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FREE Introduction to Beekeeping Lectures

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Published 5.Aug.2010, 11:38pm

See live bees in our observation hive!

Become a beekeeper

FREE Introduction to beekeeping lectures at the Bromley & Orpington honey show Saturday 18th September 2010 at Emmanuel Church, The Grove, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9JS. Doors open at 10am.

Morning and afternoon sessions: 11am - 12am & 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

Show closes: 4:30pm.

Lecturer: John Hendrie

Please help promoting the honey show and the introduction to beekeeping lectures by telling your friends and relations.

Website: www.kentbee.com/bromley

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