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Sunday 3 February 2002 at 3.00 pm.
Annual General Meeting 4.00 pm Tea. Contributions of home-made honey cakes are most welcome. Followed by 4.15 pm Lecture - The Making (and Sampling) of Mead by Geoff Wilcox A not to be missed talk that should interest every beekeeper. Not recommended for the teetotaller ! Venue - The Highgate Society, 10a South Grove, Highgate N6. |
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Saturday 16 February from 10.00 am at the Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End. Lecturers -Norman Carreck of Rothamsted Bee Research Centre -“Varroa Destructor - the situation so far”, Norman Chapman on “Pollen for BeeKeepers”, Dr Harry Riches on “Medical Aspects of BeeKeeping” An interesting day for all BeeKeepers. Lunch, teas and coffees available. Entrance fee for day £5.00. Contact J Telfer for further information on 0208 868 3494 |
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BeeKeeping Class 1 The Theory of BeeKeeping |
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Monday 18 March at 8.00 pm.
BeeKeeping Class 2. The Hive and its Inhabitants |
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Apiary visit- Midday meeting First meeting of the year - check hive and equipment condition remove all mouse guards. |
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Apiary visit - Midday meeting First examination of Colonies - check Queen, brood, stores, and for disease |
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BeeKeeping Class 3. Bee behaviour and Swarm control |
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Lecture by James Morton Successful Beekeeping with Resistant Mites. James Morton is our local bee inspector and will be talking about this important subject. The Varroa mite is becoming resistant to present treatments and it is vital that beekeepers adjust treatments to combat this resistance. All members with bees should be at this very significant lecture. Venue - The Highgate Society, 10a South Grove, Highgate N6. |
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BeeKeeping Class 4. Bee Disease and Control |
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BeeKeeping Class 5. Apiary visit at Kenwood First look inside a Hive - Protective clothing needed. Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by John Hauxwell and Nicky Faith |
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British Bee Keepers Association at the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Beekeeping lectures and demonstrations |
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Sunday 28 April at 11.00 am.
Apiary visit - Morning meeting Check for Swarming |
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BeeKeeping Class 6. Hive and Frame Assembly - Bring small hammer and pliers |
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Wednesday 8 May at 8.00 pm
John’s Kitchen Cabinet. An informal Beekeeping group for any member to discuss current problems with their Bees. New and experienced members welcome to join in. At our Chairman’s house - address and details to be sent out to members. Tea or coffee provided. |
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BeeKeeping Class 7. Apiary visit at Kenwood See Queen, brood and eggs - protective clothing needed. Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by John Hauxwell and Nicky Faith. |
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Apiary visit - Morning meeting Routine check of colonies |
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BeeKeeping Class 8. Last class. Feeding bees, Extracting Honey, any questions and a Test ! |
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Sunday 19 May at 11.00 am
UCS Apiary visit. Bring your own bee suit and see how they keep their bees at University College School., Frognal NW3. |
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Apiary visit - Morning meeting “Adopt-a-Hive” members take possession of colonies ! Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by John Hauxwell and Nicky Faith. |
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Apiary visit - Morning meeting Observe progress of “Adopt-a-Hive” and other new colonies Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by Johan Kjaer and Tayip Demir. |
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22 June from 12.00 noon (Provisional)
Highgate Festival North London Beekeepers stall. A great show for selling Honey and for recruiting new local members. Come and help and enjoy the rest of the festival. |
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Apiary visit - Morning meeting Check laying of new Queens and visible Varroa check Check colonies for supering, mark any unmarked new Queens. Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by Robert Carpenter Turner and Anita Prazmowska. |
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John’s Kitchen Cabinet. Another informal Beekeeping group for any member to discuss current problems with their Bees. Well into the Beekeeping year most beeKeepers will have questions. All members welcome to join in. At our Chairman’s house - address and details to be sent out to members. Tea or coffee provided. |
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Saturday 29 June at 3.00 pm
Garden Party at UCS University College School, Frognal NW3 by kind permission of the headmaster. All the family welcome. Tea will be provided but home made cakes most welcome. |
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Apiary visit - Morning meeting Large colony inspection - show ease of finding marked Queen ! Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by Robert Carpenter Turner and Anita Prazmowska |
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Apiary visit - Morning meeting Routine inspection of all colonies - inspect Honey Crop Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by Steve Benbow and Ruth Stungo. |
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Apiary visit - Morning meeting Varroa treatment to start - Apistan treatment in hives. Clearer boards on in preparation to take Honey Crop. Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by Steve Benbow and Ruth Stungo. |
