Watch this short film to see the fascinating behaviour of guard bees. They move forward to ‘greet’ incoming bees (or possibly other insects like wasps) and very quickly, make a decision about whether the newcomer is friend or foe. Friends are allowed to pass and others are quickly repelled. What is going on bottom right?ContinueContinue reading “If you’re not on the list, you’re not coming in!”
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Hampshire Beekeepers’ Honey Show
The Hampshire Beekeepers’ Association Honey Show 2022 will be held at The Great Hall, Winchester on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October. The 13th-century aisled hall was once part of Winchester Castle built by William the Conqueror. The 750 year old Round Table dominating the Hall has been linked to the ancient legends of KingContinueContinue reading “Hampshire Beekeepers’ Honey Show”
Our bees’ favourite forage
Loaded with pollen from an open-flowered rose This page describes the forage bees in the Meridian area are likely to be working each month of the beekeeping season. It’s by no means an exhaustive list but is designed to help if you’re swatting for the basic assessment. You’ll be asked to name what forage isContinueContinue reading “Our bees’ favourite forage”
Meridian Newsletter Archive
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Hampshire Beekeepers’ Library Service
History The Library was founded in 1884 with just 25 items listed in the catalogue. It was keenly used and quickly prospered thanks to new acquisitions, bequests and donations. In 1961, in recognition of great service to the Hampshire Association, the library became The H.P. Young Memorial Library. Later, with the permanent loan of FrankContinueContinue reading “Hampshire Beekeepers’ Library Service”
Meridian Beekeepers’ Association 