R&DBKA

We meet indoors throughout winter and at members' apiaries through summer.
Here is a summary of our meetings. Members can see more by logging in to the Members' Area from the menu at the top of this page.

Thu 21 Oct 2021 09:00 - National Honey Show 21-23 October

Venue: Sandown Park, KT10 9AJ
Organised by National Honey Show

The National Honey Show is planning its usual fantastic displays of honey, wax, and all hive products along with excellent lectures and workshops. A great place to visit; better still, enter your own honey and wax
Please CLICK HERE to visit the website
Wed 27 Oct 2021 19:30 - Queen Rearing


Venue: Via ZOOM
Organised by Daniel Basterfield

Queen raising is a straightforward and rewarding part of beekeeping, yet many beekeepers fear it is too complicated. It can be undertaken on any scale, with varying levels of complexity, but the basics are well known and it can be started with minimal equipment. We will explore the how? and why? of queen raising, compare the various approaches and equipment used, and consider what is realistic and achievable for a hobbyist beekeeper or beekeeping association. For those who have tried it or want to, it is also a chance to ask any questions you may have. We will circulate the Zoom link to members nearer the time.
Wed 24 Nov 2021 19:30 - Bees and Food


Venue: Zoom
Organised by Andrew Gibb

Andrew will be telling about Bees and Food as well as answering any questions you may have. As Covid rates continue, so our meetings continue to be via Zoom, so you don't even need to leave your arm chair by the fire.