Theft of hives alert from WBKA!🐝

Dear Beekeepers

We have been informed today of the theft of 15 hives from the Llangollen area.  Could you please ask all your members to be on the look out for any one selling bees who do not normally do so.  If they have any suspicions or learn any information about this crime can the please contact Iwan W Owen, Swyddog Cefnogi Cymunedol yr Heddlu 3622 | Police Community Support Officer 3622, on 07814 645830.

Cofion cynnes / Kind regards,
Jenny Shaw
Ysgrifennydd / General Secretary
Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Cymru/Welsh Beekeepers’ Association
ffôn/tel: 07791572843
e-bost/email: secretary@wbka.com
gwefan/website: www.wbka.com

C. Wynne Jones 1935 – 2023

It is with great sadness that we have received the news that C Wynne Jones died peacefully at home yesterday, 23rd June.  We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends.  Wynne has been a great supporter of Welsh beekeepers and was a prominent member of the WBKA in past years.  He was Chair of the association on two occasions and helped to steer us through difficult times.  For his support and endeavours on behalf of the WBKA he was made an Honorary Member of the WBKA in 2008. Although poor health, in recent years, has curtailed his involvement we know that the WBKA was always important to him.

He will be sadly missed.

Caroline Mullin exCadeirydd / Chair
Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Cymru / Welsh Beekeepers’ Association

Queen Rearing Webinar

The next WBKA webinar will be on TUESDAY 23rd May at 7.30pm when the subject will be Queen Rearing with Miriam Knight.  Due to speaker availability, this is a change from our monthly webinar being on a Thursday.  We do hope that you will

 

Register now!

Miriam accidentally acquired bees 28 years ago at a time when it was common to import queens. Testing them in her small, dark colonies, it became evident to Miriam that there was more to local adaptation and colony success.
When she finished her role as a headteacher, she had more time to delve into her hobby and join in with the activities of Gwent Beekeepers. She is passionate about providing quality learning opportunities and raising the standards of learning experiences for beginners. With her Gwent colleagues, she produces forty or more colonies for new beekeepers each year using local queens.
Join us to learn more about the methods used by Miriam to rear these successful locally adapted queens.

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

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