Will PBKA members please note the following apiary meeting changes: This Sunday’s 4th August, ‘Improvers’ meeting at Scolton, is cancelled, as there will be a honey extracting demonstration to coincide with the ‘Paws in the Park’ event. The next meeting will be on Sunday 18th August at 2pm. Regarding the ‘Beginner’ sessions at the Rhos … Continue reading Apiary meeting reminder!
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Apiary Meeting changes!
Will PBKA members please note the following apiary meeting changes: This Sunday's 4th August, 'Improvers' meeting at Scolton, is cancelled, as there will be a honey extracting demonstration to coincide with the 'Paws in the Park' event. The next meeting will be on Sunday 18th August at 2pm. Regarding the 'Beginner' sessions at the Rhos … Continue reading Apiary Meeting changes!
Wasp alert!!
Wasps are making their appearance felt now around the hives. To keep the pesky invaders out: Reduce the entrance size of the hive, probably opened fully during the recent hot weather, to give the bees a smaller area to defend. Put out wasp traps, these can be bought or easily made with a jam jar with … Continue reading Wasp alert!!
PBKA Centenary 1919-2019
2019 is the centenary of Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association. In order to mark this momentous occasion, the association has various plans in place, including the publication of a special edition book. In order to make this fully inclusive, we would welcome any stories or information from past or present members (or friends) for consideration. So if … Continue reading PBKA Centenary 1919-2019
Starvation risk!
Just to remind all beekeepers that the June gap can still happen and inclement weather, combined with large growing colonies and little or no available forage, can quickly result in a shortage of stores. So be sure to check that your bees have enough food, especially if you have taken off any spring honey. Note that if you … Continue reading Starvation risk!
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 