICIALS Prif Stiward Adrannol / Chief Sectional Steward Mr Fred Eckton Uwch Stiwardiaid / Senior Stewards Dr Jim Pratt Mr Chris Cardew Cofiaduron / Recorders Mr David Culshaw Miss Carys Edwards & Mr Rhodri Powell Stiwardiaid Gwerthiant Mêl / Honey Sales Stewards Mrs Veronica Veasey & Mrs Gwen Middleton Stiwardiaid / Stewards Mr Gareth Davies Mrs Tes Davies Mr Richard Veasey Mr David Culshaw Mr David Coles Mr & Mrs Martin Nosworthy Mr Chris Cardew Mr Frank Brown Miss Claire Miller Miss Carys Edwards Mrs Dinah Sweet Mr & Mrs Chris Fairhurst Mr Martin Middleton Ms Catriona Mirylees Mrs Jane Griffiths BEIRNIAID / JUDGES Mêl a Chŵyr / Honey and Wax WBKA: Mr Alan Brown, West Yorkshire Non WBKA: Mr Peter Matthews, Dumfriesshire Gwinoedd a Medd / Wines and Meads Mrs Dinah Sweet, Caerphilly Melys Fwydydd / Confectionery Mrs Shan Edwards STIWARDIAID Y BEIRNIAID / JUDGES STEWARDS Mêl / Honey Mrs Marian Dunn Ms Catriona Mirylees Medd / Mead Mrs Lynfa Davies Melysfwydydd a Chyffaith / Confectionery & Preserves Mr Gwynfor Edwards

5 RHEOLAU I'R YMGEISWYR RULES & REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITORS 1 Entries must be listed on the official entry form and sent to Mrs Bethan Davies no later than 1 June 2016 accompanied by the correct entry fee. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 2 Exhibitors must stage their exhibits between 12.30pm and 6.00pm on Sunday 17 July and between 7.00am and 8.00am on Monday 18 July in readiness for judging at 8.30am. These times will be confirmed in your letter to exhibitors, which must be checked prior to your arrival. NO exhibits can be staged after these times. Each package must have the following details written on a card enclosed with the contents. a) Exhibitor's name, address and telephone number. b) List of all items with exhibit numbers, or white exhibitor's label envelope. 3 The number of the exhibit must be legibly marked on every exhibit with labels supplied by the RWAS to be affixed as follows: On sections and shallow frames - label at right top corner of the vertical transparent face and a duplicate on the top of the frame or section. Honey and Honey preserve jars approx. 1cm from the bottom. Cakes of wax on the under surface as displayed. Wine and Beer bottles -approx. 1cm from the bottom. With the exceptions of classes 22, 35 & 49 where the said label should be affixed to the show bench in front of the exhibit, classes 23, & 45 labels attached to disposable plates. 4 Labels for cut comb classes shall be fixed one on the lid and the duplicate on the side of the container. 5 No card, label, trade or distinguishing mark or name of the exhibitor, other than supplied by the RWAS (classes 1, 2, 3 and 35 excepted) may be placed on any part of the exhibit, nor must the labels be altered in any way whatsoever. The Chief Sectional Steward is empowered to mark any branding on frames. 6 ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE BONA-FIDE PROPERTY OF THE EXHIBITORS. All exhibits must have been prepared by the person in whose name they have been entered and all honey and wax must have been gathered from flowers in the natural way within the United Kingdom, by bees which are the property of the exhibitor at the time of gathering, with the exception of the Confectionery section. 7 Jars containing runny or extracted honey, except in classes 1,3 & 35 must be of the 454g glass squat of the British Standards Institute specification with a standard commercial screw or twist type top. They must be effectively secured against leakage to the satisfaction of the Judges. N.B. 454g is understood to be approximate. 8 Labelling Regulations It has been agreed to adhere to the Powys and Oxford Trading Standards Departments guidelines. For the purpose of the Welsh National Honey Show all classes requiring the exhibitors own labels must comply with the following requirements which must all appear on the same label:-

