Please see this Webinar information (Bilingual) to present the key findings of 'Welsh Landscapes for Rare Bumblebees'. The project focused on collating up-to-date records across Wales for seven rare and priority bumblebee species* and used this data to identify rare bumblebee hotspots across Wales, to analyse their preferred habitats and landscapes, to identify priority areas … Continue reading Webinar invitation: Welsh Landscapes for Rare Bumblebees – Thursday 15th July 2021 at 10:30-12:00
Stories of Interest
Beekeeping forums
Many people have expressed an interest in accessing beekeeping forums. This forum has been recommended as having some merit, but as with all forums, we respectfully suggest you to take caution with its content. We would welcome any feedback you may wish to share.
Dai Thomas – an appreciation
It is not often in life that one has the good fortune to come across an unsung hero.Dai Thomas was such a man. The epitome of that quiet, unassuming beekeeper, entirely in tune with his bees, always respecting their endeavours and treating them gently and patiently.He was my mentor in beekeeping and I will always … Continue reading Dai Thomas – an appreciation
David (Dai) Thomas
We are very sorry to announce the passing of David (Dai) Thomas, former PBKA Committee member and one of the most respected beekeeping names in Pembrokeshire. Dai will be sadly missed by all who knew him, his generosity in helping other beekeepers was legendary. We will post further details in due course.
Government response to petition
The Government has responded to the petition – “Stop the importation of honey bees into GB from the EU via Northern Ireland”. Government responded: We recognise the serious threat posed by small hive beetle. EU areas affected by this pest are not permitted to export to the UK. Strict controls apply to imports into the … Continue reading Government response to petition
