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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T213000
DTSTAMP:20251030T155234Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T213000
DTSTAMP:20250918T201457Z
CREATED:20250914T072209Z
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T213000
DTSTAMP:20241214T122020Z
CREATED:20241214T122020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T122020Z
UID:10361-1738092600-1738099800@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T223000
DTSTAMP:20241107T100042Z
CREATED:20241107T100042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T100042Z
UID:10344-1732649400-1732660200@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T213000
DTSTAMP:20240216T082422Z
CREATED:20240216T082422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T082422Z
UID:10052-1732649400-1732656600@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
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
DTSTAMP:20250114T071946Z
CREATED:20240216T081811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T071946Z
UID:10050-1729625400-1729632600@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20240409T171036Z
CREATED:20240409T165417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T171036Z
UID:10119-1728172800-1728259199@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260706T070251Z
CREATED:20240822T133524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T070251Z
UID:10307-1727895600-1727902800@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T213000
DTSTAMP:20240216T080901Z
CREATED:20240216T080901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T080901Z
UID:10046-1721763000-1721770200@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:July Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 23rd July\, 7. 30pm\nSpeakers:  PDBKA members\nTitle: Members’ Panel and Makers Meet\nBrief description: \n\nAs the adage goes\, ask 3 beekeepers a question and you’ll get 5 different answers. This evening provides a friendly (& at times funny) opportunity to bring together experience from across PDBKA to share and discuss different approaches to your questions\, so that you can then decide what works best for you! Plus we will have demonstration from members on some great DIY apiary makes\, that you might want to have a go at making yourself.  \n\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall \nOpen to/Cost: Free to members
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/july-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T213000
DTSTAMP:20240428T121819Z
CREATED:20240216T080648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T121819Z
UID:10044-1719343800-1719351000@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:June Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 25th June\, 7.30pm\nSpeaker: Andy Pedley \nTitle:  Food Safety for Beekeepers\nBrief description: \n\nWhether you are selling your honey\, or giving it away as gifts to friends and family\, this talk is one for you.  \nAs an ex-environmental health officer\, Andy has combined his experience on food safety with his beekeeping passion (he is Oxfordshire’s training apiary manager) to explore the practical side of food safety legislation as it applies to beekeepers – from the hive right through to harvesting and sale.  \nAndy will also cover other aspects of consumer protection law\, such as registration\, labelling\, compound foods\, allergens\, weighing\, and the production of other items like wax wraps\, candles and polishes.  \n\nLocation: Hybrid: Portchester Parish Hall /Online\, contact Secretary for Online details\nOpen to/Cost: Free to members (if you are a non-member wishing to attend\, please email)
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/june-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20240409T171104Z
CREATED:20240409T165300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T171104Z
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SUMMARY:HBA Bee Health Day
DESCRIPTION:HBA are once again holding a bee health day with the National Bee Unit\, the venue will once again be the Sparsholt College in Winchester. Further details will be released direct to members.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/hba-bee-health-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260706T070339Z
CREATED:20240409T165045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T070339Z
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SUMMARY:HBA Queen Rearing Programme
DESCRIPTION:BIBBA and HBA are working together to hold two queen rearing days here in Hampshire. These will be held on the 31t May and 1st June. Interested parties are to contact me for further details. The cost will be £55 in advance and £60 nearer the day.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/hba-queen-rearing-programme/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="HBA Secretary":MAILTO:secretaryhampshirebeekeepers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T213000
DTSTAMP:20240428T122210Z
CREATED:20240216T080355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T122210Z
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SUMMARY:May Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 28th May\, 7.30pm\nSpeaker: Andy Barnes-Willis\nTitle: Purifying and Cleaning Wax – Andys Way\nBrief description: \n\nAndy is one of PDBKA’s favourite speakers. Andy was chosen to make the large candles for Queen Elizabeth’s 2nd Jubilee. He uses a range of equipment to ensure the beekeepers follow the cleaning methods. He shows different levels of cleaning which allows the wax to be used in a range of ways for selling or just to clean the wax to sell or exchange for foundation at Thornes. \n\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall \nOpen to/Cost: Free to members (if you are a non-member wishing to attend\, please email)
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/may-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T160000
DTSTAMP:20240409T171155Z
CREATED:20240409T164538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T171155Z
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SUMMARY:HBA Asian Hornet Convention
DESCRIPTION:It will be held on the Shawford Parish Hall on Saturday 25 May 2024 at 10.00 to 16.00. Invitees are limited to Association Chairs or Vice Chairs\, Association Secretaries\, Association AH Team leaders\, Association Deputy AH Team Leaders \n The aim is to drive forward preparations for the arrival of the Asian Hornet in Hampshire and neighbouring areas. \n Programme to follow after the BBKA Spring Convention when APHA is expected to make a keynote announcement on the current state of the incursion and the policy going forward for the deployment of AH Teams in support of the NBU.
