Our last member's meeting for 2023 will be held at Portchester Parish Hall on Tuesday 28th November (7.30pm start). At this meeting we will be holding our Charity EGM, where we will announce those who have been elected/appointed to roles within our new charitable (CIO) status and officially closing the previous charity. This is a […]
Asian Hornet Talk on zoom by Alan Baxter
Speaker: Andrew Durham
Title: Asian Hornet aka “Le Frelon Asiatique” – Beekeepers Guide – The Next Phase
Date & Time: 23rd April, 7.30pm Speaker: David Woods, Glenys Jones, Andrea Smith & Mihai Serban Title: Lets (not) swarm together Brief description: As we enter the beginning of the period where swarming risk is high, this session will look at the different ways we can all limit the chance of our colonies swarming, how […]
It will be held on the Shawford Parish Hall on Saturday 25 May 2024 at 10.00 to 16.00. Invitees are limited to Association Chairs or Vice Chairs, Association Secretaries, Association AH Team leaders, Association Deputy AH Team Leaders The aim is to drive forward preparations for the arrival of the Asian Hornet in Hampshire and neighbouring […]
Date & Time: 28th May, 7.30pm Speaker: Andy Barnes-Willis Title: Purifying and Cleaning Wax - Andys Way Brief description: Andy is one of PDBKA's favourite speakers. Andy was chosen to make the large candles for Queen Elizabeth's 2nd Jubilee. He uses a range of equipment to ensure the beekeepers follow the cleaning methods. He shows […]
BIBBA and HBA are working together to hold two queen rearing days here in Hampshire. These will be held on the 31t May and 1st June. Interested parties are to contact me for further details. The cost will be £55 in advance and £60 nearer the day.
HBA are once again holding a bee health day with the National Bee Unit, the venue will once again be the Sparsholt College in Winchester. Further details will be released direct to members.
Date & Time: 25th June, 7.30pm Speaker: Andy Pedley Title: Food Safety for Beekeepers Brief description: Whether you are selling your honey, or giving it away as gifts to friends and family, this talk is one for you. As an ex-environmental health officer, Andy has combined his experience on food safety with his beekeeping passion […]
Date & Time: 23rd July, 7. 30pm Speakers: PDBKA members Title: Members’ Panel and Makers Meet Brief description: As the adage goes, ask 3 beekeepers a question and you'll get 5 different answers. This evening provides a friendly (& at times funny) opportunity to bring together experience from across PDBKA to share and discuss different […]
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