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beekeeping industry. To this end we advocate for beekeepers’ interests, support honey bee health,

research, deliver practical training, education, mentoring and information

The StingThe ofcial newsletter of the Southside Beekeepers Club.

The Sting Issue No. 22 - August 2020

NEXT CLUB MEETINGClub meetings are cancelled due to the Covid-19

outbreak.

ASN: A0047348Y

Clubbeekeepers

Southside

Now watch your emails and your club

magazine The Sting as the committee are

planning some on line activities ie. online

training courses and club meetings with

questions and answers.

Please note that committee member’s email

accounts have been migrated to microsoft 365

accounts. This will cut down on spam, cost the

club less and make the account management

much easier. Email addresses stay the same.

A new website is coming soon. Steve Rose

has been hard at work crafting a new website

that will be much easier to navigate and

maintain. We will be launching a new website

which will mostly be exclusive to Southside

Beekeeper members. So watch out for an

email coming soon.

August is the month that the Club would

normally hold its Trade night. Obviously this is

impossible with covid-19. In an effort to

support some of our trade partners, the Club’s

committee have decided to offer suppliers free

advertising in this months edition of the Sting.

Club E-Rafe now commencing

The club has purchased $600.00 worth of gift

vouchers from Bec’s Bees, comprising a

$300.00, $200.00 and $100.00 gift vouchers.

See page 3 for how to enter.

Stay happy and healthy

Regards

Graeme Gill - President

PRESIDENTS REPORT

Hello club members, I hope your are all well

and that you have everything ready to go for

spring and upcoming bee season. If not get

cracking because the fun, activity and season

will be here all to soon.

We have a great and fun competition on with

the best and most creative Painted bee box.

This competition will have some fantastic club

incentives up for grabs. More further in the

sting.

Anyone interested in collecting swarms this

year please call me and register your interest,

and I will give you some collection instructions

and put you on the list.

Also anyone wanting a colony of bees, please

let one of the committee members know so

they can add you to the list.

We will have several options for a colony of

bees this year.

• Just bees in your complete bee box with

frames wax and straps.

• A complete 5 frame nuc box colony of Bees

• Or a complete eight frame wax dipped box

colony of bees ,

Costs are still to be conrmed but these will be

of great value to our club members.

COMMITTEE MEETINGSOur committee meetings are on the second

Wednesday of each month however with the

Covid-19 issue, they are conducted via Microsoft

Teams. Members are always welcome but please

call Ted Cottle on for Microsoft 0428 429 547

Teams set up details.

EXTRACTOR HIREExtractors are now available at 4 locations.

Dion Riches at Safety Beach 0417 292 269

Ted Cottle at Frankston South 0428 429 547

Steven Rose at Brighton 0416 120 170

Angelo Pannacci at Patterson Lakes

0423 094 087

Hire is now $70.00 for 2 days. This includes a

$50.00 deposit, refundable upon the return of the

extractor in a clean condition.

Online members E-raffle

e-rafe for a

chance to

$300.00,

$200.00or

$100.00gift voucher

from Bec’s Bees

Southside Beekeepers Club have decided to

reward the clubs members for their patience

during the covid-19 lockdown with the chance to

WIN big prizes by entering the club’s E-rafe.

To enter, current nancial club members can

email their name, address and contact number

to the Vice President Mark Collier at

[email protected]

Winners will be drawn from a barrel by club

President and resident barrel boy Graeme Gill

on Saturday October the 3rd 2020.

This competition is not open to the committee.

Winners will be notied by phone and Bec

McBride from Bec’s Bees will email a digital

voucher. Winners will be responsible for

payment of all post/courier fees.

Enter Southside

Beekeepers club’s

Ofce Bearers President Graeme Gill [email protected] M: 0418 560 742

Vice President Mark Collier [email protected] M: 0407 553 022

Secretary Ted Cottle [email protected] M: 0428 429 547

Treasurer Angelo Pannacci [email protected] M: 0423 094 087

Committee Members James Warner M: 0434 274 586 [email protected]

Steven Rose M: 0416 120 170 [email protected]

Elliott Yeoman [email protected]

Marita Johnson M: 0415 344 756 [email protected]

Sally Cooper M: 0419 362 545 [email protected]

Southside Beekeepers MeetingsWe meet at Monterey Secondary College,Silvertop Street, Frankston North 3200

thAssemble 7:00pm 4 Wednesday of each month.Meeting starts 7:30pm

Contact InfoM: 0413 104 191

Postal Address PO Box 3008 Frankston East VIC 3199

Post box emptied monthly

The StingEditor Mark [email protected]

Copy for The Sting must be received by the 15th of each month.

https://www.facebook.com/southsidebeekeepersclub/

Web: www.southsidebeekeepers.com.au

COMMITTEE MEETINGSOur committee meetings are on the second

Wednesday of each month however with the

Covid-19 issue, they are conducted via Microsoft

Teams. Members are always welcome but please

call Ted Cottle on for Microsoft 0428 429 547

Teams set up details.

