FDBKA Education Apiary

2009 was an exciting year for the us in fdbka, we started an education apiary at a local farm centre. Although up close access to the hives was restricted for obvious reasons of public safety.

As a result we also held a Honey and Bee Weekend.
 
Honey and Bee Weekend

12th - 13th Sept FDBKA / Manor Farm






Just some of the pictures taken during the Honey and Bee weekend.


14th Sept '09
A note from John Hoar who along with Mike Holloway and Andrew Davies and several members of the staff at manor farm this event would never of happened.

Thank you very much for your contribution to the Bees & Honey Weekend at Manor Farm. By all accounts it was very successful in achieving its objectives and  could not have been done without the help of each and every one of you. Our thanks also to Andrew and the staff of Manor Farm for facilitating and taking part in our activities, and to Pete Vallance of the Co-op for their donation to the event.

and from Andrew Davies

On behalf of everyone at Manor Farm Country Park, I would also like to thank all concerned for all their efforts.

A total of 625 visitors came in to view and participate in the event. As a lasting legacy from the weekend we now have a permanent interpretation board near the FDBKA training enclosure, Manor Farm honey and a positive association with bees and bee keeping through our collaboration with FDBKA.

To date I am pleased to report that all feedback has been positive. The observation hives, children's activities, skep making and tastings were particular hits with the public. From the perspective of potential bee keepers it was much appreciated having  knowledgeable people to talk to and a quality range of literature to take away with them.

I am convinced that it is an event that we can build on and would be delighted if the FDBKA would consider presenting a similar event next year. A particular note of appreciation must go to Mike Holloway and John Hoar for the many hours they put into the organisation of the event. Thank you.

Andrew Davies
Park Manager


 

 
 

 
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