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November
A FDBKA member came across this house whilst out walking near Beachy Head in Sussex. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes retired to the Sussex Downs and took up beekeeping. Stemming from that, there is now a Sherlock Holmes appreciation society called The Retired Beekeepers.
July
An interesting find in Mike Barringer’s Hamble apiary; under a glass quilt covered by a hive roof laying on the ground a family of around a dozen slow worms had taken residence.
Tim Douglas learning queen grafting under the guidance of Alan Baxter
June
A swarm of bees seem to delight in making it difficult for a beekeeper to retrieve them. This swarm in Titchfield was 20ft up a tree and directly over a pond!
May
Question: How many beekeepers does it take to light a smoker? Answer = 4 + a blow torch
An excellent day at the Titchfield Fayre on 5th May…despite the wet weather!
April
Swarm season has started; one in Titchfield Common & another in Stubbington
BBKA Spring Convention held at the Harper Adams University, nr Telford
Images from a very interesting talk by Rachel Monger about her experiences and the work that the charity Bees Abroad does in Africa
March
The FDBKA Topper proudly on display in Titchfield village
Images seen by Pete Wilson in New Zealand including bees on a Manuka bush
February
An impressive display and superb talk from Andy Willis on Maximising your Beeswax Harvest
January
Members enjoying a fascinating talk from Dan Basterfield on Simple Queen Rearing