Calling all those wishing to discover more about beekeeping, those deciding whether beekeeping is a suitable hobby or those who have / want to start beekeeping. KBKA are offering an introduction to beekeeping course starting on February 21st! For more details please see Education page & Introduction to Beekeeping 2018 – Course 1 page
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Chairman Letter – Jan 2018
Dear Kennet Beekeeper, May I start by wishing you all a Happy New Year with enjoyable and successful beekeeping throughout 2018? The first event of 2018 is this Friday, when we have Bee Keeper’s Question Time with myself acting as chairman. I will be joined by our own special local expert Alan Stonell as well …
Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Oxalic Acid !
Hopefully you’ve guessed it, the oxalic acid is for the varroa and wine and pies for the apiarists. Last year we were pleasantly surprised that about 20 members turned up. So if you want to wish the bees and other members a Happy New Year, and the varroa good riddance, do come along to the …
Chairman letter – Nov 2017
Dear Kennet Beekeeper, First of all, may I welcome all new members to the Association, and thank all those who have remembered to pay their 2018 subscription, and to give a gentle reminder to those who have forgotten to renew their membership that it is due NOW! Also, thank you to all members who attended …
Chairman letter – Oct 2017
Dear Kennet Beekeeper, I have just come from the Marlborough Literature Festival to write this newsletter to you all after an afternoon session when I was asked to be the ‘bee’ expert with the author Laline Paull where she talked about her book “The Bees”. I find it very difficult to be too honest when …