I am delighted to share that some marvellous and generous members have put themselves forward to host a bee Safari for members of WSBKA; Rebecca Greeves, Tim Cox, Chris and Judy Chilver on Sunday July 14th. Date: Sunday July 14th Time: 09.45 Meet: Rebecca Greeves, Makins Farmhouse, Donkey Lane, Stanningfield, IP29 4RA Parking: Cars to … Continue reading →
Please note that the date of this event has been changed to the 21st of July, not the 16th of June as originally stated. We will be hosting a ticketed 'Open Day' at the association apiary on Sunday the 21st of July from 14:00 - 16:00. This is aimed at non-beekeepers who would like to have … Continue reading →
The open apiary session on Sunday this week will be a full disease check, led by Sylvia. This promises to be a interesting and educational time, please come along if you are able.
A session on preparing bees for winter will take place on Sunday 18th August from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm, followed by clear up time. The session is primarily intended for beginner and new beekeepers, although all members are welcome.There will be a mix of practical activities with underpinning rationale which will be based on the National … Continue reading →
Our first winter meeting will be in the Victory Pavilion on Monday 28th October, 7.00p.m. for a 7.30 start. Unfortunately David Evans, has had to drop out on this date, hopefully we will be able to re-book, in the meantime we have a full evening planned: Sharing Insights to 2024 Beekeeping in Suffolk This is our … Continue reading →
Steve Donohoe is an author and a Beekeeper. He has written several publications jointly with Paul Horton and carried our a number of broadcasts. He will talk about " maximising your honey crop" which covers some of the content of their latest book and /or "beekeeping by the numbers", one which touches on some maths and … Continue reading →
After our brief AGM, Nynke Blömer of Cambridge University will be talking to us again, following up her talk last year on pollinators: there'll be some results on the research work she's done. Please also see Carol's message regarding the committee and AGM: I expect that lots of people get put off by the officialese - … Continue reading →
Based at the University of Sussex Norman is a much respected member of the community who has been keeping bees for over forty years, and has been a bee research scientist for more tha thirty. He reguarly lectures about bees on all continents where bees are kept, has written many scientific papers, book chapters, conference contributions … Continue reading →
Our last of the season talk, Thursday April 17th: Jane Ridler of Bees Abroad and Saffron Walden BKA, taking about Drone-laying queens and laying workers. Venue, as ever, is the Victory Ground Pavilion, Nowton Road, Bury, IP33 2BT: 7.00p.m. for 7.30. We hope to see some new faces from Jane's group of trainees. If you want … Continue reading →