It's that hornet again: Rayleigh, Essex

 

From https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2022-09-28/warning-after-asian-hornet-spotted-in-uk, Wednesday 28 September 2022 at 5:35pm

Becoming a Beekeeper

If you are interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping you will no doubt have lots of questions and here we aim to provide some of the answers to help you find out exactly what might be involved. Where do I start? Contact your local BBKA Association for advice, tuition and support and consider becoming a member.  Most associations run ‘Taster Days’ which are ideal for obtaining a basic understanding of bees and what is involved in beekeeping.  This can be followed by an ‘Introduction to Beekeeping’ course where you can learn some of the theory required to be a good beekeeper and gain valuable practical experience before you make any investment in equipment and honeybees.  Your local association will also be able to assign you a mentor who will be able to help as you start to keep bees for yourself. There are over 270 area associations and branches who serve their local area with support and education.  To find your neares...

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David Beckham's sticky stuff

 

Towards the end, spot the Flow hive

The Truth about Honey

The Truth about Honey? Honey is a pure and natural product with health giving properties, however there is a growing issue worldwide with honey adulteration. This means that honey fraud is now the 3rd biggest food fraud in the world. This talk lifts the lid on the how, why and wherefore of honey fraud and the way that it impacts on the livelihoods of beekeepers around the world Lynne Ingram NDB has kept bees for over 30 years, and runs 15 – 20 colonies in Somerset. She is a Master Beekeeper, has recently gained the National Diploma in Beekeeping, and is an examiner for the BBKA modules and practical assessments. Lynne is heavily involved in educating beekeepers in Somerset, running study groups, and curating the popular Somerset Lockdown Lecture series. She is the chair of the Honey Authentic Network (HAN) UK, and a member of the BBKA Honey Adulteration Working Party. You will recieve the 'Zoom' webinar registration link in a confirmation email. This webinar is free but w...

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BBKA National Honey Day

The British Beekeepers' Association are celebrating the first National Honey Day on Friday 21st October 2022. We would like to invite you to share in this day when we will be encouraging everyone to buy a jar of local honey, produced by bees here in the UK.  Not only do we want to ensure people are aware of all the benefits honey provides but we are seeking to celebrate the pleasure of eating honey. Honey has been enjoyed all over the world for centuries, it was found in the Egyptian tombs and is often depicted being collected by bees in ancient cave drawings. During this day of celebration, you could encourage friends and family to share photos on social media: You and your jars of Local honey! The things you do with your honey. Perhaps you eat it on toast or in porridge? Perhaps you bake with honey or make mead? Do you make cosmetics containing honey? Use the hashtags #NationalHoneyDay, #LocalHoney, #Beekeeping But we are concerned that consumers are able to bu...

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The Truth about Honey

The Truth about Honey? Honey is a pure and natural product with health giving properties, however there is a growing issue worldwide with honey adulteration. This means that honey fraud is now the 3rd biggest food fraud in the world. This talk lifts the lid on the how, why and wherefore of honey fraud and the way that it impacts on the livelihoods of beekeepers around the world Lynne Ingram NDB has kept bees for over 30 years, and runs 15 – 20 colonies in Somerset. She is a Master Beekeeper, has recently gained the National Diploma in Beekeeping, and is an examiner for the BBKA modules and practical assessments. Lynne is heavily involved in educating beekeepers in Somerset, running study groups, and curating the popular Somerset Lockdown Lecture series. She is the chair of the Honey Authentic Network (HAN) UK, and a member of the BBKA Honey Adulteration Working Party. You will recieve the 'Zoom' webinar registration link in a confirmation email. This webinar is free but w...

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Bill Turnbull -broadcaster& beekeeper

Bill Turnbull 1956-2022 Photo:Nickholt.com Bill Turnbull sadly passed-away on Wednesday 31 August, succumbing to prostate cancer. Much has been written and said about Bill in terms of his achievements as a BBC journalist, TV presenter and lately as a disk-jockey presenter for Classic FM. He was notably the BBC’s Washington correspondent for five years before returning to the UK, subsequently taking up the role of lead presenter on BBC Breakfast show. All have noted his generous nature, skill as an interrogator and ever-present sense of humour. He was of course also well known as a beekeeper and it was with no small help from Bill that the BBKA campaign for increased bee health research funding that the public and politicians were made aware of the importance of honeybees, not just in producing honey but more so their vital role in pollination. I was privileged to work with Bill producing several short pieces on beekeeping which were transmitted through BBC Breakfast and ot...

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The Truth about Honey

The Truth about Honey? Honey is a pure and natural product with health giving properties, however there is a growing issue worldwide with honey adulteration. This means that honey fraud is now the 3rd biggest food fraud in the world. This talk lifts the lid on the how, why and wherefore of honey fraud and the way that it impacts on the livelihoods of beekeepers around the world Lynne Ingram NDB has kept bees for over 30 years, and runs 15 – 20 colonies in Somerset. She is a Master Beekeeper, has recently gained the National Diploma in Beekeeping, and is an examiner for the BBKA modules and practical assessments. Lynne is heavily involved in educating beekeepers in Somerset, running study groups, and curating the popular Somerset Lockdown Lecture series. She is the chair of the Honey Authentic Network (HAN) UK, and a member of the BBKA Honey Adulteration Working Party. You will recieve the 'Zoom' webinar registration link in a confirmation email. This webinar is free but w...

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Introduction

PowerPoint Presentation on honey bees and their importance as pollinators.               Viewing honey bees in an observation hive            Looking at beekeeping equipment - trying on bee suits and holding a smoker and hive tool           Learning about the different parts and putting together a hive       Tasting different types of honey and looking at different hive products           Click here for 'Inside a Beehive' extension activity. Click here for additional extension activities.

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