Learning Beekeeping Practical Day
Saturday 22nd April
Manor Village Hall: Time TBC
https://goo.gl/maps/U1cwcEFEQ9R4FAD58
Full course details:- https://www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk/?page_id=534
Beekeeping: a course for beginners 2023.
Wanting to start beekeeping? Make sure you’re well-informed before you start, and avoid costly mistakes. Peeblesshire Beekeepers have been running beginners’ courses for 10 years.
Our course is partly online via Zoom (for talks on the theory) and partly practical. There’s a supervised practical day (learning to assemble a hive parts, handle bees, light the smoker etc) and throughout the year there are regular supervised visits to an apiary to enhance your skills and give you confidence.
The first talk is on 15th March, and there’s one a week, till our practical day on 22nd April. Then until March 2024, there are apiary visits to attend, so that you can participate in a whole beekeeping year.
The cost for the course is £35: this includes the talks, the practical day, demonstrations at the apiary (we can lend a beesuit): as well as one year’s membership of the Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association. Membership gives you access to advice and help, our winter talks, loan of some beekeeping equipment, and – if you’re ready to get started – the purchase of one of our small starter colonies (or “nucs”) of local bees at less than a commercial price.
For registration and payment options: https://www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk/?page_id=1591
Secretary: for further information: , or 07563 185 993.
PBKA AGM 2022
Peeblesshire Beekeepers Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 29 March 2022
7.30pm Community Centre (Drill Hall), Walkershaugh, Peebles
DRAFT AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence
Apologies:
Present:.
2. Minutes of the 2021 AGM
3. Matters arising from minutes
4. Secretary’s Report
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Subscriptions
7. Election of Office Bearers
All offices are open for election
8 AOCB
PBKA Talk Mark Barnett 1st April 7.30pm
Mapping honey bee health and genetic diversity.
Our next talk will be on Thursday 1st April at 7.30pm : Dr Mark Barnett from Roslin Institute will talk about “Mapping honey bee health and genetic diversity“
The talk will be via Zoom, an invitation will be sent to members by email.
Dr Barnett’s research projects have investigated not just honeybee genetics (in particular that of the dark bee), but also the microbial life within and on honeybees, which affect their life and health.
You can read an interview with him here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/roslin/news-events/meet-our-scientists/dr-mark-barnett
If you haven’t yet received your invite or need help with Zoom meetings contact Peter.
PBKA AGM 2021
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.
PBKA Talk Fiona Highet SASA 7th October 7.30pm
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.
PBKA Virtual Pub Meeting 3rd June 7.30pm
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.
Learning Beekeeping Recordings
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!
Learning Beekeeping old style
Swarm Collection Notes
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!
PBKA on You Tube
Peeblesshire beekeepers are now on You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKR1FewiA7zitjZl1GrYUw
Or search YouTube for “Peebles Beekeepers”
