Events

Thursday 19th November 2026

"Apis Through The Looking Glass" presented by Graham Royle

This presentation on the social organisation of honey bees is taken from his excellent book of the same title. An amazing close up of honeybee anatomy from this popular presenter.

To be preceded by our Annual General Meeting

Followed by light refreshments

At St Mary's Centre, Handbridge, starting at 7pm 

About Graham Royle
Graham has been beekeeping since 1988 and holds the BBKA Master Beekeeper qualification and the National Diploma in Beekeeping. He has been involved with the education of beekeepers for most of his career and is considered one of the UK's leading experts in honey bee diseases. He is an active member of the Cheshire Beekeepers Committee and, for a time, was the county's seasonal bee inspector. He is a celebrated national speaker on all things honey bee-related.

Botany Walks in 2026

A series of gentle ambles with frequent stops with botanist Martyn Stead to find and examine plants and flowers on the Meadows.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced botanist.

They will take place on:

• Wednesday 20th May

• Wednesday ​17th June

• Wednesday 15th July

• Wednesday 19th August

• Wednesday 16th September

​Meeting at the Lower Park Road entrance, CH4 7BB ready to start at 6.30pm.

Public Events in 2026

​Dates for the events on The Meadows were as follows:

• Sunday 7th June: Deva Triathlon

• Sunday 5th July: Deva Divas Triathlon

• ​Sunday 12th July: Chester Raft Race

• Sunday 8th August: Dee Mile Swim