Our Apiary Manager, Ken, will resume Wednesday evening meetings at the Branch Apiary on 17 April.

Meetings will be every week on Wednesdays from 5 pm until the jobs are finished. They'll be a great opportunity for beginners to get hands-on experience in managing colonies and follow their progress through the spring and summer. Anyone can come along (experienced beekeepers are welcome too!) although if you need to borrow a suit it's best to check with Ken beforehand. You'll be able to get to grips with swarm control, the weekly checks for things like healthy brood and adequate stores, and how to deal with problems, and you'll be able to see how your bees get on compared with the branch's.

We look forwards to seeing you there.