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Have you seen this invader?

The Asian hornet is a large wasp which is poised to invade Britain. If it gains a foothold it will be bad for honey bees, native insects and pose a threat to human health. Read More

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More Than Honey

Beautifully filmed and directed by Oscar nominated Markus Imhoof, More Than Honey brings sharply into focus our current bee crisis and is released theatrically in key cities around the UK and Eire on 6th September 2013. Read More

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Bee Improvement for All

“Bee Improvement for All” – A whole days learning how to improve your bees organised by the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association (BIBBA) on a nationwide basis. Read More

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Uffington White Horse Show 2013

Interested in Beekeeping? Members of The Vale & Downland Beekeepers Association will be at the Uffington White Horse Show this Bank Holiday weekend. Read More

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What’s Killing Our Bees?

BBC2 9pm 2nd August – A Horizon Special: Bill Turnbull, journalist and bee-keeper investigates what is killing our bees. Read More

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Visit Us at Challow Hill Farm

Interested in Beekeeping? Members of The Vale & Downland Beekeepers Association will be at the Open Farm Sunday at Challow Hill Farm. Read More

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New to beekeeping?

If you are interested in beekeeping why not come along to meet some of our beekeepers at our Summr evening meetings. Read More

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Visit Us at Old Berks Countryside Day

Interested in Beekeeping? Members of The Vale & Downland Beekeepers Association will be at the Old Berks Countryside Day! Read More

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EFSA – BBKA Chairman Statement & Letter

A letter and statement from the BBKA Chairman regarding the EFSA report on the risk of three neonicotinoid insecticides. Read More

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Improving Honey Bee Health

DEFRA launches public consultation on proposed changes to managing and controlling pests and diseases Read More

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