MCBK Events
Talks and Apiary Visits (usually held on the first Monday of each month)
We hold a variety of events throughout the year including monthly talks on a range of beekeeping subjects, most of which are held during the autumn and winter months and take place at the Blue Cap in Sandiway near Northwich. During the spring and summer months, when the bees become more active, we organise visits to members apiaries where we can observe their hive inspections and discuss topical beekeeping issues. These events are open to all CBKA members.
Our 2026 programme of events is shown below but is subject to change depending on the availability
of hosts and, in the case of apiary visits, weather conditions and status of the bees.
Please keep revisiting this page for up-to-date information on our events.
| AGM and Pub Quiz | Wednesday 21st January 7.30pm | Blue Cap, Sandiway |
| Managing Colonies Martin Smith | Monday 2nd February 7.30pm | Blue Cap, Sandiway |
| Integrated Pest Management for Healthy Bees Josh Hampson | Monday 2nd March 7.30pm | Blue Cap, Sandiway |
| Swarm Management Lesley Jacques | Monday 13th April 7.30pm | Blue Cap, Sandiway |
| Apiary Visit | Monday 11th May 7.00pm | Venue to be confirmed |
| Apiary Visit | Monday 8th June 7.00pm | Venue to be confirmed |
| Apiary Visit | Monday 6th July 7.00pm | Venue to be confirmed |
| Apiary Visit | Monday 3rd August 7.00pm | Venue to be confirmed |
| Beginners Social Evening | Monday 7th September 7.00pm | MCBK Training Apiary, Grozone |
| Preparing for Winter | Monday 5th October 7.30pm | Blue Cap, Sandiway |
| Branch Honey Show | Monday 2nd November 7.00pm | Blue Cap, Sandiway |
| Branch Christmas Dinner | Monday 7th December 7.30pm | Hartford Hall Hotel, Hartford |
CBKA Events
| AGM | Sunday 22nd March 2026 | Frodsham Community Centre |
| Equipment Auction | Date to be confirmed | Lowe’s Farm Shop, Byley, CW10 9NG |
| Autumn Convention & Honey Show | Sunday 11th October 2026 | Cranage Hall Hotel |