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Kent Bees and Honey Show 2013

Jenny Spon-Smith — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:57:57 UT

Download the show schedule for the Kent Bees and Honey Show 2013 organised by the Kent Beekeepers’ Association in conjunction with Dover, Medway and Thanet Beekeepers’ Associations. Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12th, 13th & 14th July, 2013 (entries close 28th June) Venue: Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone.

May 2013 Newsletter

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:16:07 UT

Download the May 2013 Kent Bee-Keepers' Association Newsletter.

Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping Day

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:20:02 UT

Introduction to bees and beekeeping, 10.30 to 5.00, on sun. 26 May or Sat. 8 June 2013. Another practical days beekeeping intended for those thing about keeping a hive or two of bees or those that have just started I have found that they need to know more. Cost £50, bee suits hire £8. Download application form in PDF format. SPACES STILL AVAILABLE.

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Evening Class in Basic Bee Husbandry

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:14:20 UT

Evening class in basic bee husbandry, 6 to 8 pm, six weeks, starting on the 27 July 2013. A practical course handling live bees, covering the BBKA “general husbandry” syllabus. Cost £40 - Download application form in PDF format. SPACES STILL AVAILABLE.

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Honey Bee Fayre and Auction

Steven Clarkson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:35:42 UT

The Yalding and District Beekeepers are proud to announce their second Honey Bee Fayre and Auction – due to be held on Sunday 12th May 2013, in Yalding, Kent.

Pesticide Action Network

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:54:45 UT

Populations of bees and other insect pollinators have fallen dramatically in recent years. The reasons for these declines are complex and wide ranging, but there is little doubt that pesticides are playing a key part. PAN UK has launched this website to cut through the confusion and provide an up-to date and balanced explanation of the role of pesticides in pollinator declines.

Roger Patterson Lecture's on Beekeeping

Jenny Spon-Smith — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:28:49 UT

Not to be missed beekeeping lecture given by Roger Patterson author of 'Beekeeping A Practical Guide' Tuesday 19th March 2013 @ 7:30pm. Venue Bromley apiary club.

The Winning Story of Omani Honey in the London National Honey Show

Steven Turner (web administrator) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:45:46 UT

Aliya Mohammed Ali Sajwani, a PhD student at Sultan Qaboos University, won the largest number of prizes in the National Honey Show held in London 2012 for the Omani honey she exhibited.

Honey Bee Fayre and Auction

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:19:20 UT

The Yalding and District Beekeepers Association honey bee fayre and auction on Sunday 12th May 2013, from 10am to 4:30pm. The auction starts at 2:30pm. Venue: Riverdale Field, Benover Road, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6ES.

Letter from David Aston

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:41:13 UT

There continues to be substantial media coverage of honey bees and other pollinators which is to be welcomed. A number of campaigns have been launched recently, designed to 'help' bees. There is a risk that these campaigns may confuse the issue.

KBKA Half Year Membership Form 2013

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:04:09 UT

Kent Bee-keepers' Association (KBKA) membership application. ONLY for new members joining between January & August 2013. Members pay their local branch treasurer.

Statement re EFSA Report

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:33:43 UT

On 16 January 2013 EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) published three reports, the preparation of which had been requested by the European Commission to assess risks associated with the use of the neonicotinoid insecticides clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam. The assessments concentrated on the use of these insecticides as a seed treatment or as granules with particular regard to their acute and chronic effects on bee colony survival and development; their effect on bee behaviour and the risk posed by sub-lethal doses.

NBU South East Region 2012 Season

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:24:53 UT

The season began in earnest this year on 26th March. As usual, all of the bee inspectors gathered at the Food and Environment Agency (FERA) at Sand Hutton, York for our Technical Training Seminar. Always a good start to the season, the seminar is 3 days of intensive training for Bee Inspectors, revising our practices etc. ready for the new season ahead. Of course, prior to that, I was busy with lectures to various Associations throughout the SE region.

South-East Honey Survey 2012

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:17:59 UT

As always, I will start my report by thanking all the beekeepers who have taken the time to respond to my request for honey crop and price statistics. This year I’ve had an absolutely fabulous response with 470 replies.

James Fearnley Talk About Propolis

Jenny Spon-Smith — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:53:25 UT

Bromley beekeepers FREE lecture on Tuesday 19th February 2013 @ 7:30pm. James Fearnley will talk about Propolis.