Shipston Beekeepers Wax workshop
David and Margery held their much sought-after wax workshop on 11th November. On this course, held in their kitchen, they cover how to clean the… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers Wax workshop
News
Reports of what has been happening at Shipston Beekeepers or general news items of interest to beekeepers
Shipston Food Festival & Bring and Taste Honey Show
Another ‘double-header’ blog for you, and possibly the last one for a while 🙁 as the shows season comes to an end. Shipston Food Festival… Read More »Shipston Food Festival & Bring and Taste Honey Show
Shipston Beekeepers – Whichford and Moreton in Marsh Shows.
A double update for you in this blog. Two different events for Shipston Beekeepers and members; the former is just about the last of the… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers – Whichford and Moreton in Marsh Shows.
Shipston Beekeepers at the Tysoe Fayre 19th August 2023
The Tysoe Flower and Vegetable Fayre is the Saturday following the Brailes show, on 19th August. Douglas Nethercleft led with the Shipston Stand at this… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers at the Tysoe Fayre 19th August 2023
Shipston Beekeepers 2nd Monday 14th Aug ’23 – Asian Hornet and EFB
Monday’s meeting was very timely and highly informative. Timely because the issue of an increasing number of Asian Hornets and nests being found has made… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers 2nd Monday 14th Aug ’23 – Asian Hornet and EFB
Shipston Beekeepers at the Brailes Show – 12 Aug 2023
The Brailes Village Show is the first of the ‘big’ shows of the season – by which I mean there are honey and related classes… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers at the Brailes Show – 12 Aug 2023
Asian Hornet Update – August 2023
There has been a worrying increase in the number of Asian Hornets identified this year, and the number of nests found and destroyed. In a… Read More »Asian Hornet Update – August 2023
2nd Monday Talk 10 July – Bees in the garden
We’re beekeepers, we know all about the bees and the flowers, don’t we? Well, no matter what you do know, you almost certainly would have… Read More »2nd Monday Talk 10 July – Bees in the garden
Shutford Village Show – 08 July 2023
Shutford kicks off the village show season this year so it’s our first time dusting off the leaflets, table cloths, table stands and, of course,… Read More »Shutford Village Show – 08 July 2023
Shipston Beekeepers Apiary Visits – 10th June 2023 – David and Margery Blower’s apiary
12-14 members of Shipston Beekeepers assembled at David and Margery’s home apiary on Saturday 17th June for the latest Members Visit. The Sun was shining,… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers Apiary Visits – 10th June 2023 – David and Margery Blower’s apiary