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Dear Members Although we like to be happy and cheerful as we enter a new year and do indeed wish everyone a Happy new year I am afraid that the old year ended on a sad note. Our member, Marie-Claire … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! Our next meeting is Thursday, 2nd January, 2025.It is a Nibbles and Natter Session. We will have an informal get-together where we can talk about our past seasons successes and disappointments and our plans for the next … Continue reading →

This is advance notice of our AGM, on Thursday 6h February, 2025, at the Church Hall, Middle Rasen (LN8 3TR). Meeting starts at 7.30pm. 2024 AGM Agenda: Any suggestions for inclusion in the agenda should be with me (mrbksec@gmail.com) by … Continue reading →

Everyone enjoyed the evening very much. Dale Gibson from Louth District Beekeepers was our judge. The informality of it meant that we could talk more and ask questions. Three people entered honey, and Sue Heron entered mead and cake.Entries were … Continue reading →

Our District Apiary at Legsby is a very important asset to our club, providing an area to train and give experience to new beekeepers. Jamie Jackson has kindly been giving his time to keep the grass under control at the … Continue reading →

2024 has seen a very busy year for Statutory Notifiable Bee Diseases across England and Wales with over 600 cases of European Foulbrood and 50 cases of American Foulbrood identified and dealt with by the National Bee Unit’s Bee Inspectors. … Continue reading →

October 3rd Stewart Maher – Asian Hornets – Up-to-date information. November 7th Edward Cook – From Meadow Makers – He will talk about Native Re-wilding. There will be a short quiz plus information about pollinators and time for questions. He … Continue reading →

On 28th May our speakers will be Richard and Diane Harrison. As many of you will know Richard (with Diane’s unstinting support) have been the organisers of the Bee/Honey show at the annual Lincolnshire show, one of the largest agricultural … Continue reading →

Do you like the idea of developing your beekeeping skills and knowledge a little further? Have you considered challenging yourself by having a go at the BBKA Basic Assessment?If anyone is interested and would like some support with the learning … Continue reading →

How confident do you feel in the task you are about to take on? Are you confident in understanding and recognising what you are looking at? Would you like a mentor – Bee Buddy – to help you: A phone … Continue reading →