Posted by JB 14/03/2022
Triple Hive Stand £55 1600mm Long X 476mm Wide
Double Hive Stand £45 1100mm Long X 476mm Wide
Made from pressure treated timber 88x38mm Glued and screwed joints.
Foldable legs with Exterior green coach bolts,
All Profits go towards upkeep of Hucknall Training Apiary
Contact:
Bryce Humphreys 07746442157
[email protected]
Double Hive Stand £45 1100mm Long X 476mm Wide
Made from pressure treated timber 88x38mm Glued and screwed joints.
Foldable legs with Exterior green coach bolts,
All Profits go towards upkeep of Hucknall Training Apiary
Contact:
Bryce Humphreys 07746442157
[email protected]
Folding Hive Stands for Sale
Another ASIAN HORNET REPORTED
A report of Asian hornet in the Portsmouth area was received via the Asian Hornet Watch App on 29th October. The report was accompanied by clear photographs, allowing National Bee Unit inspectors to follow up the sighting quickly.
An Asian hornet nest was located in a tree on Saturday 30th October and the nest was killed on Sunday 31st October. The nest will be sent to Fera for analysis and monitoring will continue in the area supported by local beekeepers.
The first sighting of an Asian Hornet in 2021 has been documented by GovUK in Ascot Berkshire - Keep a Look Out !!!
Update: a nest has been destroyed in the Ascot area of Berkshire
An Asian hornet nest in a poplar tree was killed in the Ascot area of Berkshire on Monday the 11th October. The nest measured approximately 35cm in diameter and monitoring will continue in the area supported by local beekeepers.
Further information regarding the Asian hornet can be found on on Defra's Asian Hornet sightings page and on our BeeBase Asian hornet page. Please direct all media enquiries to the Defra Press Office: 0330 0416560
Use the ‘Asian hornet Watch’ app for Android and Iphone to report sightings.
Contact Alec Thomson Team Leader of the NBKA AHAT Team if you spot anything.
Updated by JB 24/10/21
Celia Davis NDB
"Understanding the Youngsters"
Monday November 1st 2021
7.30pm
The Eagles Nest
Gedling Road
Arnold, NG5 6NZ
Most beekeepers will know Celia from hearing her talk at some of our meetings in the past and also hearing her at various National Beekeeping Shows.
If you are new to beekeeping then make sure you come along, it will be well worth it.
She is the author of 2 books, in particular, that are very informative and a joy to read. The HoneyBee Round and about and The HoneyBee Inside Out. Have a look at them in our library and then buy your own copies. Well worth having your own copies.
(posted 24/10/21-JB)
Stanton on the Wolds
We have just planted a vineyard on our 17 acre site and we are now planning to expand our orchard on the same site.
We would love to have some bee hives .
Is there anybody interested in homing their bees amongst the orchard and vines?
Please contact us: [email protected] or through our websitewww.woldswineestate.com
Posted 05/01/2021
We have just planted a vineyard on our 17 acre site and we are now planning to expand our orchard on the same site.
We would love to have some bee hives .
Is there anybody interested in homing their bees amongst the orchard and vines?
Please contact us: [email protected] or through our websitewww.woldswineestate.com
Posted 05/01/2021
THE NBKA AUTUMN HONEY SHOW
SUNDAY 3rd October 2021 Lowdham Village Hall
Please support our one and only Honey Show this year. Details can be found on this Link - NBKA Honeyshow (Schedule)
Karen has managed to get an excellent speaker, Marin Anastasov, to entertain us while the judging takes place.
The hall will be open from 12:00 midday so you can register and prepare your exhibits before the judging begins at 1:30. (NB. No exhibits can be entered once the judging starts.)
The judge this year is Bill Fisher.
There is parking at the Village Hall. Light refreshments will be available.
There will be a raffle so if you have a prize to donate that would be great.
Preparation of show items is not difficult; many books cover it well.
For honey exhibits the main points are a full, clean jar of well-filtered honey without air bubbles, froth or bits.
If you are unsure whether your honey is light, medium or dark the stewards on the day will help you pick the correct class.
Andrew Barber has written some very useful notes in the September Beemaster.
Please try and support the Honey Show by putting in some exhibits and/or coming along on the day.
Karen, our show secretary, has put lots of work into organising it.
Hope to see lots of you on Sunday,
Karen has managed to get an excellent speaker, Marin Anastasov, to entertain us while the judging takes place.
The hall will be open from 12:00 midday so you can register and prepare your exhibits before the judging begins at 1:30. (NB. No exhibits can be entered once the judging starts.)
The judge this year is Bill Fisher.
There is parking at the Village Hall. Light refreshments will be available.
There will be a raffle so if you have a prize to donate that would be great.
