PBKA Programs
PEEBLES-SHIRE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
SUMMER 2010.
Membership of the Peebles-shire Beekeepers Association is only £7.00 per year, open to anyone interested in bees and beekeeping.
All meetings take place on a Sunday, and start at 2pm prompt,
apart from the visit on 25 th July, which starts at 1pm .
BEE SUITS MUST BE WORN FOR APIARY VISITS *
22 nd May Beginning Beekeeping: a day course for those new to beekeeping, or considering keeping bees. Contact the Secretary.
30th May Julie Dennison's Apiary, Glenormiston for a demonstration on carrying out a Spring Inspection. (Checking the queen is present and laying; strength and health of the colony)
27th June Jim Brown's Apiary at Standalane Farm, Peebles
25th July Kenny Borthwicks apiary, at Smeaton, East Lothian , for an apiary tour and inspection; and then be introduced to Mrs Gray who will show us her superb garden. THIS STARTS AT 1PM
22nd August Heather Honey Picnic at Jim Bogle's heather honey site, Posso, where we hope to taste the first of this season's heather honey and enjoy a scone or two.
Beginners or guests are welcome at these visits: please mention that you're new to beekeeping, and we'll make sure you get a close view of the hives and the beekeeper at work.
If you're unsure how to find any of these apiaries, or you are offering/needing a lift, please contact Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association via Peeblesshire beekeepers website, or call 01721 720 563, or 01721 722 444
*If you don't have a beesuit, we may be able to lend you one: get in touch well in advance of the event.
For further infomation go to the web contact page
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SBA EXEC 23rd MAY BEE DISEASES
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