Author Archives: Meridian Beekeepers’ Association

Being furloughed from work presented the ideal opportunity to start keeping bees – something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time, but I had no idea where to start. A neighbour, a Meridian member, kindly offered to teach me the intricacies of the art. A paced and measured experience followed – beginning in theContinueContinue reading “James”

Anaphylaxis This document is an overview of Anaphylactic symptoms and first aid. It could be used as the basis for a public notice to be displayed near an apiary during a public event.   Overview Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to a trigger such as an insect sting. It’s also known asContinueContinue reading “Anaphylasis”

MBAHBKABBKABDIFull£11.00£5.00£21.00£2.00£39.00School£11.00£5.00£21.00£2.00£39.00Partner£4.50Nil£13.50No£18.00Junior£7.50Nil£9.50Yes£17.00Associate£12.00£5.00NilNo£17.00HonoraryFreeFreeFreeYesFreePartner and Associate members do not benefit from public liability insurance or receive BBKA News. For further details of the BBKA classes and benefits of membership please go to https://www.bbka.org.uk/classes-and-benefits Bee Disease Insurance The minimum payable by each Member Association to BDI Ltd as a condition of membership is a subscription of £2 per annumContinueContinue reading “Classes of Membership and Fees”

BBKA Guide to Beekeeping This is the only book for beginners endorsed by the BBKA. It’s enjoyable and easy to read, has clear photography and illustrations and is the definitive text for the basic assessment. The BBKA Guide to Beekeeping introduces the reader to the craft and includes sections on the workings of the colony,ContinueContinue reading “Reading and links to trusted sources”

You can see more pictures from the practical day by clicking here. Apiary meeting, Swanmore, Friday 11 June 2021 Apiary meeting, Swanmore, Friday 11 June 2021 Meadow creation event at West End apiary, Saturday 24 April 2021 Meridian beekeepers at Swanmore apiary