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SUMMARY:September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Good Afternoon\n\nTo celebrate the havest festival season which falls on October 5th we are turning the meeting on Tuesday 22nd September into a celebration.\n\nJoin us for a fun activity evening including a traditional ploughmans supper (£2.50 donation) while we share our best bee keeping hints and tips…. And if each apiarist brings a jar of honey a tasting session!\n\nTo help with catering and thus reduce the risk of either not enough food or food waste\, please let us know if you are able to come and most importantly any food allergies.\n\n\nPlease particiate fully\, and turn up on the night\, usual place and time.\n\n\n\nPortchester Parish Hall (free parking available in the adjacent Portchester Car Parks)\n\n\n\n\nHall open from 7pm\n\n\n\n\nEvening starts 7.30pm\n\nLooking forward to seeing you on the 22nd. \nBest Wishes \nPDBKA Committee
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/september-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260730T134314Z
CREATED:20260730T134314Z
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UID:10746-1787616000-1787702399@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:No Members' Meeting in August
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/no-members-meeting-in-august/
LOCATION:Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T073128Z
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SUMMARY:BBKA August Talk
DESCRIPTION:The next in our monthly series of Zoom talks is: ‘Impact and Early Management of Vespa velutina’ with Dr Peter Kennedy\, on Tuesday 18th August at 7pm. \nDr Peter Kennedy is an Associate Researcher at the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus (Cornwall) and has studied the behaviour and ecology of beneficial insects for over 35 years.  His research has included how multiple stressors can interact to influence the dynamics of social insect colonies in heterogenous landscapes.  Over the past ten years\, this has also included the impact of the invasive predatory hornet\, Vespa velutina (Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet). \nZoom link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81233819992?pwd=DYMZxTImJjpRCLJjYjvbIxgybQQdSZ.1\nMeeting ID: 812 3381 9992    Passcode: 527929 \nA recording of this talk will be available on the BBKA Member Hub two weeks later for those unable to watch live. \nKind regards\,\nRichard Oliver\nBBKA Trustee & Chair of E&H Committee
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/bbka-august-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T093102Z
CREATED:20260726T093102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T093102Z
UID:10737-1785265200-1785272400@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:July Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 28th July  \n7 pm for 7.30 start \n‘Wasps and Bees’ \nOur evening will focus on Wasps and what we can do to help our colonies with wasp and hornet numbers on the increase. This will include workshops on homemade entrance reducers and bait recipes.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/july-members-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260307T092645Z
CREATED:20260307T092645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T092645Z
UID:10648-1779823800-1779829200@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:May Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening where we will be getting some top tips from our local and friendly bee inspector\, Isaac Mullane\, to help us all keep healthy and productive colonies.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/may-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260307T092347Z
CREATED:20260307T092347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T092347Z
UID:10646-1777404600-1777410000@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:April Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we hear from Mark Cooper\, the Hampshire Beekeeping Association (HBA) Yellow-Legged Hornet Coordinator. \nMark will update us on the current state of play\, what is planned at both a national and local level\, and importantly – what we can all do to help keep our colonies and local pollinators safe.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/april-members-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260307T091727Z
CREATED:20260307T091509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T091727Z
UID:10644-1774380600-1774386000@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:March Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month we are pleased to be hosting a talk by Colin Hedley from the Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group – South East. \nColin last joined us in 2024 to talk about what members of the South Downs Farmers Group were doing to support our wonderful pollinators. This month\, Colin is kindly joining us again to let us know about what changes there have recently been to the schemes that can help our local farmers undertake sustainable activities to support diversity and habitats for wildlife\, including our beautiful native bee species
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/march-members-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260301T114831Z
CREATED:20260224T215757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T114831Z
UID:10622-1773774000-1773781200@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:BBKA March Talk
