Category Archives: News

September 2014 News

Tuesday 30th September—Beekeeping in years two to ten Craig y Don Community Centre at 7.30pm Our evening meetings start with a talk by Margaret Murdon, Ormskirk on Beekeeping in years two to ten. A new talk from a new to … Continue reading

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Conwy Royal Charter procession

Saturday 6th September—Medieval Procession Conwy town at 2pm To celebrate 730 years since Conwy’s Royal Charter was signed. You have Edward 1st and the Royal Charter to thank for the Conwy Honey Fair. Would you like to take part with … Continue reading

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FREE Activities at NBCW

23rd, 24th & 25th August—Candle Rolling Perfect for busy little hands! Great for grown-ups too. 30th & 31st August—Seedballs 6th & 7th September—Seedballs and planting for Bees Make your own wildflower seedballs to take home and plant in your garden, … Continue reading

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August 2014 – News

Dennis Adams We are very sorry to report that Dennis Adams died on 12th August at the age of 83. He was a founder member of Conwy BKA in 1978 and a former chairman. He kept bees for over 65 … Continue reading

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July 2014 News

Saturday 2nd August—Apiary meeting Tal y Cafn at 2.30pm. Late season inspection. Is the queen laying OK? Is there honey to harvest? Saturday 9th August—Eglwysbach Show Don’t worry if you haven’t exhibited honey before, just jump in and show your … Continue reading

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May 2014 News

Saturday 10th May—Apiary Meeting Tal y Cafn at 2.30pm Three groups and three instructors: Barry Griffiths with the new beekeepers, Holly Pinkney and Chris Clarke. Topics will include… Welcome to beekeeping Supering Checking for queen cells and taking appropriate action … Continue reading

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April 2014 News

Volunteers needed We are looking for volunteers to help tidy up Tal y Cafn Apiary in the next few days. Please contact our apiary manager Chris Clarke. Saturday 19th April—Easter Apiary Meeting Tal y Cafn at 2.30pm. Instructors Stephen Thomas, … Continue reading

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March 2014 News

Tuesday 25th March—Beekeeping myths Craig y Don Community Centre Pete Sutcliffe vice chair of BBKA will give a talk on Beekeeping myths at Craig y Don Community Centre. A new speaker and a new topic. Welcome and refreshments from 7.20pm, … Continue reading

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Loss of bees as pollinators – film showing

There will be a film about the loss of bees as pollinators on Wednesday Feb 26th at 7:30pm at the TAPE Community Music and Film Centre in Old Colwyn. The cost is £3:00. For tickets contact Janet Evans (FoE) on … Continue reading

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AGM 2014 and other news

Tuesday 28th January—Conwy BKA Annual General Meeting Craig y Don Community Centre Hope we’ll see you at the Conwy BKA Annual General Meeting 7.20pm for a 7.40pm start. Click for directions Nominations to the committee: Holly Pinkney and Tim Radford. … Continue reading

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