NEWS FROM FBKA
Read about FBKA activities as reported by Ethel Irvine by clicking on button below (July 2024 report is now available).
We also have news on our Wild Bee project being run by Dave Bolton.
News from FBKA:
It will soon be time for us to resume our monthly association meetings.
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We are attempting to set aside more time at the end for people to mingle and have a chat over a cup of coffee. This will hopefully give us a chance to ask any questions we have and gain advice from more experienced beekeepers on a one to one basis so I would urge you all to attend in person. Of course, the meetings will be available over zoom for those unable to make it.
The topics for the remainder of the year are:
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September 26th 8pm Fermanagh House
Andrew Elliott will give a talk about his move to England and how things may differ over there. Followed by an update from David Bolton on the wild bee project.
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October 31st 8pm Fermanagh House
Jackie Barry will give a talk on bee health and disease.
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November 28th 8pm Fermanagh House
Beginners night where we will hear from a couple of beginners on how they got on this year. This will be followed by presentations of the nucs funded by LELP. This will then lead to a question and answer session.
As usual, there will be no meeting in December.
FBKA Honorary Membership Awards
This Award recognizes individual member's outstanding contributions, dedication and commitment to beekeeping.
Previous FBKA Honorary Membership Award Winners are:
Howard McConnell 2017
Ethel Irvine 2018
Hugh Mannix 2019
Joe Greene 2019
Andrew Elliott 2020
Brian Dane 2022
2019 First award of Preliminary Beekeeper of the Year was presented to Mary Brady.
2020 Preliminary Beekeeper of the Year award went to John McGrath.
2020-2021 Preliminary Beekeeper of the Year award went to Emma Irwin.
Roisin Carey was the ‘Beginner of the Year’ for 2022.
Beginners plaque 2022-2023 was shared by Wendy Buchanan and Kelley Harris.
Congratulations to all!