NEWBKA is a branch of the Worcestershire Beekeepers' Association. It exists to promote beekeeping in NE Worcestershire by providing public information, swarm collecting and by running courses for intending and improving beekeepers.
Would all members please note that you will shortly receive your membership renewal documents for 2022. If you can return these promptly it would be very much appreciated.
For anyone interested in becoming a member, please email Gary at neworcsbeekeepers@gmail.com . I'll do my best to answer any questions you may have !
This unusual phenomenon has caught the attention of a Cambridge University scientist. See the report here.
The origin of the most common honeybee species - the western honeybee (Apis mellifera) has been long debated. Did they originate from Asia or from Africa?
A new study may finally settle this dispute - click here.
We are often reminded about the importance of honeybees in the pollination of crops and flower, but just how effective are they? New research yields some surprising answers in this article.
A recent study has shown that bees in Costa Rica can produce edible honey by feeding on dead flesh, rather than nectar or pollen. Would you like to try it?
See the article here.
The link between gut bacteria in bees and their memory is explored in this fascinating article.
There are many alternatives to using herbicides such as Roundup. Please see some ideas in this article: click here
For more information about other potential risks around the home, click here.
Please have a look at our Diary Dates page, for updated details of our Social events and Winter Talks. The next Social meeting is on Monday 6th December, followed by our next Winter Talk on Tuesday 7th December.