Would PBKA members please note that tomorrow’s apiary meeting at Scolton, Sunday 21st August, is cancelled due to the whole day now being taken up with the Basic Assessment. Saturday’s scheduled assessments had to be cancelled due to the weather. We would like to wish all candidates the very best of luck!
PBKA
Neonic pesticide link to long-term wild bee decline
The large-scale, long-term decline in wild bees across England has been linked to the use of neonicotinoid insecticides by a new study.
Buzz of excitement in Haverfordwest
There has been a lot of excitement as the result of a swarm of bees on the back of a car in Haverfordwest on Sunday, with interest all around the World!
Listen to some of these interviews with BBC Radio 5 Live (26 minutes into the programme) and Australia’s ABC Radio (1Hr 37M 45S into the programme) for details! An interview with National Public Radio in the USA, to be posted later!
For further information on this story, contact pbkaapiarymanager@live.co.uk
Stewards Wanted
Stewards are wanted for the WBKA Stand at the RWAS Spring Festival. Do you think you could do a 4 hour stint on the stand in return for free entry into the show?
If so, please contact Jill Wheeler via email: mertyndowning@btinternet.com and state which day Saturday 21st May or Sunday 22nd May, you can do, and if you would prefer an am or pm slot.
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 