Richard describes Meridian’s first, very productive meeting of 2023 where plenty of fun was had by all. First meeting of 2023.
Louise reflects on the highs and lows of her beekeeping in 2022 and in the process, explains some useful manipulations. Louise: reflections on 2022.
Richard Skinner describes collecting and hiving his first swarm and the progress of his new colony so far. Richard
Denise Smith writes about progress at our West End apiary and recent successes with Bailey Comb changes in Spring 2022. Denise
Louise Evans writes about the Meridian event on 3 April. Members gathered to prepare equipment for the upcoming season. Preparation day
Colin Bowsher writes about his dear friend Scott Peters who died earlier this year and their many beekeeping adventures. There’s also a lovely piece from Scott’s daughter Sharon. Scott Peters
Meridian members Steve Fallowfield and Mike Roberts describe their first attempt at candle making. Steve and Mike
Robin Sergi talks about Mentoring and the personal benefits he gets from doing it. Robin on mentoring.
Lisa describes a swarm hiving that didn’t go well proving that when things start going wrong, they keep going wrong! Lisa
Louise Evans talks us through the best and worst of her colonies in 2020 and in the process, passes on some useful tips. There’s a couple of surprising meteorological statistics in there too! Louise
Lisa Rooke takes steps to create a chemical-free pollinator paradise in her new garden and describes some of the wildflowers she’s planted there. Lisa
Rebecca Wright tells us about her candle-making journey so far and the Christmas presents she made with sister Sally. Becky
Howard Towl writes about the relationship between Honey and Veganism and questions some of the Vegan’s Society’s assertions. Honey and veganism
Charlie Mallindine writes to tell us how a warrior queen may be the remedy for a worker-laying dystopia. Charlie
New Meridian member Richard Skinner writes to introduce himself and describes his path into beekeeping. Richard
New member James Savage describes what happened when he moved his first hive, but its all right now! James
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