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July

An interesting find in Mike Barringer’s 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 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 A Laughing Emoji with tears over Blue Surface


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