In the hopes that plenty of honey will be collected through July and August, it’s timely to remind members that the association has a 4-frame extractor and settling tank. Chris Bailes is coordinating the borrowing of the extractor. He would prefer bookings to be made on his home telephone number of 01227768470. There is…
The 28th June deadline for entries to the Kent Honey Show is fast approaching! If you want to enter honey or other hive products into our County Honey Show at Detling on 12-14 July, get your entries in before 28th June. Entry form is here: Kent Honey Show 2013
According to today’s press release from the BBKA, honey bee colony losses are the worst since its winter survival survey began. A third of all honey bee colonies in England were lost over the winter of 2012/2013 – more than double the losses of the previous year – with increased losses recorded in all regions…
Bob Smith (New Eltham) is the chief steward for the Kent Honey Show at Detling on 12-14 July, and he is now recruiting volunteers to help staff the show. In exchange for 2x 2hr sessions of help, you get an entry ticket (worth £20!), so you can use the time between your sessions to enjoy…
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 text for “factoids” to drop into conversations with family/friends/work colleagues. PRESS_RELEASE_BBKA_advice_on_swarms