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Apiary visit. Evening meeting Remove honey crop Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by John Hauxwell and Ruth Stungo. |
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Angel Canal Festival North London Beekeepers Honey Stall and observation hive of live bees. On tow path site to be announced later. |
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Apiary visit. Late afternoon meeting. Assess colonies for Winter feeding, and arrange for wet supers to go above clearer boards for cleaning by bees one evening. Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by Johan Kjaer and Tayip Demir. |
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Monday 9 September at 8 pm
Autumn BeeKeeping Class 1 "Getting Started" |
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Saturday 14 September at 12 noon
Autumn BeeKeeping Class 2 "Apiary visit" hands on experience (weather permitting?) |
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Apiary visit - Late afternoon meeting Remove dry and cleaned supers - treat against wax moth - store for winter. Feed all colonies. Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by Elizabeth Jack and Manda Adamson. |
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Monday 16 September at 8 pm
Autumn BeeKeeping Class 3 The Hive and Its Inhabitants |
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Saturday 21 September at 12 noon
Autumn BeeKeeping Class 4 2"Apiary visit" (weather permitting?) |
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Apiary visit - Midday meeting Remove Varroa treatment - Remove all feeders and any dry supers. Mouse guards on. Beginners “Adopt-a-Hive” taken by Margaret Jarvie and Manda Adamson. |
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Monday 23 September at 8 pm
Autumn BeeKeeping Class 5 Bee Behaviour and Swarm Control |
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Lecture - Varroa Destructor Norman Carreck from IACR (Institute Agricultural Crop Research) Rothamstead. This will be a most vital and interesting lecture to all beekeepers. Norman will show us the progress that Scientists are making in the fight against varroa. Did you know that there are certain moulds around that kill the varroa mite ? This interesting, new and exciting research will be explained to us . Venue -The Highgate Society, 10a South Grove, Highgate N6. |
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Apple Day at Fenton House, Hampstead. An interesting outing for all the family at this beautiful National Trust House and Garden. North London Beekeepers Honey stall. |
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Monday 30 September at 8 pm
Autumn BeeKeeping Class 6 "Problems, Pest & Diseases" |
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Apiary visit - Midday meeting Make all tidy and secure for winter. |
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Monday 7 October at 8 pm
Autumn BeeKeeping Class 7 "Feeding Bees" |
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North London Beekeepers Honey Show Honey judge, Nick Grey, will be judging our efforts again this year and awarding cups and prizes. This will be an OPEN JUDGING and he will explain what he is doing and why he is making his decisions. After the awards are made there will be tea or coffee and hopefully there will be competitors honey for us all to try and find out why he made his selection. Please will competitors allow others to taste one of their honey jars to make this an interesting evening. Nick’s judging should also help you prepare or even improve the presentation of your honey products for the National Honey Show on 14 - 16 November. All the competitors at North London BeeKeepers Honey show are strongly encouraged to enter their Honey at the National Show . But please note that entries and registration for the National Honey Show has to be made by at least by 1 October which is BEFORE this North London BeeKeepers Show. (All exhibits to be at the hall by 4.30 pm. or given previously to Nicky Faith or John Hauxwell) Show Venue - The Highgate Society, 10a South Grove, Highgate N6. |
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Monday 14 October at 8 pm
Autumn BeeKeeping Class 8 "Practical Items and Question time" |
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Sunday 20 October 1.00 pm.
The Web of Life at London Zoo. Invertebrate keepers Dave Clarke and Amanda Ferguson have kindly offered to take a small group of our members round the new Web of Life exhibitionat London Zoo. This very special invitation is limited to 30 members only. You must be on the list of members wishing to attend and have your pass (and name on invite list) to get inside the Zoo. Meet at the Web of Life at 1.00 pm. You will also be able to see the rest of the Zoo. Please contact Robert by phoning 020-7624 2225 during September. |
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A panel of local experts will try to answer your beekeeping questions and solve any beekeeping problems you may have. Venue -The Highgate Society, 10a South Grove, Highgate N6. |
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National Honey Show Kensington Town Hall. Thursday-2.00 pm.-7.00 pm. Friday-9.30 am. - 7.00 pm. Saturday -9.30 am - 5.00 pm. For full details active link here > The National Honey Show 2002 |
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The Wallace Collection A non beekeeping event for you and those in your family who are not so interested in bees. A private guided tour has been arranged to take a party members round this exciting museum and house. Phone Robert in November on 020-624 2225 to reserve your place. |
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Wednesday 11 December at 8.00 pm.
Christmas Party The social event of the year ! Members and their families are most welcome. Bring a bottle of your favourite beverage and a food contribution. At Margaret Jarvie’s home, |
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Sunday 2 February 2003 at 3.00 pm.
Annual General Meeting 4.00 pm Tea. Contributions of home-made honey cakes are most welcome. Followed by 4.15 pm LECTURE - Speaker to be announced Venue - The Highgate Society, 10a South Grove, Highgate N6. |
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