Upcoming events.
July Club Meeting
Club Annual General Meeting followed by Kim’s water Kefer & Bridget soft cheese making & milk Kefir.
In Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Road, Ngongotaha
More details to come but you will be emailed nearer the time.
August Club Meeting
Club Meeting Spring Buildup in the hive with Fiona & Jeremy.
In Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Road, Ngongotaha
More details to come but you will be emailed nearer the time.
August Club Meeting
Club Meeting weather dependent Spring Buildup practical in the hive.
What you are looking for & what you might find - dead outs.
Club apiary so suits and boots.
More details to come nearer the time. Possible time change to earlier in the day.
September Club Meeting
Spring checks, splits & swarm control with Jacob
At the club Apiary. Time to sort your hives so come along & get ahead of the girls before swarming starts!
Suits & boots required.
Full depth & 3/4 flat packs available also Spring treatments to purchase so bring cash. Details will be emailed.
INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING COURSE - Day One
First full day of our popular three-day Introduction to Beekeeping.
If you are looking to get into bees, restarting or want to refresh yourself & get up to date with your beekeeping journey be sure to register.
We hold two theory full days in September followed by a practical in the hive in October.
Open to members, current students & non-members for a small fee.
More information to come on your registration confirming email.
INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING COURSE - Day Two
Second full day of our popular three-day Introduction to Beekeeping.
Time to reinforce what you learnt from session one & learn even more!
Open to members, current students & non-members for a small fee.
More information to come on your registration confirming email.
INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING COURSE - Day Three PRACTICAL
Practical day three of our popular three-day Introduction to Beekeeping.
Weather dependent for the practical in the hive.
Dates & times are variable as you are split into groups & going either to senior club members or at club apiary. Confirmed nearer the time.
You will need suits, gloves, boots so make sure you're ready.
Some loan suits available.
More information to come on your registration confirming email.
October Club Meeting
Practical - in the hive & Queens at the club apiary with Jacob.
You will need suits, gloves, boots.
Some loan suits available.
More information to come by email.
June Club Meeting
Club meeting Wax products making leather & furniture polish. Tea lights, candles & decorations with wax. Short demo smoker cleaning.
In Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Road, Ngongotaha
May Club Meeting
Club Honey Competition & box making
In Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Road, Ngongotaha
Please respond on survey if you are entering - prizes to come!
April Club Meeting
GUEST SPEAKER - Noe Waters, Comvita Bee Advocate & Educator.
Club meeting for April date, time & venue change
Now at the Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
Time: 1.00-3.00pm
Club members please bring a shared tea plate, club providing refreshments.
Noe is keen to share her experiences as an apiary inspector in Hawaii along with bee inseminating, biosecurity and her current role in Comvita’s breeding program.
Note club meeting for 13th now cancelled*
March Club Meeting
Practical in the hive with Jacob at club apiary.
What’s happening now. Varroa monitoring & treatments getting ready for Wintering Down.
Storing boxes & frames over winter.
Bring suits & boots.
Cash for hive ware sale - stock up ready for Autumn & Wintering down.
“What’s the Buzz”
"What's the Buzz" with Sustainable Backyards. We are hosting a demo & talk about bees as part of EnvirohubBOP Sustainable Backyards month of March activities.
Studio 2 at The Arts Village
Observation hive - honey tasting - bee video & talk plus lots more
February Club Meeting
Practical in the hive with Jacob at club apiary.
What’s happening now & what to be planning for - Wasps & Robbing.
Bring suits & boots.
Cash for hive ware sale - stock up ready for Autumn treatments & Wintering down.
SATURDAY 1st FEBRUARY 2025 - SOCIAL CLUB MEETING BBQ
Email out now to club members.
Please RSVP by 29th January so we know numbers coming & please bring a sharing plate.
Club providing BBQ
Further details in your email
CLUB MEETING TIMES
CLUB MEETINGS RESTARTING IN FEBRUARY 2025 - TIMES REMAIN 2-4PM
Thank You to those who did our survey. Overall members chose to keep to the same time for all club meetings.
RHBC End of Year Event
End of Year Event DATE CHANGE club members please RSVP as soon as possible
Please bring a shared afternoon tea.
1pm to 4pm
Gardens, Walks, Picnic & Games!
Venue details Have been sent to club members on email with date change.
Club Meeting for our newest beekeeper members
FOR OUR NEWEST CLUB MEMBERS
An email invite will be sent to our newest club members for a practical in the club hives.
Small group session only.
Suit & boots required.
*Note day & time change from usual club day (Saturday & 1.5 hours only)
Club Meeting
Introducing mated Queens and cells to the hive with Jacob.
