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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T193000
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SUMMARY:PBKA  - Nutrition in Honey Bees
DESCRIPTION:Focussing on  the nutritional requirements of bees at different times of the year: \n-the role of the fat body in overwintering\, \n-the nutritional contents of different pollens \n-why bees need variety in their diet. \n  \nPresenter: Margaret Murdin   \nMargaret has been keeping bees for over 20 years and is a Master Beekeeper.  She has won the prestigious Wax Chandlers Award for the highest marks in the BBKA exams and holds the National Diploma in Beekeeping. Until recently\, Margaret  was a BBKA Trustee and is a Past President\, assistant moderator and examiner. She is a BBKA National Speaker. \n Please Contact Margaret Riches Zoom Details
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/pbka-nutrition-in-honey-bees/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T213000
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SUMMARY:PBKA - What makes Bees Tick??  (Glands\, hormones\, pheromones\, sense organs and much more! )
DESCRIPTION:The talk will describe how various glands (including those producing pheromones and hormones) and sense organs act together\, sometimes in very complex ways\, to control the colony. How does the bee manage when it has an impervious outer skeleton?  What does a superorganism mean in relation to the honey bee colony? The impacts on foraging\, swarming\, development of the individual bee and the colony will be discussed. \n  \nPresenter:  Pam Hunter  \nPam is based in Sussex. She is a Master Beekeeper and BBKA National Speaker \n Please Contact Margaret Riches Zoom Details
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/pbka-what-makes-bees-tick-glands-hormones-pheromones-sense-organs-and-much-more/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
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SUMMARY:PBKA - ‘Fast and slow beekeeping’.
DESCRIPTION:The art of decision making in Beekeeping: \n– Knowing when to take timely action and when to be patient. \n-Making the right decisions for your bees. \n-Getting the best outcomes for you and your bees \n  \nPresenter:   Kevin Thorne \nKevin is a Beefarmer with 50 hives in and around Lavenham\, Suffolk. Kevin is passionate about improving his bees to be calm\, healthy and productive and working to educate beekeepers in this area. He and his wife Julie run Stour Valley Apiaries and Busy Bees Cosmetics. Kevin has established a Bee Improvement Group at Abberton Reservoir in Essex\, working with local beekeepers\, Colchester BKA\, Essex and Suffolk Water and Essex Wildlife Trust to reintroduce the native black bee to the area.  Kevin is a BBKA  national speaker. \n Please Contact Margaret Riches Zoom Details
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/new-test-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
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SUMMARY:PBKA - How can BBKA help you be a better beekeeper?
DESCRIPTION:How can BBKA help you be a better beekeeper? \nThis session will introduce the BBKA Qualifications and resources available to members and consider how you might prepare for BBKA qualifications\, as well as their value. \n  \nBBKA Learning Online has a range of visual\, practical materials for both tutors and learners\, and we’d like to know what you want\, as well as what you think about what is already there. \n  \nThe joy of beekeeping is that there is always something new to learn! \n  \nThis session will be led by Jane Medwell (BBKA) who manages the ‘Learning Platform’  with Julia Hoggard (Kendal BKA) and Peter Weatherill (Cockermouth BKA) also providing information about the support that they can provide at the local level. \n  \nPresenters:  \nJane Medwell: Jane Medwell learnt beekeeping from her mother in the 1970s – then learnt it all over again in the 1990s\, when she set up her own apiaries. She is a Master beekeeper\, BBKA Examiner\, trainer and member of Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers. In her other life\, she is an Associate Professor of Education. \n  \nJulia Hoggard: Julia is a highly experienced beekeeper and trainer.  She runs the Brigsteer Bee Reserve\, just outside Kendal. Until her recent retirement\, Julia was a Seasonal Bee Inspector. \n  \nPeter Weatherill: An experienced beekeeper\, Peter is currently secretary of the Cockermouth Branch and is Education and Exam Secretary for Cumbria Beekeepers Area Association. \n Please Contact Margaret Riches Zoom Details
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/test2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20250908T214825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T073428Z
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SUMMARY:Honey Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bothel Village Hall\,\nCross Lonning\,\nBothel\,\nCA7 2HL.           ///sheep.delighted.callers   – What3Words \nCBKAA Honey Show 2025 \nCOST: Adult: £25 / U.18 £12.\n‘HEAVENLY FISH & CHIP’ LUNCH: £5 deposit required ( balance to be paid when the meal is selected). \nFor those wishing to exhibit please see the Cumbria Beekeepers Area Association HS Schedule 2025 October 2025-1 and for the ‘Heavenly Fish and Chip’ lunch menu see Lunch at the Honey Show. \nTICKETS must be purchased in advance and are available from \nwww.ticketsource.co.uk/cumbria-beekeepers-area-association \nTel: 0333 666 3366 or scan the QR code. \n \nTickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by CBKAA. Closing date for reservations: Thursday 30th October 2025. \n 
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/honey-show-2025/
LOCATION:Bothel Village Hall\, Bothel\, Wigton\, Cumbria\, CA7 2HL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Autumn Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Convention will be held on 13 Sep 2025 at the Embleton Village Hall (CA13 9XU) starting at 09.30 am  doors open 09.00. \nThe programme is 2025 Convention. Speakers Karl Colyer and Julia Piggott\, and the subjects have been selected to cover all levels of beekeeping. \nA lunch is being organised at the Embleton Spa Hotel\, just across the road from the venue\, the cost of 2 courses a starter and a main is £23.  Menu choices can be made before the start of the talks.
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/autumn-convention/
LOCATION:Embleton Village Hall\, Rakefoot Cottages\, Embleton\, CA13 9XU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20250418T141351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T141737Z
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SUMMARY:Bee Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Bee Health Day Flyer
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/bee-health-day/
LOCATION:Penrith Methodist Church\, Drovers Lane\, Penrith\, cumbria\, CA11 7QY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20250316T201218Z
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SUMMARY:CBKA AGM
DESCRIPTION:the Annual General Meeting of the Cumbria Beekeeping Area Association to be held on 23 Mar 25 at the Bothel Village Hall\, commencing at 2.00pm\nAfter the AGM there will be a presentation of certificates\, refreshments and a presentation by the Northumberland Honey Company on the introduction of queens to the hive.\nPlease come along if you can it is your association and this is when you can influence its way forward.\nRegards\nPeter Weatherill
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/cbka-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20240922T202233Z
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SUMMARY:Honey Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.ticketsource.co.uk/honey-show-2024  or by telephoning 0333 666 3366. \nClick Honey Show 2024
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/honey-show-2024/
LOCATION:Bothel Village Hall\, Bothel\, Wigton\, Cumbria\, CA7 2HL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20240823T133838Z
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SUMMARY:Special AGM
DESCRIPTION:Please see details in email from Karen Heskin
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/special-agm/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
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SUMMARY:Cumbria Autumn Bee Convention
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the Cumbria Beekeepers Autumn Convention organised by Cockermouth Beekeepers\nThe Convention will be held at Embleton Village Hall on Sat 7 Sep 24. \nDoors open at 9am. \nComplimentary tea\, coffee and biscuits will be available all day.\nThe programme is attached and has been selected to have something for all levels of beekeepers.\nThere is no need to book in advance and the entry fee of £15 is payable at the door (Cash only)\nThere is some parking at the village hall\, but otherwise please park at the Embleton Spa Hotel across the road. Please do not obstruct access to the fields\nThe cost of the Beekeepers Lunch is £22 per head for a starter and a main\, menu choices to be made on arrival at the event. The quality of the food is excellent and a good craic about bees is always on the menu!\nHope to see you there\nPeter Weatherill \n\n\n\nIntroducing the Speakers \n  \nDr Fred Ayres Dr Fred Ayres is a chartered management consultant and Chair of Trustees of Lune Valley Beekeepers. He began beekeeping in 2000 and currently maintains 6 colonies in his home apiary and assists with another 12 colonies in the club’s apiary. In 2006 he began to develop some alternative approaches to beekeeping aimed at keeping bees in a responsible manner but with minimum intervention. He also stopped treating his bees with chemicals at this time. \n  \nMichael Badger MBE Michaels formative years began in South Warwickshire countryside. Bees and livestock farming were part of his daily life. \nHaving a career as a construction professional Michael was able to keep bees wherever his work took him. \nIn 1975 he was appointed as a trustee of the Yorkshire Beekeeping Association and became its first in 1983 and again in 2000. \nIn 1987 he became a trustee of the BBKA becoming its President in 2000.  He spent 21 years writing the book “The Comprehensive Guide to Heather Honey” widely acknowledged as the standard reference work on the subject.  Subsequently the “Comprehensive Guide to Mead and Honey Wines” which has been published worldwide. \nIn 2003 he was awarded the honour of becoming a Member of the British Empire in recognition of his services to beekeeping. \n  \nBeekeepers Lunch.  A Beekeepers Lunch has been organized at the Embleton Spa Hotel\, just across the road from the venue.  The cost is £22 for 2 courses\, starter and main.  A vegetarian option is available.  Bookings will be taken at the start of the Convention. \n  \nCover Photography courtesy of Ian Gregory\n \n  \nAutumn Convention – 7 Sep 24 \nAdmission £15 \n(Includes free tea/coffee) \n  \n\n\n\n9.00 am\nWelcome/Coffee \n  \n \n\n\n9.30 am\nAlternative Approaches to Beekeeping – \nDr Fred Ayres \n \n\n\n10.45 am\nTea/Coffee \n \n\n\n11.15 am\nSustainability and Diversity in Beekeeping – \nMichael Badger MBE \n \n\n\n12.30 pm\nLunch (This is available from the nearby Embleton Spa Hotel at a concession rate or attendees may bring their own. Free tea/coffee will be available in the venue.) \n \n\n\n2.00 pm\nLocally Adapted Bees – \nDr Fred Ayres \n \n\n\n3.00pm\nTea/Coffee \n  \n \n\n\n3.30 pm\nWhat Makes Your Apiary Tick – \nMichael Badger MBE \n  \n \n\n\n4.30 pm\nAny Questions & Close\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/cumbria-autumn-bee-convention/
LOCATION:Embleton Village Hall\, Rakefoot Cottages\, Embleton\, CA13 9XU\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240603
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SUMMARY:Introducing Beekeeping  on behalf of PBKA
DESCRIPTION:  \nJulia Pigott & Martin Hoggard will run the  Introducing Beekeeping  on behalf of PBKA.  It will be of interest to anyone who would like to become a beekeeper as well as those who have started beekeeping\, but consider themselves to be beginners. \nJulia and Martin are both highly experienced beekeepers and trainers.  They  run the Brigsteer Bee Reserve\, just outside Kendal. More information about Julia\, the Bee Reserve and her training programmes\, along with course feedback\, can be found at www.BeeEd.org.uk \nIntroducing Beekeeping is a two day course.        It will run on the following weekend: \n\nSaturday 1st  June   and Sunday 2nd June\n\nDay one will commence at 9.00. (registration) and finish at 5.45.p.m.   (Includes colony inspection) Day two will commence at 9.00. and finish by 5.00.p.m. \nThe course will combine theory with practise and will involve an introduction to all the basic skills  needed to become a competent\, confident beekeeper \nFee:  £110   This includes: tuition; loan of kit; information to take home; light refreshments\, EXCLUDING lunch.  Participants may bring their own packed lunch or a lunch can be pre-ordered from the Boot and Shoe Inn which is opposite the Village Hall.   The lunch menu and prices will be available during course registration so that pre-orders and payments  can be made on arrival. \nConcessions:  £100  PBKA Members                £70 *students in full time education. \n*Minimum age 12 years.  Students U.18 must be accompanied by an adult who is parent/guardian or officially acting in  ‘loco parentis’ and is also attending the course. \nPlaces are limited. To reserve a place please contact PBKA  asap: see below. \nClosing date for applications:  Monday 20th  May. Cancellation: unless PBKA cancels the course\, refunds for cancelled places cannot be made after 20th  May 2024.   \nFOR AN APPLICATION FORM & COPY OF THE PROGRAMME        \nContact Margaret Riches  (PBKA Contact Margaret Riches (PBKA Treasurer) \nTEL: 01768 384404 or E mail: mr4cnr@gmail.com    \nOr visit PBKA website: www.penrithbeekeepers .org
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/755/
LOCATION:Greystoke Village Hall\, Greystoke Nr Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA11 0TW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20231101T104620Z
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SUMMARY:Health and Safety Around the Apiary: led by Dr. Julia Pigott
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide guidance and practical activities to help to keep you and others safe when beekeeping and offer a forum to plan management of apiary meetings safely. \nJulia is a Seasonal Bee Inspector\, a First Aider and retired GP.  Her combined experience of beekeeping\, many visits to different apiaries and her medical knowledge will ensure that this course provides health and safety advice which is particularly relevant for beekeepers. \nThe session will take place in the school hall where participants will be able to use the PE mats to provide comfort for the exercises that involve lying down. \nDue to the size of the hall and the number of mats available\, places  will be limited. To avoid disappointment please reserve your place asap but by 17th February at the latest. \nThis course is available to all members of Cumbria Beekeepers Association. \nCost £10.   \nTo reserve a place contact: Margaret Riches  01768 894404  mr4cnr@gmail.com \nMargaret will confirm that a place has been reserved for you. The payment to Penrith Beekeepers Association will then be due.  You will be provided with the BACs details or where to send your cheque.   Further details about the session will also be supplied. \nCancellation: Unless PBKA cancels this course\, refunds for cancelled places cannot be made after 17th February
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/health-and-safety-around-the-apiary-led-by-dr-julia-pigott/
LOCATION:Temple Sowerby Primary School\, Chapel Street\, Penrith\, CA10 1RZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20231101T105338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T105338Z
UID:527-1708162200-1708185600@cumbriabeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Microscopy of Pollen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/microscopy-of-pollen/
LOCATION:St Bees Village School\, Main Street\, St Bees\, Cumbria\, CA27 0AA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20231101T110153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T113530Z
UID:530-1701513000-1701525600@cumbriabeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Christmas gifts from the Hive
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/christmas-gifts-from-the-hive/
LOCATION:Bigrigg Village Hall\, Springfield Road\, Bigrigg\, Cumbria\, CA22 2TN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135312
CREATED:20231101T103120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T143449Z
UID:514-1699093800-1699106400@cumbriabeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Cumbria Honey Show 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe show itself will be 10:30 – 16:00\, doors open at 09:30 for coffee and staging exhibits. \nbooking platform: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/honey-show-2023 \nor you can opt to book by telephone at 0333 666 3366 (9am-7pm Mon-Fri)\, but this will incur an additional £2.00 fee per transaction. Booking fees apply \nProgramme: \n09:30  Doors open\, coffee\, staging of exhibits \n10:30  The “Taste of Honey” with Great Yorkshire Show’s Chief Hives and Honey Steward Peter Lewis \n11:30  “Cooking with Honey” demonstration by celebrity chef John Crouch \n12:15  Q&A with our guest speakers \n13:00  Lunch prepared by John Crouch. A delicious honey-themed 2 course menu. A vegetarian option will be available \n14:00  The “Sounds of the Hive” with Professor Martin Bencsik\, University of Nottingham \n15:00  Coffee and tea \n15:30  Awards and presentations \n16:00  Close
URL:https://cumbriabeekeepers.org/calendar/test1/
LOCATION:Bothel Village Hall\, Bothel\, Wigton\, Cumbria\, CA7 2HL\, United Kingdom
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