The Amateur Beekeeper - December 2019 /January 2020

In this issue:

  • President’s Letter - Drought and bushfires

  • Welcoming new clubs

  • Membership

    • 2020/21 fees explained

  • Events

    • An album of Field Day photos

  • Biosecurity

    • Honey analysis: calling for citizen scientists

  • Events

    • Announcing 2020 Festival of Bees

  • Insurance

    • Why lip balm is not covered

  • Contests

    • Interclub Competition: how your club can compete

    • Member contests. Four to enter

  • Survey

    • National honey bee check

  • Smokers vs total fire bans

  • Beekeeping tips

    • How to get show-quality honey

  • Inveterate inventor

    • Weighing buckets of honey

  • ABA Executive Team

Far North Coast newsletter - December 2019

Far North Coast beekeepers Christmas get together

Will be held on December 8th @ Merv and Shirleys place (contact Tanya on 0487598105 if you need the address)
10 am start with lunch at 1:00
Sausages and rissoles provided
Please bring a plate to share and steak if you want steak.

Royal Easter Show Honey Competition  

Anyone wanting to enter honey or wax at the Royal Easter Show please contact Stephen Fowler 0418412621

Steritech

A steritech trip will go as soon as we have 3 to 4 pallets please contact Stephen Fowler if you have boxes you wish to send .