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 –…
Please review the draft AGM minutes – whether you were present or not. They can be read here: AGM agenda and minutes 4th November 2015 DRAFT Please send any comments or corrections to cantbees@gmail.com. Additional ideas for the new committee to consider are welcomed, either by email, or better, via the CBKA discussion forum; the…
As we don’t have our own show, please consider entering the Dover Honey Show on 24th October – it’s a fun event, and it’s not taken *too* seriously. Whether you have honey or wax to show, or are a skilled meadmaker or cake baker, there’s a class for you. DDBKA would be delighted if you…
The Kent Honey Show is part of the county show from 10-12 July at the showground at the top of Detling Hill (on the A249, ME14 3JF). Kent Beekeepers do demonstrations to the public, as well as run a honey show. Publicity for the latter this year has been lacking, but for your information, I attach the…
KENT BEE-KEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION Two day General Husbandry course Sunday, 1st March and Sunday, 7th June 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Venue: Dorset Road Allotments, Dorset Road, Beckenham BR3 4EA Cost: £50.00 (£15.00 of which will be reimbursed by Kent) Tutors: John Hendrie and Bob Smith Refreshments will be provided Booking via the BBKA website…
