WBKA

WBKA Spring Convention 2014

apiarymanager WBKA

The Welsh Beekeepers Spring Convention is a high point in the beekeeping calendar in Wales.

 This year it is being held on Saturday 22nd March 2014

Hafod a Hendre Hall
Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground
Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY

Great Talks, Trade Stands and Exhibitions, Bargain Beekeeping Supplies.

Tea and Coffee is available from 8.00 am and the convention opens at 8.30 am. Free parking on site.

Entrance is £8.00 or £6.00 if booked in advance.

To download the advance booking form click here.

PBKA Members –  Shared Transport

If sufficient members are interested we will arrange for a minibus for the day to share costs and provide company on the journey.  If you would like to put your name on a list please provide the details below and submit the form.

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Urgent message from the WBKA

apiarymanager Bee Health, Feeding Bees and Starvation, WBKA

This changeable weather can be very harmful to our bees, with some Bee Inspectors already reporting low levels of stores. It is the responsibility of the beekeeper to ensure that they have sufficient stores to see them through until better conditions allow them to forage in earnest again.

We need to establish the level of stores within the hive* and if necessary supplement them by feeding syrup** and /or pollen.

Please, do not allow colonies to dwindle or perish, when we can do something to stop it.

John Page
General Secretary
Welsh Beekeepers’ Association

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Footnote from Pembrokeshire Beekeeper

* Do not let the level of stores fall below about 5 kg. To help with estimating, a BS deep frame full on both sides holds about 2 kg of stores – but of course stores will be spread across several frames.

** A “weak” syrup mixture should be fed 1:1 by weight is a good compromise and easy to remember.

Best Practice Downloads from Beebase which may be helpful:

URGENT: Important changes to WBKA (PBKA) Public Liability Policy

apiarymanager Bee Stings, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Training, WBKA

The WBKA Insurance provider on 10th May 2012 issued an endorsement regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for beekeeping activities.

 Condition L97: Personal Protective Equipment  reads:

L97 – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Condition

It is a condition precedent to liability under this Insurance that:-

1.            all EMPLOYEES and members of the public are made aware of the dangers of not using personal protective equipment,

2.            personal protective equipment is provided to all members of the public when engaging in beekeeping activities,

3.            a register is maintained which demonstrates that EMPLOYEES and members of the public have received appropriate training and are fully conversant with the way in which to access such personal protective equipment prior to engaging in beekeeping activities.

Therefore prior to undertaking beekeeping activities with members of the public / employees the need for personal protective equipment should be explained. Following this a list (register) needs to be kept of the people receiving instruction in the use of the PPE. They should sign the list as you may need to demonstrate they have had the appropriate training before engaging in beekeeping activities in the event of a claim.

If you have any questions regarding the above please feel free to contact me via email at Rhodri.gp.powell@sky.com

Kind regards,

Rhodri

Rhodri Powell

WBKA Insurance Officer

146 Pandy Road, Bedwas, CF83 8EP

Email :  Rhodri.gp.powell@sky.com

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