WANNABEE DAY 12th June 2021 9:30 – 16:00
A One-day Course on Beekeeping
Saturday 12th June 2021 – Start 9.30am.
This is a one-day course for those who are thinking about taking up, or have just started, beekeeping or are simply interested in learning a little more about bees.
Venue: High Mead Farm Ham Lane (B3073) Longham Wimborne BH22 9DR
09.30-10:30 A short film showing bees in and around a hive will be screened after a short introduction.
10.30-11.30 A Beekeeper’s Year. A talk describing the various activities which need to be carried out by the beekeeper both around the hive and at home.
11.30 Tea/coffee break (Refreshments should be available, awaiting confirmation, please feel free to bring a flask)
12:00 – 13.00 Beekeeping. How to get a beehive and bees, where to place a hive, what other equipment is required and lots of other points. Question and answer sessions in small groups with some of our more experienced beekeepers.
1300-14.00 Lunch (please bring a packed lunch)
14.00-16.00 Practical in the Association Apiary
(Bee-suits will be provided but please bring Wellington boots or substantial shoes). Depending on the weather one or two hives will be opened so that you can have a chance to handle some frames of bees. The Queen may be seen!
If it is wet or cold further question and answer sessions will be offered and a different Saturday afternoon to come back and look in a hive will be arranged.
Please bring a packed lunch and refreshments.
The cost of the course for each adult is £40.00 but this will also include associate membership in the association until 30th September 2021. Children under the age of 16 coming with their parent/s will be very welcome and are free.
If you are interested please contact our Treasurer Natalie Sewell for more information or to book:
E-mail treasurer@bads-bka.org
Location Details
Lectures / Talks Venue
West Parley Memorial Hall, Stocks Lane, off Christchurch Road, West Parley, BH22 8SQ
Time
All talks start at 7.30pm so please arrive early to take your seat
Teaching / Practical Demonstrations Venue
High Mead Farm, Ham Lane, Ferndown, Bournemouth, BH22 9DR
2020 BADS Social Events & Trips
7th June 14:00 – 16:00
English Oak Vineyard Visit
Address: Flowers Drove, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6BX
When: Sunday 7th June
Time: 2pm (sharp!) – 4pm
Members Cost: £10
Guest Cost: £15
How to Book:
Please send an email to our treasurer Alla Neal – treasurer@bads-bka.org
Stating:
1 – Subject “Vineyard Trip – “Lead member name” ie “Vineyard Trip – Fred Bloggs”
2 – Names of members coming (£10 each)
3 – Names of guests coming (£15 each)
4 – Total cost =
5 – Confirm how you have paid, online or cheque sent
How to pay:
Preferred – Pay by internet, banking details are:
Lloyds Bank
Account name: Bournemouth and Dorset South Beekeepers Association
Sort Code: 30-93-25
Account number: 00782758
Please use the lead member SURNAME as the reference.
Or payment by Cheque:
Please make cheques payable to “Bournemouth and Dorset South Beekeepers Association” or “BADS BKA” and send to “Alla Neal, 28 Berkeley Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HZ”
I look forward to seeing you there and please try to car share!
2020 BADS Events
21st January 19:30
AGM @West Parley
18th February 19:30
“Time saving inventions” – Will Steynor
17th March 19:30
“NUCs and their uses” – David and Celia Rudland
21st April 19:30
“Varroa control without chemicals” – Bob Smith
2020 Local and National Calendar – Dates of Interest
3rd–5th April – BBKA Spring Convention
Harper Adams University
28th – 30th July – New Forest Show
5th–6th Sept – Dorset County Show
22nd–24th Oct – National Honey Show
Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher. KT10 9AJ