by DigitalEssence | Jun 9, 2018 | Apiary Visits, Association Apiary
The 3 association hives were inspected at their temporary site on Saturday. Richard with his son Sam came along to help Mandy and Peter. The first colony inspected was doing fine. This is the hive where the queen had been above the queen excluder. So there was plenty...
by DigitalEssence | May 29, 2018 | Apiary Visits, Association Apiary
Wilma and Linda will be inspecting the association hives. Meet at the apiary at 2pm. Beginners are welcome to come along to these sessions. Visits should not take more than an hour.
by DigitalEssence | May 28, 2018 | Apiary Visits, Association Apiary
2018 05 20 International Bee Day picnic and apiary visit. A great way to celebrate International Bee Bay! Although the sunny weather of the previous days had given way to clouds and the occasional drizzle, it was still a very pleasant day. The colonies were all...
by DigitalEssence | May 20, 2018 | Apiary Visits, Association Apiary
Please join us at 2pm at the Association apiary, to go through the hives, and let this year’s beginners meet some of the other PBKA members. We’ll have a picnic afterwards, so please bring something to share. Please note: beesuits must be cleaned, also...
by DigitalEssence | May 1, 2018 | Association Apiary, Meetings
The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 2nd May. Spring has sprung even though its still cold. Hives will be booming when the temperature warms a bit more. Hear how colonies are doing in this early season. There...
by DigitalEssence | Apr 4, 2018 | Association Apiary, Meetings
The beekeeping season will soon be in full swing. It’s time to get ahead, get organised and get advice. The local beekeepers will be back in our regular haunt, the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 4th April. We will be planning for the new...