Up And Coming Events & Meetings 2021
The Rugby Beekeeper's Association will be hosting or attending the following events in 2021:
Events
Up And Coming Events & Meetings 2020
The Rugby Beekeeper's Association will be hosting or attending the following events in 2020:
Beekeeper's Quiz Time
Wednesday, the 15th July, at 7:30pm is our next branch meeting. We will be going ahead and holding the meeting, and once again we will be using the Zoom video conferencing app.
Beekeeper's Question Time
Wednesday, the 24th june, at 7:30pm is our next branch meeting. We will be going ahead and holding the meeting, and once again we will be using the Zoom video conferencing app.
Beekeeper's Question Time
Wednesday, the 20th May, at 7:30pm is our next branch meeting. We will be going ahead and holding the meeting, but rather than physically getting together we will be using the Zoom video conferencing app.
BeeBase
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Bee Health Advisory Forum - Science Advisor
08 November 2021The Bee Health Advisory Forum brings Defra & Welsh Government policy and stakeholders together to discuss honey bee health issues and is inviting expressions of interest from applicants interested in being Bee Health Advisory Forum Science Advisors. The closing date for applications is Friday 17th December at 17:00.
Full details about the role can be downloaded here and can be found on the Bee Health Advisory page. Please circulate to prospective advisors or feel free to apply. -
The National Hive Count 2021
02 November 2021The 2021 Hive Count launches today (2nd November)
It is time to update your BeeBase records with the total number of overwintering hives as of 1st November 2021. You can do this by clicking this link to update your Hive Count: https://nationalbeeunit.com/secure/beekeeper/hiveCensus.cfm
More details of this project, its importance and why we need your help can be found at:
http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/index.cfm?pageid=362 -
Asian hornet nest killed in Portsmouth, Hampshire
01 November 2021A report of Asian hornet in the Portsmouth area was received via the Asian Hornet Watch App on 29th October. The report was accompanied by clear photographs, allowing National Bee Unit inspectors to follow up the sighting quickly.
An Asian hornet nest was located in a tree on Saturday 30th October and the nest was killed on Sunday 31st October. The nest will be sent to Fera for analysis and monitoring will continue in the area supported by local beekeepers.
Further information regarding Asian hornet can be found on Defra's Asian Hornet sightings page and on our BeeBase Asian hornet page. Please direct all media enquiries to the Defra Press Office: 0330 0416560
Use the ‘Asian hornet Watch’ app for Android and Iphone to report sightings.