It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the deaths of Ian and Shirley Richards of Wiston following a road accident on Saturday 10th May. Ian started keeping bees when working for the police and continued and expanded his beekeeping in retirement. He provided many beekeepers with their first bees and was … Continue reading Ian and Shirley Richards
Bees in Words and Song
Andy Cordy, one of our members, sent us this. In the welter of information about the contemporary problems associated with the honey bee and beekeeping, it is easy to forget the joy of the experience of bees in our anxiety to keep things working. As a BBC Radio 3 listener for decades before bees came … Continue reading Bees in Words and Song
NBU Warning on High Varroa Populations
The following email has been received from the National Bee Unit. "Many of our Bee Inspectors have reported a high population of Varroa mites in colonies across England and Wales. We believe these high levels are largely due to many colonies continually rearing brood throughout the mild winter. Continuous brood rearing dramatically reduces the efficacy … Continue reading NBU Warning on High Varroa Populations
Protected: Membership Map 2014
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PBKA Auction 2014
Details The annual auction takes place next Saturday, 3rd May, at the Brithdir Hall, Withbush Showground, Haverfordwest, SA62 4BW. As usual there will be bees, some with hives: used equipment and some new items available. Viewing starts at 11.00 am and the auction starts at 1.00 pm. Light refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the … Continue reading PBKA Auction 2014
