Holsworthy Beekeepers
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Holsworthy Beekeepers |
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Throughout the year the branch hosts a variety of events with the aim of supporting members with their beekeeping and also to entertain them. The main events are: Winter meetings From September to March the branch holds monthly meetings on topics of beekeeping and related issues. The meetings are usually on the second Monday of the month and are held at 'The Stables', Chilsworthy Methodist Chapel. Details of the current series of meetings can be found at branch calendar Throughout the spring and summer, members meet every other Sunday afternoon at the branch apiary just south of Holsworthy. Details of the Spring/Summer 2010 apiary meetings can be found at branch calendar. At these meetings the members help out the Apiary Manager with the regular work necessary to run a successful colonies of bees. There is also an opportunity for us all to learn from each other and discuss problems and solutions we have found at our own apiaries. There is a separate series of apiary meetings arranged for those who attended the branch beginners course during the winter. The schedule for the beginners apiary meetings has been circulated to them separately. Since 2006 the Holsworthy branch has organised a day long convention for its members and other local beekeepers. The convention gives all who attend the opportunity to hear from well known national figures in the beekeeping world and also to buy supplies. Details of the next convention can be found at Spring Convention Nosema is a pathogen that can, if left untreated, cause a dwindling of a bee colony. Devon beekeepers (DBKA) and the Holsworthy branch organise regular nosema diagnosis and testing days, details of the next can be found at Nosema testing and diagnosis Every autumn the branch holds its members honey show. This is where the results of the hard work of the bees and beekeepers are judged by a qualified honey judge. This gives us an opportunity to show the public the high quality of the many bee products we aim to produce. More details can be found at Branch Honey Show |
