Hive check reminder!

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 apiarymanager Bee Health, Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA

Just to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation and the queen will be getting in gear, which can result in the remaining winter stores being used up very quickly. Personally, I always take the roof off to avoid getting … Continue reading Hive check reminder!

REMINDER: PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course 2026

March 1, 2026March 10, 2026 apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, For Sale, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, PBKA Membership, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Stories of Interest, Training

Please note that the PBKA Beginners Beekeeping Course, is being held this year on Saturday 14th March 2026 at Scolton Manor Park. This classroom based course is run by Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association (PBKA), and has been very popular over the years, giving many potential beekeepers the confidence to proceed to practical lessons with Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association (PBKA). If you are interested, or have … Continue reading REMINDER: PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course 2026

REMINDER: PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course 2026

February 9, 2026March 1, 2026 apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, For Sale, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, PBKA Membership, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Stories of Interest, Training

Stores check reminder!

February 8, 2026March 1, 2026 apiarymanager Bee Health, Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA

The miserable weather has been making it difficult to get out since Christmas. But just to remind beekeepers everywhere to try and check their bees for stores (especially nucs), as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation and the queen will be getting into gear, which can result in the remaining winter … Continue reading Stores check reminder!

PBKA exciting new appointment for 2026!

January 31, 2026February 9, 2026 apiarymanager PBKA, PBKA Apiary, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Stories of Interest, Training

On behalf of the PBKA Committee, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Committee member David Moore, to the position of 'Apiary Manager' at Scolton Manor. As PBKA members will know, I have been the Apiary Manager for over 15 years now and have decided that it is time to pass the apiary smoker … Continue reading PBKA exciting new appointment for 2026!