Young Beekeeper on S4c

Charlie, one of our younger members, was featured recently on S4c's RhyfeddOD. You can watch the programme by following this link - Charlie's part starts at 3 min 50 seconds - English subtitles are available by clicking the owl symbol at the bottom right of the video panel.  Programme available until 18th September.

Herbert Taylor 1933-2010

Herbert, Bert as he he was known, Taylor died at Withybush Hospital on June 20th after a short illness. Bert was born into a mining community in Upton, west Yorkshire in 1933.  Unlike his father and two elder brothers, he was not keen to work in the local colliery and when he left school at … Continue reading Herbert Taylor 1933-2010

Map of members

The Members page now includes a link to a map showing the location of members as at 26 June 2010.  This is available only to members and that only the post code held on file is shown these are not the addresses where bees will be kept. Visit the members' page.

Hive Thefts

We have had reports that hives have been stolen in South Wales.  Be vigilant, keep hives out of sight of public roads, consider adding chains to gates if possible - may delay a thief allowing more time for an intruder to be detected.