Live Laugh Love Ladies Club Evening

Dave Neal and his wife Alla are enthusiastic local beekeepers who have a passion for honey bees but also nature generally. They not only tend to their bees but also teach beekeeping and play an active part in the local beekeeping clubs of East Dorset and the New Forest. Dave was Chairman of Bournemouth & Dorset South (BADS) Beekeeping club from 2019 - 2021. Alla has held various posts in BADS and New Forest District Beekeepers and is currently the Treasurer for the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders' Association (BIBBA).

At the last "live" National Honey show in October 2019, they won numerous prizes. The most significant win being first in Class 26 for two jars of Medium Honey, fighting off many entries from the Uk & Ireland. 

The talk is meant for complete beginners to beekeeping. It will:

Cover basic beekeeping terms

Explain the parts of a beehive

Give an overview of a year in the life of a hive

Mention pests and diseases

Summarise bee Products

Dave will also bring an observation hive with live bees and a variety of honeys for tasting.

Ticket includes a hot meal and drink.

Ladies Club Members please purchase your tickets here