In the month since we launched the new site, 26 people have registered, which is a great start, being about one-third of the total CBKA membership. The members’ forum has got off to a good start, with over 50 posts on 12 different topics, ranging from swarm lures to to plastic frame feeders. The forum…
Colin Sawyer, an Ashford beekeeper, rang me to let you all know that he had three hives stolen last week. They were in the countryside and because vegetation had died down over winter were visible from the road. There were two double brood nationals and one single brood. They were home made from marine plywood…
The April meeting will take place on Saturday 2nd April 2011 Contact Joan or Julian for more details.
NEXT MEETING –Wed 2nd March – “The Asian hornet – a threat to UK beekeeping”. Speaker Michael Cooper – our Seasonal Bee Inspector 7.30 to 9.30 Stelling Minnis Village Hall As you see we have changed the topic. This should be an interesting talk and also an opportunity to meet your seasonal Bee Inspector. The…
This report is based on the minority of beekeepers who make a return to the Regional Bee Inspector Alan Byham last year. The average yield per colony was 44lb and the average direct price was £4.31. Read the 2010 honey survey
