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The Beekeepers Annual 2001. Directory of Beekeeping Organisations |
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Tel: (01422) 882751 Fax: (01422) 886157 E-mail: jeremy@recordermail.demon.co.uk and edited by John Phipps |
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Secretary: Clive de Bruyn NDB, Rural Education & Training Centre Writtle College Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3RR Tel: (01245) 420705 Treasurer: Margaret Thomas NDB The function of AEA is to act as a forum for professionals with an interest in Beekeeping Education to meet and exchange opinions and ideas. Membership is open to those working in professional beekeeping education or allied areas, full or part time. | |
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BEE DISEASES INSURANCE LTD. | |
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Secretary: Philip Jacobi Highbury Furzehill Wimborne BH21 4HD Tel: (01202) 880789 Manager, Scheme A: Bernard White 10 Parkhouse Road, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 0QB Tel: (01274) 678522 Manager, Scheme B: Mrs. M. Homer Eadie Cottage Cutnall Green Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 0PQ Tel: (01299) 851637 Bee Diseases Insurance provides insurance cover for individual beekeepers, association apiaries and commercial beekeepers alike, against the possibility of their bees and equipment being destroyed as a result of a Destruction Order being levied by a visiting officer from MAFF. The most common disease resulting in destruction is American foul brood but insurance also covers European foul brood at the moment. It should be borne in mind that colonies infected with Varroasis will be weakened and are therefore more susceptible to infection by AFB/EFB. Scheme A provides cover for the beekeeper with a total of 39 hives or less. Cover is usually obtained through a member's association although a group of eight or more people can also make an application for cover. Initial enquiries should be made through local associations which will refer the applicant to the Scheme A Manager. Scheme B provides cover for beekeepers with 40 or more colonies in total. Insurance under this Scheme is on a personal basis and further details can be obtained from the Scheme B Manager. REMEMBER: DISEASE CAN STRIKE ANY COLONY AT ANY TIME AND IT IS SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. PROTECT YOUR APIARY THROUGH B.D.I. | |
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BEE FARMERS' ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM General Secretary: B.A. Stenhouse Borders Honey Farm Newcastleton Roxburghshire TD9 0SG Tel: (01387) 376737 Email: brian.stenhouse@virgin.net Web: www.beefarmers.co.uk Chairman: G. Burroughs, Halcyon Honey, Woodstock Road, Charlbury, Oxon, OX7 3ET Vice chairman. I. Kirkwood, Heatherhills Honey Farm, Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie, Tayside PH10 7J6 Treasurer: M.J. Chandler, Dyers Hall Farm, Sundon Rd, Harlington, Dunstable LU5 6LL Tel: (01525) 874854 Pollination Sec.: M.R. Williams, 41 Clive Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 1PJ Tel: (01795) 478800 BFA is affiliated to the National Farmers Union. Membership is restricted to commercial beekeepers with over 40 stocks. Business is conducted at two general meetings of members, the AGM held in London during the National Honey Show and the residential Spring Meeting held at various venues in March. FUNCTIONS · To monitor and to keep members informed about developments in commercial beekeeping, bee science and UK and EEC legislation. · Liaison with Farmers, Growers, Contractors, Consumers and other organisations. · Liaison with UK Government Depts dealing with beekeeping and allied matters. · Liaison and co-operation with CONBA and UK Beekeeping organisations. · Contact with European beekeeping organisations and representation on the EEC Honey Working Party (COPA/COGECA) in Brussels. · Political lobbying through MPs and Euro MPs. · To promote the production of high quality UK honey and to pursue cases of misleading labelling and misrepresentation of honey. · To provide pollination services through the National Pollination Service. FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS: | |
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· Frequent Bulletins with news and updates, notes on meetings with MAFF and the EEC, reports on current beekeeping problems (e.g. varroa) and commercial developments. · Free advertisement of members' sales and wants (including hive products, bee stocks and spare equipment). · Crop and winter loss reports. · Circulation among members of UK and foreign magazines. · Free insurance for products liability and third party. · Comprehensive special beefarmers insurance with the NFU. · Pollination contracts. · Advice from experienced members on all aspects of honey farming and commercial beekeeping; sources of equipment and sundries. · Product directory listing specialist suppliers. · Discounts from suppliers. · Bulk purchase schemes. | |
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BEEKEEPING COURSES AND SERVICES | |
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FULL TIME COUNTY BEEKEEPING LECTURERS These officers offer a comprehensive range of day and evening courses in both theoretical and practical beekeeping for those who wish to take up beekeeping and for experienced beekeepers. They also offer an adult bee disease diagnostic service. Gloucestershire Tony Boonham, Hartpury College, Hartputry House, Gloucester GL19 3BE Kent Brian Palmer, Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0AL Tel: (01732) 850551 Surrey D.H. Daniels, Merrist Wood Ag. College, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE Tel: (01483) 232424 PART TIME LECTURERS & FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES IN BEEKEEPING The following may offer a range of theoretical and practical courses in beekeeping, in some cases an advisory service or a diagnostic service for adult bee diseases only may be offered. The range of services and activities is wide and this list is not exhaustive but the following may be contacted for details of facilities in an enquirer's area. Bedfordshire A.R.W. Griffin NDB, 64 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5LX Berkshire George Butler, Berks College of Agriculture, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead SL6 6QR Devon Dr. Mick Street, Bicton College of Agriculture, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7BY Essex Clive de Bruyn, NDB c/o, Writtle College, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3RR Gloucestershire J.S. Cox, Gloucestershire College of Agriculture, Hartpury House, Gloucester GL19 3BE Hereford & Wor.Jim Crundwell NDB, Pershore College of Horticulture, Worcester WR10 3JP Hertfordshire Peter Dalby, Oaklands College, Hatfield Road, St. Albans AL4 0JA Humberside R. Chambers, College of Agriculture, Bishop Burton, Beverley HU17 8QG Norfolk Paul Metcalf NDB, Easton College, Easton, Norwich NR9 8DX Somerset David Charles, Cannington College of Agriculture & Horticulture, Bridgwater TA5 2LS Wiltshire Oliver Menhinick, Lackham College, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2NY Suggestions for additions to this list are welcome BEEKEEPING AT WRITTLE COLLEGE Essex is one of the few counties which has a full time County Beekeeping Instructor whose job covers all aspects of beekeeping education. Advice to the general public on bees, beekeeping, hive produce, pollination and insecticide sprays is one aspect of the job, nightschool classes | |
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and dayschools for new and experienced beekeepers is another. Instruction for the full time college students and local schools and associations also comes within this brief. There are also opportunities for residential week long courses and long weekend breaks for new beekeepers and experienced apiarists. A number of out apiaries are maintained for more advanced beekeeping courses and specialist activities such as queen rearing. Courses: A number of courses are run at various centres in the county. In the winter months the theoretical aspects of beekeeping are covered. Some of these classes are specifically geared to the BBKA examinations. In the summer, when the honeybees are active, practical beekeeping classes are run so that students can learn the techniques of handling bees. Dayschools: In the last 18 months dayschools have been run on the following topics: · Queen rearing · Pollen analysis · Pollen Trapping · Skep making · Candle making · Royal Jelly · Honey judging · Swarm control · Pollen supplement making and feeding · Honey marketing · Brood disease recognition · Foundation making · Propolic collection and marketing · Varroa update · Anatomy of the honeybee · Microscopy · Computers in beekeeping For Further information on any classes, courses or dayschools contact: Clive de Bruyn (County Beekeeping Instructor) Writtle College Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RR Tel: (01245) 420561 | |
BEES I & II | |
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BEEKEEPING EDITORS' EXCHANGE SCHEME | |
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Contact: Northern Bee Books FAO Julie Dower Scout Bottom Farm Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge Tel: (01422) 882751 BEES I & II are self-help associations of local, county and country association beekeeping editors which operate principally by exchanging journals monthly through a central address. The schemes are supported by Northern Bee Books. BEES I was founded in 1984, BEES II in 1994, both after successful beekeeping ediors' courses when it became evident that editors frequently do not have the support they need from their associations. Now fully established as part of the British, Irish Republican and British Columbian beekeeping scene the schemes can make participants and their members the best informed and most up to date beekeepers anywhere. Enthusiasm for BEES is confirmed by a nil drop-out rate. The aims are: · to exchange ideas for content and production methods · to aid others by experience · to communicate matters editorial · to share information on national beekeeping issues · to help and reassure those new to the task · to give a wider readership to the best writing in beekeeping journalism If you are an editor or potential editor and would like to know more about how we operate write to Northern Bee Books. | |
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To join Contact: Mr Rolf Ellis, 19 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham GloucestershireGL52 5LZ (U.K.) Bees Abroad is a new organisation which is registered as a legally recognised UK charity ( Registered Charity No 1079266). We have a very single, very simple objective, that is the relief of poverty through the development of beekeeping. Bees Abroad started when various people who were working independently and privately in two countries ( Nepal and Cameroon) decided to form a properly recognised group because it seemed better to use each others knowledge, experience and skills to best advantage. We aim to support appropriate and sustainable methods of beekeeping to help people improve their standard of living by becoming bee farmers or to otherwise maximise their benefits from the development of beekeeping and related activities such as improved uses of hive products or marketing. Bees Abroad offer direct funding and technical support as required for suitable beekeeping projects for a defined period after which they are expected to become self-sufficient. They must be run by a properly formulated local group with a project manager accountable to Bees Abroad. New projects are scrutinised and agreed in detail by the charity's trustees, who include experienced beekeepers, before approval. We undertake to raise money to help this happen for as many good projects as we are able to cope with. This means that Bees Abroad is first and foremost a direct funding charity. We raise funds through sponsorship, fundraising events, holidays and member support. By becoming a member of Bees Abroad for just £10 per annum, you can share your beekeeping interests with others, knowing that you are helping to support overseas beekeepers and their families. Members will receive newsletters with progress on the projects and information about the holidays, which offer first hand experience of beekeeping in different countries. We welcome members taking an active part in Bees Abroad. If you would like to help in any way, please contact Hon Secretary, Pam Gregory, Pentrebwlen, Llanddewi Biefi, Tregaron, Dyfed SY25 6RA |
