We are inviting local Esher schools and youth groups to bring parties of children free of charge, to a special programme (see below) from 10am to 3pm on the Friday of the show, 25th October. The children will be introduced to the largest and most amazing show of beekeeping and honey in the world and deepen their understanding of bees and beekeeping.
We also have dedicated entry classes for junior exhibitors in the competitive side of the show.
Please contact Fiona Matheson: gensec@honeyshow.co.uk for further information.
Friday programme for Group Visit
10am Arrival and welcome
10.15 – 11.00 A guided tour of the show from a beekeeper with a chance to see all the exhibits of different honeys, candles and other things honeybees can make. eg. wax wraps, cosmetics, cakes 45mins.
11.00 -11.30 Roll their own beeswax candle to take home and enjoy.
11.30 -11.45 Break.
11.45 – 12.30 A talk about bees, how a hive works and the importance of bees as pollinators in the environment, see inside a virtual hive and hear some fun facts from a lively, charismatic presenter.
12.30 – 1.15 Bring a packed lunch.
1.15 – 1.45 Make their own bee (in felt) at the ‘Grans On The Make’ stand in the trade hall.
1.45 – 2.15 Finally, honey tasting: different varieties of honey.
2.30 Free time to visit the National Honey Show at leisure.
