Annual Calendar (course events in blue)
| Event | Date & Place | Content | Comment / Ten Minute Talk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly I&ES BKA meeting | Wed 6 Jan 7:30pm Scout Hall, Kesgrave | Hawk Honey: Wasps | David Parrott - Hive tool hygiene |
| Monthly I&ES BKA meeting | Wed 3 Feb 7:30pm Scout Hall, Kesgrave | David Evans, The Apiarist: Raising queen honey bees | I&ES BKA AGM |
| Course 1st session | Mon 1 Mar 7.30 - 9:30pm, Dallinghoo Village Hall | General overview of bees and bee behaviour. | Mostly about Honey Bees – a scene setter for understanding |
| Monthly I&ES BKA meeting | Wed 3 Mar 7:30pm Scout Hall, Kesgrave | Helen Fincham: Fincham Fine Flowers | Phil Ramsey – The Teaching Apiary |
| Course 2nd session | Mon 8 Mar 7.30pm | Beekeeping equipment – what to buy and what not. | In the end, you have to make up your own mind. We will be giving you some suppliers’ catalogues. If you want advice, please ask. |
| Course 3rd session | Mon 15 Mar 7.30pm | The beekeeping year – centred, naturally, on flowering plants. | What happens and what you need to do. |
| Course 4th session | Mon 21 Mar 7.30pm | An overview: forage, honey, wax & stings. | Bringing things together |
| Course 5th session | Mon 5 Apr 7:30pm | Pests and diseases. Sources of information. Want a beekeeping mentor? | Problems. How to get started |
| Cambridge One Day Seminar | Not yet decided | 4 speakers; a very good day; includes lunch | The Old Divinity School, St. John’s College; ‘early bird’ discounts available. Parking extra! |
| Easter | Sun 28 March 2027 | ||
| Monthly I&ES BKA meeting | Wed 7 Apr 7:30pm Scout Hall, Kesgrave | Kevin Thorn: The Abberton Native Bee Group | Helen Thorne – Beekeeping in Uganda |
| BBKA Spring Convention | 9 - 11 Apr | Many excellent talks; many suppliers of bee equipment; first class social. | Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB Accommodation very limited – book early! www.bbka.org.uk/springconvention |
| Course 6th session | Sat 17 Apr 2:00–4:00pm | Handling bees | In our Wherstead teaching apiary. Location map provided. For ½ the group |
| Course 6th session | Sun 18 Apr 2:00–4:00pm | Handling bees | In our Wherstead teaching apiary. Location map provided. For the other ½ of the group |
| Course final session | Sun 25 Apr 10:00–4:00pm | Bee Health Day, practical bee handling, meet our Bee Inspector. | Please tell Jeremy if you cannot attend. There may be another similar event elsewhere. |
| Wherstead Teaching Apiary opens | ? Sun 25 Apr 14:00-16:00 | See website: I&ESBKA Training Apiary | |
| SUFFOLK SHOW | 26-27 May | All hands to the pumps! | |
Other regular Activities
| Event | Date & Place | Content | Comment / Ten Minute Talk |
|---|---|---|---|
| I&ES BKA WhatsApp Group | Whatever! | To join, call Richard Allen: secretary.iesbka@suffolkbeekeepers.co.uk or 07889 028573. | |
| Felixstowe Beekeepers | See comment | Discussion group | Meets 3rd THURSDAY of each winter month (except December) in the Kirton Pavilion, 2 Back Rd, Kirton, IP10 0QQ, What3words location ///florists.twitchy.cartoons. starting at 7:30. All are welcome. Contact: Chris Stephens chris.stephens@btinternet.com |
| Saturdays @ The Anchor, Stratford St Mary | 2nd Saturdays of month | Bees, breakfast, coffee & chat 10:00 – 12:00. | A chance to stop and chat informally about bees, or anything else, with other beekeepers. The Anchor, Stratford St Mary CO7 6LW. Only in winter months. Please tell Sal Thurlow: salthurlow@gmail.com by email, WhatsApp or 07721 625313 if you are coming so we have enough seats (or cancel if we don't). Everyone is welcome. |
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