NB. NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED!! The PBKA is holding a skep making course on Saturday 27th April in the Green Barn at Scolton, for PBKA members only. We only have a few spaces available however on a strictly first come first served basis, so if you are interested, please let me know asap. If we can't … Continue reading NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED – Skep Making Course – Saturday 27th April at Scolton Manor
Stories of Interest
Bees rescued!
Beekeepers have successfully rehomed 50,000 rare bees from a National Trust property while it gets a new roof. Five swarms of Welsh black honey bees were living in the roof of Plas yn Rhiw, a manor house on the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd. See BBC link for details!
New Regional Bee Inspector (RBI) for Wales
Dear Beekeeper It is with immense pleasure that I inform you of my recent appointment as acting Regional Bee inspector for Wales whilst recruitment takes place later in the year. Born out of a passion for bees and beekeeping along with choosing to develop my skills and knowledge, plus the desire to work within the … Continue reading New Regional Bee Inspector (RBI) for Wales
Neonicotinoids given approval for use!
The UK government has given emergency approval for the use of a pesticide banned because of the harm it can cause bees, for the fourth year in a row. Permission to use the neonicotinoid on sugar beet seeds has been needed despite a vow by the industry to find an alternative by the end of … Continue reading Neonicotinoids given approval for use!
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 