Exmoor Division

Hon. Secretary. P. Johnson. Tel. 01643 851622
E-mail: philjohnson007@blueyonder.co.uk

Programme 2008

Exact content of meetings may vary according to the weather.

Saturday 14th June Preparing for the BASIC Exam. Part 1 Theory (Gail Johnson & Tony Richards)

Saturday 28th June Swarm Control 2 of 2

Saturday 12th July Preparing for the BASIC Exam Part 2 Practical ( GJ & TR) Divisional Apiary 2pm

Saturday / Sunday August David Morris Taunton BKA Basic Examination

Saturday 10th August Minehead & district Flower, Produce & Honey Show.

Saturday 24th August Exford Flower & Produce Show: Divisional Display

Saturday 13th September Closing Down for Winter @ Divisional Apiary

Saturday 15th November AGM & Lecturer 2pm Church Halls Bancks Street, Minehead.

IDEAS / SUGGESTIONS: AGM Lecture Glyn Davies; hosted meetings (2); film night; Guided tour by Exmoor Ranger. Exmoor Country Fair promotion

Divisional Apiary

The Exmoor Divisional Apiary is located at the far end of the small lane directly opposite the top of Cher in Minehead. Contact Mr A Richards 01643 821869

Beginners

All protective clothing supplied and rent a hive scheme available.

Download our latest Newsletter

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 £26.50and 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

£13 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.