DESCRIPTION:The next in our series of Zoom talks will be ‘Yellow-legged Asian Hornet’ with Lucie Chaumeton on Tuesday 17th March 2026\, 7pm. \nLucie is a BBKA Trustee\, Vice Chair of the YLAH Committee and AHAT Coordinator for North London Beekeepers. She will be covering YLAH awareness\, spring trapping and monitoring. \nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81233819992?pwd=DYMZxTImJjpRCLJjYjvbIxgybQQdSZ.1 \nMeeting ID: 812 3381 9992 Passcode: 527929 \nA recording of this talk will be available on the BBKA Member Hub for those unable to watch live together with recordings of all previous talks.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/bbka-march-talk-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260206T160617Z
CREATED:20260206T160617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160617Z
UID:10610-1771961400-1771966800@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:February Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/february-members-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T213000
DTSTAMP:20251229T183953Z
CREATED:20251229T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T183953Z
UID:10574-1768851000-1768858200@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Beekeeping Course (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:To book a place on this training\, please go to https://pdbka_2026_winter_training.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/introduction-to-beekeeping-course-session-1/
LOCATION:Portchester Community Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20251204T170217Z
CREATED:20251204T170217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T170217Z
UID:10562-1765911600-1765915200@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:BBKA December Talk
DESCRIPTION:The next in our series of Zoom talks will be ‘Pass GH First Time’ with John Hendrie on Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 7pm.   John is a former BBKA Trustee\, President and Exam Board member\, Secretary and Moderator. He has kept and managed honey bees for more than 50 years becoming a Master Beekeeper in 1986. He has been heavily involved in beekeeping education ever since running courses and lecturing widely on bees and beekeeping. John is currently a Trustee of the Scottish Beekeepers’ Association. \n  \nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81233819992?pwd=DYMZxTImJjpRCLJjYjvbIxgybQQdSZ.1  \nMeeting ID: 812 3381 9992 Passcode: 527929
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/bbka-december-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T213000
DTSTAMP:20251030T155234Z
CREATED:20251030T142056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155234Z
UID:10550-1764097200-1764106200@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting and speaker talk
DESCRIPTION:Our AGM at Portchester   Parish Hall will be on 25th November and will start 7pm\, and will be followed at 7.30pm by a talk and guided tasting by the owner of Havant’s very own meadery. \nThe evening will consist of a presentation of our Annual Report and announcements on successful appointments\, followed by us then hearing how a lockdown hobby has turned into a fully fledged business\, and how they have adapted recipes to work for this setting. They will then kindly lead us through a guided tasting\, so this is a great opportunity to bring your partners and show them what additional delights can be made from our bees’ hard work. And\, of course\, there will be a festive raffle. \nAs mentioned at our last members’ meeting\, we truly value the support of every single volunteer who helps us to have a successful association\, and we would encourage everyone to consider whether they could help support via one of the available roles. \nRoles Available:\n·       Honorary Secretary\nThis is a predominantly administrative role where you will act as the key contact for receiving and passing on information to the committee\, members etc.\, coordinate the agenda/minutes for four trustee meetings a year\, and receive information from committee members for inclusion in the annual report. \n·       Shows Team Members\nIn this role you will be part of a team that helps decide which shows PDBKA should attend each year\, and the coordination of our attendance and the volunteers to run the stalls. \n·       Trustee (with or without portfolio)\nIn this role you take shared responsibility with the other trustees for the strategic and operational decisions made about the association. It is a fantastic way to help shape the direction of our association and ensure our activities support the achievement of our charitable objects. \nWe are keen to emphasise that these roles are not onerous\, and the other committee members will provide full support to anyone taking on a role. \nIf any of the roles above\, or indeed any other role\, sounds of interest to you\, please complete the short online nomination form by 5th November\, so that these can be taken forward ahead of the AGM. \nMany thanks \nPDBKA Hon Sec\nOn behalf of the Trustees
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-and-speaker-talk/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T213000
DTSTAMP:20251023T135353Z
CREATED:20251023T135353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T135353Z
UID:10547-1761678000-1761687000@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Members Meeting - Easy wax cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Mark Lilley an experienced beekeeper with prize winning awards for his wax products will be talking about easy wax cleaning and prepping.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/members-meeting-easy-wax-cleaning/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20241216T184040Z
CREATED:20241216T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T184040Z
UID:10383-1759622400-1759708799@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:HBA Honey Show & Convention
DESCRIPTION:Sparsholt College\, Winchester.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/hba-honey-show-convention-2/
