<link rel="stylesheet" href="/chelifer.css" type="text/css"><div align="center"><font size="4" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Sussex Beekeepers Association, England<br><i>Brighton & Lewes Division</i></b></font></div><img align="centre" src="images/kingtoot_shift.gif"> <table><tr><td><a href="#officers">Officers of the division</a><br><a href="#newsletters">Newsletters</a><br><a href="#linkage">Useful Links</a><br><a href="#associations">Associations near Sussex</a><br><a href="#meetings">Meetings</a><br><a href="#equipment">Equipment for sale</a><br><a href="membershipform.pdf">Membership Form</a><br></td><td><img align="right" src="images/beeblackthorn.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0 alt=""> </td></td></tr></table><br><br><p><strong><a name="officers"></a></strong></p><strong>NOTE:</strong><br>Download files are are in pdf format and require Adobe © Acrobat Reader to view them. If you do not have this then go to <a href = "http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html"> <img src="images/getacro.gif"></a><br><br><table cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" border="2"><tr><td colspan="3"><strong>Officers of the Division</strong></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><center><i>President</i> Tudor Hawkins</center></td></tr><tr><td><i>Chairman</i><br> Heather McNiven </td><td width="18%">01444 241627<br><a href="mailto:heathermcniven@btinternet.com"</a>Heather McNiven</td><td rowspan="6"><table bgcolor="#CCCCCC"><tr><td><p>The Brighton & Lewes Division of the Sussex Beekeepers Association is open to all. There are 12 meetings each year of which half are out-doors, visiting various apiaries, and half are indoor meetings with talks, discussion and plenty of tea, coffee and good company.</p><p>The Division has two out-apiaries nestling in woodland, one at Plumpton College, backing on to fields. The other tucked under the Downs in a copse, by Whitelands Pumping Station. These are managed by members of the Association and the funds raised from the honey produced goes towards running the Association. They are also important for teaching the science, art and craft of beekeeping.</p><p>Membership consists of beginners who are most welcome, as well as old-timers full of wisdom and help!</p><p>Details of membership and an application form that can be printed and sent (at the moment by post) to the Treasurer is available <a href="membershipform.pdf">here.</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>If you find a <b>swarm</b> and would like it moved then contact our <b>swarm coordinato</b>r Amanda Millar who will find your nearest beekeeper willing to collect it.</p></td></tr> <tr><td><p>To contact us: <a href="mailto:bees@chelifer.com">bees@chelifer.com</a></p></td></tr></table></td> <tr><td><i>Secretary, Librarian and Swarm Coordinator</i><br>Amanda Millar</td><td>01273 833258<br><a href="mailto:amanda.millar@tiscali.co.uk" </a>Amanda Millar</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Treasurer</i><br> Charles Keen</td><td>01273 480746<br><a href="mailto:charlesk@webdoor.co.uk"</a>Charles Keen</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Meetings Secretary</i><br> Lyn Hawkins</td><td>01273 584522 <br><a href="mailto:Bumbleslady@aol.com"</a>Lyn Hawkins</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Editor</i><br> Lionel Reuben</td><td>01825 723453 <br><a href="mailto:lionel.r@talktalk.net"</a>Lionel Reuben</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Librarian</i><br> Amanda Millar</td><td>01273 477164</td></tr></table><br><br><table><td><b><a name="newsletters">News Letters can be found here:<a/></b> Latest:</td></tr><td> <a href="beesmar2010.pdf"><img src="images/beenlgif.gif"> </a></td></tr><tr><td>Back issues of the <a href="back2.htm">News Letter here for the past two years</a></td></tr><tr><td>Older issues can be obtained from the webmaster</td></tr><tr><td>PHOTOGRAPHS OF BEES <a href="pictures"><b>PHOTOGRAPHS OF BEES</b>,</a> bee meetings, etc</a></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><br></td></tr><tr><td><b><a name="linkage"> Some useful links to related organisations:</a></b><br><br> <a href="http://www.centralsussexbka.org.uk/">Central Sussex Beekeepers Association</a><br> <a href="http://www.sussexbee.org.uk">Your SUSSEX Beekeeping Site </a> [For beekeeping in Sussex, UK]<br> <a href="http://www.bbka.org.uk">British