Worcestershire Beekeepers' Association

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See what's happening across Worcestershire — talks, meetings, and more.

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Must Watch: Asian Hornet

Watch this essential video to learn about the threat of the Asian hornet.

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Want to be a Beekeeper?

Interested in bees? Learn how to get started and join a local branch.

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Sell your Honey

Looking to sell your Honey? Register here to get linked to the BBKA Honey Map.

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Upcoming Events

The January Meeting - Varroa - to treat or not to treat 7 January 2026 at 19:30 venue: New Road Methodist Church

A Beginners Course in Beekeeping 5 February 2026 at 19:00 venue: Haybridge High School & Sixth Form College

The Beekeeping Show 21 February 2026 at 09:30 venue: Telford International Centre

BBKA Spring Convention Day One 17 April 2026 at 09:00 venue: Harper Adams University College

BBKA Spring Convention Day 2 (Trade Day) 18 April 2026 at 09:00 venue: Harper Adams University College

Calming the bees in a sixteenth century apiary

The sixteenth century beekeeper bangs a metal basin with a stick to settle the bees.

Beekeeping has changed just a little since then but the principles are exactly the same today and beekeeping remains a fascinating and rewarding craft.

Why not fill in the form and Worcestershire Beekeepers will invite you to a nearby meeting where you can find out more?

Useful Information & Resources

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The British Beekeepers' Association is the umbrella organisation to 74 regional beekeeping associations and represents their interests at government level and facilitates a nationwide educational structure supported by a common examination process.

BBwear is a family run business based in the UK with over 60 years of experience in the textile industry who manufacture practical durable bee suits.

Beebase provides a wide range of information for beekeepers… publications, advisory leaflets and key contacts.

Beesource is a world-wide forum community dedicated to beekeeping, bee owners and enthusiasts.

The Bee Farmers' Association provides contract pollination services to growers.

BIBBA aims to reduce imports and improve the quality of UK honey bees via the National Bee Improvement Programme (NatBIP).

BJ Sherriff manufacture high quality bee suits; inventors of the original throw-back hood and veil (1968).

Dave Cushman built a huge online resource considered by many to be the world's most comprehensive beekeeping website.

The Asian Hornet is a major predator of honey bees. Read this essential guide.

IBRA promotes the value of bees by providing information on bee science and beekeeping worldwide.

National Bee Supplies — quality beekeeping products: “The best value hive is the one you don't have to replace”.

E.H. Thorne is a leading UK manufacturer and retailer of beekeeping equipment.