Twickenham apiary

Date for exam. Usually held in the Twickenham apiary unless it is taken online. 1st sitting 09:30-11:10, 2nd sitting (if there is one) 11:30-13:10.

Our Annual General Meeting, voting on proposals, voting for officials and committee members, deciding on the direction the association will take for the coming season.

Workshop to build various pieces of kit such as Brood boxes, supers, stands ...

First evening in the apiary with the bees - weather permitting

Have your bees tested for acarine and nosema. To be tested you need to bring along a sample of at least 30 bees. The bees will be killed if you bring them alive to the lab. If we have enough time we will guide you through doing the tests yourself if you wish.

Open to the public to show the public what we do including  honey sales, tea and cake, viewing the bees, tombola, candle making etc.

Last night of the season. No actual beekeeping to take place, Bring a nibble and a drink to share