Two bits of news to let you know that are almost here:
Yellow Legged Hornet :Yes that is almost here - no I lie - it is here. In the last fortnight two Asian Hornets, whoops! I meant Yellow Legged Hornet, have been found in the Osmington Mills area. DEFRA are handling the sightings and have made it very clear that they do not require any help from local beekeepers apart from keeping eyes on traps and hives - something we do already I hope. I have not received an update for several days but I know that some of those involved in the sightings will be at the Convention on Saturday.
Convention: Yes the convention is almost upon us. It has taken a lot of setting up by Dorset Beekeepers and we are hoping for a good turn out on Saturday. Tickets have been selling steadily and personally I am looking forward to hearing from a variety of excellent speakers as well as meeting up with other beekeepers from across the county and beyond.
If you have not bought your ticket yet then there is still time. Just follow this link here.