Vale and Downland Beekeepers’ Association
Programme 2008

Date and time Subject Location
Friday
25 January 7:30pm
Bumbles, cuckoos and solitaires

A digital presentation by Ivan Wright.
The Icknield Room,
Civic Hall, Wantage
Sunday
10 February 10:30 - 4 pm
Southern Associations meeting

hosted by Ian Homer, Regional Bee Inspector.
The Sutton Hall,
Stockcross
Friday
22 February 7:30pm
Trading Standards,   Oxfordshire

Emily James,   Principal Trading Officer
The Icknield Room,
Civic Hall, Wantage
Friday
28 March 7:30pm
How to deal with resident varroa mites

Margaret Holland,   Seasonal Bee Inspector
The Icknield Room,
Civic Hall, Wantage
Saturday
19 April
9am - 5pm
Spring Convention
Convention and trade exhibition
Stoneleigh Park.
The National Agriculture Centre,
Kenilworth
Sunday
27 April 2:30pm
Finding and marking the queen
by Paul Jarvis
at Rob Nickless' apiary
Venue details will be in the Newsletter
Sunday
18 May 2:30pm
Swarm control
at John Elliott's apiary in Buckland
Venue details will be in the Newsletter
Sunday
15 June 12:30pm
Barbecue and apiary meeting
at the President's home
Guests for the afternoon will be Eve and Will Messenger
Venue details will be in the Newsletter
Sunday
13 July 2:30pm
The partnership between Bees and Beekeeper
John Valentine
at Jonathan Barman's apiary in Great Shefford
Venue details will be in the Newsletter
Saturday
19 July 2:30pm
A joint visit with Oxfordshire Association
to Maurice Bichard's home apiary
Venue details will be in the Newsletter
Sun and Mon
24,25 August
The Uffington Show
Volunteers required to help with the stand
Please contact Lilian if you are able to help
Uffington
Saturday
6 September
Grove Horticultural Show Old Mill Hall
Grove
Sunday
7 September 2:30pm
Preparing bees for winter
at Mike Taylor's apiary in Childrey
Venue details will be in the Newsletter
Friday
17 October 7:30pm
Annual General meeting
Your chance to vote new members onto the committee
Add an agenda item via the Secretary, Michael Taylor
The Icknield Room,
Civic Hall, Wantage
Thur 18th Oct to Sat 1st November National Honey Show

Please contact Lilian who will try to arrange transport
St George’s College
Weybridge
KT15 2QS
Friday
14 November 7:30pm
A fun honey show with tasting and judging

Choose the best from the best
The Icknield Room,
Civic Hall, Wantage
Friday
12 December 7:30pm
To be announced  
Wednesdays
7 May, 6 June
2 July, 6 Aug
7:00pm
Summer evening meetings
We will also be holding 4 meetings for beginners and the public
Please inform Lilian or Michael of anyone who would be interested
Venues yet to be decided


Updated 2 April 2008

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