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VDBKA Study Groups
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
Latest News from the BBKA
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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Meet The Vale & Downland Beekeepers
Come and meet members of The Vale & Downland Beekeepers’ Association where we will be selling locally produced honey and other related products. Read More
Introduction To Beekeeping
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
BBKA Honey Survey
The BBKA want to know how you got on this year. Read More
A late swam…
A season that appeared to have been more ‘swarmy’ than usual. Read More
Bee Pollinator Survey
Can you help Ben Crabb; Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Lincoln with his Bee Pollinator Survey? Read More
Pests and a Waggle Dance
Wasps are a real problem at the moment although I’ve seen a definite improvement since installing my home-made “waspinator” above the hive! Read More
Last of the Summer Honey
The bees have been flat out for the last two or three weeks collecting the last of the nectar so I was lucky enough to get another super of honey off last weekend… Read More
A Sight for Sore Eyes
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
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