COVID-19
Members, if you are unable to visit your out apiary due to isolation please contact wbka.assist.group@gmail.com
If guidelines permit will maybe able to assist.
Asian Hornet
We are asking everyone to be vigilant in looking out for this alien species, the Asian Hornet, Vespa Velutina.
Importing Bees "against best practice for our environment".
Beekeeping Associations, from all around the UK, are in agreement that the importation of bees from overseas is totally against best practices for the protection of our environment.
A couple of years ago, BIBBA launched a free-to-use independent website to list beekeeping events.
Associations can list their talks and see
what BBKA are offering.
BBKA NEWS MAGAZINE
BBKA need your opinion about your BBKA News magazine. If you enjoy picking up a printed copy or if you would prefer to receive it on your computer/laptop. Either completing the form in January's BBKA News or clicking bbka.org.uk/news/bbka-news-reader-survey
PESTICIDE CONSULTATION REVIEW UPDATE
Because of the frosts we have recently suffered, which reduced the aphid count, it is now low enough for the pesticide not to be used in 2021. This has just been confirmed by the Government. However, that still leaves 2022 and 2023 when the derogation might rear its ugly head again.
PESTICIDE CONSULTATION REVIEW
BBKA has been made aware that there is a consultation which closes on 26th February 2021 for use in the Draft National Plan, this consultation is titled Sustainable use of Pesticides. Click on link below to complete.
This is a public consultation, and everyone can contribute.
For further information on the use of a Neonicotinoid treatment of Sugar Beet seeds to be sown in spring 2021. Please click
The Trustees on behalf of the Associations are requesting that each member acts in support of the proposition and
helps to pressure the Government to withdraw this derogation by writing to their MP. You can find the contact details for your MP by using the link and entering your post code.
https://members.parliament.uk/members/Commons
(include your address to show you’re a constituent).
Active Petitions include:
Dates for your diary 2021
Dependent on COVID-19 restrictions
July
Wednesday 7th
WBKA Picnic - See Newsletter for details
September
Thursday 9th
WBKA Monthly Meeting at Glebelands 7.30pm.
David & Celia – East Surrey Bees
Late Summer Colony Management
October
Thursday 14th
WBKA Monthly Meeting at Glebelands 7.30pm.
John Hendrie
Senses of the Honey Bee
90th National Honey Show
21st to 23rd October 2021
Visit www.honeyshow.co.uk for the latest information.
Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ
November
Thursday 11th
WBKA Monthly Meeting at Glebelands 7.30pm.
AGM and Honey Show
December
Thursday 9th
WBKA Monthly Meeting at Glebelands 7.30pm.
Daisy Day
Plants and Bees - what they like/how they forage, flowers for all seasons.
Dates for your diary 2022
January
Thursday 13th
WBKA Monthly Meeting
Please check the Newsletter for details
February
Thursday 10th
WBKA Monthly Meeting
Please check the Newsletter for details
March
Thursday 10th
WBKA Monthly Meeting
Please check the Newsletter for details
April
Thursday 14th
WBKA Monthly Meeting
Please check the Newsletter for details
The Glebelands Centre
Greystoke Road, Ferring, BN12 5JL
Honey Bees need your help - contact the BBKA for further information.
Bringing farmers and beekeepers together, and keeping beekeepers notified when a neighbouring farmer is applying insecticides to their crops.