ConventionThe West Sussex Beekeepers’ Association was again pleased to invite beekeepers and all those interested in bees and beekeeping to its Annual Convention in February 2025. The event was designed to suit beekeepers of all standards. As well as the main lectures, the seminars offerd a choice of more specialised topics. The Bradbury Hall at Lodge Hill, Pulborough was again the venue and featured an impressive blend of lectures and seminars. Main Lectures 'inside the Hive - Ventilation, Insulation, Bee Space and the Cluster' – Dr Jane Medwell 'Varroa Resistance Explained and how Beekeepers can Benefit from this Knowledge ' – Professor Stephen Martin 'Spring Management and Swarm Control' – Anne Rowberry
In addition there was a choice of seminars Seminar 1 1) 'The Demaree and More' – Anne Rowberry 2) 'The Honey Bee's Head, under the Microscope' – James Donaldson 3) 'So you want to be a Swarm Collector' – Tom Moore Seminar 2 4) 'Moving away from Varroa treatments' – Professor Stephen Martin 5) 'Comb Change - Why, What and How' – Dr Jane Medwell 6) 'The Magic and Mystery of Drone Congregation Areas' – Dr Stephen Fleming
Advance booking per person, WSBKA members £30 Members of other Associations and non-members £40 On the day if space allowed £40
Details of next year's Convention available from Viv Sallows on 01293 871092 or 07749 265944 or on email [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in 2026 |
