EVENTS Latest News & Events
Catch up with the Bee Farmer at these events during 2022.
February
Blackfordby WI
Date: 01/02/2022
Event Location: Village Hall, Sandtop Ln, Blackfordby, Swadlincote DE11 8AL
Status: Private 7.30pm
Briiliant Bees
Barrow on Soar WI
Date: 09/02/2022
Event Location: Conservative Club, 14 North St, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8QA
Status: Private 7.30pm
Briiliant Bees
Opening of Swithiland Deli
Date: 10/02/2022
Event Location: The Griffin Inn, 174 Main St, Swithland, Leicester LE12 8TJ
Status: Public 1pm
Supporting the #Notjustacornershop team as they open their new deli co-located with the Griffin Inn Swithiland.
Foundation Course in Beekeeping
Date: 19&20th/02/2022
Event Location: Old School Room, Main Street, Blackfordby, DE11 8AB
Status: Public - Advanced booking only - 9am - 5pm
To book your place click HERE
The objective of the course is to provide a well rounded knowledge of keeping honeybees to get the beginner off to flying start. A beekeeper needs to be proactive since the bees have their own agenda and will carry on regardless. Understanding how and why bees work will lead to a greater enjoyment of your honeybees and to recognise when they need support.
Below is an outline of the syllabus.
History of Honeybees
Anatomy of the Honeybee
Life cycle of the honeybee
Swarming - What it is and how to deal with it
Pest & diseases - Identification and remedial actions
Hives - Types, pros and cons
Colony assessment & hygiene
Bee keeping annual diary
Health, safety & PPE
Record keeping
Apiaries - site selection, risk assessment
Monday Club
Date: 21/02/2022
Event Location: Stoney Stanton Village Hall, 1 New Rd, Stoney Stanton, Leicester LE9 4LQ
Status: Private 1.30pm
Briiliant Bees
March
Austrey Gardening Club
Date: 04/03/2022
Event Location: TBC
Status: Private 1.30pm
Flower to jars. A story of honey
Foundation Course in Beekeeping
Date: 19&20th/03/2022
Event Location: Old School Room, Main Street, Blackfordby, DE11 8AB
Status: Public - Advanced booking only - 9am - 5pm
To book your place click HERE
The objective of the course is to provide a well rounded knowledge of keeping honeybees to get the beginner off to flying start. A beekeeper needs to be proactive since the bees have their own agenda and will carry on regardless. Understanding how and why bees work will lead to a greater enjoyment of your honeybees and to recognise when they need support.
Below is an outline of the syllabus.
History of Honeybees
Anatomy of the Honeybee
Life cycle of the honeybee
Swarming - What it is and how to deal with it
Pest & diseases - Identification and remedial actions
Hives - Types, pros and cons
Colony assessment & hygiene
Bee keeping annual diary
Health, safety & PPE
Record keeping
Apiaries - site selection, risk assessment
Sheepy Magna WI
Date: 22/03/2022
Event Location: Memorial Hall 112 Main Street, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone CV9 3RU
Status: Private 7.30pm
Briiliant Bees
April
Foundation Course in Beekeeping
Date: 2nd-3rd/04/2022
Event Location: Old School Room, Main Street, Blackfordby, DE11 8AB
Status: Public - Advanced booking only - 9am - 5pm
To book your place click HERE
The objective of the course is to provide a well rounded knowledge of keeping honeybees to get the beginner off to flying start. A beekeeper needs to be proactive since the bees have their own agenda and will carry on regardless. Understanding how and why bees work will lead to a greater enjoyment of your honeybees and to recognise when they need support.
Below is an outline of the syllabus.
History of Honeybees
Anatomy of the Honeybee
Life cycle of the honeybee
Swarming - What it is and how to deal with it
Pest & diseases - Identification and remedial actions
Hives - Types, pros and cons
Colony assessment & hygiene
Bee keeping annual diary
Health, safety & PPE
Record keeping
Apiaries - site selection, risk assessment
Swad in Bloom
Date: 09/04/2022
Event Location: 46-48 Grove Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DD
Status: Booking required - 1pm
Briiliant Bees as and opener to Swad in Bloom event.
Sutton Coldfield Beekeepers
Date: 21/04/2022
Event Location: Zoom
Status: Booking required - 7.30pm
May
Foundation Course in Beekeeping
Date: 2nd-3rd/05/2022
Event Location: Old School Room, Main Street, Blackfordby, DE11 8AB
Status: Public - Advanced booking only - 9am - 5pm
To book your place click HERE
The objective of the course is to provide a well rounded knowledge of keeping honeybees to get the beginner off to flying start. A beekeeper needs to be proactive since the bees have their own agenda and will carry on regardless. Understanding how and why bees work will lead to a greater enjoyment of your honeybees and to recognise when they need support.
Below is an outline of the syllabus.
