by DigitalEssence | Mar 28, 2020 | Events, Meetings
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...
by DigitalEssence | Mar 21, 2020 | Meetings
Dear PBKA Members: The AGM and the forthcoming pub meeting will be cancelled, but Peter Stevenson is investigating the feasibility of an online pub meeting on 1st April. . We hope it may even be possible to set up an online beginners course. If any members have...
by DigitalEssence | Mar 4, 2020 | Events, Meetings
The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 4th March at 7.30pm. After a horrible wet February hopefully the bees will get some respite this month. Some mild air and sunshine should kick start the beekeeping season....
by DigitalEssence | Feb 25, 2020 | Events, Meetings
Tuesday 25th February Venue: Community Centre (Drill Hall) Peebles 7.30pm Time: 7.30pm John Durkacz: on bee populations, native and imported John has been a beekeeper for many years, and has a huge knowledge of things bee-related. He was one of the initiators and...
by DigitalEssence | Feb 5, 2020 | Association Apiary, Events, Meetings
The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 5th February at 7.30pm. The new season will be underway soon with the first flowering bulbs showing already. There will be association news, advice, tips and chit-chat on...
by DigitalEssence | Jan 28, 2020 | Events, Meetings
Tuesday 28th January Venue: Manor Village Hall Location Map Time: 7.30pm Kate Atchley: beeswax and beyond, with Shani Sedgwick on making beeswax wraps An interactive presentation about beeswax – its recovery, cleaning and uses with some advice on candle making, and on...