Hosted By Colchester Division

When : Saturday, 21 st October 2017. 9:30am – 4:30pm

Venue: Holiday Inn, Abbots Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL (Just off the A12)

‘Future Challenges and Opportunities’

Our theme reflects the challenging times for beekeepers, and our speakers will discuss various aspects of these challenges. The speakers will include:

Dr Martin Bencsik

Martin works in the School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University, and conducts research into automated beehive condition monitoring.

Mr Norman Carreck

Norman, who is well known to many beekeepers, is Science Director at International Bee Research Association. IBRA. His talk will be on ‘Science and the Thinking Beekeeper’.

Margaret Ginman

Margaret is the General Secretary of the Bee Farmers Association, and will discuss the Apprentice Scheme, European Experiences and Brexit implications.

Ticket Price £25, includes lunch.

(Cheques payable to ‘Essex Beekeepers’ Association Colchester Division’.)

Send with your contact details to The Treasurer, Crabtrees, Paynes Lane, Little Bromley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2PJ)

There will also be trade stands and an excellent raffle.