245 February 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Kilbarchan Beekeepers
January and
February are the
least ‘handson’
for time in
the hive and for
the beekeeper
and most time is
spent on planning
for the year
ahead, cleaning,
maintaining and
replenishing
equipment. The
honeybee does
not hibernate, the
colony is reduced
to minimal numbers that are able to keep the small cluster of bees warm, and
weather permitting they will still venture out of the hive for water and to do
other essential ‘business’. It can be an anxious time for the Beekeeper, waiting
to see if the colony has survived the dark cold winter months and resisting
the temptation to take a peek, as this can lower the hives
sorely maintained temperature to a dangerous level.
The first sign of Spring however is the snowdrop and
Method:
Put all of the dressing ingredients into a
blender and blitz till well mixed.
Next, put all the salad ingredients into a
bowl except the nuts.
Pour over sufficient dressing to coat
the ingredients and mix well. Leave to
infuse for an hour so the flavours can
mingle, then add the nuts and serve.
Any leftover salad dressing will keep in
a screw top jar for up to a week in the
fridge, and makes a delicious marinade
for fish.
this and the Crocus are the first natural source of food for the honeybee since
the Ivy and Mahonia finished flowering late last year.
Interested?
KBA meet during the winter months in the Steeple hall at 19.30. If you
are interested in beekeeping you will be more than welcome to join us.
The remaining Winter Programme is as follows: -
10 Feb - The Role of the Bee Disease Inspector and Bee Disease Update
10 March - Integrated Pest Management and Queen Rearing
If you are interested in beekeeping for yourself or the whole family, anyone is
welcome. Contact Ian Craig, the KBA Secretary on 01505 322684 or via e-mail
beekeeper30@btinternet.com if you would like to know more!
Full of vitamins C and A, magnesium and lots of
other essential phytochemicals, this colourful salad
looks and tastes sensational: just the thing to
brighten up a dark February day.
Maggie’s Centres, which are supported by players of
People’s Postcode Lottery, are based in the grounds
of NHS cancer treatment centres throughout the
UK and offer a programme of support to people
with cancer, their family and friends, which includes
benefits advice and relaxation classes as well
as nutrition advice. For more information about
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