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Honey Classes
| ENTRIES CLOSE 1st June Notes for Prospective Exhibitors & Rules and Regulations Staging: Thursday 1st July 2021 between 14.00 and 19.00 and Friday 2nd July 2021 until 09.00 Collection: Sunday, 4th July 2021 after 17.00 Entries. National Honey Show rules and regulations will be followed with some modifications to incorporate Devon Beekeepers rules for this show. Also see guidance with each class. Entry Fees: Class entry fee is £1.20p incl. VAT. Exemptions from fees are allowed for all gift class entries. Entries must be made on the form provided and sent, together with the appropriate entry fees to: Lisa Moore, Devon County Show, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ - no later than 1st June 2021. Cheques and Postal Orders to be made payable to "DCAA". All exhibits are to be properly labelled before being presented for check-in. No exhibit may be entered in more than one class. Joint owners are to be regarded as one exhibitor. The produce of a colony or colonies jointly owned may not be exhibited by more than one of the joint owners. Exhibitors are permitted to make more than one entry in a class but shall not take more than one award in that class. The preparation of all the entries (except where otherwise stated) must be by the exhibitor. Classes may be combined or cancelled at the discretion of the Show Steward who may refuse any entry or exhibit without giving reason- Delivery, Staging and Collection of Exhibits: All exhibits. Exhibitors delivering exhibits personally must unpack them and submit them for staging between 14.00hrs and 19.00hrs. on Thursday 1st July 2021. Entries will now be accepted on Friday morning 2nd July 2021 between 8.00am and 9.00am provided you have indicated on the entry form your intention to do so. Cardboard containers must not be left on the premises as they are contrary to the fire regulations. (Exhibits may be sent by courier/post to The Bees and Honey Feature at Devon County Show. Any packaging must be easy to open and arrangements must be made for the return of exhibits.) Staging and collection. The photocopy of the official entry will be sent the exhibitor with their competition numbers. This form will be used to book in and out their exhibits. This form must be left with the competition secretary after booking in. Failure to leave this form with the competition secretary may result in either points and prize money not being given. The form is used to award points and prize money. The form will be available on Sunda from the competition sec from 17.00, so exhibitors can collection their exhibits. A steward must be used to check all returned exhibits. A one-day Show admission ticket will be issued to exhibitors when exhibits in 7 or more classes are staged. No Second prize will be awarded unless there are 3 entries, and no Third prize unless there are 4 entries in any Class. If there are 8 or more entries in any Class, a Fourth prize (Very Highly Commended) will be awarded; if 12 or more entries a Fifth prize (Highly Commended); and if 16 or more entries a Sixth prize (Commended). Trophies will be presented to the winners at 4.00 pm on Sunday 4th July 2021 in the Bees & Honey Marquee; prize monies will be distributed by the DBKA Treasurer. All entries in the Gift Class (Class 23) will become the property of the DBKA Show Committee and will be sold to raise funds for improvements to the Bees & Honey Show Equipment. Collection on the Sunday at the close of the Show. The Show closes at 17.00hrs. The photocopy of the official entry form provided by the Entries Secretary MUST be produced to a steward in order to collect exhibits. Labels: Exhibitors must label every jar, section, or other exhibit with the labels as supplied by the Entries Secretary before delivery to the show. The labels, which must not be altered, shall be affixed on jars and bottles to allow between 10 and 15 mm between the edge of the label and the bottom of the vessel, or as near to this as possible. On square sections and shallow frames place labels at the right top corner of the vertical transparent face of the case and the duplicate on the top of the horizontal bar of the frame or section. On round sections place one label on rings and duplicate on face 12 - 15 mm from bottom edge of each section. Labels for Cut Comb shall be affixed one on the lid and the duplicate on the long side of the container. If using the new comb containers where the lid is affixed to the case a single label on the lid is acceptable. For large blocks of wax, one label should be affixed to the display plate provided by the Show and the other on the surface of the wax, to be shown uppermost towards the bottom edge (not on the upper surface). If a show case is used for wax, one label must be affixed on the glass and the duplicate on the surface of the wax to