THE Holsworthy Branch of Devon Beekeepers Association held its honey show at the town’s Memorial Hall recently.

There is a beginners course starting in February, and anyone interested is asked to contact Graham Jones 01288 361147 or visit holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk

Ruth Compton took part in the beginners course in 2015 and this year had winning entries in the show.

Results: The Thorne Perpetual Novices Cup — Ruth Compton; The Penfound Cup (most points classes 1 to 15) — Andrew Sluggett; Stanley Rowland Perpetual Cup (best exhibit) — Ruth Compton (five identical 28g blocks of wax); Penfound Cup (small), Best Wax Cake — Andrew Sluggett; Moss Cup (most points classes 16 to 20) — Andrew Sluggett; Paddison Cup (most points in show) — Andrew Sluggett.