Cumberland Beekeepers Inc.
We are a relatively a new Club formed to meet the needs of local area beekeepers.
Our members include beekeepers with over forty years experience together with newer members who are learning to manage their hives.
Our Club members own and operate both European (Italian) honeybee and Australian native (tetragonular carbonaria) bee hives both of which we are happy to support interests evinced by our members.
We have honey-extracting resources (at the moment) available by arrangement with one of our members.
It is the intention of our Club to advance the education of our members in all matters concerning their hive management and responsibilities including traditional and "Flow Hive" technologies and encourage and or involve our local community in all things to do with nature, insects and our beloved bees.
Meetings
Cumberland Club Meetings
Our Club meetings are held in Chifley College - Bidwill Campus Daniels Rd Bidwill on first Tuesday of each month commencing at 700pm. Entrance is via pedestrian gate on Daniels Rd - clearly signposted on fence with "bee meeting posters" adjacent to gate. Parking is on Daniels Rd. Simply follow concrete path up to main building and go to laboratory/class room up a small flight of stairs on RHS of entrance hallway.
New members are welcome together with guests who may wish to attend. Please make sure you sign off in attendance book to ensure we can contact you via email should you so wish.
Meeting format is generally a Club meeting with agenda followed by a guest speaker ending with a light supper.
Cumberland Club Field Days
Our Club Field days are usually held on the following Sunday commencing at 1000am till 1200pm at the Club's apiary - the entrance to which is via vehicle gate opposite above-mentioned pedestrian gate in Daniels Rd.
Our Field days enable members and or guests to witness the opening of hives and being instructed in the gentle art of beekeeping.
It is conducted by experienced volunteer beekeepers and when appropriate protective veils are provided to active participants.(Parents and their children are welcome)
Depending upon the experience level of prospective members our beekeepers will endeavour to enhance their knowledge and encourage good beekeeping practices.
Please note that Field days are always subject to prevailing weather conditions and will be confirmed or cancelled at previous Tuesday night meeting.