LOCATION:Hampshire
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T213000
DTSTAMP:20250918T201457Z
CREATED:20250914T072209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T201457Z
UID:10522-1758655800-1758663000@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our next members’ meeting will be at Portchester Parish Hall on Tuesday 23rd September\, where we will be joined by Chichester beekeeper John Hamilton\, who will be talking about ‘Beekeeping in China and Japan’. \nAs always\, there is plenty of free parking in the car parks to the side of the hall and a refreshing cup of tea/coffee available. The hall will be open from 7pm and the talk will start at 7.30pm. \n 
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/members-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T203000
DTSTAMP:20250914T072859Z
CREATED:20250914T072859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T072859Z
UID:10527-1756927800-1756931400@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:BBKA September Zoom Talk
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Andrew Durham \nTopic: Yellow-legged Asian Hornet – Is Nest Destruction a Dangerous Delusion? Is Spring Trapping the Lesser of Two Evils? \nWhen: Wednesday 3rd September 7.30pm \nAndrew is a Cambridgeshire beekeeper who started his research into the Asian Hornet (a.k.a. Yellow-legged Hornet – Vespa velutina) in 2014\, travelling around France and researching the impact of the hornet on French beekeeping. The talk: as the hornet continues to make ground on the continent and is threatening to get established in mainland UK\, this is an important and timely contribution to a debate that beekeepers are going to have to have before the NBU withdraws from the front-line battle to eradicate the hornet. Beekeepers on the continent are getting drawn into the general fight against the hornet and are being overwhelmed. Andrew examines the pros and cons of the different schemes in operation in France (and Jersey) and he suggests how beekeepers could best use their limited resources to serve their bees. \nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83766798003?pwd=MAKwGQjDdNspbbx6Rurhi3fHKr1vBI.1\nMeeting ID: 837 6679 8003    Passcode: 886868 \nA recording of this talk will be available on the BBKA YouTube for those unable to watch live.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/bbka-september-zoom-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T210000
DTSTAMP:20250718T105553Z
CREATED:20250711T193744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T105553Z
UID:10499-1753212600-1753218000@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:July Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 22nd July 2025\, Hall open from 7pm – talk starts at 7.30pm\nTitle: Bee’s Needs Week and a reflection on the year so far\nBrief description: Our pollinators are the essential for many of our plants\, but the plants are also essential for our pollinators. Bee’s Needs Week focused on what everyone can do to help provide forage for our bees. This evening will combine information on forage sources throughout the year with a member discussion on what have been the opportunities and challenges so far this year – enabling members to share tips and advice with each other.\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall\nOpen to/Cost: Free to members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/july-members-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTSTAMP:20250630T121328Z
CREATED:20250630T121328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T121328Z
UID:10478-1751673600-1751759999@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:PDBKA at Rowlands Castle Village Fair
DESCRIPTION:PDBKA will be at the Rowlands Castle Village Fair\, sharing lots of information on our wonderful pollinators and the craft of beekeeping.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/pdbka-at-rowlands-castle-village-fair/
LOCATION:Rowlands Castle\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260706T070432Z
CREATED:20250523T112928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T070432Z
UID:10431-1749380400-1749394800@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Exotic Pest Surveillance Demonstration Day
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to attend this session that focuses on looking for signs of small hive beetle and tropillaelaps mite in hives and the development of a Voluntary Sentinel Apiary in efforts to track any incursion into the UK. \nThe day will comprise of a demonstration inspection and sampling techniques\, followed by guided practice and an opportunity to ask questions. \nDetails on how to register for this session are available in the email sent to members on 12th May 2025
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/exotic-pest-surveillance-demonstration-day/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T213000
DTSTAMP:20241216T070838Z
CREATED:20241214T123710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T070838Z
UID:10369-1745350200-1745357400@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:April 2025 Members Meeting – Recognising Bee Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 22nd of April 2025\nSpeakers: Isaac Mullane\, Seasonal Bee Inspector for the South East Region\nTitle: Recognising Bee Diseases\, especially European Foulbrood\nBrief description: Isaac will discuss recognising bee diseases\, with a focus on European Foulbrood\, which impacted the area in 2024. A follow-up apiary demonstration will show how to inspect colonies for diseases like chalkbrood and sacbrood\, with practical participation open to members. More details to follow.\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall\nOpen to/Cost: Free to members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/april-2025-members-meeting-recognising-bee-diseases/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T213000
