Summer Programme 2017 Issued 4/5/17

Sunday
7th May
1:30- 3:30pm / Branch Meeting : The focus will be ‘Shook Swarming’.
Training Apiary, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
The Apiary Managers will lead a short,informal, briefing session in the ‘Dovecote & Second Hand Books’ building, prior to the commencement of the meeting at the Apiary. Please aim to arrive at 1.30. to join them for this.
Sunday
21st May
1:30- 3:30pm / Branch Meeting
Training Apiary, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
Wednesday
24th May
7.00. for 7.30.p.m. / A Pamper Evening for ‘guys and dolls’ : Springing into Summer with Neals Yard Organic Remedies
At 16, Byrnes Close, Plumpton CA11 9PE See separate flyer for more details.
To reserve a place contact Margaret. Places limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
Sunday
4th June
1:30- 3:30pm / Branch Meeting
Training Apiary, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
10th-11th June / Introducing Beekeeping Course at Greystoke Village Hall.
Closing date for applications: 31/5/17
Sunday
18th June
1:30- 3:30pm / Branch Meeting
Training Apiary, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
Sunday
2nd July
1.30.-3.30.p.m / Open Apiary Visit : Sally Buckley
The Barn, High Scalesceugh. CA4 OBT Tel: 016974 73749
Directions: Sally’s house is located down a narrow lane, just off A6 . It is the first turning on the left after Scalesceugh Hall if you are travelling north towards Carlisle. Parking and turning space is extremely limited.
PBKA has permission to use the car park at Court Thorn Surgery , Low Hesket, CA4 OHP :
To minimise the number of cars driving to the house, we will meet in the Court Thorn Surgery car park at 1.30. where we will arrange to share cars and travel together to Sally’s house.
Go to thepatient’s car park at the rear of the surgery buildings i.e. do not park in the staff car park which is just inside the entrance.
To make sure that no-one is left behind, please contact Margaret beforehand to let her know that you intend to come to this meeting.
Sunday
9th July
1.30.-3.30.p.m / Larch Cottage Nurseries, Melkinthorpe, Penrith, CA10 2DR
An opportunity for visitors to meet beekeepers, see bees in an observation hive and for adults and children to do some ‘bee activities’, including candle making.
Volunteers needed please contact Margaret
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Sunday
16th July
1:30- 3:30pm / Branch Meeting
Training Apiary, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
Sunday
30th July
10.00.-4.00. / Westmorland Dales Gathering ; Kirkby Stephen
Volunteers needed please contact Margaret
Sunday
6th August
1.30.-3.30p.m. / Open Apiary Visit: Maire Maguinness
Stone Barn Greystoke CastleCA11 0TF Tel: 017684 80940
Directions:Drive towards the centre of Greystoke . Look for the village car park – on the left before the village hall – where the recycling area is also situated. Park there. Diagonally opposite the Boot and Shoe Pub there is a stone arch entrance to the Greystoke Castle Estates.
Walk through the arch and look for a gravel path on the right. The beehives are on the grass beside the gravel pathway. There is a green wooden bee shed under the trees on the left with a paved path around it. Please wait in this area. The family dogs may come to greet you. There are five of them. They are all curious but friendly!!
Sunday
13th August
1:30- 3:30pm / Branch Meeting
Training Apiary, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
Sunday
20th August
2.00.-4.00.p.m. / Honey extraction
Toppin Memorial Hall, Skelton
To be confirmed nearer the time.
Sunday
3rd September
1:30- 3:30pm / Branch Meeting
Training Apiary, Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
Sunday
24thSeptember
2.00.p.m. / Group Visit: Northumbria Honey Company : a presentation, tour and ‘tasting’
at the Meadery. (Haltwhistle NE49 9HA) £7.50 per person.
Numbers limited! Apply early!!
See application form and PBKA web site for further details.
Sunday
8th October
10.00.-4.00. / Apple Day & tidying up at the Apiary – Details to follow.
Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
Volunteers needed please contact Margaret

Please note dates and information is correct at time of printing. Members will be contacted if any changes arise. Look out for updates!
Branch apiary meetings are ‘weather permitting’.

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Please check the ‘Apiary Rules’ so that you come appropriately prepared for Branch Meetings at the Acorn Bank and other apiaries. In the interests of safety and for the protection of the bees, the Apiary Managers reserve the right to refuse access to the Apiary if the Apiary rules are not followed.

You need to wear , or borrow from the Apiary, a clean bee suit. Nitrile gloves will be available for you. The recommended footwear is wellington boots, or something similar.

Children are welcome to attend branch meetings at Acorn Bank Apiary.

PBKA has some children’s bee suits available.

Members are reminded that children must be closely supervised at all times.

Additional Events/ Activities

School Programme: This summer PBKA will be running Bee Projects at

i)Temple Sowerby Primary School on the afternoons of:

12/6 15/6 19/6 22/6

ii)Kirkoswald Primary School both morning and afternoons on:

8/6 9/6 23/6 29/6 30/6

Help is always needed with these projects, so please let Margaret know if you can come along. No previous teaching experience is necessary- just a willingness to share your enthusiasm about bees with young children!

The lesson plans have been sent to the schools and Margaret now has a list of the sessions when help is particularly needed.

You can volunteer for individual sessions – it is not always necessary to stay all day.

E mail Margaret asap: / tel: 01768 894404

Thank you!