be shown uppermost. Small blocks of wax shall have a label affixed to the bottom of each item and one on the display plate. On candles the label is to be affixed on the side of the candle parallel to the base. Class 13: one sheet of foundation. Label must be fixed to the top bar. On Mead the labels, shall be affixed on bottles to allow between 10 and 15mm between the edge of the label and the bottom of the bottle. For Class 17b the Entries Secretary will provide a luggage label which must be fixed to the neck of the bottle indicating the following: the entry type, the ingredients and whether it is sweet or dry. For cakes, one label to be affixed to the plate and the other to the bag. Except where otherwise stated. For Photographs, the class label must be placed on the front bottom right corner. No Exhibitor's card, trademark, label, name or writing may be placed on or attached to any part of an exhibit. EXTRACTED HONEY: All honey must be the bona fide produce of the Exhibitor's bees and presented in food grade containers. (a) Extracted Honey: must be exhibited in plain, clear 454g (1lb) squat jars (glass or plastic) with standard gold lacquered metal, gold plastic, or white plastic screw tops or twist-offs and matching, except where otherwise stated. (b) Colour - BD Standard Grading Glasses will be used. (Grading glasses should be viewed against the side of a standard 454g (1lb) honey jar with a matt white background. Do not use grading glasses against a direct light source). (c) Labels - Exhibitors must label every jar before delivery to the show as indicated above COMB HONEY: All honey must be the bona fide produce of the Exhibitor's bees Square sections approximately 454g (1lb) may be enclosed in cardboard commercial sale section cases or white show cases. Round sections must have clear covers on both sides. Cut comb honey must be shown in standard UK containers with transparent lids and must have a gross weight between 200g and 255g. Frames for extraction should be wired and must be shown in plain protective BEE PROOF show cases and the comb must be visible from both sides. Place labels at the right top corner of the vertical transparent face of the case and the duplicate on the top of the horizontal bar of the frame itself. Plastic foundation is not permitted in any class. 7. WAX: All wax exhibited must be the bona fide produce of the Exhibitor's bees. Wax may be exhibited polished or unpolished at the discretion of the Exhibitor. If a show case is used it must not exceed 300mm square (12 inch). If a show case is not used a paper plate and plastic bag will be provided. Large blocks of wax, should be unpatterned. 8. MEAD: shall be exhibited in clear colourless or slightly green-tinted round shouldered Bordeaux style wine bottles of 75cl capacity, bottles must be PUNTED with no lettering or ornamentation. Bottles with shallow punts are acceptable. Only cork stoppers with white plastic flanges are to be used. There should be approximately 20mm from the bottom of the cork to the liquid. No alcohol may be added. No flavouring to be added to Mead, but additions such as acids, nutrients and tannin are permitted. Note for Cyser, sweet entries will be marked down vs dry entries. Mead (Classes 14, 16 & 17). General guidance suggests that Dry Mead should be between 1.100 & 0.999 SG, and 9-12% alcohol content; and Sweet Mead between 1.127 & 1.025 SG, and 12-15% alcohol content. But the final decision lies with the Judges and their tastes. CAKES AND BAKED GOODS: shall be displayed on a paper plate in a clear plastic bag, both supplied by the Show at the time of staging. All food classes need to be produced to a standard suitable for sale to the public, and in full compliance with food safety requirements. PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASSES 24a; 24b; 42a; 42b: All photographic exhibits must have been taken, but not necessarily processed, by the exhibitor. The subject should be connected with bees or beekeeping. A close up or macro photograph is one where the main subject matter is approximately 30% of the print. Photographs must be displayed either laminated or in a suitable clear waterproof bag with Velcro (hook side) attached to the back for mounting. - Whilst every care will be taken of the exhibits, the Devon County Show will not be liable for compensation for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. - The Council of the Devon Agricultural Association (Devon County Show) reserve the sole and absolute right to interpret these or any other prescribed regulations, conditions and prize lists, and to finally settle and determine all or any matters, question, difference, in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, or in connection, with the Show, and to substitute judges for those announced in the prize list, or to make additional appointments as may be deemed necessary. - All