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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
Hon. Secretary. Tricia Nelson, Tel 01984 641388
meadowstreamhouse@ hotmail.co.uk.
Please note
Sun 13 June Extracting Honey Tony Richards This meeting has been cancelled!!
DATES FOR THE DIARY for March 2010
Fri 12 Mar First impressions of a seasonal bee inspector with Megan Seymour 7.30pm
Sat 13 Mar SBKA AGM
26 Mar, 1 April, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, Introductory course with Tony Richards and Gail Johnson. No charge will be made for the course. 7.30pm Venue: West Somerset Community College , Minehead
If you, or someone you know, would like to come along please register with Gail.
Tel 01643 851622.
2010 PROGRAMME
Sun 10 Jan Oxalic acid treatment with Pat Brooks Seasonal Bee Inspector 2pm divisional apiary
Fri 15 Jan Preparing honey for show with Tony Richards 7.30 pm
Fri 22 Jan Products of the hive - making polish with Tony Richards 7.30pm
Sat 30 Jan Annual dinner, Rest & Be Thankful, Wheddon Cross 7 for 7.30pm
Fri 5 Feb Products of the hive – Candlemaking with Tony Richards 7.30pm
Fri 12 Feb Skittles, Rest & Be Thankful, Wheddon Cross
Sat 20 Feb SBKA lecture day
Fri 12 Mar First impressions of a seasonal bee inspector with Megan Seymour 7.30pm
Sat 13 Mar SBKA AGM
26 Mar, 1 April, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, Introductory course with Tony Richards and Gail Johnson. No charge will be made for the course. 7.30pm Venue: West Somerset Community College , Minehead
Wed 21 Apr SBKA Special Lecture
Sun 16 May Swarm control 1 with Tony Richards at Aller 2pm
Sat 22 May Dulverton School Fete
Sat 29 May Demonstration– Peter Malim's apiary at Wick 2pm
Sun 13 June Extracting Honey 1 with Tony Richards This meeting has been cancelled!!!
Sun 27 June Swarm control 2 with Tony Richards at Aller 2pm
July Visit to Buckfast – date TBA
Sat 17 Jul Beekeeping and BBQ with David Colley at Archer House 2pm
Sat 14 Aug Minehead Flower Show
Sun 8 Aug Extracting honey 2 with Tony Richards
Sat 28 Aug Exford Show
Sat 25 Sep Closing down for winter with David Colley at divisional apiary 2pm
Fri 12 Nov AGM
Venues and times TBA where not otherwise specified
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 Mr A Richards 01643 821869
Beginners
All protective clothing supplied and rent a hive scheme available.
2010 Subscription fom available for download HERE
If you are a taxpayer please download a Gift Aid form HERE to make your subscription more tax efficient.
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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.
