Bromley Beekeepers

Bromley Beekeepers and Orpington Beekeepers Honey Show
2022-09-17 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Emmanuel Church, The Grove, West Wickham, BR4 9JS, United Kingdom
Celebrate the end of the beekeeping season by showing your honey at the annual Bromley and Orpington Honey Show. Beekeepers from London and Kent compete for prizes with their honey, bee hive products, cake baking and confectionary.
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Cudham Village Fete
2022-08-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Cudham Village Fete, Cudham Recreation ground, Cudham Lane South, TN14 7QB, United Kingdom
Cudham Village Show and Fete draw draws nearly 2000 visitors each year and is a fabulous afternoon of fun for all the family; young, old and in between. Bromley beekeepers will have the usual beekeeping display and local honey for sale.

Bromley Branch Talk: Foulbrood how to recognise it, and how to spot where things are going wrong
2022-03-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Bromley Apiary Club, 91a Kent House Road, Sydenham, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
After two years interruption of our talks programme, we are glad to be back. We are pleased to welcome Danyal Conn, who will be talking on:- Foulbrood: how to recognise it, and how to spot where things are going wrong.

Our talk will last approximately one hour, followed by questions and refreshments.

Danyal Conn started keeping bees in 2010 and has worked as seasonal bee inspector since 2020. Many of you may have met him when he has visited you to inspect your bees.

All are welcome.

Preparing Honey and Wax for the Show bench
2021-08-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Bromley Apiary Club, 91a Kent House Road, Sydenham, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
Peter Bashford will reveal his secrets on preparing honey and wax for the show bench.

This FREE talk could give you the competitive edge at the Bromley and Orpington honey show on the 18th September.

All are welcome and refreshments provided.

Covid19 Precautions

Do NOT attend if you have Covid symptoms or have been pinged or told to isolate.If you can please wear a mask at appropriate times.Use the hand sanitizer at the entrance.Masks available if you don’t have one.Windows will be opened for maximum ventilation.

Members Zoom Social
2021-04-25 11:00 - 12:00
Branch members Zoom meeting until we can have normal apiary meetings.
Members will be notified by email with the zoom link before the event starts.

Bromley Beekeepers AGM
2020-11-17 19:30 - 20:10
Kent Beekeepers Association – Bromley Branch
The Annual General Meeting of Kent Beekeepers Association/Bromley Branch will take place on Tuesday, 17th November 2020 at 7.30 pm promptly.
For safety of our members this years AGM will be conducted using Zoom.
If you would like to attend this meeting please make sure you are competent with zoom before joining.
Venue: Zoom meeting details will be sent to members nearer the time
AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of AGM 2019
3. Treasurer’s report
4. Membership secretary’s report
5. Publicity officer’s report
6. Outside events report
7. Show secretary’s report
8. Beginners and education report
9. Report of delegates to Council
10. Election of officers:
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership secretary
Show secretary
Publicity officer/website
Committee members
11. Election of delegates to Council
12. Election of auditor
13. Date and time of next meeting

The 89th National Honey Show
2020-10-22 - 2020-10-24
This year’s National Honey Show, 22nd to 24th October, will be a professional, online conference welcoming beekeepers worldwide.
Everyone is welcome to attend the event, free of charge.
Attendees will be able to attend lectures, demonstrations, visit our trade hall and take part in other exciting activities.
The show will feature a series of lectures and demonstrations, followed by live online Q&A sessions, with the opportunity to ask questions via the ‘chat’ facility.
Conference Programme
Thursday 22nd October
13.45 Welcome
14.00 Mike Palmer: A year at French Hill Apiaries
15.30-16.30 Demonstration: Gwyn Marsh Making Beeswax wraps
17.00-17.15 National Honey Show AGM
17.30-17.45 National Council AGM
18.30 The Central Association of Bee-Keepers Lecture: Medhat Nasr: Wintering honey bees – but not as we know it
Friday 23rd October
11.00-12.00 Demonstration: Chris Park, Skep making
14.00 Etienne Bruneau: The honey market in turmoil
15.30-16.30 Demonstration: John Goodwin, Showing honey
18.30 Bees for Development Quiz:
Saturday 24th October
11.00-12.00 Demonstration: Same day soap: The Robb recipe
12.30-13.30 Bill, Bob and Bees. Bill Turnbull and Prof Robert Pickard interview
14.00 Jeff Pettis: Long live the queen, please!, why are queens failing?
15.30-16.30 Closing
We know the lack of a physical Show will be disappointing, as it is for us all, but we hope to offer an exciting armchair event, where the National Honey Show Community can come together online.
Virtual Trade Hall
All your favourite traders will be represented in the Trade Hall, where you will be able to keep in touch with their latest offerings.
Donations
We hope you can support our National Honey Show 2020 conference. This event is expensive to stage and our current sponsorship covers only a fraction of the cost.
We are asking for donations and are most grateful for whatever you can contribute.
https://platform.nationalfundingscheme.org/HONEYBEE?charity=HONEYBEE