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BEES FOR DEVELOPMENT Contact: Dr. Nicola Bradbear Bees for Development Troy Monmouth NP25 4AB Tel: (01600) 713648 Fax: (01600) 716167 Email: busy@planbee.org.uk World Wide Web: http://www.planbee.org.uk *** Our Philosophy *** To assist people living in poor and remote areas of the world, and to raise international awareness about the value of beekeeping for poverty alleviation *** Our Objectives *** We support beekeepers in developing countries We promote simple sustainable beekeeping We help people to gain an income without destroying their habitat *** Our Rationale *** Incomes can be earned from the sale of bee products Crop yields increased with improved pollination Diets and health improved We provide information, give expert advice, run training courses and carry out research. If you need information about 'bees overseas' contact Bees for Development! HELP US in our important work! ·Sponsor a poor beekeeper to receive "Beekeeping and Development". Help them to improve their living standards for just £16 a year. ·Subscribe to " Beekeeping & Development" · Join a Bees for Development safari: learn and travel with local beekeeping experts · Buy your bee books and videos from us. Ask for our catalogue Books to Buy. All income generated supports our valuable and important work | |
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BRITISH BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION General Secretary: Peter B Spencer National Beekeeping Centre NAC, Stoneleigh Park Warwickshire CV8 2LZ Tel: (01203) 696679 Fax: (01203) 690682 BBKA Headquarters: National Beekeeping Centre, National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Warks. CV8 2LZ Tel: (01203) 696679 Fax: (01203) 690682 (Office hours 9.00am12.00 Monday - Friday (inclusive) Telephone answering service outside office hours E-mail: information@bbka.demon.co.uk Brian Milward, Office Assistant EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1995/1996 President: M.J. Badger, Kara, Thorn Lane, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1NN Chairman: N. Hughes, 103 Coniston Road, Kempshot, Basingstoke, Hants RG22 5HU Vice Chairman: I A Preece, Appledore, Box View, Colerne, Chippenham SN14 8DH Members: F.B. Cramp, 2 Woodland Drive, Groby, Leicester LE6 0BQ A.P. Dalby, 37 Cecil Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 8TN G.R. Davies, Landscore, Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon TR13 7AR Dr I Davis ,Land-Kotal, Brinsea Rd, Congresbury, Bristol BS49 5JJ Mrs V. Forsyth, Bryngwyn, 62 Stryd Fawe, Criccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0HB J. Hendrie, 1 Wasdale Close, West Bridgeford, Notts NG2 6RG G.H. Moxon, 9 Savery Street, Southcoates Lane, Hull HU9 3BG G. Munro, 17, Blackheath Business Centre, 78b Blackheath Hill, London SE10 8BA Dr G Jameson-Turnball,, 48, Coleton Gardens, Ingleby, Barwick, Tyneside TS17 0YA Mas. I.C. Waring, Stoneycroft, Back Lane, LT. Addington NN14 4AX Treasurer: Miss A West, Sunnybank, Mells, Somerset BA11 3PE COMMITTEES OF THE EXECUTIVE AND SECRETARIES ANNUAL DELEGATE MEETING AND FINANCE General Secretary | |
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EDUCATION & HUSBANDRY The Husbandry Committee also covers bee diseases and European & UK Government regulations. Details from the Secretary, Dr. I Davis EXAMINATIONS BOARD John Hendrie, 1 Wasdale Close, West Bridgeford, Notts NG2 6RG Tel: (0115) 982 5804 TECHNICAL The Technical Committee covers: Environmental Issues, Research and Scientific, Spray and Pesticides matters of concern. Details from the Secretary, I. Preece. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP FEES Member Associations fix their annual subscription rates according to their financial requirements and the services they provide for their members. The annual capitation fee payable by County and Area Member Associations to BBKA is £7.50. The membership fee payable by Specialist Member Associations is £25 per annum and the Individual Members' subscription is £10 per annum, overseas £15 per annum. EXAMINATIONS The Examinations Board of BBKA performs a national function, providing a structured range of examinations fulfilling the needs of all beekeepers. All matters concerning examinations, except for the correspondence course, should be addressed to the Examinations Secretary. CORRESPONDENCE COURSES Courses to prepare candidates for the Basic Examination, and Modular Examinations are available. Details from the Courses Secretary, G.M. Collins, 72 Tatenhill Gardens, Doncaster DN4 6TL. LEGAL ADVICE The Legal Adviser to the BBKA may be able to help Local Associations with legal problems to a limited extent. Contact through the General Secretary. SPRAY PROBLEMS Help and advice for members who have suffered losses from poisonous sprays may be obtained from the Technical Committee Secretary. A leaflet, 'Protecting Honey Bees from Pesticides' is available from Headquarters. EVENTS The various gatherings of beekeepers continue to be a feature of BBKA's many functions and provide a vital service for the dissemination of knowledge and the drawing together of members. The three day Convention held in conjunction with the National Honey Show and the Spring Convention at Stoneleigh, combined with the comprehensive features of the Bee Fair, are now firmly established events. From time to time day or weekend courses are held on special subjects. For the past two years there has been a stand featuring bees and beekeeping at the BBC Gardeners World Live Show. INSURANCE | |
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Every Individual Member of BBKA and every fully paid-up member of a Beekeeping Association affiliated to BBKA is indemnified under Saturn Public Liability policies for sums which they may become legally liable to pay in respect of claims arising out of beekeeping activities made against them for injury or for damage to property. The cover extends to maximum of £2,000,000 arising from any one accident or series of accidents. The beekeeper must bear the first £250 of each and every claim. Two other types of insurance are available to beekeepers: 1. The "All Risks" which covers loss of or damage to hives and equipment 2. The BBKA Combined Insurance Scheme for Member Associations, which covers various activities of associations. Further details can be obtained from the BBKA Treasurer. EDUCATION COMMITTEE This committee was established to develop apicultural education and the BBKA correspondence courses. PUBLICATIONS · BBKA Year Book contains detailed information about BBKA including the Annual Report of the Executive and other committees and the Annual Accounts. Copies can be obtained from Headquarters for £1.00p + 9" x 6" s.a.e. · BBKA News is issued six times a year, free to all members of BBKA. The Editor/Advertising Manager is Mrs. S. Blake, Stratton Court, Over
Stratton, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5LQ information for all area and local BKA officers. £2.00
from BBKA HQ. The Association's range can be bought at several of the
major national events. Nr. Towcaster, Northants NN12 8JG. The main items are: · Leaflets a number of reasonably priced leaflets on beekeeping matters. · Show material a range of Prize Cards, Class Cards, Labels and specimen Show Rules, Honey Grading Filters and Medals. · Hive Plans detailed plans for the construction of Modified National, Smith, WBC hives and the Sundown Floor. · Other items Honeybee Anatomy Transparencies, Badges, Brooches, Ties. AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS LIBRARY Requests for video and sound cassettes should be made to BBKA HQ, requests for projection and microscope slides should be made to BBKA Slides Officer J.W. Rainey, Delft Cottage, Wood Lane, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes MK17 8EJ Tel: (01908) 582888. | |
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Catalogues of available material are available for 75p on receipt of a 9" x 6" s.a.e. New material is reviewed by the librarians who welcome enquiries, suggestions and donations of items to improve the service. MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR SECRETARIES Avon Wing Cmdr. T A Salter 44 Edward Road, Clevedon, Somerset BS21 7DT Tel: (01275) 870295 Berkshire Mrs. S. Napper, 56 Lamorna Crescent, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 5WF Tel: (01189) 455094 Bournemouth Mrs. E. Ware, 23 Barrowgate Road, Throop, Bournemouth,
Dorset Bucks. Mr M Buckle, The Little House, Newton Blossomville, Beds MK43 8AS Tel: (01234) 881262 Cambridgeshire M. Elaine Rose, 19 Storey's Way, Cambridge CB3 0DP Tel: (01223) 353255 Cheshire M.F. Haynes, 98 Gatley Road, Gatley, Stockport SK8 4AB Tel: (0161) 491 2382 Chesterfield Mrs. S. Wright, 21 Mitchell Street, Clowne, Derbyshire S43 4SH Tel: (01246) 810771 Cornwall J P Widdicombe,, 4 West Street, Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1AA Tel: (01752) 822335 Cornwall West D G McIntosh, North Parade, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4SH Tel: (01736) 361294 Cumbria J A Harris, Bankhead Farm, Newby East, Carlisle, Cumbria Tel: (012280) 573 289 Derbyshire M J Cross, Harlestone, Beggarswell Wood, Ambergate, Derbyshire DE56 2HF Tel: (01773) 852772 Devon C. Utting, Codden, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, North Devon EX391HH Tel: (01237) 474500 Dorset C. Slade , 13, Church Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset DT2 0AB Tel: (01300) 320777 Dover & Dist. Mrs E Gordon-Sales 10 Radnor Park Road,
Folkstone, Kent Tel: (01303) 251971 Tel: 07970 926250 Glos. C. Smallwood, "Cartref" Dark Lane, Swindon Village, Cheltenham GL51 9RW Tel: (01242) 235074 Gwent Mrs J Bromley, Ty Hir, Monmouth Road, Raglan, Monmouthshire NP5 Tel: (01291) 690331 Hampshire Mrs. J. Powell, 64 Burnt House Lane, Stubbington, Portsmouth PO14 2EF Tel: (01329) 663467 H'gate & Ripon Mrs. M. Smith, Flat 1, 1 Brunswick Drive, Harrogate HG1 2PZ | |
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Tel: (01423) 858209 Herefordshire Mrs. H.L. Beaver, Rose Cottage, Upper Hill, Leominister HR6 0JZ Tel: (01568) 720343 Hertfordshire Mrs. O.M. Gabriel, 25 Winton Drive, Cheshunt, Herts. EN8 9JP Tel: (01992) 626903 Hunts. D Williams, Wikyn House, Church Street, Woodhurst, Huntingdon PE17 3BN Tel: (01487) 822228 Isle of Man Mrs E Speers, Fy-Yerrey, Eyreton Road, Crosby, Isle of Man IM4 4BR Tel: (01624) 851784 Isle of Wight Mrs. J. Starling, Afton, Cranmore Avenue, Yarmouth PO41 OXS Tel: (01983) 760634 Kendal & S. W'ld J.M. Bottomley, 21 Hillcrest Drive, Slackhead, Beetham, Milnthorpe LA7 7BB Tel: (01732) 883163 Kent P. Baker, Friston, Borough Green Road, Igghtham, Kent TN15 9HS Tel: (0181) 777 1841 Kings Lynn Mrs. M. Dunkley, Castle Farmhouse, Wormegay, Kings Lynn PE33 0SE Tel: (01533) 840315 Lancs. & N.W. Mr Myron, Park Cottage, 24, Laurel Road, West Park, St Helens Tel: (01744) 21614 Leics. & Rut'd F.B. Cramp, 2 Woodland Drive, Groby, Leicester LE6 0BQ Tel: (0116) 287 6879 Lincolnshire Mrs. A. Holderness, 15 Holdingham, Sleaford, Lincs. NG34 8NR Tel: (01529) 302774 London J Lush, 97 Larkhill Rise, London SW4 6HR Tel: (0207) 622 9407 Ludlow & Dist. Mr Proctor, Stone House, Knowbury, Shropshire SY8 3LR Tel: (01548) 890895 Manch. & Dist. Mrs. M. Bohme, 54 Dunster Drive, Flixton, Manchester M31 3WR Tel: (0161) 747 7292 Middlesex Mrs. J.V. Telfer, Midwood House, Elm Park Road, Pinner HA5 3LH Tel: (0208) 868 3494 Mole Apiary D. Cutler, Romney House, 70 Hurst Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT6 1AL Club Tel: (0208) 224 9283 N'castle & Dist. J R Pearce, 8 Lynwood Close, Darras Hill, Ponteland, Newcastle NE20 9JG Tel: (01661) 824810 Norfolk Mr Heighes, 27 Parsons Mead, Eaton Village, Norwich NR4 6PG Tel: (01603) 453123 Northants. Ms M Holland, 22 Graham Hill, Silverstone, Northants NN12 8UQ Tel: (01327) 857328 Northumberl'd I. Homer, Dyke Row Cottage, Stanegate, Newbrough NE47 5BE Tel: (01434) 674395 Notts. M. Jordan, 29 Crow Park Avenue, Sutton on Trent, Nr Newark NG23 6QG Tel: (01636) 821613 Oxfordshire Mrs Moyes, The Grange, 31 Acre End Street, Eynsham, Oxon OX8 1PF Tel: (01865) 880 288 Peterborough P.G. & J.E. Newton, 65 Queen Street, Yaxley, Peterboro' PE7 3JE Tel: (01733) 243349 Shropshire Mrs P G Mungeam, Upper Dumble Holes, Westbury, Shrewsbury SY5 9HE Tel: (01743) 791081 | |
