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Well what a lot is planned for the new year.

13th May : Jurassic Coast Wild Exhibition at Weymouth College Sports Hall. It is about Ants mainly but as beekeepers anything in the insect world is probably of interest.

4th June : Thomas Hardy Fair. Always an interesting day in Dorchester. Come along and see us Skep making - we may even finish the one we started last year!

15th July : BeeFest in Poundbury. A fun event. Watch this space and their website for more details.

July some time : Warmwell Village Fete.

August some time : Sunflower trail

September 2nd-3rd : Dorset County Show including the Honey Show

Watch this space for further updates.

We have a "For Sale" page which has proved very successful. In fact it is so successful the item which I advertised yesterday has already gone! Perhaps this can act as a reminder. Now is a good time to go through all your equipment, clean it and see what you still need. This is an ideal opportunity to sort it all out and what you do not need can be moved on to someone who does need it.

Whilst I have your attention a reminder of the honey survey. In an attempt to get a fuller picture based on facts rather than hearsay the BBKA is conducting a survey on honey yields. The survey is available from this link. it is available from now to the 25th October. Do respond. It also asks a couple of questions on training requirements. If you are still extracting then you still have a month to do the survey.

Even more whilst I have your attention do not forget that membership renewals are now due. The form is here from where it can be easily downloaded and processed. For those who prefer pdf format that is available here.