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Category: Apiary Post

Posts from Kennet Beekeepers Association Apiary Team

Social and Sporting event of 2019

Date: November 22, 2019November 22, 2019

  Dear Kennet Beekeeper, Just a reminder to you all that the Social and Sporting event of 2019 takes place at The Crown, Devizes SN10 1EA from 7.00 pm on Friday 6 December.   The great news is that as members of KBKA you are all invited, with family or friends to see  and witness the battle of skills to …

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Filed under: Apiary Post, Chairman Post, Information Post

Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Oxalic Acid !

Date: December 22, 2017

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 …

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Apiary Programme

Date: March 27, 2017March 27, 2017

Updated Apiary programme now available on Club Apiary page here. Any questions please speak to or email David Brown, Apiary Manager.

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Apiary Event – 31/12/16

Date: January 3, 2017January 17, 2017

31st December 2016  The club held a meeting at the branch apiary to treat the colonies with oxalic acid and also to enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine! David Brown, the apiary manager, demonstrated how to treat bee colonies with oxalic acid using the 5ml dispensers. Using a dispenser helps to ensure the right amount …

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About KBKA

Kennet Beekeepers Association (KBKA) draws members from the Calne, Chippenham, Devizes and Marlborough areas of Wiltshire. We strive to promote and further the craft of beekeeping and to represent the interests of beekeepers in the local area. We are affiliated to both the Wiltshire Beekeeping Association and the British Beekeepers Association, representing members at county and national levels.

We welcome potential members from all walks of life and can offer many benefits to both the established beekeeper and the complete novice. Some of our members have many years of practical beekeeping experience and this valuable resource is available to new beekeepers.

Today's Events

  • Education: Course Members OnlyEducation: Course Members Only

    Time: 7:30 PM

    When: Thurs, 25 February 19:30 – 20:30
    Where: Zoom Meeting
    Description: Course Members Only:
    Introduction to Beekeeping - Course 1
    at 7:30 PM

Upcoming Events

  • March 3, 2021
    • Club Meeting (Mar)Club Meeting (Mar)

      Time: 7:15 PM

      When: Wed 3 Mar 19:15 – 21:30
      Where: Virtual using Zoom
      Description: Improve Your Bees and Beekeeping – Simply
      Monthly Meeting with a talk from Roger Pattison.
      at 7:15 PM
  • March 4, 2021
    • Education: Course Members OnlyEducation: Course Members Only

      Time: 7:30 PM

      When: Thurs, 4 March 19:30 – 20:30
      Where: Zoom Meeting
      Description: Course Members Only:
      Introduction to Beekeeping - Course 1
      at 7:30 PM
  • March 10, 2021
    • Education: Course Members OnlyEducation: Course Members Only

      Time: 7:30 PM

      When: Wed, 10 March 19:30 – 21:30
      Where: via Zoom
      Description: Course Members Only:
      Basic Bee Keeping Cert. Theory Session 1
      at 7:30 PM
  • March 11, 2021
    • Education: Course Members OnlyEducation: Course Members Only

      Time: 7:30 PM

      When: Thurs, 11 March 19:30 – 20:30
      Where: Zoom Meeting
      Description: Course Members Only:
      Introduction to Beekeeping - Course 1
      at 7:30 PM
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