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Oldham
Joined November 2019
#yellowleggedasianhornet Watch out watch out, there's a yellow-legged Asian hornet about!
BBKA trustee Luke Whyatt has donned a yellow-legged Asian hornet costume and visited sites across London to highlight the BBKA's yellow legged Asian hornet week. This year has seen the highest numbers so far. Awareness, Identification and reporting are the priorities.
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Wokingham and District Beekeepers invited the Deputy Mayor to the planting of their Alder (Alnus glutinosa 'Aurea' ) in the King George V park on a very wet Sunday in April. The tree is part of the BBKA's 150 anniversary celebrations.
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Don't worry it's just a few stragglers, oh hang on! Julie Coleman (BBKA trustee) and Jan, enjoying swarm collection in Kent.
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The April edition of BBKA News is out soon The cover shows new honey bee themed stamps from the Isle of Man Raw goes to court Yellow-legged Asian hornet update & viewpoint Using Apideas Hello Kirsteen Thorne – BBKA Outreach officer Plus, regulars, features, recipes, letters & Q&A
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We believe we have exclusive evidence of yellow-legged Asian hornets evolving
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Michaela Strachan visiting the BBKA stand & meeting BBKA President Stephen Barnes at the National Outdoor Expo
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https://t.co/yokX4ZZWLZ Did you know that queen bees have evolved to be adaptable and flexible, and eggs laid in queen cells are larger than those laid in worker cells? Read on to discover the significance. #beekeeping
beelistener.co.uk
This week we explore further the worrying topic of queen failure. We examine Rudolf Steiner's prediction of a hundred years ago that no good would come from artificially raising queens from grafted...
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Over 30 of your favourite exhibitors already booked for Sat 13th's #Tradeshow! Inc in Convention ticket - or Trade Show & short Speakers Corner talks only £6 on-the-day, under 18 free. Plus a complimentary Anniversary hive tool for each adult, while stocks last! #beekeeping #bees
150 years of BBKA! BBKA's 46th Spring Convention & 11th @HarperAdamsUni. 12-14 April, 24 lectures, 70+ workshops/seminars, Saturday Bumper Trade Show & more! See https://t.co/MfbRtk0uhg
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And more for experienced #beekeepers too! One day or all three, 12-14 April. Trade Show Sat 13th. See https://t.co/vxRLJDNOh3
#bees #tradeshow #beepartofit
New to beekeeping? Plenty of advice Sat 13th April @ BBKA's Spring Convention @HarperAdamsUni Beekeeping: Getting started lecture by Lynfa Davies Visit the Trade Show & BBKA stand Pre-book Stewart Spinks seminar - Tips for beginner beekeepers Details: https://t.co/MfbRtk0uhg
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Great opportunity to update our #beekeeping knowledge from experts in their field. Learn, shop & (if you wish) socialise with other #beekeepers all at the same event @HarperAdamsUni! #Beepartofit for one or all 3 days! See https://t.co/vxRLJDNgrv for full details #bees #honey
bbka.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Spring Convention, 17th -19th April 2026, at Harper Adams University, Shropshire, TF10 8NB 2026 Programme Here Book Here
Looking forward to BBKA Spring Convention 12-14 April @HarperAdamsUniversity - Places available, Sat pm to learn about bee health and disease from Andy Wattam & Cristina Ruiz of NBU. See https://t.co/amQenA1cOy to book seminar S46 - Bee Vigilant: A buzzing journey into bee health
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I've put it in coffee and it's so good!
Honey is sweeter than sugar so you have to use less. Have you tried it in your tea ? 🫖 🍯👌🏻
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Plenty of choices still! 24 lectures & 'Managing Varroa' Expert Panel, plus places available to book on more than half of workshops/seminars. Extra Wax luminaries, Sunday. All @HarperAdamsUni 12-14 Apr 🐝See https://t.co/aqsQ4zi1cN for nearby accommodation much in/around Telford.
bbka.org.uk
Information about accommodation available at the BBKA Spring Convention
Strong early bookings for the BBKA Spring Convention 2024. If you are thinking of attending workshops and seminars then perhaps consider visiting the site sooner rather than later. Advance bookings for all activities remain open until April 2nd. https://t.co/OrjsVwZ7vH
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These rivers have all tested +ve for thiamethoxam since 2020 (data from Env Agency). This neonicotinoid was banned in Europe in 2018, but is allowed on sugar beet crops in UK. That is its only authorised use. Yet it is turning up in rivers all over the place... Hugely concerning.
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All together @HarperAdamsUni near Telford, Shrops: BBKA Spring Convention -Trade Show (Sat 13 Apr) 70+ workshops, seminars & 25 lectures. Plus this year, extra treats to celebrate 150 years of BBKA. One day or all 3🐝 A great #beekeeping event to look forward to! #bees #tradeshow
Who goes to the BBKA Spring Convention? All levels of new or experienced beekeepers catered for The Sat trade show is an opportunity for anyone to get great deals when getting started, expanding or upgrading The show runs over 3 days, April 11-14 https://t.co/9jkeJsNNUr
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Other speakers to look forward to at the BBKA Spring Convention 12-14 April include Stewart Spinks - My beekeeping year Rhona Toft - Keep your garden buzzing Jim Vivian Griffiths - Swarming prevention & control Lynfa Davies - Beekeeping, getting started https://t.co/9jkeJsNg4T
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150 years of BBKA! Spring Convention 12-14 Apr 2024 @HarperAdamsUni 25 lectures, 70+ workshops/seminars, Saturday Bumper Trade Show & more! Welcome back Prof Jamie Ellis of @UFhoneybeelab on: Honey bee mating; Sustainability; Pollen substitutes https://t.co/vxRLJDNgrv
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I managed to complete another composite image last week, showing insects visiting our garden Ivy flowers. It's such a great pollen and nectar resource this time of the year. I've already started on the next one! #Biodiversity #Pollination #Staffs
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A very big thank you to Tony Jefferson, the official adjudicator for this year’s RDBKA Honey Show! Record entries, a good turnout and a great night! Well done to all the contributors for their sterling efforts and congratulations to all the 2023 Winners and Runners-up👏🏆 🍯🎉🥂
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