Lilian explains about the forthcoming Study Groups being set-up by the VDBKA for those members who are thinking of taking their Basic Assessment in Beekeeping this year or for members who wish to help out at the Association Apiary. Read More
The Laboratory of Apiculture and Social Insects, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex have a vacancy for a Honey Bee Research Facilities Manager. Closing Date for applications 17th January 2012
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Come and meet members of The Vale & Downland Beekeepers’ Association where we will be selling locally produced honey and other related products. Read More
Our 8 week beginners course, covering how to set up your first hive, seasonal management, bee disease control, practical hive work, life cycle and much much more. A great fun course you will really enjoy. Read More
The BBKA want to know how you got on this year. Read More
Can you help Ben Crabb; Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Lincoln with his Bee Pollinator Survey? Read More
After a month of no brood I was thrilled to see it chock-a-block this week with gorgeous, juicy looking larvae and eggs! Read More
The Uffington White Horse Show takes place every August Bank Holiday and this year is its 40th Anniversary! Come along on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August for this traditional two day country show. Read More
Having noticed one of my hives robbing another, I wondered if perhaps there wasn’t enough forage for them at the moment… Read More
Our final Evening Summer Meeting for Beginners and Public alike – now is your chance to get up close and personal with the bees. Read More
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