THIS year’s Conwy Honey Fair was the best and busiest in the 30 years it has been organised by Conwy Bee keepers.

It was held on Friday September 13 in Lancaster Square and the High Street with 30 honey plant, crafts and farmers market stalls.

The Conwy Honey Fair was founded by Royal Charter of Edward 1st, more than 700 years ago.

Peter McFadden of Conwy’s Beekeepers said: “It was a very successful day, the best and busiest since we started organizing the Honey Fair 30 years ago, great weather. The town was packed with visitors, some from overseas, all day. Many visitors said they loved the High Street without traffic. One customer had bought a jar of honey last year, and returned this year to buy 80 jars of honey from the same beekeepers. Our collection from stallholders raised a record £1,030 towards Bees for Development. We’ve now raised over £10,000 for the Wales based charity.”

Peter added: This year’s honey fair was a landmark for local beekeepers and it has become established as a national event.

“People come from far and wide to buy a year’s supply of Welsh honey. In the past some customers have bought a jar from every beekeeper. It’s our favourite day of the year.”

“The Honey Fair is great way of spreading the word about the importance of bees and I believe it’s been good for the town’s traders bringing in more business. We’re looking forward to the next 30 years and building upon our success.”

Ian Jones, head teacher of Llandudno’s Ysgol San Sior, said the school which has a number of beehives, whose honey has been eaten by the prince of Wales, raised more than £1,000 for school funds by selling pots of its honey. He said: “Our children who were manning out stall did really well, they were naturals at selling.