On October the 6th of 2024 we saw the popular HBA Honey Show and Convention return to Sparsholt College in Winchester for a full day of activities. The day was filled with talks from Lynfa Davies on other use for “The Nucleus”, Maragret Murdin gave a great presentation on “The Queen”, both Lynfa and Maragret are Master Beekeepers and holders of the National Diploma in Beekeeping.
Whilst these talks were being presented our Judges, Hazel Blackburn & Suzy …… were judging the 250+ entries across the range of categories, this included our Confectionary Categories judged by Miguel from Rosy’s Cafe in Winchester.
Below are some images of the entries on the day.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and especially to Avon Valley and Ali Everest who did extremely well this year. We had over 40 Entrants and over 250 entries. Below is the list of winners and the associated trophies.
HBA Honey Show 2024 Winners
| Cup | Description | Winner | Association |
| Beekeepers’ Choice | One jar of honey, light, medium or dark, crystallised or soft set | Peter George | Winchester & District |
| Bellairs Medal for the BBKA Blue Ribbon | Best Exhibit in Show of all classes | Ali Everest | Avon Valley |
| Centenary Trophy | Association with the most 1st places in classes 1 to 23,35-39 (honey, beeswax and novice classes) | Avon Valley | Avon Valley |
| Colour Photography Trophy | Member with the highest points in classes 32 to 34 | Lesley Murphy | Southampton & District |
| Gilbert Barrett Cup | Member with second highest points in classes 1 to 23,35-39 (honey, beeswax and novice classes) | John Lauwerys | Meon Valley |
| HBA Robinia Bowl | Member with highest points in classes 26-29 (confectionery) | Ali Everest | Avon Valley |
| Hickman Shield | Association with most points in classes 1 to 23,35-39 (honey, beeswax and novice classes) | Avon Valley | Avon Valley |
| HP Young Memorial Shield | Member with most points in classes 1 to 23,35-39 (honey, beeswax and novice classes) | Ali Everest | Avon Valley |
| Junior Award | Junior member with highest points in classes 40 to 43 | Waterside Primary school | Romsey & District |
| Novice Award | Member with highest points in classes 35 to 39 | Charlie Wilkins | Avon Valley |
| Ritchie Wax Trophy | Member with the highest points in classes 17 to 23 | John Lauwerys | Meon Valley |
| South Coast Honey Farm Shield | Member with highest points in classes 6 to 7,10-13 (comb honeys) | Ali Everest | Avon Valley |
This year, at the show we had a young film crew from Winchester University doing a story on the lack of young people in beekeeping. You can watch to full report below. HBA would like to thank Jade Edwards-Lowe (Student Journalist, Winchester Online News)
This year the Honey Show & Convention will be held on Sunday 6th October 2025 at Sparsholt College in Winchester. Tickets will go on sale around July 2025.