EXTRACTOR HIREExtractors are now available at 4 locations.

Dion Riches at Safety Beach 0417 292 269

Ted Cottle at Frankston South 0428 429 547

Steven Rose at Brighton 0416 120 170

Angelo Pannacci at Patterson Lakes

0423 094 087

Hire is now $70.00 for 2 days. This includes a

$50.00 deposit, refundable upon the return of the

extractor in a clean condition.

Online members E-raffle

e-rafe for a

chance to

$300.00,

$200.00or

$100.00gift voucher

from Bec’s Bees

Southside Beekeepers Club have decided to

reward the clubs members for their patience

during the covid-19 lockdown with the chance to

WIN big prizes by entering the club’s E-rafe.

To enter, current nancial club members can

email their name, address and contact number

to the Vice President Mark Collier at

[email protected]

Winners will be drawn from a barrel by club

President and resident barrel boy Graeme Gill

on Saturday October the 3rd 2020.

This competition is not open to the committee.

Winners will be notied by phone and Bec

McBride from Bec’s Bees will email a digital

voucher. Winners will be responsible for

payment of all post/courier fees.

Enter Southside

Beekeepers club’s

Ofce Bearers President Graeme Gill [email protected] M: 0418 560 742

Vice President Mark Collier [email protected] M: 0407 553 022

Secretary Ted Cottle [email protected] M: 0428 429 547

Treasurer Angelo Pannacci [email protected] M: 0423 094 087

Committee Members James Warner M: 0434 274 586 [email protected]

Steven Rose M: 0416 120 170 [email protected]

Elliott Yeoman [email protected]

Marita Johnson M: 0415 344 756 [email protected]

Sally Cooper M: 0419 362 545 [email protected]

Southside Beekeepers MeetingsWe meet at Monterey Secondary College,Silvertop Street, Frankston North 3200

thAssemble 7:00pm 4 Wednesday of each month.Meeting starts 7:30pm

Contact InfoM: 0413 104 191

Postal Address PO Box 3008 Frankston East VIC 3199

Post box emptied monthly

The StingEditor Mark [email protected]

Copy for The Sting must be received by the 15th of each month.

https://www.facebook.com/southsidebeekeepersclub/

Web: www.southsidebeekeepers.com.au

This month Paul Fong Lip has emailed some

pictures of bees visiting his owering plants in

his backyard.

Please email any pictures of plants you have

observed that are favoured by bees as well as

any unusual pics from your hives to

[email protected] and I

will include them in the next issue of The Sting.

If possible provide the species or common

name of the plant with your submission. This

will assist members purchasing from a nursery.

Beautiful BlossomsPlanting for Pollinators – MornPen’s Beneficial Insects

Club member Matt Messina is planting out a

150m wide verge at his property in Moorooduc

on the Mornington Peninsula. He has had help

from Kate at Briars Nursery and has a good

staggered planting approach.

He thought club members may nd the

planting list helpful in helping to feed their bees

as well as helping other local pollinators such

as native bees and butteries.

1st tier closest to Bentons Rd Boundary10

Eucalyptus pauciora

10 Banksia marginata

2nd tier

15 Bursaria spinosa

15 Goodia latifolia

20 Grevillea Big red

20 Grevillea olivacea red or orange

10 Allogoyne hugelli

10 Leptospermum petersonii

10 Leptospermum scoparium

10 Callistemon Dawson river weeper

3rd tier

20 Grevillea Robyn Gordon

15 Indigophera austral

15 Olearia ramulosa

20 Correa ref

Understory

20 Brachyscomb multida

10 Hardenbergia violacea

20 Viola hederacea

The above list includes plants to attract

pollinators as well as indigenous plants.

Thanks Matt, for a great list and also timely for

the approaching Spring.