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Shropshire N. Mrs R Whittaker, Aston House, Barkers Green, Wem, Shropshire SY4 5JN Tel: (01939) 233500 Somerset Mrs S Perkins, Tengore House, Tengore Lane, Langport, Somerset TA10 9JL Tel: (01458) 250095 Staffs. N. Mrs A Hulme, Rook Hall Farm, Butterton, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 4DX Tel: (01782) 657666 Staffs. South R Davis, 1 Devall Close, Rugeley, Staffs WS15 1JW Tel: (01889) 585839 S'ford on Avon D.N. Keyte, Sunnybank, Wootton Wawen, Solihull B95 6BH Tel: (01564) 792872 Suffolk Ian McQueen, 643 Foxhall Road, Ipswich Tel: (01473) 420187 e-mail jackie@mcqueen44.freeserve.co.uk Surrey D Reygate, 3 Blue House Gardens, Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 0AUTel: (01883) 716273 Sussex Mrs R H M Champion, 45 Ridgeway, Hurst Green, Etchingham TN19 7PJ Tel: (01580) 860379 Sussex West R L Noakes, Highfield, Newpound Common, Wisborough Green, Billinghurst RH14 0EJ Tel: ex directory Thanet TMrs R Pearce, Summerfield Cottage, Summerfield, Woodesborough, Nr Sandwich CT13 0EW Tel: (01304) 614789 Twickenham & Thames Valley C. Deaves, 12 Chatsworth Crescent, Hounslow TW3 2PB Tel: (0181) 568 2869 Warwickshire Mrs. C.F. Davis, The Pines, Hidgetts Lane, Berkswell CV7 7DG Tel: (01676) 533252 Wiltshire W. H. Clark, Applegarth, 97 Westbury Leigh, Westbury BA13 3SF Tel: (01373) 822892 Worcestershire Mrs. U. Brandwood, 10 Monnow Close, Droitwich Spa WR9 8TF Tel: (01905) 772070 Wye Valley W. Hartland, Red House, Hollybush Lane, Much Birch, Herefordshire HR2 8HX Tel: ex directory York & Dist. T. Robinson, 71 Broadway, York YO1 4PJ Tel: (01904) 626170 Yorkshire G.M. Moxon, 9 Savery Street, Southcoates Lane, Hull HU9 3BG Tel: (01482) 782052 Unaffiliated Beekeeping Associations Bedfordshire R. Sherwood, 157 Bedford Road, Wootton MK43 9BA Carshalton H.C.J. Steggals, 111 Carshalton Park Road, Carshalton Beeches, Carshalton SM5 3SJ Enfield D.L. Curtis, 47 Hadrians Ride, Lincoln Road, Enfield EN1 1DF Medway Co. Kent P. Griffiths, Park House, The Street, Newnham, Sittingbourne ME9 0LU Jersey E. Gautier, Cromwell Lodge, Belvedere Hill, St. Saviour, Jersey, Ch. Islands ASSOCIATION EXAMINATION SECRETARIES | |
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Avon G. Simms, Westholm, Lake Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 9JA Berkshire G.R. Hawthorne, 69 West Chiltern, Woodcote, Reading RG8 0SG Bucks. D.J. Pigram, 4 Hobart Close, High Wycomb, Bucks. HP13 6UF Tel: (01494) 523783 Derbyshire B. Fletcher, 217 Henhurst Hill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9SX Devon J.D. Yates, Tides Reach, Yealm View Road, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, Devon PL8 1AN Dorset R.O.M. Page, 452 Chickerell Road, Weymouth DT3 4DH Dorset South Mrs. M. Davies, 80 Leybourne Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset BH10 6HE Essex W.D. Fildes, 18 Andersons, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 7JF D.J. Webber, Breewood Cottage, School Lane, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Esaex CO6 4BW Glos. K.B. Durk, 242 London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6HS Hampshire J.D. Cossburn, Roselea, Hamdown Crescent, West Wellow, Romsey H'gate & Ripon M.J.M. Annett, 3 Rossett Drive, Harrogate HG2 9NS Herefordshire P. Quilliam, 71 Seaton Avenue, Hereford HR1 1NP Hertfordshire G.A. Emmerson, 41 Bloomhills, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL5 1RE Kent Mrs. J.S. Lea, Maypole Farm, Maypole Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 2QP Tel: (01580) 211614 Lancashire C. Rawnsley, 31 Brunswick Road, Morecambe, Lancashire Oxfordshire Mrs M. Rees, 4 Quarry Hollow, Headington OX3 8JR Notts. D. Guthrie, 9 Winchilsea Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4AD Shropshire N. Mrs. A. Thorpe, Wynn Cottage, Lower Perthy, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0HX Tel: (01691) 622852 Somerset David Charles, Bickerton, Church Lane, West Pennard, Glastonbury BA6 8NT Staffs. N. Dr. N.C. Mawby, Glenwood, Wood Lane, Longsdon, Stoke on Trent ST9 9QB Tel: (01538) 399322 Staffs. S. D.J. Clift, Rose Cottage, 14 Long Lane, Newtown, Great Wryley WS6 6AU Tel: (01922) 401105 Suffolk Mrs. Sally Green, 22 Old Street, Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3HX Tel: (01449) 770391 Sussex East Mrs. D. McKecknie, 137 High Street, Lindfield,
Haywards Heath, Sussex West R. Hamilton, 137 Pondtail Road, Horsham RH12 5HT Warwickshire P.D. Lishman, Aston Farm House, Newtown Lane, Shustoke, Coleshill B46 2SD Yorkshire G.M. Collins, 72 Tatenhill Gardens, Doncaster,
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BEE IMPROVEMENT & BEE BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION Secretary: David Allen 75 Newhall Road, Kirk Sandall ,Doncaster DN3 1QQ Tel/fax 01302 885813 e-mail: secretary@bibba.com Membership Secretary: Brian Dennis, 50 Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northants NN7 1LU Tel 01604 890117 e-mail: membership@bibba.com Publication Sales: Alan Hinchley, 2 Birchwood Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7HB Tel 01773 832086 Breeding Groups Secretary: Albert Knight, 11 Thomson Drive, Codnor, Ripley DE5 9RU Tel: 01773 745287 Fax: 01773 570461 e-mail: groups@bibba.com BIBBA is an organisation devoted to encouraging beekeepers to breed native bees. The bee more suited to our environmental circumstances than other sub species. BIBBA's aims are publicised through books, workshops, lectures and conferences. BIBBA also co-operates with continental Beekeeping and breeding groups interested in conserving and improving their own native bees. Breeding techniques advocated include: · Assessment of colonies by observation, recording certain criteria on standard record cards. · Determination and purity of sub species by measurement of morphometric characters and mitrochondial DNA. · Use of mini nucs for the mating of queens economically BIBBA Publications include: · The Honeybees of the British Isles by Beowulf Cooper · Breeding Techniques and Selection for Breeding of the Honeybee by Prof. F. Ruttner · The Dark European Honey Bee by Prof. F. Ruttner, Rev. Eric Milner and John Dews · Breeding Better Bees using Simple Modern Methods by John E. Dews and Rev.Eric Milner · Better Beginnings for Beekeepers by Adrian Waring BIBBA encourages the formation of Bee Breeding Groups, and the sharing of knowledge between groups and provision of genetic material. BIBBA Conference 2002. Watch the Bee Press or enter our mailing list. Top Speakers, Different Topics and Practical Workshops. BIBBA is only a click away. www.bibba.com | |
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THE C.B. DENNIS BRITISH BEEKEEPERS' RESEARCH TRUST Registered Charity No.328685 Hon. Secretary: Ms. B.V. Ball 104 Lower Luton Road Wheathampsted St. Albans Herb. AL4 8HH Trustees Chairman: Prof. L.A.F. Heath Treasurer: Mr. L.F. Hewitson Dr. D.A.W. Hill Aims This Charitable Trust was established in 1990 through the generosity of Mr. C.B. Dennis. It aims to use the interest from the capital investment of £65,000 to support British research projects that are likely to benefit beekeeping in the relatively short term, giving some priority to work on bee diseases. The total amount of income available for award annually is only about £5,000. This will allow the Trust to help existing projects or support short term investigations but not to initiate new areas of research. The Trust is an independent body making awards to institutions or individuals on the basis of scientific merit of submitted proposals and perceived benefit to British beekeeping. Eight awards have been made to date and the following examples illustrate the diversity honey bee research supported. Dr. Ingrid Williams of Rothamsted Experimental Station was assisted in the collection and analysis of data on pollination practice in the UK; information that is rarely published but essential for apiculture to be recognised as a vital component of sustainable agriculture in the nineties and beyond. The results of this work were presented in the lecture Dr. Williams gave at the BBKA Spring Convention in April 1992 and have now been published as part of wider studies. Dr. William Kirk of the University of Keele, Staffordshire received support over three years to produce an updated and comprehensive colour guide to the pollen loads of honey bees in Britain. This practical aid to beekeepers has now been published and is an essential text for those who wish to identify the pollen sources of their bees. Other awards have been made to Mark Allen of Rothamsted Experimental Station who aimed to develop a rapid, specific and sensitive serological test for detecting honey bee viruses in the parasitic mite Varroa jacobsoni, to the International Bee Research Association for portable |
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THE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF BEEKEEPERS Secretary: Margaret English 6 Oxford Road Teddington TW11 0PZ President: Brenda Ball, IACR Rothamstead, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2JQ Chairman: Prof. R.S. Pickard, British Nutrition Foundation, 52 - 54 High Holborn, London WC1V 6RQ Treasurer: T.B. Trood, Blackdown Cottage, Curland, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5SA Programme Secretary: N.L. Carreck, IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2JQ Editor: A.W. Johnson, 140 Lovelace Drive, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey. GU22 8RZ Sales and Distribution: K. Prudom, 8 Marlborough Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH14 0HJ Editor: A.W. Johnson, 140 Lovelace Drive, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey GU22 8RZ The Central Association of Beekeepers in its present form dates from the time of the reorganisation of the British Beekeepers' Association in 1945. The BBKA was originally made up of private members only. However as County Associations were formed they applied for affiliation and were later permitted to send delegates to meetings of the Central Association, as the private members were then known. This arrangement became unsatisfactory as the voting power of the Central Association greatly outnumbered that of the County Associations and so in 1945 a new Constitution was drawn up whereby the Council comprised Delegates from the Counties and Specialist Member Associations. The private members then formed themselves into a Specialist Member Association with the designation 'The Central Association of the British Beekeepers' Association'; this was later shortened to its present style. The Association was able to devote itself to its own particular aims, to promote interest in current thought and findings about beekeeping and aspects of entomology related to honey-bees and other social insects. Lectures given by scientists and other specialists are arranged, printed and circulated to members, as has been done since 1879. Meetings are held in London at the Linnean Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly W1, with an annual Conference in Leamington Spa in October. The subscription is £9.00 per annum, £10.00 for joint membership (one copy only of publications). | |
