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The 2010 BKF Meet - Midland/West/Central
GBKA Auction Day - Hempstead, Gloucester
GBKA Auction Day - Hempstead, Gloucester
It appears that this day is gaining concensus as a definite favourite as not only will we be able to meet up for a glass of mead, and a nice piece of crumpet with honey on, but when we have got fed up with the sight of each other, we can then spend lots of money at the Auction (perhaps even submit some lots ourselves too ?!!)
Nearer the day I figure that us 'more local' should correspond and agree where to meet/time and see who has a gazebo just to make it 'official' and maybe come up with a nice flag too ?!
One idea I have is to let beeks coming from afar stop over with a local beek - arranged on a 1-1 basis rather than via the forum, perhaps via a different thread if people can offer a bed/want a bed - then if people are up for it, we could also arrange for a meal at a local tavern where alcoholic (or non) beverages may be consumed too.
I also thought it would be nice to help Hedgerow Pete strap his days purchases to his bicycle too and help him balance for the first mile home !
OK - so next step for all - please respond below if either 50%, 75% or 110% certain you'll make it and then nearer the time we can sort the little things out.
Hope to see you all (1000+ would be an amazing turnout, then we'd need a bl**dy marquee !!)
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regards
S
Text from GBKA site reproduced below
The annual Gloucestershire Beekeepers' Auction will be held on May 8th 2010. Start time is 12 noon.
The location this year is Hempstead Meadows, Gloucester - this is off the Western Bypass.
For many years an auction of beekeeping equipment has been held at Hartpury College in May. A lecture and trade stands have also been part of the day. Usually some colonies of live bees have also been auctioned. The event has been very successful and raised a considerable sum of money for the GBKA, as well as enabling beekeepers from far and wide to buy and sell equipment.
This year, the venue has been changed to Hempstead Meadows, Gloucester.
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