Roe Valley Beekeepers Association
Roe Valley Beekeepers Association
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Will Jones has honey jars for sale. They are the popular 8oz size and are 38p each. Given the weak sterling at the minute, this represents a good price and he doesn't make a profit.
If you are interested in buying some jars, please contact Will on 07380 374560
Roe Valley Beekeepers Association has a Facebook page. Click on the blue link icon to have a look
CLUB OFFICERS 2019
President
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Apiary Manager
Honey Show
Education Officer
Bee Health Officer
Website
UBKA reps
David McIntyre
Sam Laverty
Wilbur Wright
Alistair Moorcroft
Mark Carton
Will Jones
George McDonald
Alan McKinney
Alistair Moorcroft
Wilbur Wright
Beekeeping Advice
For 2019, club meetings will contain an advice and help section. This is intended to provide advice on any beekeeping topic, no matter how simple, on subjects you choose.
You can contact Sam, RVBKA Club Chairman, prior to meetings at any time using the link below
September:
Thu 19th, 7pm Apiary.
How to prepare honey for the Show next month.
AFBI SURVEY 2019
The 2018-19 Honey bee husbandry survey report is now online at the AFBI website:
https://www.afbini.gov.uk/publications/afbi-honeybee-husbandry-survey-2018-19
Belfast and District - The Northern Ireland Honey Show - 14th & 15th September as part of Belfast Autumn Flower Show in Botanic Gardens
Contact belfastbee.secretary@gmail.com
Dromore Honey Show - 7th September Hillsborough Village Centre.
Entries Frigday night till 9.00pm or before 9.45am Saturday.
For information contact Madeline McMullan 02892638675
click on the picture to start
Check out Sam Laverty’s excellent you Tube videos on beekeeping and queen rearing here
Next Club meeting
ASIAN HORNET
Please see attached updated Asian Hornet Leaflet giving guidance on identification and reporting options for beekeepers and the general public in Northern Ireland
(click on the image to download a PDF)
BEEKEEPING SUPPLIES FOR CLUB MEMBERS
Mark Carton our treasurer now stocks a range of beekeeping equipment ins his Limavady shop.
so it's well worth calling in for a look
Mark Carton Flowers, 20 Newton Square, Limavady
The stained glass image used as our logo is from a Canadian Stained glass company called Light Romance, onto which has been laid the RVBKA title. In March '08 their Director wrote: Hi Alan. We will be honoured if you use our stained glass honeybee on your website. Cheers, Larry @ Light Romance. Visit the Light Romance website ( click on their link below) to see the beautiful range of designs they have created. www.light-romance.on.ca
2019 Honey Show
Thursday 3rd October at the Drummond Hotel, Ballykelly.
Entries accepted from 4.30pm. Meal at 7pm, £15 for three courses.
Further details from Honey Show manager, George MacDonald. Email:keisoconsultancy@gmail.com