DTSTAMP:20250305T101350Z
CREATED:20241214T122930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T101350Z
UID:10367-1742929200-1742938200@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:March 2025 Members Meeting – Drone Psychology
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 25th of March 2025\, Hall open from 7pm – talk starts at 7.30pm\nSpeakers: Andrew Gill\nTitle: Drone Psychology\nBrief description: Drone Psychology – are they the fairer sex?\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall\nOpen to/Cost: Free to members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/march-2025-members-meeting-drone-psychology/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260706T070936Z
CREATED:20241216T183842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T070936Z
UID:10381-1742083200-1742169599@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:HBA Bee Health & Beekeepers Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Sparsholt College\, Winchester
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/hba-bee-health-beekeepers-education-day/
LOCATION:Sparsholt College Hampshire\, Westley Land\, Sparsholt\, WInchester\, Hampshire\, SO21 2NF\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="HBA Secretary":MAILTO:secretaryhampshirebeekeepers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260706T070826Z
CREATED:20241216T183705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T070826Z
UID:10379-1740787200-1740873599@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:HBA Yellow Legged Asian Hornet Convention
DESCRIPTION:Shawford Parish Hall\nOpen to all AHAT Officers
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/hba-yellow-legged-asian-hornet-convention/
LOCATION:Shawford Parish Hall\, Pearson Lane\, Shawford\, Winchester\, Hampshire\, SO21 2AA\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="HBA Secretary":MAILTO:secretaryhampshirebeekeepers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T213000
DTSTAMP:20250218T095529Z
CREATED:20241214T122449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T095529Z
UID:10364-1740511800-1740519000@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:February 2025 Members Meeting – Using Nucleus Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 25th of February 2025\nSpeakers: Brian Herbert\nTitle: Using Nucleus Boxes (Face to Face meeting)\nBrief description: Nucleus boxes are very much the Cinderellas of beekeeping\, possibly because they are so expensive to buy.  Nevertheless\, nuc boxes can be a valuable aid to managing your bees – colony sizes\, queen rearing\, general inspections.  Costs can be managed if you are willing to knock up your own boxes and are not too precious about looks!   With proper aftercare these boxes can give years of service. We’ll take a look at how you can minimise costs and how you can use these boxes in your beekeeping.\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall\nOpen to/Cost: Free to members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/february-2025-members-meeting-using-nucs/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Meeting
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SUMMARY:January 2025 Members Meeting - Handling Skills
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 28th of January 2025\nSpeakers: Dan Basterfield\nTitle: Handling Skills (Hybrid Meeting)\nBrief description: The only father and son team to ever have been awarded the National Diploma in Beekeeping (the highest UK qualification)\, they run around 120 colonies commercially together\, based at Blackbury Honey Farm in Devon. Dan holds the National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB)\, is a BBKA Master Beekeeper\, and is an examiner for the BBKA and NDB examinations. He is a regular lecturer around the UK on practical beekeeping topics. Daniel wrote some of the BBKA’s Course in Case training courses\, has contributed to the BBKA’s Liquid Gold and Swarming videos\, and co-authored the BBKA’s Healthy Hive Guide book.\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall\nOpen to/Cost: Free to members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/january-2025-members-meeting-handling-skills/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T193000
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SUMMARY:2024 AGM
DESCRIPTION:This is a reminder that our AGM will be held on 26th November. This will start at 7.30pm and will be held at Portchester Parish Hall.  The evening will consist of a presentation of our Annual Report and announcements on successful appointments\, followed by an opportunity to network and celebrate another year with each other\, enjoy some refreshments and\, of course\, a festive raffle. \nAs mentioned at our last member’s meeting\, we truly value the support of every volunteer who helps us to have a successful association\, and we would encourage everyone to consider whether they could help support via one of the available roles. \nAppointed Roles Available: \n·       Asian Hornet Coordinator – key contact for NBU and AH verifiers \n·       Communications Officer – posting/scheduling social media posts etc. \n·       Swarms Coordinator – key contact for swarm notifications and collectors \n·       Fort Cumberland Apiary Manager – ideally someone who already has hives on site \nWe are keen to emphasise that these roles are not onerous\, and in many cases are coordination roles\, where you act as the key contact point for receiving and disseminating information. These roles do not require you to attend committee meetings unless you wish to\, updates to the committee can be sent via email. \nElectable Roles Available: \n·       Trustees (with or without portfolio) \nThis is a role as a charity trustee\, which therefore requires attendance of committee meetings (4th Thurs of month)\, and take shared responsibility for the decisions made about the association. This is a great way to help shape the direction of our association and ensure that our activities support the achievement of our charitable objects. \nIf any of the roles above sound of interest to you\, please do complete the short online nomination form by 5th November\, so that these can be taken forward ahead of the AGM. \nMany thanks \nPDBKA Hon Sec \nOn behalf of the Trustees
