We meet indoors throughout winter and at members’ apiaries through summer.
Here is a summary of our meetings.
17-19 October 2025
The National Honey Show
The National Honey Show takes place at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey. Alongside the best honey and wax displays in the country, you there are impressive guest speakers, excellent workshops and trade stalls. PLEASE CLICK HERE.for more information.
Thursday 30th October 2025
R&DBKA Prize Giving and Talk
Prizes will be presented following on from our Honey Show in September. This will be followed by a talk, the speaker and topic to be announced soon.
Thursday 20th November 2025
R&DBKA Meeting and Talk
We are pleased to welcome Dan Basterfield of Blackberry Honey Farm, renowned for his knowledge and expertise in all aspects of bees and beekeeping. He will talk about “New findings in honey bee dancing” at our monthly meeting in Awbridge Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 22 January 2026
R&DBKA Annual General Meeting and Social
We start the year with our Annual General Meeting, followed by refreshments and the chance to mingle, chat and plan. Awbridge Village Hall.
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.
Thursday 26 March 2026
R&DBKA Meeting and Talk
The speaker and topic will be announced soon. 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.
