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SomerSet beekeepers' association
Est. 1906
Supporting Somerset's honeybees and beekeepers
Lock-down lecture series
Don't miss out on the forthcoming speakers in our lock-down webinar series. The lectures are free and help you to increase your knowledge of beekeeping practice or hear about the latest honeybee research. Somerset BKA members are notified by email; beekeepers from across the country and further afield are welcome, too - just register for a ticket on Eventbrite.
A comb builder’s instruction manual with Vince Gallo on November 5
In this session he will explain his analysis of the bees methods, and resulting understanding as to how individual decisions regarding the placement, or removal, of each speck of wax combine to produce well-formed comb even when presented with complications.
Staying healthy: honeybee hygienic behaviour and propolis collection with Prof Marla Spivak on November 19
Her research efforts focus on protecting and enhancing the health of honeybees, and on propagating floral rich landscapes to support all pollinators and she will provide an overview of the most important findings of their research
The National Honey Monitoring Scheme: Using citizen science to understand the foraging habits of UK honeybees with Dr Anna Oliver on December 3
The scheme, backed by both the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) and the Bee Farmers Association (BFA), was set up in July 2018 and aims to monitor how the foraging habits of UK honeybees respond to a changing environment. She will report on the results so far.
In this session he will explain his analysis of the bees methods, and resulting understanding as to how individual decisions regarding the placement, or removal, of each speck of wax combine to produce well-formed comb even when presented with complications.
Staying healthy: honeybee hygienic behaviour and propolis collection with Prof Marla Spivak on November 19
Her research efforts focus on protecting and enhancing the health of honeybees, and on propagating floral rich landscapes to support all pollinators and she will provide an overview of the most important findings of their research
The National Honey Monitoring Scheme: Using citizen science to understand the foraging habits of UK honeybees with Dr Anna Oliver on December 3
The scheme, backed by both the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) and the Bee Farmers Association (BFA), was set up in July 2018 and aims to monitor how the foraging habits of UK honeybees respond to a changing environment. She will report on the results so far.
Beginners' courses
Are you interested in keeping honeybees? Or do you know someone who is? Then take a look at our Beginners' Courses. |
Join the SBKAPrimarily 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.
Enjoy practical training and education courses, talks and lectures, expertise and encouragement, insurance and much, much more! |
LOCAL HONEYLocal 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. |
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OUR GOALPromoting beekeeping and supporting beekeepers and honeybees in Somerset |
