mating flight – Petersfield and District Beekeepers Association

Queen bee, mating flight video

a short video of the Queen's inaugural flight

Beekeeping Courses & Events December 4, 2023
Scottish Beekeepers' Association December Webinar On Wednesday the 13th of December at 7.30pm we shall be joined by Dr Cristina Mateescu, as she discusses her role as Scientific Lead on Apitherapy for Apimondia, the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations, as well as introducing the subject of Apitherapy. Apitherapy is a branch of complementary and alternative […]
Melomakarona December 1, 2023
These biscuits are delicious when fresh and keep well for several weeks so make an ideal gift. They are both dairy-free and egg-free and are traditionally topped with chopped walnuts. This version also has a walnut filling and you can decorate with chocolate if you like. Total time: 2 hours plus cooling. Cooking: 25 minutes […]
December In the Apiary 2023 December 1, 2023
Karl Colyer With the shortest day looming, followed by endless weeks of cold weather, the bees will be at their least active stage of the year. Everything is now geared to on-going survival using stored resources until nectar and pollen are once more available. And now we wait. And wait. Maybe a mild and sunny […]
Plan your BBKA Spring Convention November 30, 2023
Planning for 2024 BBKA Spring Convention 2024 is the 150th anniversary of the founding of the British Beekeepers Association. There’s no better place to come and celebrate this than the BBKA’s Spring Convention! The planning for the Spring Convention starts long before Spring, and whilst some speakers and workshops have yet to be finalised, it’s […]