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By Chris Morris

Published 2.Feb.2009, 1:37pm

Auction Event Organised by Chris Morris

Date: April 26th 2009

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Venue: Riverdale Field, Benover Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent ME186ES.

Time: Lots accepted 7-30am -11am Auction starts 12noon.

No Drawn Brood Comb accepted.

For details and to enter items contact: Chris Morris 078554 64667 or Email: Kitmorris (AT) Hotmail.co.uk

All bees will be inspected by a Ministry Inspector before sale.

Fees: 50p per lot for entry, 10% of purchase price payable by seller after sale.

Car Parking Free.

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Maria Clerkin

22.Apr.2009 7:56pm [ 1 ]

Is it possible to get to the auction by public transport? I will be travelling from Sydenham in South East London. Many thanks Maria

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