The Editor

Free Bee Biosecurity courses from Plant Health Australia

Biosecurity for Beekeepers – provides advice

on keeping honey bees healthy using industry

best practice. This course supports the

Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity

Code of Practice and is one way to meet the

training requirement of the Code. (Please note:

this course is on a different site to the other

BOLT courses.)

This course is free for all beekeepers based in

Australia ($40 for international enrolments).

Once you are on the login page for the

Biosecurity for Beekeepers course, there are a

few simple steps to enrol, and then you will be

able to access and complete the course. If you

need more help, a step by step guide to get

started is available in the Biosecurity for

Beekeepers fact sheet

Go to the following address from more info

https://www.planthealthaustralia.com.au/resour

ces/training/biosecurity-online-training/.

This month Paul Fong Lip has emailed some

pictures of bees visiting his owering plants in

his backyard.

Please email any pictures of plants you have

observed that are favoured by bees as well as

any unusual pics from your hives to

[email protected] and I

will include them in the next issue of The Sting.

If possible provide the species or common

name of the plant with your submission. This

will assist members purchasing from a nursery.

Beautiful BlossomsPlanting for Pollinators – MornPen’s Beneficial Insects

Club member Matt Messina is planting out a

150m wide verge at his property in Moorooduc

on the Mornington Peninsula. He has had help

from Kate at Briars Nursery and has a good

staggered planting approach.

He thought club members may nd the

planting list helpful in helping to feed their bees

as well as helping other local pollinators such

as native bees and butteries.

1st tier closest to Bentons Rd Boundary10

Eucalyptus pauciora

10 Banksia marginata

2nd tier

15 Bursaria spinosa

15 Goodia latifolia

20 Grevillea Big red

20 Grevillea olivacea red or orange

10 Allogoyne hugelli

10 Leptospermum petersonii

10 Leptospermum scoparium

10 Callistemon Dawson river weeper

3rd tier

20 Grevillea Robyn Gordon

15 Indigophera austral

15 Olearia ramulosa

20 Correa ref

Understory

20 Brachyscomb multida

10 Hardenbergia violacea

20 Viola hederacea

The above list includes plants to attract

pollinators as well as indigenous plants.

Thanks Matt, for a great list and also timely for

the approaching Spring.

The Editor

Free Bee Biosecurity courses from Plant Health Australia

Biosecurity for Beekeepers – provides advice

on keeping honey bees healthy using industry

best practice. This course supports the

Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity

Code of Practice and is one way to meet the

training requirement of the Code. (Please note:

this course is on a different site to the other

BOLT courses.)

This course is free for all beekeepers based in

Australia ($40 for international enrolments).

Once you are on the login page for the

Biosecurity for Beekeepers course, there are a

few simple steps to enrol, and then you will be

able to access and complete the course. If you

need more help, a step by step guide to get

started is available in the Biosecurity for

Beekeepers fact sheet

Go to the following address from more info

https://www.planthealthaustralia.com.au/resour

ces/training/biosecurity-online-training/.

Advice for hobbyists maintaining hives

Club Secretary received the following information from VAA regarding bee keepers obligations during the covid-19 lockdown and what they can and cannot do to maintain the health of their bees.

The VAA has been working with Governments during the current COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that our interests are considered as part of any movement restrictions and exemptions that apply to individuals and businesses.

I have been able to gain some clarity around beekeepers being able to attend their hives for husbandry purposes in areas currently subject to stage 3 and 4 movement restrictions. The link below takes you directly to the relevant web page which has a number of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).

Where the FAQ indicates that you need to provide evidence about your animals/insects, I

suggest that you carry a copy (both hard copy and electronic) of your beekeeper registration with you in the event of you being spot checked by authorities.

For current information please check the relevant Victorian and the AHBIC websites as they hold considerable amounts of relevant information for you and your business.

As the COVID-19 response continues, I will continue to represent the VAA and our interests at the relevant industry forums being hosted by Agriculture Victoria.

Kind regards,Phil McPhersonPresident VAA Inc

https://www.business.vic.gov.au/disputes-disasters-and-succession-planning/covid-safe-business/agriculture,-forestry-and-shing-sector-guidance

Icing: Melt the butter slowly on stove top until it turns golden brown in colour. Do not burn

Remove from heat, add half the icing sugar, beat well, add honey, vanilla and water.

