Welcome to the south east branch


Welcome to the South East Somerset Branch covering Castle Cary, Wincanton, Bruton, Zeals and surrounding villages.  We are a relatively small but very friendly group and always welcome new members. We have a full programme each year of apiary visits and educational meetings in addition to the Beginners Course run January to March each year.   We also have a core of very experienced beekeepers who are always happy to help and advise new beekeepers and members of the public. We have recently established a new Branch apiary where we aim to provide practical beekeeping training for new members as well as provide an opportunity for more experienced beekeepers to swap ideas and try new techniques.
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Join the South East BRAnch

2026 memberships available Now!
Please click on link below for details of Full, Partner (second member at same address) and Local (for those who do not yet have bees)
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NewsletterS

To see the latest and previous South East Branch newsletters, click the button below.

 BEGINNERS' COURSE 2026

South East Beginners Course
The next Beginners Course will be held at Ansford Academy, Castle Cary January 2027.
Further details will be published nearer the time.
Everyone interested in bees and pollinators is welcome to join us and if you would like to reserve your place please contact Anne Collyer, Secretary
[email protected]

South East branch Events

branch Library

Click on the button below to download a list of the Branch library books available to borrow.

branch Equipment

All equipment owned by the Branch and available to  SESBKA members is now held centrally. 
1 x 8 frame electrical radial extractor
2 x 3 frame extractors
1 x wax melter
1 x uncapping machine and tray
2 x settling tanks
​ Please contact Anne Collyer, Secretary, if you wish to borrow anything.
[email protected]
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