London Honey Show

I visited the London honey show which was a lot more extravagant than the honey shows I have been to. For a start it was on a week day evening and in a nice hotel. The show looked to me to be a success. Lots of people and events and things to see, try and learn. Everyone was approachable and keen to pass on knowledge etc.

The location was at The Lancaster hotel which is between Marble Arch and Notting Hill opposite Hyde Park.

 I attended two lectures, however more were available and then browsed the stands. Seating for the lectures was limited, but worth attending, I had to sit on the floor but it was ok.  

Garden Organic's were around as were Bee Craft and the guy from Omlet selling the bee haus. Lots of people selling memberships to this and that, plus DVD’s and books for sale, including 2 by Celia Davis. You could also by various other bits and bobs.

I entered the tombola and won a honey jar donated by Daylesford Organics. I also saw a couple of celebrities including Charlie Dimmock who looked very glamorous. I tried several honeys’ all were good all of varying colours and subtle taste differences. The lectures were on selling honey and hive byproduct which was interesting but could have been better. The other presentation was on school that has set up a hive on its grounds and is now integrating it into the school curriculum.

All in all, a very nice evening. I did enjoy the complementary nibbles.