Avon Beekeepers Association Spring Day School
Saturday April 21st 2018
9.45am – 4.30 pm with breaks for refreshments & lunch
THE VILLAGE HALL, SHIPHAM, SOMERSET BS25 1SG
Lectures from very knowledgeable beekeepers and researchers
Gerry Collins – What’s going on in my hive? & What can I do about this (Problems in beekeeping and some of their solutions)
Richard Ball – Vespa velutina and other wasp species
Lynne Ingram – Dance like nobody’s watching….The role of honey bee communication in colony well being
THERE IS A SMALL CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT OF £12 in advance or £15 payable on the door
All visitors are welcome subject to booking but please note we are expecting a very high attendance and it is important that you book your place to avoid disappointment.
BOOKING is ESSENTIAL – If you wish to attend the Spring Day School please
Send a cheque for £12 payable to Avon Beekeepers + a stamped addressed envelope to: Anne Rowberry 4 Flatwoods Crescent, Bath BA2 7AH You can book a place via email at annerowberry@gmail.com or by telephone on 07802425929 and pay on arrival (£15)
Please ensure you send the following information: Names of attendees; Branch; email address or telephone number and send a stamped addressed envelope if you require a postal acknowledgement for your cheque.
REFRESHMENTS – A light lunch will be provided and tea, coffee & biscuits will be available during breaks.
A raffle will be held on the day to raise funds towards the cost of the event.
Diane Sleigh (Thorne’s agent) will be bringing bee equipment/ hive parts etc. for sale.
Claire Barker from ‘Hive Original’ will be bringing her wonderful creams and bath oils etc. for sale.