Tag Archives: Einraumbeute

ONBG meeting, July 2023: the systems perspective

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Paul

Fifteen bee-folk gathered to share experiences over delicious food in the beauty of Gareth’s apiary. Dodging a shower of rain and the odd wasp, we were introduced to several wonderfully calm hives. We were joined by Matt Somerville of Beekindhives, … Continue reading →

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ONBG meeting, October 2019: Hive envy!

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Paul

17 folk converged on a north Oxfordshire village to share lunch, view some stunning and unusual hives, discuss When Honey Goes Wrong, and view the feral colonies round the village. Well, that was the plan. The schedule was instantly junked … Continue reading →

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ONBG+ meeting, August 2019: insulation, cavity size, Golden Hives

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Paul

The Oxfordshire group invited members from the neighbouring Hampshire and Wye Valley natural beekeeping groups to join us for a joint meeting at Gareth’s apiary – 34 people from 7 counties converged for the session. These annual co-events allow for … Continue reading →

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ONBG meeting, 22nd Sept 2018 – hive hacks and natural selection

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Paul

16 beekeepers clustered at Gareth’s house (warm and dry) and his experimental apiary (damp and chilly) to discuss bees and eat cake. Gareth, who’s kept bees since at least the 1970’s, recounted experiences from the recent Learning for the Bees … Continue reading →

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