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        SCKBA NEWS

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•  "Telling the Bees": is an ancient tradition where bees are told of important events such as births, marriages and deaths in the beekeepers household.  Sadly we have had to "put the bees into mourning" and tell each hive belonging to one of our beekeepers of his death.  Laurie Wiseman was a ​well-known, knowledgeable member of our Association. Read his obituary here.

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• Desperately Seeking a Beekeeper: Orchard near Framlingham is seeking a beekeeper to place hive/s in it.  Perfect if you're looking to expand or are unable to keep bees in your garden.  Contact Penny for all the info.

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• Wanted: Events Co-ordinator? we have a vacancy on the committee that needs you! We need someone to fill this vacancy to be the main point of contact for local shows and schools at which we already have a presence and to organise volunteers/club members, eg: the Heveningham Country Fair in June.  Free entry to local shows guaranteed. 

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• Following the AGM, 9 members came forward and SCBKA now has an Asian Hornet Team (AHT). Thank you to those who are now trained and on the Team.

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       SCBKA Dairy Dates

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• DIARY DATE :  BBKA Basic : Our Study Group for the BBKA Basic starts next month (May). If you have had bees for a full season and you want to learn more or simply refresh your knowledge, you are welcome to join it. There is no expectation to take the assessment.  Open to all members but will be especially interesting to beginners and improvers. Please let Penny know if you'd like to add your name to the list.

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• Improve your beekeeping skills. The County 3 Day Improvers Course will be on 27th & 28th April and 5th May this year. More information and booking here​

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• DIARY DATE : The Suffolk BKA Honey Show, 29th & 30th May at The Suffolk Show, Trinity Park Showground, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich.  (What3Words:dishes.cake.breaches).  Show off your Honey and Products of the Hive, more information and entry forms here.

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• Diary Date: The popular Apiary Safari 2024 will be on Sunday 14th July. More details to follow.

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