This is an introduction to bees and beekeeping, comprising in a short day, an introduction to bees, their biology and beekeeping, including opening a hive to meet the girls and then lunch ... for you not the girls.
For those registered on the 2022 beginners course. Times are indicative and may vary. Malcolm will confirm. Pests and Disease.
For those registered on the 2022 beginners course. Times are indicative and may vary. Malcolm will confirm. Bee Safari. Make sure you come for the whole day as it is only those who see all the scenarios who really improve as beekeepers. We will be visiting as many of your apiaries as possible.
Crowfest 2022 - Crowborough Town Council
https://www.bbka.org.uk/basic-assessment
For those registered on the 2022 beginners course. Times are indicative and may vary. Malcolm will confirm. Honey Extraction. Starting at Slab Castle to remove supers, and then to Horsted Green for extraction.
For those registered on the 2022 beginners course. Times are indicative and may vary. Malcolm will confirm. Preparing for winter.
No need to register . . . just turn up and have a good evening . . .
Andy will be talking to the association by zoom on the 11th October 2022 at 7:30pm. He will talk for an hour or so, then will take questions. Andy retired as an Environmental Health Officer in 2018, but as a bee keeper he had already developed an interest in both the legal and practical sides ...continue reading
Lotions and potions workshop, using products from the beehive. 14th October Hartfield village Hall Starts promptly at 7pm- 9pm. £10 per person. (Soap, handcream, waxeline, lip balm.) Please message Helen Hadley to book your place. 20 places available. Booking closes Sunday 9th October
This meeting is for committee members only, but if you have any issue that you would like raised then please email any member of the committee (or see contacts page).
Members interested in applying for exams should contact the Association Exam Secretary - Harold Cloutt - to request a link.
Candle making workshop. Please register by clicking <<here>>
This year's Honey Show and AGM is on Sunday 27th November at the Five Ashes Village Hall. Click <<here>> for more details
This meeting is for SBKA committee members only, but if you have any issue that you would like raised then please email any member of the HWBKA committee who can relay (see contacts page).
The Middle House, Mayfield, Friday, 16th December 2022, Start at 19.00 Sitting down is 19.30
Sat 28th January Hartfield village hall 2pm-4pm A demonstration of how to make Matcha soap (a gentleman’s soap) and a discussion of the principles of soap making. The use of honey and beeswax will be discussed. A hands on session where individuals will be pouring their own soaps and adding botanicals of their choosing. You ...continue reading