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COUNTY BEEKEEPING MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS Avon Dr. I.Davies, Landai-Kotal, Brinsea Road, Congresbury,N. Somerset BS49 5JJ Bedfordshire Ian Beaty, 13 Bowling Green Road, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0ET Berkshire Ron Crocker, 25 Ship Lake Bottom, Peppard Common, Oxon RG9 5HH Cambridgeshire Eleanor Witter, 177 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2RN Cheshire G.F. Royle, 7 Symondley Road, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HT Cornwall Gillian Searle, 6 Harleigh Road, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1AQ Cumbria Mr D G Bates, Greenfield House, Low Green, Temple Sowerby, Penrith CA10 1SD Derbyshire Mrs. M. Cowley, 14 Montpelier, Quorndon, Derbyshire DE22 5JW Devon Brian Gant, Leat Cottage, Grange Road, Buckfast, Devon TQ11 0EH Dorset Margaret Massey, Burley, Shorts Green Lane, Motcombe, Shaftesbury Durham Jim O'Neil, 10 Idaho Gardens, Darlington DL1 2RG Essex Pat Allen, 8 Franks Cottages, St Mary's Lane, Upminster RM14 3NU Gloucestershire Mrs A Ellis, 19 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 5LZ Guernsey BKA Ruth Collins, Colombier House, Torteval, Guernsey, Channel Islands Gwent Bridgett Woodhead, Stonewall Cottage, Warage Road, Raglan, Gwent NP5 2LD Hampshire Stephen Fleming, 11 Byfields Road,Kingsclere, Newbury RG20 5TG Herefordshire Reg Fennah, Highfields, Wormbridge, Hereford Hertfordshire Mrs O. M. Gabriel, 125 Winton Drive, Cheshunt, Herts. EN8 9JP Huntingdonsh. Peter Barker, 17 Rectory Lane, Somersham, Cambridge PE17 3EL Isle of Wight Mrs F Goodhall, Highcliff, Luccombe Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6RS Kendal & S. Westmorland Maurice Bottomley, 21 Hillcrest Drive, Slackhead, Beetham, Milnthorpe LA7 7BB Kent P F W Hutton, 22 Goods Station Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2DB Leics. & Rutland J Randall, 9 Station Road, Kirby Mulloe, Leics LE9 9EL Lincolnshire P.Raines Grange Collage, Humberston Avenue,Humberston GRIMSBY DN36 4SL London M.D.U. Granville, Flat 1, 32 Oppindans Road, London NW3 5AG Mole A. Club Dennis Cutler, 70 Hurst Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AG Newcastle George Batey, Rift Farm Cottage, Wylam NE41 8BL Norfolk Paul Metcalfe, Norfolk College of Agriculture, Easton, Norwich NR9 5DX Northamptonsh. Roger G Virgo, 5 Surfleet Close, Lincoln Estate, Corby NN18 9DG Nottinghamsh. Stuart Ching 122 Marshall Hill Drive, Porchester Notts. NG3 6HW Shropshire Peter Woodcock, 9 Buildwas Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 3NZ Somerset Mike Milton, Homestead, South Hill, Somerton TA11 7JQ Suffolk Zig Ruskin, 41 Bell Lane, Kesgrave,Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 7JH Surrey D. Daniels, Merrist Wood Ag. College, Worpleston, Guildford, Surrey Warwickshire Brian Milward, 13 Ash Drive, Kenilworth, Warwickshire West Cornwall Wiltshire Ronald A Hoskins, 10 Larksfield, Covingham Park, Swindon SN3 5AD Worcester Mrs U Brandwood, 10 Monnow Close, Droitwich, Worcester WR9 8T |
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Chairman: Bob Ogden Pennymoor Cottage Pennymoor Tiverton Devon EX16 8LJ Publications Officer: David Loo 25 Woodlands, Newton-St-Cyres, Exeter, Devon EX5 5BP Tel: (01392) 851472 DARG is an independent group of experienced enthusiastic beekeepers whose primary aim is to collect and analyse data on matters of topical interest which may assist their apicultural education and promote the advancement of beekeeping. At their monthly meetings, DARG members discuss various topics in open forum, during which they exchange ideas and information from their personal beekeeping knowledge and experience. They also undertake suitable research projects which further the Group's aims before disseminating their findings by publishing them in inexpensive booklets and other media. Topics currently being undertaken include:- The mating of virgin queens Evaluation of the effectiveness of a proprietory product for the control of Varroa and Chalk Brood A strategy for controlling Foul Brood Observations on the control of Varroa jacobsoni Pollen profiles resulting from bees foraging from members' apiaries Publications available are: · The Beeway Code A common sense guide for beginners to help avoid problems with neighbours and produce a safe and peaceful apiary. · Seasonal Management A newly published title and a useful aid to planning your work effectively · Living with Varroa jacobsoni a
best selling title and an invaluable weapon in winning the · Queen Rearing A new edition providing detailed help in rearing new queens in order to promote vigorous colonies · Selection of Apiary Sites full of tips for choosing the right sites for your bees All titles cost £2.00 per copy (post free) from the Publications Officer (tel. 01392 851472) Enquiries welcome from Associations for bulk purchases at discount prices - please contact the Publications Officer for details. |
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THE FEDERATION OF IRISH BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATIONS
Web: http://www.irishbeekeeping.ie Hon. Secretary: Mr. Michael G. Gleeson, Ballinakill, Enfield Co. Meath Tel: (0405) 41433 e-mail: mgglee@eircom.net OFFICERS President: Mr. David Lee, Scart, Kildorrey, Co. Cork Tel: (022) 25595 Vice President: Mr Philip McCabe, "Sherdara" Beaulieu Cross, Drogheda, Co. Louth Tel: (041) 9836159 Vice President, Ex-Officio : Mr John Donoghue Bunnagappa, Walsh Island, Geashill, Co Offaly Tel: (0502) 49579 Life Vice Presidents: Mr. D.J. Deasy, 45 Waltham Terrace, Blackrock, Co. DublinTel: 01 2889085 Mr. J.J. Doran, St. Jude's, Mooncoin, via Waterford Tel: 051 895118 Mr. M.I. Moynihan, 41 Caseyville, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Tel: 058 42389 Mr. P. O'Reilly, 11 Our Lady's Place, Naas, Co. Kildare Tel: 045 897568 Mr. M.L. Woulfe, Railway House, Midleton, Co. Cork Tel: (021) 631011 Hon. Editor: Jim Ryan, Innisfail, Kickham Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary Tel: (0504) 22228 Hon. Manager: Mr. Graham Hall, 'Weston', 38 Elton Park, Sandy Cove, Co. Dublin Tel: (01) 280 3053 Hon. Treasurer: Frances Kane, Firmount, Clane, Co. Kildare Education Officer: Dr. Brendan Coughlan, Ard-na-Cloch, Corcullen, Moycullen, Co. Galway Tel: (091) 555211 Summer Course Convener:: Michael Woulfe, Railway House, Middleton Co. Cork Tel: (021) 631011
PUBLICATIONS This book gives the history of the craft from time immemorial to the present. It is well bound, hard backed and excellently presented. There are 293 pages of valuable information and 53 pictures of prominent beekeepers past and present. Price £6.00 · An Beachaire - The Irish Beekeeper Monthly organ of FIBKA, subscription £10.00stg post free from The Manager. Readership of the Journal in Northern Ireland carries third party insurance up to £2,000,000 on any one claim, on
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day. It is an instructional book on beekeeping published as a millennium project and should prove a modern treatise on the craft of beekeeping and its associated products. There are over 200 pages, also many photographs and illustrations. Price £10.00 LIBRARY The Library is owned and controlled by FIBKA. It contains very many valuable books ancient and modern, available to members for return postage only. The Librarian is Jim Ryan, Innisfail, Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. CORRESPONDENCE COURSES The Examinations Board has sponsored correspondence courses for candidates preparing for the Intermediate and Senior (Bee Masters) Examinations. Applications to John Cunningham, Main Street, Tramore, Co. Waterford. EXAMINATIONS The Board conducts five grades of examinations at the annual Summer Course at Gormanston College: Preliminary, Intermediate, Senior, Lecturer, Honey Judge. Preliminary Examinations are also held at Provincial centres in May each year. EDUCATION The Federation Examinations are recognised as Third Level
Exhaminations by the National Council foe Educational Awards (NCEA), thus
candidates who pass the Senior Examination may apply to the NCAE for a
National Certificate in Science ( Apiculture) and candidates who have
passed the Lectureship Examination and who have at least two years experience
as Lecturers and who have also gained a sufficient standing in the beekeeping
community may apply to the NCEA for a Diploma in Science ( Apiculture),
these awards are conferred by the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) under
a programme of Experiential Learning, for the Diploma a comprehensive
Portfolio must be submitted to CIT, successful candidates are entitled
to use the qualification NatDipSc (Apic). Courses for beginners are run
by Affiliated Associations and the FIBKA holds an Annual Summer Course
in Gormanston College in July. The course caters for three grades of students:
beginners, intermediate, and senior and covers the theory and practice
of modern apiculture. Examinations are held in these grades and also at
Honey Judge and Lecturer level. Further information on the Examinations
may be obtained from the Education Officer, Dr Brenden Coughlan, Chemistry
Department, National University of Ireland, Galway NATIONAL HONEY SHOW This is held at Gormanston College in conjunction with the annual Beekeeping Course. The Schedule contains 32 Open Classes and 3 Confined Classes with £400 in prizes. Over 30 Challenge Cups and Trophies are presented for competition. INSURANCE The limit of indemnity of the public liability policy is £2,000,000 arising from one accident or a series of accidents. There is also product liability of £1,000,000 arising from any one claim. The policy extends to all registered affiliated members whose subscriptions are fully paid up on 31 December of any one year and whose names are entered in the FIBKA register held by the Treasurer. |
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ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES Ashford Mr. Pat O'Connell, Valentia, Miltown Lane North, Ashford, Co. Wicklow Tel: (0404) 40198 Banner Mr. Kieran Byrnes, Gurteen, Tulla, Co. Clare Tel: (065) 6835620 Bray Ms. Wendy Bass, Berghoff, Glencree Road, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow Carbery Mr. S. O'Brien, 71 North Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork Tel: (028) 21152 Carlow Mr. John Lennon, 31 Idrone Park, Tullow Road, Carlow Tel: (0503) 41315 Co. Cavan Ms Christine Grey, Tullyvin, Cootehill, Co Craven Tel: (049) 5553164 Co. Cork Mrs. Mary O'Riordan, Cooltubrid, Carigrohane, Co. Cork Tel: (021) 871098 Co. Donegal Mr Vincent Breslin, Bunbeg, Co. Donegal Tel: (075) 31833 Co. Dublin Mr. Tom Barrett, 49 South Park, Foxrock, Dublin 18 Tel: (01) 2895269 Co. Galway Dr. Brendan Coughlan, Ard na Cloch, Corcullen, Galway Tel: (091) 555211 Co. Kerry Mr Pat O'Mahony, Fenit, Co. Kerry Tel: (066) 7136204 Co. Limerick Mr. John Donworth, Raheen, Ballyneety, Co. Limerick Tel: (061) 351551 Co. Louth Mr. Kevin Holmes, Mountbagnal, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: (042) 9376593 Co. Longford Mrs. Brigit Koston, Sunnyside House, Loughgowna, Co. Cavan Tel: (043) 83285 Co. Mayo Mrs. Mary Clarke, Convent Terrace, Ballina, Co. Mayo Tel: (096) 22559 Co. Meath Mr Ben Ryan, Bolies, Duleek, Co. Meath Tel: (041) 9823440 Co. Offaly Mrs. C. Rainsberry, Briarly, Clonminch, Tullamore, Co. Offaly Tel: (0506) 51918 Co. Sligo Mr Arnold Griffin, Aoibhinn, Drumcliffe, Co Sligo Tel: (071) 63249 Suck Valley Mr Frank Kenny, Stonepark, Roscommon Tel: (0903) 26156 Co. Waterford Ms Sally Perceval Maxwell, Moorehall, Tallow, Co Waterford Tel: (058)56325 Co. Westmeath Mr. Patrick Crinnigan, Sonna, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Tel: (044) 42698 Co. Wexford Mr. John Halpin, Ring Road, Mountgarrett, New
Ross, Co. Wexford Dunamaise Mrs. Margaret Mc. Evay, Graiguenaroun, Abbeyleix, Co. Leix Tel: (0502) 33408 Dunmanway Mr. M.L. O'Sullivan, Ballyhalwick, Dunmanway, Co. Cork Tel: (023) 45257 East Cork Mr. C. Terry, "Ait na Graine", Coolbay, Cloyne, Co. Cork East Waterford Mr. Michael Hughes, 51 Woodlawn Grove, Cork St, Waterford Tel: (051) 373461 Fingal Mr John McMullan, 34 Ard na Mara Crescent, Malahide, Co. Dublin Tel: (01) 8450193 Foyle P J Costello, Lr Drumaiveir, Greencastle, Co Donegal Tel: (077) 81303 Innishowen Mrs Joan Barker, Lowertown, Malin, Innishowen, Co. Donegal Tel: (077) 70845 Killorglin Mr Declan Crowley, Gurrane, Killorglin, Co Kerry Tel: (066) 61710 Kilternan Ms. S. Joanita Spearman, Stelmo, Maraborough Road, Glengarry, Co. Dublin Tel: (01280) 9520 Mid Kilkenny Ms Finola Walsh, Coolaire, Callan, Co Kilkenny Tel: (056) 25233 New Ross Seamus Kennedy, Churchtown, Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford Tel: (051) 397259 North Cork Mr Billy O'Shea, The Cedars, Corrin Lodge, Corrin, Fermoy, Co Cork |
