Events
Regular Meetings, Socials and Safaris
Meetings are free to group members unless otherwise indicated. Members of other groups are most welcome to attend for which a small donation to Roseland Group funds would be gratefully appreciated.
Meetings are held in the Comrades Club, Probus, TR2 4LG
01726 882747
There is a licensed bar for refreshments. The main topic lasts for about an hour followed by discussion, socialising and the raffle. Please bring a raffle prize and buy a ticket as this is our main means of raising funds.
SUGGESTIONS?
- What other events would you like to see?
- Heard a great Speaker?
- Is there enough for beginners and experienced members?
- LET ME KNOW
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Martin Wayman, Events Coordinator
Tel: 01872 865038
2024 - 2025 Events Programme
26 September 2024Thursday, 7.15 for 7.30pmComrades Club, Probus BB Wear Steve from BB Wear Demonstrates their range of bee suits |
24 OCTOBER 2024Thursday, 7.15 for 7.30pmComrades Club, Probus Questions and Answers Geoff and Marcus to answer Beekeeper Questions |
28 NOVEMBER 2024Thursday, 7.15 for 7.30pmComrades Club, Probus Abelo Ltd Damian to present hives and equipment to the Group |
7 DECEMBER 2024Saturday 7.15 for 7.30CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER Venue TBC |
23 JANUARY 2025Thursday, 7.15 for 7.30pmComrades Club, Probus AGM followed by Will Steynor Queen Rearing on a small scale |
27 February 2025Thursday, 7.15 for 7.30pmComrades Club, Probus Martin Wayman Frame making with Martin |
27 MARCH 2025Thursday, 7.15 for 7.30pmComrades Club, Probus Bridget Knutson A Talk on Wax processing and making wax blocks. |
24 APRIL 2024Thursday, 7.15 for 7.30pmComrades Club, Probus Social evening Penny Forsyth Swarm collecting using straw skeps , a more natural way |
17 May 20249.00am to 5.00pmSAFARI Saturday Details TBC Led by Seasonal bee inspectors. An extremely popular event and a great opportunity to get hands on bee-time, learn from the experts and visit a variety of apiaries. Lots of opportunity for discussion with other beekeepers and a chance to get your bees’ health and management techniques expertly assessed. And a pasty! £7.00 charge, limited numbers |
JULY/AUG 2024Saturday AfternoonSummer Social Hosted at the home of one of our members Details TBC |
25 SEPTEMBER 2024Thursday, 7.15 for 7.30pmComrades Club, Probus The First Indoor Meeting An opportunity to meet other members and celebrate the 2023 honey harvest. |
2025 AGMHeld at Comrades Club, Probus |