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Serious risk of exotic bee pest being imported due to post-brexit import arrangements.
Beekeeping Associations from around the UK are warning that import arrangements since Brexit are causing an imminent and serious risk that the exotic bee pest, the Small Hive Beetle (SHB), could be introduced to the British Isles. For more information, see this link…
BBKA Examinations 2021
BBKA examinations 2021Dave Shannon is delighted to advise that BBKA has just confirmed that the spring module exams will be going ahead next year.First dates 24/25 April, closing date for applications 31 January 2021.
Honey bees use animal poo to repel giant hornet attacks
Newly discovered strategy in Asian bees repels killer hornets that can massacre whole hives https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/09/honey-bees-use-animal-poo-to-repel-giant-hornet-attacks Read the research article here:…
New Training/Learning Information
Laurie and I have put together a new page on the website with information on the range of training courses and other educational resources available to members, from our Beginners’ course to the BBKA Modules. Further updates and links to training materials, etc., will…
New Constitution
After a lot of work by Anne Jones, supported by the committee, a new constitution for the Association was agreed at the recent AGM. This governs how the association is organised and run and is essential to our status as a registered charity. You can read it in full on…
Global Map of Bee Species Published
There are around 16,000 species of bees worldwide, and we know almost nothing about 96% of them. Researchers in Singapore and China have recently completed a global map of bee species, which they hope will help further research and support conservation efforts….
COVID-19 beekeeping guidance from the NBU
Please see below the latest Covid-19 beekeeping guidance as of 19 October 2020. Covid-19_and_Beekeeping_Update_v3 If you have any queries, please contact: BeeHealth.Info@defra.gov.uk
Annual General Meeting (AGM) to go ahead on-line
An AGM will be held via Zoom on Thursday, 12th November 2020 at 7.30 pm. Rob will host, so please send your email address to him. Sophie will act as the gatekeeper, so please make sure that your name is displayed to allow you to join the meeting. Anne Jones will…
Honey Show Cancelled
It will no doubt come as little surprise to hear that the Honey Show for 2020 has been cancelled. A provisional booking has been made for Friday, 12th November 2021, in anticipation of being able to hold a physical event next year. Any member awarded a trophy at the…
Tooting and quacking
New discoveries about the ‘language’ of Queen bees. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53029218