Come along to the Combined AGM and Social Meeting

Would all our members please note that the 2022 Annual General Meeting of NEWBKA is being held on Thursday 17th November at 7:15pm in the meeting room at the ABC Boatyard, Scarfields Hill, Alvechurch, B98 7BQ.   

This is your opportunity to find out more about what your association has been doing in 2022 and ensure that the Committee reflects the wishes of the members as far as possible. 

The AGM will be followed by a Social meeting at the Weighbridge pub next door at around 8:30pm.  Both members and non-members are welcome to attend and talk bees over a pint !

What you always wanted to know about Swarms, but were afraid to ask - Part 2

Meanwhile back in the UK, Honeybee swarms have been found to generate more electricity per metre than storm clouds...........................
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2343843-honeybee-swarms-generate-more-electricity-per-metre-than-a-storm-cloud/

What you always wanted to know about Swarms, but were afraid to ask - Part 1

Have a look at the link below, which outlines some surprising results from recent research into Swarms - using a CT scanner.  For example, did you know that a honeybee can lift up to 35 other bees !
https://phys.org/news/2022-10-bees-x-ray-machine-peer-swarms.html

Next Social Meetings

Our next Social meetings are on Monday, November 14th and December 12th, starting around 7:30pm

Everyone is welcome - whether you are a longstanding member or just want to find out more about beekeeping.

Come along to the Bowling Green Inn, Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4BH.

How Busy are YOUR bees ?

At this time of year, our colonies are starting to wind down.   However, some bees continue to make the most of the few hours of sunlight (as may be seen in our photo gallery).  How busy are your bees? 

Avoncroft Orchard Apiary Sessions

Please note that, after a successful season, the weekly sessions at the Avoncroft Orchard apiary have now finished for 2022.  We'll let you know when they restart in the Spring.