AFBI - 2024 Honeybee Husbandry Survey Please take a few minutes to complete the survey, which generates vital data about the health of our bees:

https://www.afbini.gov.uk/articles/bee-health 

Then scroll down to: Take the 2023-24 Husbandry Survey and click.

Look out for emails about meetings, events,  swarm collections, honey sales, membership, bee health, UBKA events. Keep your contact information up to date to stay in touch.

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Great quality club polo shirts and hoodies are available to pre-order.

 Embroidered club logo comes with a choice of white or dark pink.

 Colour choices shown above. Men's and women's sizes.

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Polo shirts £25, hoodies £30.

2025 UBKA Conference is on 14 and 15 February in the Greenmount Campus, Antrim. First-class speakers, and an impressive range of practical workshops.     

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Trade Show including Thorne, Abelo, Donegal Bees, Sherriff and Burkes.  Thorne, Abelo and Donegal Bees accepting pre-orders, for collection at the Trade Show and Thorne and Donegal Bees will be operating their wax exchange . As always, the UBKA Conference is a tremendous opportunity to get up-to-date with what’s happening in the world of beekeeping, network with other beekeepers, and participate in a range of great workshops.

On Saturday 23rd March, Fiona Doney taught a Willow weaving class at the apiary, attended by 11 members. 

During the session, each person made two small bird feeders and one larger bird feeder using materials and forms supplied by Fiona. The class was very enjoyable and will be followed up by a basket weaving class.

Fiona also demonstrated willow weaving and talked about the history and development of this craft at a club meeting.

Often thought of as an annoying lawn weed - dandelions are a true flower and a vital source of spring nectar and pollen for honey bees and many other pollinators. Instead of uprooting or killing these important flowers, spread them by blowing the dandelion clocks. Other important 'weeds' for pollinators Rose-bay Willowherb, White Clover, Cow Parsley, Foxglove, Honeysuckle, Ground Ivy, Comfrey, Knapweed, Chickweed, Dead Nettle

1. Shallow bird bath or dish with pebbles and rocks (avoid marbles or glass - too slippery).2. Hummingbird feeder filled with water instead of sugar syrup.3. Poultry watering station.4.Upturned plastic bucket with lid - drill holes near the top of the bucket.5.Upturned jars, lidded with guaze or cloth, secured with elastic bands.