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Having a super time!*

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on August 26, 2022 by James Dolby-GloverAugust 26, 2022

4 of us taking the supers off for extraction at the apiary today: the leaf blower might seem a little brutal at first but actually it doesn’t harm the bees at all and is significantly more efficient than using clearer boards. We also started the Varrora treatments (Apivar this year). *This, by the way, is an … Continue reading →

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End of season apiary sessions

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on August 11, 2022 by James Dolby-GloverAugust 11, 2022

As the season starts to draw to a halt so things at the apiary have slowed down too. We’ll not be generally open each Sunday from now (August) but there will still be some open sessions you’ll be very welcome to attend:Removing SupersUniting coloniesApplying Varroa treatmentsFeeding for winterLook out for times/dates of those sessions here, on … Continue reading →

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Apiary not open Sunday the 24th

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on July 20, 2022 by James Dolby-GloverAugust 11, 2022

Just a quick note to say that the association apiary will not be open this Sunday 24th of July 2022, due to a clash with the annual Bee Safari. Please do sign up to that event if you have not already and we look forward to seeing you at the apiary on Sunday the 31st.

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Nowton Park Apiary open from 12:00 every Sunday

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on July 5, 2022 by James Dolby-GloverAugust 11, 2022

The Nowton Park apiary will now be open to experienced beekeepers and novices alike, from 12:00 every Sunday. Please do come along to help out with the inspections, brush up on skills, share your experiences, get advice and meet up with fellow members for a chin-wag! Complete beginners and members of the public are also welcome … Continue reading →

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Rain stops play – apiary not open Sunday 5th June

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on June 4, 2022 by James Dolby-GloverJune 4, 2022

Just a quick update to say that unfortunately it is looking like there will be too much rain to carry out normal inspections tomorrow, so the association apiary at Nowton Park will not be open. We look forward to seeing you all again next Sunday!

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Nowton Park Apiary – Beginners’ session starts with impromptu swarm collection lesson

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on May 3, 2022 by James Dolby-GloverMay 3, 2022

This year’s class were treated to their first experience of swarm collection on Sunday, as a small swarm dropped in while the members were arriving at the association apiary. Fortunately our Education Secretary and course leader, Jane, is supremely well versed in the bee keeping arts and was on hand to re-house the errant ladies in … Continue reading →

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