Preparation of show items is not difficult; many books cover it well.
For honey exhibits the main points are a full, clean jar of well-filtered honey without air bubbles, froth or bits.
If you are unsure whether your honey is light, medium or dark the stewards on the day will help you pick the correct class.
Andrew Barber has written some very useful notes in the September Beemaster.
Please try and support the Honey Show by putting in some exhibits and/or coming along on the day.
Karen, our show secretary, has put lots of work into organising it.
Hope to see lots of you on Sunday,
European Foul Brood (EFB) FOUND IN NOTTINGHAM
As if Covid-19 wasn't enough EFB has been found in Nottingham in the Screveton and the Burton Joyce area (see BeeBase). The samples have been confirmed by the lab and emails will be sent out to beekeepers nearby.
Emails can only be sent to beekeepers who are registered on BeeBase and whose details are up to date. Also make sure your phone number is up to date so you can be contacted if necessary.
updated 18/08/20 Janet Bates
Emails can only be sent to beekeepers who are registered on BeeBase and whose details are up to date. Also make sure your phone number is up to date so you can be contacted if necessary.
updated 18/08/20 Janet Bates
FIRST ASIAN HORNET SPOTTED IN UK 10/09/20
If you haven’t already heard, the first ASIAN HORNET sighting has been confirmed by the NBU in the Gosport area of Hampshire.
So it is important to maintain a watchful eye for this invader in Nottinghamshire and ask people you know to do the same, wherever they are in the UK, but particularly in England where all previous incursions have occurred.
This year more people than ever are out and about in the countryside and most sightings in the UK in the past have been reported by members of the public. It is essential to encourage everyone you know to remain observant and report to the appropriate authorities, details of which can be found here.
If you would like to spread accurate information to aid identification, packs of Asian hornet ID cards can be purchased (at cost price) from the BEECRAFT online shop.
BE ALERT AND CONTACT OUR AHAT TEAM LEADER Penny Forsyth IF YOU SPOT ONE.
If you haven’t already heard, the first ASIAN HORNET sighting has been confirmed by the NBU in the Gosport area of Hampshire.
So it is important to maintain a watchful eye for this invader in Nottinghamshire and ask people you know to do the same, wherever they are in the UK, but particularly in England where all previous incursions have occurred.
This year more people than ever are out and about in the countryside and most sightings in the UK in the past have been reported by members of the public. It is essential to encourage everyone you know to remain observant and report to the appropriate authorities, details of which can be found here.
If you would like to spread accurate information to aid identification, packs of Asian hornet ID cards can be purchased (at cost price) from the BEECRAFT online shop.
BE ALERT AND CONTACT OUR AHAT TEAM LEADER Penny Forsyth IF YOU SPOT ONE.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE GROUP MEETINGS VENTURE INTO ZOOM
The Nottingham meetings are now on Zoom and will be held on the first Monday of the month. The Newark Region have been having informal Zoom meetings.
Our first meeting was on October 12th (not the first Monday in the month as is usual). Our own Mick Flower gave us a presentation on Top Bar Hives. It was fascinating to hear Mick's experience of these hives and also of his home made Warre hive manipulated 2 car jacks! I thought it was supposed to be a simple system....
The link to join the meeting is sent out using the eR2 email system. It is usually pretty straight forward and you only need a click on the link. If you are using it for the first time allow a bit of extra time for the app to download.
Janet Bates
Education secretary NBKA
Edited 29/10/2020
Our first meeting was on October 12th (not the first Monday in the month as is usual). Our own Mick Flower gave us a presentation on Top Bar Hives. It was fascinating to hear Mick's experience of these hives and also of his home made Warre hive manipulated 2 car jacks! I thought it was supposed to be a simple system....
The link to join the meeting is sent out using the eR2 email system. It is usually pretty straight forward and you only need a click on the link. If you are using it for the first time allow a bit of extra time for the app to download.
Janet Bates
Education secretary NBKA
Edited 29/10/2020
KEEPING BEES IN TOP BAR HIVES-presented by Mick Flower
Our first Zoom presentation was given on Monday 12th October 2020 by Mick Flower. It was very well received despite Mick having some internet problems.
Nottingham April Meeting- Monday, 12th April 2021
Our next Zoom meeting is on
Monday, April 12th 2021
(NB not the first Monday due to Easter BH).
Marin Anastasov will be talking on Bee Biology/Anatomy.
Title to be announced soon.
Save the date.
The link will be sent out by email nearer the time.
JB 11/03/21
Monday, April 12th 2021
(NB not the first Monday due to Easter BH).
Marin Anastasov will be talking on Bee Biology/Anatomy.
Title to be announced soon.
Save the date.
The link will be sent out by email nearer the time.
