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BeeConnected is a system to notify beekeepers when a neighbouring farmer is applying insecticides to their crops. Farmers and spray contractor are being encouraged to enter the details of when and where they are planning to spray an insecticide that may present a risk to bees, and a simple notification will be sent to neighbouring…

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and long standing Dean Forest member Phil passed away peacefully last month. He had been ill for 18 months, and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about 6 months ago. He died at home in the house where he was born 79…

  It  is with deep sadness that I have to inform you of the death of our former President, Arthur Taylor, on 28th March 2016. His funeral was held on Wednesday 13th April 2016 at St James Church, Staunton. Arthur has been part of Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association life for many years and was a great beekeeper,…

The 2016 Annual General Meeting, hosted by Cirencester Beekeeepers,  was held on Saturday 27th February, and included a Honey Show. Here are some photos (courtesy of John Stevens) and a list of the people who came First in each class: Class 1:   Two jars of clear light honey, was won by Val Vivian-Griffiths Class 2:   Two…

Jim Vivian-Griffiths, a very experienced member of the GBKA Forest of Dean Branch, Branch Treasurer, and tutor of their annual Beekeeping Course, obtained his BBKA Master Beekeeper qualification earlier this year. Jim has now heard from the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers that he has won the Wax Chandlers’ Award for 2014. This has been awarded every year…