Gradually add remaining icing sugar . Beat until thick.

Jenbees Recipe corner

Club member Jennifer Puppa (Jenbees) runs a commercial kitchen and rents the facility to chefs.

A big thank you to you Jennifer and your ChefsThe Editor

This months recipe has been provided by Jennifer - Owner Gemini Catering Equipment

Honey Cake

Ingredients125g butter½ cup caster sugar1 egg2 tbs honey1 1/2 cup self-raising our1 tsp ginger½ cup milk¼ tsp vanilla essence½ tsp bicarbonate of soda2 tsp boiling water

Icing3 tbs butter2 cups icing sugar2 tsp honey1 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbs hot water

MethodPreheat Oven to 180°C

Prepare either a 20cm ring pan, or loaf pan

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and honey and beat together

Add sifted our and ginger alternatively with milk and vanilla

Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the boiling water. Add to the mixture and blend well. Place mixture into prepared pan.

Bake for 35 minutes if using a ring pan and 45 minutes if using a loaf tin. When cool, ice with honey icing.

Advice for hobbyists maintaining hives

Club Secretary received the following information from VAA regarding bee keepers obligations during the covid-19 lockdown and what they can and cannot do to maintain the health of their bees.

The VAA has been working with Governments during the current COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that our interests are considered as part of any movement restrictions and exemptions that apply to individuals and businesses.

I have been able to gain some clarity around beekeepers being able to attend their hives for husbandry purposes in areas currently subject to stage 3 and 4 movement restrictions. The link below takes you directly to the relevant web page which has a number of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).

Where the FAQ indicates that you need to provide evidence about your animals/insects, I

suggest that you carry a copy (both hard copy and electronic) of your beekeeper registration with you in the event of you being spot checked by authorities.

For current information please check the relevant Victorian and the AHBIC websites as they hold considerable amounts of relevant information for you and your business.

As the COVID-19 response continues, I will continue to represent the VAA and our interests at the relevant industry forums being hosted by Agriculture Victoria.

Kind regards,Phil McPhersonPresident VAA Inc

https://www.business.vic.gov.au/disputes-disasters-and-succession-planning/covid-safe-business/agriculture,-forestry-and-shing-sector-guidance

Icing: Melt the butter slowly on stove top until it turns golden brown in colour. Do not burn

Remove from heat, add half the icing sugar, beat well, add honey, vanilla and water.

Gradually add remaining icing sugar . Beat until thick.

Jenbees Recipe corner

Club member Jennifer Puppa (Jenbees) runs a commercial kitchen and rents the facility to chefs.

A big thank you to you Jennifer and your ChefsThe Editor

This months recipe has been provided by Jennifer - Owner Gemini Catering Equipment

Honey Cake

Ingredients125g butter½ cup caster sugar1 egg2 tbs honey1 1/2 cup self-raising our1 tsp ginger½ cup milk¼ tsp vanilla essence½ tsp bicarbonate of soda2 tsp boiling water

Icing3 tbs butter2 cups icing sugar2 tsp honey1 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbs hot water

MethodPreheat Oven to 180°C

Prepare either a 20cm ring pan, or loaf pan

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and honey and beat together

Add sifted our and ginger alternatively with milk and vanilla

Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the boiling water. Add to the mixture and blend well. Place mixture into prepared pan.

Bake for 35 minutes if using a ring pan and 45 minutes if using a loaf tin. When cool, ice with honey icing.

Biosecurity Manual for Beekeepers now available

beekeepersRegistered Association: 148694062 Club

beekeepersbeekeepersSouthside

Dr Jenny Shanks from Plant Health Australia has given the club permission to print copies of the Biosecurity Manual for Beekeepers v1.1 (©Plant Health Australia 2016) for members. Jenny kindly informed us that there are no royalty payments required.

Copies of this 64 page full colour publication can be ordered through the club and will cost members $15.00 or a free pdf copy can be downloaded from the club’s website.

Order or purchase copies at monthly meetings.

As you may be aware the honey bee industry, represented by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, (AHBIC), in consultation with all beekeepers and governments, has worked to develop the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice (Code). In July 2016, AHBIC endorsed the Code and its gradual adoption across Australia.

The Code provides a clear framework for all beekeepers to engage in best-practice biosecurity. Its purpose is to help improve the management of established pests and diseases, as well as increase preparedness and surveillance for exotic pests and diseases that threaten our honey bee industry, such as the Varroa mite.

