Northern Rivers Amateur Beekeeping Association Incorporated

Bus Trip QBA Field Day 5th June, Beenleigh

The next NRABA activity will be to attend the field day organised by the Queensland Beekeepers’ Association at the Beenleigh State High School for Saturday 5th June. It follows the QBA annual conference on 3rd and 4th June at Southport.

“We expect several hundred beekeepers to attend and they will be provided a variety of activities from speakers, presentations, displays and trade stands. Speakers and presentations will consist of the following at this point ---Queen bee rearing, Q&A Panel, Ladies in Beekeeping Panel, DAF and biosecurity research speaker”. They do not mention food and drink here, but it is in the following brochure (over page).

Many of the trade suppliers bring some stock to be sold on the day, but it is usually possible to get firms like Burnett Beekeeping and Quality Beekeeping to bring products for you, saving on freight. Just ask! Some also have specials available on the day.

Transport will be free for members and partners in a hired bus. The bus will start in Lismore, and will pick up at Alstonville, Ballina, Bangalow and Chinderah if there are customers. The pickup point in Lismore will be opposite Oakes Oval in Dawson Street, in front of the Council car park. The onus is on those who want to be picked up elsewhere to agree with Brian on a spot on the route where it is safe to stop. The bus will leave Lismore at 8.30 am, and we should arrive in Beenleigh soon after 11am. If we leave Beenleigh at 3pm, we should be back in Lismore by 6 pm.

Some may wish to go independently; could you let Brian know, as it may simplify travel arrangements if they could pick up someone.

Those intending to come on the bus should contact Brian (brianwindow@internode.on.net) giving numbers, phone number, and pickup point details.

It is essential that you book beforehand.

More information from Kevin 6684 9213 Brian 0466 790 736