About NBBKA

Our aim is to promote and further the craft of beekeeping, to highlight the importance of bees in our environment and the vital ecological role that they play. Quite apart from this their contribution to UK agriculture, horticulture and indeed the economy through pollination is enormous. Honey bees produce not only honey but also other bee products such as wax, pollen and propolis which are used in the manufacture of a number every day items including candles, polishes, soaps, medicines, cosmetics and many many more.

Our Association has existed for over sixty years and we :

·        run regular meetings where guest speakers give interesting and informative talks and demonstrations on a wide range of bee related subjects

·        run theoretical and practical courses for beginners and those who wish to increase their beekeeping knowledge

·        run an apiary where members are welcome to learn all aspects of handling bees

·        lend equipment to members for a small charge

·        lend books and slides from our comprehensive library

·        issue regular newsletters

·        offer discounts on certain purchases of essential items

·        are affiliated to The British Beekeepers’ Association

Bees are of enormous and critical importance to the agricultural output of this country. With the massive global changes that are occurring, Bee population may be an important factor in sustainable Energy production (As Bio-Fuel crop pollinators.)

Research into the long-term welfare of Bees is not receiving adequate funding, and a series of imported parasites and diseases threaten the sustainability of Bees in the UK.

The study of Bees could take several lifetimes - there is so much to these complex little insects and their highly evolved social structure.

There is a definite meditative and focussed quality about the time one spends handling bees - An insight into the complexity of life and nature that I believe has definite therapeutic value. 

Come along to one of the introductory sessions - but be warned - Beekeeping is a hobby that can be very addictive and absorbing.

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