Apiary Meeting – David Bough
David Bough, Holtby - “Swarm Control” Make sure you wear a freshly washed suit, clean gloves and wellies.
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CHANGE OF DATE EXTRA TALK – John Whitaker – "The Use of Nucleus Hives"
Full CalendarPLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE This is a new event, not originally in our programme. John Whitaker - "The Use of Nucleus Hives"
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YDBKA Annual Auction 2016
Full CalendarTo all members who are down-sizing or who have surplus stock to sell. To all members who may be raising nucs this spring. If you know in advance what you are going to put into our annual auction and want to get the best price for it, then please email a list of your items…
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YDBKA Annual outing
Trip to Foxglove Covert Nature Reserve
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YDBKA Annual BBQ
Host: Janet Cole, Clifton Farm, Whenby YO61 4SE
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CANCELLED – Apiary Meeting – Margaret Langstaff
SORRY, BUT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Margaret Langstaff, Wilberfoss Make sure you wear a freshly washed suit, clean gloves and wellies.
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Apiary Meeting – David Bough
David Bough has very kindly agreed to host the next Open Apiary at "The Cottage" Main Street Holtby York YO19 5UD Those of you who have attended his Apiary before will know that David is an excellent teacher, and this is an invaluable session on preparing for winter. Please take with you clean boots and…
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Dr David Chandler, Warwick Crop Centre – “Varroa, Pathogens and Neonicotinoids”
Full CalendarOur regular monthly meeting, the speaker this time will be Dr David Chandler, Warwick Crop Centre - “Varroa, Pathogens and Neonicotinoids”
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Dr David Aston, President BBKA – “Plants and Honeybees”
Full CalendarOur regular monthly meeting, the speaker this time will be Dr David Aston, President BBKA - “Plants and Honeybees”
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YDBKA 2016 Annual Honey SHow
Full CalendarEntries 6.15 - 7.15pm, Judging 7.30pm onwards Refreshments in the form of a light buffet supper will be available on a bring and share basis. Downstairs Murton Download the schedule: honey-show-2016-schedule
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Derek and Elaine Mitchell – “Hive Warming”
Full CalendarOur regular monthly meeting, the speakers this time will be Derek and Elaine Mitchell - “Hive Warming” Refreshments as usual from 7.00pm. Derek and Elaine Mitchell have undertaken rigorous research into the best way to maintain the correct temperature within a colony. Derek is an engineer by profession. When his wife took up beekeeping, he…
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Asian hornet trap making workshop
Full CalendarThe Asian Hornet, Vespa velutina, is an aggressive predator of honey bees and other beneficial insects. It has extended its geographical range from Asia to mainland Europe following an accidental introduction to France, is now also present in Spain, Belgium, Portugal and Italy and the UK. Adult hornets are highly mobile; the rate of spread…
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Margaret Thomas – “Why Bees Behave the Way They Do”
Full CalendarRefreshments as usual from 7.00pm. Margaret Thomas CSP NDB our Speaker on 15th February 2017 Margaret Thomas lived in Essex where she and her husband Dick learnt their beekeeping in the 1970s under the tutelage of Ted Hooper. While in Essex she passed her BBKA examinations to become a Master Beekeeper and then went on…
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Giles Budge – “Pesticides, pathogens, pests and pollinators”
Full CalendarOur regular monthly meeting, the speakers this time will be Giles Budge - “Pesticides, pathogens, pests and pollinators” We are very fortunate to have with us on Wednesday Dr. Giles Budge, who is an applied scientist with expertise in pathology, apiculture, diagnostics and crop protection. His research focuses on helping policy-makers and industry by finding…
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YDBKA annual Dinner 2017
Venue Novotel York. Menu choices and booking form sent via email to all members.
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Apiary Meeting
John Fuller, Howden - “First Inspection” Make sure you wear a freshly washed suit, clean gloves and wellies.
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YDBKA Half Yearly Meeting – Ginny Crerar – “Planting for Bees”
Full CalendarGINNY CRERAR - PLANTS FOR BEES. SPEAKER AND PLANT SALE Ginny Crerar owns and runs a local nursery which specialises in plants for bees. Ginny has a long association with Barkston Ash Beekeepers and is an experienced attender of beekeeping conferences. In addition to speaking, Ginny will be displaying plants and offering them for sale, so…
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YDBKA 16th Annual Auction
Full CalendarItems accepted from 9.00am with viewing from 11.00am. Auction starts at 12 noon NB: Bees can be accepted Friday 5th May evening by prior appointment and at your own overnight risk, in secure and sealed boxes. - MUST BE EXAMINED by the Bee Inspector prior to arrival.
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Apiary meeting – Martin Ainsley
Full CalendarThis month's Open Apiary will be at the Association's apiary at Murton: Martin is in charge of the Apiary and is one of our most experienced beekeepers. On Saturday 13th May he will be demonstrating simple queen rearing techniques and touching upon other seasonal topics. This is an excellent opportunity for both beginners and the…
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YDBKA Annual Outing
Our annual day trip. Destination and details TBC.