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Events

 

Below is a list of events where the Somerset Beekeepers' Association has a presence. Come along and find us, or better still join us. We're always keen to welcome new members.

 

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SBKA AGM

The AGM of the SBKA will be held on Saturday,13 th March, at the West Pennard Village Hal, Newtown Lane ,BA68NL.

All members of SBKA are welcome to attend. It is an occasion that affords members the opportunity to hear an interesting lecture, meet members from other divisions and t have a say in how Somerset is run.

The AGM lunch will be held at the Red Lion, West Pennard and will be a two course meal cost £15 per head.

For further details contact Stuart Dennes 01458 210119.

The lunch is at 12 Noon and the AGM 2.05 the speaker is Roger Pattison the title of his talk Queen Performance.

Details of the AGM appear on page 2 of the 2010 Year Book.

 

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2010 SBKA SPECIAL LECTURE

Wednesday 21 April 2010 at 7.30pm.

The Lecture Theatre at Hazlegrove School , Sparkford

BA22 7JA (just off A303)

Jamie Ellis

Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of Florida

“Extraterrestrials in Honey Bee Colonies”

How did they get there?

Entrance free. Coffee/Tea after the lecture and a raffle

Also a Collection for ‘Hives Save Lives – Africa ' The Official SBKA Charity

Before attending this lecture please contact your Divisional Secretary in case of changes to any of the details above.

 

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THE ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOW

2ND - 5TH JUNE 2010

 

As our thoughts turn to Spring and outside attractions come to mind, may I politely remind you that the displays in the marquee at the Show will need to be assembled and that stewards will be required to man the stands during the Show.

If you are interested in assisting in setting up or stewarding on show days please contact me, Ken Tredgett, on 01373 464736. The rota for stewards is for either all day, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, or for a half day, 9.00 am to 1.30 pm, or from 1.0 pm to 5.00 pm.

 

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