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Newsletter2One Day Bee Disease CourseGraeme Sharpe from SAC Auchencruive ran two one-day courses to assist beekeepers with identifying and treating a variety of diseases/pests. All available places were booked on both days. It is my understanding that, because of the excellent response, Graeme intends to run further sessions in the New Year. I will give you details as soon as I get them.New MembersWe welcome to the Association: Ms E Bacon, Lumphanan; Mr & Mrs B Wood, TornaveenExtractor and Steam Melter9-frame radial extractor (electric) – FOR HIRE £10 per hire periodSteam wax melter – available ON LOAN £10 depositBoth items available from: Jock McGregor, 11 Marcus Road, Blackburn 01224 790468 Aberdeen Bee Supplies Mr John McGregor is the local agent for Thorne Beekeeping Equipment. His address is: 11 Marcus Road, Blackburn, Aberdeen AB21 0SF. Contact him on: 01224 790468 or e-mail: AberdeenBeeSupplies@hotmail.comApistan, Jars, Ragus, Ambrosia Bee Syrup and Fumidil B These items are for sale at the Association honey jar store at Danestone Market Garden. It is open between 6.30 and 8pm on Wednesday evenings and at other times by arrangement with Mr Sandy Gordon (Tel: 01224 484540). We also have a supply of hessian squares that make excellent smoker fuel.Directions: At Persley Bridge (Tesco) roundabout turn onto Laurel Drive. Continue for about mile. Look for Laurel Place on your right (it is a semi-circle so take the second entrance into this street). Now turn left into Laurel Avenue. Danestone Market Garden is signposted, on the left, about 100 yards along.Website and Newsletters by emailOur website address is www.aberdeenbeekeepers.com. You can choose to have your newsletter delivered electronically. If you wish to change to this method please contact by email.Winter ReadingI have approximately 30 books available for members to borrow. The period of loan is one month. Please contact me if you are interested.Work of the MonthEnsure that hives are waterproof and that roofs are secure. Raise hives off ground to keep away from damp.Consider using oxalic acid ‘trickle’ treatment if bees have not already been treated for varroa.Final ThoughtDon’t worry: today’s mountains are tomorrow’s molehills.RegardsJanice RegardsJanice Aberdeen & District Beekeepers' Association This website was created using MAGIX Website Maker You will need the current version of Adobe Flash Player to view it. Further information can be found at magix.info - the Multimedia Knowledge Community by MAGIX, the market leader for music, photo, and video software. |