BeeBase Downtime
Due to planned maintenance of our servers, BeeBase will be unavailable between 09:00 and 13:00 on Tuesday 16th February 2021. Normal service will be resumed after this time.
BIBBA Webinars(Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association)
BIBBA (Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association) have produced a comprehensive list of webinars for both experienced and new beekeepers for this Spring. See details below. Those new members who are still to embark on their beekeeping journey should be particularly interested in point 2 below, particularly the 30th Jan event. 1. Spring 2021 webinarsThese webinars are…
Officer Insurance
Trustees Liability Schedule Management Liability Policy
Practical Assessments News
Exam Board Statement about Practical Assessments – 25th January 2021 The Examinations Board is endeavouring to run practical assessments as usual this summer. This is dependent on what Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time. Though we have an expectation that restrictions will have lifted to an extent that the practical assessments will be able…
Why do bees have smelly feet? A Half-Term Lecture with Margaret Murdin
Why do bees have smelly feet? Margaret Murdin, BBKA, 18th February 2021 2-3pm Margaret will aiming the talk at youngsters from the age of 7 upwards but adults are also most welcome to join the webinar too. Margaret is a Master Beekeeper, holds the National Diploma in Beekeeping and is a Past President of the BBKA…
BBKA Very Disappointed by Neonic Derogation
Saturday 9 Jan 2021 A letter is being sent to associations saying that the BBKA is “extremely disappointed and concerned” about a licence issued today by the government that will allow the use of a neonicotinoid seed treatment, thiomethoxam (Cruiser SB) for Sugar Beet crops in 2021. It also points out that the derogation may…
Lip balm and wax wraps information
In response to member queries about making and selling wax wraps and lip balms we have collated some useful information Additional insurance will be needed for manufacturing and selling of cosmetic products and wax wraps. We recommend you do your own research on the insurances available for these products and ensure that you comply with…
BBKA News – Reader Survey
BBKA News Reader Survey 2021 We are constantly striving to improve the service we offer our readers and we value your opinions and ideas on the current BBKA News content, article balance and style. With this in mind we would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to read through some questions and…
Social science study on how best to support beekeepers and bee farmers through education, information and advice
Understanding how turnover (“churn”) among beekeepers can be managed and review information sources, learning methods and use of social media, to develop resources to support the beekeeping sector. Defra and Welsh Government have commissioned a social science study to gather information about different aspects of education and training. This includes getting a better understanding of…
Social science study on how best to support beekeepers and bee farmers through education, information and advice
Understanding how turnover (“churn”) among beekeepers can be managed and review information sources, learning methods and use of social media, to develop resources to support the beekeeping sector. Defra and Welsh Government have commissioned a social science study to gather information about different aspects of education and training. This includes getting a better understanding of…