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Former Navy Commander becomes First Blind Chair of a British Beekeeping Association in Hampshire
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At the Fareham & District Beekeepers Association AGM on 5th December, Penny Melville-Brown OBE was elected Chair of the Association. This is an historic event in British Beekeeping because Penny is totally blind. Penny is a remarkable woman who has led a remarkable life. Having become the first woman barrister in…
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National Honey Show – Chat with Alan Baxter (Yellow Legged Asian Hornet)
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The National Honey Show took place in October 2024. Alan Baxter, a Trustee for the Hampshire Beekeepers Association and the Asian Hornet Coordinator for the county, was interviewed at the event. He discussed the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet during his interview.
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Yellow Legged Asian Hornet Nest in Southampton – BBC South Today.
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Read the full story from Alan Baxter (AHAT Coordinator) from Hampshire Beekeepers Association who was present at the destruction of the nest. The NBU lead by Dan Etheridge did a wonderful job with pest controllers and tree climbers. Thankfully all down to an eagle eyed member of the public BBC…