Bees in the curriculum
Gloucestershire Naturalists Society
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| The British Beekeepers Association represents member associations in England. It provides insurance schemes, information, beekeeping examinations. It also runs Honey Shows and conferences. | |
| The Honey Show takes place 15th to 17th November at Kensington Town Hall, London. There is a full lecture programme and trade and educational exhibitors. | |
| The Scottish Beekeepers Association | |
| The Welsh Beekeepers Association | |
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| A monthly journal that aims to provide the latest beekeeping ideas and scientific research for both beginners and seasoned apiarists. Subscription costs £15.50 | |
| Bees for Development | Promotes sustainable beekeeping for all enthusiasts. They produce a quartelry magazine 'Beekeeping and Development' and have an online book store |
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Bees in the curriculum Gloucestershire Naturalists Society |
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| The Bee Improvement and Bee Breeder Association runs conferences and lectures with an emphasis on bee breeding. It encourages members to set up local breeding groups. It produces 'Bee Improvement' magazine. Membership costs £15. | |
| The International Bee Research Association set up to increase peoples awareness of the vital role of bees in agriculture and the natural environment and to promote the study and conservation of bees. It is linked to Cardiff University and runs International conferences. It has a library service and produces publications such as 'BeeWorld'. Membership costs £37. | |
| CSL | The Central Science Laboratory founded by MAFF |
| Devon Apicultural research Group who consist of a group of enthusiastic beekeepers who seek solutions to current beekeeping problems by undertaking research in order to develop 'best practice and improve management techniques. | |
| Regional | |
| CGBKA | Cheltenham & Gloucestershire Beekeepers association |
| GBKA | Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association |
| NLBKA | North London Beekeepers Association |
| NBKA | Newant Branch of Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association |
| SGBKA | South Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association |
| BFA | Aimed at commercial beekeepers who have 40 or more colonies. Membership costs £50 |
| Thornes | Supplier of beekeeping equipment and beesuits. Also features information, events and a honey market place |
| BJ Sherriff | Main supplier of beesuits and related products |
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