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The association has some essential equipment for loan but it is important that members return the equipment in a clean and fully working state. A deposit may be required for each piece of equipment borrowed which is returnable on completion of the loan. Item                         Extractor (3 units)Settling tankLightweight plastic uncapping tray                   Warming Cabinet   Heather Press          DisplayContinueContinue reading “Equipment loan”

Eileen MansellChairchair@meridianbeekeepers.com 07917 264269Richard SkinnerSecretary, HBKA Representativesecretarymeridianbees@gmail.com 07812 642970Sue BaileyTreasurertreasurer@meridianbeekeepers.comLouise EvansEducation and Training, Swanmore Apiary Managereducation@meridianbeekeepers.com07434 952900Denise SmithSocial secretary,Westend Apiary Managerwestend@meridianbeekeepers.com07525 753025Simon FitzjohnWebsitewebmaster@meridianbeekeepers.com07496 156157Steven FallowfieldMembership Secretarymembership@meridianbeekeepers.comNicky Kakkarnicolakakkar@hotmail.com07983 549551 Apiaries: Old Dairy House, Mayhill Lane, Swanmore, Hampshire, SO32 2QW West End allotments, Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HG

Title The Association shall be called the Meridian Beekeepers’ Association hereinafter referred to as the MBA or the Association. 2. Objective a. The Objectives of the MBA are to promote and encourage the craft of beekeeping in the community by means of education, information and co-operation. b. To encourage and foster the highest standards ofContinueContinue reading “Constitution”

Meridian’s shop has British wax foundation purchased by the association from Kemble Bees. Buying this high quality foundation in bulk means we are able to offer it for sale to members at a reduced cost. Wired British Standard National brood foundation is £1.60 per sheet and unwired National foundation (which can be used for superContinueContinue reading “Shop”

Moisture content in honey Ideally, honey should contain less than 17.8% water. If the moisture content is higher than 20%, it may ferment due to the presence of yeasts in the honey. Honey is hygroscopic and if it is not carefully stored in a sealed container it will absorb moisture from the air. The internationallyContinueContinue reading “Preparing Honey for Sale and Show”