A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing Exhibits for a Honey Show by David Shannon Bumblebees & Other Bees devotes space to 'reading the

devotes space to 'reading the bees' something that has become a lost art

With a blend of humor and pathos

Insights into the science behind honey bee behaviour

capturing bee swarms and providing relocation and advisory services

importing bees and/or queens from distant areas

A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing Exhibits for a Honey Show by David Shannon Bumblebees & Other Bees devotes space to 'reading theDavid Shannon, a beekeeper for over 15 years, has kept 30 40 colonies in Yorkshire. He has an enthusiastic interest in preparing a variety of hive products for the show in Harrogate (Supreme Champion twice) and the Royal Show at Stoneleigh (winning the most points, a Bronze Medal, and the Brydon Trophy for his mead). Whilst still showing his products, he has turned his attention to judging and gained his Senior Honey Judging Certificate at the