Northamptonshire Beekeepers' Association (NBKA) Registered Charity No. 295593
Copyright © NBKA 2007-
A member organisation representing beekeepers in the County of Northamptonshire
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Meetings
Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday in the 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
January 2012 -
“Spring Management” -
February 2012 -
“Welfare of Bees” -
March 2012 -
AGM followed by a talk by Roger Patterson
April 2012 -
“Did You Start Right?” -
May 2012 -
“Wines & Beers” -
June 2012 -
Apiary Visit -
Ashby Grange, Braunston, NN11 7HA :-
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 -
July 2012 -
Venue -
Details of apiary locations will be shown in Bee-
August 2012-
September 2012 -
“Apis Through The Looking Glass” -
October 2012 -
Honeybee Products Show at Abbey Centre with talks starting at 10.00am -
November 2012 -
TBA
December 2012 -
Christmas Party
Apiary Dates 2012
April 22, 29
May 13, 20, 27
June 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30