Huntingdonshire

British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)

1. Wanted:- Stewards for Spring Convention 2012

   To ensure the continued success of our Spring Convention, a number of additional stewards are required to complement our winning team.

   Free entry to the Convention, together with a duty rota that will ensure more than sufficient free time to enjoy the event, a free lunch and a small emolument towards your expenses will, I am sure, complete an enjoyable day.

   For More information see here

2. Beekeeping vacancy at Sussex University

   For more information on this exciting new opportunity see http://www.sussex.ac.uk/lasi/aboutus/vacancies

3. BBKA Train The Trainers

   BBKA are once again holding a series of courses aimed squarely at those wishing to help small groups of beekeepers learn more about beekeeping.

   If you have a pass in Modules 1 & 2 go here for details of the BBKA Train the Trainers Winter Programme.

4. Donation from Dinger

   It is with grateful thanks we record a donation of £155 from Pierre Cope and Andy Bell via Just Giving. This was from Andy's share of royalties received from online music downloads of their EP Sunsets Pink. Sunsets Pink consists of 5 Demos which was recorded back in the early 80's. It was released online back in March this year under the artist name of Dinger( Pierre Cope and Andy Bell).

   The EP can be purchased through Amazonmp3 or Itunes. Pierre's share of the royalties has gone to "The Royal Marsden Trust".

   The EP did not get any major publicity or press coverage as it was released independently of any major record labels through an online distribution company, however, the old hard core Erasure fans and some friends did buy it.

   Andy and Pierre hope that the money will come to good use for our association. 

   Many thanks to Pierre and Andy and we hope that sales of the EP go viral!

5. Cheshire Beekeepers win Silver Gilt at RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park

   The RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park is one of the country's premier garden shows.