Hi all,
well, I've finally [written up the last
meeting](https://oxnatbees.wordpress.com/2018/01/15/onbg-meeting-16th-nov-2017-insulation-honey-and-mites/).
Time to start planning new ones (following a huge not-so-subtle hint from Ann).
I suggest we have one about honey, because a number of people have asked me for
information about exactly how to get it from a hive. Some of us have had hives
for a few years and never taken any yet. This is probably best done at my
house, where I have both Warres and, down the road, TBH's. We need to discuss
when it is OK to take honey, and the practical aspects of it. There might be a
slight complication in that we are looking after 2 aged parents now, but we can
work around that.
Does anyone have any other ideas for meeting themes? Or wish to host a meeting?
Or give a talk?
Also if anyone has any bee-related events they'd like mentioned on the [events
page](https://oxnatbees.wordpress.com/events/) of the blogsite, let me know.
Like skep making workshops, training events etc.
Also talking about Events:
- OBKA members can visit the Natural History Museum in Oxford for a guided tour
by an entomologist on Jan 30th, 6PM. I went on this last year, it was good.
- There is a [talk on ants](http://www.westoxfordu3a.org.uk), ant intelligence
and ant hills on 12th Feb in West Oxford. I have no idea if it will be any good.
- On Fri 16th Feb there is an OBKA lecture at the Natural History Museum.
- - - - -
2 of our hives were flying a few minutes ago in bright sunshine but the rain's
back now 8)
Jack - the school has finally found the veil you lent them! I am picking it up
today.
Paul
