The East Lothian Beekeepers’ Association AGM and annual Honey Show took place on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, and it was a great opportunity to celebrate the skill, care, and craftsmanship of our members.
🏆 Trophy Winners
- George Hood Trophy – Alex Nightingale
- George Turnbull Trophy – George Barton
Congratulations to both winners on their well-deserved awards.
🍯 Honey Show Class Results
This year’s Honey Show featured a strong range of entries across honey and beeswax classes:
- Class 1: 1 × jar of light blossom honey
- Class 2: 1 × jar of medium blossom honey
- Class 3: 1 × jar of dark blossom honey
- Class 4: 1 × jar of set honey
- Class 5: 1 × jar of heather honey
- Class 6: 1 piece of cut comb honey (blossom or heather, approx. 8 oz)
- Class 7: 1 × shallow frame of blossom or heather honey
- Class 8: 1 × piece of beeswax (8–12 oz)
- Class 9: 3 pieces of beeswax (need not be matching, may include candles or other moulded items)
Thank you to everyone who entered, attended, and helped organise the event. The standard of entries continues to reflect the knowledge and dedication within the association.
