by DigitalEssence | Jul 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
The association has recently purchased a 12 frame electric extractor. The model is the Konigin 12 Frame Electric Radial Extractor supplied by Thornes. The instructions for use are available to download here. Konigin Extractors V2Download
by DigitalEssence | Nov 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Honey Market Stall 1st December Peeblesshire Beekeepers will be at the Peebles Eastgate Market on Saturday 1st December. We will be selling a selection of honey from the association hives and from other local beekeepers. All honey on sale is produced from the...
by DigitalEssence | Sep 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Just on my way into town the other day I noticed this pair of bumbleebees at the side of the road. I’m pretty sure they are white tailed bumblebees. The male is at the back and he should have some yellow on his face that I think I can just about make out. I...
by DigitalEssence | Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
There was success for PBKA beekeepers in the honey show classes at this years Royal Highland Show. Jim Bell and Peter Stevenson both won prizes in this years competition. (Peter selfishly only took photos of his own entries – sorry...
by DigitalEssence | May 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
PBKA was contacted about a “swarm” of bees in Rosetta Road Peebles last week. Several members went to investigate and it was quickly obvious to experienced beekeepers that the bees were not honeybees – but what were they? David Ferguson described the...
by DigitalEssence | Jul 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
There are plenty of jobs needing doing for the association apiary since the new nucs have arrived. Please contact Mandy if you are free to help out during the week. Peter will aim to do an association apiary inspection on Saturday weather permitting. More details...
