Stories of Interest

Very successful skep making course!

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, How to ..., PBKA, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Stories of Interest, Training

A fascinating skep making course was held this Saturday at Scolton Manor for PBKA members.

The participants were trained by Tina, a very talented local skep maker, who explained and demonstrated the process before putting them to work!

The course lasted the whole day and by the end of it the skeps were well on their way!

Following the success of this course, we hope to repeat it later in the year.

Many thanks to Tina for providing the training with her expertise and enthusiasm in an ancient craft, which the PBKA is delighted to support and encourage!🐝

NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED – Skep Making Course – Saturday 27th April at Scolton Manor

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, PBKA, Stories of Interest, Training

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 fit you onto this course, we hope to run another at a later date if there are enough interested people. The cost is being subsidised by the PBKA and will only cost members £30.00 for the day, to include all materials, and refreshments (please bring your own lunch).

To book a place, please contact pbkaapiarymanager@live.co.uk

NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED!!

 

New Regional Bee Inspector (RBI) for Wales

apiarymanager Bee Health, Stories of Interest
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 apiculture industry, being able to proactively manage bee health over the past five years in the SBI role has been incredibly rewarding.
I am looking forward to being able to lead a team of seasonal bee inspectors to do the same across Wales and to hopefully meet and collaborate with many of you within the industry across Wales and surrounding, offering guidance, support, and knowledge sharing across Wales to work together to manage the ongoing threats to bee health.
I look forward to meeting and engaging with you soon.
Kind Regards
Daniel
Daniel Baxter
Regional Bee Inspector – Wales | Arolygydd Gwenyn Rhanbarthol – Cymru
Email: daniel.baxter@apha.gov.uk
Tel: 07771038646
National Bee Unit | Uned Gwenyn Cenedlaethol
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) | Asiantaeth Iechyd Anifeiliaid a Phlanhigion

National Bee Unit Website (BeeBase)/ Gwefan: www.nationalbeeunit.com