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 highContinue reading "Sticky Comb"
Spinning Honey
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 aContinue reading "Spinning Honey"
Foul Brood Alert
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.Continue reading "Foul Brood Alert"
Bee Inspector Contact Details
"Beekeepers are legally obligated to report any suspected diseased colonies under the Bee Diseases and Pests Control Order 2006 (as amended)."Click here for information to identify European Foulbrood and other diseases.Bee inspector contact details: Regional Inspector: Daniel Etheridge, Email: daniel.etheridge@apha.gov.uk Mobile No: 07979 119376 Seasonal Bee Inspector, Krysia Watson Email: krysia.watson@apha.gov.uk Mobile: 07500911157
Margaret Johnson
In memory of Margaret Johnson – A personal memoir On 25th April 2024, Terry Lacey, Catherine and Charles Pardoe, Jane Reidy, Colin Bowsher and I attended the funeral of Margaret Johnson. Margaret was one of the founder members of Meridian, along with her husband Alan. Margaret took up beekeeping when they first moved to Dean,Continue reading "Margaret Johnson"
Meridian Beekeepers’ Association 