The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 6th February at 7.30pm.
A bit chilly for bees still but beekeepers can have a cosy evening in the pub.
There will be plenty to discuss about the upcoming centenary year and plans for the association colonies.
Bring along your questions, anecdotes and advice.
Everyone welcome.
Our Lead Bee Inspector looks back on 2018 and plans for 2019.
A pleasure to welcome Steve back again, and introduce him to our increasing membership.
Meetings start at 7.30pm, in the Community Centre (Drill Hall), Walkershaugh, Peebles
Guests are welcome: any small contribution to the refreshments will be appreciated.
Peeblesshire beekeepers will be holding their next beginners training course on Saturday 27th April.
For more details see the full post :- https://www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk/?p=1227
The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 5th December at 7.30pm.
The last meeting of the year.
Next year will be the association centenary. We will no doubt be having some discussions on how to mark the centenary year.
And there will be the usual beekeeping chat and advice.
All welcome.
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 hills and meadows of Peeblesshire, cold filtered to retain maximum flavour – a 100% local food product. There will tasting samples available.
The beekeepers themselves will be on hand if you want to know more about how honey is produced and the amazing creatures that create it.
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There was a very good turn out and a high standard of entries at this years honey show on Tuesday 27th November.
The judge was Alan Riach, the Scottish Beekeepers Association President.
Alan gave informative and amusing advice to the audience about the judging process as he carried out his duties.
The dreaded “dust” and the odd stray bubble were the downfall of a few entries but generally the exhibits were of a high standard.
There was good competition in most of the classes and prize certificates were awarded to a good number of different competitors.
The John Stoakley Memorial Cup was awarded to Jock Thomson and the Andrew Stewart Shield to Peter Stevenson.
RESULTS:-
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CLASS |
AWARD |
NAME |
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TWO 1LB JARS OF LIGHT HONEY |
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1 |
1st |
Jim Brown |
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1 |
2nd |
Chris Hastings and Bruce Watson |
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1 |
3rd |
Janet Dutch |
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TWO 1LB JARS OF MEDIUM HONEY |
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2 |
1st |
David Ferguson |
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2 |
2nd |
Jock Thomson |
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2 |
3rd |
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TWO 1LB JARS OF DARK HONEY |
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3 |
1st |
Jock Thomson |
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3 |
2nd |
Jim Brown |
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3 |
3rd |
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TWO 1LB JARS OF LING HEATHER HONEY |
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4 |
1st |
Jock Thomson |
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4 |
2nd |
David Ferguson |
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4 |
3rd |
Jim Brown |
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ONE SHALLOW BAR (ANY VARIETY) |
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6 |
1st |
Peter Stevenson |
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6 |
2nd |
Chris Hastings & Bruce Watson |
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6 |
3rd |
Jock Thomson |
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TWO JARS OF SET HONEY |
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7 |
Peter Stevenson |
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7 |
Peter Jack |
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7 |
David Ferguson |
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TWO PIECES CUT COMB HONEY |
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8 |
1st |
Pater Stevenson |
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8 |
2nd |
Richard Leeman |
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8 |
3rd |
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NOVICE CLASS: ONE 1LB JAR OF HONEY (ANY VARIETY) |
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9a |
1st |
Janet Dutch |
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9a |
2nd |
Linda Haldane |
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9a |
3rd |
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NOVICE CLASS: ONE PIECE CUT COMB HONEY (ANY WEIGHT) |
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9b |
1st |
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9b |
2nd |
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9b |
3rd |
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ONE PIECE OF BEESWAX (MIN WEIGHT 8OZ /225GM) |
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10 |
1st |
Peter Stevenson |
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10 |
2nd |
Jock Thomson |
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10 |
3rd |
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ONE BOTTLE MEAD IN CLEAR BOTTLE |
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11 |
1st |
Peter Stevenson |
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11 |
2nd |
David Ferguson |
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11 |
3rd |
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HONEY CAKE |
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12a |
1st |
Linda Haldane |
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12a |
2nd |
Chris Hastings and Bruce Watson |
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12a |
3rd |
Richard Leman |
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PHOTOGRAPH (6” X 4”) |
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12b |
1st |
David Ferguson |
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12b |
2nd |
Linda Haldane |
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12b |
3rd |
Jock Thomson |
All entries must be in the hall by 7pm and should not bear any distinguishing marks.
Judging starts at 7.30pm, in the Community Centre (Drill Hall), Walkershaugh, Peebles.
The Association has one frame display case, which can be borrowed for the event – you’ll need to book it in advance from Mandy.
Alan is particularly good at explaining the quality and preparation of honey, so this is a an enjoyable learning experience for all. Although, sadly, Alan is usually the only one who gets to taste all the honeys.
So look out your best jars, combs, cakes and photos – and we’ll see you there.
The local beekeepers will be meeting in the back bar of the Neidpath Inn Peebles on Wednesday 7th November at 7.30pm.
If you haven’t made winter preparations for your hives it’s time to think about feeding, mouse guards and winter varroa treatment.
If you need advice on this or any other beekeeping topics there will be plenty of opinions on offer from the local association members.
If you are a potential new beekeeper – come along and find out what it’s all about.
All welcome.
Dr. Bodgit goes beekeeping: DIY for beekeepers.
Prof Evans is coming back on Tuesday 30th October: “Dr. Bodgit goes beekeeping: DIY for beekeepers”. David (aka “The Apiarist”) explains how to: “Make the stuff you can’t buy … that works better … with as little bloodshed as possible”
It’s hopefully both fun and informative. He’ll cover making hive components – but not hives – such as roofs, floors, clearer boards, crown boards, split boards etc. He’ll also cover foundationless frames, nucs, honey warming and bottling. We’ll see how much time is left but can cover other topics as well. He’ll bring examples of some of these things (if they’re not in use on his own hives). There will be a smattering of beekeeping info thrown in as well.
Venue: Community Centre, Peebles, 7.30 start.
Peeblesshire Beekeepers will be at the Peebles Eastgate Market on Saturday 20th October.
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 hills and meadows of Peeblesshire, cold filtered to retain maximum flavour – a 100% local food product. There will tasting samples available.
The beekeepers themselves will be on hand if you want to know more about how honey is produced and the amazing creatures that create it.
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