We continue to receive reports of shortages of food stores in hives. The queen will be laying in earnest now, so it is advised that you check your colonies have adequate stores by hefting and add supplements if required. With the forecast promising more cold weather next week, fondant is the best option rather than … Continue reading Stores shortage warning!
PBKA
WBKA Convention – Saturday 24th March
Welsh Beekeepers’ Association Convention 2018 Saturday 24th March at 08.30 Tea and Coffee available from 0800 Old Food Hall, Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY Mynediad/Admission: Oedolion/Adults £9.00, Leuenctid/Juniors (under 17) am ddim / free admission Guest Speakers: Susie Hill Chairman of the Ulster Beekeepers Association 'Feeding -What, why and when' Dr Paul Cross 'Development of a miniature vibration energy harvester for batteryless tracking of honey bees Kirsty Stainton BDI sponsored lecture, Research into Antivirals against bee viruses “Beekeepers’ Question Time” your chance to ask the experts…. Trade stands and exhibitions. Bargain beekeeping supplies. All day refreshments. Free Parking
Stores shortage warning
In some areas beekeepers have reported shortages of food stores in their hives. It is advised therefore that you check your colonies have adequate stores by hefting and add supplements if required. With the weather being cold, fondant is the best option rather than liquid feed. This is also a good time to check for … Continue reading Stores shortage warning
PBKA Membership renewals
Just to remind you that membership renewal is now overdue. It is important to note that your BDI comes into force 40 days after payment so if you haven't yet renewed and to ensure continuity of cover as well as access to PBKA activities, please complete and return the 2018-pbka-membership-form as soon as possible.
Reminder to PBKA Members!
Just to remind PBKA members that the Annual General Meeting is this Wednesday 24th January, at Haverfordwest Cricket Club, to commence promptly at 7.30pm. We look forward to seeing as many PBKA members attend as possible!