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/hba-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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T213000
DTSTAMP:20240420T063242Z
CREATED:20240216T080104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T063242Z
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SUMMARY:April Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 23rd April\, 7.30pm\nSpeaker: David Woods\, Glenys Jones\, Andrea Smith & Mihai Serban\nTitle: Lets (not) swarm together\nBrief description:\n\nAs we enter the beginning of the period where swarming risk is high\, this session will look at the different ways we can all limit the chance of our colonies swarming\, how to collect and treat a swarm\, the PDBKA Swarm Service and how we can use social media to aid in raising awareness and educating the public of both swarms and the threat of the Asian (Yellow Legged) Hornet..  \n\nLocation: Portchester Parish Hall \nOpen to/Cost: Free to members (if you are a non-member wishing to attend\, please email)
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/april-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T210000
DTSTAMP:20240216T074351Z
CREATED:20240216T074351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T074351Z
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SUMMARY:February Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 27th February\, 7pm\nSpeaker: Andrew Durham \nTitle: Asian Hornet aka “Le Frelon Asiatique” – Beekeepers Guide – The Next Phase\nBrief description: \n\nWe are moving into a new phase in the war against the Asian Hornet. Climate change is exacerbating the situation across the Channel and we have no way of knowing whether the recent surge in Asian hornet nest numbers in north-west France and Belgium will drop back even if the weather returns to more normal patterns. We are seeing increasing numbers of incursions into the South-East where it is highly likely that the hornet now has a foothold from which to spread across the UK.  \nThis talk discusses what we can learn from what has happened across the Channel\, because the situation there is fast unravelling. \n\nLocation: Hybrid: Portchester Parish Hall /Online – Contact the secretary for online details.\nOpen to/cost: Free to members from HBA-affiliated associations 
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/february-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T203000
DTSTAMP:20240124T214250Z
CREATED:20240124T214250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T214250Z
UID:9973-1706038200-1706041800@portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Asian Hornet Talk on zoom by Alan Baxter
DESCRIPTION:Asian Hornet Talk on zoom by Alan Baxter
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/asian-hornet-talk-on-zoom-by-alan-baxter/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T220000
DTSTAMP:20231025T105555Z
CREATED:20230311T080511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T105555Z
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SUMMARY:EGM
DESCRIPTION:Our last member’s meeting for 2023 will be held at Portchester Parish Hall on Tuesday 28th November (7.30pm start).  \nAt this meeting we will be holding our Charity EGM\, where we will announce those who have been elected/appointed to roles within our new charitable (CIO) status and officially closing the previous charity.  \nThis is a great opportunity to enjoy a festive tipple and mince pies\, whilst sharing your experience of this year’s season with your fellow beekeepers. In addition we will have a festive raffle and will also be holding a (free) members draw.  \nIf you have any beekeeping equipment that you are looking to sell\, there will also be tables available so you can bring these along for your fellow members to look at\, buy and take home on the night.  \nWe look forward to seeing you there.  \nNote: \nIf you are wishing to be nominated for any roles within our new charity\, please do remember to submit your nomination form by 31st October https://forms.gle/xo1q4utMrW4iLJHT7
URL:https://portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/event/agm-2/
LOCATION:Portchester Parish Hall\, 1 Assheton Ct\, Portchester\, Hampshire\, PO16 9PS\, United Kingdom
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