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#yellowleggedasianhornet Watch out watch out, there's a yellow-legged Asian hornet about!
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The April edition of BBKA News is out soon
The cover shows new honey bee themed stamps from the Isle of Man
Raw goes to court
Yellow-legged Asian hornet update & viewpoint
Using Apideas
Hello Kirsteen Thorne – BBKA Outreach officer
Plus, regulars, features, recipes, letters & Q&A
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Did you know that queen bees have evolved to be adaptable and flexible, and eggs laid in queen cells are larger than those laid in worker cells? Read on to discover the significance.
#beekeeping
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Over 30 of your favourite exhibitors already booked for Sat 13th's #Tradeshow! Inc in Convention ticket - or Trade Show & short Speakers Corner talks only £6 on-the-day, under 18 free. Plus a complimentary Anniversary hive tool for each adult, while stocks last! #beekeeping #bees
150 years of BBKA!
BBKA's 46th Spring Convention & 11th @HarperAdamsUni.
12-14 April, 24 lectures,
70+ workshops/seminars,
Saturday Bumper Trade Show & more!
See bbka.org.uk/springconvention
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And more for experienced #beekeepers too! One day or all three, 12-14 April. Trade Show Sat 13th. See bbka.org.uk/springconvention
#bees #tradeshow #beepartofit
New to beekeeping? Plenty of advice Sat 13th April @ BBKA's Spring Convention @HarperAdamsUni
Beekeeping: Getting started lecture by Lynfa Davies
Visit the Trade Show & BBKA stand
Pre-book Stewart Spinks seminar - Tips for beginner beekeepers
Details: bbka.org.uk/springconvention
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Great opportunity to update our #beekeeping knowledge from experts in their field. Learn, shop & (if you wish) socialise with other #beekeepers all at the same event @HarperAdamsUni! #Beepartofit for one or all 3 days! See bbka.org.uk/springconvention for full details
#bees #honey
Looking forward to BBKA Spring Convention 12-14 April @HarperAdamsUniversity - Places available, Sat pm to learn about bee health and disease from Andy Wattam & Cristina Ruiz of NBU. See bbka.org.uk/springconvention to book seminar S46 - Bee Vigilant: A buzzing journey into bee health
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Plenty of choices still! 24 lectures & 'Managing Varroa' Expert Panel, plus places available to book on more than half of workshops/seminars. Extra Wax luminaries, Sunday. All @HarperAdamsUni 12-14 Apr 🐝See bbka.org.uk/spring-conventio… for nearby accommodation much in/around Telford.
Strong early bookings for the BBKA Spring Convention 2024. If you are thinking of attending workshops and seminars then perhaps consider visiting the site sooner rather than later. Advance bookings for all activities remain open until April 2nd.
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These rivers have all tested +ve for thiamethoxam since 2020 (data from Env Agency). This neonicotinoid was banned in Europe in 2018, but is allowed on sugar beet crops in UK. That is its only authorised use. Yet it is turning up in rivers all over the place... Hugely concerning.
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All together @HarperAdamsUni near Telford, Shrops: BBKA Spring Convention -Trade Show (Sat 13 Apr) 70+ workshops, seminars & 25 lectures. Plus this year, extra treats to celebrate 150 years of BBKA. One day or all 3🐝 A great #beekeeping event to look forward to!
#bees #tradeshow
Who goes to the BBKA Spring Convention?
All levels of new or experienced beekeepers catered for
The Sat trade show is an opportunity for anyone to get great deals when getting started, expanding or upgrading
The show runs over 3 days, April 11-14
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Other speakers to look forward to at the BBKA Spring Convention 12-14 April include
Stewart Spinks - My beekeeping year
Rhona Toft - Keep your garden buzzing
Jim Vivian Griffiths - Swarming prevention & control
Lynfa Davies - Beekeeping, getting started
bbka.org.uk/pages/category/a…
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150 years of BBKA! Spring Convention 12-14 Apr 2024 @HarperAdamsUni 25 lectures, 70+ workshops/seminars, Saturday Bumper Trade Show & more! Welcome back Prof Jamie Ellis of @UFhoneybeelab on: Honey bee mating; Sustainability; Pollen substitutes bbka.org.uk/springconvention
@britishbee
I managed to complete another composite image last week, showing insects visiting our garden Ivy flowers. It's such a great pollen and nectar resource this time of the year. I've already started on the next one! #Biodiversity #Pollination #Staffs
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A very big thank you to Tony Jefferson, the official adjudicator for this year’s RDBKA Honey Show! Record entries, a good turnout and a great night! Well done to all the contributors for their sterling efforts and congratulations to all the 2023 Winners and Runners-up👏🏆 🍯🎉🥂 – at Richmond, England
