Macarthur newsletter - February 2017

Macarthur newsletter - February 2017

Our apiary is full of working examples that different beekeeping methods are rewarding, each in its own way. For close to two decades our Langstroth Hives made and run by Anthony have given the club great service and now we have a new arrival in our apiary. Hand made by Torsten, the Warré Hive moved in on Saturday 18th February. It has a home now next to the Flow Hive (organised by Miskell) in line with the Top-Bar Hive built and on loan by Maher.

This is beekeepers hard at work making MBAI the centre for beekeeping in Macarthur. Great work!

The Amateur Beekeeper - Feb/Mar 2017

The Amateur Beekeeper - Feb/Mar 2017

In this issue...

  • Welcome to the ABA in 2017: membership trends, resolving online payment problems
  • Doug Somerville writes on: The essentials of dealing with pests and diseases
  • Swarm Collector: It’s time to register on the new online system
  • ABA Club competition: get competitive with honey, wax, photos, cakes and much more
  • Hive hints Six ways to be a perfect beekeeper
  • Small Hive Beetle: Research on the nose
  • SHB update Plus test-and-tag your electrics
  • Natural beekeeping. The movement is gaining momentum around the world. Here’s how to find out more
  • News: ABA meets DPI on biosecurity concerns
  • Snippets from our history. Plus help needed to gather information
  • Easter Show: Your chance to volunteer at Honeyland
  • March Council Meeting: where, when and what’s to be discussed
  • New club update. Plus an invitation for travellers
  • Bees in the news. Scientists uncover yet more ways that bees set a stellar example.
  • Inveterate Inventor cuts 10-frame boxes down to size
  • AGM in Ballina. May 21
  • ABA Tech Grants
  • Club contacts

Parramatta newsletter - January 2017

Parramatta newsletter - January 2017
  • Beekeeper Registration Requirements
  • Club Extractor – Urgent Notice
  • December Event – Christmas BBQ – Summary
  • Bunnings Judging and Sales Opportunity Event
  • Beekeeper Training
  • So, what do judges look for when judging honey and honey products?
  • Reminder: Parramatta Branch Annual General Meeting – 8 March 2017
  • ABA Fees 2017
  • Club Shop
  • Parramatta Branch of the ABA – 2016 Position Holders
  • What’s in store for 2017?