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INTERNATIONAL BEE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Correspondence to: Richard Jones Director International Bee Research Association 18 North Road Cardiff CF10 3DT Tel: (02920) 372409 Fax: (02920) 665522 E-mail: ibra@cardiff.ac.uk IBRA the International Bee Research Association is the world's premier beekeeping information service. It is a charity devoted to advancing apicultural education and science worldwide. Since its formation in 1949 IBRA has worked to serve the information needs of beekeepers, scientists, advisers, teachers and many other groups. Technically-minded beekeepers in the UK and in other countries find IBRA's journals and library services uniquely valuable. Publications IBRA's three journals are highly respected among beekeepers and bee scientists. · Bee World provides beekeepers and scientists with authoritative articles and reviews on topical issues. · Journal of Apicultural Research is an award-winning English-language journal containing up-to-date original research articles. · Apicultural Abstracts reviews scientific and practical literature on apiculture and bee pollination of crops. It provides a way of scanning the world's libraries from your own home. IBRA also publishes authoritative texts, pamphlets, educational aids, bibliographies and multilingual dictionaries. World Wide Web IBRA also provides a free information service on the World Wide Web. Visit our pages at: Library The IBRA library holds a wealth of information unequalled elsewhere in the world. It includes 40,000 books and reprints, along with more than 3,000 volumes of beekeeping journals and theses, reports and bibliographies. The library is continually being added to with contributions from many countries. | |
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meetings Another important information service provided by IBRA is the organization of conferences and other meetings. IBRA arranges technical meetings for UK beekeepers and is also involved in co-sponsoring conferences with other specialist societies. The Association runs, every four years, a unique series of international conferences on apiculture in tropical climates. The seventh such conference was held in Thailand in 2000. These conferences are a forum for discussing practical issues concerning beekeeping in the tropics. The proceedings are published by IBRA and have become valued textbooks. The next in the series will be held in Brazil, in the year 2004. Publication sales The publication sales unit at IBRA produces and sells a wide range of books, audio visual material and other items to readers all over the world. This service gives everyone easy access to beekeeping literature, and the profits from the bookshop help to sustain our work. Our comprehensive catalogue BooksPlus is available from IBRA. Advisory services IBRA has considerable expertise in consultancy projects and ciontinues to work on contract for international agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations. Membership The key to IBRA's work is support from members. Their subscriptions provide a large part of IBRA's income and their contributions of information and voluntary promotional work greatly help the association's activities. Members receive a free subscription to Bee World, 10Tel: discount on book shop purchases, and discounts on library services and journals. They are welcome to attend, speak and vote at our annual general meeting and nominate members to serve on IBRA's council. We encourage members to visit IBRA headquarters in Cardiff and use the library. | |
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INSTITUTE OF APICULTURE Secretary: Prof: R. Pickard, Director General, British Nutrition Foundation, High Holborn House 52 - 54 High Holborn London Council: Chairman: Prof. R.S. Pickard Treasurer: Dr. Nicola Bradbear Prof. J.B. Free, Mr. R.E. Gove, Prof. L.A.F. Heath, Mr. G.W. Knights, Mr. I.S. McLean, Mr. R.W. Sawyer, Mr. L.L. Thorne, Mr. A.C. Waring The principal objective of the Institute of Apiculture is to establish, somewhere in the United Kingdom, a permanent and independent experimental research centre for the study of bees and beekeeping. The IOA has developed within the Bee Research Unit of the University of Wales at Cardiff and has attracted many donations from beekeepers and their associations since its foundation in 1977. Members of the Institute receive the following benefits: · Free copies of "HONEYBEE', the IOA house journal · Reduced attendance fees at the Bee Research Unit's annual training courses. These include: a) beekeeping b) pathology c) queen propagation d) microscopic examination of honey e) instrumental insemination · Access to information on all aspects of honeybee biology and apiculture. · Reduced fees for any services provided by the Bee Research Unit for the apicultural industry. These include the identification of pollen in honey, Acarapis and Nosema. At Cardiff, students can investigate any aspect of honeybee biology or any practical problem in apiculture at either Final Year BSc., M.Phil. or PhD level. They have access to the School of Biology's three electron microscopes, analytical laboratories, computing services and technical expertise in most branches of the biological sciences. Fieldwork is undertaken at local out-apiaries in Wales and international projects are underway in Mexico, Pakistan and Portugal. Students are recruited from over 50 different countries throughout the world and a practical contribution is made to the establishment of low cost, low technology apicultural industries. | |
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NATIONAL PERIODICALS American Bee Journal - (US monthly) Agents: E.H. Thorne (Beehives) Ltd , Wragby, Lincoln Australasian Beekeeper - Monthly. Sample from: PMB, 19 Maitland, NSW 2320 Australian Bee Journal - P.O. Box 365, Emerald, Victoria 3782, Australia. Bee Biz - A magazine for commercial beekepers. Published 3 times per year. Subscriptions £12 p.a. from: Northern Bee Books, Scout Bottom Farm, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, W. Yorkshire HX7 5JS Bee Craft - Official monthly journal of the British BKA. Subscriptions and enquiries to: Alison Mouser, 79 Strathcona Avenue, Bookham, Leatherhead KT23 4HR e-mail: beecraftsec@hotmail.com Beekeepers News - Quarterly by: E.H. Thorne (Beehives) Ltd., Beehive Works, Wragby, Lincoln LN3 5LA The Beekeepers Quarterly - Companion to the Beekeepers Annual. Subscriptions £16 p.a. from: Northern Bee Books, Scout Bottom Farm, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, W. Yorkshire HX7 5JS Beeline - P.O. Box 192, Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe. Canadian Beekeeping - P.O. Box 128, Orono, Ontario, Canada LOB 1MO Gleanings in Bee Culture - US monthly. E.H. Thorne Ltd., Wragby LN3 5LA Indian Bee Journal - In English. 1325 Sadashiv Peth, Poona 411 8030, India. International Bee Research Association - free samples of : Bee World , Journal of Apicultural Research, Apicultural Abstracts 18 North Road, Cardiff Irish Beekeeper - Monthly. Editor: Eddie O'Sullivan, St. Ives, Kilcrea Park, Magazine Road, Cork New Zealand Beekeeper - Published quarterly for National BKA of New Zealand. Subscriptions: Dept. Box 4048, Wellington NZ. The Scottish Beekeeper - Magazine of the Scottish BKA. Membership terms from: Enid Brown, Milton House, Main Street, Scotlandwell, Kinross-shire KY13 9JA Sample copy on reguest 30p South African Bee Journal - Bi-monthly. P.O. Box 41, Modderfontein, 1645, RSA. The Speedy Bee - Monthly US newspaper, £24 from NBB, Scout Bottom Farm, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge HX7 5JS Gwenynwyr Cymru -The Welsh Beekeeper - the publication of the Welsh Beekeepers Association, giving news and views of beekeeping in Wales and abroad. Editor/Golygydd: J. Burgess B.Sc., Pencae Mawr, Llanfynydd, Caerfyrddin SA32 7TR | |
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THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BEEKEEPING Hon. Secretary: Paul Metcalf NDB Easton College Easton Norwich NR9 5DX Tel: (01603) 731217 Chairman: Geoff Hopkinson NDB, 39 Old Croft Road, Walton-On-The-Hill, Stafford ST17 0NJ Tel: (01785) 663350 Fax; 01785 662108 e-mail: GEOFFHIVE@aol.com
The Examination Board for the National Diploma in Beekeeping was set up in 1954 to meet a need for a beekeeping qualification above the level of the highest certificate awarded by the English, Scottish, Welsh and Ulster Associations. The Diploma Examination, as designed by the Board, was considered to be an appropriate qualifaction for a County Beekeeping Lecturer or a specialist appointment requiring a high level of academic and practical ability in beekeeping. It is the highest beekeeping qualification recognised in the British Isles and a high percentage of the past and present holders of the Diploma have given distinguished service to beekeeping education at all levels. Although the post of County Beekeeping Lecturer has virtually disappeared, this has merely emphasised the need for some beekeepers to face the challenge of this examination and maintain the high level skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the increased problems facing all beekeepers at the present time. The Board consists of representatives from a wide range
of organisations and from Government Departments and together form an
impressive amalgam of expert knowledge in Beekeeping and Education. Although
the National Beekeeping Associations are represented on the Board it is
entirely independent of them. The Board also organises an Advanced Beekeeping Course covering certain parts of the syllabus, that are difficult to cover by independent study. Lasting a working week, they cover the main sections of the Syllabus and represent the highest level of training available to British Beekeepers at the present time. The outside lecturers are each acknowledged experts in their particular field. For the past two years the Board have been privileged to hold their course at the National Bee Unit at Sand Hutton, York.For further details regarding the Diploma write, enclosing a stamped A.4, to the Secretary. List of all those who have gained the National Diploma in Beekeeping: | |
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· Mathew Allan · Oonagh Gabriel · Bernhard Mobus
· Harry Allen · George Gill · G. N'tonga
· Harrison Ashforth · Reg Grove · Peter Oldrieve
· John Ashton · Eric Greenwood · Gillian Partridge
· Dianne Askquith-Ellis · A. R. W. Griffin · E. H. Pee
· John Atkinson · Robert Hammond · L. E. Perera
· Miss. E. Avey · C. A. Harwood · E. R. Poole
· Ken Basterfield · Leslie Hender · Bill Reynolds
· Brig. H. Bell · Alf Hebden · Pat Rich
· P. W. Brooke · Ted Hooper · Fred Richards
· Norman Carreck · Geoff Hopkinson · E. Roberts
· Mrs. Rosina Clark · G. Howatson · Arthur Rolt
· Charles Collins · Geoff Ingold · Jeff Rounce
· Gerry Collins · George Jenner · J. Ryding
· Tom Collins · C. F. Jesson · J. H. Savage
· John Cowan · A. C. Kessel · Donald Sims
· S. J. Cox · W. E. Large · Dr. F. G. Smith
· Jim Crundwell · G. W. Lumsden · George Smith
· Celia Davis · Henry Luxton · J. H. F. Smith
· Alec S. C. Deans · A. S. McClymont · Ken Stevens
· Clive de Bruyn · Ian McLean · J. Swarbrick
· A. P. Draycott · J. L. MacGregor · Margaret Thomas
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THE NATIONAL HONEY SHOW Hon. General Secretary: Rev. H.F. Capener 1 Baldric Road Folkestone CT20 2NR Hon. Treasurer C. S. Mence 27 Acacia Grove New Malden. Surrey KT3 3BJ President: J.W. Holt Chairman: W.S. Mundy Vice Chairman: J.D. Hendrie Each year, beekeepers from all over the world gather at Kensington Town Hall in London to be present at the National Honey Show, which is regarded by many as the biggest and best honey show in the world.
