Oh how I enjoy a beekeeping convention! There are 4 elements to a convention:- Lectures from National and International Speakers on the latest research involving honeybees, how they function, their diseases, pests and viruses, bumble and solitary bees in the environment Workshops, usually 2 hours, on every subject from making cosmetics and wax melts, toContinueContinue reading “Spring Convention – 2026”
Author Archives: Simon Fitzjohn
Yellow Legged Asian Hornets
Many beekeepers are actively supporting the NBU to find and eradicate nests. During the winter of 2025/26 we will be developing the strategies to systematically track and trace nests in the spring and summer of 2026Links to resources: – Current NBU Overview, – Latest sightings, – YLAH Fact Sheet. Interesting vidios: – NBU’s update onContinueContinue reading “Yellow Legged Asian Hornets”
Christmas Supper
7pm, Saturday, 6th December, 2025 Share a dish in our ‘American supper’ style gathering to celebrate, meet, eat, drink and maybe even talk about bees!
Testimonials
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THE BEGINNERS’ COURSE Would thoroughly recommend the course. Fantastic balance of theory and practical application, hands-on work and supporting stories! So knowledgeable and just so informative. Thank you! January 2023 You will be amazed at what you learn. An expert insight into keeping bees January 2023 A good overview of beekeeping-ContinueContinue reading “Testimonials”
Meridian Beekeepers’ Association 