Dear Kennet BeeKeeper, Our next talk this coming Wednesday 1st May at Bishop Cannings village hall starting at 7:30 pm, is slightly different as we have a talk by Carrie Pakenham on “Herbs with bees in mind”. Carrie is a member of the Herb Society and will bring their magazine and cards should anyone be anyone interested. For the past four years, she has …
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Chairman’s Letter – April 2024
Dear Kennet BeeKeeper, First of all we have our next lecture and talk on Wednesday 3rd April at Bishop Cannings village hall. So far this year I have been very disappointed at numbers of KBKA members that have turned up for the talks, we have averaged only about 30 people per talk out of a membership of …
Chairman’s Letter – February 2024
Dear Kennet BeeKeeper, Here is my Newsletter for February 2024 and the first thing to note is that all beekeeping associations are being encouraged to make members aware of the Asian Hornet. I am sure by now you all are well aware….. But just to make sure, the BBKA have had a conference on AH which is now …
Chairman’s Letter – February 2024
Dear Kennet BeeKeeper, Here is my second NewsLetter of the year. I try to get most news in this one monthly letter so you don’t get several odd but related bee emails during the month. This is my drive for less emails – but one important one you all read! First of all by now you …
Chairman’s Letter – January 2024
Dear Kennet BeeKeeper, A Happy New Year to you all and your families. Have you made you BeeKeepers New Year Resolutions yet? I have a three suggestions:- 1. Keep hive records. Really useful. 2. Learn about the Asian Hornet Pest. Really important. 3. Offer to do something to help our club. Put yourself forward to take over from …