JB 11/03/21
BASIC CERTIFICATE SUCCESS
Seven of our members took the Basic Certificate in the summer and all have passed with credit.
Well done to:
Glenis Swift, Glynis Storer, Shirley Wragg, Gill Dodd, Phil Rawson, Steve Barton and Brian Parton
Certificates and badges will be presented at the next Nottingham meeting- 16th March.
If you have kept bees for one year by next summer then you are eligible to come along to the practical sessions and take the BASIC CERTIFICATE. Keep an eye out on the website for details soon.
Well done to:
Glenis Swift, Glynis Storer, Shirley Wragg, Gill Dodd, Phil Rawson, Steve Barton and Brian Parton
Certificates and badges will be presented at the next Nottingham meeting- 16th March.
If you have kept bees for one year by next summer then you are eligible to come along to the practical sessions and take the BASIC CERTIFICATE. Keep an eye out on the website for details soon.
Monday 6th August 2018.
Richard Ridler gave an illustrated talk.
Richard’s talk explored the differences between beekeeping practice in UK and in Africa. It explained why a less interventionist approach is appropriate, why swarm control and queen rearing are inappropriate and why top bar hives work so well. He explained why beekeeping is such a successful means of poverty relief and how Bees Abroad goes about its work.
Richard is chairman of Bees Abroad, a registered charity which works to relieve poverty through beekeeping. He has been both chairman and treasurer of the Essex Beekeeper’s Association. Together with his wife Jane he keeps some 20 hives around Saffron Walden in Essex. Both Jane and Richard are Master Beekeepers. Richard is a regular contributor to the BBKA News and to Bee Craft. Jane is the education officer for Essex Beekeepers’ Association.
Michael Cornish died on 2nd August 2018
Michael (Mike) Cornish died on 2nd August 2018.
Bob, Janet and Penny attended a Celebration of Life Service at St. Mary’s Church, Wollaton Park, on 21st September
Mike was a lovely man. He and his son John (who sadly died suddenly in 2016) were the NBKA librarians for several years. They did an excellent job on sorting out the library books when they took them over. They brought a selection to the Monday, Arnold meetings and other meetings for members to borrow.
Mike and John kept bees for several years until they had to give them up due to John's health problems. In addition to his beekeeping Mike did some amazing things in his life, both through his work and with his family.
Bob, Janet and Penny attended a Celebration of Life Service at St. Mary’s Church, Wollaton Park, on 21st September
Mike was a lovely man. He and his son John (who sadly died suddenly in 2016) were the NBKA librarians for several years. They did an excellent job on sorting out the library books when they took them over. They brought a selection to the Monday, Arnold meetings and other meetings for members to borrow.
Mike and John kept bees for several years until they had to give them up due to John's health problems. In addition to his beekeeping Mike did some amazing things in his life, both through his work and with his family.
Autumn Honey Show 6th October 2018-Record entries!
DR RYAD AL SOUS
The Autumn Honey Show was held at Lowdham Village Hall. There were a record number of entrants this year. Well done to Alison for inspiring members to enter their honey, cakes, photos, displays and booze.
The judge this year was Peter Lewis, he hasn't been to us before. Read the interesting article he wrote about honey tasting in the October 2018 edition of BeeCraft.
Peter was a strict judge. No prizes were given in the soft set class, even though there were several entries. One reported fault was that the soft set was softer than it should have been. Could it have been due to the heat in the showing room. I wonder?
While the judging was going on our speaker was Dr Ryad Al Sous, a refugee from Damascus (pictured). He gave an interesting and at times very moving talk, much of it relating to the terribe experiences that the people of Damascus have had in recent times.
He has started the Buzz project in Huddersfield- teaching fellow refugees and long term unemployed people, beekeeping.
If you missed his talk at the Honey Show then you can listen to him talking on the radio-click here
The judge this year was Peter Lewis, he hasn't been to us before. Read the interesting article he wrote about honey tasting in the October 2018 edition of BeeCraft.
Peter was a strict judge. No prizes were given in the soft set class, even though there were several entries. One reported fault was that the soft set was softer than it should have been. Could it have been due to the heat in the showing room. I wonder?
While the judging was going on our speaker was Dr Ryad Al Sous, a refugee from Damascus (pictured). He gave an interesting and at times very moving talk, much of it relating to the terribe experiences that the people of Damascus have had in recent times.
He has started the Buzz project in Huddersfield- teaching fellow refugees and long term unemployed people, beekeeping.
If you missed his talk at the Honey Show then you can listen to him talking on the radio-click here
Barrie Ellis
Sadly, we have to report that Barrie Ellis died in Kings Mill Hospital on Tuesday 19th February 2019 of pancreatic cancer, aged 91.
There was a for Barrie on 15th March at the parish church of St.Peter and St.Paul, Upton near Southwell.
