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Bendigo Beekeepers

Locality: North Bendigo

Phone: +61 3 5446 7911

Address: Peppergreen Farm, 40-44 Thunder Street 3550 North Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.vicbeekeepers.com.au/vaa-regional-branches.html

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24.01.2022 Hi Beautiful Bee Buddies 30th September is the new date set for our zoom meeting, this replaces the meeting that was canceled a couple of weeks ago due to major technical issues. Like everything else this year we'll blame Covid . If you've already registered, there's no need to re register, keep an eye out in your emails for the link. If you'd like to join let us and hear Matt's talk on sustainable bee keeping let us know before Sunday. Stay safe

23.01.2022 Next Zoom Meeting: Wednesday 4th November 2020 at 7.30 p.m. Topic: Members are asked to email to Carol [email protected] a couple of photos they have taken and would like to talk about to initiate further discussion. It would be great if you could get those phones or cameras out to take some photos of things you are proud of, things you are puzzled about, or things which may prompt some interesting discussion at our meeting. It would be even better if you are able... to talk briefly about your photos and lead questions/discussion for a few minutes. So don't be shy snap away, no question or scenario is silly. Looking forward to your input. See more

22.01.2022 Beekeepers, only bring healthy hives to almonds Brokers, orchardists and Agriculture Victoria officers undertake physical inspections of hives you bring to ...almonds. So, if you’re bringing your hives to almonds, make sure they pass the inspection. Hives showing signs of disease will be removed from orchards. A healthy hive at almonds is worth over $120, but a diseased hive at almonds could cost you a $330 fine. For more information about attending almond pollination, the Code, or beekeeping in general, email your questions to: [email protected] Do yourself and the industry a favour and leave weak and diseased hives at home.

20.01.2022 Hi All Carol emailed out this reminder today, just in case you missed it..... Please find attached some information about the Australian Virtual Hobby Beekeepers Conference on this Saturday 20 June, in which you may be very interested.... If interested in knowing more pleased follow the link below in Ally’s email. There appears to be quite a number of interesting speakers Here is a link to the Conference Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/222707652138572/

18.01.2022 Hello All, As we are starting to get a few requests asking for help removing swarms and based on other years - as we move further into Spring there will be lots more, I would like to compiled a list of beekeepers who would be willing to respond to some of these requests. If you would be willing to collect swarms from time to time, and to be placed on a list for this purpose please send us a message.... Also, a final reminder to let me know if you would like to be sent registration details for next Wednesday’s Zoom meeting. I plan to send these out either late Sunday or Monday morning. Kind Regards Bendigo Bee Branch

18.01.2022 Well this is interesting. Just in case you don't have your watch, your phone, your ianything, your car and so on

17.01.2022 Swarm calls are starting to come in, if you'd like to be on our register for swarms or on our cut outs register send us a message.

17.01.2022 Bendigo Branch V.A.A. Inc. are zooming again, as we are unable to hold our meetings in person our next zoom meet will be on: Wednesday 16th September at 7.30 p.m. ... The planned Agenda is: Matt Veleuski from Argile Apiary, Heathcote. Topic: "Self-sufficiency in the home apiary". Matt will also discuss how the hobbyist can produce their own queen with nucleus hives. Rob Gardner President BBVAA - What is the VAA? What does it do? Do we need to know about it and other similar questions? As the Bendigo Branch representative on the VAA executive, Rob will present a short section addressing these questions. Q&A Session: Miscellaneous questions Discussion of your beekeeping questions. Expressions of interest before this Sunday 13th Oct.

13.01.2022 Tonight at 5:40pm, some CFA brigades across the state will be sounding their fire alarm for four cycles in memory of the four fallen Victoria Police Officers wh...o tragically lost their lives last week. We do ask that you please help us make your friends and family aware of this event and not to be alarmed when you hear the siren.

