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, intend to do so or are simply interested in this fascinating hobby, SBKA is the association for you! Even if you don't keep bees, you are welcome to join us and help support our work.

2018 Lecture Day

Our Lecture Day takes place on February 17, 2018 at Edgar Hall, 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park, TA11 6SB.
Speakers include bee farmer Ged Marshall, pollen expert Michael Keith-Lucas and Pam Hunter C.Biol. F.S.Biol. FLS. MB talking about the evolution of plants & insects. Click here to download the programme.
Tickets cost £5 and include light refreshments but not lunch. Tickets at £5 are available from Divisional Secretaries, by cheque from SBKA Treasurer Mrs C Kennedy, Allways, West Shepton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5UH and online (plus 90p booking fee) through Eventbrite. 

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

Click the button below to see where and when the next beginners' courses will start.

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 coordinator.

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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