These rules apply to the Melplash Show which takes place annually in August

ENTRIES
1. Entries should be made on the form provided by the Secretary of the Melplash Agricultural Society and reach the Show Office by the closing date on the entry form
2.  No late entries accepted
3.  No exhibit may be entered in more than one class.
4.  Exhibitors are permitted to make more than one entry in a class but shall not take more than one award in that class.
5.   Joint owners of an apiary are to be regarded as one exhibitor therefore may not make separate entries
6.   Classes may be amalgamated or cancelled at the discretion of the Show Committee
7.  The Show Committee have the power to refuse any entry
STAGING AND COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS
1.  Exhibitors may stage exhibits the evening before the show or before 0815am on the day.  Judging will commence at 0830am
2.  Exhibits shall not be removed before the time stated in the schedule 
3.  Competitors are responsible for the delivery and collection of their own exhibits personally or by a named third party.
4.  Every article must be the bone-fide property of the exhibitor
5.  All honey and wax must be gathered from flowers in the natural way in the United Kingdom but may have been purchased for Classes 481 482 485 486 489 490 491 499
6.  No exhibit may be tasted or interfered with in any way by any person without permission of the Steward.  The Show Committee will take normal care of the exhibits during the Show but will not be responsible in any circumstances for loss or damage sustained by exhibitors in any way what so ever
LABELS
1.  The labels, as supplied by the Melplash Show Secretary, must not be altered in any way.
2.  Except where otherwise stated, no label, trademark or other distinguishing mark may be placed on an exhibit
3.  Labels shall be affixed:
a.  To jars with a rubber band through the label and fixed around the top of the jars
b.  Exhibits in commercial classes should bear a lot number and conform to current food labelling regulations.
EXTRACTED HONEY
1.  Extracted honey must be exhibited in clear 454g (1lb) squat glass jars with lacquered metal or white plastic commercial screw or twist off lids, all of British Standard pattern and matching.
2.  Colour will be judged in accordance with B.B.K.A. grading filters complying with BS1656, available from WDKBA Secretary
3   Jars must contain the standard weight specified in the schedule.
SECTIONS
1.  Sections must be enclosed in white section cases or in plain commercial containers with windows
2. The section must be easily removable from its container
3.  Round sections to be displayed with clear covers on both sides
CUT COMB HONEY
1.  Cut comb honey must be displayed in standard white or clear commercial 227g/8oz containers with a transparent snap-on lid (minimum weight in container of 227g/8oz)
FRAME OF HONEY SUITABLE FOR EXTRACTION
1.  Must be shown in a ‘bee-tight’ case being glazed on both sides and must be capable of easy withdrawal
WAX
1.  Wax exhibits must fall within the weights specified in the schedule
2.  See above staging and collection of exhibits - 5
MEAD
1.  Mead must be exhibited in clear colourless glass 75cl bottles of the new sauterne type (of round section with rounded not fluted shoulders) without lettering or ornament of any kind
ii) The bottles must have a cork stoppers with a white plastic flanges
CAKES & CONFECTIONARY
1.  Must be made by the exhibitor
2.  All cakes/confectionary to be exhibited on a white paper plate with a doyley in clear plastic or covered with cling film
3.  See above staging and collection of exhibits - 5
AWARDS
1.  In the event of a tie for a cup or prize on a points basis, the award shall be jointly awarded
2.  For cups and special prizes points will be awarded as follows:-
First: 6; Second: 5; Third: 4; V.H.C.: 3; H.C: 2; C: 1;
3.  The cups and prizes will be awarded to the members who gain most points in the classes indicated in the schedule.
SALES OF HONEY – HONEY PRODUCTS
1.  Only exhibitors will be permitted to supply honey and honey products for sale on show day with the understanding that Honey and honey products from the West Dorset Beekeeping Association is sold first
2.  A sales booking in form must be completed and given to a Committee Member on show day
In the event of a dispute the Show Committee decision is final
IF HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Carole Brown  01308-456210
Email: caroleabrown@tiscali.co.uk