Dear Beekeepers Happy New Year. Since 2015 WBKA members have benefitted from an arrangement with BBKA whereby, with a levy paid by the WBKA, they could sit BBKA modules and assessment without the need for them to become BBKA members. Recently this arrangement has been reviewed by the BBKA and we are still negotiating proposed … Continue reading Message from WBKA re Modules and Assessment
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PBKA Membership changes for 2025
IMPORTANT: Please read the information below before proceeding! PBKA membership renewals and new applications are available and will be valid until 31st December 2025. Please note there is a change of PBKA bank account, which is now with the Co-operative. Also, note the changes in Annual Membership Fee, which now starts at £28.00, due to … Continue reading PBKA Membership changes for 2025
Bee-harming pesticides’ emergency approvals to end!
Emergency use of three pesticides that can be deadly to bees will soon be stopped for good, the government has said. See BBC article for details.
Bee-harming pesticides found in English waterways
Pesticides that harm bees were found in the "majority" of English waterways tested in the last year, according to data analysis by two environmental charities. The Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link found neonicotinoid pesticides were present in 85% of English rivers tested by the Environment Agency between 2023 and 2024. See link for … Continue reading Bee-harming pesticides found in English waterways
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 