Programme for 2026 & 2027
Meetings are usually held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
They are a blend of in-person get togethers and occasional virtual, using Zoom. In-person meetings are held in First Comber Presbyterian Church Hall
Address: High St, Comber BT23 5HL
Members should refer to their emails for details on how to join in.
Throughout the summer months we also run a programme at our Apiary site.
SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
COMBER SHOW: Horticultural show with Honey and Bee Products section. First Comber Presbyterian Church Hall
WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
ASSOCIATION MEETING:
Come for the AGM and stay for the bees - and discover the world beyond the honeybee!
AGM followed by short talks with Bob Foy and Conall McCaughey - "Tales of Interesting Bees"
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OCTOBER
SAT 3RD OCTOBER
UBKA HONEY SHOW GREENMOUNT AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE - Have a go, enter your honey and other categories - every entry makes the show sweeter!
SUN 4TH OCTOBER
ASSOCIATION APIARY AUTUMN CLEAN -UP - Autumn jobs, tuck up the bees, please pitch in - every pair of hands helps!
WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER
ASSOCIATION MEETING: Short talk by our member Andrew McClure from AFBI
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NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY 25th NOVEMBER
ASSOCIATION MEETING: THE BEEKEEPING YEAR TURNS.
Join us for a seasonal November talk with guest speaker Jonathan Getty. Jonathan is one of our Northern Irelands most respected beekeepers - renowned for his passion for Native Irish Black Bees and sharing his in-depth knowledge about Queen rearing.
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DECEMBER
WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER
Christmas Bring n Share Party - Kilmood Church Hall
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JANUARY
SATURDAY 2nd January
Varroa Treatment Demo and sharing out of Treatment at The Association Apiary with BBQ
WEDNESDAY 27TH JANUARY
ASSOCIATION MEETING:
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FEBRUARY
FRI AND SAT 12TH & 13TH FEBRUARY
UBKA CONFERENCE at Greenmount, CAFRE
KEEP CALM. BEEKEEPING IN CHALLENGING TIMES
As always, the UBKA Conference is a tremendous opportunity to get up-to-date with what’s happening in the world of beekeeping, network with other beekeepers, and participate in a range of great workshops.
Get your tickets here – https://buytickets.at/ulsterbeekeepersassociation/2320065
24th FEBRUARY
ASSOCIATION MEETING:
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APRIL
28th APRIL
ASSOCIATION MEETING:
We’re excited to share a little update from our latest gathering!
Our usual meeting took a creative turn and has now transformed it into a relaxed and hands-on frame building evening, to get us ready for the season ahead!
We hope to see everyone getting involved, sharing skills, and enjoying the process together—there’s nothing better than learning-by-doing.
We’d also like to extend a heartfelt welcome to the lovely new faces who have joined us on the beginners course. It’s always a joy to see our community grow, and we’re so pleased to have you with us at the start of your beekeeping journey!
So whether you’re building your first frame, simply soaking up the experience, we hope to see you there!
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JUNE
23RD JUNE
ASSOCIATION MEETING:
FRIDAY 25TH JUNE
Annual Member BBQ held at Finnebrogue.
Details will be emailed to members.
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