Kent Bee-keepers' Association

Articles

Articles on various beekeeping and miscellaneous subjects.

New Patron for Bees for Development Trust
Bees for Development Trust is pleased to announce Sting as a Patron of the Trust. Musician, actor and activist, Sting is a long time supporter of human rights organisations such as Amnesty International and Live Aid and, along with wife Trudie Styler, founded the Rainforest Foundation in 1989 to protect both the world's rainforests and the indigenous people who live there.

Defra Beekeeping Study
Defra has commissioned People Science and Policy Ltd and East Malling Research to conduct a study to better understand new beekeepers' husbandry practices and how these are influenced by the advice available to them.

Save 9.50 Pounds on BKQ 2009 Subscription
The Beekeepers Quarterly (BKQ) is a full colour A4 60 page magazine for serious beekeepers (incorporation BeeBiz). Published 4 times a year by Northern Bee Books.

Orpington Beekeepers Website
Hints and tips building the Orpington beekeepers website by Mandy House.

KBKA Website Update
The new website of the Kent Bee-keepers' Association goes live.

Park Beekeeping Supplies

From our base in South-east London, our store offers a wide range of beekeeping supplies from complete beehives to specialised components. We also offer package bees to get you started, with mated English Queen Bees available for purchase from May to September. Other equipment includes protective clothing and extractors. Visit us at: 17 Blackheath, Business Centre, 78b Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8BA. Tel: 020 8694 9960. Website.

Himalaya Restaurant

The Himalaya Restaurant in Lewisham SE13 was established in 1972 and since then offers the finest authentic Indian cuisine at a really affordable price. Website.

Free Guitar Lessons

Steve Mac guitarist and guitar tutor. Website.

Join BIBBA the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeding Association

Get involved in bee breeding. Like all other forms of life bees can be improved by selective breeding. BIBBA encourages beekeepers to work together in breeding groups. Much has been achieved but more could be done by beekeepers working together. Subs are £20 per annum and the Bee Improvement magazine is included in the subscription fee. Write to the Membership Secretary David Allen, 75 Newhall Road, Doncaster. DN3 1QQ, United Kingdom. Tel 01302 8858 1350. Website.