BBKA Zoom Talks

The BBKA are putting on a series of Zoom talks for beekeepers which will also be streamed to YouTube for those unable to watch live.

"Preparing for Winter" on Tuesday 20th August 2024 at 7pm with Dave Bonner; Master Beekeeper, Ex Bee Inspector

This will be a great opportunity to learn how to avoid the colony losses that some of you may have experienced last winter.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83824579560?pwd=kjhdRbTQz1THpUcmwAHUkn6LZxaq37.1

Meeting ID: 838 2457 9560
Passcode: 753891

The talk will also be streamed to YouTube.

17th September, 15th October and 19th November 2024: Pests and Diseases

21st January, 18th February and 18th March 2025: Towards the Basic Assessment

Further details for each talk will be available nearer the time.

YouTube recording available here
Handout links: Andy's handout FSA Food Handler

"Comb Change - the Essentials" with Jane Medwell, Master Beekeeper, on 21st May 2024.

YouTube recording available here.

Swarm Talk held on 23rd April 2024:

Jane Medwell, BBKA Trustee: Essentials of Swarm Control
Ian Campbell, BBKA Social Media Manger: The Social Media Side of Swarming
Tim Wylie, the apiarist atelier: Feral bee colonies in buildings – the issues, the challenges and the consequences

YouTube recording available here.

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