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WALK THIS WAY
Peter Grimes, Romsey Beekeepers, UK says "I am planning to walk the Coast to Coast Path from Robin Hoods Bay to St Bees. I thought it would be a great opportunity to help raise funds for BfD Trust, by undertaking this as a sponsored walk".
FAO PROJECT PROVISION
FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries. Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding of up to US$10,000 from the TeleFood Special Fund. Request documents should include a brief description of the project's objectives, the proposed food production or income-generating activities, the work plan, the number of participants, a detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and the reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the office of FAO or UNDP in your country. Applications for projects with budgets over US$10,000 must be submitted through a Government Ministry. See www.fao.orgRemember to tell BfD the outcome of your application.
IFS ASSISTANCE
International Foundation for Science supports researchers based in low income countries. Next deadline 30 June 2006 See www. ifs.se
BEE CRAFT
A full colour monthly magazine for beginners and experts alike covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and Ireland. 20 for 12 issues. Credit cards accepted.
For free sample copy contact secretary@bee-craft.com
SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
IDBAmérica invites university students in Latin America and the Caribbean to submit an original article for the 2006 Scholarship
Competition. See www.iadb.org/idbamerica
BEE BOOKS NEW AND OLD
The Weaven, Little Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 6PP UK, for your new and second-hand books. Telephone + 44 (0)1432 840529 or www.honeyshop.co.uk
