<link rel="stylesheet" href="/chelifer.css" type="text/css"><div align="center"><font size="4" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Sussex BeekeepersAssociation, 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> Stephen Kelly</td><td width="18%">01273 477164<br><a href="mailto:kellysd@beeb.net"</a>kellysd@beeb.net</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><br><br>To contact us: <a href="mailto:bees@chelifer.com">bees@chelifer.com</a></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td><i>Secretary</i><br> Lyn Hawkins</td><td>01273 584522<br><a href="mailto:Bumbleslady@aol.com"</a>Bumbleslady@aol.com</td></tr><tr><td><i>Treasurer</i><br> Craig Cheek</td><td>01273 845705<br><a href="mailto:craig.cheek@tiscali.co.uk">Craig Cheek</a></td></tr><tr><td><i>Meetings Secretary</i><br> Lyn Hawkins</td><td>01273 584522 <br><a href="mailto:Bumbleslady@aol.com"</a>Bumbleslady@aol.com</td></tr><tr><td><i>Editor</i><br>Mark Pappenheim</td><td>01273 483546 <br> <a href="mailto:m.papp@dsl.pipex.com"</a>m.papp@dsl.pipex.com</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="beesmay2008.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.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 magasine 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.btinternet.com/sherriff.int">B.J.Sherriff</a> [protective clothing]<br> <a href="http://www.kbs@btinternet.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.mailto:mel.David@btinternet.com">Taylors Hives,</a> Bridend [beekeeping stuff]<br> <a href="http://www.millhouse.co.uk/bibba/index.htm">British Isles Beebreeders Association</a> <br> <a href="http://www.cf.ac.uk/ibra/">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.btinternet.com/~Bridgend.Beekeepers/Bees?links/links.html">Bridgend Beekeepers</a> An EXCELLENT source of further links!<br> <a href="http://www.users.erols.com/cohenjosh/070902apic.html">Macrothesaurus: honey</a> [See also Apiculture within this link; a long list of links to reports, statistics, regulation etc. concerned with honey [bees] in business.] <br> <a href="http://www.surreybeekeepers.org.uk/sbkalinks.html">Surrey Beekeepers Association Links page</a> Very useful<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> Fascinating - for Varroa control using heated oxalic acid (dangerous!) in simple special dispensers (Canada)<br> <a href="http://www.swienty.com/engelsk/varrox.html">Another Oxalic Acid Sublimation for Varroa Control</a> Fascinating - for Varroa control using heated oxalic acid pellets (care!) in simple special dispensers (southern Denmark) <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> <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.surreybeekeepers.org.uk/guildford/">Surrey, Guildford Beekeepers Association</a><br> <a href="http://www.members.aol.com/kingstonbees/">Surrey, Kingston Beekeepers Club</a><br> <a href="http://www.reigate.demon.co.uk/divisioninfo.htm">Surrey, Reigate Beekeepers Association</a><br> <a href="http://www.labka.freeserve.co.uk">Sussex, Littlehampton & Arundel Beekeepers Association</a><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> <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><td><b>Two useful News Groups Links</b><br><tr><td> <a href="http://www.news2mail.com/alt/hobbies/beekeeping.htmlml">Alt HobbiesBeekeeping</a><br> <a href="http//groups.google.com/group/sci.agriculture.beekeeping">Sci. agriculture Beekeeping</a> with many other beekeeping links. You may need to subscribe.</td></tr></table> <table><tr><td><p><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.</p> <p>Details of how to find these sites can be <a href="outmaps.pdf">downloaded here.</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><b>Winter Meetings</b> are at the <a href="venue.jpg">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; bring a mug and something to share to eat.</td></tr></p></table><br> <table bgcolor="#CCCCCC" border width="100%"><tr><td><center><b><i>DIARY</i></b></center></td></tr><tr><td><b>SummerMeetings</b></tr></td> <tr><td>Sunday 18<sup>th</sup> May, Sussex BKA Bee Market, Plumpton College: from 10.30am, includes bee handling demonstration, lecture (Margaret Thomas on “Swarm Prevention & Control – Mid- Season Beekeeping”), children’s bee workshop, raffle, auction of bees & equipment</tr></td> <tr><td>Saturday 24<sup>th</sup> May, Divisional out-apiary meeting at Plumpton</tr></td> <tr><td>Thursday 5<sup>th</sup>–Saturday7<sup>th</sup> June, South of England Show, Ardingly, West Sussex</tr></td> <tr><td>Saturday 14<sup>th</sup> June, Member’s apiary meeting at Heather McNiven’s home apiary in Burgess Hill</tr></td> <tr><td>July DATE TBC Member’s apiary meeting – venue TBC</tr></td> <tr><td>Sunday 17<sup>th</sup> August, Divisional out-apiary meeting at Plumpton</tr></td> <tr><td>Saturday 13<sup>th</sup> September, Divisional out-apiary meeting at Whitelands</tr></td> <tr><td>Thursday 30<sup>th</sup> October–Saturday 1<sup>st</sup> November, National Honey Show, St George’s College, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2QS.<br> The College is just off the M25 at Junction 11, and a short walk from Addlestone station. (NB: new date and new venue)</tr></td> <tr><td>Saturday 8<sup>th</sup> November, Sussex BKA Annual Convention, Plumpton College <b>new date</b></tr></td> </table> <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 2007</b></font> </DIV> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DIV> </BODY> </HTML>
