Posted September 2017
Bee larvae fed beebread have no chance of becoming queen
Posted February 2017
Bees Shouldn’t Become The Next ‘Fake News’ Victim - the other side of the neonicotinoid argument.
Bumblebees trained to ‘score goals’ have demonstrated ‘unprecedented’ cognitive abilities - I've always said there is not enough sport in beekeeping.
Brexit for bees needed as foreign strains dilute purity of Welsh honeybees - (with great restraint, posted without comment)
How Honey Bee Hives Changed the Internet (short article and video)
If you thought hexagonal honey jars were trendy, take a look at these ...
Bees' favourite plants revealed by Botanic Garden study (sort of)
A Bee Mogul Confronts the Crisis in His Field (longish article with pictures and video)
Honeybees let out a ‘whoop’ when they bump into each other
Despite few taste genes, honey bees seek out essential nutrients based on floral resources
Royal beekeeper fined for giving bees banned drug
Honeybees welcome friendly migrants to hives but repel raiders
Posted January 2017
Asian hornet in the UK: Update and Request for Heightened Vigilance.
Posted October 2016
A confirmed finding of Asian hornet north of the Mendip Hills in Somerset.
Posted September 2015
Sleaford Honey Show is to be held on the 24th of October at Caythorpe village hall. Entries from 12.30.
Posted October 1st 2014
Dates for Introduction to Beekeeping Course have been finalised. Please click here for more details.
Posted September 23rd 2014
Small Hive Beetle found in Italy!
http://www.bbka.org.uk/news_and_events/small_hive_beetle_detected_in_south_west_italy
Posted June 20th 2014
Many congratulations to Simon Croson for winning the Blue Ribbon for best in show at the lincolnshire honey show with his honey comb sections. Also congratulations to Carole Smith for winning 2 trophies and Sarah Marnier and Steve Fearn winning certificates as first time entrants.
Posted May 13th 2014
Summer BBQ booked for 16th Aug @ The Waggon and Horse Caythorpe. 2.00pm.
Posted April 10th 2014
Heckington Show. 26th & 27th of July. Sleaford Beekeepers will be there. For more information on the Heckington Show please visit their website.
Microscopy equipment funding. Our request for match funding from LBKA for the purchase of microscopy equipment has been successful. Hopefully more on this to come.
Posted 2nd April 2014
Lincolnshire Beekeepers Association Bee Health Day. Saturday 31st of May. Free to beekeeping members. More details here.
Nottinghamshire Beekeepers Annual Auction. NBKA Annual bees & beekeeping equipment Auction will be held at the Newark showground, Winthorpe, Newark on 12th April 2014 @ 2:00pm.