Events

Rational Varroa Control - David Evans Varroa remains the greatest threat to bees and beekeeping. The mite, and the viruses it transmits, are responsible for most overwintering colony losses. To avoid these mite levels...

The Bee Head in Detail - James Donaldson   A complementary talk to the ‘full body’ one given to Winchester beekeepers in October.  This session sees James focus in on the head of a bee,...

Honey Bee Guarding Behaviour - Dylan Gussman   Find out how the dedicated guards recognise nestmates and detect intruders. We’ll examine the strategies honeybees use to protect their colonies, from vigilant patrolling to active...

Beekeeping Tech - Christophe Brod   Join the CEO of Bee Futures to hear about the work they’re doing and learn about wider developments in beekeeping technology that are either already here, or might...

Beekeeping in Morocco - Lynne Ingram Just as our thoughts are turning to planning summer holidays, here’s a talk to give you some great ideas & to broaden our horizons on beekeeping practices in...

First hand experience with Asian Hornets - Alan Baxter   A veteran of the Royal Marines, Alan’s 23 years in the Loire Valley saw his apiary experience heavy predation by Asian Hornets and he...