Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association

Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association

Association Apairy Visit Sunday 15th

I’m planning to visit the association apiary this weekend to check varroa and fondant.

At least one of our new members has asked to come along for a look around – so I’ll make it an open invitation if anyone else is interested in coming along.

I intend to be there for 1.30pm. If you are planning to come along, please email me so that I can get in touch if I decide to postpone. The weather forecast is not good for the next couple of days but the weekend looks ok at the moment. I’ll email on Sunday morning if there’s a change of plan.

Let me know as well if you don’t know where to go, can offer a lift, or would like a lift.

Cheers,

Peter.

PBKA Pub Meeting 4th January 2017

Happy New Year.

Maybe you are keen to start beekeeping and don’t know where to start.

Maybe you’re and old hand and want to pass on your ancient wisdom.

Or maybe you’re like most of us and are nosy to find out what our fellow beekeepers have been up to, get some new ideas, share anecdotes and have a bit craic about bees and beekeeping.

So make a New Year resolution to come along to the monthly PBKA pub meeting.

The meetings are at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.

PBKA Pub Meeting 7th December

An informal chat about what’s happening at the association apiary, and beekeeping in general.

If you have any ideas for the association or questions about bees and beekeeping this is a great way to get information from other beekeepers.

The meetings are at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.

Honey Show Results

Very many thanks to all those who brought in an entry for the Honey Show – an excellent turn out, despite it being such a poor summer.

Congratulations to all for such high standards – and we look forward to an even better turn out next year.

Several classes had no entries – mead, novice classes and sections – so we’ll be encouraging members to learn how to obtain quality hive products to boost the overall number of entries.

And of course especial thanks to our Honey Judge, Alan Riach: his comments are always helpful and instructive, he keeps us on our toes, and ensures the high quality of local produce is kept up.

Results: – 2016honeyshow-results

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PBKA Pub Meeting 2nd November

An informal chat about what’s happening at the association apiary, and beekeeping in general.

If you have any ideas for the association or questions about bees and beekeeping this is a great way to get information from other beekeepers.

The meetings are at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.

PBKA Pub Meeting 5th October

An informal chat about what’s happening at the association apiary, and beekeeping in general.

If you have any ideas for the association or questions about bees and beekeeping this is a great way to get information from other beekeepers.

The meetings are at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.

Winter Programme Notice

Programme

October  25 Charlie Irwin: Use of nuclei and queen introduction

November 29 Honey Show

January 31st Fiona Highet from SASA: the role of the Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture in Beekeeping.

February 28 (To be confirmed) Phil MacAnespie: A-Z of swarming

February: to be confirmed – joint meeting with Caddonfoot BKA on hive products.

March 28  AGM

We also hope to arrange a couple of training sessions on (eg) queen rearing/increase/intermediate beekeeping.

The Association has some honey jars with white plastic lids for sale: £29.40 per pack 72, or £5.00 per dozen. Please contact Secretary.

PBKA Pub Meeting 7th September

An informal chat about what’s happening at the association apiary, and beekeeping in general.

If you have any ideas for the association or questions about bees and beekeeping this is a great way to get information from other beekeepers.

The meetings are at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn in Peebles.