The BBKA has issued a warning to beekeepers to check their bees for starvation and European Foulbrood during this cold snap. Emergency feeding may be needed. It would be advisable to check the food levels by opening the hive and making a very quick observation of their store levels. It is also important to check … Continue reading Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
Editor wanted by WBKA
The WBKA is still looking for an editor for the quarterly Welsh Beekeeper Magazine. See the WBKA Editor Role Description for details and if interested in the post, contact Jenny Shaw, General Secretary on secretary@wbka.com. Please note that the WBKA has the resources to train someone in the use of InDesign and that there is a … Continue reading Editor wanted by WBKA
Comb Management webinar – Thursday 8th April at 7.30pm
This is a reminder that the next WBKA webinar will be on Thursday 8th April at 7.30pm when Lynfa Davies, NDB will be talking about Comb Management. For more details and to register please use the link below, This webinar is open to anyone and some spaces are still available. Please circulate the link … Continue reading Comb Management webinar – Thursday 8th April at 7.30pm
Beekeeping Survey
How can training and information sources for beekeepers and bee farmers be improved? Have your say by taking a survey. Defra and the Welsh Government want to ensure that beekeepers and bee farmers have access to training and information that can help them implement effective biosecurity and maintain good standards of husbandry, so as to minimise pest … Continue reading Beekeeping Survey
Free BBKA talk on Beekeeping Module Exam Techniques – Tuesday 30th March
Dan Basterfield is running a free online talk tomorrow evening (Tuesday 30th March) on 'Module Exam Techniques', aiming to give tips on how to approach the exams to give best account of your studies. Replays via the same link if you miss the live talk. Details and registration here: https://advancedbeekeepingcourses.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/713986/register
