2012-2013 MEETINGS

 2012
Tue, 10th Jan     Annual Business Meeting , Hala Carr Community Centre
Tue, 14th Feb    “Research findings so far” Speakers: Emily Adams & Philip Donkersley, Hala Carr Community Centre
Tue, 13th Mar    AGM plus “Our breeding apiary” Speaker: Richard Sewell, Hala Carr Community Centre
Tue, 17th Apr    “Soap making with beeswax and honey” Speaker: Fliss Hawksworth, Hala Carr Community Centre
Sat, 19th May    “Honey bee pests, diseases and IPM” Speaker: David Chandler of Warwick University, Hosted by: Helen & Roger Jum
Sat, 16th Jun    “Bees in the Borough” project Speaker: David Raynor followed by Auction of Beekeeping Equipment, Hosted by: Ginny & Colin Newsham
Sat, 21st  Jul    TBA, Speaker: TBA, Hosted by: Pat & Mike Pugh
Sat, 18th Aug    Annual BBQ, Hosted by: Linda & Richard Wilson
Tue, 18th Sep    TBA, Speaker: TBA, Hala Carr Community Centre    
Sat, 13th Oct    Annual Honey Show Venue: Hest Bank Village Hall        
Fri, 23rd  Nov    Annual Dinner, Venue: TBA

2013
Tue, 8th Jan    Annual Business Meeting, Hala Carr Community Centre

Tue, 19th Feb    “Research findings year 2”, Speakers: Emily Adams & Philip Donkersley, Hala Carr Community Centre

Tue, 19th Mar    AGM plus “Our first season with Warré hives” Speakers: Fred Ayres and Vincent Smalley, Hala Carr Community Centre
        

OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

Sat 14th Jan      BBKA ADM

Sat 28th Jan    Lancaster University Research Programme update, Lancaster University

Sat, 3rd Mar    Lancashire & NW BKA Convention
    
20th-22nd Apr    BBKA Spring Convention, University College Campus, Newport, Shropshire

Sat, 5th May    Furness BKA 23rd Annual Convention

CLUB FUND RAISING EVENTS AT THE APIARY

Sun, 15th Jul    An afternoon with Bees

Sun, 22nd Jul    An afternoon with Bees

Sun, 27th Jul    An afternoon with Bees

Tue,  7th Aug    An afternoon with Bees

Thu, 16th Aug    An afternoon with Bees

CLUB TRAINING COURSES

A variety of theoretical and practical courses for beginners and developing beekeepers are being planned to take place at the apiary during the season, dependent on the bees and the weather. Details will be circulated to all members as they become available and will be shown on the web site.

OPEN TRAINING COURSES

Sat 11th Feb    Apiary Construction and Management, Truckhaven Conference Centre, Carnforth
Sat, 10th Mar    Introduction to basic beekeeping.  Forrest Hills
Sat, 28th Apr    Basic Beekeeping Competencies.  A six-week practical course at the club apiary, Yealand Conyers

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Tuesday, 27th March 2012
Tuesday, 26th June 2012
Tuesday, 25th September 2012
Tuesday, 27th November 2012