Honey bee health and research - Claire Waring looks at the campaign to increase funding for research into pests and diseases
	LORD Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food and Farming and Animal Health, has stated that, "Honey bees are facing serious threats from a growing number of pests and diseases. It is vital that we do all we can to respond effectively to these threats and to sustain homey bees and beekeeping for today and for future generations".

	Talking bees and bee-keeping - Claire Waring reports on the discussions surrounding the bee health strategy
	ONCE a year, representatives of all the major beekeeping organisations meet with those of the National Bee Unit (NBU), Central Science Laboratory Plant Health Division and other related government departments.

	Taking up the challenge - Claire Waring learns of a forgotten trophy brought back into the limelight at the Bath and West
	IN 2007, Gillian Searle issued a challenge to the 200 members of the Cornwall Beekeepers' Association. It was quite simple. Enter the honey classes at the Royal Bath and West Show and bring the Cornwall Beekeepers' Association Challenge Cup back to the county.