A reminder that the application forms for 2012 assessments/examinations need to be sent to the KBKA education committee secretary, Angela Merritt, by 6th February, for exams in March. Postal address for forms: Mrs A. Merritt, 49 Townley Rd., Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7HY. Angela wishes to point out that the box at the bottom of the…
A reminder that our next meeting at Whitefriars is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th February. Nick Withers has been a seasonal bee inspector (2002-2011), looking after South Kent and East Sussex. His talk should be of great interest to everyone who wants to improve their bee management skills. If you want to get some reminders…
Attached is Alan Byham’s report on 2011, as seen from the perspective of the bee inspectors. It’s good reading – not too long – and covers, inter alia, inspection frequency, foulbrood outbreaks, exotic pest monitoring, and bee imports/exports. South East Region Annual Report v2 2011
KBKA education committee are planning to enhance the availability of training for beekeepers in Kent. Attached are details of the “Improvers” course to be run at KSRC. The course on Sunday 4th March is now full, but there’s a second opportunity on Sunday 25th March. Just mark on the application form the new date: Beyond…
Here is the text of Stuart’s report about our activities this year: Chairman’s Report for 2011
