WBKA

Pollen Microscopy Workshop

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The WBKA is running a 1-day Pollen Microscopy workshop for WBKA members in Devil’s Bridge near Aberystwyth on Sunday 22 May.  Here is the link for further information and to book:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-pollen-microscopy-tickets-318462488877

There are 2 ticket types available – one for those who wish to use a WBKA microscope, and one for those who can bring their own compound microscope.  If you decide to enrol, please ensure that you book the correct ticket type according to whether or not you are bringing your own microscope as spare equipment won’t be available.

This is the first regional microscopy workshop to be run but the WBKS plans to run them in other locations going forward.

WBKA Webinar on Forage Feb 24th @ 7.30pm

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Forage – Lynne Ingram Master Beekeeper, NDB

Join us for a webinar on Feb 24, 2022 at 7:30 PM GMT.

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Foraging is essential for honey bees and provides their food supplies of nectar and pollen. Forage sources for honey bees are an important consideration for beekeepers, especially when siting apiaries. This talk looks at the nutritional needs of bees, colony requirements and important sources of forage, as well as looking at the bees’ foraging strategies.

Lynne has kept bees for over 30 years, and runs 25 – 30 colonies in Somerset. She is a Master Beekeeper, has recently gained the National Diploma in Beekeeping, (NDB), and is an examiner for the modules and practical assessments. Lynne is heavily involved in educating beekeepers in Somerset, now running study groups via Zoom, and curating the popular Somerset Lockdown Lecture series.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/449799632669689100

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WBKA Spring Convention 26th March 2022

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‘ Dear Fellow Beekeeper,
2022 has started and your thoughts start turning to what this season will bring. Why not attend the WBKA Spring Convention in person this year (26th March)? With our larger venue at the RWAS showground you are bound to find something of interest. After our enforced break we are back with two workshops, one aimed at newer beekeepers and one on Queen rearing for the more experienced. To find out more and book your place contact me on the email below.
convention@wbka.com
Below is the speaker program:
9.45 -10.15 Opening address, Kathleen Carroll
10.15-11.15 Diversity of Pollinators in Britain, Liam Olds
11.45-12.45 The Truth about Honey, Lynne Ingram
1.45-2.45 In Self-defence, Celia Davis
3.30- 4.00 Any Questions
To get your cheaper earlybird tickets go online . https://wbka.sumup.link/
However for two hours of your time you could get in for free. Stewards are required to make sure that this event runs smoothly. If you would be prepared to join this group of volunteers send me an email stating when you could steward ie early/ mid/late. Stewarding starts at 8am and goes on until 4.30pm.
Jill Wheeler
WBKA Chair (pro tem)
convention@wbka.com’

Webinar on Colony Nutrition

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Colony Nutrition – Pete Sutcliffe

Join us for a webinar on Jan 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM GMT.

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We have a huge network of supermarkets and supply chains, but the poor honeybee relies on (apart from water) just two relatively simple natural products – nectar – a variable solution of sugars – and pollen – a very variable, sometimes poor, source of protein. Like us, they need a variety of vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. With such apparently poor beginnings, how do they manage to produce the miracle food that is Royal Jelly?

This talk takes you through the various processes involved in providing the colony with a healthy diet and looks at the lessons for the beekeeper.

Pete has kept bees for over thirty years and he and his wife keep an average of 20 colonies on various sites in the Dane Valley in Cheshire. He is a Master Beekeeper, has been a member of the BBKA Examinations Board, a BBKA Trustee, and chair of the BBKA’s Education and Husbandry Committee. He is a Correspondence Course Tutor, a Basic and General Husbandry Assessor, and has set and marked BBKA examinations.

Pete is active in Cheshire BKA – currently as Chairperson, Education Secretary and Archivist. Pre Covid he was involved in various county-wide initiatives on selective queen-rearing.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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