Many thanks to John Vendy for an inspiring and entertaining talk last night and for taking the time to answer all the questions which came up during and after his presentation.
You can download the hive plans John uses here.
John Vendy
Amazing Photographs of Wild Honeybees
Unprecedented images from National Geographic show how the insects cook invaders alive, stay warm or cool, and socialize.
Event: John Vendy – Top Bar Hives
Our first event of the year is on March 10 at 7:30 pm at Clark Foley Centre (Jack Lofthouse Annex), Ilkley.
John Vendy will be talking about Top Bar Hives and Natural Beekeeping.
Hives in the snow
Overnight we had the first snow of the winter.
Has Varroa Lost it’s Sting?
Wild colonies are living with varroa, perhaps it’s time for managed colonies to do the same..?
BBKA Module Study Days
The YBKA program for 2019 BBKA Module study days is now live on the YBKA website. Online booking is now open, but places are limited.
Nosema day cancelled
Unfortunately, due to illness, today’s Nosema day has been cancelled.
Combings
The spring edition of Combings will be sent out after Easter. If you have any contributions in the form of articles, photos, beekeeping queries, items for sale or anything else you’d like to bring to the attention of your fellow members, please contact Rhona via the contacts page.
The deadline for contributions is Good Friday, 19th April.
World Bee Day
Sunday 19 May, Otley Courthouse
This event is sponsored by Wharfedale Beekeepers Association and though free, donations to WBKA will be welcome on the day.
Please book your places at the Courthouse box office for the films.
YBKA Conference 2019
The conference, which will be held in York on Saturday 6th April, is now open for bookings. For more information, see the YBKA web site.