Join us for our first meeting of the year as the promise of 2024 unfolds, bringing new opportunities, shared goals, and a collective spirit that will shape a year of growth and success for us all. Permaculture Blue Mountains Network launches our 2024 programme with Wings of Wisdom: Bee Keeping Talk by local Bee Keeper, Fiona Hasselman, TUESDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2024 - 6.30pm at Mid Mountains Hall, Lawson.

Support speaker:

Gabiann Marrin, an award-winning author, screenwriter, editor and storyteller for the Planetary Health Initiative will pique our interest and wet our palates with 'Whats on Offer' to Blue Mountains residents.

Guest speaker:

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of bees with the incredible Fiona Hasselman! Join us for an enlightening talk where Fiona, a seasoned beekeeper, unravels the mysteries of these vital pollinators. Explore the delicate balance of beekeeping in the face of challenges like the Varroa mite, as Fiona delves into the crucial role of a beekeeper in preserving hive health. Discover the buzz about beekeeping, learn the art of hive management, and gain insights into entering this rewarding hobby. Fiona's talk is a hive of wisdom, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and budding apiarists a sweet blend of knowledge and inspiration. Fiona is a flow hive ambassador, runs 80 hives and Fifi's Bees - a business which provides beginner beekeeping courses and runs regular Beekeeping for Beginners workshops at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.

Fiona Hasselman ..
“I have always had a keen love of nature. My best childhood memories have been camping and bushwalking. I have studied bush regeneration, horticulture, permaculture and beekeeping. I have been fortunate enough to travel and live overseas, spending seven years in London working on community outreach and environmental causes. On returning home I worked in the horticultural field and built permaculture gardens. I have a love of self-sufficiency and bees. I could not imagine living any other type of lifestyle.”

Tuesday 6 February 2024 - 6.30pm - registration starts at 6.15pm

Please use Humanatix wherever possible to register as it helps us set up the room.

AND please consider joining as a MEMBER (the hall hire has jumped to $90 per night)

You can now Register via Humanatix and choose to Pay at the door and - $2 members / $5 non members / $10 membership

RSVP by phone or text Amanda 0409 513 337 if you choose not to use Humanatix

Venue - Mavis Wood Hall, Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 9 New Street, Lawson.

You will notice - Registration from 6.15pm to allow you more time to mingle and time to enjoy your meal.

Format of evening - Registration. Shared meal. Support speaker Gabiann Marin. Guest speaker Fiona Hasselman. Close and pack up 8.30pm

Raffle - We have a great raffle organised, thanks to Bravo Nursery Marsden Park, so do remember to bring a few coins ($2 per ticket or $5 for three tickets).

Lucky Door Prize - up for grabs - make sure you collect your ticket after registering

Additional prize - like our Facebook page to keep informed and please share with your friends, family and networks https://www.facebook.com/PermacultureBlueMountains/

Please bring - A friend, your children, a plate, a cup, cutlery and food to share.

Contact

Amanda Argent 0409 513 337

Noni McDevitt 0488 511 855

Together we can grow .. Permaculture Blue Mountains. We look forward to you joining us.. Tue 6 February 2024 - 6.15pm - Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Lawson

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