Device for removing Honeybees from the Cavity of a Flat Roof

                                            Authors Drawings                                                                                             Device in Action

                                                                      John Stephens presents the trophy to Chris Boughton                                                              Jack Julyan of Whitecross, Wadebridge picture taken in 1957

At the  Royal Cornwall Show this year Chris Boughton was presented with the Jack Julyan Memorial Trophy in the best home made appliance category for the device shown above.

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ROSE BOWL WON AT LAST

CBKA member Mike Leverton is now the proud holder of the Cornwall Beekeepers Asso­ciation Challenge Cup after winning the trophy at the Royal Bath & West Show. The beautiful silver rose bowl was first awarded in 1949 and remained on the Bath & West Showground’s shelves, unwanted and unwon for as many years as show organisers can remember. It used to be vigorously competed for in the years when the show moved around the south west to a different venue each year. Plymouth, Truro and Falmouth were regular ports of call. It made its final excursion to Cornwall in 1955 when it was held in Launceston. But when the show moved to its permanent home near Shepton Mallet the number of exhibitors making the trek from Cornwall tailed off and it was last won in 1991. The Rose Bowl was pictured in the April magazine and Mike took up the challenge. The judges said he thoroughly deserved the award because of the top quality of his honey. He was, said Bees & Honey Chief Steward Chris Rawlings, a master showman in the bee­keeping and honey world.

Mike, who lives in Lelant near St Ives and also won prizes at the Royal Cornwall Show, said he was delighted to be taking the trophy back to Cornwall at last. It is awarded to the resident member of the Cornwall Beekeepers Association who notches up the most points in classes for light, medium, dark and set honey.

Mike is pictured being presented with the Rose Bowl by Lady Caroline Cameron, the wife of the President of the Royal Bath & West of England Society, Lord Ewan Cameron. Lady Caroline made a special visit to the Honey tent to present the award.

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CALLINGTON HONEY SHOW 2007

Phew ... It’s over until next year. That’s the Callington Honey Fair. What a good show it was! Our very competent judge, Stephen Pearce, professionally judged every exhibit ably assisted by Sue Hoult as steward. The honey exhibits were a little disappointing but the vari­ety and diversity of the other exhibits made awarding the cups very tricky. Stephen would have liked more cups to award under the circumstances. A compromise was reached so that the worthy winners had to share cups. Our thanks to Stephen and we look forward to him judging again sometime.

Wax & Cookery Exhibit

Cup winners were:

John Trevithick Cup (Best Exhibit):            Joyce Adams, Holsworthy Branch of Devon BKA

Lions Rose bowl (Best Cookery Exhibit):  Sue Malcolm

Wesley Wilton Shield (Best Wax Exhibit): Linda Evans

Vera Ghey Cup Best Light Honey):            Kim Fitch and Jo Widdicombe                     

Callington Motors Cup (Most Points):         Sue Hoult

Reg Pomeroy Cup (Best Novice):              Peter Battle

Shield (Best Children's Exhibit):                  St. Stephens School, Saltash under 11 years; Naomi Malcolm 11-16 years.

The Children's Exhibits                                                               Cross stitch Exhibit by Mrs Davis

It’s a good job Chris Boughton is retired because his contribution and help was invaluable throughout the day. The sales team of Michael Pickles, Peter Hunkin and others did an excellent job and Linda Evans & Sue Malcolm were kept busy all day. This year we were pleased to welcome fel­low beekeepers from Holsworthy, Tavistock and West Cornwall who helped in many ways with exhibits and tea making as well as the vital role of talking to the public.

Peter Battle explains the bees in the observation hive to children

It’s always a pleasure to meet beekeepers from other parts of the country who call in to see what’s hap­pening, it puts us on the map. Flyers advertising courses run by our members were taken by many interested persons so we hope to welcome new beekeepers next year.

The show drew to a close around 5pm after the prize cups had been presented by the Deputy Portreeve.

Linda Evans receiving the Wesley Wilton Shield

Our thanks go to all who came and did whatever they did to make the show a success. A good day was had by all. If you haven’t been before, come next year and have some fun.

Show Committee

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