Apiary meetings on Saturday Mornings at 10am
Evening meetings commence at 7.30pm at Broughton Village Hall, 59 High Street, Broughton
Members & Non Members £1 (includes refreshments)
Evening meetings commence at 7.30pm at Broughton Village Hall, 59 High Street, Broughton
Members & Non Members £1 (includes refreshments)
2020
January ~ Monday 27th NLBKD Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving
February ~ Monday 24th Neil Pont – Bee Farmer
Making a living from Bees."
A glimpse into the year of a 4th generation bee farming business.
March ~ Monday 30th Andrew Durham – Asian Hornet
1. The Asian hornet – why it is such a problem for beekeepers, how it predates bees and the bees response. The hornet’s nests and lifecycle. The opportunities for control of the hornet over its yearly cycle.
2. The Invasion of France – I will cover the arrival of the hornet in France, how it has spread across France, and its impact.
3. The Spring Trapping of Foundress Queens.
4. Defences against the hornet..
5. Management of bees under predation
April ~ Monday 27th
May ~ Saturday 16th Annual District Bee Friendly Plant Sale
May ~ Monday 25th Question and Answer Evening