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.
Events
Honey Show 2019
Another interesting and at times difficult year for our bees, with an early start to the season soon followed very quickly for the need to feed due to lack forage, due again to unseasonal weather conditions through the spring and summer. We are hoping that many of you will have a good honey yield and will be keen to show other members not only your Bees’ hard work but also yours.
Events & Meetings 2019
The Rugby Beekeeper's Association will be attending the following events in 2019:
Bee Health Day 2019
Saturday, 6th April 2019
Brinklow Church Hall 9.00am to 12 noon
Nosema is a hidden killer and is one of the main reasons for colonies not surviving winter or failing to thrive. Nosema may also cause serious losses of adult bees and colonies (including the queen) in autumn and spring.
St Andrew’s Festival of Christmas Trees
St Andrews parish church held their Festival of Christmas Trees event again and 2018's theme for the festival was ‘Eco and Recycling’. As always, the main purpose of this event is to raise funds for charities that support the local community. This year, in addition to the work of the church, Gift of Years, Rugby and Futures Unlocked were supported.
BeeBase
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New Appointments within the National Bee Unit
14 January 2022We are pleased to announce the temporary appointment of Dhonn Atkinson as the National Bee Inspector (NBI) whilst the current NBI Cristina Ruiz is on maternity leave. Dhonn has held a variety of roles across the National Bee Unit and Animal and Plant Health Agency where he held the role of Regional Bee Inspector for the North East of England.
Following the retirement of Keith Morgan, Colin Pavey, and shortly Frank Gellatly and the temporary promotion of Sandra Gray, we are pleased to confirm the following movements and appointments:-
Regional Bee Inspector for Western England – Jonathan Axe has been promoted from the role of Seasonal Bee Inspector.
Regional Bee Inspector for Eastern England - Pete Davies, an experienced manager has moved from the Central England Region.
Regional Bee Inspector for Central England - John Geden. John joins the National Bee Unit as an experienced bee farmer.
Regional Bee Inspector for South East – Daniel Etheridge a seasonal bee inspector has been offered a temporary promotion to manage this area.
Regional Bee Inspector for Wales – Maggie Gill has been promoted from the role of Seasonal Bee Inspector.
Regional Bee Inspector for North East England – David Bough a seasonal bee inspector has been offered a temporary promotion to manage this area.
For full up to date details please visit the contacts page -
Seasonal Bee Inspector (SBI) vacancies
21 December 2021The National Bee Unit currently has a Seasonal Bee Inspector (SBI) vacancy advertised in:
East England: Norfolk.
North East England: East Yorkshire
Mid-South Wales: Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, South Pembrokeshire, West Carmarthenshire
West England: South East Shropshire, South Staffordshire, North West Worcestershire
If you are interested in applying for these jobs, full details can be found on Civil Service Jobs
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the Regional Bee Inspector for the area.
Closing date for application: 16th January 2022 -
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.