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Quick Links Information for newcomers to learn about the fascinating craft of Beekeeping in Getting Started. Practical advice on many aspects of Beekeeping in our Knowledge Centre. The latest reports from the SBKA President and other Officers. Information about the shows at which the SBKA will be represented; come along and see us at these upcoming events. For our members, read the latest news letters and press releases. Find out who's who in our Divisions. Contact our webmaster to comment on or contribute to our website |
Exmoor Division
President: John Newcombe
Vice president: Gail Johnson
Chairman: Ivan Selman
Treasurer: Maureen Freeguard
Secretary: Tricia Nelson meadowstreamhouse@ hotmail.co.uk.
Newsletter contributions to Tricia Nelson
2012 Subscription fom available for download HERE
and If you are a taxpayer please download a Gift Aid form HERE to make your subscription more tax efficient.
2012 PROGRAMME
Programme 2012
NB. Please check in our two monthly Newsletters, ring the secretary or on the website for confirmation/changes to any of the events listed below, additional events and for details of pre-booking requirements where relevant.
21st January Division Dinner Rest and Be Thankful, Wheddon Cross
18th February Somerset Lecture Day, Cheddar
2nd March Beginners Course 1st lecture 7pm WSCC
9th March Beginners Course 2nd lecture 7pm WSCC
10th March 12.30 SBKA AGM hosted by Exmoor Division at Lysaght Club, Old Cleeve 12.30pm
11th March Divisional Visit to Blackbury Honey Farm courtesy of K, D and M Basterfield. Cost £4.00 per person
16th March Beginner's Course 3rd lecture 7pm WSCC
24th March Beginners Course, practical sessions setting up -2pm at the apiary
30th March Managing Colonies for specialist honey, heather and oil seed rape 7pm WSCC Chris Harries
31st March Beginners Course 1st practical session 2pm at the apiary
31st March Improver Course practical session 1 with K & D Basterfield . Pre-booking essential
7th April Beginners Course 2nd practical session -2pm at the apiary
11th April Improver Course Practical Session 2. Pre-booking essential
13th April Queen rearing- 7pm WSCC led by Peter Little
14th April Beginners Course 3rd practical session-2pm at the apiary
20th -22nd April Spring Convention Harper Adams
28th April Weekly apiary sessions and “rent-a-hive” commence
30th April Improver Course Practical Session 3. Pre-booking essential
25th May Disease Control- Improver's Course 7pm WSCC-Gail Johnson
9th June Apiary inspection and bbq at Archer House
30th June Candle making and all things to do with wax- 2pm WSCC Jenny Gammon
6th July Products of the hive for showing and sale 7pm WSCC Tony Richards
28th July Exmoor in-house “how to do it “honey and produce show. Details to be confirmed
3rd-4th August County Honery Show
12th August Porlock Show
17th August Dunster Show
25th August Exford Show
25th August Dunster Beefest
1st September Microscopy-testing for nosema College microscope lab 2pm WSCC Gail Johnson
27th October Closing down, acetic acid demo 2pm at the apiary
Autumn Improvers Course to be arranged subject to numbers
16th November AGM details to be confirmed later
30th November Varroa control and Integrated pest management
Key
WSCC = West Somerset Community College just off the A39 in Minehead.
Div Ap = Exmoor Beekeepers Divisional Apiary which is located at the top of Cher, Minehead. Just off the A39.
Beesuits brought to the apiary should please be freshly laundered. Rubber and latex gloves will be provided at the apiary by EBKA. Beesuits are available for loan for use at the divisional apiary.
Unless otherwise stated, all talks will take place at West Somerset Community College on Friday evenings at 7pm.
The exact content of meetings may vary according to weather or bee conditions. Changes to the programme will be notified in the EBKA newsletter and posted on the Exmoor Division pages of the Somerset Beekeepers website. Alternatively, please telephone the Secretary.
If you would like to host a meeting, or have suggestions for the programme, please let me know.
Divisional Apiary
The Exmoor Divisional Apiary is located at the far end of the small lane directly opposite the top of Cher in Minehead. Contacts: Dave Colley 01643 822299
Beginners
All protective clothing supplied and rent a hive scheme available.
Download our latest Newsletter here
Previous newsletters
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Divisional Membership
Your local association is able to offer advice, facilities, continued learning opportunities, insurance, training, equipment hire, up to date information, social events and more than anything else, a place to talk about bees! A programme of educational meetings and demonstrations facilitate a community of beekeepers to continue the craft, and to extend knowledge and experience to others on a voluntary basis. Each year we have events, courses, apiary demonstrations, and assistance is given whenever possible.
Our training apiary on the outskirts of Minehead has been significantly upgraded. Power for light and heating, timber boarding internally for a brighter, cleaner and warmer environment, a workstation, catering facilities and storage, make this a positive place for beekeepers to meet. A number of hives have been established for training purposes and are available on a rent-a hive-basis. New protective clothing and equipment is available for use at the training apiary, purchased in 2006.
A monthly newsletter keeps members up to date with activities and information and communicates Committee decisions. The cost for all these services is currently £4.50 !
Full membership currently starts at £27.50 and is for people who keep bees.
Somerset Beekeepers Association
We are members of the SBKA which in 2006 celebrated its Centenary. The SBKA Council helps to manage the activities of beekeeping in a representative way, and is a conduit for communication between Divisions. SBKA services include Bee Disease Diagnosis, Quarterly Newsletter; Year Book; Pollination Services; Promotion; Spray liaison scheme; Lecture days; County Honey show and affiliations.
In 2006 SBKA won a gold medal for the best beekeeping website in the world!
We have representation on Council and feed through our views via our own Committee. As part of our membership fee, £5.50 is paid to SBKA
British Beekeepers Association BBKA
£14 per member helps beekeeping nationally pay for national events and publications. A regular newsletter is also mailed to members directly. BBKA facilitate insurance through the Bee Disease Insurance as well as important 3rd party liability insurance.
