Dear Kennet Beekeeper, I hope that by now you have all written your letter to Father Christmas and requested your new Queen marking pen for 2019 (green), a hive nail punch, a Queen marking cage, or even this mug! Well, Christmas is coming and it is always good to have a few reasonable ideas for your family to get you …
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Chairmans Letter – November 2018
Dear Kennet Beekeeper, I hope you have all been a better KBKA member than your Chairman, who has only just paid subscription his for the year! To get the full benefit of membership you need to pay your subs now. Just download the membership form from the KBKA website, make a payment to our KBKA bank, Account no …
Honey Day in Gazette & Herald – Oct 2018
Coverage in the Wiltshire Gazette & Herald: https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/16980962.buzzing-mad-for-all-things-sweet-and-bee-and-honey-day/ Thank you to everyone who helped on the day and all those who worked hard to make the day possible. The event was truly a success, due to our members and those of all Wiltshire clubs.
Chairmans Letter – October 2018
Dear Kennet Beekeeper, I think you should all know that this week Asian Hornet has been found at two sites in Hampshire. I have been working at both sites and it occurred to me that we, as beekeepers and the general public, are not doing enough to find this pest. I would like to suggest to all members, …
Asian Hornet Week
BBKA Asian Hornet Week 10 – 16 September 2018 BBKA will be holding Asian Hornet Week, since this is the time of year when Asian hornets start hawking honeybees at hive entrances. The early autumn is the last chance available in the year to prevent the emergence of new Asian hornet queens. Find out more here