PBKA Association Apiary Visit Sunday 8th May
The bees were generally doing well. The colonies get stronger from one end of the row to the other.
Supers and queen excluders were added where needed. We saw a couple of the queens. John did well to catch one of the queens and move her under the queen excluder.
Photos courtesy of David.
PBKA Association Apiary Visit Sunday 8th May
Informal Pub Meeting 4th May
An informal chat about what’s happening at the association apiary, and beekeeping in general.
If you have any ideas for the association or questions about bees and beekeeping this is a great way to get information from other beekeepers.
The meetings are now at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.
April – Beginners Classes
BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS
Starts 23rd APRIL 2016: £35.
An all-day session of theory and practical,
followed by supervised hands-on beekeeping through the year.
For £35 we offer the course, one year’s membership of Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association, and the opportunity to look after a hive of bees for a whole year at the Association apiary.
We will provide a mentor for you, so you can build on your skills throughout the year, and gain confidence.
We can lend all the equipment you’ll need – just bring boots and gloves!
For further information and an application form, contact:
Mandy Clydesdale, the PBKA Secretary via our website: https://www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk
April Jobs
Remove mouseguards – it’s still cold but the bees are active. However colonies will still be under strength, so reduce the size of the entrance so it’s easy to defend.
If it’s too cold for them to fly, check have enough stores, or out fondant on, then syrup as the weather warms up.
Apiary Visit Sunday 10th 2pm
We will be meeting at the association apiary on Sunday 10th April at 2pm to do the first inspection of the year.
Weather permitting !
If you need directions or more information contact Mandy Tel: 01721 720563 Mob: 07563 185993
Apiary Meeting April
Informal chat about what’s happening at the association apiary and hopefully find some volunteers to help with any jobs that need doing.
Also if you have any ideas for the association or questions about beekeeping in general this will be a good place to get information from other beekeepers.
The meetings will be at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.
March Meeting – AGM
Annual General Meeting.
Peebles First Responders in the person of Brian Steele have very kindly agreed to come along and do a First Aid demo for us, since many of us work our hives where emergency help can be slow to reach us. There will be a chance to try resuscitation, Epipen, and hopefully see a defibrillator too.
N.B. Subscriptions are due on 1st April and can be paid at the AGM.
Tuesday 29th March 2016, 7.30pm, Peebles Community Centre.
Apiary Meeting March
Informal chat about what’s happening at the association apiary and hopefully find some volunteers to help with any jobs that need doing.
Also if you have any ideas for the association or questions about beekeeping in general this will be a good place to get information from other beekeepers.
The meetings will be at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.