Kent Bee-keepers' Association

How Many Beekeepers

In the UK there are approximately 44,000 beekeepers looking after around 240,000 hives.
They produce 6000 tones of honey per year.
Each hive is worth about £400 to the agricultural economy.
We produce only 20% of the honey we consume - the rest is imported.

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Download the latest and archived Kent Beekeepers' Association (KBKA) newsletters in PDF format. All contributions to the newsletter editor: John Hendrie.

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January 2012 Newsletter
Download the January 2012 Kent Beekeepers Association Newsletter.

December 2011 Newsletter
Download the December 2011 Kent Beekeepers Association Newsletter.

Peter Springall
It is with great sadness that I have to report Peter Springall (Bromley Branch) has died after suffering a stroke.

September 2011 Newsletter
Download the September 2011 Kent Beekeepers Association Newsletter.

Jim Weedon RIP
Arthur Frederick Weedon, age 91, died on Wednesday 8th June after a short stay in hospital. Funeral is on Tuesday, 5th July at 3.15pm at Falconwood Crematorium. No flowers, donations to Alzeimers.

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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. Enquiries to the Membership Secretary Miss Enid Brown, Milton House, Main St. Scotlandwell, Kinross-shire, Scotland, KY13 9JA. Tel: 01592 840582 E-mail: membership@bibba.com . Website.