Exhibitors and other persons admitted to the Showground shall be subject to rules, the orders, regulations (including Health and Safety) of the Devon County Agricultural Association and the Council of the Devon County Show. Force Majeure - If an event defined hereafter as Force Majeure occurs the DCAA will not be responsible for the financial consequences or any losses or any actions claims or demands caused to or made by an exhibitor or their servants or agents caused by the failure of the Devon County Show to be held on one or more of the days but for the event of Force Majeure on which it would otherwise be held. Force Majeure means for the purposes of this clause exceptionally inclement weather; flooding of the whole or any part of the Devon County Showground or the whole or any part of the car parks associated with it; an act of God including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm or other natural disaster; act of any sovereign including but not limited to war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, nationalisation, requisition, destruction or damage to property by or under the order of any government or public or local authority or imposition of government sanction embargo or similar action; law, judgment, order, decree, embargo, blockade, labour dispute including but not limited to strike, lockout or boycott; interruption or failure of utility service including but not limited to electric power, gas, water or telephone service; failure of the transportation of any personnel equipment, machinery supply or material required by DCAA to run the Devon County Show; breach of contract by any essential personnel; any other matter or cause beyond the control of DCAA. - The Devon County Agricultural Association (The Devon County Show) operates to a high Health and Safety standard. All exhibitors and stewards are expected to meet that standard and comply with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which is held in the Association's office, - Information from entry forms will be stored on computer, information about the results may be published and/or provided to the Press for publication. The making of an entry is irrevocable consent for the storage and disclosure of information in this way. Health and Safety for Features Exhibitors The Devon County Show takes pride in welcoming both exhibitors and visitors to the Show. In order that we provide a safe environment for all parties we ask that you comply with the following when on Show Site. For some feature sections additional rules may apply. In the event of a query please speak to your Section Stewards. Children: Please ensure children are supervised at all times. If possible leave children at home during set up and breakdown; the show site is not a suitable play area as there are a number of moving vehicles and heavy equipment on site during these periods. Dogs: We strongly recommend that you do not bring your dog onto site during set up or break down. Any dogs on site must be on a short non retractable lead and under your control at all times. Please do not leave your dogs in your car. Fire: In the event of a fire please follow the instructions of the Feature's Steward who will know what action to take in the event of an emergency. Fire extinguishers are available in all marquees and these are located near to the fire exits or at a central fire point First Aid: Our medical centre is available on the Wednesday before the Show and this is indicated on our site maps (near the Lime Tree Café) and until midnight on the Saturday night. General: If you see something that you think is unsafe or wrong then please report this so that we can do something about it. Electrical Equipment: Any electrical equipment being plugged into the Show's electrical installation (paid for in advance) must be PAT tested. Slips, Trips and Falls: Please ensure that you keep walkways clear of your belongings, cables or any other objects. Exhibits must be secure and displayed so that they will not topple over during the Show Smoking: Smoking of any type is not permitted in any of our buildings, marquees, or temporary structures Vehicles: Please drive slowly and stick to the designated roadways. Your vehicle must be off site and parked in the appropriate car park by the time advised by your Section. At the end of the Show please do not move your vehicle until permission is given to do so. Quad bikes and motor bikes (other than those in displays) are not permitted on the Show Site. Waste: Please ensure that any waste is placed into the appropriate waste skip provided. Working at Height: If you are building a display then appropriate working at height equipment should be used (as identified in your risk assessment). Climbing on boxes, chairs or staging is not acceptable. Anyone using tower scaffolding must be suitably trained in its erection and use (PASMA). |