History of Honeybees
Anatomy of the Honeybee
Life cycle of the honeybee
Swarming - What it is and how to deal with it
Pest & diseases - Identification and remedial actions
Hives - Types, pros and cons
Colony assessment & hygiene
Bee keeping annual diary
Health, safety & PPE
Record keeping
Apiaries - site selection, risk assessment
Woodhouse Eves WI
Date: 18/05/2022
Event Location:
Status: Private 7.30pm
Briiliant Bees
Moira Canal Festival
Date: 19-20/05/2022
Event Location: Moira Furnace Museum, Furnace Lane, Moira, DE12 6AT
Status: Public 9am - 5pm
Website: www.moiracanalfestival.co.uk
A day out for all the family!
As Well as the D-Day Dalings there will be - Boats, Battle of Britain Flypast, Morris Dancing, Falconry Displays, Children's Entertainment, Historic Vehicles, a wide range of stalls and exhibits, Entertainment Marquee, bar and refreshments
June
July
Ashby Show
Date: 10/07/2017
Event Location: Cattows Farm, Showground Address, Normanton Ln, Heather, Coalville LE67 2TD
Status: Public
Ashby Show has all the charm of a traditional country show and offers something for everyone. This family-friendly event will also be hosting a wide range of show classes for cattle, sheep, horses, show jumpers, poultry & pigeons, budgies plus a whole host of trade stands, country crafts, award winning artisan local produce and plenty of quality food courts.
Bring along your four-legged companions, who can take part in the ever-popular Fun Dog Show classes. So, if you have the Cutest Puppy, Waggiest Tail or a Master/Mistress of Mayhem, then make sure you bring them along to enjoy the day with you. (All dogs must be kept on leads at all times).
Stoke Golding WI
Date: 19/07/2022
Event Location: Memorial Hall 112 Main Street, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone CV9 3RU
Status: Private 7.30pm
Briiliant Bees
August
September
North West Leicestershire Wildlife Trust
Date: 16/09/2022
Event Location: Ashby Methodist Church, 5 Burton Rd, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2LF
Status: Private 7.30pm
Briiliant Bees
October
East Midlands Food Festival
Date: 1 & 2 /10/2022
Event Location: Cattle Market, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1JY
Status: Public 10am to 4pm
The East Midland Food Festival has been going for 19 years and is a showcase of food from across the East Midlands and beyond. All undercover.
Famed for its artisan producers of cheese, pies, charcuterie, chocolate and all sorts of goodies, the festival is one of the largest UK regional food festivals. A number of them offer tasters to tempt you to buy. The festival also boasts and array of drink producers from cider and beer to the strong spirits such as artisan gin and whisky. All of these stands are under cover and so accessible whatever the weather.
A street food area will provide mouth-watering food to go from a variety of countries and cultures.
Complementing the food producers will be the Food Theatre with local chefs demonstrating easy recipes many using the ingredients found at the festival. A Kids Zone will keep the children engaged and educated. There will also be workshops for adults!
An award winning gospel choir and other musicians will provide entertainment with a variety of street food for those who get hungry during the Festival.
Tickets are £6 per day per person in advance or on the gate. Children 16 and enter free but must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be purchased on the gate during the Festival
For full detail see their website at https://www.meltonfestivals.co.uk/east-midlands-food-festival/
Donisthorpe Apple Day
Date: 9/10/2022
Event Location: The Orchard Allotments, Hall Lane, Donisthorpe, Leicestershire
Status: Public 11am - 3pm
Entry: Free
These are a few things you can expect to see, Homemade produce from The Allotment Society, The Bee Man, Facepainting, crafts, story teller, Bird of Prey, cider competition, Donisthorpe School Choir, The Coal Tits, tea, coffee and cakes.
November
Foundation Course in Beekeeping
Date: 26=27th/11/2022
Event Location: Old School Room, Main Street, Blackfordby, DE11 8AB
Status: Public - Advanced booking only - 9am - 5pm
To book your place click HERE
The objective of the course is to provide a well rounded knowledge of keeping honeybees to get the beginner off to flying start. A beekeeper needs to be proactive since the bees have their own agenda and will carry on regardless. Understanding how and why bees work will lead to a greater enjoyment of your honeybees and to recognise when they need support.
Below is an outline of the syllabus.
History of Honeybees
Anatomy of the Honeybee
Life cycle of the honeybee
Swarming - What it is and how to deal with it
Pest & diseases - Identification and remedial actions
Hives - Types, pros and cons
Colony assessment & hygiene
Bee keeping annual diary
Health, safety & PPE
Record keeping
Apiaries - site selection, risk assessment
December
Sir John Moore Winter Fair
Date: TBC/12/2018
Event Location: Sir John Moore School, New Road,
Appleby Magna. DE12 7AW
Status: Private 7pm - 9pm
Website: Sir John Moore School