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JUNE
Grafting from a selected colony in the Teaching Apiary to raise new queens. A keen eye and a steady hand are needed for this delicate operation. Six grafts were taken on a frame of ten and four grafts from a frame of five. Well done Kathy.
MAY
FDBKA member, Scott Gray has built a wind break from hazel to protect his bees
More images in the Teaching Apiary
Another excellent day at Alan Baxter’s Teaching Apiary which included a skep making demonstration by Penny Melville-Brown
Robert Jones during his first hive inspection at work, where he will be adding his hive to make it 4 in total
FDBKA participation at Titchfield Fayre on Sunday 4th May
APRIL
Great day in the sunshine at Alan Baxter’s Teaching Apiary learning about swarms, finding & marking the queen and much more…..
Penny Melville-Brown enjoying a skep making class at the National Bee Convention
MARCH
9 FDBKA members attending the first BBKA Basic Assessment Preparation course with Education officer Alan Baxter. Very informative, including coming across a brood box with only one bee in it….the Queen!
Education officer, Alan Baxter setting up his Teaching Apiary in Titchfield.
First inspection of the season & Alan Baxter was surprised by a rat that jumped out! It had removed the entrance reducer and made quite a mess inside the hive. Fortunately the bees were a strong colony and had remained in the hive.
An excellent talk by Master Beekeeper, Christine Coulsting, on how to become a better beekeeper.
JANUARY
Welcome to the members of our 2025 beginners course under the watchful eyes of Greg and his team of instructors.
Great work by Kathy, Tim, Pete & Alan moving newly acquired Association apiary equipment to its temporary home. There’s even a colony of bees in one of the hives. Much refurbishing work to be done but its a great start to our exciting project. Many thanks to ex-members David & Rona.
Our first indoor event of 2025; a team quiz and sale of equipment