Would all beginners and improvers of the PBKA please note that tomorrow (Sunday 24th September) is the last apiary meeting of the season for BOTH GROUPS at the Pembrokeshire Beekeeping Centre, Scolton Manor. The meeting starts at the usual time of 2pm and we look forward to seeing you there.
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Colony stores shortage warning
Nectar flows have ceased and reports are coming in of bee colonies which are short of stores. It is also apparent that Wasps have been very populous in many areas and they too are desperate for nutrition so Beekeepers should be mindful of the need to protect hives from Wasp invasion particularly where feeding is taking place … Continue reading Colony stores shortage warning
Annual PBKA Honey Show – Saturday 16th September 2017
Just to advise all members that the annual PBKA Honey Show is on Saturday 16th September 2017 at the Visitor’s Centre, Scolton Manor. The centre will be open shortly after 9am and your entries should be available for staging by 10am to allow the judging to start promptly at 11am. We hope to see as many of … Continue reading Annual PBKA Honey Show – Saturday 16th September 2017
Hive Live
Thanks to Andrew Martin for alerting us to a good documentary on honey bees this week with some interesting research into orientation flights etc. There are two episodes, here's the link to Episode One: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04b3k05/hive-alive-episode-1 Episode Two is at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04bwmjg Both programmes can be viewed via @bbciplayer.
Next Scolton Apiary Meeting
Just to remind members that the next apiary meeting for improvers at Scolton will be on Sunday 30th July, commencing at 2pm.
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 