We meet indoors throughout winter and at members’ apiaries through summer.
Here is a summary of our meetings.
Saturday 21 February 2026
The Beekeeping Show
The Beekeeping Show – the main trade show for beekeepers in UK – was established in 2023. It aims to interest beekeepers of all types, scales and experience, and to attract
most of the UK manufacturers and suppliers of beekeeping equipment in the UK. Held at Telford, it’s a fine day out for beekeepers seeking bargains and innovations. Tickets are offered at a reduced price if booked in advance: CLICK HERE.
Thursday 26 February 2026
R&DBKA Meeting and Talk
We welcome Alan Baxter, author of the book “Fit2fight“, who will deliver a timely talk about the Yellow-Legged hornet (Vespa velutina) and advise how we can prepare our colonies to defend themselves. This will be at Awbridge Village Hall.
Sunday 1 March 2026
HBA Honey Bee Health Day
A full day event at Sparsholt College with excellent talks and workshops by:
Dylan Gussman – Biotechnical methods of varroa control
Lesley Jaques – Hive hygiene, comb changes, sterilisation techniques
Krysia Watson – Spring tracking
Jackie Thomas (Dover & District BKA) – Experience of Yellow Legged Asian Hornet in Kent
Martin Hann & Claire Densley (Buckfast Abbey Beekeepers) – Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus
Christine Coulsting & James Donaldson – Microscopy workshop – Alimentary canal – nosema / EFB
CLICK HERE for information and booking.
Thursday 26 March 2026
R&DBKA Meeting and Talk
This will be a talk on making and tasting mead. Our guest speaker is Paul from Jonah’s Mead. Venue: Awbridge Village Hall.
17-19 April 2026
BBKA Spring Convention
BBKA’s annual Spring Convention at Harper Adams University, Near Telford, Shropshire, TF10 8NB is a great way to star the season with its impressive programme of speakers, demonstrations and workshops. CLICK HERE for more information.
11 September 2026
R&DBKA Honey Show
Our annual honey show – a showcase for the wonderful hive products produced by our bees and beekeepers. CLICK HERE for more information.
12 September 2026
The Romsey Show
Entries from our honey show will be displayed, along with candle rolling, honey tasting, honey sales, yellow-legged hornet display, and lots more. CLICK HERE for more information.
Sunday 4 October 2026
HBA Annual Convention and Honey Show
A full day event at Sparsholt College with excellent talks and workshops as well as the county honey show.