Bee gold: Honey as a superfood From pesticide detox to increased longevity, the benefits of the sweet stuff go well beyond simply nourishing the hardworking insects in the hive By Berly McCoy 10.20.2021 It should come as no surprise that bees know a lot about honey. They aren’t only honey producers, they are also consumers,…
Quite by chance, I became a beekeeper in Bulawayo, and subsequently, discovered that it can be perilous keeping bees in Africa. The bees are fiercely protective of their colonies, the Honey Badger is a terrifying adversary and the Honey Guide is a mixed blessing at best. African honey gatherers discovered these things long before the…
Ingredients 8 oz self raising flour 4 oz honey 3 oz sugar 2 eggs 4 oz butter (or margarine or mixed) Cream butter and honey, beat eggs well and add them alternately with the sifted flour. Beat well. A little milk can be added if necessary. Bake in a well-buttered 7” diameter tin for 1hr…
9th August 2021 Cleveland Beekeepers Association (CBKA) has set up a new observation hive in the Discovery Centre at Newham Grange Farm in Middlesbrough. The bees are already hard at work giving visitors an up close insight into the lives of these fascinating creatures. Three of the Association’s expert beekeepers will be on site every…
The Bee Diseases and Pests Control (England) (Amendment) Order 2021, The Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2021 and The Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Scotland) Amendment Order 2021 make Varroa a reportable pest effective 21st April 2021. To find out how you can report varroa please visit https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/public/BeeDiseases/report-varroa.cfm
The following members of staff are based at the Stoneleigh Office. Leigh Sidaway General Manager also General Secretary [email protected] Sarah Snelson Deputy Manager and Examinations Officer also Correspondence Course Manager [email protected] Liz Leddy Officer Administrator [email protected] Erica Challis Website & Fundraising Administrator [email protected] Sarah Laidler Management Accountant [email protected] Michelle…
Did you know that the British Army is providing much-needed homes for several species of bees, some of which are Britain’s most endangered native species? This week as part of Bees Needs Week, an annual event coordinated by…
The 2021 National Honey Show takes place at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ on 21st – 23rd October. This year there are a number of new junior classes including some photo, essay and artwork classes. A full schedule of classes can be found using the following link:- https://www.honeyshow.co.uk/files/2021/Full-Schedule-of-Classes-Guidance-Rules.pdf The junior classes start on…
The National Bee Unit currently has two Regional Bee Inspector (RBI) vacancies advertised in the Western and Central Regions.If you are interested in applying for these jobs, full details can be found on Civil Service Jobs hereIf you have any questions regarding these positions, please contact Cristina Ruiz (National Bee Inspector) – 07976242798, [email protected].
The National Bee Unit currently has a Seasonal Bee Inspector (SBI) vacancy advertised in South Kent & East Sussex area.If you are interested in applying for this job, full details can be found on Civil Service Jobs hereIf you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Sandra Gray (Regional Bee Inspector for South East)…