February 2019
Yalding: Beekeeping for Beginners Course
The Yalding branch of the KBKA will be running a course for beginners over seven Friday evenings, starting on Feb 22nd. The cost is £75. All inquiries should be made, preferably by email, to…
Find out more »Sidcup: Beginners Course Begins
Sidcup branch's Beginners' course was developed by Rudy Repka who has delivered it for many years. From this year Ian Stell is taking over the leadership. He is a Master Beekeeper who has kept…
Find out more »Sidcup: Mini Conference
2:30pm 3rd Winter Lecture: Dr Seirian Sumner - Wasps - why nobody loves them? 4:00pm 4th Winter Lecture: Dr Nick Isaac - State of Pollinators and other wildlife in the UK.
Find out more »Closing date for application for BBKA practical examinations
Practical Assessments General Husbandry Certificate Honey Bee Breeding Advanced Husbandry Certificate excludes the Basic Certificate, which can be applied for through the branch/KBKA during the active season (April 2019 onwards)
Find out more »March 2019
Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells: Introduction to Beekeeping Training Day
This course will be a very basic introduction to beekeeping. The purpose of the course is to introduce interested beginners to the responsibilities of beekeeping, the basic lifecycle and behaviour of honey bees, and…
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Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells: Lecture
Lecture by Peter Aldridge on the use of top bar hives, including a demonstration of the operation of this type of hive. This lecture is free and open to non members. Donation towards refreshments…
Find out more »Mid-Kent: Candlemaking (and other beeswax products) workshop
Branch Meeting with David Wood. *Updated 21/2/19, to change topic and speaker - the talk on Natural Beekeeping is no longer possible on this date due to unforseen circumstances.
Find out more »Orpington: Mini Conference
Historic BBKA films of past Beekeepers’ work shown by John Hendrie ‘Feeding your Bees’ talk by Margaret Murdin £5 entry
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