Welcome to Somerset Beekeepers' Association!

We are a volunteer-run members' organisation and Registered Charity that represents the interests of beekeepers in the county. Founded in 1906 we educate, advise and bring together more than 850 beekeepers and raise awareness of issues affecting honeybees.
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If you live in Somerset and already keep bees or intend to do so, then SBKA is the association for you! Even if you don't keep bees, you are welcome to join us and help support our work.
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Get Showing!

If you've had a good season, why not enter a local honey show! ​
Somerton Division Honey Show 
Saturday, September 22 1:00pm - 5:00pm at Long Sutton Village Hall, Martock Rd, Long Sutton, Langport TA10 9NT. 
Click here for the schedule, recipes and entry form.
​Exmoor Division Honey Show
Sunday, October 7  8:00am - 4:00pm at Dunster Tithe Barn, Priory Green, Dunster, Minehead TA24 6RY.  
Click here for the schedule including entry form.
And if you're looking for a good day out at the weekend, visit Central Division's Honey Show at the Mid Somerset Show on Sunday, August 19 9:00am - 5:00pm Compton Rd, Shepton Mallet BA4 5QR. 

Join the SBKA

Primarily we exist for the benefit of our members and provide a wide range of activities and services aimed at active beekeepers and those with an interest in honeybees and apiculture.
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Enjoy practical training and education courses, talks and lectures, expertise and encouragement, insurance and much, much more!

Beginners' Courses

Our 2018 beginners’ courses are well underway: some of our Divisions hold taster days in the summer, see the beginners' course information below.

LOCAL HONEY

Local beekeepers produce local honey! It’s usually raw (untreated), contains local pollen and is additive-free.  Honey is reputed to have a variety of health benefits and medical uses – and it tastes good, too!
Local honey is available at many independent retailers as well as at our Honey Shows.

Swarm Collection

The best way to find someone to help with a swarm is to click the link below, which will take you to the British Beekeepers’ Association website, where you can find your nearest swarm collector.

Education

Honeybees and other pollinators are having a tough time because of pests and diseases, loss of habitat and pesticides. One of our key roles is to help our members to keep healthy and strong colonies.
​Read our regular newsletters by clicking the button below.

OUR GOAL

Promoting Beekeeping and supporting Beekeepers and Honeybees in Somerset

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