Posts by Nick Mawby
Group overview 2021 – 2023
The aim of the BIBBA East Midlands Bee Improvement Group is to breed near native Apis mellifera mellifera (Amm) queens of the best local genetic stock. Then making these queens available to members and ultimately to other beekeepers in the region, who wish to establish this sub species in their own apiaries. During the Summer…
Read MoreSustainability: Bees and Queens for Everyone
Using low-cost, simple methods There is growing concern amongst beekeepers of all abilities and experience regarding the impact of the importation of bees and queens.
Read MoreKarl Colyer – A Visit to Mike Palmer’s Apiaries
This talk in 2024 by Karl Colyer shows (mainly through photos and some videos) what was seen, experienced, learnt and enjoyed during the trip. Mike has over 1,000 colonies in 22 apiaries and is a keen breeder of queens. On YouTube.
Read MoreLocally Adapted Bees in a Sustainable Apiary
This is a course for those involved in the teaching of beekeeping at all levels from introductory events up to advanced. The aim is to reduce importations, that an increasing number of beekeepers are concerned about, by promoting the benefits and use of locally adapted honey bees and sustainable ways of propagating them.
Read MoreBee Improvement -One Day Home Study & One Day Practical
These will be one-day apiary-based events, with online tutorials as part of the preparatory learning. The courses are intended for beekeepers who wish to produce queens in batches of 6 or more, using “artificial” methods from locally adapted stock.
Read MoreJune 2024 BIBBA Monthly
May 2024 BIBBA Monthly
Archive of BIBBA (unincorporated charity)
at the 2022 AGM, the members of the unincorporated charity “Bee Improvement & Bee Breeders Association” (charity no 273827) approved a motion to set up a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and to transfers all assets of the current association.The charity commission approved the new CIO in November 2022. AGM 2023 BIBBA 2022 Trustees Report BIBBA 2022…
Read MoreQueen Cells – Are They Always Bad News?
Many beekeepers see queen cells in a colony as a problem and something that should be destroyed. This presentation will help beekeepers to understand them and treat them as an opportunity.
Read MoreThe Finnish Black bee
Webinar- Monday 18th March
Marrku Pöyhönen will tell us about his plans and achievements in breeding black bees in Bodö-Pörtö island group about 20 km from Helsinki
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