Oldham and District Beekeepers' Association

Programme of meetings 2010

Starting at 8pm at the Springhead Liberal Club, 136 Oldham Road, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 5SN.

5th February (7.30pm prompt), A.G.M and Bee Diseases talk. Ian Molyneux

5th March, Managing bees during the first three months of ownership, Paul Lythgoe

9th April, Correct construction of hives and frames. Haydn Clough and Bob Holland

14th May, Swarm Control. Paul Lythgoe and Sandra Unwin

4th June, Queen Rearing. Haydn Clough, Sandra Unwin and Paul Lythgoe

2nd July,Cooking with Honey. Our in house culinary magicians!

6th August, Holiday no meeting!

3rd September, Marketing your hive products and using the microscope to detect bee diseases

1st October, Beekeeping video

12th November, Honey Show

3rd December, Christmas Party

External Events.

Meet the Bees at Reddish Vale 13th June 10.00-16.00 Reddish Vale country Park (Mill Lane) Stockport SK5 7HE

Meet the Bees at Daisy Nook 20th June 10.00-16.00 John Howarth Countryside Centre Stannybrook Road Failsworth, Oldham, M35 9WJ

Contact Information

Oldham and District Beekeepers Association

Meeting times

Meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at the Springhead Liberal Club, 136 Oldham Road, Springhead, Oldham OL4 5SN.

A warm welcome always awaits you, with help, advice and support.

Membership costs just
£22 each
£10 (under 18) Junior Members
£27 Family/household Members