Apiarist tool design competition open until 16 July
A competition is running with a closing date of 16 July to design a new beekeeping tool or modify an existing one.
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Upcoming Events
The Big Buzz and Flutter
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The Big Buzz and Flutter for the Chelsea fringe, every weekend from 19 May to 10 June (8 days in total).
Introduction to Beekeeping One Day Courses
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A series of Introduction to Beekeeping Days are being held at Bangor, Gwynedd between March and October 2012. Next date 23 June
Summer Beekeeping Taster Meetings
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The Vale and Downland Beekeepers' Association are holding a series of beginners' meetings this Summer for those interested in beekeeping - from 2nd May to 1st August. Next meeting 6 June
Early registration of Apimondia 2013
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Registration for the XXXXIII International Apimondia Congress 2013 still open.
Duchy College Rural Business School - Beginners Beekeeping Courses
Beginners Bee Keeping Courses South West Skills Programme. One day introductory courses in beekeeping.
Duchy College Rural Business School - Beginners Beekeeping Courses
Beginners Bee Keeping Courses South West Skills Programme. One day introductory courses in beekeeping.
Stroud BKA at Stroud on Water Show
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Stroud BKA will be at the Stroud on Water Show which runs from 2 to 4 June
Duchy College Rural Business School - Beginners Beekeeping Courses
Beginners Bee Keeping Courses South West Skills Programme. One day introductory courses in beekeeping.
Open Farm and Vintage Weekend
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Open Farm and Vintage Weekend 16 and 17 June 2012 at Park Farm, Thorney, near Peterborough, PE6 0SY.
A Taste of Beekeeping
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The London Beekeepers Association are holding a One Day Course - A Taste of Beekeeping - on Wednesday 20th June 2012
National Insect Week
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National Insect Week runs from 25 June 2012 to 1 July
BuzzWorks Open Day - Wednesday 27th June 2012
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BuzzWorks, at Hitchin, Hertfordshire is supporting National Insect Week with an Open Day
Introduction to beekeeping
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A one week course, using the new LANTRA-accredited Award in Beekeeping, run by Bicton College in Devon
BuzzWorks Open Day - Sunday 8th July 2012
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BuzzWorks (at Hitchin in Hertfordshire) is celebrating the Hitchin Festival with an Open Day
Beginners Beekeeping Course, East Kent
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Patrick Murfet is running Beginners Beekeeping Courses throughout the season in East Kent. More details below
Stroud BKA at Stroud Show
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Stroud BKA will be at the Stroud Show which is on 21 July
West Dorset Beekeepers at Melplash Agricultural Show 2012
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West Dorset Beekeepers Association will once again have their Honey Show at the one day Melplash Agricultural Show at Bridport in Dorset on Thursday 23rd August 2012. This year the Dorset County Honey Show will also be incorporated, so even more reason to go and see them.
Stroud BKA at Nympsfield Fayre
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Stroud BKA will be at Nympsfield Fayre which is on 1 September
Stroud BKA at Frampton Show
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Stroud BKA will be at the Frampton Show on 9 September
Conwy Honey Fair - Thursday 13th September 2012
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Conwy Beekeepers' Association have run the 700 year old Conwy Honey Fair and the Conwy Seed Fair since 1990.
A Bit of a Do in West Cornwall
West Cornwall Beekeepers Association are holding their Bit of a Do at Truro School on Saturday 15 September 2012 from 10am to 5pm. There will be something of interest for all beekeepers so don't delay - book today. For more details click on "A Bit of a Do" above.
Stroud BKA Taster Day
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Come and see what beekeeping is all about at this taster session run by Stroud BKA
A Taste of Beekeeping
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The London Beekeepers Association are holding a One Day Course - A Taste of Beekeeping - on Sunday 16th September 2012
Honey bee nutrition by Norman Carreck
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Warnford Village Hall, 20.00 - 21.00 Details to follow on Meon Valley Beekeepers website