Mid North Coast Amateur Beekeepers Association Inc. in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales | Community organisation

Mid North Coast Amateur Beekeepers Association Inc.

Locality: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Address: 1 Harbour Drive 2450 Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.beekeepers.asn.au

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25.01.2022 Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Sunday 9th February 2020 at Bundagen. Address: 401 McCabes Rd Bundagen Phone - 0437217157... Time: 10 am for 10:30 start There will be a Hive Inspection so bring Protective clothing Lunch: Roast chickens will be the basis for the lunch Cost $5.00 What to Bring: Please bring a luncheon item and a dessert/morning tea item A raffle prize would be greatly appreciated. This is a great way to raise funds for the club. The club has recently bought some beekeeping equipment to spice up the raffle Also bring a chair and don't forget your name tags Directions: The address for Bundagen is 401 McCabes rd Bundagen. This will bring you to the front gate. Once inside the front gate take the first road to the left and follow for three hundred meters. This will bring you to the main house and car park where we will set up for talk and food. The bees are located a short distance from this location. Look for the Bee meeting signs For more Information Contact Mal Banks - 02 6649 0990 or - Michael Worraker - 0408 293031

23.01.2022 Hello Everyone, It was wonderful to spend some time in New Zealand this month, but even more wonderful to return to a green countryside, with water everywhere. Unfortunately, the wet...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Next Meeting The next meeting will be held at the home of Leeharne Hawley and Paul Bradshaw at Coramba. Date: Sunday, October 13th... Phone: 0488 736 347 Address: 1448 Coramba Rd Coramba Time: 10:00am for 10:30am start Activity: There will be a hive inspection, so please bring protective clothing. Lunch: BBQ - $5.00 at 12:30pm Please bring: A luncheon item and a dessert/morning tea item A raffle prize would be greatly appreciated. This is a great way to raise funds for the club. The club has recently bought some beekeeping equipment to spice up the raffle. A chair and your nametags. Protective clothing. Directions: From the North, drive through Coramba and under the railway bridge following Orara Way. Their driveway entrance is about 100m on the left. From the South, their entrance is on the right about 100m past the 50 km/h sign. Look for the Bee Meeting signs. Enquiries: Mal Banks - 6649 0990 or Michael Worraker - 0408 293 031 Please give comments, ask questions, make suggestions, or give feedback at the next meeting

22.01.2022 Next Meeting Sunday 9th August 2020 Location: 1011 Orara Way, Nana Glen... Contact: Sharif Batieh Ph: 0405 490 531 Time : 10 for 10:30 am Cost: $5 contribution Bring your own food and drinks and chairs While everyone is at risk of acquiring COVID-19, the more mature among our population, and those with underlying health issues, are particularly vulnerable to developing more severe symptoms and complications. For this reason, we all have a responsibility to protect one another when gathering for meetings, which will be outdoors for the time being. The following steps are to be followed as a consequence: We are requesting that everyone intending to meet this coming Sunday please bring and wear a mask. Disposable masks will be available to purchase on your arrival on the day should you not already have one, @ $1 each. If you have any questions re this request, please contact Allan, Monica or Merridy. If you feel unwell, and/or have symptoms, get tested and stay at home. If you have visited declared ‘hotspots’ in Victoria or NSW, or have had visitors from these areas, stay at home. Bring everything you need with you. At this time we can not share anything, including cups, plates, utensils or food and drink. There can be no buffet. When you arrive, use the hand sanitizer provided often and for a period of 20 seconds each time. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If your hands are visibly soiled you need to wash with soap and water. Record your name and contact details in the book provided, using your own pen (just like you do when visiting cafes, restaurants, pubs). This is to allow for contact tracing if needed and is vitally important to safeguard our friends, family and healthcare workers. Practice social distancing: you must stay 1.5m away from others. Unfortunately there can be no handshakes, hugs or kisses as a greeting! Do the elbow-bump, or perform a beautiful Namaste (it means I bow to you: place hands together at the heart, close your eyes, and bow).