6 a) The word HONEY which may be prefixed with the type of honey and or area of origin. e.g. New Forest Heather Honey. b) The metric weight must appear figures to be at least 4mm high for 454 & 227g weights. If the imperial weight is shown it must be in close proximity to the metric and be less prominent. The e symbol if used will be ignored. c) Your name and address must appear on the label. d) The country of origin must be shown on the label. e.g. Produce of the U.K. The country name alone at the end of your address is not sufficient. e) A best before date must appear on the label (suggest 2-5 years) or an indication of where it can be found. i.e. for best before see base of jar. f) Lot numbers and approved tamper evident seals are to be used for exhibits in classes 1, 2 & 3. 9 Sections must be glazed on both sides to show a face of at least 88mm x 88mm. The glass must be secured in a neat way and capable of easy removal by the judges. 10 Shallow combs - no paper edging permissible and each must be exhibited in a separate plain glazed wooden case. 11 Wines, vinegar, mead and honey drinks will be exhibited in 25/26 fl oz (75cl approx.) clear glass wine bottles with a suitable stopper. Plain white labels (supplied by the RWAS) stating type of mead must be affixed in addition to labels in Rule 3, to bottles in classes 26,27,30,31,35, 72 & Exhibitors are entitled to enter one entry only per class. No single exhibit may be shown in more than one class and an exhibitor shall not be entitled to more than one award in any class. Judges, Judges Stewards and their respective immediate families, and the Chief Sectional Steward will not be allowed to exhibit in the Show. Welsh National Honey Show Judges and Stewards may offer honey for sale as per rule The judges shall be empowered to: - (a) request the Chief Sectional Steward to arrange the analysis of an exhibit, (b) withhold prize money in case of insufficient merit. The judges decision is final. Protests must be dealt with in accordance with the following procedure: Any exhibitor or member wishing to lodge a protest having reference to a prize awarded to any exhibit at the Show must do so in writing, and deposit with the Chief Sectional Steward the sum of If, on investigation, the protest is not sustained to the satisfaction of the protest Committee appointed by the Board of Directors the sum thus deposited may be forfeited to the funds of the Society. All protests must be delivered to the Head of Administration s office on the showground before 4.00p.m. on the day on which the award in dispute was made, no protest will be subsequently received, unless a satisfactory reason be assigned for the delay. All or part of an exhibit which is the subject of a dispute may be retained by the protest Committee until a decision has been made. 14 Exhibits may not be removed until 5.30p.m. on the last day of the Show by the exhibitor or his representative in the presence of the Senior Steward or his Assistant Steward. In the event of neither the exhibitor nor a person with written authority from the exhibitor being available to display and/or remove the exhibits, they will be displayed and removed by the stewards appointed by the Show Committee.

7 All exhibits must remain on display for the four days of the Show and must be collected between 5.30p.m. and 7.00p.m. (ON FOOT ONLY) on Thursday 21 July. Access will be allowed for exhibitors issued with a SGEH Competitive Section Service Car Park Pass (Red) AFTER 7.00PM ONLY (SUBJECT TO THE DEPARTURE OF LIVESTOCK VEHICLES). Any exhibit left in the Hall after 7.00p.m. on the last evening will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. Barriers will be placed at each entrance to the section and exhibitors will only be allowed entry when accompanied by a steward. Exhibitors or their representatives must produce their exhibit label envelope listing their exhibit numbers to the Steward before removing them from their display positions. 15 No responsibility will be accepted by the Society for loss or damage to exhibits or any part thereof, during the Show. The Society will not be responsible for the loss of any item in transit to, or from, or in the Showground. 16 Honey and honey products up to a maximum of 70Kg (150lbs) per household will be accepted for sale from exhibitors and those as per rule 12 providing they are members of a recognized BKA by the Chief Sectional Steward on a sale or return basis. A further 50 x 454g jars of honey may be brought to the show on a 'stand by' basis and will be offered for sale only in the event that all initial stock has been sold. An approved commission will be charged. All honey presented for sale must be pre-sealed as a guarantee of a first class quality product by the producer concerned. Tamper proof seals are not required on jars in Gift Classes because the caps may be removed by judges. All labels and weight categories must be in accordance with the current EEC and UK Trading Standards and Health and Hygiene Regulations. All items for sale may be inspected by officials of the Trading Standards Department. The Chief Steward Sectional reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any honey or bee products offered to the section for sale. If any jar of honey delivered for sale is found to be sub standard the whole batch will be returned to the supplier. Honey for sale - maximum quantity 70Kgs (150lbs) must be delivered to the Sales Counter between p.m. and 6.00 p.m. on Sunday 17 July Exhibitors are responsible for delivery and collection of any unsold products. The 'stand by' stock will be stored in a secure place away from the Honey Section and will be offered for sale as Rule In the event of a tie (see Welsh Royal Crystal awards etc) seniority of awards will be taken into account. 18 Show exhibits may be used as samples for the WBKA honey judges examination. 19 Exhibitors whose entrance fees amount to a minimum of will receive a complimentary admission ticket to the Show. Making up an entry fee by donation is not allowed. 20 No exhibitor will be eligible to gain more than one association prize. Exhibitors should include the name of one Beekeeping Association only on their entry form. 21 Points will be awarded as follows - 1st: 4, 2nd: 3, 3rd: 2, highly commended: 1. A highly commended card may be awarded in Classes with 8 entries or more.

