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January 2012 Newsletter

Jenny Spon-Smith — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:53:59 UT

Download the January 2012 Kent Beekeepers Association Newsletter.

Improvers Course

Jenny Spon-Smith — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:43:14 UT

A one day course beekeeping for improvers to be held on Sunday 4th March 2012 at the Kent Science Resource Centre, Sittingbourne, ME9 8GU.

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Asian Hornet Trap Factsheet

Jenny Spon-Smith — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:34:35 UT

A factsheet giving information about a simple Hornet trap that can be used to catch Asian Hornet queens in spring. Read more...

Surrey BKA Traning Day

Mark Scott — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:49:05 UT

Surrey BKA Training Day - 3rd March 2012. Beekeeping Spring Management and more by Alan Byham Regional Bee Inspector and other speakers to be announced. Topics will include: Spring management, Queen rearing, Managing nucs, Swarm control.

Taster course, could I keep Bees?

Patrick Murfet — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:45:41 UT

The course is aimed at people who are interested in taking up beekeeping or want to learn more about bees. A practical and theory based session showing bees and the hive, we will cover the basics. Protective clothing will be provided 19th May 2012, 9am – 1pm.

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Beginner's Beekeeping Course 2012

Patrick Murfet & Mary Hill — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:31:09 UT

Four sessions each of three hours theory and practical includes opening active hives, you will handle bee’s before you have to commit to keeping them! Starts August 11th, 18th, Sept 1st & 8th 2012.

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How to Make Lip Balm and Cream

Nigel Lincoln — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:31:35 UT

The Dartford Beekeepers Association are hosting a lecture by Dr Sara Robb - How to Make Lip Balm and Cream on Saturday 21st January 2012 between 3-5pm. All are welcome.

Improvers' Course

Chris Morris — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:10:32 UT

Course starting on Friday 3rd Febuary 2012 in Yalding, Kent. This improvers' course is aimed at existing beekeepers, those that have kept bees for at least one full year.

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Yalding

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:37:51 UT

NBU Apiary Inspections Programme

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:57:56 UT

Summary of the 2011 National Bee Unit apiary inspections programme.

NBU SE Region Annual 2011 Report

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:50:39 UT

National Bee Unit – South East Region newsletter - review of the 2011 season.

Bromley 2012 Winter Course for Beginner Beekeepers

Bob Jackman — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:28:47 UT

Bromley Beekeepers will be running another course for those contemplating a beginning in beekeeping. Whilst it is classroom based, there will be an emphasis on the practicalities of beekeeping, and how tha relates to the activities and requirements of the bees themselves. The syllabus followed has been devised by the British Beekeepers Association.

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Bee Farmer Course 2012

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:24:05 UT

A full afternoon’s tuition on how to become a commercial bee keeper and make a living from your bees. 26th February 2012 - 2.30pm - 6pm, Briar Gate, NR Canterbury, Kent. Fee £45, tutor Jean Mozley.

South East Region Honey Survey for 2011

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:02:34 UT

South East Region Honey Survey for 2011 provided by Alan Byham, SE Regional Bee Inspector. National Bee Unit, The Food and Environment Research Agency.

December 2011 Newsletter

Jenny Spon-Smith — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:21:50 UT

Download the December 2011 Kent Beekeepers Association Newsletter.