Despite the mixed early July weather and lower numbers at the Cherry Festival, there was a lot of interest in beekeeping from attendees of all ages. The observation hive was particularly popular, as was our honey which a number of members brought along. In fact, we sold out! These type of events are a great…
Many of you will know that Stuart Andrews, our chairman, is also vice-chair of the charity Bees Abroad, which aims to relieve poverty though beekeeping. He recently made a trip to Uganda to help train beekeepers – who themselves will become trainers in their local communities. You can read more about this at the Bees…
Our Whitefriars page has been updated with some nice photos of our “meet the public” Bee Day held in June. If you have any other photos, they can easily be added to the gallery – just contact Adrian.
We still have spaces for more apiaries to visit by Michael Cooper on the Bee tour on Sunday 1st July. Everyone who took part last year enjoyed it and thought it was worthwhile – Michael is a very helpful Seasonal Bee Inspector, so do come forward. We would especially like to see new beekeepers and those…
I was lucky enough to be invited to the media event and release of Bombus subterraneus (short-haired bumblebee) at Dungeness, to represent CBKA on 28th May. Many of you will have seen Dr Nikki Gammans talking about this at our meeting in March. The morning was very impressively organised, with lots of media and visitors. …
