Winter Talk – Weather Extremes & Beekeeping with Lynfa Davies NDB
St Paul's Church Hall, Craig y Don, LL30 1TP
Arrive for 7:00pm for Tea, Coffee and refreshments.
Topic: When the weather doesn’t play ball: How are weather extremes affecting our beekeeping and what can we do about it?
From unseasonal spring rain to summer heatwaves and unusually mild winters, shifting weather patterns present a growing challenge for beekeepers. When climate conditions disrupt natural forage and normal hive rhythms, traditional calendar-based beekeeping simply doesn’t work.
Join us for an insightful evening with Lynfa Davies NDB, Master Beekeeper, author, and holder of the National Diploma in Beekeeping. Managing around 30 colonies in Mid Wales, Lynfa brings a wealth of practical experience and expert knowledge to help us navigate the realities of modern weather extremes.
In this talk, Lynfa will explore:
- How extreme weather impacts colony stress, starvation risk, and swarming schedules.
- Practical adaptations for hive management when traditional schedules fall apart.
- Key techniques for emergency feeding, protecting hives against bad weather, and recognizing nutritional distress early.
Whether you are a novice beekeeper adjusting to your first few seasons or an experienced apiarist looking to sharpen your adaptive strategies, this session will offer actionable solutions to help your colonies thrive through unpredictable seasons.
Location: St Paul’s Church Hall, Craig y Don, LL30 1TP