Can you help retrieve a piece of local history?

In 1950 a cup was presented to Linslade Horticultural Society by T Janes and Son, to be won for an aspect of beekeeping, possibly best honey. At some point, possibly 1967/68, the cup was passed to Bedfordshire Bee Keepers' Association where it is now awarded to the best novice beekeeper each year.

Engraving on the cup records that it was awarded each year from 1950 to 1954, then from 1968 to the present day. It is not clear why there is a gap from 1955 to 1967.

Beds BKA would love to know more about the history of the cup - why was it given, who the early winners were (and what they did to win it), why the 10 year gap?

Are there any relatives or descendants of T Janes in the area? Does anyone know where the records of Linslade Horticultural Society are kept? The County archives do not hold them.

If you can shed any light on this, Beds BKA would be delighted to hear from you via https://bedsbka.org.uk/contact-us-choice/