Donations are to be divided between the Alzheimer's Society, the RNLI and the Nottinghamshire Beekeepers' Association.
Barrie was one of NBKA’s most dedicated, long-serving and respected members. During his long years with our Associaton Barrie took many roles: regional Secretary, President, Council member, creator and frst editor of Beemaster. In 1954 he founded the Junior Secton, introducing many young people to the delights and mysteries of beekeeping, among them our Chairman, Andrew Barber, who writes a tribute to his friend in the March edition of BeeMaster. Barrie was always happy to assist at our Field Days, inspiring confdence in new and aspiring beekeepers with his calm authority and legendary bee handling skills. He will be greatly missed: we send our sincere condolences to his family.
There was a for Barrie on 15th March at the parish church of St.Peter and St.Paul, Upton near Southwell.
Donations are to be divided between the Alzheimer's Society, the RNLI and the Nottinghamshire Beekeepers' Association.
Barrie was one of NBKA’s most dedicated, long-serving and respected members. During his long years with our Associaton Barrie took many roles: regional Secretary, President, Council member, creator and frst editor of Beemaster. In 1954 he founded the Junior Secton, introducing many young people to the delights and mysteries of beekeeping, among them our Chairman, Andrew Barber, who writes a tribute to his friend in the March edition of BeeMaster. Barrie was always happy to assist at our Field Days, inspiring confdence in new and aspiring beekeepers with his calm authority and legendary bee handling skills. He will be greatly missed: we send our sincere condolences to his family.
Sutton Bonington
"We have an apple and fruit orchard in Sutton Bonington - an acre - no dogs or animals. Would any of your beekeepers like to have a have a hive or two there. It is very quiet."
Contact:
Penny Shuttleworth
07588395508
Posted 05/05/2019
"We have an apple and fruit orchard in Sutton Bonington - an acre - no dogs or animals. Would any of your beekeepers like to have a have a hive or two there. It is very quiet."
Contact:
Penny Shuttleworth
07588395508
Posted 05/05/2019
Soaps and Balm
for personal use
At our July meeting we had an excellent demonstration, given by Jane Simpson and Jane Turner, on how to make soaps and balms . We each received a sample of soap and handouts of the recipes.
It inspired many members to "give it a go".
Some people have reported near miraculous benefits to their skin using products from their beekeeping. (Click on the images to enlarge them.)
It inspired many members to "give it a go".
Some people have reported near miraculous benefits to their skin using products from their beekeeping. (Click on the images to enlarge them.)
Diagnosis of Nosema-
Alec and Janet manned the microscopes at our April meeting to look for nosema in samples of bees. Fortunately most of the samples were clear of the spores but one sample had more spores than either Janet or Alec had ever seen.
NBKA Newark Auction was held Saturday 31st March
The Annual auction of Beekeeping equipment and Bees was held at the Newark Showground in our usual cold building. There was lots of good stuff this year. Much was brand new and lots was good second hand stuff. The prices were quite low for some items but others did well (for the vendor). There were about 8 colonies of bees for sale. The weather was so cold that they were peaking out of the hives but only a few were flying. The vendor was reluctantly selling up due to recent health problems.
There were a good number of people attending but not many from our association. One very good customer had come from the Manchester area.
There were a good number of people attending but not many from our association. One very good customer had come from the Manchester area.
The Newark Auction of bee equipment and bees (if available) is TOMORROW
Sort out that spare equipment to bring along and sell.
If you need some equipment come along to grab a bargain.
Ask advice from the beekeepers present.
Chat to your beekeeping friends. It's always a good event.
It's held at the "Newark Showground". Official address:
The Showground,
Lincoln Road,
Winthorpe,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG24 2NY
I understand it will be in our usual place but follow the signs when you get there.
Goods and bees to be sold are received from 8.30am.
Viewing from 12pm
Sale starts at 2pm prompt
Contacts are Andrew Barber and Maurice Jordan
THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE AND EVERYBODY IS WELCOME
WEAR WARM CLOTHES- The sale is under cover but the forecast is for dry but chilly
Sort out that spare equipment to bring along and sell.
If you need some equipment come along to grab a bargain.
Ask advice from the beekeepers present.
Chat to your beekeeping friends. It's always a good event.
It's held at the "Newark Showground". Official address:
The Showground,
Lincoln Road,
Winthorpe,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG24 2NY
I understand it will be in our usual place but follow the signs when you get there.
Goods and bees to be sold are received from 8.30am.
Viewing from 12pm
Sale starts at 2pm prompt
Contacts are Andrew Barber and Maurice Jordan
THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE AND EVERYBODY IS WELCOME
WEAR WARM CLOTHES- The sale is under cover but the forecast is for dry but chilly