Summer Programme 2008

Unless otherwise stated, all apiary visits start at 2:30pm.

April 19^st 2008

It's Damson Day in the Lyth Valley. For those of you not going to Stoneleigh, why not join us at Damson Day. This has now become a regular event in our calendar and it is a good opportunity to publicise K&SWBKA so please come along and lend your support if you can. The location is Low Farm, Lyth Valley, on the A5074 at GR 459886.

May 10^th 2008 Cancelled

This is our first apiary visit the summer and we are going to Hornby, with Peter, Madeline and their bees. From Kirkby Lonsdale, continue through village, over bridge, at sharp right turn go straight on towards Wray. Go up the hill and it is the first property on the right. Drinks provided. Following tea, there will be a committee meeting. GR 585682.

June 8^th 2008

Today we are with Wally and Des at their apiary at Sandside GR 472798. Take the Arnside road from Milnthorpe and continue on past the Ship Inn. After crossing the old railway bridge, in about ¼mile, take a very sharp left turn, continue up the hill for about 50yds and the site is on your left. Look out for the beekeeping signs. Please bring drinks as well as food.

July 6^th 2008 Cancelled

This months apiary visit takes us to Ron and Judith's home at Barrows Green just outside Kendal, GR 532882. From the A65, take the narrow road opposite the Punch Bowl and go up the hill, passing the phone box. Continue past the cream cottage on the left, immediately you get to the brow of the hill, turn sharp right down a concrete road and look out for parking signs. As parking is limited, please share transport if you can. Drinks are provided.

July 8^th/10^th 2008

Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate. For any of you who have not visited the Yorkshire Show, all I can say is that you are missing a treat. I think that you would do well to see it all properly in just one day, there is so much to see. In the bee section there are no less than 23 classes, not counting the county section. It is an excellent day out.

August 2^nd 2008

Today we are off to Hincaster to visit Bridget and her bees. Directions:- follow Hincaster signs from Brettagh Holt/A590 roundabout if coming from Kendal or out of Ackenthwaite if coming from Milnthorpe. Once in Hincaster, follow K&SWBK signs from the village green.(map)

August 15^th/16^th 2008

Shrewsbury Flower Show. This is the show for beekeepers. There are no less than 70 classes relating to beekeeping. This show is definitely worth a visit.

Sep 9^th 2008

This is the last apiary visit of the summer and it is with Julia and her bees at the Strickland Arms near Kendal. Meet behind the hotel and follow directions. Normally after this apiary visit, afternoon tea is taken at the Heaves Hotel. Tea will cost approximately £5.00 per person (to be confirmed).

Winter Programme 2007/2008

Winter meetings (October to April) are held at Captain French Lane Surgery in Kendal (map) and start at 7:30pm.

Oct 10^th 2007

This is our annual honey show when members bring along their hive products to be judged. Entries accepted from 19:00. Show schedule.

Oct 18^th - 20^th 2007

The National Honey Show in London.

Nov 14^th 2007

An illustrated talk by Richard Johnson from Arnside on "beekeeping in Africa". Richard will be talking about his activities in support of the WYCE charity in the Republic of The Gambia.

Nov 17^th 2007

Cumbria BKA honey show in Keswick.

Jan 9^th 2008

Committee meeting at Castle Garden Cottage at 19:30.

Jan 16^th 2008

Annual general meeting, followed by a Jacob's join supper.

Feb 20^th 2008

Bee strings - an illustrated talk by Julia Hoggard.

Mar 12^th 2008

Mick Guy from Keswick is comming to tell us all about S.A.R.D.A., the search and recue dog association.

Apr 12^th 2008

Sedbergh & District Spring Show. Martin Lewes, of BBC Radio Cumbria fame, will open the show at the Sedbergh People's Hall, doors open 12 noon. Entrance fee is £1, children under 16 are free. Closing date for entries is Saturday 5^th April.

Apr 16^th 2008

Beekeeping supplies evening, along with Neil Robinson, who is going to talk about "The world of wood ants and other social insects".