Kent Bee-keepers' Association

How Many Bees in a Hive

A hive can contain up to 70,000 bees in midsummer. There will be 1 queen, 250 drones, 20,000 female foragers, 30,000 female house-bees, 5,000 to 7,000 eggs, 7,000-11,000 larvae being fed, 16,000 to 24,000 larvae developing into adults in sealed cells.

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Warning of Droughts in Kent
This year has seen the hottest April since records began. May has so far not been so warm but there has been little or no rain in the last couple of months.

Theft of Bee Colonies
Last week one of our members had 12 strong colonies in Langstroth hives stolen from 2 different apiaries in the Crockenhill / Well Hill area.

County Newsletter April 2011
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County Newsletter February 2011
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County Newsletter December 2010
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County Newsletter October 2010
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County Newsletter August 2010
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County Newsletter June 2010
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County Newsletter April 2010
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County Newsletter February 2010
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County Newsletter December 2009
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County Newsletter October 2009
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County Newsletter August 2009
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County Newsletter June 2009
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County Newsletter April 2009
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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. 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.

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January 2012 Newsletter
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December 2011 Newsletter
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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
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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.