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NSBKA Photo Competition!!
“Best Beekeeping Photo” Competition 
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Got a photo that’s simply the bee’s knees? We are inviting North Shropshire members to enter our competition - from busy bees in flight to stunning hive moments and flowering forage. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or have simply snapped a perfect moment in the apiary on your phone, we’d love to see your entries. The winning photo will be featured in the newsletter, with a £20 Thorne’s Gift Voucher up for grabs. Please send in your best shots to newsletter@nsbka.org |
Closing date for entries: 26th July 2026
BEES IN THE NEWS
'Swarming bees are too full of honey to sting' (Shropshire)
"Swarms of bees on trees, houses and even bikes can be an alarming sight as the weather turns warmer. ..." Re
Bees removed from airport after swarm near gate (G
"A swarm of bees had to be safely removed from a gate at Gatwick Airport
Bee smoker fire spreads to garden and house
"A fire spread to a garden and bungalow after starting in a bee smoker -
Derbyshire entrepreneur launches first bee therapy
"A Derbyshire entrepreneur is preparing to launch a bee-based wellness co
Hobby beekeepers urged to check for varroa mite as
"Experts say half of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT's) 6,000 beehi
BEE FACTOIDS
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No honey for Infants under 12 months
Honey should never be given to a child under the...
Read more >Fake honey is a big problem
Honey is the third most adulterated product in the world...
Read more >To sleep or not to sleep
It has often been said that honeybees never sleep. However...
Read more >Early farmers used beehive products 8,500 years ago
The distinctive chemical 'fingerprint' of beeswax has been detected in... Read more >
APIARY TO-DO LIST
Upcoming Events
| 26 Jul 2026; 05:00PM - “Best Beekeeping Photo” Competition (closing Date) |
| 04 Aug 2026; 06:00AM - 05:00PM Autumn health check - Association Apiary |
| 09 Aug 2026; 10:00AM - Association Summer Honey Extraction |
| 23 Aug 2026; 10:00AM - NSBKA Honey Show - Tilstock |
| 05 Sep 2026; 10:00AM - Shropshire Honey Show (with NSBKA) |
LOCAL WEATHER
Weather in Shawbury - 
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20°C
19°C min 20°C max |
SWARM COLLECTION
Our volunteer beekeepers are only able to help in the case of a honey bee swarm. This link takes you to
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)
for advice and guidance as well as a map showing your nearest volunteer honey bee swarm collector.
BEEK OF THE WEEK
NBU CONTACT
AMERICAN FOULBROOD (AFB)
EUROPEAN FOULBROOD (EFB)
If you suspect any of your colonies may have foulbrood you should contact the NBU without delay.
The National Bee Unit Helpline is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 0300 303 0094
(Outside of office hours you can contact the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 0300 020 0301)
email nbu@apha.gov.uk
Also if you think you have found Tropilaelaps or small hive beetle contact the NBU quickly