I hope everyone is safe and well.
It would be really good if we can keep the Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association operating in some form during the current crisis.
The latest advice that I circulated recently says that:-
“You should continue to work and care for your animals in the normal manner, as far as possible. You should not take measures that compromise the welfare of the animals in your care.”
With that in mind, I have a suggestion on using video conferencing to hold meetings where we can share help and advice, and also importantly, to still keep some social contact.
If video conferencing sounds scary then let me assure you that it needn’t be. Just this week in our house we have done video pilates, video guitar lesson, video dance class, video tea breaks and so on.
Here are some instructions about using Zoom video conferencing
The short version is :-
Download and install the Zoom app from https://zoom.us/download
(It is free of charge). Wait for an email invitation from the meeting organiser and follow the instructions in the invitation. That’s it!
To try this out, I’m aiming to host a virtual meeting that would work in much the same way as we would do for our monthly pub meetings. In fact I’m planning on having the meeting at our usual time on the first Wednesday of the month – 1st April at 7.30pm
It’s really straightforward to use Zoom on your phone, tablet, laptop or PC – just follow the instructions.
So I hope you’ll be able to join me next week.
If you do plan on meeting up, maybe drop me an email or text beforehand so I can look out for you when the meeting starts.
If you need more help with getting Zoom running I’m very happy to act as technical support – you can get me ">at this email or on my mobile 07977 563545.
Shortly before the meeting I’ll send out an invitation and it will have instructions on how to join.
Really hoping to meet up with you soon,
Peter.