Introduction

The Lancashire & North West Beekeepers Association is a registered charity (No 506167) and was founded in 1882. The Association is affiliated to the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) and is one of the oldest beekeeping Associations in England.

The Association covers the counties of Lancashire and Merseyside has seven Branches in total. Some of the Branches run courses for beginners and some also provide assistance for new members. Branches with an Internet presence provide programmes (e.g. meeting and event dates) on their own web sites otherwise a programme of events is held with us.

The Association holds a one day Annual Convention in late Autumn which gives the members of all seven Branch's a chance to meet up, have lunch and listen to the guest speakers.

The Association also has an extensive collection of beekeeping related library books that members can borrow.

Branches

People interested in beekeeping are invited to contact any of these regional Branches :-

Name:	Blackburn & East Lancashire Branch
Secretary:	John Zamorski
Address:	46 Woone Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BG.
Contact:	(01200) 427661 or e-mail

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Name:	Blackpool & Fylde Branch
Secretary:	Mrs Vera Alderson
Address:	18 Elvaston Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7TH.
Contact:	(01253) 895435 or e-mail

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Name:	Lancaster & District Branch
Secretary:	Richard Wilson
Address:	4 Basil Grove, Overton, Morcambe, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA3 3JD.
Contact:	e-mail

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Name:	Liverpool & District Branch
Secretary:	Sheila Myron
Address:	"Park Cottage", 24 Laurel Rd., West Park, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4AX.
Contact:	(01774) 421614 or e-mail

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Name:	Ormskirk & Croston (West Lancashire) Branch
Secretary:	Penny Oakley

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Name:	Preston & District Branch
Secretary:	Dorothy Todd
Address:	Great Nelsons Farm, Ulnes Walton Lane, Nr Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 3LT.
Contact:	(01772) 601264 or e-mail

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Name:	Southport & District Branch
Secretary:	To be announced

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Attending Branch meetings

Members of the public are advised to check that the venues, dates and times have not changed before attending a meeting. If in doubt please contact the Secretary of the Branch in question.
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Beginners courses

There are currently three beginners 'Introduction to beekeeping' courses run by Branches within the Association :-

• A full time, two day course at a venue in Rufford, Lancashire.
• A six week, part time, evening course at a venue in Liverpool, Merseyside.
• A full time, one day course at a venue near Lancaster, Lancashire.
• A six week, part time, evening course at a venue near Lancaster, Lancashire.

The Manchester Beekeepers Association also run a beekeeping course at Dower House, Heaton Park, Manchester.
Contact Maggie Böhme on (0161) 7477292 for more information.
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