The BeeHolder, July 2009

The next MBKA event will be a coach trip to Attingham Park and to see bee-keeping in the past (skeps and all that) and Radbrook College which houses the teaching apiary of Shropshire BKA. Here our old friend Brian Goodwin will show us round the apiary and introduce us to the bees. The day ends with dinner at the Mermaid Hotel. Secretary Jessica will no doubt pin name labels on us all to encourage bee-talk all the way there and back. So far, no one has objected to the labels, indeed increased attendances (over 50 at the last apiary meeting) attests to the fact that encouraging bee conversations is popular. Jessica needs numbers and money by 10th July. The cost of £15 covers all fees, travel and the dinner. That’s really very good value. The cost of the meal alone is normally £20 ! We negotiated very hard and decided to subsidize because it is environmentally correct to travel together and it’s more fun and productive.

The coach leaves Back Lane Car Park, Newtown 12.30pm and picks up from the car park by Spar, Welshpool at 1pm.

Contact Jessica for more details and booking.