Henley Café Sci: The Honey Bee and Beekeeping

Café Scientifique organises talks, usually given by scientists, followed by questions from the audience in the second half. They are a great opportunity to explore the latest ideas in science and technology, you don't need to be a scientist to enjoy the evening, everyone is welcome to ask a question or make a comment. Join us for tonight's talk:

“Beekeepers are often seen as the guardians and saviours of honey bees and almost as often - the enemy of honey bees – the latter by those who have absolutely no idea how hobbyist beekeepers really manage their colonies.

Beekeeping is a brilliant, interesting hobby, but it’s hard work as it’s not all about plonking a hive in the garden, ignoring it all summer then stealing all the honey – which for the hobbyist beekeeper is far from reality.

Honey bees live as a massive colony and yet, by being capable of many different, incredible tasks, operate as a single organism for the good of the colony. They are fascinating, wonderful insects and Margaret will tell you many interesting facts about them and how good, hobbyist beekeepers always work with the needs of each colony, rather than against them.

Speaker: Margaret Moore, MA, RVN, Cert.Ed, Fetc, MIScT

Margaret has an animal science background and worked for over 40 years in associated work including lecturing to adults working towards professional qualifications.

Margaret is the current Chairman of the South Chilterns Beekeepers Association. She took early retirement 16 years ago so was then able to indulge in a long-term ambition to keep honey bees. This complemented her other main hobby of gardening with wildlife and diversity constantly in mind, so way ahead of her time on that score.”
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HOW TO BOOK
These events can be very popular and MUST be booked in advance. To book your places(s) please email the Henley Café Sci organiser directly at cafescihenley@gmail.com. When he has confirmed your booking please RSVP here so that we know you are coming and can look out for you.

You can arrive from 7pm for a 7:30 start. Usual format is 45 min talk followed by 45 Q&A. Liquid refreshments are available at the bar and the Coffee/Tea kitchen.

Admission is free, but the organisers ask for a voluntary contribution from about £3.

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
If coming into Henley along the Reading Road turn right at the roundabout towards Tesco, then first left and immediately left again into the hockey club car park. The entrance is near the far end.

Avoid the Tesco Car park, gates close at 9pm.