Swarming and Making Increase with Alan Baxter. Join us for a webinar on May 08, 2025 at 7:30 PM Register now! Alan's talk begins by outlining the reasons why bees swarm, a little of the biology that explains why and how swarming occurs, then the swarming process itself including the communications that the bees use … Continue reading Webinar – Swarming and Making Increase with Alan Baxter – Thu, May 8, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Stories of Interest
Fire Risks!
Hi fellow beekeepers I am watching the Preseli mountain burn away and thought this a good time to suggest you take extra care when lighting your smoker or putting it down. It is too easy to start an accidental fire while everywhere is so dry. I take a stainless steel bucket with me and put … Continue reading Fire Risks!
LAST CHANCE: PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course- a few places left!
Please note that there are limited places left for the PBKA Beginners Beekeeping Course 2025, which is being held this Saturday 15th March at Scolton Manor Park. If you are interested, or have already asked to be placed on our provisional list, please confirm asap that you wish to attend the course and complete the … Continue reading LAST CHANCE: PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course- a few places left!
Asian Hornet Webinar this Wednesday at 7.30pm
Webinar On Wednesday There's still a little time left to register for our next webinar, this Wednesday night (5th March) on the subject of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets. Join us online from 7.30pm for an evening with John De Carteret, when he’ll give us an introduction to the Jersey Asian Hornet Group, and we'll discover more about the … Continue reading Asian Hornet Webinar this Wednesday at 7.30pm
URGENT: Overdue PBKA Membership subs due now!!
Please note that PBKA Membership subs are now overdue! N.B. Some members have inadvertently tried to pay into our old Barclays Bank account and as a result their membership has been temporarily suspended. We have emailed them, but are still waiting for responses however, so you may wish to check! Note that you will not … Continue reading URGENT: Overdue PBKA Membership subs due now!!
