Northern Branch Tasmanian Beekeepers Association in Launceston, Tasmania | Non-profit organisation

Northern Branch Tasmanian Beekeepers Association

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 448 000 599

Address: Meet monthly at Lutheran Church Hall, Frankland Street 7260 Launceston, TAS, Australia

Website: https://www.tasmanianbeekeepers.org.au

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25.01.2022 Spraying plastic frames with bees wax so the bees will draw them out.

23.01.2022 We had the NBTBA Christmas dinner at the country club casino.

14.01.2022 It’s not only the honey bees working the apple blossom!

13.01.2022 Hellyer river and leatherwood site today

12.01.2022 Some times the weather isn't on your side, 16 splits today with laying cages queens dave produced. As a commercial bee keeper dave doesn't have the opportunity to wait for good weather.

11.01.2022 Bees working apple tree blossom

11.01.2022 The sun hasn’t reached this hive, yet, but the girls are busy bringing in pollen and nectar, regardless.

11.01.2022 Also busy on the lavender.

07.01.2022 Those of you who've been enquiring about our next Introduction to Beekeeping Course can now do a waggle dance, because we've finalised the dates and details, which appear below. The full course runs over four sessions (i.e., four sessions equals one course), and the dates are as follows: Wed 10 Mar 20216:15 pm for 6:30 pm start. 8:30 pm finish.... Sat 13 Mar 20218:45 am for 9:00 am start. 3:00 pm finish. Wed 17 Mar 20216:15 pm for 6:30 start. 8:30 pm finish. Sat 20 Mar 20218:45 am for 9:00 am start. 3:00 pm finish. The first three classes will be held at the Lutheran Church Hall in Frankland Street, Launceston, with the location of the fourth class to be advised during the first class. This course covers the theory and practice of beekeeping, including biosecurity and pest management, as well as building and waxing frames, and hands-on hive inspection with experienced beekeepers. Cost includes 12 months' membership and comprehensive course book. Cost is $190 per person, with one additional family member able to participate for an additional $20 (no second book included). A COVID-19 plan will be in place. Please bring your own lunch, snacks, and cup/mug. Boiling water, tea, coffee and microwave available on site. Places are limited and interest is keen so book now by contacting Bert before 14 Feb 2021. Payment of the course fee will secure your place, so don't delay. Email: [email protected] Phone: 0408 082 691 / 6393 6443 (after 7:30 pm) Members please share this post.