Another success for the 4th Annual R&DBKA Honey Show with a record 118 entries.

The event took place at Antrim Civic Centre where we were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Antrim, Councillor Paul Michael. Councillor Michael judged the photographic section and then gave a few words of welcome to the audience.

Whilst the judging was taking place, we had an excellent illustrated talk by Janet Wilson and Catherine Gleave of G.I.F.T. International and Robert Ditty. Their talk was entitled From "Camellias to Kenya " and was about their recent trip to Kenya, part of which was meeting local beekeepers and looking at opportunities to help them develop their skills.



Robert and his wife Helen, Alex Bradley, John Hill and Susie Turner all went on the trip, representing R&DBKA and will now spend time considering the best way to spend the funds raised by R&DBKA at various events over the last couple of years.

There were an additional two classes this year, wax cake and novice photograph.

Our thanks to Rosemary Kennedy for donating the cup for the wax cake and thanks to Susie Turner for the cup for novice photograph in memory of her Father John Turner who died earlier this year. John was a R&DBKA member and although he lived in Wales, he was a great supporter of the Association, took a keen interest in all our events and was an avid photographer.



Gail Orr, Chief Judge commented on the number of entries and very high standard of entries this year. Our thanks to Gail and his fellow judges, Leo McGuiness, Hugh McBride and Cecil McMullan.

Many congratulations to Elmer Kennedy who won overall points and overall points for a R&DBKA member.



A special mention to Robert Ditty who won the novice photograph award, as a week earlier he was awarded Baker of The Year at a prestigious ceremony in London.

Our thanks to everyone who took the time and trouble to enter - and to the stewards and secretaries for all their hard work before, during and after the show.

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| Updated: 18.9.2011 |