ABOUT THE NORTHERN RIVERS BRANCH OF THE AMATEUR BEEKEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION

The Northern Rivers Branch of the ABA is based from Grafton to the Queensland border. Many members live in the Lismore and Ballina area though the membership extends to Armidale and Urunga. This of course is a large area and depending on the location can mean 2 to 3 hours travel for some of us attending field days.

The club usually has a field day each month typically on the last Sunday. These field days are held at a member’s property and because these locations are spread out with many diverse locations we all become familiar with the many beautiful features of this region.

The field days are designed to provide both hands on activities as well as sessions designed to increase our apiculture knowledge. They are followed by a brief planning session. Usually there is a BBQ lunch and the opportunity and socialize and hear of the experience of fellow beekeepers. These monthly field days regularly attract 20 to 25 members.

The club welcomes new members be they experienced beekeepers or new comers to the hobby. New comers in particular can gain great support from more experienced beekeepers.

For more information about membership or coming events contact:
Merv on 02 6628 3687 or
Peter on 02 6649 2009 or pdsbml@bigpond.com