Have you wondered what it's really like to take the BBKA Basic Assessment? Have a look at Mike Richardson's account of his experience last year:
https://newbka.blogspot.com/p/taking-bbka-basic-assessment-with.html
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.
What is the Basic Assessment Like?
And for some better news.....
A recent study by the University of Sussex provides an interesting insight into the ratio of wild versus managed honeybee colonies around the world - plus the implications for disease resistance:
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/honey-bees-suprisingly-abundant-research-173056150.html
Beware the Asian Hornet
As we approach the beginning of the beekeeping season, the BBKA has highlighted a number of recent articles about the Asian Hornet:
https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/yellow-legged-hornet-italy-government-officials/
https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/asian-hornets-could-reduce-uk-agricultural-yields/
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/24153263.brighton-beekeepers-urge-vigilance-asian-hornets/
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