News and events!
Calling all new beekeepers!
Are you interested in honey bees, curious about learning to become a beekeeper or just love nature and keen to learn more about this fascinating creature???
Why not register for our upcoming Introduction to Beekeeping course, commencing at the end of January 2025.
Why not treat yourself or even purchase a a Christmas present for a friend or loved one?
Our course is delivered through a mixture of in person sessions in our Glenburn Hall, via zoom and of course the ever popular practical sessions in one of our apiaries.
You can find out more information on what the course entails and register your interest on the CAFRE website using the link below.
https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/introduction-to-beekeeping/
Annual Dinner 2024
We had our annual dinner on Saturday 26th January 2024. Great night had by all and an even better evening for some in the raffle. I am delighted to say that our raffle raised around £200 for our nominated charity Bees for Development https://www.beesfordevelopment.org/. A huge thanks to Interface Flooring who generously donated to the raffle.
UBKA Beekeeper of the Year
We are delighted to announce that our very own Brian Grzymek was awarded the UBKA Beekeeper of the Year at the recent UBKA AGM and Honey Show.
Brian received the award primarily for all of his hard work in organising the UBKA Annual Conference. As ever Brian gracefully accepted the award on behalf of the team of volunteers that support him. I think I can safely say that Brian deserves the award for all of the hard work he does at UBKA level, in BDBKA and in his own personal beekeeping world. On top of all of this Brian is currently making and selling beeswax candles to help raise funds for NIPANC.
A huge congratulations Brian from all at BDBKA"
Our next meeting!
Our next meeting will be in the Glenburn Hall on Monday 9th December @ 7.30pm
Hopefully Santa Clause will make appearance again, as its time for our festive fun time Christmas quiz, hosted by Queen Bee Esther and her helpful band of workers and drones. Come along and bring nibbles to help loosen the old grey matter!
All newcomers and anyone interested in starting the Introduction to Beekeeping course are very welcome to come along for a chat!
Dates for the diary - our winter meeting programme of events