Author: apiarymanager

NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED – Skep Making Course – Saturday 27th April at Scolton Manor

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, PBKA, Stories of Interest, Training

NB. NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED!! The PBKA is holding a skep making course on Saturday 27th April in the Green Barn at Scolton, for PBKA members only. We only have a few spaces available however on a strictly first come first served basis, so if you are interested, please let me know asap. If we can't … Continue reading NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED – Skep Making Course – Saturday 27th April at Scolton Manor

URGENT:Starvation risk warning!

apiarymanager Bee Health, Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA, Varroa

Given the continuing inclement weather and the increasing amount of brood being produced. This is to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), particularly if you didn't give yours a full winter feed at the end of last season. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some … Continue reading URGENT:Starvation risk warning!

POSTPONED – First apiary inspection of the season – this Sunday 31st March!

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, PBKA, PBKA Apiary

Hi All With reference to my earlier post,  the weather isn't looking too good and of course it is also Easter Sunday, (which I confess I had forgotten about). I suggest therefore that we postpone this Sunday's proposed apiary inspection and reschedule another date in due course. Many thanks to those of you that have … Continue reading POSTPONED – First apiary inspection of the season – this Sunday 31st March!