For Members
The committee are pleased to announce the Apiary Practical Demonstrations and “Bee Shed” days for 2015. These demonstrations are primarily for less experienced beekeepers, and in particular for those who did our Autumn Course in 2014 or before, and haven’t previously attended. Please make every effort to come, as practical experience is essential for your beekeeping. All demonstrations will take place at the Association Apiary, Carrigrohane Road at 3.00 p.m. each Saturday.
CCBKA Apiary.
The apiary is in an old walled garden belonging to Richard Wood, is beautifully sheltered and suitable for demonstrations even in marginal conditions, so don’t assume a cancellation – everyone should be on time.
The entrance will be marked by a Traffic Cone on the Carrigrohane Road and is the fifth, (5th), gate beyond the turn for Inchigaggin (Tennis Village) on the left hand side as one drives out from Victoria Cross, or when approaching from Ballincollig this gate is the first on the right after “Anglers Rest Junction” Drive up the lane with care, and as space is relatively limited, please try and car-pool. Everyone will need a Beesuit, Boots and Marigold Black or Yellow Gloves. To avoid cross contamination, it has been decided that Leather Bee Gloves are not acceptable. When leaving the Apiary, exit onto the road with great care and only turn to the left, in the interest of your own safety !!
Apiary location on google maps (blue marker)
Date | Activity | Supervising | Rota / Comments |
April 18 | 1st Practical at the Apiary, clipping & marking Queens |
John Healy | Denis McCarthy & Others |
April 25 | Practical at the Apiary | John Healy | Denis McCarthy & Others |
May 2 | Practical at the Apiary | John McCarthy | Ben Philpott & Others |
May 9 | Practical at the Apiary | John McCarthy | Ben Philpott & Others |
May 16 | Practical at the Apiary | Noel Power & Ashley Allshire | Noel Riordan & Others |
May 23 | Practical at the Apiary | John Kiely | Mick Lane & Others |
May 23 (12noon) June 1 |
Queen rearing (prebooked) Cell transfer to Apideas |
Eleanor Atridge | |
May 30 | Practical at the Apiary – Revision opportunity for Prelim canditates | Ashley Allshire | Mick Lane & Others |
June 6 | Preliminary Exam: 2.00pm at CIT Afterwards at the Apiary |
FIBKA appointed examiner |
Apiary open to Preliminary Exam candidates only |
June 13 June 20 June 27 |
Beekeepers Shed Day | Noel Power John McCarthy Noel Power |
Practical help, and sharing of “Beekeeping Problems” during inspections : For all Members. |
Aug 22 | Removal of Honey at Apiary, Varroa treatment and feed | Eleanor Attridge | All Available |
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