Training

PBKA exciting new appointment for 2026!

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On behalf of the PBKA Committee, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Committee member David Moore, to the position of ‘Apiary Manager’ at Scolton Manor.

As PBKA members will know, I have been the Apiary Manager for over 15 years now and have decided that it is time to pass the apiary smoker over to David, who has a wealth of beekeeping experience and some great ideas for the apiary!

David, who has been my deputy for the last couple of years and done a terrific job, is taking over the reins with immediate effect and I know he will do a great job for the association.

Contact details for David (to include a new email address) will follow in due course. In the meantime, you can continue to use the following email address pbkaapiarymanager@live.co.uk

I know you will all give David your full support!

Very best regards

Paul Eades

Chair

Pembrokeshire Beekeepers’ Association

Pic: PBKA Apiary – Paul Eades 2024

 

PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course 2026

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Please note that the PBKA Beginners Beekeeping Course, is being held this year on Saturday 14th March 2026 at Scolton Manor Park.

This classroom based course is run by Pembrokeshire Beekeepers’ Association (PBKA), and has been very popular over the years, giving many potential beekeepers the confidence to proceed to practical lessons with Pembrokeshire Beekeepers’ Association (PBKA). 

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 by completing the application below.

One-day Beginners’ Beekeeping Course 2026 application details

If you have any queries in the meantime, please email Paul Eades at pbkaapiarymanager@live.co.uk

NDB Short Course 2026

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Dear Beekeepers

Many apologies for omitting the link when I ioriginally sent this out.

Please see below the link for information about and to enrol on an NDB Short Course aimed at Improver beekeepers to be held in Ruthin, Denbighshire on 20th and 31st May 2026. If interested you are advised to sign up early as places are limited.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improvers-short-ndb-course-tickets-1808451379759?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cofion cynnes / Kind regards,

Jenny

Jenny Shaw

Ysgrifennydd / General Secretary

Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Cymru / Welsh Beekeepers’ Association

ffôn / tele: 07791572843

e-bost / email: secretary@wbka.com

gwefan / website: http://www.wbka.com

Bee treatments and the recording of veterinary medicines 

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Beekeepers should regularly check their bees for signs of disease and infestations.
Now is a good time to check and treat for Varroa, before Winter feeding commences. There are numerous permitted treatments available and you are required to keep records of treatment given.
See below the advice given by the National Bee Unit (NBU).

Record of Veterinary Medicines 

You must keep records of all veterinary medicines administered to colonies for at least five years, irrespective if the colony concerned is no longer in your possession or has died during that period.

The ‘veterinary medicine administration record’, is a useful template for you to use to meet these requirements.
Your medicines records can be requested at any time by the relevant authority and/or bee inspector. Failing to keep records of veterinary medicines applied to honey bee colonies, as set out in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) 2013, is an offence.

Microscopy Course

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Dear Beekeeper

Microscopy Course – An introduction to honey bee anatomy and dissection.

Venue: Plas Dolerw, Newtown

Date: 30 August 2025, 10 – 4

Cost £33

Tea and coffee provided but you are required to bring your own lunch

Registration link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/microscopy-for-beekeepers-honey-bee-anatomy-and-dissection-tickets-1507854656869?aff=oddtdtcreator

We have a spare place on this course which is available to members. No previous experience of microscopy is required as full training will be given. However, you will need to bring a low powered, dissecting microscope with you. If you are unsure if you have the correct equipment please contact Lynfa Davies on lynfa.davies@btinternet.com to discuss. There is no spare equipment available so it is essential that you check if you have the correct equipment.

Thanks

Lynfa