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Please remember that the Society has a large beekeeping library. Contact Dr Bill Kitchingman for details (See contact page)
A Manual of Beekeeping by E.B.Wedmore A classic reference book for all beekeep ers. Background to Beekeeping by Allan C. Wain the best illustrated beginners book. Beekeeping Study notes by J.D&B.D. Yates An essential for the BBKA Basic and Intermediate examinations. Beeswax by Ron Brown Traces the history, uses and properties of beeswax. A Guide to Bees and Honey by Ted Hooper. This should be your first buy.!
Book Sellers Bee Books New and Old, Tappingwell Farm, Burrowbridge, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 ORY.
Northern Bee Books, Scout Bottom Farm, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, HX7 5JS. Tel 01422 882751
B&K Books B&K Showler, Newport St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5BG. Tel. 01497 820386
Books are also available from the so cieties reference library.
Monthly Journals
Beecraft:- Official Journal of the British Beekeepers Association. Simply –the most useful publication for beginners Yearly subscription of £20 to Bee Craft Subscriptions, 107 Church St, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6QF. Tel 01733 771221 www.beecraft.com
American Bee Journal:- The oldest bee magazine printed in the English language. Available through Thornes.
Beekeeping:-A journal written by beekeepers for beekeepers. £10.50 for 10 magazines / year. Contact Brian Gant, Leat Orchard, Grange Rd, Buckfast, Devon, TQ11 0EH
Internet JournalsApis-UK:- A free monthly magazine. www.beedata.com |
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