Northamptonshire Beekeepers' Association (NBKA) Registered Charity No. 295593
©NBKA 2007
A member organisation representing beekeepers in the
County of Northamptonshire
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 -
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” -
Saturday 11th October 2008
NBKA Honey Show -
Saturday 8th November 2008 at 3pm
Wiggle with a Giggle -
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
