Group Visit

A presentation, tour and ‘tasting’at the Meadery.

Haltwhistle NE49 9HA  £7.50 per person.

Numbers limited!   Apply early!!

Beekeeping in South Africa: led by Tony Lindsey

Tony Lindsey: Before returning to live in the UK this year, when Tony joined PBKA, Tony lived in
South Africa. He will tell us about his experience as a Bee Farmer and the challenges of working with
the ‘not so friendly’ African Bees.

Also including :
Informal reports about the Beekeeping Convention

Cumbria Beekeepers Association : Stephen Barnes

Raising Funds through Give as You Live : Terry Phillips

Buzz Square Lottery;  Learning Exchange

Led by PBKA Apiary Managers.
Accompanied by seasonal refreshments and festive music….

Learn how to assemble frames

Practise by assembling frames for future use at Acorn Bank

Bring your own frames to assemble with your bee keeper friends.

Please bring a small hammer with you and framing nails if you have them.

Also including: Buzz Square Lottery; Learning Exchange

Sunday lunch option : Boot and Shoe Inn 017684 83343

New Year Lunch : members, family and friends

Menus and cost to be circulated nearer the time.

Preparing for the new season will be led by the Apiary Managers Rob Mc Garvie
and Dominic Rhodes.

A demonstration and practical workshop focusing on strategies to reduce
the risk of disease in your hives this season.

Also featuring:
Buzz Square Lottery;
Learning Exchange

How bees meet their nutritional needs.
Prof. Geraldine Wright

Also featuring:
*Buzz Square Lottery;
# Learning Exchange

Sunday lunch option : Shepherds Inn 01768 881463

It’s arrived in the U! Now what?

Graham Royle NDB

Followed by a practical workshop to make a live hornet trap.

N.B. ‘Pre-booking is essential for this session to ensure that we have sufficient materials available for the practical workshop.

Also featuring:
*Buzz Square Lottery;
# Learning Exchange

Sunday lunch option: North Lakes Hotel
Please contact Margaret to make your table reservation : 01768 894404