Viruses in Honeybees and Humans Robert Pickard webinar hosted by Central Association
2020-09-16 19:30 - 20:30
Viruses exist at the borderline between the living and the non-living. Individual viruses probably outnumber all other systems in the world that contain nucleic acids. This talk illustrates the morphology of the different types of virus and the ways in which they invade host cells. The mechanism by which the viral genetic code is expressed is also described. Viruses constantly threaten the wellbeing of all complex organisms but they can also be extremely beneficial to them. Viruses transfer genes between different host species, add some of their code to their hosts’ DNA, and take some of the hosts’ code for themselves. In doing so, they can transform an evolutionary process. The production of the human placenta relies on a sequence of viral DNA that has been incorporated into the human genome. Signs of honeybee viral disease will be discussed along with activities in beekeeping that can reduce the problems created by viruses.
About the speaker
Robert Pickard is an Independent Member of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee; Emeritus Professor of Neurobiology at the University of Cardiff; Visiting Professor at the Royal Agricultural University; and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Medicine and the Learned Society of Wales. Professor Pickard has studied bees since 1956 and his postgraduate students are spread through 50 different countries worldwide. He is Chair of the International Bee Research Association, Patron of the Welsh Beekeepers Association and President of the UK Central Association of Beekeepers. Formerly, he was Editor of the Journal of Apicultural Research, Director-General of the British Nutrition Foundation, Chair of the UK Committee on Radioactive Waste Management and Chair of the UK Consumers’ Association, Which?.
Our members will be allocated places, included in their membership fees.

To register for a place (and places are limited) priced £3.00, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us

Keston Countryside Day
2020-06-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Hayes Common, Commonside, BR2 6BP, United Kingdom
Held on Keston Common this event celebrates local organisations relating to the countryside and Bromley Beekeepers will be there with the marquee, honey for sale, candle rolling, observation hive and, usually plenty of Beekeepers to talk to about their favourite topic.

Beginners Day (Please note the organisation of the event is on hold due to covid 19)
2020-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Bromley Apiary Club, 91a Kent House Road, Sydenham, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
Bromley beekeepers are having a beginners day, run at the branch apiary, on Saturday 25th April 2020. Should demand exceed capacity, the day will be repeated on the following Saturday. The aim is to give initial experience of the honeybee life cycle, and how bees operate inside and outside the hive. Once the season gets going, there will be opportunities to handle bees in the branch apiary throughout the spring and summer. This day will hopefully establish a solid foundation for those intending to become regularly attending beginners.
Anyone wanting an initial experience of beekeeping is urged to attend a branch apiary meetings in March or April. (See Apiary Page).
Advance Booking Only: Please contact Bob Jackman
Email: rfjackman@yahoo.co.uk
Please note the organisation of the event is on hold due to covid 19.

Lecture: Honey - A Sweet Solution Against Superbugs - Dr Shona Blair
2020-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Bromley Apiary Club, 91a Kent House Road, Sydenham, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
Dr Blair of Imperial College delivered one of the best lectures at the 2019 National Honey Show.
Those of you who missed her then should surely grab this opportunity. The medicinal uses of honey will be discussed from a historical point of view through to its latest possibilities.

All are welcome, tea coffee and cake provided.

Orpington Lecture: Beekeeping Without Using Mitocides - Steve Riley
2020-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Hall, High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ, United Kingdom
Beekeeping without using mitocides by Steve Riley, Education Officer for Westerham Beekeepers. With advice from Professor Ralph Büchler, who has spoken on this topic to beekeepers at various venues including the National Honey Show, Steve will share his experience of a second season not using any chemical mitocides in a group of Westerham beekeepers.
Note the venue: St Mary’s Hall is next to the Church of the Annunciation and opposite Sainsbury’s) where there is some parking available by the side of the Hall but far more in a public car park a short distance away.
Cake and refreshments will be provided.
All are welcome.

Lecture: The Rose Hive - Mike Elliott
2020-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Bromley Apiary Club, 91a Kent House Road, Sydenham, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
Have you considered simplifying your equipment stocks by shifting to a single box size Brood/Supers… all the same size? The Rose system does just that, and comes with distinct management advantages too. Well, that’s what Mike has been saying for years. Come and hear the fine detail.
All are welcome, tea coffee and cake provided.

Orpington Lecture: Helping the Honeybee - Darren Lerigo
2020-01-18 13:30 - 15:30 | St Mary’s Hall, High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ, United Kingdom
Helping the Honeybee by Darren Lerigo, a horticulturist, who will advise us on plants in our gardens which best assist our honeybees and other pollinators.
Note the venue: St Mary’s Hall is next to the Church of the Annunciation and opposite Sainsbury’s) where there is some parking available by the side of the Hall but far more in a public car park a short distance away.
Cake and refreshments will be provided.
All are welcome.

