News & Events
SWHBK Members' Meetings & Events​
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16/08/25 Summer social - details in email sent to members on 31 July
03/09/25 Martin Hann and Clare Densley of Buckfast Abbey
14:30 'Inspection coaching' - club apiary
19:30 'Autumn management' - Brockenhurst Village Hall
01/10/25 Pam Hunter - 'How nutrition affects colony health'
06/11/25 Simon Noble and Chloe Harvey - 'Beekeeping apprenticeship'
03/12/25 Christmas quiz and social - Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club
*all meetings take place at Brockenhurst Village Hall on the first Wednesday of each month starting at 19:30, unless otherwise notified.​
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June
Wax refining - the Andy way
We welcomed back Andy Barnes-Willis in June.
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He gave a very thorough and detailed talk on how he refines his wax after lots of experimentation with different methods. The results are outstanding.
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Even if members are not going to make wax products such as tablets, candles etc they now know how to exchange their wax for new wax sheets from the local suppliers.
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May
Hive management - practical
Philip Latham led a great session on hive management to prevent swarms. He brought plenty of equipment and demonstrated three different options you can take to achieve this.
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He was also let loose with his nail gun to show everyone how to make frames quickly!
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A big thank you to Peter George, new chair of Hampshire Beekeepers Association, who joined in and talked with many of our members on the evening.
April
Managing common diseases and disorders
Dan Basterfield gave an excellent talk on 'Managing common diseases and disorders' earlier this month. We learned more about the importance of monitoring the health of the hive with a focus on nosema and chalk brood.
Dan grew up with beekeeping around him. He joined his father in 2005 to expand their bee business and built a brand new Honey Farm as the centre of their honey production, queen raising, and teaching activities. He is a Master Beekeeper and has a National Diploma in beekeeping.
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He co-authored the BBKA's 'Healthy Hive Guide' pocket book - ideal to have with you when inspecting hives. He has a National Diploma in beekeeping and is a Master Beekeeper as well. ​
