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Forthcoming Courses

Posted on: October 5th, 2012 by
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Strengthening Livelihoods A one day training course in Monmouth – Friday 12 October 2012 An introduction to the issues and challenges of beekeeping in developing countries. The programme will be of relevance to anyone interested in beekeeping as a means of alleviating poverty. Visit our website to book and find out more – http://www.beesfordevelopment.org/what-we-do/training_in_the_uk/day-course   [Read the full story ...]

First Winter Meeting of the Year – 2nd October

Posted on: September 30th, 2012 by
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Robin Pooley, a beekeeper with 50 colonies, will share with us his experiences of keeping bees in South Africa. Venue: Passmore Edwards Hall, Hayle, 7.30pm

Locally raised bees available from members of West Cornwall BKA

Posted on: March 29th, 2012 by
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It is the policy of both the British Beekeepers’ Association and West Cornwall BKA to encourage their members to source their bees from locally raised stock. This is principally because these bees are most likely to be adapted to our local climate and conditions. It makes no sense to expect bees which have evolved in [Read the full story ...]

The Central Association of Bee-Keepers

Posted on: February 27th, 2012 by
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The Central Association of Bee-Keepers – Bringing Science to the Beekeeper Spring 2012 Update for Members Social Evening Thursday 25th October 6.30pmVenue: as National Honey Show – St George’s College, Weybridge, Surrey Speaker: (tbc) Lecture followed by finger buffet including wine or soft drink.Stratford Conference Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th NovemberVenue: Legacy Falcon Hotel, Stratford-upon-AvonAs [Read the full story ...]

Youtube Video of Bees Building Comb

Posted on: December 1st, 2011 by
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A time lapse photography film, very entertaining.