19.01.2022 Next Meeting. 14 February 2021 In lieu of our deferred Xmas party. Catering by Wholefoods Bellingen. Members price $15.00 (subsidised by MNCABA)... Non-members are welcome but will need to cover the full price of $30. Those who paid in 2020 will have their orders carried over. For those who haven’t & wish to join in, payment to be made via bank transfer to BCU, Mid North Coast Beekeepers BSB 533 000 Account No. 10533022 to secure your food order. Once payment is complete, notify Merridy [email protected] to confirm the names of attendees. For those of you who paid for the 2020 Xmas lunch but can now not attend, a refund will be arranged - just let Merridy know prior to 5 February. Don’t forget, attendance will gain entry into the fabulous Monster Lucky Draw included with your meal ticket. BYO Drinks & chair. Gleniffer Hall 8 Promised Land Rd Gleniffer (intersection of Gleniffer Rd & Timboon Rd) 11.00am - 2.30pm

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18.01.2022 A most informative day at Paul’s yesterday with the presentation of the flow hive to the winners of the silent auction, Meryl and Graeme. Thankyou to Matt for stepping into Allan’s shoes whilst he was away.

18.01.2022 Next Meeting Attn - This is the First Sunday, not the usual 2nd Sunday. The meeting was brought forward a week due to personal circumstances and with no alternative being available.... Date: Sunday, August 4th at Nana Glen, at the home of Sharif and Yvette. Phone: Sharif Batieh - 0405 490 531 Address: 1011 Orara Way Nana Glen NSW 2450 Time: 10:00am for 10:30am start Activity: There may be a hive activity, so please bring protective clothing. There will be a talk from New Horizons - re their beekeeping supplies. Lunch: $5.00 at 12:30pm please bring a luncheon item and something for morning tea/dessert. Please bring: A raffle prize A chair and your nametags. Directions Driving North into Nana Glen, Sharif’s house is the last one on the left before Nana Creek. Driving south through Nana Glen, Sharif’s house is first on the right after the creek. Look for the Bee Meeting signs and the yellow and black balloons. Enquiries: Mal Banks - 6649 0990 or Michael Worraker - 0408 293 031 Please give comments, ask questions, make suggestions, or give feedback at the next meeting.

16.01.2022 The next meeting will be held on Sunday 8th March 2020 at Gleniffer. Date: 8th March 2020 Time: 10am for 10:30 start... Address: 503 Roses Rd, Gleniffer Phone contact: Merridy on 0421 690 403 or Warren on 0413 497 356. Activity: There will be a hive activity Please Bring Protective Clothing Cost: $5 lunch What to Bring: Chairs Protective Clothing Salad or luncheon item Something sweet for morning tea or dessert Something for the raffle Directions: From Bellingen, turn right at the Post Office and cross Lavenders Bridge to Nth Bellingen, and then left at the roundabout into Wheatley Street, which turns into Gleniffer Road. A few kilometres out of town the road bends right. If you go straight ahead that is Roses Road. Continue on for about 5 - 6km and we are on the left. If you get to the turnoff to John Locke Place, you have missed our driveway. Our driveway is 800 metres long and should be driven slowly. Plenty of parking near the house or the veggie patch. Note that Roses Road is a loop so if you miss the first turn continue on to the top end of Roses Road. Enquiries: Mal Banks - 6649 0990 or Michael Worraker - 0408 293 031 Please give comments, ask questions, make suggestions, or give feedback at the next meeting.

