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OK so we are not even into December as I type this but that does not mean we are not thinking of jolly.

This Monday 2nd December is our Xmas do at the Colliton Club in Dorchester from 7pm to 9pm. There were more details in the November news letter but in case you do not read the newsletter or you have a short memory I thought you might like a reminder.

At the social there will be a light hearted quiz as well as a sausage and chips supper with a meat option for carnivores!

Look forward to seeing you there.

Stephen

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Not a day to be out in the apiary. By this time of year your hive should be well protected against all that the winter may throw at it. Have you:

  • Hefted your hive to check for stores
  • Removed any varroa treatment - many only work when it is warm.
  • Lashed your hive together so that if it falls over it can be picked up easily
  • Placed a large concrete block on the roof to prevent it being blown over
  • Browsed our "For Sale"page - I have added more items today.
  • Browsed the supplier catalogues with ideas for Xmas presents for you.
  • Looked at the BBKA reading list for exams for reading suggestions
  • Looked at the BBKA exams and see what you might like to tackle next year
  • Looked at the BeeInfo pages on this site to brush up your knowledge

Published on Leave a comment on Just a few reminders

Just a few reminders of upcoming events and happenings.

Christmas Social: This will be at the Colliton Club in Dorchester on Monday 2nd December 7.00pm - 9.00pm. We will be having a light-hearted Quiz and partaking of sausage & chips (vegetarian options available).

Membership: That is due for renewal if you have not already done so.

January Social: This will be 22nd January at 7:00 at the Colliton Club. Always a good chance to meet beekeepers and discuss all sorts of things - even beekeeping.

BeeInfo: I have been adding new pages to the BeeInfo area of the website and the front end menu was becoming more difficult to navigate. I have now changed it for a collapsible menu. Just click on a triangle to unfold that section of the menu then click on the underlined page to get to the information. Give it a try and let me know what you think. I am open to suggestions.

Beginners: If you are interested in bees - and that includes those thinking of keeping bees as well as those who simply want to know more of nature - then there is a Beginners' course being held in Dorchester in March. There are more details here. As a build up to this I am adding some pages for beginners on the BeeInfo section of the website. Those attending the course will not only get an excellent grounding in what is involved in keeping bees but will also get several opportunities to look in a hive and handle bees.

Honey Adulteration: An excellent article in the Guardian the other day. Have a read here.

Feedback: Any suggestions as to how we could improve this site then contact me, Stephen, the webmaster.