A fascinating skep making course was held this Saturday at Scolton Manor for PBKA members. The participants were trained by Tina, a very talented local skep maker, who explained and demonstrated the process before putting them to work! The course lasted the whole day and by the end of it the skeps were well on … Continue reading Very successful skep making course!
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Protected: Hive with bees for sale!π
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More Bees for Sale!π
Nucs for sale on 6 National frames Local bees in overwintered nucs for sale.Β Available from the third week April/ first week May (weather dependent and build up of bees) minimum of 3/4 frames of eggs/ brood with 1-2 frames of stores Should be ready to move into a full hive asap. Headed by a 2022 … Continue reading More Bees for Sale!π
Asian Hornet update!
By the end of 2023 72 asian hornet nests had been confirmed in Britain. This is an enormous increase on previous years but increased awareness and reporting contributed to the total. There were many unconfirmed sightings, including a report from Slebech. As an observation, European hornets seemed to be more abundant in 2023 too. So … Continue reading Asian Hornet update!
Great start to the new season!π
An excellent first meeting was held this afternoon at the training apiary. Lots of new faces and plenty of the regulars made it a lively and interesting session. The next meeting is on Sunday 5th May and we hope to see you all again then!π