Skep-making
If you fancy learning how to make skeps from straw, then Nick Mengham is running a day-course at KSRC in November. Places are limited, so sign up soon! http://canterburybeekeepers.org.uk/products-page/
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KSRC course shop is open
As of 14th Feb, the new Kent Beekeepers improver courses may be booked on-line using the site that recently appeared on CBKA webpages. You should see a button on the top ribbon, but just in case, it’s also here. Initially, just the March courses will be released for bookings, the first of which tackles the…
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Travel to BBKA Spring Convention
The Medway Beekeepers Association are planning to subsidise a 48 seater coach up to the Spring Convention. If you are thinking of going to Shropshire on 20-21 April, and would like to take advantage of this facility, read more at COACH FLYER AND BOOKING FORM Spring Convention
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Testing your beekeeping skills
A reminder that the application forms for 2012 assessments/examinations need to be sent to the KBKA education committee secretary, Angela Merritt, by 6th February, for exams in March. Postal address for forms: Mrs A. Merritt, 49 Townley Rd., Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7HY. Angela wishes to point out that the box at the bottom of the…
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Talk on swarm control – 8th Feb 2012
A reminder that our next meeting at Whitefriars is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th February. Nick Withers has been a seasonal bee inspector (2002-2011), looking after South Kent and East Sussex. His talk should be of great interest to everyone who wants to improve their bee management skills. If you want to get some reminders…