On 24th August the British Beekeepers Association published the results of their annual survey of bee losses. See the story here on the BBKA website.
Rob Jones is giving a talk about beekeeping in a time of crisis for hives everywhere. Find out more about beekeeping, honey and conserving the first domesticated animal, the wild honeybee. Refreshments available. Saturday August 15th, 11am-12noon Hermon Resource Centre, Hermon, Glogue, Pembrokeshire. SA36 0DT For more info call 07786 067297
Sgwrs gan y Gwenynwr lleol Rob Jones Fe fydd yr arbennigwr lleol ar Wenyn Cymraeg Du yn dod i siarad am gadw gwenyn mewn amser o argyfwng ar gyfer cychod gwenyn ar draws y wlad. Dewch i ddarganfod mwy am gadw gwenyn, mel a gwarchod yr anifael dof cyntaf, sef gwenyn gwyllt. Bwyd a Diod ar gael. Bore Sadwrn Awst 15fed, 11y.b. -12 canol dydd Canolfan Cymunedol Hermon, Hermon, Y Glog, Sir Benfro. SA36 0DT Am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch a 07786 067297
Some good news for those feeding bees or stocking up for the autumn feed in this press release from Bookers. Thanks to Conwy Beekeepers (Peter McFadden) for negotiating this for Beekeepers’ associations in England, Wales and Scotland
Members of beekeepers’ associations are now welcome to shop at any of Booker’s 173 trade-only Cash and Carry stores. Booker’s price for granulated sugar is about 60p per kilo, compared with 84p (Lidl, own brand) up to 93p (Tesco) per kilo at supermarkets, offering members great savings.
Booker is a trade-only wholesaler, and each member should register individually with their local store. When registering, each member should present their current BBKA membership card if in England, or their current BDI insurance certificate or local BKA membership card in Wales, or a letter from their local BKA secretary or local BKA membership card in Scotland. (There are no Booker stores in Northern Ireland). They will then be registered and able to shop straight away. A membership card will be sent by post within 14-21 days.
Payment is by cash or debit card when leaving the store. Members can visit www.booker.co.uk to find their nearest Booker store.
This new arrangement has been approved by Booker head office, Northampton in discussion with Conwy BKA, North Wales.
Booker contact: Melanie Balmer
There are reports across Wales and from the Bee Inspectors of bees running out of stores and being close to starvation.
This is completely preventable. Check your bees now to see if what the situation is in your hives and feed if necessary.
The Soil Association report that “The evidence against these chemicals is strong enough that they have been banned or suspended in France, Germany, Italy and Slovenia – but not yet in the UK.”
Read the Soil Association briefing and make up your own mind. If you agree that Neonicotinoids should be banned in the UK sign their petition.
Visit the Soil Association.
This site contains pictures and video of bees cleaning varroa mite and braula from themselves.
A brief review of general beekeeping books suitable for beginner and beyond has now been added. Have a look at it here.
Follow this link to see questions and answers about beekeeping. Comments can be used to ask a new question or add your own answer to a question.
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There will be a meeting on Sunday 21st June at the out apiary. 2.00 pm start as usual.
Still collecting swarms in cardboard boxes or other unsuitable containers? This site may be for you. Swarm skep for £30 and £8.00 p+p in the UK.
