We have been informed by the WBKA, of two separate incidents of hive thefts in the Carmarthen area in the last few months. This is a reminder for beekeepers to remain vigilant about the security of their apiaries. Also, please make sure that you do your best to check the source of any colonies that may be offered for sale in your area. The latest theft was of two Maisemore nucs, both with an added super. If you suspect that you have been offered either of these, please let us know and we will forward your concerns to the appropriate body.
PBKA
Next beginners’ apiary session!
The next Beginners’ Session will be at The Rhos Apiary, at 2pm on this coming Sunday 9th August.
Please bring your own beesuits, gloves and wellies [we do have spare beesuits for those without]….. as well as a face mask.
For directions and for any queries, please e-mail Jeremy on jeremypercy@gmail.com or call 07799 698568
Beekeeper reducing colony numbers!
Complete National hives of bees as well as six frame Nucs. All disease free and in good order.
Full hives are ventilated floor, brood box, 11 frames of bees, crownboard and roof. £200 delivered. Additional Supers by negotiation.
Also 6 frame Nucs sold as bees on frames £110 [polynuc box + £25]
Telephone Jeremy Percy on 01437 751357 or 07799 698568.
WBKA webinar on swarming
Dear Beekeepers
The WBKA will be holding a webinar about Swarming on Tuesday 9th June 2020 at 7pm. Wally Shaw will give a presentation about dealing with a colony that has set up to swarm lasting about 45 mins. After that talk there will be an opportunity for those attending the webinar to ask questions to both Wally and others.
To join the webinar you need to register beforehand using the link https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3389482494474714637
You will need to give your name and email address and you will then be sent an automatic email from the organiser, Caroline Mullinex which contains a link for you to use to join the meeting at the appropriate time. You can send in your questions either before or during the session.
This webinar session is open for anyone to attend and so we would appreciate it if you would circulate this email to as many beekeepers as you can. We have also put the details on the Welsh Beekeepers’ Association Facebook page
PBKA membership update
Would PBKA members who have paid the subscription by cheque, please note that some of them have not been banked yet due to the lockdown. Please note however, that this does not affect your membership in any way and the cheques will be banked at the earliest opportunity.
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 