EVENTS Latest News & Events
Catch up with the Bee Farmer at events and in the media.
Upcoming Events in 2016
Thorpe Constantine Christmas Market
Date: 04/12/2016
Event Location: Thorpe Hall, Thorpe Constantine, Staffordshire,B79 0LH
Status: Public
Santa and his elves as well as entertainers will be busy round the crafts and the Bee Farmer. A chance enjoy the Christmas spirit and to pick up a splendid Christmas present. 11am to 7pm
Waterloo Cattage Farm Open day
Date: 11 & 12/11/2016
Event Location: 34 Harborough Road, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA
Status: Public
Join us for our winter celebration of our award winning meat & poultry as well as selected foody producers. 10am to 3pm
Apple Day
Date: 22/10/2016
Event Location: Donington le Heath Manor House & Garden, Manor Road, Coalville, LE67 2FW
Status: Public
Join us for our annual celebration of the Apple. Meeting 1620 reenactors to tell the story of the 1620 Manor house and food. Crafts and the Bee Farmer. A chance to pick up an early Christmas present. 11am to 3pm
BBC Radio Derby's Derbyshire Day
Date: 25/09/2016
Event Location: Kedleston Hall, DE22 5JH.
Status: Public
Join us for our annual celebration of Derbyshire's finest food, drink, crafts and entertainment.
Free entry and parking for everyone attending the event.
Ibstock Coountry Fair
Date: 21/08/2016
Event Location: Pretoria Road, Ibstock, LE67 6LR
Status: Public
Lots to see and do:
Traction engines
Vintage vehicles
Birds of prey
Heavy Horses
Gundogs, Sheepdogs, Terriers, Lurchers & Hounds
Brass Band, Scout Band & Seaforth Highlanders Band
Battle of Britain Memorial flight fly by
Craft tent & trade stands
Welsh Axemen
Canwell Show
Date: 06/08/2016
Event Location: The Showground, London Road, Canwell,
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5SQ
Status: Public
The Canwell Show is one of the largest and oldest one day agricultural shows in the Midlands celebrating its 80th year.
Bobo's Food & Craft Fair
Date: 24/07/2016
Event Location: 104 Craythorne Road, Stretton, Staffordshire, DE13 0AZ
Status: Public
Food and craft from the Burton on Trent area. Open 10.00 til 16.00 free admission.
Mercia Marina
Date: 03/07/2016
Event Location: Mercia Marina, Findern, Derby
Status: Public
Merica Marina's regular event with the addition of talk from the Bee Farmer from the bandstand.
Ashby Show
Date: 10/07/2016
Event Location: Cattow’s Farm, Heather
Status: Public
Ashby de la Zouch’s own Agricultural show in its 102nd year. Meet me, see the attractions
The Life of Bees
Date: 12/02/2016
Event Location: The Village Hall, Austrey
Status: Private: Austrey Gardener’s Society
The Bee Farmer will be giving a talk on the European Honeybee.
Bees & Buffet
Date: 10/03/2016
Event Location: The Health Workshop, Ashby de la Zouch 18.00-21.30
Status: Ticket Only: The Bee Farmer & The Health Workshop
A vegetarian buffet provided by The Health Workshop followed by The Bee Farmer giving a talk on the European Honeybee. Plus an oppertunity to shop at the The Health Workshop.
Christmas Craft Fayre Bosworth battlefield
Date: 02/12/2016
Event Location: Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, CV13 0AD
Status: Public
More details to follow but for now crafts and the Bee Farmer. A chance to pick up an early Christmas present.
Byer's Deli Taste evening
Date: 18/11/2016
Event Location: 13 Gotham Rd, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6JG
Status: Public
An evening celebrating our local producers of Honey, Beers, Gin, Jams and hot sauces. Our lovely coffee and deli counter is open too!
5pm to 9pm
Melton Mowbray Food Festival
Date: 01 & 02/10/2016
Event Location: The Cattle Market, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HS
Status: Public
The Melton Mowbray Food Festival is one of the largest regional food festivals in the country. It takes place in the UK’s Rural Capital of Food at the Cattle Market in Melton Mowbray.
Shakerstone Family Festival
Date: 03 & 04/09/2016
Event Location: The Green, Congerstone, CV13 6LZ
Status: Public
On the first weekend of September each year the small, sleepy Leicestershire village of Shackerstone springs to life with the sights and sounds of the Family Festival.
It attracts approximately 15,000 to a unique event that includes vintage cars, canal boats, planes, railways and much more besides!
The not for profit organisation has run since 1995 and has helped raise over £350,000 for good causes, both national and local.
Moira & Willesley Vintage Show
Date: 13-14/08/2016
Event Location: Moira Furnace
Status: Public
Situated right in the Heart of the National Forest, this weekend festival is a great outing for all the family where you can step back in time and see:
steam engines
vintage tractors
historical motor vehicles
stationary engines
miniature steam
funfair and entertainments
trade and craft stalls
and much, much more!
Spring Craft Fair
Date: 03/04/2016
Event Location: Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 11am-4pm
Status: Public: Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
The Bee Farmer joins BBHA for a showcasing fresh and exciting products for spring.
2015 Events
Donisthorpe School Shopping Evening
Date: 10/11/2015
Event Location: Donisthorpe Primary School
Status: Public: Donisthorpe PTFA
The Bee Farmer joins the PTFA for ladies pamper & shopping evening.The
Woodville Scout Troop
Date: 12/10/2015
Event Location: Woodville Scout Hut
Status: Private: Woodville Scouts
Extraordinary bees
Bee Wrangler
Date: 06/09/2015
Event Location: Countryfile on BBC1
Status: Public
The Bee Farmer wrangles bees for the Countryfile piece on Neonicotinoids
Newton Burgoland Village Fete
Date: 06/09/2015
Event Location: The Belper Arms, Newton Burgoland
Status: Public
Ashby & Willesley Vintage Festival
Date: 22-23/08/2015
Event Location: Moira Furnace, Moira
Status: Public
Ashby Show
Date: 12/07/2015
Event Location: Cattow’s Farm, Heather
Status: Public
Ashby de la Zouch’s own Agricultural show. Meet me, see the attractions
Click HERE for website
The Life of Bees
Date: 18/05/2015
Event Location: Ashby Congregational Church
Status: Private: Talk for the University of the Third Age (U3A)
The Bee Farmer will be giving a talk on the British Bee.
The Life of Bees
Date: 18/05/2015
Event Location: Ashby Congregational Church
Status: Private: Talk for the University of the Third Age (U3A)
The Bee Farmer will be giving a talk on the British Bee.
The Life of Bees
Date: 11/05/2015
Event Location: Hall Farm, Appleby Magna
Status: Private: Talk for Farmer’s Wife Club
The Bee Farmer will be giving a talk on the British Bee.
Donington le Heath Apple Day.
Date: 19/10/2014
Event Location: Donington le Heath Manor, Coalville
Status: Public
Celebrating all things Apple together with local producers and crafts folk.
Click HERE for website
Sir John Moore Pamper Day
Date: 04/10/2014
Event Location: Sir John Moore Foundation, Appleby Magna Status: Public
Locally made craft and food items for sale in aid of the Foundation.
Click HERE for SJM website
The Honey Shop Launch
Date: 11/07/2014
We will be launching our online store, with lots of honey goodies, gifts and treats for first time buyers. Bee sure to check it out.
Investigating the British Bee.
Date: 19/06/2014
Event Location: The Railway Inn, Moira
Status: Private: Talk for Red Fox Group
In association with the Red Fox Group, The Bee Farmer will be giving a talk on the British Bee.
