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Picnic at new apiary A 'bring and share' picnic at the new branch apiary. More details to follow. |
'Dunsland House', (map) |
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Nosema diagnosis day This is an opportunity for branch members to have a sample of their bees tested for Nosema. The first 6 samples are free, after that the charge is £1 for each sample. Please read instructions on how to sample bees at Nosema testing and diagnosis |
'The Stables', Chilsworthy Methodist Church (map) |
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Holsworthy & Stratton Agricultural Show As usual the branch will have a stand. There will be an opportunity for members to sell their honey. For further details about honey sales contact the Branch chairman chairman@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk Stewards are needed to man the branch stand. Please contact Graham Jones webmaster@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Killatree Cross, Holsworthy, EX22 6LP On the A3072, Bude road just outside Holsworthy |
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Farm walk & cream tea Trelay Farm, St Gennys, Bude, EX23 0NJ. For further details contact the Branch secretary secretary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Directions are on the Trelay Farm website. The address is Trelay Farm, St Gennys, Bude, EX23 0NJ |
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Apiary meeting The regular fortnightly meeting at the branch apiary. Please bring protective clothing. For further details contact the apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Branch apiary |
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Apiary meeting The regular fortnightly meeting at the branch apiary. Please bring protective clothing. For further details contact the apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Branch apiary |
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Apiary meeting The regular fortnightly meeting at the branch apiary. Please bring protective clothing. For further details contact the apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Branch apiary |
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Apiary meeting The regular fortnightly meeting at the branch apiary. Please bring protective clothing. For further details contact the apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Branch apiary |
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Apiary meeting The regular fortnightly meeting at the branch apiary. Please bring protective clothing. For further details contact the apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Branch apiary |
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Apiary meeting The regular fortnightly meeting at the branch apiary. Please bring protective clothing. For further details contact the apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Branch apiary |
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Devon CountyShow The biggest county-wide showcase of all activities connected with agriculture and countryside pursuits. As always there is a large DBKA marquee devoted to beekeeping and one of the largest Honey Shows in the region.
Schedule and entries All who entered last year should receive full details of the schedule and entry forms by post. Copies of the schedule and entry forms can be requested on line at Schedule request.
This year entries can be made on line at Honey Show entries.
Honey Show rules Currently (12 March) these are not available on line but will be soon.
Stewards Stewards are needed for the honey show - contact Barry Neal at tupnce@aol.com
Further details Stephen Ide: 2 Evran Drive, Exmouth EX8 5RQ. Tel: 01395 270473. email s.d.ide@talktalk.net Ruth Neal: Badgers Barn, Withacott, Langtree, Torrington EX38 8NL. Tel: 01805 601715. email: ruthmneal@aol.com |
For general details and directions to the show ground see devoncountyshow.co.uk |
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Auction of beekeeping equipment North Devon branch of DBKA are holding an auction of beekeeping equipment, books and other items of interest (no live bees) at Umberleigh Village Hall.
Items for sale accepted from 8.30 - 12.00 noon and the auction starts at 1.00 pm. North Devon branch take 10% of the sale price to cover auction expenses.
Items for sale can be booked in advance by emailing details (including seller's name and address) to Derek Hunter at derek-hunter@lineone.net. |
Umberleigh Village Hall For a map see Location map for Umberleigh Village Hall. |
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Apiary meeting The regular fortnightly meeting at the branch apiary. Please bring protective clothing. For further details contact the apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Branch apiary |
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Apiary meeting The regular fortnightly meeting at the branch apiary. Please bring protective clothing. For further details contact the apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
Branch apiary |
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Nosema diagnosis day This is an opportunity for branch members to have a sample of their bees tested for Nosema. The first 6 samples are free, after that the charge is £1 for each sample. Please read instructions on how to sample bees at Nosema testing and diagnosis |
'The Stables', Chilsworthy Methodist Church (map) |
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Branch Apiary clean up Our first opportunity to tidy and clean up the branch apiary to get it ready for the spring and summer season. Bring along garden maintenance equipment (and protective clothing). |
For more details contact the Apiary manager apiary@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk |
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DBKA Nosema survey DBKA are organising two days of testing for Nosema at Ottery St Mary and Cheriton Bishop, or samples can be sent by post. For full details see DBKA website |
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Annual Dinner Oak Tree Restaurant, Holsworthy Golf Club. Menu can be viewed here. Cost £18 per person, guests welcome. Please notify names by 28 Feb 2010 to Entertainments Sec. Linda Davies, phone: 01409 221991 or email: |
Holsworthy Golf Club, EX22 6LP, (map) |
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10:00 - 4:00 pm |
Branch Spring Convention click on link for more details Come and hear the latest beekeeping news and techniques from respected experts. Trade stands. Ticket price includes lunch |
Chilsworthy Village Hall, EX22 7BB, (map) |
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Monthly indoor meeting Honey Production. Dr Harry Riches, National Honey Judge and author of Honey Marketing will talk on the collection, extraction and sales of honey. |
'The Stables', Chilsworthy Methodist Church (map) |
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Monthly indoor meeting Because of the weather conditions, this meeting has had to be cancelled. Methods of swarm control - to clip or not to clip? Strategies for swarm control. Glyn Davies of DBKA will be talking about swarm control and will lead a discussion on the pro-s and cons of clipping a queen's wings. Glyn has written on the topic of swarm control on the DBKA website - see Swarm control plan |
'The Stables', Chilsworthy Methodist Church (map) |
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Christmas social event - West Lake Farm Apple pressing and cider making George Travis will show us how to turn our surplus apples into a year round harvest (complete with tastings). There will also be mulled cider, mince pies and Xmas cheer. £2 each to branch funds. Opportunity to buy apple products (20% to branch funds). Bring along a guest. |
West Lake Farm, Chilla. EX21 5XF (map) |
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Branch AGM The annual general meeting of the Holsworthy branch gives all members an opportunity to hear about and comment on the activities of the previous year. The election of the branch committee and officers will also take place, it is your opportunity to have a say. There are vacancies for treasurer, membership secretary, and DBKA Executive Council delegate. Why not stand for election to the committee? 'Your branch needs you!' There will be a bring and share supper after the meeting and also an auction of beekeeping equipment. Bring along some food and your unwanted equipment. |
'The Stables', Chilsworthy Methodist Church (map) |
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