Beekeepers Association</a> [represent beekeepers]<br> <a href="http://www.bee-craft.com">Bee Craft</a> [publish magazine on beekeeping]<br> <a href="http://www.thorne.co.uk">E.H. Thornes</a> [beekeeping stuff - the lot, and excellent further links]<br> <a href="http://www.bjsherriff.co.uk/">B.J.Sherriff</a> [protective clothing]<br> <a href="http://www.kemble-bees.com/">Peter Kemble</a> [beekeeping stuff including wax and foundation]<br> <a href="http://www.beekeeping.co.uk">Exeter Bee Supplies</a> [beekeeping stuff]<br> <a href="http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co.uk/bee_house_beehives.html">Taylors Hives,</a> [beekeeping stuff]<br> <a href="http://www.millhouse.co.uk/bibba/index.htm">British Isles Beebreeders Association</a> <br> <a href="http://www.ibra.org.uk/">I.B.R.A.</a> [excellent bee research/reference source]<br> <a href="http://www.planbee.org.uk">Beekeeping Development</a> [overseas beekeepers]<br> <a href="http://www.plumpton.ac.uk">Plumpton College</a> Very useful because they run beekeeping courses; these can be accessed via their main site page<br> <a href="http://www.beedata.com/beekeeping_links.htm">BeeData</a> Beekeeping links - very useful<br> <a href="http://www.ebka.org/links.htm">Essex Beekeepers Association</a> Beekeeping links - very useful<br> <a href="http://www.beesource.com">Bee Source</a> [USA] An interesting on line source book for beekeeping<br> <a href="http://www.bee-l.com">Bee-List Digital Dialogue</a> [USA] An interesting American site with beekeeping links, discussions etc; worth a visit<br> <a href="http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/mncs/fvmonthly.htm">World Statistics on Honey Production</a><br> <a href="http://www.members.shaw.ca/orioleln/">Oxalic Acid Sublimation for Varroa Control</a> using heated oxalic acid (dangerous!) in simple special dispensers (Canada)<br> <a href="http://www.beehive.org.nz/index.htm">Wellington, New Zealand beekeepers - good stuff </a>;<br> <a href="http://thebeephotographer.com">Éric Tourneret's site.</a> He is a professional photographer and author and is committed to environmental protection.<br> <a href="http://www.peak-hives.co.uk">Peak Hives</a> A small firm that makes national bee hives, using, where possible, locally sourced Western Red Cedar, and Red Deal.<br> <br> <a name=associations><b>And Associations in and near to Sussex:</b></a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.worthingbeekeepers.fsnet.co.uk">Worthing Beekeepers Association</a><br> <a href="http://www.surreybeekeepers.org.uk">Surrey Beekeepers Association</a><br> <a href="http://www.escis.org.uk/list.asp?ssc=215">ESCIS </a> Links to some Sussex beekeeping organisations including Eastbourne & District Beekeepers Association, and High Weald Division of the SBKA. <br> <a href="http://www.skylon.co.uk/pdbka/">Petersfield & District Beekeeping Association</a><br> <a href="http://www.guildfordbeekeepers.org.uk/">Guildford Beekeepers Association</a><br> <a href="http://www.kingstonbeekeepers.org.uk/">Kingston Beekeepers Club</a><br> <a href="http://www.reigate.demon.co.uk/divisioninfo.htm">Reigate Beekeepers Association</a><br> <br> <a href=" http://www.beekeeper.org.uk/index.html">Eastbourne Beekeepers </a>;<br> <a href="http://www.kentbee.com">Kent Beekeepers Association</a>; thoroughly recommend a visit to this well set up site especially the section on National Swarm Coordinators and the animated bees that follow the screen cursor!<br> <a href="http://www.beetalk.org.uk">Hampshire Beekeepers Association</a><br> <a href="http://www.wsbka.org.uk"> WSBKA website</a><br> <a href="http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman/newhome.html">Dave Cushman, Basingstoke beekeeper - very useful with links etc. try it</a>;<br> <a href="http://floridabeekeepers.org/">An excellent site to see how they do it on the other side of the 'pond' </a>;<br> <a href="http://www.naturalbeekeeping.org"> Natural Beekeeping Network site</a> worth a visit. href="http://www.friendsofthebees.org"> Friends of the Bees</a> is a new, UK-based charity founded to conserve and protect bees, to educate people about bees and to research and promote more natural beekeeping methods. <br><br> For all your beekeepings needs locally <br> <a href="http://www.paynes-beefarm.com">Paynes Southdown Beefarms</a> <br> <a href="http://www.beekeeper.org.uk/html/ben___maggi_pratt.html">Maggie and Ben