15.01.2022 REPORT FROM JULY 2020 MEETING Thanks again to our hosts Sharif Batieh & Yvette James for a great day out in Nana Glen. Allan Thomas shared his expertise re bee nutrition and gave a very informative presentation (the notes of which you will find below). Glenn Locke demonstrated the new Flow-Hive 2. Some improvements include windows on both sides, a refined bottom base, stainless steel beetle tray, an inbuilt spirit level (fancy!) ... and adjustable feet to facilitate the required backward-sloping position. Glenn was keen to emphasise that the Flow-Hive is a harvesting system design, meaning that bees within still need to be managed carefully. John Carroll, our Biosecurity Officer, presented a new Small Hive Beetle trap, then the group split in two to inspect the on-site hives. Thanks to Allan & Glenn for sharing your knowledge in this way. A self-catering lunch was welcomed, followed by the moment everyone was anticipating the lucky door draw, where a number of fortunate attendees left for home with some useful beekeeping tools and equipment. Thanks to all those involved in making the day such a success.

14.01.2022 Pollination expo for beekeepers who do or are thinking of doing pollination are welcome.

14.01.2022 Allan's beekeeping workshops are running at Tamworth & Bellingen. Great opportunity to learn from an experienced beekeeper & trainer.

13.01.2022 Thank you to our hosts Kerry and Garry Shearer for providing a lovely venue for this month’s meeting. There was a good roll up of members and visitors on a perfect beekeeping day. The usual meeting was conducted, followed by an informative... session on swarming, lead by Don Wood and myself. There was plenty of discussions, with lots of questions and answers. Inspections were carried out on two hives. More space was provided in the brood boxes by bringing up a couple of frames, which were replaced with fresh frames. It was suggested that one of the two supers on the hives be removed for the time being. The bees were healthy and quiet. A pleasure to work. A suggestion was made that the Club create a private Facebook group for members to share their experiences. This is separate from the Facebook page that Glenn Locke administers for us. Our secretary, Monica Rich has used her skills to do this. There are already a couple of interesting posts. If you would like to join this group, click the link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/965664517252815 The next meeting will be hosted by Paul Campbell at the Coffs Harbour Christian Community School, Bonville, on the 8th of November. Regards, Allan

11.01.2022 Next Meeting - and AGM Date : 12th July Location: Bongil Picnic Area - Williams Road Bonville... Directions: Take the Bonville exit from the Pacific Highway onto Pine Creek Way. Turn into Williams Road north of Bonville. Bongil picnic area is at the end of Williams Road Time : 10:30 am No Cost This is a picnic/meeting/get together - so bring your own food and drinks and chairs, and picnic blankets if you wish. A great chance to get the ball rolling again after Covid -19, catch up with your old bee buddies, and for all the new members come along and meet your fellow MNC club members. This meeting will include our belated AGM. All positions will be declared vacant and the new committee will be elected. This is a great chance to inject new energy and enthusiasm into our club. In particular, we will be looking for a new secretary and a new newsletter editor

11.01.2022 Some of the beekeepers in our club are also very much interested in native bees. We are forming a local branch of the ANBA if you are interested in joining us. In the meantime please find this attached article which makes for very interesting reading.... https://www.news.com.au///0b792f8ed17921a483d0478e3b232d8b

11.01.2022 Hello Bee Friends, hope that you'll join us for some pre-chrissy fun and special general meeting this Sunday. Check out the invite ;)

10.01.2022 Next Meeting Sunday 13 September 2020 Location: 142 East Bonville Rd, Bonville From the South ... Take left exit off the highway at Archville Station Rd to Bonville Right at roundabout onto Pine Creek Way Take the first road to the right which is East Bonville Road From the North Take left exit off the highway at Lyons Road (Bonville) Turn right at roundabout Cross highway Turn left at roundabout onto Pine Creek Way Turn left onto East Bonville Road (150m past Gleniffer Road which is on the right) Contact: Matt Connell Ph: 6653 4375 Time : 10 for 10:30 am Cost: $5 contribution Bring your own food and drinks and chairs

