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  • Protective Bags in which to keep your honey supers before and after extraction

    24 March 2023 10:26 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Last year we tried and tested a small number of honey super zipped bags in which the supers were kept before and after extraction. They proved very useful. Lorraine purchased them from Surrey Bees but was only able to obtain a small number.

    The topic of extraction came up at a recently held apiary management group and it was agreed that we should try and purchase more. They are now in stock and in addition to using them for the association they will be made available to members. If you would like to purchase some for your own honey crop they can be ordered via the online shop. They will cost you £4.65 each. A small price to pay to keep your honey safe and sound.

    Take me to the Online Shop   

  • Scottish Beekeepers Association Module Exams Scheduled for 18 March

    14 March 2023 19:11 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We are looking forward to hosting the Scottish Beekeepers Association  Module Examination on Saturday 18 March. candidates will make their way to the Bee Academy for a 10:00am start. They will be writing Modules One, Two, Six and Seven papers. 

    Many thanks to Neil Rutherford for helping to prepare Newbattle Beekeepers Association candidates with his weekly study Group sessions.


  • Can You Help Thomas Gfeller, a Swiss Beekeeper with his Treatment Free Beekeeping Survey?

    13 March 2023 11:07 | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    TREATMENT FREE BEEKEEPING SURVEY


    Thomas Gfeller, a Swiss beekeeper who has been treatment free for 15 years, is undertaking a survey for his diploma thesis in beekeeping.


    He writes:

    “I am looking for beekeepers who practise in some form a beekeeping without treatments against varroa mite. The survey is aimed to understand beekeeping practise, colony losses and beekeeping ethics. Also beekeepers who failed in their attempt to work treatment-free are very welcome to participate. It is important that this data can be collected and compared”.


    A copy of the survey can be downloaded here. 


    The survey is quite detailed, but your help will be appreciated by Thomas.


    Deadline for the submission of the questionnaire is March 31. 2023.

  • The 2023 AGM is Fast Approaching (2 April 2023) & the Closing Date for TMB Nominations is 19 March 2023

    13 March 2023 10:23 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    This message is for Members of Newbattle Beekeepers Association only

    Have you sent in your RSVP to advise if you will attend the AGM on 2 April 2023? The meeting will start at 13:00

    All members were sent an announcement email on 28 February which contains three RSVP options

    Yes - No - Maybe

    Please click on one of the buttons to indicate your intention to attend or not. If you are unsure, click the Maybe button.

    If you are intending to put yourself forward as a trustee for 2023 you only have 7 days to file your nomination paper. It requires three signatures, Your Proposer, Your Seconder and your own signature accepting the nomination

    Download a Nomination Form from the 2023 AGM Page of the Website 

  • Can you help Morgan Morrison, PhD student with her studies?

    11 March 2023 14:44 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Are you interested in helping to save important flower visiting insects all from the comfort of your garden?


    Morgan Morrison, is a PhD student at Royal Holloway, University of London. She is working on pollinator conservation and citizen intervention.

    She is looking for participants for her citizen science study ‘Optimow’. As a member of Newbattle Beekeepers Association your interests and existing knowledge could make you a great participant for her study. Morgan is looking to explore the best way you can mow your lawn to make your gardens a better place for important pollinating insects. The study will take 15-20 minutes a week, all from your garden in May.

    If you are interested in taking part you can sign up using the following link to the google form for more details and to register your interest?

    https://forms.gle/mhySH8vQ5zqn9eSB7  

    Any questions don’t hesitate to drop Morgan an email.
    Thanks in advance,
    Morgan Morrison

    Twitter: @morgsmorrison73

    Email: morganmowing2023@gmail.com 



    Please note: This email has been created for the study and is not her academic email. If you're apprehensive to click unknown links please google 'mark brown lab optimow'. This will provide you with information. 


  • Bumblebees Learn to Solve Puzzles by Watching Peers, Study Finds

    11 March 2023 14:30 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Seen recently on the BBC News App


    Read more about the study Here

  • Simon the Beekeeper - Closing Down Sale - Website Closes Midday Friday 3 March

    28 February 2023 15:35 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Take me to the Sale 


  • Don't put your bees at risk - Register on BeeBASE

    28 February 2023 12:18 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    BeeBase is a FREE online service provided by the National Bee Unit to help protect you and your fellow beekeepers from colony threatening pests and diseases

    Register Online today

    Click Here to Register

  • The March 2023 Edition of BeeCraft Magazine is Out Now & Available to Read Online

    25 February 2023 13:30 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Click Here to Read the March Edition

  • You Are What You Eat - A Blog Post (24 February) from David Evans (The Apiarist)

    25 February 2023 13:04 | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Site logo image The Apiarist

    You are what you eat

    David

    Feb 24 

    Synopsis : The science of identity ... how guard bees recognise nestmates, why drifting bees are accepted into other hives and why robbers are only sometimes rejected.   Introduction Honey bees are eusocial insects. The ’eu’ before social is derived from the Greek for ‘good’; these insects - not just honey bees - exhibit the highest […]

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