8 22 Information from entry forms will be stored on computer and the name, address and details of entries may be published in the Catalogue, unless otherwise advised; information about results may also be published and/or provided to the press for publication. Information about exhibitors may also be passed to any regulatory authority or Trading Standards. The making of an entry is irrevocable consent for the storage and disclosure of information in this way. 22 Prizes will be awarded or withheld at the discretion of the judges whose decision is final. Prize money will be paid via BACS within an eight week period after the Show (except in cases of protest). NODIADAU / NOTES Tamper evident seals in the Commercial Class may be broken during judging. Purveyors of honey are invited to donate one jar for sampling purposes. Exhibitors are invited to submit suggestions, for consideration by the WNHS Committee that would, in any way improve the Show. Please place your suggestions, with your name, in the box provided at the Sales Counter of the Welsh National Honey Show. All reasonable care will be taken of exhibits, but the Society cannot be responsible for any loss or damage sustained by an exhibit in any way whatsoever. Challenge Cups and Trophies PLEASE NOTE:- The Challenge Cups and Trophies are permanently housed in a purpose made Trophy Room situated in the Clwyd Glamorgan Hall. The winner of each Challenge Cup and Trophy will be awarded an Official RWAS Memento as a keepsake, their name will also be engraved on the Challenge Cups and Trophies. SIR EVAN WILLIAMS, CRAWSHAY, WBKA, CHARLES H DAVIES, H J EVANS, WARREN DAVIES, E J TANNER, GEORGE FARADAY DAVIES & CERI AND JEAN DAVIES

9 DOSBARTHIADAU AGORED OPEN CLASSES Mêl / Honey Dosbarth / Class 1 Commercial Honey: Twelve glass containers of Honey of two of more glass sizes as they would be offered for sale. Exhibitors must enter two or more different kinds of Honey either light, medium, dark, naturally granulated, creamed or liquid. Labelled with the exhibitors own label for the retail trade as per Trading Standards Regulations. (Honey from this class may be sold at the end of the Show in consultation with the Chief Sectional Steward). 2 Dosbarth Masnachol / Commercial Class Twelve x 454g jars of one of the following: light, medium, dark, natural granulated or creamed honey, labelled with the exhibitors own label for the retail trade as per Trading Standards Regulations. (Honey from this class may be sold at the end of the Show in consultation with the Chief Sectional Steward). Commercial Honey 3 Twelve identical glass jars of one type of honey. Jars to be either 227g or 340g. 4 Six matching 454g jars of any type honey (runny, soft set or heather). 5 Two 454g jars of light honey. 6 Two 454g jars of medium honey. 7 Two 454g jars of dark honey (excluding heather). 8 Two 454g jars of natural granulated honey. 9 Two 454g jars of soft set honey. 10 Two 454g jars of heather honey. 11 Two 454g jars of heather blended honey. 12 Three 454g jars of light honey. 13 One 454g jar of liquid honey displayed in a jar which will be covered prior to judging. Honey to be judged on viscosity, aroma and flavour only. The jar to be covered in black by the exhibitor prior to arrival. Mêl Dil / Comb Honey 14 Two 454g jars of chunk honey. 15 Two standard containers of liquid cut comb honey (minimum 227g). 16 Two standard containers of granulated cut comb honey (minimum 227g). 17 Two sections of comb honey round/square. 18 One comb of honey, suitable for extracting, exhibited in a plain case.