Not only is there the friendly competition of the show bench with entries from many different countries, together with the excellent programme of the Beekeepers' Lecture Convention, but also stands representing all the major trade and educational organisations. The National Honey Show is organised entirely by voluntary helpers, who are only too ready to welcome any offers of assistance. For further information, please write to the Hon. General Secretary, or Email nathonshow@talk21.com Have you visited our Web site? www.honeyshow.co.uk The 2001 Show is at Kensington Town Hall on 15th - 17th November PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR | |
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ROTHAMSTED EXPERIMENTAL STATION IACR Rothamsted Entomology and Nematology Department Rothamsted Experimental Station Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ Tel: (01582) 763133 Bee Project Leaders: Prof. Ingrid Williams pollination ecology Ms. Brenda Ball honeybee pathology Scientific Staff: Dr. Juliet Osborne, Dr. Guy Poppy, Apiculturist: Mr. Norman Carreck PhD Students: Mr. Colin Denholm, Miss Samantha Cook Rothamsted is the oldest laboratory in the world devoted to agricultural research, having started in 1843, and has a total staff of around 500. Research on bees at Rothamsted has been continuous since 1923 and a number of eminent bee scientists, among them Dr. Bailey, Dr. Butler, Dr. Free, Dr. Ribbands, Dr. Simpson and Dr. Stevenson were pioneers in their particular research areas. The expertise at Rothamsted in honey bee pathology and pollination ecology is unparalleled and the modern laboratories with a range of specialised equipment facilitate research on diverse topics. Experienced apiary staff maintain c.100 honey bee colonies at different locations and the bee field station houses a behaviour laboratory, observation hive room and bee flight room. Facilities for field crop studies are available on site and experimental design and analysis are backed up by good statistical support. Research Programme Prof. Ingrid Williams leads a group investigating the interaction between bees, crops and the environment and the efficient management of native bees for crop pollination. Pollination studies focus on oil-seed rape, field beans, sunflowers, linseed, lupins and white clover. Research into the foraging behaviour of bees is aimed at modelling the numbers of pollinators needed for optimal fertilization, determining its relationships with pollen and nectar production and weather, investigating pollen flow through and from crops and between groups of wild flowers and the interactions between different bee species. The spatial and temporal foraging behaviour of honey bees and bumble bees within agricultural areas is being compared and radar-tracking of individual bees is being used to determine their forage range flight dynamicsand forage preferences. The potential of good bee forage plants for enhancing the arable environment for bees by providing successional forage is being evaluated. The role of | |
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THE SCOTTISH BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION General Secretary: Mrs. Una A. Robertson North Trinity House 114 Trinity Road Edinburgh EH5 3JZ Tel: (0131) 5525341 Hon. President: The Rt. Hon. Earl of Mansfield D.L., J.P., Scone Palace, Perth PH2 6BE Hon. Vice Pres.: L.S. Coxon, 10 Eriskay Road, Inverness IV2 3LX A.J. Lilburn, Mains of Coull, Aboyne AB3 4TS Hon. Librarian: Mrs. Margaret M. Sharp, City Librarian, City Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Hon. Legal Adviser: George Mathers & Co., 23 Adelphi, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 588611 Hon. Auditor: G. Hendry CA, 20 Parkhill Crescent, Dyce, Aberdeen Tel: (01224) 724247 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: L.M. Webster, Birchlea, Rothiemay. Huntly AB54 7LN Tel: (01466) 771351 e-mail: beekeeper@compuserve.com Vice President: Mrs U A Robertson, as for General Secretary Imm. Past Pres.: Ian Craig, 30 Burnside Avenue, Brookfield, Johnstone PA5 8UT Tel: (01505) 322684 General Sec.: Mrs. Una A. Robertson, North Trinity House, 114 Trinity Road, Edinburgh EH5 3JZ Tel: (0131) 552 5341 Assistant Sec.: Iain F. Steven, 4, Craigre View, Perth PH2 0DP Tel: (01738) 621100 Treasurer W. A. Mackenzie, 9 Glenhome Avenue, Dyce. Aberdeen AB21 7FF Tel: (01224) 722598 Editor, Scottish Beekeeper: Eric McArthur, Melbourne House, Regent Street, Dalmuir, Clydebank G81 3QU Tel: (0141) 952 1234 e-mail: apisscot@aol.com Conveners of Standing Committees Membership: Fraser Sim, 27 Moss Road, Tain, Ross-shire IV19 1HH Tel: (01862) 894204 e-mail: fesim@tesco.net | |
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Insurance & Compensation C. Irwin, 55 Lindsaybeg Rd, Chryston, Glasgow G69 9DW Tel: (0141) 7791333 Advertising & Publicity Miss E Brown, Milton House, Main Street, Scotlandwell, Kinross KY13 9JA Tel: (01592) 840582 Education: Ian Craig, 30 Burnside Avenue, Brookfield, Johnstone PA5 8UT\ Shows: Peter C. Aird, Craigview Cottage, West Lynn, Dalry, Ayrshire KA24 4LJ Tel: (0129) 483 2081 Library: Tom McGravie, Birnam, 12 Foulis Crescent, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5BN Tel: (0131) 4534004 Markets: L.M. Webster, Birchlea, Rothiemay, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 5LN Tel: (01466) 771351 e-mail: beekeeper@compuserve.com Bee Diseases: Dr. F Isles, Gardenhurst, NewBigging, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 3RH Tel: (01382) 370315 e-mail: Flora.honeywood@btinternet.com Area Representatives: North Ms B McLean, Upper Flat, 2 Invererne Road, Forres, Morayshire IV36 1DZ Tel: (01309) 676316 e-mail: queenbee@moray.ndo.co.uk East Ian Bruce, 7 Marnie Place, North Muir, Kirriemuir DD8 4TR Tel: (01575) 575439 West B. Bellamy, Portkil House, Kilcreggan, Argyll G84 0LF Tel: (01436) 842692
Officers Spray Liaison Co-ordinator: JR B Simpson, 17 Hill Crescent, Cupar, Fife KY15 4DX Tel: (01339) 655461 AVA Officer: Alistair J. Lilburn, Mains of Coull, Aboyne AB3 4TS Tel: (01339) 881 452 Promotion of Beekeeping: W.B. Taylor, Newbigging Cottage, Drumlithie, Stonehaven AB39 3YA Tel: (01569) 740375 Internet Sub-Editor: A Joyce, Manachie Lodge, Dallas Dhu., Forres IV36 0RRTel: (01309) 671288 e-mail: Alasdair_Joyce@compuserve.com Aims of the Association To bring together all those interested in beekeeping to the benefit of horticulture and agriculture by providing helpful educational facilities viz: · to publish a monthly magazine · to maintain the Moir Library in Edinburgh · to conduct examinations in the art of beekeeping · to provide insurance and a compensation scheme for members
S.B.A. LECTURERS * Addresses in SBA Honey Judges List All those listed claim expenses All speakers accompany talks with visual aids
NAME TEL. NO. SUBJECT * R.G. Brown (01387) 252773 General, Honey Preparation * P. J. Browne (01397) 712 730 General | |
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* I. Craig (01505) 322684 General * A.B. Ferguson (01461) 500322 General * C. Irwin (0141) 779 1333 General * A.J. Lilburn (01339) 881452 Beekeeping Abroad, Beekeeping for Beginners * I. C. Maxwell (01292) 520 331 General * Mrs. A. Middleditch (01289) 382 498 General * Prof. I. H. Munro (01829) 250 316 General (Scientific) Little Hill Farm, Wet Lane, Stilston, Malphas, Cheshire SY14 7DY * Mrs. U. A. Robertson (0131) 552 5341 History of SBA, Moir Library * J.H.F. Smith NDB (01292) 442838 General * Mrs. M Stoakley (01721) 720097 Various, including Beeswax * W.B. Taylor (01569) 740375 General * L. M. Webster (01466) 771351 General EDUCATION The SBA arranges courses and awards certificates to successful candidates in the Scottish Basic Beemaster, Expert Beemaster, Honey Judge and Microscopy Examinations. It also actively promotes beekeeping by informing the public, especially the young, about bees and their benefits to the environment. INSURANCE AND THE COMPENSATION SCHEME: All members of the SBA have insurance against Public Liability. The SBA Compensation Scheme is restricted to bee colonies located in Scotland and allocates part-replacement value for damage by vandalism, fire, theft and certain brood diseases. LIBRARY The SBA Moir Library in Edinburgh has one of the world's finest collection of beekeeping books. A library card is issued annually to every member who can borrow books at the cost of return postage only. Details may be obtained from the Library Convener. MARKETS Advice is given on all aspects of marketing honey products at appropriate times. Suggested bulk, wholesale and retail prices are notified in the magazine. PUBLICATIONS · The Scottish Beekeeper is published monthly and sent post free as part of the annual membership fee of £15 payable to the Membership Convener. · Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping is £2.00 plus 30p postage and may be obtained from the Advertising and Publicity Convener. PUBLICITY Members can purchase the association tie, lapel badge, car sticker etc. Details may be obtained from the Advertising and Publicity Convener.
SHOWS Three major annual honey shows are held in Scotland. They are at the Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh in June, the Scottish National Honey Show at the Ayr Flower Show in | |
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MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR SECRETARIES Ayr I. Jamieson, "Ardmhor", Creoch, Ochiltree, Ayrshire KA18 2QH Tel: (01290) 700314
Border A.F. Mitchell, 30 Parkside, Coldstream TD12 4DY Tel: (01890) 882683 Caddonfoot Dr. A.O. Ballantyne, 6 Abbotsford Terrace, Darnick, Melrose TD6 9AD Tel: (01896) 822409 Clyde Area Dr. D. Christison, Lea Rig, 21 Eastcote Avenue, Glasgow G14 9LQ Tel: (0141) 959 5376 Cowal Mr Hugh Lockhart, Wandsworth, 16 Ardenslate Road,Kirn, Dunoon PA23 8LT Tel: (01369) 705 112 Dingwall Mrs P. Piercy, Findon Mains, Culbokie, By Dingwall, Ross & CromatyIV7 8JJ Tel: (01349) 877401 Dunblane & Stirling Mr Magnus Peterson, Balhadie House, High Street, Dunblane FK15 0ER Tel: (01786) 822093 e-mail: magnus@balhadie.fsnet.co.uk Dunfermline J. Tout, 13 Middlebank Holdings, By Dumfermline KY11 5QN & West Fife Tel: (01383) 415534 Tel: (01382) 477762 East Lothian M.J. Hill, 3 Castlemains Cottages, Dirleton, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39 5EG Tel: (01620) 850395 Easter Ross Robin Wylie, Little Gluich, Edderton IV19 1VY
Tel: (01862) 821325 Tel: (0141) 6441110 Edinburgh A. Guy, The Elms, Millburn Road, Bathgate, W. Lothian & Midlothian Tel: (01506) 654968 Fife Lindsay MacGregor, No 1 Cottage, Hill Tarvit Mains, Cupar KY15 5NZ Tel: (01334) 652854 Fortingall R.H. Sturrock, Rose Cottage, Taybridge Road, Aberfeldy PH15 2BH Tel: (01887) 20533 Freuchie Mrs. D.M. Stafford, 2 Malt Loan, Newton of Falkland, via Cupar, Fife KY7 7RZ Tel: (01337) 857470 Glasgow District C.E. Irwin, 55 Lindsaybeg Road, Chryston, Glasgow G69 9DW Tel: (0141) 779 1333 Helensburgh B.A. Bellamy, Portkil House, Kilcreggan, Dunbartonshire G84 0LF Tel: (01436) 842692 Inverness-shire R. Buckle, Am Fasgadh, Tomatin, Inverness-shire IV13 7YP | |
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SBA HONEY JUDGES M.J. Allan 41 George Street, Eastleigh, Hants. S050 9BT Tel: (01703) 617969 D.B.N. Blair 44 Dalhousie Road, Kilbarchan PA10 2AT Tel: (01505) 702680 B.S. Brookes Borelick, Trochry, Dunkeld PH8 0BX Tel: (01350) 723222 |
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R.G. Brown 18 Richmond Avenue, Dumfries DG2 7JS Tel: (01387) 252773 or (01556) 690259 P.J. Browne The Rowan Tree, Gairlochy, Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire PH34 4EQ Tel: (01397) 712730 M. Canham Whinhill Farm House, by Cawdor, Nairn IV12 5RF Tel: (01667) 404314 I. Craig 30 Burnside Avenue, Brookfield, Johnstone, Renfrewshire PA5 8UT Tel: (01505) 322684 J. Culbert The Shieling, Stanley, Perthshire PH1 4NF D.H. Daniels Twin Oaks, Nightingale Road, Ash, Aldershot, Hants G.S. Duncan 36 Seafield Drive, Ayr A.B. Ferguson Firparkneuk, Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie DG11 3LZ Tel: (01461) 500322 W.J. Foubister Westfield, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8QA Tel: (01975) 562025 J W H Guthrie Woodville, North Street, Newtyle, Blairgowrie PH12 8TU D.L. Hutchinson 4 Beach Road, Tynemouth NE30 2NT C. E. Irwin 55 Lindsaybeg Road, Chryston, Glasgow G69 9DW Tel: (0141) 7791333 Dr F. Isles "Gardenhurst", Newbigging, by Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 3RH Tel: (01382) 370315 E. L. Jenkin 27 Ferry Road, Monifieth DD5 4NS W.J. Jones Abalon, Llanfrothen, Grognedd LL48 6LJ W. M. Lamont Honey Cottage, Newton, Ceres, Fife KY15 5LY A.J. Lilburn Mains of Coull, Aboyne AB3 4TS Tel: (01339) 881452 A.E. McArthur Melbourne House, Regent Street, Dalmuir, by Glasgow G81 3QU Tel: (0141) 952 1234 W.A. MacKenzie 9 Glenhome Avenue, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7FF Tel: (01224) 722598 Ms B L McLean Upper Flat, 2 Invererne Road, Forres IV36 1DZ Tel: (01309) 671755 H. McLean 11 Stewart Crescent, Currie, Edinburgh EH14 5SE I.C. Maxwell 8 Knoll Park, Ayr, Ayrshire KA7 4RH Mrs. A. Middleditch 11 North Lane, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed B. Möbus NDB 5 Rue Fontfrede, Domaine des Alberes, Laroque des Alberes, F-66740 St. Genis des Fontaines, Roussillon, France T. Neat 20 Hill Park Terrace, Wormit, Fife. DD6 8PN Mrs. J. Purcell 275 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3DA S.C. Rae 2 Hartington Road, Aberdeen AB1 6YA Tel: (01224) 322953 J.M. Robinson Meadowbank, New Street, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire PA10 2LN Tel: (015057) 2609 A.M. Ross The Anchorage, 12 Low Town, Collieston, Aberdeenshire T. W. Rowe Post House, Littlemill, Nain IV12 5QL Tel: (01667) 453292 J.T.W. Scruby Pilgrim's Ridge, Markway, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2BW R.N.H. Skilling 9 Dick Road, Kilmarnock KA1 3AP Tel: (01563) 21625 J.H.F. Smith 23 Taybank Drive, Ayr KA7 4RL Tel: (01292) 442838 Mrs. M. Stoakley Drumlin, Craigerne Lane, Peebles EH45 9HQ Tel: (01721) 720097 W.B. Taylor West Newbigging Cottage, Glenbervie Road, Drumlithie, Stonehaven AB3 2YA Tel: (01569) 740375 C.M. Watson 66 Main Street, Ochiltree, Ayrshire KA15 2PB L.M. Webster Birchlea, Rothiemay, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 5LN Tel: (01466) 771351 C. Weightman Shilford, Stocksfield, Northumberland NE43 4HW Tel: (01661) 842824 | |
