With the swarming season seemingly underway in East Kent now, the recent press release from the BBKA for the general public about bee-swarms is well-timed. This statement will be of general interest to CBKA members, but also as a reference … Continue reading
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David Aston, chairman of BBKA, has issued the following letter to members, describing the EU legislation regarding neonicotinoid prohibitions. Statement_28_May_2013 … Continue reading
For those of you who have been keeping bees for at least one or two years and are reasonably confident in handling a colony now is the time to consider taking the Basic assessment. This is an oral and practical assessment carried out … Continue reading
With a view to building on past success, for 2013 your committee has resolved to put mentoring on a more extensive and formal basis than has been the practice in our club in the past. With this in mind we … Continue reading
The beekeeping courses for Kentish beekeepers at the Kent Science Resource Centre in Sittingbourne are continuing in 2013. I would draw your attention urgently to the upcoming event “Beekeeping for Improvers” on Wed 23rd January. Follow this link to find out more. … Continue reading