Events for 2009

Members of the public are advised to check that the venues, dates and times have not changed before attending a Branch meeting.

Branch meetings

Wednesday 21^st January - Eagle & Child, Bispham.
7:45 PM - Video night (including Small Hive Beetle).
Thursday 19^th February - Eagle & Child, Bispham.
7:45 PM - A talk on "Spring management" (Graham Royle NDB).
Saturday 7^th March - The Forum, Ormskirk School, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AT.
9:00 AM - Lancashire Annual Convention.
Saturday 14^th March - Old School House, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Preston.
2:00 PM - Lancashire & North West Beekeepers Association AGM.
Monday 16^th March - Eagle & Child, Bispham.
7:45 PM - A talk on "Honey Show preparation" (John McCann).
Saturday 4^th April & Sunday 5^th April - Rufford Old Hall, Rufford.
Beginners course 'Introduction to Beekeeping'.
Friday 17^th April - Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ.
BBKA Members Day.
Saturday 18^th April - Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ.
BBKA Spring Convention.
Sunday 19^th April - Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ.
BBKA Members Education Day.
Saturday 25^th April - Branch's out apiary, King's Moss.
2:00 PM - A talk on "Disease management" (Ian Molyneux, Regional Bee Inspector) and new members introduction (Martin Smith).
Saturday 2^nd May & Sunday 3^rd May - Branch's out apiary, King's Moss.
Beginners course 'Introduction to Beekeeping'.
Sunday 24^th May - Branch's out apiary, King's Moss.
2:00 PM - General meeting.
Monday 22^nd June - Branch's out apiary, King's Moss.
6:30 PM - A talk on "Queen rearing" (Ray Dowson).
Sunday 12^th July - Dower House, Heaton Park, Manchester.
Joint meeting with Manchester Beekeepers (John Charlton).
Sunday 9^th August - Branch's out apiary, King's Moss.
2:00 PM - General meeting and BBQ.
Saturday 5^th September - Branch's out apiary, King's Moss.
2:00 PM - General meeting.
Monday 5^th October - Eagle & Child, Bispham.
7:45 PM - General meeting.
Saturday 10^th October -Barton Village Hall, Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5HE.
1:30 PM - Lancashire County Honey Show.
Monday 19^th October - Eagle & Child, Bispham.
Branch Annual Dinner.
Thursday 29^th October to Saturday 31^st October - St George’s College, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2QS.
National Honey Show
Wednesday 25^th November - Eagle & Child, Bispham.
7:45 PM - Branch AGM.

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Promoting beekeeping at local Shows, Carnivals and Fayres

Each year we attend a number of events to introduce the public to beekeeping. At each event we take an observation hive (unless one is supplied) that allows the public to see honey bees close up, but safely behind glass! It is a great opportunity to allay the public's fear of bees and to explain the differences between honey bees, wasps and bumble bees.

This year, members of our Branch will be attending :-

Saturday 4^th July - Westhead Carnival, School Lane, Westhead, Near Ormskirk.
Saturday ? July - Bickerstaffe Summer Fair.
Saturday/Sunday 25^th/26^th July - Green Fayre, Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland, WN8 7RU
Thursday 20^th to Sunday 23^rd August - Southport Flower Show, Southport, Merseyside.
Saturday 14^th November - Beekeeping Introduction Day, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP

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New beekeeper practical sessions

All practical sessions will take place at our out apiary in King's Moss on Sundays starting at 2:00 PM.

12^th April - Supervised by Ray Dowson, Eric Bradbury, Derrick Harris, John Wilkinson, Sheila Croxen.
19^th April - Supervised by Ray Dowson, Derrick Harris, Sheila Croxen.
26^th April - Supervised by Eric Bradbury, Mark Ball.
10^th May - Supervised by Eric Bradbury, Mark Oakley, Penny Oakley, Derrick Harris, Sheila Croxen.
17^th May - Supervised by Keith Hemming, Sheila Croxen.
31^st May - Supervised by John Wilkinson, Keith Hemming, Mark Ball.
7^th June - Supervised by Eric Bradbury, Mark Oakley, Penny Oakley.
14^th June - Supervised by Derrick Harris, Ray Dowson.
21^st June - Supervised by Keith Hemming, Sheila Croxen.
28^th June - Supervised by Ray Dowson, Keith Hemming, John Wilkinson, Sheila Croxen.

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Basic Assessment

To take the BBKA Basic Assessment in beekeeping, candidates must have been keeping bees for twelve months or have already taken the Branch's 'Introduction to Beekeeping' course.

Do you want to learn more about the craft of beekeeping? If you're a new beekeeper (or not so new for that matter) and want to learn much more about beekeeping then come along to our Basic Assessment in Beekeeping course. Although you might hate the thought of taking an exam, this is not compulsory. Just do the course and you'll have the opportunity to learn the basic things all beekeepers need to know.

The final exam is optional and is completely practical/oral and will take place at a hive (but not yours!). If you decide to take the final exam and pass it, you'll be refunded the cost of the exam fee (£15).

The theory part of the Basic Assessment in Beekeeping course will be held at the Old School House, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, PR26 8LT on the following dates :-

Wednesday 6^th May at 7:00 PM
Monday 18^th May at 7:00 PM
Wednesday 27^th May at 7:00 PM
Monday 1^st June at 7:00 PM
Monday 15^th June at 7:00 PM

Two practical sessions will be arranged to take place at the Branch out apiary in June (evening/weekend). The final exam will also take place at the Branch out apiary. The practical and exam dates will be arranged with course attendees.

The course fee is £20 per person, with an additional £15 to take the final exam.

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Archive

Programme of events for 2008.