Annual New Year BBQ
2020-01-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Kent House Road allotments pavilion, opposite Woodbastwick Road, 91a Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy the mulled wine (with and without alcohol!) and BBQ sausages at the Bromley beekeepers annual New Year BBQ.
Arrive from 11.30am
ALL WELCOME
See you there…

National Honey Show 2019
2019-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ, United Kingdom
Promoting the highest quality honey and wax products with international classes, lecture convention, workshops and beekeeping equipment trade show.
Opening Times
Thursday 24th October
Lectures and Restaurant 9.00am – 6.00pm
Trade Hall 12:00 noon – 6.00pm
Honey Show 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Kent House Leisure Gardens Charity Day
2019-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Kent House Road allotments pavilion, opposite Woodbastwick Road, 91a Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom

Keston Countryside Day
2019-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Hayes Common, Commonside, BR2 6BP, United Kingdom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMeU19e47qc

Kent House Leisure Gardens Open Day
2019-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Kent House Road allotments pavilion, opposite Woodbastwick Road, 91a Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
Kent House Leisure Gardens Open Day
Open to Public

The Beekeepers will have a marquee with honey sales, candle rolling, an observation hive and lots of information about bees and beekeeping including our ‘virtual hive’. The apiary is also open for people to look around and a ‘clean up’ of dirty equipment will be going on under supervision.
It would be good if as many members as possible are involved in this event.

Help will be needed to:
Put up marquees etc on the Saturday (time to be decided with those who volunteer for this).
Setting up from about 9.30 am on the Sunday.
Staffing the honey sales, candle rolling, observation hive and being available to answer questions or discuss bees with the public (11-3).
Clearing up after 3pm including taking down marquees etc.

If you can help with any of the above please tell Bob or Mary, saying when you are available and what you can do. Both of us will be at the meeting on Sunday, May 5th 11.30-1pm or you can phone or email us. If you have honey to sell please let us know.
02077339568
maryeslater@yahoo.co.uk
We hope to see you there.

Beginners Day
2019-04-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Kent House Road allotments pavilion, opposite Woodbastwick Road, 91a Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
All events will take place at the apiary, Kent House Road Allotments.
Beginners Day
EVENT NOW FULL
Tea/coffee/biscuits provided. Please bring your own lunch.
We hope to cover:
Why keep bees?
What are honey bees?
Life Cycle
Division of labour within the colony
Forage detection and forage collection
Hive design
Colony inspections (why, how and when).
Actual colony inspections are entirely dependant upon the prevailing weather.
Then, throughout the active season, apiary sessions are held each Wednesday evening at 7.00 pm. These are apiary maintainance sessions at which beginners will be encouraged to take an active part.
To enquire, please contact Bob Jackman at:-
rfjackman@yahoo.co.uk

Getting The Most From Your Bees - A Seasonal Perspective
2019-04-16 06:30 - 20:30 | Kent House Road allotments pavilion, opposite Woodbastwick Road, 91a Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
A talk by Jim Ryan.
The new season may be underway, but it is not too late to catch up. Jim is a vastly experienced beekeeper from Co. Tipperary. He has over 30 years of active beekeeping experience, was the editor of FIBKA’s magazine, An Beachaire for many years, and is currently chairman of the Galtee Bee Breeders. If Jim can’t put you on the right road for this year’s beekeeping season nobody can.
Tea, Coffee and cake available after the talk. All are welcome.

Oh Dear, My Bees Have Died! I Wonder What Happened?
2019-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Kent House Road allotments pavilion, opposite Woodbastwick Road, 91a Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
A talk by Bob Smith of Medway Beekeepers.
Bob will look at various causes of colony death, and hopefully offer suggestions of how to avoid the situation in future.
Tea, Coffee and cake available after the talk.
All are welcome.

Beegone Explained - A talk by Peter Higgs
2019-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Kent House Road allotments pavilion, opposite Woodbastwick Road, 91a Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
Beegone is a Surrey based company that offers a blend of building and beekeeping skills which ensure the safe removal of bee colonies for both the bees and the buildings concerned. The buildings may be at greater risk, but a repair and restore service is included. Peter will offer insights on how problematic bee residency situations can be safely tackled with the right expertise and equipment.
Tea, Coffee and cake available after the talk. All are welcome.

Lecture by Gerry Stuart: The Asian Hornet
2019-01-15 06:30 - 20:00 | Kent House Road allotments pavilion, opposite Woodbastwick Road, 91a Kent House Road, London, SE26 5LJ, United Kingdom
Bromley beekeepers are hosting a lecture by Gerry Stuart about the Asian Hornet.
Gerry Stuart is Vice-Chairman of Torbay Beekeepers. He has been in the forefront of the setting up of Asian Hornet Action Teams. During the 2018 season Jersey beekeepers had to deal with 52 nests. Gerry has been well involved with Jersey beekeepers over the past couple of seasons so his knowledge certainly isn’t theoretical. He is concerned, informed, and passionate, so expect a lively session.
Asian Hornets
Free entry and refreshments.
Everyone welcome.
