Kent Bee-keepers' Association

WINTER LECTURE

Sidcup Branch of KBKA is pleased to announce that Dr David Aston has agreed to give a talk on pollens, protein and honeybee health at Baldwyn’s Park Freeholders Club, DA5 2BA on Saturday 27th February 2010 from 3.00pm - 4.300pm.

This talk is based on the excellent presentation David gave at the BBKA Spring Convention in 2009. The illustrations and the insights into the variety of nutritional values in different pollens were remarkable and David gave delegates plenty to think about concerning how hard it is for individual colonies to stay healthy whilst ‘producing the goods’ for demanding beekeepers.

Dr David Aston is a Master Beekeeper and holder of the National Diploma in Beekeeping. He is a Trustee of the BBKA and the Chair of the BBKA Technical Committee. He keeps bees in East Yorkshire in an area of intensive arable farming.

The Spring Convention programme summary of his talk said:

“Proteins play a central role in the structure and functioning of all living cells. In the case of honeybees, which are vegetarian, obtaining sufficient protein from pollen to ensure the full development potential of a colony is essential. The talk will present a number of aspects of proteins and honeybees with particular emphasis on honeybee health and colony development. It will consider the implications for practical beekeeping in the UK”.

We hope that many beekeepers in the South London and Kent area will appreciate this opportunity to improve their understanding of bee nutrition, whilst also enjoying the human nutrition in Sidcup Branch’s famous cakes.

Admission: £4 on the door, to include tea and cakes.
Places are limited, so please reserve seats via david.rea@talk21.com as soon as possible.