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Waterford Honey Show
I‘m going to be a busy bee for the Autumn months, starting off with the Waterford Honey Show in Waterford City Hall as part of the Waterford Harvest Festival. The Honey Show is organised by East Waterford Beekeeper’s Association
The Honey Show if open to the public from Saturday 9th September to Sunday 10th of September. It will feature prominent speakers such as Grace O’Sullivan, Green party MEP and Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School. And lots of beekeepers and plantspeople to give you tips for how to plant for pollinators, introduction to beekeeping and much more.
I will be there from 10-5 on Sunday with my wraps and candles and more for sale and honey to sample. I’m also doing a talk about Bees and Climate Change at 2pm. The event is open to the public so please do come in to say hello if you’re in the area!
Other Events
If you can’t make it to Waterford, I’ll be at the Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska. Co Laois 19-21 September for what promises to be a lot of fun. I’ve my wellies at the ready, do you?
Hanna Bäckmo
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