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THE TROY TRUST Registered Charity Number 1078803 Charitable support for beekeepers in developing countries The Troy Trust works hand-in-hand with Bees for Development helping people to help themselves by the craft of beekeeping Beekeeping is a worthwhile activity, even for the poorest people in the most remote places. It can help people to improve their standards of living in ways that are completely sustainable. The Troy Trust is seeking funds to provide more help. The Troy Trust will not hand out free hives, but it will provide free information on how to build hives, manage bees and make income from them.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE TROY TRUST
Donations in cash, by cheque, by Charities Aid Foundation cheque, by Gift Aid ( we can supply forms)
Donations should be made payable to The Troy Trust Account number 60274887 Code 20-00-85 Barclays Bank plc, PO Box 29, Monmouth NP25 3YG
The Troy Trust
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ULSTER BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION Secretary: Jim Fletcher 26, Coach Road, Comber, Co. Down BT23 5QX Tel: (028) 91 872163 President: Mrrs Ethel Irvine, 24 Laraugh, Ballycassidy, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh Chairman: Norman Walsh, 43 Edentrillick Rd, Hillsborough, Co. Down Treasurers: Walter McNeill, 10 Masserene Gds. Antrim, Co. Antrim Objects of the Association The objects of the Association shall be to unite beekeepers for their mutual benefit to serve the best interests of beekeeping by all means within its power and to foster its healthy development. For the purpose of achieving these objects the Association will: · promote the formation of local beekeepers' Associations · disseminate information and advice about beekeeping · provide examination facilities in the art of beekeeping · maintain and improve the bee environment. Secretaries of Associations Mid Antrim J. McWhirter, 67 Main Street, Cullybackey, Co. Antrim BT42 1BW Belfast F. Green, 14, Holland Gardens, Belfast BT5 6EG Dromore Dr Helen Elliot, 12 Myrtlefield Pk, Belfast East Antrim Dr. D.H. Saville C. Biol., M.I. Biol., 20 Hollow Road, Islandmagee BT40 3RL Fermanagh D Eames, Crawfords Hill, Springfield, Enniskillen Killinchy S. Thompson, 7 Church Park, Killinchy BT23 6TL Mid Ulster Trevor Watson, 14 Findrum Rd, Ballygawley, Co Tyrone BT70 2JB Randalstown Bill Duff, 22 Greenmount Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim Roe Valley Dave Atherton, 15 Temple Road, Enagh Lough, Londonderry BT47 1TJ Education: in conjunction with the Depertment of Agriculture and Rural Development the U.B.K.A. organises classes for the Preliminary, Intermediate and Senior Certificate Examinations in Beekeeping following the syllabus of the F.I.B.K.A. Lecturers; Jim Fletcher, 26 Coach Road, Comber, Co.Down Ronnie McPherson, 3 Derinilla Lane, Dundrum, Co. Down Charles Nicholson, Duncrue Cottage, Liberty Rd, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim Insurance: All members of the U.B.K.A. are insured against public liability Apiary Sites: All nine Associations have their own apiary sites and observation houses partly funded from Leader 2 and an apiary site and other favcilities have recently been set | |
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up at a local Agricultural College. Honey Shows: the Northern Ireland Honey Show is held annually in September hosted by the Belfast City Parks Department at the Annual Horticultural Show in the Botanic Gardens Belfast. Other honey shows are held throughout N.I. organised by local Associations and Horticultural shows. Honey Judges: Jim Fletcher, 26 Coach Road, Comber Michael Young, Mileway, Carnreagh Road, Hillsborough, Co. Down Conference: The Annual conference is held in spring time ( March - April) at Greenmount Agricultural College, Co. Antrim. Contact U.B.K. A. secretary for details. Ulster Bee-Keepers' Leader 2 Company Ltd. Chairman: Mrs Melanie Shillington, 21 Dunarnallaght Rd, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim BT54 6PB Company Secretary: David Wright, 24 Quarry Road, Lisbane Comber, Co. Down BT23 5NF
Publications: Dromore Buzette published by Dromore and District Beekeepers Association Editor: Les Simms, 9 Grovernors Ridge Road, Hillsborough. BT26 6LD |
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Individual membership/aelodaeth unigol Of the WBKA is provided for persons who do not live within the areas of branch associations, and wish to support the association. Information relating to benefits and facilities provided for individual members and subscribers is available from the Individual Membership/Sububscription Secretary. Examinations/Arholiadau The Examinations Board conducts six grades of examinations: Junior, Primary, Intermediate, Practical, Honey Show Judges, Senior. Candidates following the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme may receive information regarding the inclusion of beekeeping as a course submission from the Examinations Secretary. Convention/Cymanfa At the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society's Showground, Llanelwedd. This event is normally held during Late March/ Early April. Information relating to this event, including early booking discounts, is available from the secretary.
Insurance/Yswiriant All individual and fully paid up members of beekeeping associations affiliated to WBKA are covered against 'Public and Product' liability claims. All affiliated associations are covered against public liability during conventions officially organised by the association. Paid up members may further insure their equipment and stocks at flavourable rates to cover loss and damage caused by fire, storm, flood, theft, accidental or malicious damage. Further information is available from the Insurance Secretary. The WBA individual membership benefits include cover against loss of stocks of bees due to Foul Brood Diseases. Affiliated Associations provide this cover for its members.
Library/Llyfrgell The reference sections of all county libraries in Wales have details of the names and addresses of Secretaries of Associations affiliated to WBKA. Books on beekeeping can be borrowed from county, branch and mobile libraries. The Library, Ffordd y Bala, Dolgellau LL40 2YS, has been nominated to stock beekeeping books. Members of associations affiliated to IBRA may borrow books/documents from its library. · Gwenynwyr Cymru - The Welsh Beekeeper A publication of the Welsh Beekeepers Association, giving news and views of beekeeping in Wales and abroad. The publication is provided free to members of affiliated associations and individual members. Information regarding subscriptions is available from the Individual Membership Secretary. Articles and advertisement enquiries should be sent to the Editor. Articles written in Welsh should be sent to the Sub Editor. Sales/Gwerthiantau Honey jar labels, tamper evident seals (with logo), ties, badges, publications, honey show cards etc. are available direct from the sales officer, at conventions, and at the Welsh National Honey Show. Audio-Visual Aids Service/Gwasanaeth Clyweled This service is available to all affiliated associations and individual members. Further information is available from the Audio-Visual Aids Secretary. | |
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LecTURERS/DEMONSTRATORS - darlithwyr/Dangoswyr The names and addresses of lecturers and demonstrators, recommended by associations affiliated to the WBKA, are available from the General Secretary. Spray liaison scheme/cynllun cyswllt chwystrellu Information is available from the General Secretary. Shows/ Sioeau Honey/beekeeping sections are included at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, Llanelwedd, (OS ref: SO040520) during July, and at county, town and village shows throughout Wales. Information relating to these events may be obtained from secretaries of associations in the locality of the shows. The historic FFAIR FEL CONWY is held annually in the main street of the town, (OS ref: SH278378), on 13th September. Further information is available from the secretary of Aberconwy a Cholwyn Association. AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS AND SECRETARIES/Cymdeithasau Tadogol a'u Ysgrifennyddion Aberconwy a Cholwyn P. McFadden, Ynys Goch, Ty'n y Groes, Aberconwy LL32 8UH Tel: (01492) 650851 Aberystwyth Mr P.S. Regan, Free Hrade Hall, Taliesin, MACHYNLLETH, , SY20 8JH Tel: (01974) 832368 Anglesey/Ynys Mon M.W. Shaw, Llwyn Ysgaw, Dwyran, Llanfairpwll, Ynys Môn LL61 6RH Tel: (01248) 430811 Brecknock & Radnor/Brycheiniog a Maesyfed Mrs. V. Veasey, Pencerrig Home Farm, Llanelwedd, LLANFAIR ym MUALLT, LD2 3LT Tel: (01982) 553177 Bridgend & Dist/ Penybont a'r Cylch Mrs. S E Verran, 4 The Moulders, Abercynffig, Penybont ar Ogwr CF32 9AH Tel: (01656) 724249 Cardiff & The Vale/PenyBont ar Ogwr a'r Fro Mrs. C. Sharp, 152 Heol Wenallt, CAERDYDD , CF4 6TQ Tel: (02920) 610175 Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin Mrs. C. Jones , Gilfach y Berthog, Nantgaredig, CAERFYRDDIN,SA32 7TR Tel: (01558) 668613 East Camarthen/Dwyrain Caerfyrddin J.Tayler, Tynewydd Cottage, Myddfai, LLANYMDDYFRI, SA20 0QD Tel: (01550) 720473 Gwenynwyr Cymraeg Ceredigion W.I. Griffiths, Llaindeg, Comins Coch, Aberystwyth SY23 3BG Tel: (01970) 623334 Lampeter & District/Llanbed a'r Cylch Mrs. E. Evans, Ty Glanduar House, Llanybydder SA40 9RN Tel: (01570) 480531 Llyn ac Eifionydd Mrs V Forsyth, 62, Stryd Fawr, Cricieth, LL52 0HB Tel: (01766) 523325 |
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Montgomery/Trefaldwyn Mr D Cordwell, Tyddyn Brongoch, Adfa, Y Drenewydd SY16 3DF Tel: (01938) 810572 Flint & Distict/Fflint a'r Cylch Mrs. P. Parry, 9 Heol Wen, Coedpoeth, Wrecsam LL11 3HD Tel: (01978) 753908 Pembrokeshire/Sir Benfro Mr. H. Jenkins, Steynton Cottage, Merlins Cross, Penfro SA71 4AG Tel: (01646) 684053 South Clwyd/De Clwyd R. Jones, 13 Maes Meugan, Llanrhydd, Rhuthun LL15 1YH Tel: (01824) 703523 Swansea & District/Abertawe a'r Cylch M. O. Cram, Ambleside, 100 Heol Gorwydd, Tregwyr, Abertawe SA4 3AW Tel: (01792) 875580 Teifiside/Glannau Teifi J. A. Kane, Fron Rafel, Velindre, Llandyul SA44 5YL Tel: (01559) 370605 West Glamorgan/Gorllewin Morgannwg Mrs. M. Blackmore, 7 Heol Hendrefoilan, Sgeti, Abertawe SA2 9LS Tel: (01792) 298048
Non Affiliated/Heb dadogu Gwent Mrs J Bromley, Ty Hir, Heol Trefynwy, Rhaglan, Brynbuga NP15 2ET Tel: (01291) 690331 Meirionydd Michael R. Furness, Tyddyn Cwper, Gellilydan, Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 4EP Tel: (01766) 590353
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D.H. Jones Bryn Cynon, Ffostrasol, Llandysul SA44 4TJ W.J. Jones Avalon, Llanfrothen, Penrhyndeudraeth LL48 6LJ G.J. Hartshorn 31 Victoria Road, Croesoswallt SY11 2HT T. Collins NDB Y Bwthyn, Ciliau Aeron, Llanbedr Pont Steffan SA48 8DE H. Taylor Greenacres, Clayford Road, Cilgeti SA68 0RR M. Bessent Gwili Lodge, Heol Lot Wen, Rhydaman SA18 3RP L. Chirnside Bryn Y Pant Cottage, Llanofer, Uchaf, Y Fenni NP7 9ES D.H. Ferguson Thomas Mrs. D. Sweet Graig Fawr Lodge, Caerffili, CF8 1NF Michael Young Mileaway, Carnreagh, Hillsborough, BT26 6LJ statutory regulations/rheolau cyfreithiol The administration of the statutory regulations governing all aspects of beekeeping in Wales, is the responsibility of the Wales National Assembly, Caerdydd, CF99 1NA Phone (02920) 825111 Fax: (02920) 823352 Matters concerning statutory regulations, their implications and execution, should be addressed to the Agricultural Secretary, Wales National Assembly, at the above address. | |
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CENTRAL SCIENCE LABORATORY NATIONAL BEE UNIT Group Head: Medwin Bew Central Science Laboratory Room IOGAO5 Sand Hutton York YO4 1LZ Tel: (01904) 462510 Fax: (01904) 462240 Email: m.bew@csl.gov.uk staff Contract Manager, Apiculture Field & Advisory Service Mike Brown Contract Manager, Environmental R & D Dr Helen Thompson Contract Manager, Wildlife Incident & Diagnostic Unit Mark Fletcher Bee Microbiologist Dr Ruth Spinks Laboratory & Apiary Supervisor Paul Wilkins Laboratory Technicians: Ute Pietsch Alistair Battersby Suzie Green Office Service Manager: Sally Gregory Administrative Officers: Sue Greenhalgh Sue Burrell The CSL National Bee Unit is part of the MAFF Central Science Laboratory research agency. It provides diagnostic, consultancy and research services to MAFF, commerce and to beekeepers, both amatuer and professional. The Unit has modern facilities, including laboratories with first class computer support, as well as 150 bee colonies and the apiary buildings to support them. The Unit laboratories work to the OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice to ensure a high professional standard and, as well as being scientists, all technical staff are trained, practical beekeepers. The Unit is also supported by analytical chemists and agricultural and envirionmental specialists in the rest of CSL. The Unit relocated to a new CSL facility at Sand Hutton, near York, in November 1996. Statutory Work The Unit examines thousands of samples of dead bees, brood combs and hive debris each year for evidence of serious pests and diseases, e.g. American & European foul brood (bacterial diseases of brood) and varroa mites. Much of this work, conducted under EC directive EC/65/92 and our own Bees Act 1980, is funded by MAFF, without charge to beekeepers. | |
