Bromley
Bee News Monthly Update
Published by the Bromley Beekeepers |
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Cover pictures from the December apiary meeting. Happy
New Year, welcome to the January 2002 issue of Bromley
News. During the cold spells I have been checking my hives, making sure the mouse guards are not blocked with dead bees. On the
30th Dec I was really surprised to find my Honeysuckle flowering.
I grow this plant for summer fragrance and nectar; unfortunately only
bumblebees seem to get the full benefit.
Steven Wade, who runs a stall in Greenwich market (Fresh Flavours, specialising in preserves etc), is looking for a supplier of local honey. He is initially requesting 40lb or so a month. If anyone is interested his number is 020-8555-2060. I would
like to recommend the Beekeepers Annual 2002 published by Northern
Bee Books. Contains: calendar and diary for 2002, year end hive records,
bee crosswords, articles, directory of beekeeping organisations and
statistics, and other useful beekeeping information. Cost £7.75
post paid. Tel: 01422-882751 or securely online from the website http://www.beedata.com/beebooks.htm
Local
Honey Steven Turner (editor) Email: crow@zbee.com BeeNet: 240:244/118 Tel: 020- 8698-0313
Two incorrect dates to put right this month. The first is the note in the County Newsletter which reads the 3rd of January and should read the 3rd Tuesday in January. The other mistake was down to me when I said the BBQ would be on the 6th February when I meant the 6th of January. Let's hope no one fell for either of those blunders. Now that all the festivities are over we can look towards what the New Year will bring. Just one resolution and that is those of you we never see just come along and say hello, we're not a bad bunch and you might even enjoy your visit.
Some of you at the December meeting will have noticed me applying BVT (Bee Venom Treatment) to my leg. Yes, it comes to us all - arthritis in my right knee. I was forced to give up badminton for about five weeks but fortunately I am now back on court. Is that due to the BVT I wonder? Those of you who read these notes on the web site will be able to see the pictures, but believe me it's not as painful as it looks. I notice that today a little stiffness has developed in my knee so if there are any bees about it appears that another dose of treatment is due.
Our April Lecture is on the subject of BVT, so perhaps our speaker will be able to give me and anyone else affected a few words of encouragement. The first item on the programme this year has nothing to do with beekeeping but is something not to be missed. Derrick Sleave, will be giving a first hand account of the D-day landings and the part that the Mulberry Harbour played at that memorable time. Tuesday 15th January at 7:30pm at our Clubhouse. Bring a friend and we promise there will be no bees flying around. As the
days begin to lengthen, queens will start to lay and there will be
ever-greater demands on stores. Make sure all your stocks are well
supplied by gently testing the weight of each one and those that are
light give them a block of candy. Don't worry about giving to those
that are not in need as they will just ignore it and the candy can
be removed and saved when natural supplies start coming in. Peter Springall E-Mail: ps@zbee.com Tel: 020-8690-3906 Mobile: 07779970104 |
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