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Photo Gallery - Clay Lane
The following pictures have been taken and submitted by Newton Abbot Beekeepers. We want them to be representative of our Branch activities, achievements and observations.
This page is dedicated to the apiary and clubhouse at Clay Lane where, thanks to the hard work of members we have transformed the site into a fantastic teaching resource.
Clay Lane Apiary
For years, the old apiary site at Clay Lane served the Branch well; but with increased membership and visionary management, we have been able to develop this site almost beyond recognition. [2009]
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The old apiary was rather cramped for space. |
Meeting in the old apiary . |
We managed to salvage, repair and re-use the old sheds. |
Since acquiring the lease for a larger area in 2010, we have gone on to raise funds to build a clubhouse. Many of our members have contributed with help, equipment, technical know-how and support. Site preparation started in 2010
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Allen and Martin clearing trees to open the site up. |
The concrete base for the new clubhouse is laid . |
The site is prepared, and already looks radically different. |
New clubhouse arrives - November 2010.
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The clubhouse arrives... |
...and work starts straight away. |
The shell is complete and the roof is waterproofed. |
With the shell up, there was still much to do. The floor had to be sealed, insulated double-boarded and floor tiled - May 2011
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Ray and Fred cutting floor boards. |
Ruth laying floor boards. |
The floor tiles laid and woodburner installed. |
For both economic and environmental reasons we installed solar photo-voltaic cells for our electricity - June 2011
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Jan making the final connections to the solar panels. |
Magnificent battery box built by Ian. |
Paul the electrician fixing the wiring inside the clubhouse. |
And finally the clubhouse was officially opened! - September 2011
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Allen Hodgson cutting the ribbon |
Information marquee at the clubhouse opening |
Over 100 people attended the opening |
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Jane Ducker receiving a commemorative plaque from Mrs Lee Martin from Ugbrook Environmental Ltd and Virador Waste Management’s Landfill Tax Credits -the donors of a £28000 grant towards the clubhouse building. |
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