10 Cŵyr Gwenyn / Beeswax 19 One cake of beeswax, plain mould. To be 250g 350g in weight. Min. depth 25mm & Max. depth 35mm. 20 Three matching candles other than moulded. To be displayed erect. One to be lit by the judge. 21 Three matching moulded candles. To be displayed erect.one to be lit by the judge. 22 A decorated beeswax exhibit to occupy a space not larger than 450mm x 450mn 23 Six x 28g (approximately) moulded blocks of beeswax. 24 A tin of hard furniture polish (hazard labels to be used). 25 One container of furniture cream (hazard labels to be used). (CLASSES 24 & 25 MADE WITH PURE TURPENTINE) Dosbarthiadau Cymysg / Composite Classes 26 Individual Composite Class Any five exhibits from classes 5 21 & (excluding classes 12 & 13) 27 Dosbarth Cymysg y Gymdeithas / Association Composite Class Any seven exhibits from classes 5-23, 28 & 29 (excluding classes 12 &13). Note: Type of honey and mead must be indicated. All items must be identified. Medd a Diodydd Mêl / Mead and Honey Drinks 28 One bottle of mead, sweet. (SG ) 29 One bottle of mead, dry. (SG ) 30 One bottle of melomel, hyppocras (fruit spices to be named), cyser or pyment. 31 One bottle of metheglin or sack metheglin (type to be labelled). 32 A non alcoholic honey drink - recipe to be provided by the competitor. 33 One bottle of honey vinegar, flavoured or plain. 34 One bottle of honey beer. N.B. See Rule 11 Arddangosfeydd Cyffredinol / General Displays 35 A display of hive products suitable for a shop window. Not exceeding 0.90 wide, 0.9m deep height not restricted. Labels are obligatory. All entries to conform with weights and measures regulations. Addysgol / Educational 36 A photograph of any Welsh wild flower known to attract Honey Bees, to be taken by the exhibitor. Maximum size A4. 37 An item of encaustic art (maximum size A4).

11 Melys Fwydydd Mêl / Honey Confectionery Class 38 to be made to recipe provided 38 Bara Brith Rysait / Recipe:- 113g/4oz Margarine 57g/2oz Caster Sugar 3 heaped tbsp. Honey 150ml / ¼ pt. Milk 339g/12oz Mixed Fruit 339g/12oz self raising Flour 2 large eggs 1 tbsp. mixed spice 1 tbsp. rum Method Grease and flour a 900g/ 2lb loaf tin. Place the margarine, milk, sugar, honey and fruit into a large saucepan, with fitting lid. Bring to the boil, stirring frequently. Lower the heat and simmer gently for about 5 minutes, set aside to cool for 20 minutes or so, then stir in the rum well. Allow mixture to cool properly, covering with a well-fitting lid. When cool (leave overnight if necessary) add the eggs and mix well. Do not beat the mixture. Add the mixed spice to the flour and then to the mixture. Fold it rather than beat it, making sure it is well mixed. Place mixture into tin and bake in pre-heated oven at 180C/350F/Gas 4 for 1hr 1.1/2hrs checking that it is cooked. 39 Five Welsh honey cakes ***** ***** 40 An assortment of honey sweets to be displayed in a box (maximum size 8 /200mm) ***** Cyffaith Mêl / Honey Preserves 41 One jar of honey preserves. } 42 One jar of honey marmalade. } Type of Fruit / Vegetable to be named 43 One jar of honey chutney. }

12 DOSBARTHIADAU DECHREUWYR NOVICE CLASSES Kindly sponsored by C Wynne Jones Yn agored i gystadleuwyr sydd heb ennill gwobr gyntaf yn Sioe Fêl Genedlaethol Cymru. Open to exhibitors who have not won a first prize at the Welsh National Honey Show. 44 Two 454g jars of honey which can be either light, medium, dark or granulated honey but both jars to be of one kind. 45 Five x 28g (approx.) moulded blocks of beeswax. 46 A comb of Honey suitable for extracting. DOSBARTHIADAU "GWENYNWYR IFANC" YOUNG BEEKEEPERS CLASSES Yn agored i bobl ifanc o dan 16 mlwydd oed ar ddyddiad ceisiadau olaf. Open to young people under the age of 16 on closing date of entries. 47 Two 454g jars of honey which can be either light, medium, dark or granulated honey but both jars to be of one kind. The equipment which can be chosen by the winners, will be kindly donated by: E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd The importance of the Honey Bee (Welsh / English). 49 A Bee, any medium 50 A decorated Honey biscuit in the shape of a bee. (please use recipe below). Equipment to the value of Honey Biscuits Rysait / Recipe:- 142g/5oz butter, 113g/4oz caster sugar, 2 large tbsp. Welsh honey, 1 egg yolk, 198g/7oz self raising flour. Cream sugar and butter. Mix in the honey and egg yolk. Sift in the flour and combine. Form the dough into balls, roll these into the sugar then flatten onto a baking sheet covered with silicone or greaseproof. Cook in a medium oven, 180C/350F/Gas 4 for minutes or until golden brown.