A copy of the Code can be downloaded from http://honeybee.org.au/programs/code-of-practice-and-national-bee-biosecurity-program/

The new Livestock Disease Control Regulations 2017 incorporating the Code came into effect on 12 June 2019. The new regulations cover activities that all beekeepers should already be undertaking to minimise the impact of pests and diseases on their own hives and those of their fellow beekeepers.

Some new regulations apply to all beekeepers ; others apply only to beekeepers with 50 or more hives.

There are consequences for failing to comply with all apiary legislation in Victoria which may include being issued with an infringement notice or court action for more serious or repeat offences. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the requirements that relate to you or seek assistance if you are not sure.

A copy of the Regulations can be downloaded from the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/. At the site, click on Victorian Law Today to search for the Regulations.

Biosecurity Signs

V I S I TORSPLEASE RESPECT

THIS APIARY BELONGS TO:

CALL IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYDO NOT ENTER THIS APIARY WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL

EXOTIC PLANT PEST HOTLINE

1800 084 881

HONEY BEE BIOSECURITY

BEEKEEPER CONTACT

A4 Biosecurity signs can be purchased from the club for $10.00 each. Contact Mark Collier on 0407 553 022, email [email protected] or see Mark at the next monthly meeting

Biosecurity Manual for Beekeepers now available

beekeepersRegistered Association: 148694062 Club

beekeepersbeekeepersSouthside

Dr Jenny Shanks from Plant Health Australia has given the club permission to print copies of the Biosecurity Manual for Beekeepers v1.1 (©Plant Health Australia 2016) for members. Jenny kindly informed us that there are no royalty payments required.

Copies of this 64 page full colour publication can be ordered through the club and will cost members $15.00 or a free pdf copy can be downloaded from the club’s website.

Order or purchase copies at monthly meetings.

As you may be aware the honey bee industry, represented by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, (AHBIC), in consultation with all beekeepers and governments, has worked to develop the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice (Code). In July 2016, AHBIC endorsed the Code and its gradual adoption across Australia.

The Code provides a clear framework for all beekeepers to engage in best-practice biosecurity. Its purpose is to help improve the management of established pests and diseases, as well as increase preparedness and surveillance for exotic pests and diseases that threaten our honey bee industry, such as the Varroa mite.

A copy of the Code can be downloaded from http://honeybee.org.au/programs/code-of-practice-and-national-bee-biosecurity-program/

The new Livestock Disease Control Regulations 2017 incorporating the Code came into effect on 12 June 2019. The new regulations cover activities that all beekeepers should already be undertaking to minimise the impact of pests and diseases on their own hives and those of their fellow beekeepers.

Some new regulations apply to all beekeepers ; others apply only to beekeepers with 50 or more hives.

There are consequences for failing to comply with all apiary legislation in Victoria which may include being issued with an infringement notice or court action for more serious or repeat offences. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the requirements that relate to you or seek assistance if you are not sure.

A copy of the Regulations can be downloaded from the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/. At the site, click on Victorian Law Today to search for the Regulations.

Biosecurity Signs

V I S I TORSPLEASE RESPECT

THIS APIARY BELONGS TO:

CALL IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYDO NOT ENTER THIS APIARY WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL

EXOTIC PLANT PEST HOTLINE

1800 084 881

HONEY BEE BIOSECURITY

BEEKEEPER CONTACT

A4 Biosecurity signs can be purchased from the club for $10.00 each. Contact Mark Collier on 0407 553 022, email [email protected] or see Mark at the next monthly meeting

Our Club SponsorsWe would like to give a great thank you to our wonderful sponsors:

Frankston City CouncilBunnings MONTEREYSECONDARY COLLEGE

Trade only cash and carry plant

market direct to retail nurseries

and landscape industry

Scotsburn Nurseries supplies Melbourne and Victoria's best

independent retail nurseries. We are proud of our long-standing reputation

as a producer of quality owers, vegetables and herbs.

Tel. 03 9798 7066Fax 03 9798 3121

Email [email protected]

K E I T H E D W A R D Sl a n d s c a p e c o n s u l t a n t

M 0408 355 307E [email protected]

Kathy LiCPA Registered Tax Agent

Mobile: 0430 560 77910 Maroo Street,Hughsdale Victoria 3166E: [email protected]

Pro-tax Accounting Services

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