It is with great sadness, that we must report that our good friend and fellow beekeeper Geoff Bazin, passed away last week. Many of us have reasons to thank Geoff for getting us into beekeeping in the first place, due to his training sessions as Apiary Manager, down at Kethin's Farm, which I am sure … Continue reading Geoff Bazin
Stories of Interest
Attempted Bee Thefts
We have been advised of an attempt to steal bees in the Carmarthen area, where several men in bee suits with a large white van and a double wheeled trailer, were attempting to enter an out-apiary. When they realised they had been seen they drove away quickly at speed. We advise all beekeepers to be … Continue reading Attempted Bee Thefts
The importance of flowering ivy
There's one plant you should think twice about cutting back before winter! Look at this clip from BBC Autumnwatch to find out why!
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.
Honey Survey
Calling all beekeepers! If you'd like to find out what your bees are feeding on, please send Laura Jones a sample of your honey. Here's how: https://botanicgarden.wales/science/saving-pollinators/2017-honey-survey/
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 