Folkstone Asian Hornet Sighting
A sighting of the Asian Hornet in Folkstone, Kent was confirmed on 13th April 2023. Both beekeepers and members of the public, are urged to keep a look-out for other Asian Hornets, and are...
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Ashford Asian Hornet Confirmed
A sighting of the Asian Hornet in Ashford was confirmed on 9th September 2019, and beekeepers, and members of the public, are urged to keep a look-out, especially round late sources of nectar such...
Membership Renewals
The KBKA’s membership year runs from 1st October to 30th September, so membership renewals will soon be due. As ever, it would be very much appreciated if members could renew promptly. Membership Forms differ...
The Winning Story of Omani Honey in the London National Honey Show
Aliya Mohammed Ali Sajwani, a PhD student at Sultan Qaboos University, won the largest number of prizes in the National Honey Show held in London for the Omani honey she exhibited. The prizes included...
Peter Springall
It is with great sadness that I have to report Peter Springall (Bromley Branch) has died after suffering a stroke. Peter was the Apiary Manager for many years. Peter will be sadly missed by...
Jim Weedon RIP
There is some sad news about one of our longest serving and most supportive members. I am indebted to Peter Baker and Cliff Ingram for the following brief notes, and to Rudy for the...
Warning of Droughts in Kent
This year has seen the hottest April since records began. May has so far not been so warm but there has been little or no rain in the last couple of months.
Theft of Bee Colonies
Last week one of our members had 12 strong colonies in Langstroth hives stolen from 2 different apiaries in the Crockenhill / Well Hill area. The incident was made even uglier by the fact...