February 2017
Dear Member
Our beekeeping year is kicking off with an AGM on Wednesday 15th February. I know AGM’s are not everyone’s idea of a fun night out, so we try to keep it as sweet and short as possible, and our current Chair, Steve, will then be entertaining us with his ‘Chairman’s choice’.
Dear Member,
Happy New Year! As always we hope that the next year will prove a good one for our bees and that they come through the winter as strong, successful colonies.
Dear Member,
Remember that we have our Christmas social and quiz evening on the Wednesday of Christmas week (21st Dec). Come along with family and friends with a plate of goodies (savoury and sweet) to share for an enjoyable evening with fellow beekeepers. Prizes for the winning team! Bring something to drink if you wish, but remember that Friends Meeting House has a no alcohol policy.
Dear Member,
While this may seem like the time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your beekeeping year, it is in fact the time to plan for next year. Review your beekeeping notes and decide what you want to do next year. Is there a colony you want to breed from? Is there a colony you want to get rid of because their temperament is not good?
Dear Member,
What do we have to look forward to in October? The Rugby Honey Show of course! Come along with friends and family on Saturday 15th Oct to the United Reform Church Hall on Hillmorton Road at 2.00pm, or 3.30pm if you only want tea and honey cake and to view the exhibits.
