There will be a weekend beekeeping event in Kirkwall on Sat 6th and Sun 7th of March:

Roger Patterson from the BBKA will introduce beginners to the art of beekeeping on the Saturday; on Sunday he will talk about more advanced topics like making increase and disease awareness. We'll also have a chance to discuss the way forward for Orkney beekeeping.

The event will take place in the St. Magnus Centre, both days 10am to 4pm (lunchbreak 1-2pm) at a cost of £ 10 per day.

This is the first event of the newly formed Orkney Beekeepers' Association and we are inviting anybody interested to come along. You can book a ticket by emailing me: d@orcahotel.com or just turn up on the day.

Looking forward to a weekend of 'talking bees'

Doris Fischler