Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association

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Pub meeting Wed 6th March

The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 6th March at 7.30pm.

The recent warm spell has kick started the new season. Bees are flying now and bringing in pollen to start expanding the brood nest. It is important to check that colonies have adequate stores to see them through.

We will be making plans for the association colonies and for our centenary celebrations. So please come along and find out the latest news.

Everyone welcome.



Talk: Jane Slight – Are you up for the challenge? Tue 26th Feb 2019

Are you up for the challenge?

Speaker: Jane Slight- Scottish Beekeepers Association Education Committee

Date: Tue Febuary 26th 2019

How the SBA can help you improve your beekeeping skills with its Education and qualifications programme.

SBA has curriculum, reading suggestions, notes and guidance for all levels to help you.

Meetings start at 7.30pm, in the Community Centre (Drill Hall), Walkershaugh, Peebles

Guests are welcome: any small contribution to the refreshments will be appreciated.

Pub Meeting Wed 6th February

The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 6th February at 7.30pm.

A bit chilly for bees still but beekeepers can have a cosy evening in the pub.

There will be plenty to discuss about the upcoming centenary year and plans for the association colonies.

Bring along your questions, anecdotes and advice.

Everyone welcome.

Talk: Steve Sunderland – Lead Bee Inspector for Scotland – Tue Jan 29th 2019

Bees and beekeeping in 2018 and 2019

Speaker: Steve Sunderland – Lead Bee Inspector for Scotland

Date: Tue January 29th 2019

Our Lead Bee Inspector looks back on 2018 and plans for 2019.

A pleasure to welcome Steve back again, and introduce him to our increasing membership.

Meetings start at 7.30pm, in the Community Centre (Drill Hall), Walkershaugh, Peebles

Guests are welcome: any small contribution to the refreshments will be appreciated.

Pub Meeting Wed 5th December

The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 5th December at 7.30pm.

The last meeting of the year.

Next year will be the association centenary. We will no doubt be having some discussions on how to mark the centenary year.

And there will be the usual beekeeping chat and advice.

All welcome.

Pub Meeting Wed 7th November

The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 7th November at 7.30pm.

If you haven’t made winter preparations for your hives it’s time to think about feeding, mouse guards and winter varroa treatment.

If you need advice on this or any other beekeeping topics there will be plenty of opinions on offer from the local association members.

If you are a potential new beekeeper – come along and find out what it’s all about.

All welcome.

Prof David Evans Talk Tue 30th October

Dr. Bodgit goes beekeeping: DIY for beekeepers.

Prof Evans is coming back on Tuesday 30th October: “Dr. Bodgit goes beekeeping: DIY for beekeepers”. David (aka “The Apiarist”) explains how to: “Make the stuff you can’t buy … that works better … with as little bloodshed as possible”

It’s hopefully both fun and informative. He’ll cover making hive components – but not hives – such as roofs, floors, clearer boards, crown boards, split boards etc. He’ll also cover foundationless frames, nucs, honey warming and bottling. We’ll see how much time is left but can cover other topics as well. He’ll bring examples of some of these things (if they’re not in use on his own hives). There will be a smattering of beekeeping info thrown in as well.

Venue: Community Centre, Peebles, 7.30 start.

 

Pub Meeting Wed 3rd October

The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 3rd October at 7.30pm.

It will be the usual mix of beekeeping chat, association business and maybe some plans for next years centenary.

All welcome.

Pub Meeting Wed Sept 5th

The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 5th September at 7.30pm.

Find out what has been happening locally and get answers to questions on honey harvesting and processing, autumn feeding, varroa treatments and anything else.

All welcome.