Just to advise that due to other events being held at Scolton and the Bank Holiday, the remaining apiary meeting dates for the rest of the season are as follows: * Sunday 4th August * Sunday 1st September * Sunday 22nd September Note that we will also shortly be advising on the date of our … Continue reading Apiary meetings update!
Stories of Interest
Starvation warning from WBKA!
Dear Beekeepers Our Regional Bee Inspector, Dan Baxter has asked me to forward the article below on starving bees to all contacts in Wales. With the cooler temperatures and inclement weather starvation is being observed across Wales by the inspectorate and supplementary feeding may be recommended to minimise colony losses. I am also getting reports … Continue reading Starvation warning from WBKA!
World Bee Day 2024
Bees are so important to the health of our planet that they have their own special day. World Bee Day takes place on 20 May each year, and its aim is to spread awareness of the significance of bees. Bee campaigners also ask people everywhere to do more to help and protect the special insects. The Food … Continue reading World Bee Day 2024
Enjoyable Taster Session
Many thanks to all those who attended the Beekeeping Taster Session today at our Scolton Manor apiary. It was a pleasure meeting you all and for showing so much interest in our craft. 'Her Majesty' even came to say hello!🐝 We hope to see you all again!
Very successful skep making course!
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 … Continue reading Very successful skep making course!