Dean Forest Beekeepers
for beekeepers in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley
Dean Forest Beekeepers Calendar of events
This page shows events for the remainder of this year.The full programme for 2010 can be downloaded as a pdf document here.
Apiary Sessions6.00 to 8.30pm every Thursday from the beginning of April to the end of September. |
| Members carrying out hive checks are divided into four teams so that they can take responsibility for a group of hives.
(There is a rota for cleaning up and making tea and coffee in the clubhouse, which can be found here: Apiary rota 2010 ) |
| In compliance with Health & Safety, members are advised that independent visits to the branch apiary outside of the programme will not be permitted. |
Evening Meetings
Venue (unless otherwise stated): Staunton Village Hall, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NXDirections:
Approaching Staunton on the A4136 from Coleford direction, turn left opposite the church. Turn right into car park just before you reach the village hall.
Approaching on the A4136 from Monmouth, turn right after the White Horse Inn, follow the road and turn left into the car park after passing the village hall.
7.15 for 7.30pm start to 9.30pm. (Tea/coffee/biscuits: 50p)
| Thursday October 7th | Honey Show with Dave Maslen |
| (You can download the Show Schedule and an Entry Form) | |
| Thursday November 4th | Annual General Meeting |
| Thursday December 2nd | Christmas Social & Quiz hosted by Peter Hayward including the Christmas Hamper Raffle draw. |
Other Dates of Interest
| Friday 10th September to Sunday 12th September | Midland and Southwestern Counties Convention |
| Thursday October 28th to Saturday October 30th | National Honey Show (with a lot more than honey!) at Weybridge |