Practical session at club apiary - suits and boots.
Bring cash for treatments & new sale items
Club Meeting
How, When & why - splits and swarm control.
It’s that time of the year so get some control before the swarms start!
First practical session at club Apiary with Jacob. Suits and Boots
Bring cash for Spring / Swarm treatments & we have new sale items too!
September - Bee Aware Month
Confirmed for at Palmers Garden Centre, Sala Street, Rotorua
Come & see what the buzz is about bees & meet some of the club members
Club Meeting
Spring Build-up. This meeting is not to be missed! Make sure you're ready for Spring!
To be held at Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Bring a small container for Agrisea sample & Spring treatments available so bring cash.
Club Meeting
AGM followed by Kim’s Easy Sourdough Breadmaking demonstration.
Take home your own FREE starter!
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL by 18th July to ensure we have enough starter for you.
Details of what to bring nearer the time.
To be held at Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Club Meeting
Special event day 7th July 2024 “What’s bothering you in your beekeeping experience?”
Several of our members told us what they wanted & we listened.
Discussion groups & some practicals.
Club members FREE. Non-Members $25.00 PP.
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL. Details to come by email. FREE Sausage sizzle & soup provided or bring your own. Morning & afternoon tea also provided.
9am arrival starting 9.30am
To be held at Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Club Meeting
Club Honey & Photo Competition Bring your individual honey entries for our club competition (NO National event this year) PROOF OF TUTIN TEST RESULTS PLEASE.
Honey judging by Fiona & Jeremy.
Online entries for club photo to pauline.spear@xtra.co.nz by Sunday 12th (anonymous)
Demonstration on frame making & embedding - use of jigs and embedding wax foundation with Aaron.
At Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Club Meeting
Wintering Down. at club apiary with Jacob.
One of the meetings not to be missed at this time of year. Suits and boots.
Club Meeting
Varroa - treatments - sugar shakes & washes.
Please bring your own sample of bees and show us how its done (no Queen in there though!)
At club Apiary with Jacob. Suits and boots needed.
First club meeting of the Year -
IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE - MORNING MEETING 10.30am to 12.30
All things honey. Extracting; Tasting; Tutin Testing.
Dont forget we have our club honey competition in May
Lake Tarawera Cruise
Fingers crossed for the weather!
Club members social event rescheduled from November.
Those registered for this trip please check your email for meeting point.
Any change due to weather you will be rung in the morning.
Club End of Year SPECIAL EVENT - CHANGE OF DATE
Club Members Only DUE TO WEATHER WE HAVE CHANGED TO SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER. SAME TIME - CONFIRMING EMAIL IN YOUR INBOX.
No Club Meeting in December 2023 or January 2024
Rotorua Festival of Gardens & RHBC
Starting 10th November over three days - RHBC will be at a garden in Hamurana for the 11th & 12th. Come & see us & learn about the club.
Tickets direct from RFG - now with one pass for the three days. https://www.rotoruagardens.org.nz/ticket-sales
Comvita Trip
Our special club members only trip “Behind the Scenes” with Comvita is now FULLY BOOKED OUT
October Club Meeting:
Swarms & how to manage them with Jacob.
Bring your suit & boots for this practical session at the Club Apiary.
Keep an eye on your inbox for updates.
September - Introduction to Beekeeping - Part Two
Venue confirmed: Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Rod, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Two days theory - third session (Practical) in the hive is weather dependent so confirmed nearer the time.
Registration is essential for this popular course. There is a small fee.
Further details to come. Contact Secretary on club email.
17th September 2023 - Club Meeting: Queens & Manipulation
Queens: Rearing and Manipulation with Kim
CONFIRMED VENUE: The Arts Village (Formally RAVE)
AT: 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
PARKING & ENTRY at rear of building - in Eric Bridgeman Room
UPDATE: CAFE NOW OPEN!
September - Introduction to Beekeeping - Part One
Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Rod, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Two days theory - third session (Practical) in the hive is weather dependent so confirmed nearer the time.
Registration is essential for this popular course. There is a small fee.
Further details to come. Contact Secretary on club email.
September Bee Aware Month
Come & see us at Palmers Garden Centre, Sala Street, Rotorua
September is Bee Aware month - loving our Kiwi bees and the pollination services they provide. Come and learn more about what you can do for them.
Our club meetings have a strong practical focus. We are fortunate to have within the club experienced beekeepers that are keen to share their knowledge along with several commercial beekeepers who share their wide beekeeping experiences and expertise. Our meetings are generally 2pm on a Sunday.
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