In June 2024 we held our apiary auction - a good chance to get rid of the clutter that accumulates over the years and make a modest sum for the club besides. A special mention should go to James, who has led our Asian Hornet response, procuring a Gardapis trap, a litre of Trappit and a hive muzzle for each member, and has also had posters and cards printed to raise public awareness.

Over the Summer we had lectures given by Alan, on recognising bee diseases and Patrick, on preparing your honey for the National Honey Show.

During August we had the Basic Assessments for another group of candidates: congratulations to Courtney, Mark, Helen, Sam and John for passing theirs. This means that nearly half of the full members of the club have now passed this first milestone.

On the 17^th of August we had our apiary honey extraction - not such a big affair this year as the weather during the Summer led the bees to consume much of the stores they had built up in the early season. However there was a good turnout both of members and entries for the club honey show in September. A barbecue made the whole afternoon one to enjoy and Andy again walked away with the "Best in Show" prize.