10.01.2022 Last Meeting Our hosts were Monica and Michael Rich in Urunga. It was a well-attended meeting considering the terrible fires and road closures in the district at this time.... The main business of the formal section of the day was ratifying the amendments to the constitution to bring membership of the ABA and the MNC branch in line with the financial year rather than the present calendar year. This was passed unanimously. It was also suggested that members take advantage of the early bird offer which reduces the cost substantially. There was a discussion about the optional public liability insurance, which costs $20. It was generally agreed that it is very worthwhile. Michael outlined his and Monica’s ethos on treading lightly and also saving money. All this is being done on their 700 square metre block. Examples included water tanks, solar panels and smart use of same, yoghurt making, nut milk making, vegetable gardens, bee-friendly planting, worm farm, compost, chooks, bees, growing mushrooms, making kombucha, native bees etc. Two hives were inspected, led by Michael Worraker, Stan, Don and of course Monica who owned the hives. It was decided the flow super could be added to its brood box. Several frames of honey were harvested from the other hive which was a conventional Langstroth. Some frame manipulation/management was performed on the Langstroth as well. Monica set a new standard with her presentation, water jars and the addition of chicken kebabs to the barbeque. Thanks to both Monica and Michael for hosting this meeting. Thank you to all who contributed to the food table and raffle and also to those who assisted in the preparation, washing up, packing up etc.

09.01.2022 June Meeting Come join us for our next meeting of our club. When: June 13th 2021... Time: 10 for 1030 start Where: 78 Overlander Road Mooney Beach New South Wales Host: Geoff Moule ph: 0447 820 744 BYO: Chair, food, drinks, hat, bee protection gear, any outstanding library books. Much appreciated would be a donation for a raffle. This may include plants and produce. Entry fee at the door is $5. This will give you a free raffle ticket! Please remember that due to current Covid restrictions it is up to each and every one of us to be responsible. This includes: If you are experiencing any symptoms or feel unwell -stay at home and get tested. Use the hand sanitiser provided for a period of 20 minutes. You can do this as often as you like. Record your name and contact details in the book provided so contact tracing can occur if required. Practise social distancing of 1.5 metres. See you soon!

09.01.2022 Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Sunday, December 8th, at the Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens. We have the same area reserved as last year’s party.... This will be our Christmas party and will include a Special General Meeting to accept the new constitution, as discussed above. Date: Sunday, December 8th Address: Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens Time: 10:00am for 10:30am start Lunch: Roast Chickens and a Xmas Ham Cold liquid refreshments will be available Please bring: A salad item and a dessert/morning tea item. A chair and your nametags. Come along and celebrate Christmas with your Bee friends. Enquiries: Mal Banks - 6649 0990 or Michael Worraker - 0408 293 031 Please give comments, ask questions, make suggestions, or give feedback at the next meeting.

07.01.2022 Happy New Year I hope 2020 finds everybody well. It was so terrific to finally get some decent rain, after such a dry period combined with the ever-present threat of bushfires. Now life can begin to return to normal. Creeks and rivers are running and dams have had an inflow, as well as bushfires being extinguished. Let's just hope there is more rain in the near future and the impact of drought continues to lessen.... For the bees, they are no longer desperate for freshwater supplies, and there is the promise of future flowering events. As editor of this newsletter, I would appreciate input from members about their experiences during this difficult season. There must be some interesting stories you have that could be shared with members. There has been help offered to those who have an ABN, but moves are underfoot to garner assistance for the hobby beekeepers, who have suffered losses due to the drought and fires. However, finding out how much damage has been caused is difficult, so it would be a start if you could let me know if you’ve lost hives to the fires, and/or if your hives have suffered from a loss of foraging habitat, and/or have been forced to feed a sugar mixture due to that loss. The adoption of the ABA club constitution was agreed upon at the last meeting and this has now been approved by the Dept of Fair Trading. This will now bring us in line with the ABA constitution with the Financial Year running from July to June. This means we will need to hold our AGM before June next year.

