Saint Valentine is commonly known as the patron saint of love and romance. However, many people are not aware that he is also the patron saint of bees. The story of Saint Valentine and his association with bees dates back to the third century in Rome. At that time, beekeeping was a common practice, andContinue reading "St Valentines & Beekeeping"
Email Addresses
Meridian Committee Chair@meridianbeekeepers.com - Eileen Mansell Secretary@meridianbeekeepers.com - Simon Clark Treasurer@meridianbeekeepers.com - Sue Bailey Membership@meridianbeekeepers.com - TBC Education@meridianbeekeepers.com - Louise Evans Shop@meridianbeekeepers.com - Sue Bailey AHATCoordinator@meridianbeekeepers.com - Simon Fitzjohn Webmaster@meridianbeekeepers.com - Simon Fitzjohn Please feel free to message any of committee to ask a question.
Penn State Webinar Series
Beekeeping Around The World UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series. “Beekeeping Around the World” is designed for beekeepers, farmers and social insect enthusiasts. Webinars will take place from noon to 1 p.m. ThursdaysContinue reading "Penn State Webinar Series"
Get Ready Fireside Chats Starts Again
Join us on Monday the 8th of April for the very first of Meridian's Fireside Chats in 2024. By then it may have been warm enough for you to do your first inspection, but remember temperatures need to above 15 degrees, opening too early can impact on their growth over the whole season. Log inContinue reading "Get Ready Fireside Chats Starts Again"
Happy New Year 2024
The Meridan Committee and its Volunteers would like to wish all its members a happy new year and a successful beekeeping year ahead.
Meridian Beekeepers’ Association 