We had an excellent first training session of the season this afternoon, with a mixed turnout of beginners and improvers!
Plenty to look at and lots of questions for the trainers. Many thanks to all who came along, with a special ‘Thank You‘ to the training team who did a magnificent job as always!
See you all at the next meeting on Sunday 11th May. 🐝
Hi fellow beekeepers
I am watching the Preseli mountain burn away and thought this a good time to suggest you take extra care when lighting your smoker or putting it down.
It is too easy to start an accidental fire while everywhere is so dry. I take a stainless steel bucket with me and put the smoker inside that, I am also fortunate that my apiary has plentiful water nearby.
Peter Kirkup
Asian Hornet Coordinator
Many thanks to all the folk who attended the ‘Introductory Beekeeping Course’, which we held today at Scolton Manor!
The questions to the presenters, Paul and Diane, came thick and fast and a keen interest was shown by all.
We hope to see you at the practical training sessions this season……it will soon be time to get the beesuits on!
We can’t wait!🐝
Please note that there are limited places left for the PBKA Beginners Beekeeping Course 2025, which is being held this Saturday 15th March at Scolton Manor Park.
If you are interested, or have already asked to be placed on our provisional list, please confirm asap that you wish to attend the course and complete the entry requirements.
Please see One-day Beginners’ Beekeeping Course 2025 for details.
If you have any queries, please email Paul Eades at pbkaapiarymanager@live.co.uk
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 changes with them. With the closing date for taking the BBKA March module exams, 31st January, fast approaching we urgently need to know how many WBKA members are intending to sit a module in March. Could you please email secretary@wbka.com by 11th January if you are hoping to sit a module in March this year?
Similarly we would like to know if you are working towards taking the BBKA Bee health Certificate or the General or Advanced Practical assessments in 2025. Knowing how many candidates are likely to apply to sit modules in March and/or practical assessments this summer will aid our negotiations with the BBKA.
Due to the logistics of arranging assessors for the WBKA Basic and Junior assessments the closing date for these assessments in 2025 has been brought forward to April 1st. Please ensure that you get your application in as soon as possible.
Jenny
Jenny Shaw
Ysgrifennydd / General Secretary
Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Cymru / Welsh Beekeepers’ Association
ffôn / tele: 07791572843
e-bost / email: secretary@wbka.com
gwefan / website: www.wbka.com
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 