13 DOSBARTHIADAU RHODD AGORED OPEN GIFT CLASSES Entries for the gift classes will be sold and the proceeds will be credited to the Welsh National Honey Show fund to improve show amenities. Exhibitors to provide labels in a sealed envelope (in accordance with rule 8) 51 One jar of light honey. 52 One jar of medium honey. 53 One jar of dark honey. 54 One jar of natural granulated honey. 55 One jar of soft set honey. 56 One container of cut comb honey. Jars of honey offered for sale in this section will have been opened and sampled for judging purposes.

14 DOSBARTHIADAU CYFYNGEDIG CLOSED CLASSES CONFINED TO FULLY PAID MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATIONS AFFILIATED TO THE WBKA AND ALSO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE WBKA Mêl / Honey 57 Two 454g jars of light honey. 58 Two 454g jars of medium honey. 59 Two 454g jars of dark honey (excluding heather). 60 Two 454g jars of granulated honey. 61 Two 454g jars of soft set honey. 62 Two 454g jars of heather honey. 63 Two 454g jars of heather blended honey. 64 Two 454g jars of chunk honey. Mêl Dil / Comb Honey 65 One comb of honey (suitable for extracting), exhibited in a plain case. 66 Two sections of comb honey round/square. 67 Two standard containers of liquid cut comb honey (minimum 227g). Cŵyr Gwenyn / Beeswax 68 Six x 28g (approx.) moulded blocks of beeswax. 69 A pair of candles (1 to be lit by the judge only). Medd a Diodydd Mêl / Mead and Honey Drinks N.B. See Rule One bottle of mead, sweet. 71 One bottle of mead, dry. 72 One bottle of melomel, hyppocras (fruit spices to be named), cyser or pyment. 73 One bottle of metheglin or sack metheglin (type to be labelled).

15 GWOBRAU ARBENNIG / SPECIAL PRIZES Presented for the best exhibits in the following Classes SP1 The Crawshay Challenge Trophy ** - Class 1 SP2 The Ceri and Jean Davies Cup** - Class 2 SP3 The E J Tanner Perpetual Memorial Trophy ** - Class 19 SP4 The Sir Evan Williams Trophy ** - Class 27 SP5 The WBKA Challenge Trophy ** - Class 35 SP6 The Charles H Davies Challenge Trophy **. Awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in the Classes (Confectionery) SP7 The George Faraday Davies Cup ** Awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Classes (Young Beekeepers) SP8 The Warren Davies Trophy ** Awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Classes (Mead & Honey Drinks) SP9 The H J Evans Perpetual Trophy **, Kindly donated by the late Mr H J Evans, Drug Stores, Machynlleth, The E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd. Award: voucher and the RWAS Silver Medal Diploma Card will be awarded to a member of an Association affiliated to the WBKA winning the highest number of points in the combined open and closed classes. (** Society owned) Crystal SP10 The Chief Stewards Award for The Best Exhibit in Show kindly donated by Mr Dorian Harris ( ). (excluding classes 26, 27 & 35). SP11 The Howard Davies Memorial Award for the Best Comb in Show (excluding classes 26, 27 & 35). SP12 The Henry Ferguson-Thomas Memorial Award, to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Classes 5 12 ( ). RWAS Welsh Royal Crystal Awarded to exhibitors gaining the highest number of points in: SP13 Classes (WBKA) SP14 E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd.: voucher - winner of class 44. SP15 E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd. Prizes of equipment to the value of 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6 Awarded to prize winners of Class 47 Kindly donated by E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd.

16 BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION AWARDS The Beekeeping Associations listed below donate prizes to members of their Association who gain the highest total number of points in the open and closed classes. 1st Prize nd Prize rd Prize - 5 Anglesey Brecknock & Radnor Cardiff Vale and Valleys Carmarthenshire Conwy Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Cymraeg Ceredigion Flint & District Lampeter and District Swansea & District Teifiside UNITS OF MEASUREMENT AND DIMENSIONS Metric measurements are to the nearest practical equivalent of Imperial. Exhibitors will have the advantage where there are slight discrepancies between the two scales. Weights With the many makes of honey jar available and their varying weights (up to 20g in some cases) the only way of the judge being certain that the jar contains 454g (1lb) of honey is, if, there is no air gap visible between the surface of the honey and the lower edge of the lid. CYDNABYDDIAETHAU / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society and the Welsh National Honey Show Committee are pleased to acknowledge support from: Mr Fred Eckton Contribution towards Prize money & prizes: Welsh Beekeepers Associations E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd. C Wynne Jones and the Beekeeping Associations listed RHAGLEN ARDDANGOSFEYDD DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMME 1 Encaustic Art demonstration 2 Candle Making

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