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The Unit is also the authorised MAFF facility for examination of queen bee consignments imported from countries outside the EC. ( Prospective importers should contact MAFF Horticulture & Potatoes Division, Eastbury House, 30/34 Albert Embankment, LONDON for further information) The Unit has responsibility for the MAFF & NAW bee health inspection programmes employing 8 full-time Regional Bee Inspectors and further 37 Seasonal Bee Inspectors throughout England and Wales for AFB, EFB and varroa mite inspections of beekeepers' colonies. They are also employed as bee health advisers to beekeepers, providing leaflets, talks and workshops, for example, on the control and treatment of serious diseases of honey bees. This work is funded by MAFF Horticulture & Potatoes Division & the National Assembly for Wales and carried out under the Bees Act 1980 and EC veterinary bee health check regulations.. Regional Bee Inspectors Northern Co. Durham, Cumbria, Greater Manchester,Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear Mr. I. McLean, Asland, Flash Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 1SW Tel: (01704) 822831 Mobile: 07719 924579 e-mail: i.mclean@csl.gov.uk Western Avon, Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire Mr C. R. Hall, Woodville, Bailey Hill, Yorkley, Lydney, Gloucestershire Tel: (01594) 560089 Mobile: 07719 924543 e-mail: cr.hall@csl.gov.uk South West Devon, Cornwall, Somerset Mr. R.F. Ball, Stoneyford Farmhouse, Hawkerland, Colaton Raleigh, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0HZ Tel: (01395) 567990 e-mail: r.ball@csl.gov.uk Southern Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire Dr. B. Cullen, 26 Sweetcroft Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 9LD Tel: (01895) 810469 Mobile: 07719 924596 e-mail: b.cullen@csl.gov.uk South Eastern Greater London, East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, Mr. J. Morton, "Geerje", Canel Lock 92, Windmill Road, Southall, Middlesex UB2 4NH Tel: (0208) 5716450 Mobile: 07719 924418 e-mail: j.morton@csl.gov.uk Eastern Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk Mr. J. Blakesley, Bush Farm, Somersham Road, Flowton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 4LN Tel: (01473) 658078 Mobile 07719 924435 North Eastern Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Cleveland, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Mr. D. Kemp, 332 Spring Lane, Mapperley Plains, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5RQ Tel: (01159) 661238 Mobile: 07719 924564 e-mail: d.kemp@csl.gov.uk
Wales All Welsh Counties Mrs. P.M. Gregory, Pentrebwlen, Llanddewi Brefi, Tregaron, Dyfed | |
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Pesticide incidents The Unit participates, with other CSL and MAFF specialists, in the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, which monitors the environmental effect of pesticides on wildlife, including bees, on behalf of MAFF. Samples of bees from suspected pesticide incidents, sent in to the Unit by beekeepers, are analysed for cause of death. The results are used to prevent recurrence of problems wherever possible. This work is presently conducted without charge to the beekeeper. Pesticide TOXICITY The Unit has a well-developed expertise in testing pesticide toxicity to honeybees to formal standards, e.g. European Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) and the UK Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986. These include laboratory and field tests to assess the toxicity of compounds to both adult bees and broods. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Currently the Unit's research concentrates on the biology of the varroa mite infestations in British conditions so that more effective and appropriate diagnostic and monitoring tools may be made available to beekeepers. This work is funded by MAFF with a contribution from the British Beekeepers' Association. Commercial research is also undertaken, e.g. testing new beekeeping appliances and feedstuffs and establishing the geographical and botanical origins of pollen in honey. CONSULTANCY Technical advice is provided in all aspects of apiary managment and bee husbandry to beekeepers and commercial and other organisations with an interest in beekeeping, e.g. bee farm planning appraisals. Consultancy also includes overseas work. The Unit has long established links with many European and North American research centres, beekeeping specialists and beekeeprs to ensure an up to date knowledge of current beekeeping trends and research. It is also involved with training overseas bee specialists. | |
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND Beekeeping Officer for the Department: William P. Duff Agriculture Technology Division Greenmount College of Agriculture and Horticulture 22 Greenmount Rd. Antrim BT41 4PU Tel: (01849) 426710 This was a valuable year for beekeepers in Northern Ireland. Honey output in some areas was high but low in others. For most it recovered after a bad start. Output from Apples and Rape was poor. European funding has been obtained to assist associations in their educational activities and is currently being disbursed. The autumn survey of hives across the province revealed NO cases of varroasis. During the autumn/winter 1996/97 the Department organised three Preliminary and two Intermediate courses in beekeeping. Forty-seven students attended the Preliminary course and forty-one the Intermediate course. Not all students chose to take the Preliminary examination conducted by the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations. However, the twenty-eight candidates who did were successful. The number of successful candidates in this examination, in recent years, reflects a growing interest in beekeeping here. Year No 1997 28 1996 44 1995 42 1994 12 1993 27 |
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SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AGENCY THE SCOTTISH OFFICE AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT
Headquarters: Pentland House 47 Robbs Loan Edinburgh EH14 1TY
Executive Agency: Scottish Agricultural Science Agency East Craigs Edinburgh EH12 8NJ
Bee Diseases: Jane Chard Plant Health Section Tel: (0131) 244 8863
Pesticide Incidents: Elizabeth Sharp Chemistry Section Tel: (0131) 244 8874
The Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department (SOAEFD) has responsibility for policy matters, the control of the movement of bees in the event of an outbreak of a statutory notifiable disease, maintaining records of disease incidents, issuing import licences for queen bees, initiating enforcement action where bee mortalities have resulted from the misuse or abuse of pesticides and for liaison with the Scottish Beekeepers Association.
SOAEFD Agricultural Officers, located at area offices throughout Scotland, carry out field inspections following notification of bee mortalities resulting from the misuse of pesticides. Bees Officers investigate notified incidents of statutory bee diseases.
The Scottish Agricultural Science Agency (SASA) has responsibility for the analysis of pesticides in dead bees. BEE DISEASES Under the Bee Diseases Control Order 1982, beekeepers are required to notify SOAEFD of suspected cases of foul brood diseases or varroasis. These should be notifed to the Principal Agricultural Officer (PAO) at the nearest SOAEFD Area Office who will arrange for a Bees Officer to carry out an inspection. Brood combs or hive debris from colonies thought to be infected will be sent to SASA for laboratory examination. Alternatively, a beekeeper may send hive debris direct to Plant Health Section, (Bee Diseases), SASA, at the above address for examination for the parasitic mite, Varroa jacobsoni. | |
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Following the detection of varroa in Devon in April 1992, widespread searches of bee colonies have been carried out in spring and autumn in Great Britain to assess the spread of the disease. No mites have been found in either of these searches in Scotland. The area of England and Wales have declared a Statutory Infected Area (SIA), and the movement of are prohibited. To prevent the spread of infection into Scotland, only queen bees with attendant workers may be moved exceptionally under licence, under both the Importation of Bees Order 1980 (from outwith Great Britain) and the Bee Diseases Control Order 1982 (from the SIA). Queen bees are inspected by the Bees Officer at the premises of the importer and attendant workers are sent to SASA of Varroa. No charges are made for these services. PESTICIDE INCIDENTS As part of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, SASA undertakes analytical investigations into bee mortalities where pesticide poisoning may have been involved. Beekeepers should send samples of dead bees (200) direct to SASA, Chemistry Section, for analysis. In the case of major incidents, beekeepers are advised to contact the PAO at the nearest Area Office so that an early field investigation can be instigated. A report will be issued to the beekeeper and if appropriate, enforcement action under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 will be initiated. No charges are made for these services. REPORT FOR 1996 Bee Disease Control Order 1982 American Foul Brood: - 6 incidents European Foul Brood: - No incidents Licensed movement of queen bees from SIA - 13 Examination of hive inserts for Varroa jacobsoni (diagnosis using Bayvarol): - SOAEFD Spring search - 146 colonies from 43 beekeepers - SOAEFD Autumn search -480 colonies from 124 beekeepers Examination of hive debris and inserts for Varroa jacobsoni (various methods of detection): (sent direct to SASA by beekeepers) - 294 samples from 74 beekeepers No Varroa jacobsoni mites were found in any of the samples examined. Importation of Bees Order 1997 - none Pesticide Incidents - Number reported 6 - number positive 2 - Pesticides involved Chlorpyifos and dimethoate | |
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THE SCOTTISH OFFICE AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT & FISHERIES DEPT. AREA OFFICES All communications should be addressed to: The Principal Agricultural Officer. Angus/N.E. Fife - Dundee Area Office: Northern College of Ed Building, Gardyne Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1PE Tel: (01382) 462840 Fax: (01382) 454128 Argyll & Western Isles - Oban Area Office: Cameron House, Albany Street, Oban PA34 4AE Tel: (01631) 563071 Fax: (01631) 566756 Grampian - Inverurie Area Office: Thainstone Court, By Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5YA Tel: (01467) 626222 Fax: (01467) 626217 Highland - Inverness Area Office: Longman House, 28 Longman Road, Inverness IV1 1SF Tel: (01463) 234141 Fax: (01463) 714697 Northern - Thurso Area Office: Strathbeg House, Clarence Street, Thurso KW14 7JS Tel: (01847) 893104 Fax: (01847) 895983 Northern Isles - Kirkwall Area Office: Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1AQ Tel: (01856) 875444 Fax: (01856) 873309 Perth and Kinross - Perth Area Office: 1 Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ Tel: (01738) 443266 Fax: (01738) 630751 Southern - Dumfries Area Office: 161 Brooms Road, Dumfries DG1 3ES Tel: (01387) 255292 Fax: (01387) 250497 South Eastern - Galashiels Area Office: Cotgreen Road, Tweedbank, Galashiels TD1 3SG Tel: (01896) 758333 Fax: (01896) 754460 Stirling - Sub Office: Government Buildings, 2 St. Ninians Road, Stirling FK8 2HR Tel: (01786) 473272 Fax: (01786) 465033 South Western - Ayr Area Office: Russell House, King Street, Ayr KA8 0BE Tel: (01292) 610188 Fax: (01292) 611483 Hamilton - Sub Office: Cadzow Court, 3 Wellhall Road, Hamilton ML3 9BG Tel: (01698) 281166 Fax: (01698) 285277 | |
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BEE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (TEAGASC) Agricultural and Food Development Authority Clonroche Research Centre Co. Wexford Ireland ANNUAL REPORT 1992 (Latest available to the BKA) The Bee Diagnostic Service was transferred from Kildalton College to Clonroche on lst March 1992. A total of 195 beekeepers sent in 368 samples. Analysis of the samples received showed that Acarine and Nosema are still a common problem with bee colonies. The postal strike had a serious effect on the number of samples received as it coincided with the main examination period in beekeeping. VARROASIS The discovery of the mite Varroa jacobsoni in Devon in Southern England in early April of 1992 brings the threat of varroasis ever closer. Once the mite becomes established it cannot be eradicated and will eventually spread to all apiaries. However, it can be controlled by biotechnical or chemical treatments to enable beekeeping to be carried on. These methods involve extra manipulations and the chemical treatments are expensive. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food have imposed a total ban on the importation of bees and queens to ensure that the mite is not brought into the country. In the meantime beekeepers should monitor their bee colonies by using hive inserts and the tobacco treatment to ascertain that the mite is not already here. A sample of the resulting debris should be sent to Richard Dunne, Kinsealy Research Centre, Malahide Road, Dublin 17, for analysis. | |
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