Whilst the warm days might suggest otherwise, we are moving into the winter season for beekeeping, and the first of our indoor meetings will be held on Wednesday 4th October, at 7.30-9.30pm in the Lounge at Littlebourne War Memorial Hall Complex (w3w link), High St, Littlebourne, Canterbury CT3 1ST We are planning to do a…
Here is some basic information on the habits and biology of the non-native species, the asian hornet (Vespa velutina). This is an invasive species that provides threats to beekeeping, native insect populations, and potentially to human health. Here are some recommendations we hope all beekeeping members of Canterbury branch can act upon: “recognise and report”
Notes from the Husbandry Q&A session on 10th January can be found at this link: husbandry Q&A
For reference, please find attached the minutes for the AGM held on 2nd November 2016: AGM agenda and minutes 2nd November 2016
note from Bob Smith, Julie Coleman and Adrian Davis During November and December, we have been running a series of evening workshops examining key aspects of beekeeping, aimed particularly at “Improvers”. Over 30 beekeepers, mainly from West Kent, attended the sessions at Tyland Barn near Maidstone and the feedback from participants has been excellent –…
