Recent Posts
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Grave incident in Southampton cemetery, is it the Asian Hornet’s favourite haunt?
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“T’was a dark and stormy day when strangely clad figures moved mysteriously amidst the tombstones…..” Great day today working with National Bee Unit Inspector Dan Etheridge and tree climbers to remove an Asian Hornet nest in the most awkward position in an old cemetery. High in a tree with masses…
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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…
