"The aims of the Association are to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support programmes in which members can participate and contribute."
My Apiary in October
1. Fit mouse guards
2. Unite small colonies
3. Check enough feed - heft
4. Clean spare equipment
5. Check all weatherproof
6. Monitor varroa drop
For a helpful list and more see the newsletter....
Our annual programme consists of a diverse range of activities. Available in 'Members' Area' of the website.
We attend a number of shows, such as the Shrewsbury Flower Show, to promote public knowledge of bees and beekeeping.
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The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association maintains a list of members who offer swarm collection services.
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"On their own, bee brains are fairly remarkable things, although human computing power still trumps them. But new research suggests that individual members of a swarm behave surprisingly like neurons in a human brain. ..."
Read more here: Science Alert
The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire.
We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members new and old can gain experience in handling bees.
