The Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association AGM was held over Zoom on Wed 24th March 2021
The meeting was recorded and can be viewed at:-
Passcode: .oVK&47W
Draft minutes are available here as well as the secretaries and treasurers reports.
Honey bee pests and diseases
Our first winter talk will be on Wednesday 7th October at 7.30: Fiona Highet from SASA will talk about “Honey bee pests and diseases” – and will give us the latest information on these across Scotland. Make a note in your calendar – the talk will be via Zoom, an invitation will be sent to members by email.
Most of you will remember Fiona’s last talk – lots of useful information, a very knowledgeable lively talk followed by a lively discussion session. SASA Scientists provide an essential service to everyone in the farming industry – read about their role in working for bees and beekeepers here:: https://www.sasa.gov.uk/diagnostics/entomology
If you haven’t yet received your invite or need help with Zoom meetings contact Peter.
We’ll be meeting up again this month by Zoom video conferencing at our usual date and time – the first Wednesday of the month – 6th May at 7.30pm.
The format will be the usual mix of association business, news from the association apiary, beekeeping advice (given and received), gossip and general chit chat.
Beginners, regulars and anyone else are very welcome.
A meeting invitation will be sent by email. Please contact Peter if you need the details.
2021
Topic: Beekeeping Beginners Session 2
Date: May 29, 2021
Passcode: K4.Qj=i$
Topic: Beekeeping Beginners Session 1
Date: Apr 17, 2021
Passcode: v@KB63qa
2020
Topic: Learning Beekeeping Sep 17
Start Time : Sep 17, 2020 07:25 PM
Password: 8n=Tij+2
Topic: Learning Beekepping
Start Time : Aug 13, 2020 07:25 PM
Password: QxH0K?14
Topic: Learning Beekeeping 16th July
Start Time : Jul 16, 2020 07:22 PM
Password: 0q#30$0V
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Date: Jun 18, 2020 07:21 PM London
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/z_xbPp_g3GdObJHj6kD_VqRmT8PPeaa82nIY_vcLn0wmVrNJX6m5zaQirBe9Q398
Password: 7U*.!9#3
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Date: Jun 11 2020 07:21 PM London
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/w5J5AL7w5GJJZJXox0TAQqsmHtTueaa82nBLrvNYnUkNw70NjEsCOCaHgWLa9a57
Password: 5Q!9@=*$
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Date: Jun 4, 2020 07:21 PM London
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/3clOFZvx7WpJftbs1Rztc_Q8D5zuaaa80yIXrKcJzRxrd54WlfmSmHGbRdIDivj5
Password: 3V!g#n!p
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Date: May 28, 2020 07:14 PM London
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/ystEJJ7R-1JIftbntBjwdaUoPJiiX6a8hCAdr_ZYmhp2H9jRZtOtQYmNY0_5aQgP
Password: 1W?^jK60
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Date: May 21, 2020 07:14 PM London
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/xsZkF6H63GdIYI3j72bxUKoqQaL5T6a81yFK_KYNxUoekhQLJdFsz-96O_27Q-WI
Password: 6d=t479y
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Start Time : May 14, 2020 07:19 PM
Meeting Recording:
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/we4qM7zd53FIWaOQsGCGUIJ7Qbr4T6a8g3VL-fAIzkZOCb6epee2PGG5MmszSwSb
Access Password: 5J*&4I2G
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Start Time : May 7, 2020 07:19 PM
Meeting Recording:
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/28ZLcYPtpzlIX6v2zRyOeJ8sFbXYX6a813cW_fBZmEylgWyB15OUqiJI_HkGCZnc
Access Password: 7u+cj$29
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Start Time : Apr 30, 2020 06:54 PM
Meeting Recording:
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/uN5zdLLi6X9IeqfN8Bv6a5AKT4Smeaa81yNNqPoEzZqzyOKXrXqMNfi37cK878c
Access Password: 5O!!?9*@
Topic: Learning Beekeeping
Start Time : Apr 23, 2020 07:03 PM
Meeting Recording:
https://ukri.zoom.us/rec/share/yOAuH5ff_0hOW6_88nuDBJ5xB7r5eaa8gSBKq_MMzB6Lhhhc49ImbC8ZWJjyipAV
Access Password: 4W$a3#7!
Swarm collecting kit
Are they REALLY honeybees?
FIND OUT WHERE IT IS, AND AT WHAT HEIGHT.
Has it been there long?
PPE:
Clean beesuit, gloves (including disposable over-gloves), wellies (protect ankles fully, bees that are hungry can get ratty).
Mobile phone (with What3Words App, learn how to use it.) In case you need help.
Smoker, fuel and lighter/matches
Fine water spray (to keep them in place till you get everything ready)
Bottle with clean water (for spray, and to make up syrup)
Sugar in lidded jar/bottle (to make up syrup to go on drawn comb if a hungry swarm)
Frame(s) – preferably with drawn comb
Plastic bags
Bin bag
Dustpan and brush (with very soft bristles)
Container: skep, hive, nuc box, box with only 1 small entrance hole, board that fits under the box/skep
Cloths – large enough to cover box/skep/hive
For hive or nuc box: queen excluder (to prevent the queen from leaving for a few days)
Strap for hive/nuc box
Spray scent/unwanted perfume (to mask queen scent after removal)
Fly spray (if swarm is indoors, to kill any you couldn’t catch)
A Notice to post – bees, danger, keep clear. Beekeeper on way.
Ladder??
Another beekeeper if possible!
Peeblesshire beekeepers are now on You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKR1FewiA7zitjZl1GrYUw
Or search YouTube for “Peebles Beekeepers”
After our foray into the world of Zoom video meetings in place of the monthly pub meeting last month, and our successful Beginning Beekeeping weekly sessions, we’ll be meeting up again this month by video at our usual date and time – the first Wednesday of the month – 6th May at 7.30pm.
The format will be the usual mix of association business, news from the association apiary, beekeeping advice (given and received), gossip and general chit chat.
Beginners, regulars and anyone else are very welcome.
A meeting invitation will be sent by email. Please contact Peter if you need the details.
Hope to see you there.
Swarming
Thursday 30th April 7.30pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 945-4233-4493
Contact Peter Stevenson to receive an invitation and session password
More info at https://www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk/?p=1504
Managing the honey bee colony
Thursday 23rd April 7.30pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 945-4233-4493
Contact Peter Stevenson to receive an invitation and session password
More info at https://www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk/?p=1504
The next session will be Thursday 23rd April at 7.30pm
Managing the honey bee colony
https://www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk/?p=1519
Please Note the new meeting ID
Zoom Meeting ID: 945-4233-4493
Contact Peter Stevenson to receive an invitation and session password