Vale and Downland Beekeepers’ Association
Programme 2010


Programme 2010 - new indoor venue

Indoor meetings to be on a Friday in the Charlton Day Centre, Charlton Village Road, Wantage, OX12 7HG, commencing ay 1930 hours. Parking facilities are available on the site adjacent to the hall.
Apiary meetings are held on a Sunday afternoon and commence at 1430 hours at the venue stated in the programme.

Date and time Subject Location
January 29
Friday 1930
Showing a brand new bee film.  This is highly recommended for all standards of beekeepers Charlton Day Centre
February 26
Friday 1930
"How his bees are managing to deal with varroa"
The guest speaker will be Mr. Ron Hoskins from Wiltshire
Charlton Day Centre
March 26
Friday 1930
Simple Queen Rearing
John and Lilian Valentine
Charlton Day Centre
April 17
Saturday 0900 - 1700
Spring Convention
Convention and Trade Exhibition
at the National Agricultural Centre
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
April 25
Sunday 1430
First apiary meeting at the Association's apiary
May 8
Saturday 1430
joint meeting with Newbury Association
The guest speaker will be Nigel Semmence, our new Regional Bee Inspector
Virginia Arnott's Peachcroft apiary
June 13
Sunday 1230
Barbeque and Apiary Meeting
at Pete Dawson's home apiary
Peter has several colonies, some in different types of hives
 
July 18
Sunday 1430
Janie and Bill McKay home apiary
this will be a chance to see how to keep bees in a small garden
 
Sunday 29 August
& Monday 30 August
White Horse, Uffington Show
Volunteers required to help with the stand. Please contact Lilian if you are able to help.
Uffington
September 5
Sunday 1430
Association Apiary we will be inspecting the bees at the site and preparing them for winter.  
October 29
Friday 1930
Annual General Meeting
Your chance to vote new members onto the committee.
A talk on Forensic Entomology will be given after the AGM by John Manlove, one of our members.
Charlton Day Centre
October 28, 29 & 30 National Honey Show
The National Honey Show will be held at St. George's College, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2QS
 
Novenber 26
Friday 1930
Fun Honey Show with honey tasting and judging.
Members will have the opportunity to choose the best from the best. The judge will be announced later
Charlton Day Centre
December 10
Friday 1930
Joint meeting with Newbury
More information about venue etc. will follow
t.b.a.
when what where

Evening Summer Meetings for Beginners and Public
It has been decided to hold 4 evening meetings during the season for beginners and public.   These meetings will be held on Wednesday 5 May, Wednesday 2 June, Wednesday 7 July and Wednesday 4 August, all starting at 1900.  If you know of anyone who would be interested in attending any of these meetings please contact Lilian Valentine 01235 767524.   Venues for these meetings will be decided upon nearer the time.  If you cannot make a Wednesday evening please contact Lilian and we will see if we can arrange another evening.

Winter Evening meetings for Beginners
As a follow on from the summer meetings we will be holding 6 evening meetings with a mix of theory and practical beekeeping (i.e. making up equipment).  You will also have an opportunity to study bees and disease under the microscope.

GENERAL INFORMATION

BROOD DISEASE
If you suspect any brood disease in your bees (EFB or AFB) please contact Regional Bee Inspector Nigel Semmence, tel: 01234 338694 or email nigel.semmence@fera.gsi.gov.uk



Updated 26 January 2010

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