Following our successful funding bid last year to Environment Wales for Phase 2 of the 'Pembrokeshire Beekeeping Centre' at Scolton Manor. I prepared and presented a further funding bid, this time to the Princes' Countryside Fund, with a view to completing Phases 3 and 4 of the project. I am now delighted to be able to officially confirm, that we have also been … Continue reading Grant for ‘Pembrokeshire Beekeeping Centre’ confirmed by the Princes’ Countryside Fund!!
Protected: Annual Apiary Manager’s Report 2012
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Interested in being a Seasonal Bee Inspector?
We (National Bee Unit) are likely to be looking for a Seasonal Bee Inspector to cover part of South West Wales. The post is seasonal (April to September) and full training will be given. Candidates will need strong practical beekeeping skills, good knowledge of bee diseases and their control, and effective communication skills. Seasonal Bee … Continue reading Interested in being a Seasonal Bee Inspector?
Thorne Online Sale From Jan 28 to Jan 31
Thorne's are having an extra online sale at the end of this month. See what is on offer and the prices. Orders over £100 will be delivered free. But, if you are a member of Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association, we suggest that you compare prices against Geoff Bazin's list before placing an order. And remember, there … Continue reading Thorne Online Sale From Jan 28 to Jan 31
Parasitic Fly Implicated in US Bee Losses
The New Scientist has this coverage of evidence that a small parasitic fly Apocephalus borealis may play a significant role in Colony Collapse Disorder in North America. The parasitic fly causes the bee, in this case, to become disorientated and this in turn helps spread the parasite to other bees in the area. Full report. This … Continue reading Parasitic Fly Implicated in US Bee Losses
