South Cheshire beekeepers

Smoker Fuel

What can you burn in your smoker?
1. Rotten wood – the best if you can find it, and if it is dry! Burns coolly and smells so sweet you’ll be sniffing it!
2. Cardboard – preferably corrugated, but this produces a lot of tar
3. Pine Cones – burn quite hot

More tips for Honey Show

Honey Show

Show bench at Nantwich Show 2010 2
The display bench at the 2010 Nantwich Show

The South Cheshire Honey Show takes place at the Nantwich Show, which is the UK’s largest one day agriculture show and internationally renowned cheese show.

Show Manager at Nantwich Show 2010
Show Manager Steve with wife Joy at the 2010 Nantwich Show

The 2010 honey show, held on the 28th July, was organised by the Show Manager Steve Guest with military precision and efficiency, the results of his hard work can be seen on the show-bench picture above.

The show not only displays the best of beekeeping products, it also offers an opportunity for members of the public to understand more about the fascinating craft.

Communication with the public at Nantwich Show 2010
Frank talks to people attending the 2010 show

The 2011 honey show takes place on the 27th July

www.nantwichshow.co.uk