11.01.2022 Hello All, Please note the following message from Rob in relation to our April 1 meeting. Postponement of April meeting.... Following some discussion with a number of branch members, a decision has been made to postpone the April meeting at Peppergreen Farm. With the Covid19 climate, many community groups are in this unique situation of considering the same question. The decision was not easy to make, yet the question of safety and caution has to override all other aspects. Since a reasonable number of our members have been holding a birth certificate for some years, safety becomes a more prominent aspect. The Annual General Meeting. At this stage a date for the AGM has not been set. At the AGM, may I remind members that the following positions are available for nomination and election. President and vice president. Secretary and assistant secretary Treasurer. Up to 5 committee members. Resources representative/library officer. ******************* Future. I would like to encourage all members to consider nominating for executive positions. A successful organization thrives with an active executive group, one that is able to provide continued leadership and renewal over the years. As is the case with all Victorian (at least) beekeeping groups, our branch membership is evolving, as the interest in beekeeping grows amongst smaller and recreational beekeepers. It is important that the needs and interests of this group is catered for. Additional to these developing interests, Bendigo branch is very fortunate, in fact probably unique, in having a substantial membership of commercial apiarists who over the years have provided, and still provide, generously, in their knowledge and guidance. The branch must cater for this group as well. It is important that the branch continue to steer towards meeting all these needs of the membership. Please consider your interest in contributing to the branch in these roles. I am happy to talk with anyone who may be looking for more information about this. ******************** In the meanwhile it is likely that there will be more communication to the membership via email, until it is clear about future meeting details. Regards, Rob Gardner. President. 0477489889

11.01.2022 Thanks National Geographic, this is awesome!!!

10.01.2022 Native bee spotting... Look who we found in Heathcote. Anyone spotted any native bees lately? Share your pics below..

06.01.2022 2nd Bendigo Branch V.A.A. Inc zoom meeting Wed 19th August @ 7.30 Due to the popularity of our 1st meeting we are holding a second meeting on Wednesday 19th with the agender being Swarm control, this was touched on at our 1st meet and as we are leading up to the swarming season the timing is perfect to gain the knowledge to preevent your hives from swarming. Presented by Barry Cooper an experienced bee keeper from Melbourne V.A.A. ... As at our Peppergreen Farm meets there will opportunity for questions and answers after the presentation. To register email: [email protected] See you Wed. week See more

04.01.2022 Sign up for the Biosecurity for Beekeepers course. The online course is now free for everyone with beehives. Complete the course to learn about: - Checking you...r hives for pests and diseases - Identifying exotic and established pest and diseases of honey bees - taking action after finding serious pest or disease in your hives - Minimise the impacts of pests and disease on your hives For information on how to register for the course visit beeaware.org.au/training See more

04.01.2022 If your hive has swarmed be on the look out for secondary swarms Also known as an after swarm, secondary swarms occur after the prime swarm. When bees are preparing to swarm there will often be many queen bee larvae in the colony. If these virgin queen bees emerge from their queen cells, one queen may leave with half of the colony. Who else has information on swarming or secondary swarming, wtite in the comments..

03.01.2022 Hopefully he wasn't busting...

01.01.2022 Happy World bee day..

01.01.2022 BENDIGO BRANCH V.A.A. INC. 41ST ANNUAL BEEKEEPING FIELD DAY 2020 CANCELLATION OF 11TH OCTOBER 2020 HARCOURT FIELD DAY - RE COVID-19 The Bendigo Branch V.A.A. Inc.’s President and executive committee has decided, in the interest of public health, after careful consideration of the collated opinions (gained via a survey of its members) and together with thorough consideration of the health advice, guidelines and pandemic restrictions regarding COVID-19, to cancel this year...’s 2020 annual beekeeping field day which is usually held at Harcourt. As you are aware this is a rapidly changing situation. Bendigo Branch’s main priority is to ensure the health and safety of all beekeepers, traders, general public, volunteers, members and participants involved. This decision has not been made lightly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to all who were looking forward to this event. We would like to assure everyone that subject to new or continuing COVID-19 restrictions we will be working towards conducting our annual beekeeping field day again on the second Sunday of October in 2021. In the meantime, Bendigo Branch is exploring the possibilities of keeping its members connected by holding Q&A educational sessions and/or business meetings etc., replacing face to face meetings, by using the on-line resource of ZOOM. The Committee thanks everyone for their understanding and patience as we negotiate our way through this difficult period. We trust that you will be able to continue supporting the beekeeping community by attending our next beekeeping field day and perhaps, in the meantime, linking with us via Facebook and ZOOM. We look forward to the future. Kind Regards, Carol Maunder (Secretary) On behalf of Bendigo Branch V.A.A. Inc. See more