Bee Problems to be Aware of with Keith Bartlem Join us for a webinar on Jun 05, 2025 at 7:30 PM BST. Register now! This is a talk about common bee diseases, virus's, and conditions which can effect any honeybee colony. A disease talk can be a bit depressing. So, there are anecdotes about my … Continue reading Webinar – Bee Problems to be Aware of with Keith Bartlem – Thu, Jun 5, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Education & Training
Enjoyable taster session!π
Many thanks to the lovely folk who joined us for a beekeeping Taster Session this afternoon and showed such enthusiasm. The conditions were perfect and the questions came thick and fast! We even got to see the Queen!π
Webinar – Swarming and Making Increase with Alan Baxter – Thu, May 8, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Swarming and Making Increase with Alan Baxter. Join us for a webinar on May 08, 2025 at 7:30 PM Register now! Alan's talk begins by outlining the reasons why bees swarm, a little of the biology that explains why and how swarming occurs, then the swarming process itself including the communications that the bees use … Continue reading Webinar – Swarming and Making Increase with Alan Baxter – Thu, May 8, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Excellent first meeting of the season! π
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 … Continue reading Excellent first meeting of the season! π
Fire Risks!
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 … Continue reading Fire Risks!