Pratt </a></span></p></td></tr><tr> <tr><td>Bee Inspector</td></tr> <tr><td><a href="mailto:alan.byham@fera.gsi.gov.uk">Alan Byham - SE Regional Bee Inspector</a></td></tr> <tr><td>The Food and Environment Research Agency - National Bee Unit </td></tr> <tr><td>Tel/fax: 01306 611016</td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.fera.defra.gov.uk"> FERA website<a/></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://beebase.csl.gov.uk"> National Bee Unit website<a/></td></tr> </table> <b>Taking a Swarm</b> <p>Swarms are few and far between now. Gone are the days when I would get half a dozen calls in a day so if you are lucky enough to be asked to take a swarm jump at the chance. Taking a swarm can be a piece of cake or a nightmare, try and avoid the latter (high in a tree, up a chimney, in a roof ...). Tudor has prepared <a href="Taking_a_Swarm_2009.pdf"> a guide to help you take a swarm</a>. This is aimed at the beginner and offers useful advice. </p> <p>Three informative downloads to view:<br><br> Healthy Bees Plan 1. <a href="HB 2nd Quart newsletter-1 - 10.01.10.pdf">Quarterly Newsletter for all those interested in honey bee health Issue 2 - January 2010</a> from FERA.<br> 2. <a href="Insect pollination.pdf">Insect Pollination</a> issued by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.<br> 3. <a href="SEnewsletter 09.pdf"> Newsletter FERA </a> National Bee Unit SE Region.<br> <tr><td><a name="meetings"><b>MEETINGS</b><br>In</a> the summer meetings occur at the Divisional out-apiaries as well as members apiaries and those of other divisions. Meetings start at 2-30. Bring a mug for tea and something to share to eat.</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Locations of our out-apiaries</b> and aerial images of same:<br></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="/bees/images/grassroots1s.jpg"> Grassroots, </a>near Burgess Hill; TQ306173, BN6 9ND. </td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=530750&y=117350&z=0&sv=TQ307173&st=5&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf"> StreetmapUK location </a></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="/bees/images/plumptons.jpg"> Plumpton Wood, </a> Wales Farm, Plumpton College; TQ353139, BN6 8RR . </td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=535415&y=114382&z=115&sv=535415,114382&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=824&ax=535415&ay=114382&lm=0"> StreetmapUK location </a></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="/bees/images/whitelandss.jpg"> Whitelands, </a>near Clayton-Hassocks; TQ314138, BN6 9PL.</td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=531435&y=113805&z=115&sv=531435,113805&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=824&ax=531435&ay=113805&lm=0"> StreetmapUK location </a></td></tr> <tr><td><b>Winter Meetings</b> are at the <a href="venue.jpg">Cliffe Church Hall in Lewes</a> and start 7-30pm for 7-45pm.</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Summer meetings</b> are at the <a href="outmaps.pdf">appropriate site</a> and start at 2-30pm.</td></tr> </table> <table bgcolor="#CCCCCC" border width="100%"><tr><td><center><b><i>DIARY</i></b></center></td></tr><tr><td><b>Summer Meetings</b></td></tr> <tr><td><b>Winter Meetings<br></b></td></tr> <tr><td>13<sup>th</sup> March, Saturday, 2010.<a href="Spring meeting 2010.pdf">Spring Meeting of the Central Association</a></td></tr> <tr><td>17<sup>th</sup> March 2010 - Swarm Control - David Rudland.</td></tr> </table> <p>Our thanks to <i>Sussex Community Foundation</i> for the allocation of a Grassroots Grant.<img align="right" src="images/grassroots.gif"<br><br><br><br><br><br><br> And to <i>The Co-operative</i> for a grant from their Community Fund <img align="right" src="images/coopcomlogo.gif"</p> <TR valign="top"> <TD valign="top"> <TABLE cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="710" border="0"> <TR> <TD background="/images/bluedot.gif"> <DIV align="center"> <font style="{font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size : 10pt;}{color: white}"><b>contact: <a href="mailto:info@chelifer.com" style="{font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size : 10pt;}{color: white}">info@chelifer.com</a> © chelifer.com 2008</b></font> </DIV> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </TD></TR></TABLE></div></BODY></HTML> <script language='javascript'>postamble();</script>
