Stockport
Stockport meetings are held at the Dialstone Centre at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday of the month except for Apiary Meetings.
* These are outdoor Apiary Meetings at which veils should be worn and start at 7pm unless stated otherwise.
The current branch programme is as follows:-
Branch Programme 2008
| 9th Jan | 'The BBKA,working for beekeepers' Martin Smith |
| 13th Feb | AGM and Social Evening |
| 12th March | Bee Disease - Ian Molyneux |
| 9th April | Birds and Bees in the Garden - Anthony Norman |
| *24th May | Apiary Meeting - Whiteley Green apiary: Graham Royle and Derek Lockett |
| *14th June | Apiary Meeting - Chadkirk Church apiary: historic beehives Arnie Parrot |
| *12th July | Apiary Meeting - Werneth Low apiary: Brian Gee |
| *7th Sept | Heather Meeting - meeting at The Grouse prior to apiary meet at The Nook, Little Hayfield 2pm |
| 10th Sept | ‘Preparing honey for the Show’ |
| 27th Sept | Branch Show, Dialstone 2pm |
| 15th Oct | Max Watkins - Vita (Europe) Ltd. |
| 12th Nov | Christmas Candles - Seasonal use of your beeswax supply |
| 10th Dec | Christmas Party!! |
The Branch is running a Theory for Beginners at the Dialstone Centre commencing 7pm. The course cost is £30.
The dates for the course are Mondays January 14th, 21st, 28th: February 4th, 18th,25th: March 3rd, 17th, 24th
There is also a Beginners Practical Course with hands-on beekeeping under the guidance of experienced beekeepers.
The course cost is £30. The dates for the course are Wednesdays May 14th, 21st, 28th: June 4th, 11th, 18th
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