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Some of the participants in the practical training day Our ‘drop in’ practical training day was held at the Botley Centre on Saturday 23 April. There were topics designed to appeal to newer beekeepers as well as other subjects for those with more experience. The idea was that members could drop in for the topicsContinueContinue reading “Practical training day”

Monday, April 04, 2022LouiseTonyMonday, April 18, 2022DeniseNickyMonday, May 02, 2022LouiseRichard SMonday, May 16, 2022TonyDeniseMonday, May 30, 2022TonyNickyMonday, June 13, 2022LouiseRichard SMonday, June 27, 2022DeniseLouiseMonday, July 11, 2022LouiseNickyMonday, July 25, 2022Robin SRichard SMonday, August 08, 2022DeniseRobin SMonday, August 22, 2022Robin SHowardMonday, September 05, 2022DeniseRichard SMonday, September 19, 2022Robin SNickyMonday, October 03, 2022LouiseRobin SDates and hosts forContinueContinue reading “Fireside chats”

Bee Disease Insurance Limited (BDI) provides insurance for the replacement of beekeeping equipment should it have to be destroyed due to an incidence of a notifiable disease such as European or American Foul Brood. Public and product liability insurance is also provided through your membership via other policies. Registered, Partner, Honorary and Junior members areContinueContinue reading “Bee Disease Insurance”

Healthy bees are happy bees! Meridian and Meon Valley Beekeepers’ are pleased to invite you to our joint venture, Bee Health Day on Saturday 29 April between 10.30 and 15.45 at Warnford Village Hall, SO32 3LB. The aim of the day is to improve our skills so we can keep our bees healthier. There’ll beContinueContinue reading “Bee health day”

Don’t panic! Most bees will show a few spores when tested. Nosema needs controlling and here are a few simple things you can do to give your bees the best start in spring. ● Replace the brood box, floor and crown board with clean sterilised kit. ● Give your bees new foundation. You can undertakeContinueContinue reading “Practical treatment for mild Nosema”