A reminder to all of the candidates for the WBKA Basic Assessment, that there will be a training session at 'The Georges', 24 Market St, Haverfordwest, SA61 1NH, at 7pm this Thursday 14th July. Please ensure that you arrive in good time in order that we can start promptly and make the best use of the … Continue reading Basic Assessment training Thursday 14th July
Starvation Warning from the National Bee Unit
Beekeepers may wish to monitor their colony food levels closely over the next month as many colonies, particularly those which are strong and had their spring honey crop removed, will be at risk of starving. In some parts of the UK, the weather is still cold and foraging opportunities for large colonies are few and … Continue reading Starvation Warning from the National Bee Unit
Farewell to Rosemary!
We were very sorry to say farewell to one of our loyal members last Sunday at the Scolton Manor apiary meeting. Rosemary is moving away to Wiltshire, taking with her lots of wonderful memories of her time here in Pembrokeshire with her beekeeping friends. Those of us who regularly attend meetings will be eternally grateful … Continue reading Farewell to Rosemary!
Bee Skep Workshop
The talented lady who made the bee skeps in the walled garden at Scolton Manor is running a public skep workshop at Colby Woodland Gardens, Amroth, on Saturday the 25th June, 10am until 4pm. It is £35 per person and you will be presented with all the tools to keep. The event is out on facebook http://www.facebook.com/EcolisticArtworks/ soon … Continue reading Bee Skep Workshop
Buzz of excitement in Haverfordwest
There has been a lot of excitement as the result of a swarm of bees on the back of a car in Haverfordwest on Sunday, with interest all around the World! Listen to some of these interviews with BBC Radio 5 Live (26 minutes into the programme) and Australia's ABC Radio (1Hr 37M 45S into the programme) … Continue reading Buzz of excitement in Haverfordwest