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A good point, you would need to ask the NBU about that.

The BBKA was contacted by the NBU with the information. Each organisation has its own timeframe for making announcements.

We have gone with a tailored quote for our association with the NFU Mutual Morpeth office for just over £100 pa on a 5 year deal

The insurance that is being withdrawn is any separate 'All Risk' policies provided by Aston Lark It does NOT affect BBKA public or product liability or BDI

there called escutheon pins and can be got from suppliers & DIY stores

New Defra press release https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/02/08/bee-importation/

The BBKA removed the 12 year restrictions in 2020 during Covid. Talk to the BBKA office or email the exam board

Asian Hornet confirmed Gosport, Hampshire https://www.gov.uk/government/news/asian-hornet-identified-in-hampshire?utm_source=533c12d3-0ffc-4d3a-9f6e-735650ec594e&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate

Any thoughts, strong double brood colony, no signs of swarm prep but becoming very pollen bound especially to centre. Not something I've come across before

The NBU/BeeBase has published a new version of the Covid 19 beekeeping guidance. This time on headed paper for all UK so can be used a an 'official' document http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/public/News/news.cfm#249

Email from NBU/Beebase COVID-19 and Beekeeping As beekeepers, please be aware of the following guidance when looking after your honey bees. Updates to this guidance will be provided where necessary. You should keep up to date with the latest guidance issued by the Government as it is subject to...

Bee Exams CANCELLED! March 17 2020 The BBKA Exam Board has decided today to cancel the Module Exams and the following statement has been sent to Exam Secretaries: "Yesterday, there was a new statement that escalated the precautions we need to take to limit the spread of Coronavirus to a...

New link https://www.-------------/2020-spring-convention-cancelled

second AH Nest Christcurch Two Asian Hornet nests now confirmed destroyed near Christchurch, Dorset https://www.gov.uk/government/news/asian-hornet-uk-sightings-in-2018?utm_source=36bfa45f-b944-4462-b947-b0e42072a2e3&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate

In fact Dorset!