Bromley Beekeepers

Lecture: Honey - A Sweet Solution Against Superbugs - Dr Shona Blair
2020-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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.
