Information for Beekeepers
Peter died 8th Sept 2011 after suffering a stroke, he was 87 and had been a beekeeper for over 60 years. Many of you will remember Peter as the Show Supervisor of the National Honey Show.
The successful series of National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB) Short Courses delivered earlier this year are to be offered again, with some new titles, during the coming months.
As per usual at this time of year, I am asking for information on honey yields and prices in the South East region.
Kent Bee-Keepers’ Association (KBKA) bye-laws and regulations - Effective from 1st April 2011.
Download the South-East Honey Survey 2010 by Alan Byham S.E. Regional Bee Inspector.
The 2010 overview of the activities of the National Bee Unit SE region team of bee inspectors by Alan Byham, Regional Bee Inspector.
Fera is an Executive Agency of Defra October 2010 quarterly newsletter on progress with implementing the Healthy Bees Plan. Updates are available via beebase: https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/beebase/index.cfm?sectionid=41.
We hope to look at the genetics of the Varroa mites that we receive from different areas of the country to try and build a better picture of what the differences between Varroa in different areas are genetically.
A Workshop on the use of organic acids at Dorset Road Allotments, Dorset Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4EA on Saturday 27th November 2010 starting at 10:00am.
Saturday 18th September 2010 the Bromley and Orpington beekeepers honey show. Download A4 poster in PDF format. Please help promote the show by putting up this poster in your work place and/or local shops and library.
There is intense public interest and support for the honey bee, and an enduring fascination with the art of beekeeping and the hidden world within the hive, so BBKA has come up with an exciting new idea to raise much needed funds to cope with this interest - an 'Adopt a Beehive' scheme, with the help and sponsorship of Saga.
A small family run business on the Isle of Sheppey, specialising in apitherapy products such as propolis, pollen, royal jelly and honey.
Quarterly Newsletter (Issue 2 - January 2010) for all those interested in honey bee health.
PDF download (135KB) Postnote from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology that deals with the subject of Insect Pollination.