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SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Days
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-22/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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SUMMARY:Field Day - Christmas Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Field Day of the year as we celebrate with a festive Christmas BBQ. Please bring a Christmas plate to share. \nWe’ll also be running a raffle for a nuc — tickets are $5.00 each. \nWhat’s Happening on the Day\nVarroa Monitoring DemonstrationsLearn several methods for checking your hives\, including: \n\nUsing sticky boards (and how to make them)\nSugar shake testing\nAlcohol wash monitoring\n\nSpecial Guest: Tania from NZ BeeswaxTania will be on-site with supplies. Get in touch with her beforehand if you’d like to pre-order anything. \nFrame Cleaning DemoLee will be demonstrating her steamer setup for efficient frame cleaning. \nCraft CornerMake your own candles for Christmas gifts and enjoy a range of bee-themed festive crafts. \n\nLooking Ahead\nOur January Field Day will be held on the second Saturday\, as always — January 10th at 9:30am.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-23/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:No doubt many of you are asking the same question:“Why are my bees doing that?” \nIt has been another challenging season\, with changing weather patterns and unpredictable conditions. While we cannot control the weather\, we can prepare for what comes next – especially the upcoming honey flow. \nCome along to the club meeting and get answers from experienced members who have been there and done that. It is a great opportunity to learn\, share experiences\, and make sure your hives are ready for the season ahead. \nSee you Saturday.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-24/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to let members know that Brian from Beeline Supplies will be joining us at our club field day on 14 February 2026. \nBrian will be bringing a selection of beekeeping equipment and varroa treatments\, along with exclusive specials for club members\, both for pre-order and on the day. \nMember Pre-Order Specials (15% off)\n\nPink semi-vented suitsUse code: PRETTY IN PINK\n3-layer jacketsUse code: 3 LAYER JACKET CBK\n\nOn-the-Day Specials\n\n20% off 3-layer gloves (limited sizes)\nOther gloves: $20 per pair\n20-litre pail with honey gate and double sieve (extendable handles): $65\nDrip trays (complete): $38\nPlus more available on the day\n\nWebsite Orders – Delivered to the Field Day (Freight Free)\nMembers are welcome to place orders via the website and have them brought to the field day at no extra cost. \nHow to order: \n\nProceed to checkout on the website\nSelect Pick up in store under Payment Method\nIn the Notes section\, please write: “Bring to the club”\n\n🗓 Order cut-off date: 11 February 2026 \n👉 Visit: www.beelinesupplies.co.nz \nWe’re grateful to Brian for supporting our club and look forward to seeing members take advantage of these great offers on the day.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-25/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Days
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-26/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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SUMMARY:2026 Honey Show & Gadget Day
DESCRIPTION:Honey Show\nThe Honey Show will be held at the Club Site on Sat April 11th 2026\, so do come along and enter your hive products. \nAll members\, novice and experienced\, can participate in the Honey Show. Follow the rules posted\, to be in to win one of the two Club Shields -the Novice or the Experienced Beekeepers Club Shield. Prizes to be announced later. \nA shield is awarded to the entrant with the most points overall and a novice shield is awarded to a first or second year beekeeper. (This must be stated at the time). \nGeneral Rules: \n• Members may only have one entry per class. If required\, guidance will be given as to which class your entry should be exhibited in. The judges decision will be final.\n• Exhibits must be delivered at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the judging.\n• Liquid and creamed honey must be in standard 500 gm square”round” plastic jars with white lids.\n• No labels on jars.\n• Only exhibits from Financial members will be accepted.\n• Write your initials (which may be on a small sticky label) on the BASE of the exhibit. \nClasses: \n1. Dark honey creamed\n2. Dark honey liquid\n3. Light honey creamed\n4. Light honey liquid\n5. Wax blocks 500 gm minimum weight\n6. Mead 750 ml clear glass bottle \nDetails of each class \n1 & 3. Dark creamed honey or light creamed honey\nThe entrant is to decide which class to enter.\nThe judge will take notice of flavour\, colour\, fineness of grain and freedom from foreign material. Please remember to obtain standard show jars. The reason for this uniformity is that different types of jars have varying light densities depending on the thickness of the glass. \n2 & 4. Light liquid honey or dark liquid honey the same criteria as above. \n5. Wax\nEach exhibit must be at least 250gms in weight and from this season. It must be presented as tipped from the mould; points will be lost for chipping or scraping.\nThe Judge will look for colour\, texture and purity. No restriction as to the shape of the mould.\nEntrants are advised not to heat wax in iron or enamel containers as this can discolour the wax\, for preference use an aluminium container. Do not overheat the wax; strain through stocking or similar; cool very slowly as this makes for uniformity of texture and freedom from cracking. Avoid propolis as this tends to darken the wax. Pure bees wax only to be used. One tea-spoon of vinegar helps to clarify wax. \n6. Mead 750 ml clear glass bottle with removable cork or screw top.\nNo labels on bottle.\nWrite your initials (which may be on a small sticky label) on the BASE of the exhibit. \nGadget Day\nHave you made something for beekeeping\, or been gifted a gadget and wondered… did it actually work? \nGot an idea or a project on the go\, but not quite there yet? Bring it along. This is a great chance to get input\, ideas\, and a bit of guidance from others. \nDon’t keep it to yourself — whether it’s a success\, a failure\, or still a work in progress\, there’s plenty to learn and share. \nGadget Day is all about helping each other\, learning from mistakes\, and having a bit of fun along the way. \nCome along\, share what you’ve got\, and see what others have been working on — you might be surprised what you pick up.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-27/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260502T093000
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SUMMARY:Last Club Day of the Season – Saturday 2nd May
DESCRIPTION:We’re hoping for good weather so we can run a special mead-making demonstration using your own honey. Nick will be showing members how to turn their honey into mead and get even more enjoyment from the products their bees produce. \nPreparing Your Hives for Winter\nNow is the time to winter down your hives — some beekeepers have already started. We’ll be discussing: \n\nHave your treatments been completed and checked?\nAre food supplies sufficient for winter?\nShould you move your hive to get more sunshine?\nWhat should you be doing now to avoid winter losses?\n\nWe’ll also inspect the hives on site\, see what’s happening\, and talk through any issues. If things are looking a bit worrying\, don’t panic — come along and we’ll help you make a plan. \nNeed Help? Bring Your Questions\nThere are no guest speakers this month\, which means more time for members to ask questions\, share experiences\, and get practical advice. \nAlso Happening on the Day\n\nRaffle tickets available (cash only – no credit)\nCommittee nominations will be open on site\n\nLooking Ahead\nPlease note the AGM will be held in August. More details will be shared closer to the date. \nWe look forward to seeing you there for a great final Club Day of the season.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-28/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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