Dear Kennet Beekeeper, On Saturday 10 June at 10.00 am I am meant to be giving an Apiary demonstration of a shook swarm. However Apiary manager David thinks, quit correctly, that none of the colonies are up to it as they are a bit weak. The problem with the Association colonies is that they get a …
Author: WebMaster
Swarm policy
Dear Kennet Beekeeper, If you want a swarm or to buy a nucleus from another KBKA member, please let me know. I will need a contact number for you and whether you would be willing to assist a swarm collector in collecting and hiving the swarm for you. Please send an email to me at info@kennet-beekeepers.co.uk. …
Chairman Letter – May 2017
Dear Kennet Beekeeper, At our last KBKA committee we discussed getting all members involved in helping the Association. Committee members felt that it was often the same people who volunteered and offered help and that some people we never have even seen! I know that some members really feel they only need the BBKA insurance …
Chairman Letter – Apr 2017
Dear Kennet Beekeeper, At last the year is warming up and the oil seed rape is flowering and my bees, and I expect yours, are busy getting is as much of this yellow gold as they can. It is usually when this crop runs out that they get a bit upset and are not always …
Apiary Programme
Updated Apiary programme now available on Club Apiary page here. Any questions please speak to or email David Brown, Apiary Manager.