Have a look at our Diary Dates page for updated details of our forthcoming Winter Talks.
Why Are Beekeeping Suits White?
Ever wondered why bee suits are generally white? This article proposes a number of answers. Have a read and see if you agree. https://lifewithbees.com/why-are-beekeeping-suits-white/
Do the best Die Young?
Disturbing new research in the USA has concluded that Honeybee life spans are 50% shorter today than they were 50 years ago. See: https://phys.org/news/2022-11-honey-bee-life-spans-shorter.html
Award Presentations at the AGM
As part of our 2023 AGM this week, awards were presented to (left to right):
- Mike Bickerton - Joint Honey Show - Joshua trophy for highest aggregate score
- Mark Street - BBKA - Basic Assessment with Credit
- Greg Hunt - Joint Honey Show - Novices Trophy
Congratulations to them all.
Winter Talk - Observation Hives
Make a note in your diaries for our Winter Talk on Thursday, 1st December, at 7:30 pm in the ABC Boatyard meeting room at Alvechurch Marina. Tim Vivian will give a talk on Observation Hives: their management and use.
Swarms in Tricky Places
Have a look at our Photo Gallery to see some of the difficult spots that our Swarm coordinator, Steven Wall, has had to tackle in order to recover a swarm.
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 !
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