Author Archives: Simon Fitzjohn

Thank you for your interest in joining Meridian Beekeepers Association To allow us to provide you with the best response to your enquiry please complete the form as fully as possible. Once you have completed and submitted the form we will contact you as soon as possible and, based on the information you have provided,ContinueContinue reading “Membership Enquiry”

After many wasted hours over the last four years trying to get clean wax I finally watched Louise’s video (Processing Wax) and I’m really chuffed with my 1.3kg block ready for trading-in for foundation. The juice cartons were used to hold crushed comb and helped keep the mess under control as they tolerate the highContinueContinue reading “Sticky Comb”

Some of the cleared meridian honey spun at the honey spinning workshop. 6 Meridian members attended at Louise’s house. Everyone had a go at uncapping and no one lost a finger – result!Much discussion in the group about the process and how to make it faster, as well as keeping everything clean. It is aContinueContinue reading “Spinning Honey”

EUROPEAN FOUL BROOD ALERTAnother outbreak of EFB in Hampshire signals a heightened need for greater vigilance. – See email to all members for further advice. – Ensure you are registered with BeeBase. – Rethink your biosecurity practices regarding cleaning equipment and clothing. – Update your ability to confidently identify EFB. Click here for BeeBase leaflet.ContinueContinue reading “Foul Brood Alert”