07.01.2022 Last Meeting. Our hosts for this meeting were Judith and Darren Barber off Scott’s Head Rd. This was a venue with a difference, with drinking water being shipped in and no electricity. People arrived with wonderous smiles on their faces, as it seemed to be in the middle of nowhere.... However, the day went smoothly with the billy constantly being refilled to boil and the sausages and onion cooked on the gas BBQ. After the usual meeting and some discussion around the changes to conditions in line with Bee Biosecurity, Spring inspections were carried out on the hives. John, Don and Steve capably lead the inspections. The bees were actively coming and going, with no external evidence of any problems. Inside, it was ascertained that the queens had commenced laying well, but appeared to have backed off a little in recent times. This was surmised because there was plenty of capped brood but not a lot of young larvae or eggs. The hives were well situated, off the ground a little with plenty of bush and a creek within flying distance. A barrier system for disease control was in place with all the boxes numbered. The registration number was printed clearly on the hives. There was a strong attendance, with some new faces. As usual, the lunch was spectacular due to everyone pitching in to place something on the table. Merridy did a great job selling raffle tickets and conducting the raffle. I was particularly pleased to win the lemons, as with the flu, I have been making plenty of hot, honey and lemon drinks. Thank you to everyone, especially our hosts, for pitching in and making the day a great success

07.01.2022 Next Meeting- Date-9 May 2021 - yes - it’s Mothers Day! Time-10 for 10.30am start... Address-6 Meadowlands Crescent, Coffs Harbour NSW Host-Paul McLeod pH: 0407 974 037 BYO- Chair, food, drinks, hat, bee protection gear, any outstanding library books Venue notes: This is a suburban location in Diggers Beach. Plenty of parking is available on the streets nearby, but be prepared to walk a short distance if you're a late arrival. Look for the yellow & black balloons on the letterbox. Once you've made it, follow the arrow signs down the left hand side of the house and into the backyard. Paul’s hives are in a busy corner of the garden with room for maybe 6 or 8 people to gather around during the inspection, so we will split into groups if necessary.

04.01.2022 Look what’s coming....

04.01.2022 NEXT MEETING Date: Sunday 8 November 2020 Time: 10 for 10.30am Host: Paul Campbell Ph: 6653 4000 Location: Coffs Harbour Christian Community School, 226 Bonville Station Rd, Bonville NSW... Cost: $5 as a donation to the Club, which entitles you entry in the Lucky Draw of useful bee-related products What to bring: Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to have our normal shared, buffet-style morning tea and lunch. Therefore you need to bring your own food and drinks. Also consider bringing: Something to sit on Your protective bee gear if you want to be involved in the hive inspection (loan gear available for new members) A hat Your name badge Extra $$ should you wish to purchase from Steve Fowler (see information above - pre-ordering is preferable to guarantee availability) or other members who may have items to sell on the day A smile & sense of humour COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES FOR OUR MEETINGS (current 27/10/20) If you feel unwell, and/or have symptoms, get tested and stay at home. When you arrive, use the hand sanitiser provided often and for a period of 20 seconds each time. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If your hands are visibly soiled you need to wash with soap and water. Record your name and contact details in the book provided, using your own pen (just like you do when visiting cafes, restaurants, pubs). This is to allow for contact tracing if needed, and is vitally important to safeguard our friends, family and healthcare workers. Practice social distancing: you must stay 1.5m away from others. Feel free to wear a mask this is particularly important if participating in the hive inspections, as social distancing in that situation is not possible. Single use masks are available for purchase on the day @ $1 each. Monitor your emails for changes or cancellations if conditions alter.

02.01.2022 Expressions of interest. One of our experienced beekeepers will be running a course aimed at raising your own bee nucleus colony. This course will run over 3 to 4 sessions over the period of at least a month depending on queen availability and weather commencing in September (date to be finalised). On completion of the course you will take home your nucleus of bees continuing your journey as a beekeeper. Participant numbers will be capped and all participants must be registered with DPI and have completed a beekeeping course or are able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and experience.

01.01.2022 Hi all I don’t know how to create a poll here but we would like to share some logos for our club that have come through. By all means please present your logo to our secretary Monica and we will take it to a vote at our June Meeting. ... Please see attached. Enjoy designing your own and looking forward to more contributions!