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Northamptonshire Beekeepers' Association (NBKA) Registered Charity No. 295593

 

Northants Bee Keepers Association
Northants Bee Keepers Association

©NBKA 2007

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A member organisation representing beekeepers in the
County of Northamptonshire

Northants Bee Keepers Association
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
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MEETINGS

Meetings are usually held at 3pm on the second Saturday of each month. Unless otherwise noted in the Programme of Activities, meetings are held at the Abbey Baptist Church Centre, Overslade Close, Hunsbury Hill, Northampton NN4 0RZ (OS Grid Ref. SP741579). See below for map.

The Abbey Centre (located immediately behind the Tesco Supermarket at the Mere Way Roundabout on the A45 Ring Road) is accessed via Clannel Road, the first left turn off Towcester Road in the direction of Milton Malsor.( see map below)

These regular monthly meetings also weekly meetings at the Association's apiary during the beekeeping season provide instruction and a hands on opportunity with an experienced beekeeper in attendance.

 

Programme of Activities

Meetings are held at the Abbey Centre, Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 ORZ

Saturday 8th December 2007 at 3pm

Mead in all its aspects.

Brian P. Dennis, Chairman Northamptonshire Beekeepers Association

 

Saturday 12th January 2008 at 3pm

Open Forum with drinks and refreshments

 

Saturday 9th February 2008 at 3pm

Making cosmetics and furniture polish etc.

 

Saturday 8th March 2008 at 2.30pm

Special General Meeting beforehand at 2.15pm

Then Annual General Meeting followed by

Mr Tim Hughes, Northamtonshire Health Inspector

 

Saturday 12th April 2008 at 3pm

“Bees need plants, Plants need bees”

 

Saturday 10th May 2008 at 3pm

Preparing honey for show, what judges are looking for

 

Apiary meetings at the Association Apiary, East Haddon

Members are encouraged to meet for a practical session on Sundays from April to September, except Bank Holiday weekends, from 10.30 - 12.00

Saturday 14th June 2008 at 3pm

Queen Rearing practical at Trevor Minett’s Apiary

 

Saturday 12th July 2008 at 3pm

Colony Assessment at Geoff Hollis’ Apiary

 

Sunday 10th August 2008 at 10.30am

Join the new members and share experiences

 

Saturday 13th September 2008 at 3pm

Fifth Cecil Tonsley Memorial Lecture

“The Best Bee” - Mr Terry Clare of BIBBA

 

Saturday 11th October 2008

NBKA Honey Show - Judge Martin Buckle

 

Saturday 8th November 2008 at 3pm

Wiggle with a Giggle - Mr Martin Clarke

 

Saturday 13th December 2008 at 3pm

Christmas Party at the Abbey Centre

 

April 6 13 20 27

May 11 18

June 1 8 15 22 29

 

July 6 13 20 27

August 3 10 17

September 7 14 21 28

 

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