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SUMMARY:2026 Cornwall & West Cornwall Beekeepers' Annual Convention (BOAD)
DESCRIPTION:Cornwall and West Cornwall Beekeepers’ Convention\, 2026! \n“A Bit of A Do” \nCome join us at Truro School in the Burrell Theatre on October 17\, 2026\, starting at 9:25am  \nfor a day filled with all things bees! \nDoors open at 08:30 for registration\, trade stands and refreshments. \nWhether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone interested in these fascinating creatures. From just £16 you can learn from experienced beekeepers\, discover the latest research and trends in beekeeping and connect with fellow enthusiasts. We welcome beekeepers from across the South West and further afield! \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and passion for bees.  \nJoin us for a day of learning\, new ideas and beekeeping camaraderie! \nWe look forward to seeing you \nOur speakers \nWe are delighted to welcome our National Bee Unit\, Regional Bee Inspector\, Annabel Lewis\, as our first speaker\, and she will update on South West bee issues and threats\, whilst Rhona Toft of the Foragers Bee & Honey Company will share her experience of building treatment free\, varroa resistant colonies and how they are managed. Our final speaker will be Lynne Ingram\, a Master Beekeeper and holder of the prestigious National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB). She is the chair of the Honey Authentication Network UK and will tell us the latest information available on fraud inside the world of honey. \nYou will find a choice of practical workshops focussing on using our delicious honey. With Richard Toft of the Foragers Bee & Honey Company on the mysteries of making mead (and may be trying a drop too!) and Rachel de Thamble from River Cottage will be showing us how to use honey and wax to make delicious things like blackberry honey soda\, bees wax fermented fruits and honey fermented quince marmade. Master Beekeeper\, Sean Stephenson will be explaining how queen rearing can be simply done in the home or association apiary and telling us why we should be breeding our own queens. Rhona Toft will inspire you to choose plants to keep our bees busy throughout the season. \n  \nThere is no extra charge for the workshops but please choose\, in the ticketing section\, either Workshop 1 or 2 for the morning session and either Workshop 3 or 4 for the afternoon session\, so that we have an idea of numbers to allocate rooms. \nThere will be a raffle with lots of lovely prizes donated by our supporters and you can browse the trade stands which will include\, your local National Bee Unit officers\, a Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet awareness stand and our long-standing supporters\, BBWear and Northern Bee Books. More to follow! \n**NEW THIS YEAR!!** \n\n** Free entry for all Junior beekeepers under 18 if accompanied\, at all times\, by a paying adult. Thorne Beekeeping Supplies have kindly donated a gift for each Junior too! To order a pasty for a junior\, please email us: cornishbeekeepersconference@gmail.com\n\n\n** A welcome pack and discount from Thorne Beekeeping Supplies for all beginners who have or are completing a local Beekeeping Association or recognised training course. To claim your pack email us: cornishbeekeepersconference@gmail.com\n\nPlease book early as tickets will be in demand this year! Choose an admission ticket which includes the pasty type that you want (£22) or just a general admission ticket (£16) and bring your own refreshments. Book here http://bit.ly/4yeFeRv
URL:https://wcbka.org.uk/event/cornwall-and-west-cornwall-beekeepers-convention-2026/
LOCATION:Burrell Theatre\, Truro School\, Truro\, Cornwall\, TR1 1TH\, United Kingdom
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