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May 2024 Meetings & Events

Group meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 – 9pm at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Longbenton, NE12 8EH. You can view directions from your postcode using the map on the contact page. Our meetings normally include a guest speaker.

  • Apiary meeting

    Saturday, 4th May 2024,

    From 11am at the cat and dog shelter.
    Please let David know if you are attending

  • Apiary meeting

    Saturday, 11th May 2024,

    From 11am at the cat and dog shelter.
    Please let David know if you are attending

  • May meeting

    Tuesday, 14th May 2024, starts at 19:00 Newcastle Dog and Cat shelter

    Sarah Haynes, Education Officer for Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers will be our guest speaker at the May meeting. 

     

  • Apiary meeting

    Saturday, 18th May 2024,

    From 11am at the cat and dog shelter.
    Please let David know if you are attending

  • Apiary meeting

    Sunday, 26th May 2024,

    From 11am at the cat and dog shelter.
    Please let David know if you are attending

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Swarm Advice

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In summer we get many questions from the public about bees and other insects.

Swarm advice on the BBKA website Download our Swarm Information leaflet

Bee Friendly Gardening

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Honey bees and other pollinators depend on flowers for their food. Planting a wide range of flowers and minimising use of herbicides and pesticides makes a huge difference. More information:

BBKA website Bumble Bee Conservation website
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