Events & Meetings 2018
The Rugby Beekeeper's Association will be attending the following events in 2018:
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Honey Show 2017
We have had an interesting year for our bees, with at times a full range of extreme weather conditions through the spring and summer. We are hoping that many of you will have a good honey yield this season and will be keen to show other members not only your Bees' hard work but also yours.
Re-scheduling of December 2017 Meeting
The meeting of 20th December 2017 is being re-scheduled to occur on 6th December to make it less likely to conflict with the members' Christmas commitments.
Please check our Events page regularly for details of Branch (and wider) events.
Asian Hornet Workshop
On the morning of Saturday 11th February the branch held an Asian Hornet Workshop.
As a result of last year's arrival of the asian hornet to our shores, and the possibility that it may be back, the workshop was held to allow our members to get together and make up the trap recommended by the NBU.
Asian Hornet Workshop
The Asian Hornet, Vespa velutina, is an aggressive predator of honey bees and other beneficial insects. It has extended its geographical range from Asia to mainland Europe following an accidental introduction to France, is now also present in Spain, Belgium, Portugal and Italy and now the UK.
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New Presentations Online
11 June 2020The National Bee Unit is pleased to share a range of presentations created by Fera Science Ltd. presented by Kirsty Stainton on;
Asian Hornet Biology
Asian Hornet Genetics
European foulbrood
The presentations can be found on BeeBases pages on Asian hornet and Foulbrood.
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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY SASA DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
09 April 2020Scottish beekeepers; please read the attached information note from Scottish Government.
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COVID-19 and Beekeeping update
03 April 2020Please find updated Covid-19 beekeeping guidance with official logos for England, Wales and Scotland. The updated guidance has an amended paragraph which reads:
There are currently no restrictions on movements of bee colonies that you are managing, such as moving bees to fulfil pollination contracts. However, you should observe the public health guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when carrying out these activities, including the guidance on social distancing and essential travel.
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