The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) are running a campaign to lobby government to consider the environment while it reviews expenditure plans. There is no doubt that a healthy environment will benefit honey bees more than an unheathy one.
If you wish to support their campaign and sign the letter electronically you can do so on this page of their website.
With the current downturn in the weather, we have come across some instances of starvation where nucs have failed to build up enough stores, or honey has been taken off and insufficient left behind. This situation can arise with the the unwary so it’s worth checking, especially if the bees do not have access to Himalayan Balsam or Heather.
We had a very successful show with lots of interest in the bees and our publicity material including a ‘Honey Bee Facts’ flyer produced for the first time for use at the show. Thanks you to the existing members who came and said hello to us. We also had a number of enquiries from people who want to to start beekeeping – good luck to those of you who want to take this further.
We have added a link to Caddon Hives located in the Scottish Borders. They are a Father and Son team, and have been selling WBC and National hives now for nearly 5 years. Hives are made to the BBKA standard from Cedar.
Use the link under Suppliers to visit their website.
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 