Dear Member
On the social front I have in preparation a variety of
events for us all to go along to and enjoy. It is my aim this year to offer you
some different and exciting bee opportunities and activities and for them to
take place across our association area.
Following a very successful and enjoyable evening on Monday 27th
March at The Hopwood House Inn I would like to let you know that there will be
three more of this type of occasion (meet for a chat/ drink). The next is on
Wed 26th April at The Swan public house in Chaddesley Corbett and there
will be further ones in July and September. If you have never been to a ‘Bee
Social’ why don’t you come along? You
never know, you might quite enjoy the good company and support of the
association.
I also have in preparation the following:
* A members, friends and family BBQ in June
* A ‘Bee Movie’ night at Bromsgrove Rugby Club on Wed 11th
October
* End of year meal and presentation night.
Details of each of the above will follow as they are
finalised.
There is also another event on Saturday 27th May
for which I am looking for a little help. This is a
‘Bee Safari’
The day will consist of taking a group of members around our
area to see different apiaries, beginning at 11am for coffee and finishing
approx 5pm. This will give them the chance to see a variety bee keeping
situations and the opportunity to chat to owners (please note this would not
involve any hive inspections for a variety of reasons). Lunch and drinks will
be provided and there will be a charge of £9pp to cover costs. There is also in
planning a follow on evening event, which it is hoped will be open to all
members.
I am though looking for the following help from you-
- Would you like to be on the Safari? (It may be most suitable for less experienced members)
- At present we have 3 very kind offers of different apiaries to visit (commercial, small out apiary and a large garden situation with several hives). It would be great to offer two more, where the owner is happy to have around a dozen visitors. If you have just one hive or several and think you would like to be involved then please contact me as soon as you can. There is a reward and inclusion in the Safari.
- An additional Jeep/Land Rover Defender owner who would like to drive on the Safari day and will be included in the visitor list.
Please, please, please if you think you would like to help
and be involved in this day can you contact me by email at tommoman28@googlemail.com as soon
as possible. You will find my other details in the membership list.
Can I also ask everyone who is a member to make a note of
the above dates and try and support as many of these occasions as you are able.
As an association we are committed to supporting you and every other member of
NEWBKA in every way we are able with your beekeeping and it would be great to
see you at some of the above events.
Best wishes
Chris Tomlin
(Social Secretary)