by DigitalEssence | Jul 25, 2019 | Apiary Visits, Association Apiary
David and Wilma visited the association apiary to check on the Amm bees Here is Davids summary:- Wilma and I did our impression of melting tomatoes at Barns! The first apidea, number 3, has black queen and she is ok, building up nicely. We transferred the mini hive...
by DigitalEssence | Jul 19, 2019 | Association Apiary, Meetings
Despite the rain and inspecting bees under brollies, 9 of us gathered today. Hive 2 – as it had a recently hatched virgin queen we didn’t disturb it. Hive 3 – lots of eggs and sealed brood, top super light, 1st super 1/3rd full. No sign of swarming. Hive 4 – added 2nd...
by DigitalEssence | Jul 17, 2019 | Apiary Visits, Association Apiary, Events, Meetings
17th July 2019 1.30pm (Provisional) Leader: David Ferguson Exact date and time will be confirmed by email. Please contact Mandy Tel: 01721 720563 Mob: 07563 185993 beforehand for details so you can be notified of any changes to the schedule due to weather or other...
by DigitalEssence | Jul 7, 2019 | Apiary Visits, Association Apiary, Meetings
7th July 2019 1.30pm (Provisional) Leader: Jim Bell Exact date and time will be confirmed by email. Please contact Mandy Tel: 01721 720563 Mob: 07563 185993 beforehand for details so you can be notified of any changes to the schedule due to weather or other...
by DigitalEssence | Jul 3, 2019 | Events, Meetings
The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 3rd July at 7.30pm. So come along and find out how the season is going with other beekeepers. There will be news and updates on the association apiary, the centenary events,...
by DigitalEssence | Jun 30, 2019 | Apiary Visits, Association Apiary
Wilma and Linda led the apiary inspection on 28th June. Here is Wilma’s report with thanks to Janet for keeping notes. Hive 2: queen seen and put into bottom brood box. Charged q cell, frame removed and put into queenless hive 3. Brood frames from top brood box...
