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Randalstown & District Beekeepers Association

Randalstown & District Beekeepers Association

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Located on the shores of
Lough Neagh

affilated to the Ulster Beekeepers Association

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Randalstown and District Beekeepers Association


OCTOBER 2025 LATEST NEWS

Membership for 2026 is now open and I have also attached the form for 2026. The cost for 2026 is going to be £25 if paid on or before the 8th December 2025, anyone joining after this date the cost will be £30.00 per person. We believe that this is still tremendous value for money, so I implore you to renew your membership for 2026 before the 8th December. Details on the attached form below. If your details haven't changed you only need to pay, either by bank transfer, cheque or cash.

Sunday 19th October Maintenance Day at the Apiary from 12:00 midday. We will be cleaning up equipment, painting the Bee House and the usual maintenance. Word is that James is going to tackle the Portaloo...... Usual sandwiches, soup, cake, buns, tea/coffee.

Wednesday 5th November Bi-Monthly Discussion, 'Bee Venom' with Nichola Ejaz from Buzz Biolabs from 7:30pm. We are delighted to have Nichola as our speaker and look forward to listening to her talk about Bee Venom, how it's harvested and uses for it in everyday life. All members welcome.

Friday 5th December Christmas Dinner, The Boat House, Antrim 8:00pm to late. The Boat House has been booked and the Menu is attached. £10 deposit is required per person to secure a seat, you can also bring your +1's. Either you can pay by Bank Transfer or cash at the Apiary. IF YOU WANT TO GO,YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW ASAP!

Further information on membership can be found below by clicking on the image.
To book the Christmas Dinner please email:

RANDBKA SUMMER SCHOOL 2025

Summer School Friday 6th & Saturday 7th June: We have pleasure in confirming that Jack Silberrad, NBU Bee Inspector, will be our guest speaker at this years Summer School. Places are limited and the cost is £35 for members and £45 for non-members. We have a hot dinner on the Friday evening along with a presentation from Jack and on the Saturday, we go into Colonies and Jack will gives us his suggestions and critic. If you want to book, please let me know ASAP and a deposit of £10 is required to secure your spot. For more information and to book contact our secretary.
secretary@randbka.co.uk.


STUDENT PRACTICALS

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