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/2024-agm/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:November Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 26th November\, 7.30pm\nTitle: AGM & social evening\nBrief description: \n\nIt’s the end of the first year with our revised charitable status. Join us to hear about what has happened in the last year and our plans for 2025. Plus this is a great time to come together to enjoy a social evening with fellow PDBKA members\, share experiences from the year and maybe grab a bargain or two from the members’ table top sale.  \n\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall \nOpen to/Cost: Free to members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/november-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T213000
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SUMMARY:Members Meeting - October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Making Mead\nDate & Time: 22nd October\, 7:30 PM \nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall \nGuest Speaker: David Sandwell\, Judge at the Denmead Show \nBrief Description: David Sandwell is a well-known beekeeper from Waterlooville and a respected Honey Judge\, having judged many entries\, including at the South of England Show. David began beekeeping in 1980 with just one hive in his garden to improve pollination for his fruit trees and beans. Over time\, he moved to a vineyard and set up an out apiary\, gradually increasing his number of hives. To promote his honey sales\, David began showing his honey and has since earned over 600 prize cards. His hive count has now grown to 50+ colonies. \nDavid worked full-time as a Chartered Quality Professional with a Packaging Diploma. About 10 years ago\, he was invited to judge at a local honey show\, and since then\, requests for his judging services have grown significantly. In addition to honey judging\, David also speaks on “Mead Making” and “Ways in Which Honey Can Be Used with Different Types of Food.” Now retired\, he maintains 20 colonies of bees and is still frequently consulted for his extensive knowledge and experience in beekeeping. \nOpen to: Free for members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/members-meeting-october-2024/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:HBA Honey Show & Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Honey Show & Convention 2024 will be held on the Sunday 6th October 2024 at Sparsholt College\, Winchester. Further information will be coming in regard to tickets and entry into the Honey Show. We hope that more of you will enter this year after on member being awarded a first and second last year.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/hba-honey-show-convention/
LOCATION:Sparsholt College Hampshire\, Westley Land\, Sparsholt\, WInchester\, Hampshire\, SO21 2NF\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="HBA Secretary":MAILTO:secretaryhampshirebeekeepers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Bee Health Course
DESCRIPTION:Title: Bee Health Course – Improve Your Beekeeping Knowledge\nDate & Time: Courses begin Wednesday\, 2nd October at 7:00 PM \nLocation: [yet to be decided] \nCourse Instructor: Linda Smith\, Training/Education Manager \nEvent Description: We are pleased to announce two upcoming Bee Health courses led by Linda Smith\, our Training and Education Manager. These courses are designed to cater to both experienced and novice beekeepers\, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to improve their bee health management skills. \nCourse Options:\n  \n\nAdvanced Course for Experienced Beekeepers:\n\nThis course is ideal for beekeepers with more than 2 years of experience who are aiming to gain the Bee Health certificate. It will cover advanced topics and provide in-depth knowledge required to maintain healthy hives and achieve certification\n\n\nBeginner’s Course for New Beekeepers:\n\n\n\n\nThis course is tailored for new beekeepers or those with less than 2 years of experience\, focusing on foundational bee health practices. It’s a great opportunity to build a strong understanding of bee health management\, even if you do not yet hold a certificate.\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nThese courses are an excellent opportunity to enhance your beekeeping skills\, whether you’re just starting out or looking to achieve formal certification. Good bee health is crucial for successful beekeeping\, and these courses will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to keep your colonies thriving. \nHow to Register:\nIf you’re interested in joining either course\, please contact Linda Smith for further details. Include your contact number in your email to ensure you receive all the necessary information. \nContact Linda at honeydaycareservices@gmail.com \nOpen to: All interested beekeepers – Free for members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/bee-health-course/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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