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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.
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