Diary Dates

APIARY MEETINGS   

These take place at Avoncroft Museum, subject to weather, so please check in advance.  

The Windmill Apiary inspection sessions usually held at 10:30 am on weekends.
The next set of meeting dates are as follows:

Sunday 21 April   Tim Vivian

Sunday 28 April   Adam Lovick

Sunday 5 May   Chris Broad

Saturday 11 May   Dave Lantsbery

Saturday 18 May   John Gower

Saturday 25 May   Tim Vivian

The Orchard Apiary sessions are held on Tuesdays at 10:30 am with Alex Bignell.
These are usually followed by an informal coffee and chat at the Ewe and Lamb.

SOCIAL MEETINGS

These are held on the second Monday of each month at the Bowling Green Inn, Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4BH   See Map

We meet from around 7:30pm for open and friendly get togethers, where you can talk to other bee keepers, both new and experienced.    Friends, relatives and non-members are always very welcome. 

2024 Meeting Dates:  

Monday 8th January

Monday 12th February

Monday 11th March

Monday 8th April 

Monday 13th May

Monday 10th June 

Monday 8th July

Monday 12th August

Monday 9th September

Monday 14th October

Monday 11th November

Monday 9th December

EVENING TALKS

Friday 19th April at 7:30pm: Mini Talks & Social.
This will include an update on Asian Hornets, an insight into Flow Hives, plus an exploration of the advantages of small cell beekeeping and how it can be used in your apiary. 

Beekeeping Shows and and Conventions

3rd February British Beekeeping Show (formerly Bee Tradex) 2024 at NAEC Stoneleigh Park.  Trade Show and Lectures.

24th February The Beekeeping Show 2024 at Telford International Centre.  Trade Show with more than 50 exhibitors.

12th to 14th April BBKA Spring Convention at Harper Adams University, Newport.   Lectures, Workshops and Trade Show.

7th September Joint Honey Show at Hagley Free Church.

All members are invited to submit their entries, free of charge.

 

24th - 26th October National Honey show, Sandown Racecourse, Surrey,  includes lecture programme and a big trade show.

Worcestershire Beekeeping Association events

These are events in which all NEWBKA members are invited to participate.

27th to 29th September  Autumn Show featuring Worcestershire County Honey Show. Held at Malvern 3-Counties Showground. Help with setting up and breaking down is welcome;