SEPTEMBER 2024

ASSOCIATION MEETING: 25/9/24:... (Wed)
This will be our AGM followed by chat about wasps and other pests and general member questions about their beekeeping year so far and the coming winter ahead.
Held at our NEW and hopefully permanent home at
1st Comber Presbyterian Church Halls
High St
Comber. 
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THE COMBER HORTICULTURAL SHOW will be held again this year.
14th September ...(Sat)
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Traditionally this has been the local honey show connected with Killinchy Beekeepers Association and we are keen to see as many members take part as possible. 
It is great fun to take part and who knows you may even win. There are multiple chances for KBKA members to win cash prizes and even silverware!
The show also has all the usual horticultural classes for fruit and Veg and flowers and jam etc.
Make sure to come along and support the show- it is a great event even if you are not entering honey and you can get a nice cup of tea and a bun or two.
The show schedule and entry details can be found attached to the email sent to members on Aug 11th.
Hope to see you there!

OCTOBER 2024

ANNUAL UBKA HONEY SHOW AT GREENMOUNT AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Saturday 5th October
The UBKA Annual Honey Show in Greenmount College is also combined with the Annual General Meeting. This event is open to public with refreshments served all day. There will be local honey on sale, Association displays.
Exhibits will be accepted on Saturday 5th October 2024 from 8.00am – 10.30am and judging (from our international judges) will commences Saturday 5th October 2024 at 11.30am, presentation of prizes approx. 4.00pm.
Honey in all different guises is presented in as fine a way as possible for the judges to decide who has produced the best. Presentations of wax, candles, wax models, honey cakes, and biscuits all come under the judges’ eye.  Entrants have an opportunity to show off their skills.
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ASSOCIATION MEETING: 23/10/24:... (Wed)
Members Night!
Bring along and tell us about your favourite item of beekeeping kit. 

NOVEMBER 2024

ASSOCIATION MEETING: 27/11/24… (Wed) 7.30pm
A presentation by David Morgan form Belfast beekeepers on City Beekeeping.

DECEMBER 2024

ASSOCIATION MEETING: DATE TBC… (Wed) 7.30pm
CHRISTMAS evening bring and share / dinner. Kilmood Parish Hall TBC

JANUARY 2025

ASSOCIATION MEETING: 4/1/25:... (Sat)
Api-Bioxal Demo and BBQ at the apiary.
Details will be emailed to members.
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ASSOCIATION MEETING:22/1/25:... (Wed)
Chris Hodges will be giving a talk:
"10 Steps to Happy Beekeeping"
 

FEBRUARY 2025

14 + 15th Feb 2025:... (Fri/Sat)
UBKA Conference at Greenmount, CAFRE 
The theme is “Read Our Bees - The Next Chapter”. A medley of science, practical beekeeping and workshops covering: introductory beekeeping, microscopy, skep making, the art of mead production, encaustic art and more.
read more here
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ASSOCIATION MEETING: 26/2/25:... (Wed)
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MARCH 2025

ASSOCIATION MEETING: 26/3/25:... (Wed)
Guest Speaker:
Jack Silberand will be presenting his talk:

APRIL 2025

ASSOCIATION MEETING: 23/4/25:... (Wed)
 

MAY 2025

APIARY PRACTICAL: Sat 4/5/25
How and when to make a Bailey Frame Change
and a Shook Swarm


BALMORAL SHOW WITH THE UBKA: Wed - Sat 15th – 18th May 
KBKA members will be manning the stand on Saturday 18th -
Please come and say Hello to us!

ASSOCIATION MEETING: 28/5/25:... (Wed)
At Finnebrogue Apiary:
Swarm Control with Will McMullan and learn how to ? help us build frames. 

 

JUNE 2025

Date SAT 28th June 2025
BBQ at Association Apiary
Details will be emailed to members

JULY 2025

There will be no Association meeting this month.


FIBKA SUMMER BEEKEEPING CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & NATIONAL HONEY SHOW
https://irishbeekeeping.ie/fibka-event-calendar/fibka-summer-conference-workshops-and-national-honey-show/

AUGUST 2025

ASSOCIATION MEETING: 16th ... (Sat)
Apigard demo and talk about varroa treatment at our Apiary with BBQ