Hopefully swarming is (mostly) over for this year and any newly mated queens are coming into lay. There is good forage around for the bees if the weather holds up.
Time to think about harvesting honey and treating for varroa.
If you need advice on these things, or anything else bee related, come along for a chat on Wednesday 2nd August at 7.30pm in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.
July is often when a local honey crop can be had in the Peebles area. Lime trees will be flowering this month and hopefully providing the bees with good forage.
Keep up to date with the local beekeepers and find out how the season is going.
Some Association nucs have gone to new homes and other colonies may need temporary or permanent homes.
The native bee project is under way.
Lots to discuss on Wednesday 5th July at 7.30pm in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.
An informal get together of the Peeblesshire beekeepers association.
A very dry and sometimes very warm spring so far.
Bees are doing well – sometimes a bit too well – quite a few swarms have been reported. Not all have been honeybees.
Come along for the usual beekeeping chat Wednesday 7th June at 7.30pm in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.
All welcome.
We aim to visit the Association Apiary weekly on a Sunday from 2pm to 4pm – weather permitting.
If we need to cancel due to the weather, Mandy will email by 11am, so please check your emails.
Sessions will be led by an experienced beekeeper.
This session will be a joint meeting with West Linton Beekeepers led by David and possibly Dave Stokes (WLBKA).
Beginner beekeepers are encouraged to come along to learn practical skills.
Car share if you can as parking is limited, you can let Mandy know if you need or can offer a lift, or if you need directions.
If you need to borrow a beesuit for the visit please contact Mandy – we have some available, and even 2 child size suits.
We usually have refreshments after apiary meetings, so please bring something along; guests are welcome too.
If you are able to come along and be the lead or assistant beekeeper for one of these sessions, please contact Mandy as soon as possible so she can work out the rota for the rest of the summer. Guest demonstrators also welcome!
We aim to visit the Association Apiary weekly on a Sunday from 2pm to 4pm – weather permitting.
If we need to cancel due to the weather, Mandy will email by 11am, so please check your emails.
Sessions will be led by an experienced beekeeper.
This session will be led by Peter and Helen
Beginner beekeepers are encouraged to come along to learn practical skills.
Car share if you can as parking is limited, you can let Mandy know if you need or can offer a lift, or if you need directions.
If you need to borrow a beesuit for the visit please contact Mandy – we have some available, and even 2 child size suits.
We usually have refreshments after apiary meetings, so please bring something along; guests are welcome too.
If you are able to come along and be the lead or assistant beekeeper for one of these sessions, please contact Mandy as soon as possible so she can work out the rota for the rest of the summer. Guest demonstrators also welcome!
We aim to visit the Association Apiary weekly on a Sunday from 2pm to 4pm – weather permitting.
If we need to cancel due to the weather, Mandy will email by 11am, so please check your emails.
Sessions will be led by an experienced beekeeper.
This session will be led by Mandy and Janet
Beginner beekeepers are encouraged to come along to learn practical skills.
Car share if you can as parking is limited, you can let Mandy know if you need or can offer a lift, or if you need directions.
If you need to borrow a beesuit for the visit please contact Mandy – we have some available, and even 2 child size suits.
We usually have refreshments after apiary meetings, so please bring something along; guests are welcome too.
If you are able to come along and be the lead or assistant beekeeper for one of these sessions, please contact Mandy as soon as possible so she can work out the rota for the rest of the summer. Guest demonstrators also welcome!
We aim to visit the Association Apiary weekly on a Sunday from 2pm to 4pm – weather permitting.
If we need to cancel due to the weather, Mandy will email by 11am, so please check your emails.
Sessions will be led by an experienced beekeeper. This session will be led by David and Mandy
Beginner beekeepers are encouraged to come along to learn practical skills.
Car share if you can as parking is limited, you can let Mandy know if you need or can offer a lift, or if you need directions.
If you need to borrow a beesuit for the visit please contact Mandy – we have some available, and even 2 child size suits.
We usually have refreshments after apiary meetings, so please bring something along; guests are welcome too.
If you are able to come along and be the lead or assistant beekeeper for one of these sessions, please contact Mandy as soon as possible so she can work out the rota for the rest of the summer. Guest demonstrators also welcome!
An informal get together of the Peeblesshire beekeepers association.
The beekeeping season is in full swing. Worried about swarming? Hoping for a honey crop? Don’t know where to start?
Come along and chat to local beekeepers for advice, questions, reassurance and gossip. Wednesday 3rd May at 7.30pm in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.
An informal get together of the Peeblesshire beekeepers association.
Colonies will be building up, bees will be foraging, inspections will be underway and beekeepers will be getting excited!
Come along and find out more on Wednesday 5th April at 7.30pm in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.
Bees
PBKA AGM
Date: Tuesday March 28
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Peebles Community Centre (Drill Hall)