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* President's Report
* Auction
* Calendar
* Latest Bee/Beekeeping News
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* Shopping
* Mentor's List
* Advertisements
* Advertising Info
* Club Hire Equipment
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There will be some second-hand beekeeping equipment for sale at the April meeting. This equipment belonged to the late Howard Stevens, one of the founding members of our club.
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The items will be auctioned and most will have a reserve.
A itemised list and pics will be emailed to all members.
If you are interested in buying anything it can be paid for preferably using the 'Pay Anyone' app. This will transfer payment to the club's bank account and our treasurer Peter will then send it on to Howard's widow Lucy.
Anything you buy on the night will need to go home with you.
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CLUB MEETING:
APRIL 8TH -
Thursday 7pm
Beginner's Corner
Meeting 7:30pm
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PACKING DOWN FOR WINTER.
It can be very confusing to know what's best when packing down. Things like: How many boxes to leave? How much honey to leave? When should I plan the last inspection?
We'll have a couple of videos to clarify the autumn bio-security requirements and a panel to answer your questions.
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Gippsland Apiarist Association AGM
SATURDAY - April 24 2021
RSVP - Saturday April 10 2021
VENUE - The Criterion Hotel,
Cnr York St and MacAlister Rd Sale MAP
(limited parking on site)
Guest Speakers
Ian Caine - The Purple Hive Project
Kate Bamford - Women in Beekeeping
Kate Bamford - The Wheen Bee Foundation
Bring a plate for moning tea.
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CLUB MEETING:
May 13TH -
Thursday - 7pm
Beginner's Corner
Meeting 7:30pm
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HONEY & MEAD TASTING/JUDGING.
This is the meeting you've been waiting for. Time to bring along your own honey or mead and put it to the test of the popular vote! We may have a special speaker on the night but that will depend on Covid restrictions. We'll let you know.
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CONFERENCE:
May 15TH - 8.30am - 5.30pm
TICKETS
$132.96 - $143.51
GMHBA Stadium MAP
370 Moorabool St
South Geelong, VIC 3220
Pre-Conference Dinner: May 14th 7pm - 10.30pm
TICKETS
$90.76
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2021 Victorian Recreational Beekeepers Conference
Join host of ABC Gardening Australia's Costa Georgiadis, Australian researchers, industry specialists and innovators to hear about latest developments and thinking around bees, pollinator habitat, biosecurity best practice, value adding opportunities for small beekeepers and explore the social impact of bees.
Pre-Conference Dinner
To be held at the Brownlow Stand, GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, Geelong. Pre-Conference entry to the Trade Stall Exhibition, Networking and Dinner entertainment. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
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Latest Bee/Beekeeping News
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Sending the scent.
A team of researchers from the U.S., Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands reports that honeybees use a series of cascading scenting behaviors to locate their queen.
Prior research has shown that honeybees form coherent swarms. Research has also suggested that the queen is the hub of such activity; thus, other bees would need to be able to communicate - That's easy for those bees who are near the queen, but what about those that are more distant?
Read MORE
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Learning to like bees.
When you see a lot of bees around, there's no reason to be afraid. Most bees are only aggressive when provoked, some don't sting at all and some bee-like insects are actually flies.
Experts on honey bee and other insect behaviour share info and some good advice too. So let's look at which bees to watch out for, and how to avoid being stung.
For a guide on which bees are which and advice to give any visitors to your home or apiary follow the link.
Read MORE
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Bee Smoker Key Chain
with light
(3 button batteries included)
$6.76 free shipping
from
Aliexpress
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Any of our mentor's are as close as your phone.
Just give your chosen mentor a call if you have an issue you need sorted quickly.
If possible, sending them pics of your problem or relative to your question makes their job a lot easier.
Choosing a mentor nearby is recommended just in case a hive visit is needed.
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MENTOR'S
Rob SPRATT - Leongatha Sth: 8am - 9pm. General beekeeping, swarms YES
Stan GLOWACKI - Jeeralang Junction: 9am- 6pm - 51222641 / 0413136878 Beekeeper & Bee Equipment - Swarms - NO
Peter GATEHOUSE - Mirboo Nth: Most days - 0423 244107 Willing to help with onsite problems or guidance - Swarms - YES
Bill RINGIN - Moe: Daytime/Evening up until 10pm: 56331326
Hobbyist Beekeepers - Swarms - YES
David & Bron BARTON - Korumburra: From 10am Any day D: 0433 035144
B: 0433 035143 General Beekeeping - Swarms - YES
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Using the QR code at the church entrance:
If you have a smart phone, all you need to do is aim your camera at the code. No need to take a picture of it. Your phone will recognise the code and take you to a page which will allow you to register your details. That's it. Done!
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Beekeeping Equipment
Stan Glowacki / by appointment
Koala Drive
Jeeralang Junction 3840
M: 0413 136 878 & H: 5122 2641
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Beekeeping Equipment / Wax dipping / Queens
NEW email address is linked below.
Peter Gatehouse
Phone: 0423 244 107
902 Berry's Creek Road Mirboo North 3871
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Beekeeping Equipment / Farm Gate Store
Rob & Sharon Fisher
0437501133 / 0418502396
Dumbalk
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Basic Minimal ads containing a business description and contact details are available to club members only for bee related wares or services.
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2 Day Rentals:
Package: Decapping knife, plastic tubs, extractor & strainer $20
Honeycomb Crush $10
Contact David on 0433 035 144 12 pm-7 pm
Pick-up and drop off from Korumburra or at the monthly meeting.
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