here are the monitoring trap instructions that Mark Hobday, our Asian Hornet coordinator, presented at the branch meeting on 19th February.
There is also an accompanying pdf presentation, with lots more information, that has been sent to all members by email, and can be requested by email to asianhornet@canterburybeekeepers.org.uk
“The Drone”
Guest speaker Margaret Murdin (Margaret is a Master Beekeeper and holds the National Diploma in Beekeeping. She enjoys teaching all levels of beekeeping and gives talks and workshops all over the UK. She holds a degree in biological sciences and was principal of a Further and Higher Education College before retirement. Margaret is an examiner and assessor for the British Beekeepers Association and is currently Chair of the BBKA Trustees.
Littlebourne Village Hall 19:30-2130
(lounge, door on left side of building looking over playing fields)
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Mark Hobday will present and lead us in discussion about the Asian hornet action plan for our Branch for 2025. Location is the usual place – Littlebourne Village Hall, lounge, at 1930-2130
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7.30pm at Littlebourne Hall
This will be a time of fun, joviality, and sharing tales of the bee season of 2024. Food will be provided – just bring your own plates, cutlery and drinks. Partners welcome! £12 per person and bookings to be made up to a week before the event.
7.30 pm Wednesday 6th November, Littlebourne Hall
Our next indoor meeting will begin with the AGM where we will hear reports of the year and will then elect the committee for 2024-2025 year. The positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer are all positions which are eligible for all full members of the club to volunteer for if they wish. The present people occupying these positions are all willing to be re-elected, but if you would also like to stand then do let someone on the committee know before the day. There are also a number of committee member positions for which we always welcome new members, and we also need two representatives to Kent Beekeepers. We will send out an Agenda prior to the meeting.
The second half of the meeting will comprise of a ‘Products of the hive’ gathering. This is hopefully a very informal and fun opportunity to share how we have harvested and used products of the hive. So the more the better ! Please bring along as many of these as you can: