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The Chelmsford Division meetings are
often held on
the third Monday of each month at the
Link
Hall, Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1
2XB
(opposite the County Hotel).
During the summer, some meetings are replaced by events: please check below or on the home page for latest details.
The hall is opposite the Chelmsford
County Hotel and about 2 minutes' walk from the Railway
Station. Meetings start at 7.30pm and we will do our best
to
make you feel welcome.
A list of events and meetings we are
planning to hold is shown below.
Other beekeeping events you
may find interesting during 2010 can be found
here
Chelmsford
Division Events 2010
Monday 18th January 2010 7.30 - 9.00pm
at
Link
Hall, Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1
2XB
AGM
Monday 15th February
2010 7.30 - 9.00pm
at
Link
Hall, Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1
2XB
The Way
Forward
In our first meeting in
2010 we shall be discussing strategies to help your
beekeeping year get off to a good start. This will
include:- when to re-queen and why; sterilising after
winter losses; and for new beekeepers, getting ready for
your first bees.
Monday 15th March 2010 7.30 -
9.00pm
at
Link
Hall, Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1
2XB
Beekeeping Tales
Join us
to hear some of our members tell a tale or two about
their successes and failures in beekeeping. Some of
these will make you laugh and some you may find helpful
in your future beekeeping.
Wednesday 21st April 2010
7.30 - 9.00pm
at
Link
Hall, Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1
2XB
Introduction to Mead Making
If
you have ever thought of making mead but never got
around to it, this is a meeting for you. Richard Alabone
will be talking about the historical background to
making mead and Eric Fenner will describe what equipment
is needed and how to produce your first bottle of mead.
Monday 17th May 2010 6.30pm
at
Hyde
Hall, Rettendon, Chelmsford CM3 8AT
How
Does Your Garden Grow?
We are
very pleased to invite you to a private tour lead by Ian
Le Gros, the Curator of the beautiful RHS gardens at
Hyde Hall. In the event of inclement weather we will be
given a presentation in the Events Barn.
Numbers
are strictly limited so please contact Jean (07731 856
361) by 10th May to confirm your place.
Monday 21st June 2010 7.30 -
9.00pm
at
Link
Hall, Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1
2XB
Best Offer Table Top Sale
If you have Items of beekeeping equipment you no longer
require or if you want to pick up a bargain, come and
join us at Chelmsford’s table top sale. Everybody is
more than welcome.
Saturday 10th July 2010 10am
Disease tour
Starting around 10 am, we will join the regional bee
inspector and our divisional disease liaison officer to
visit a number of apiaries in and around the Chelmsford
area. This is a great opportunity to see inside a number
of hives belonging to other bee keepers and also have
your hives examined professionally and gain free advice
on both disease control and the care of your bees. If
you wish to have your hives examined or would like to
join us, please contact Jean for details. Tel:
07731856361
Saturday 21st August 2010, 2-5pm
Garden Meeting and Picnic
(This meeting is for members of the Chelmsford Division
and their partners.) Please bring your own garden chairs
and drinks and liaise with Jean as to what food you
would like to bring to contribute to the picnic. Please
contact Jean on 07731 856 361.
September 2010
There will be no
Divisional Meeting this month, as many of you will be
busy preparing for the
Essex Honey Show at “Barleylands”. The show is held
over two days (11th & 12th September) and is a great way
to get a professional judgment regarding the quality of
your produce.It is also a fantastic day out for you and
the family with fun and attractions to cater for
everyone. There is much work involved in setting up and
running the honey show, if you would like to help or
contribute, this would be greatly appreciated - please
contact Jean for details on 07731856361
Monday 18th October 2010 7.30 - 9.30 pm
Link
Hall, Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1
2XB
Regional Bee Inspector
Subject of talk to be confirmed
Friday 19th November 2010 at 7.30pm
at Great
Baddow Millennium Hall
Divisional Supper
This month we will be having the Divisional Supper on
Friday 19th November, where we will be sharing fish and
chips (dessert and a glass of wine included) followed by
Paul’s famous raffle. Tickets priced £xxxxx-
please make sure to contact
Ian Grant 01277 652855 in good time to reserve
your plaice.
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