by ChairEGBKA | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you are interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping you will no doubt have lots of questions and here we aim to provide useful information about exactly what is involved each month of the year. Keeping bees healthy and productive requires...
by ChairEGBKA | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
World Bee Day: 20th May World Bee Day is celebrated annually, marking the birthday of Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern beekeeping. The event is designated by the United Nations to raise global awareness of the importance of pollinators. The public can help bees by...
by ChairEGBKA | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) has written to the The Rt Hon Emma Reynolds PC MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, urging the government to align domestic honey labelling regulations with the EU Honey Directive 2024. In...
by ChairEGBKA | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why do bees make honey? Honey bees are special in that they overwinter as a colony, unlike wasps and bumblebees. The colony does not hibernate but stays active and clusters together to stay warm. This requires a lot of food, which is stored during the summer. Although...
by ChairEGBKA | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Where and when is the Convention for 2026? The 2026 convention will be held 17th – 19th April, at Harper Adams University, Near Telford, Shropshire, TF10 8NB This page will be updated for 2026 shortly but in the meantime here are some photos from the 2025 event....
by ChairEGBKA | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Spring Convention, 17th -19th April 2026, at Harper Adams University, Near Telford, Shropshire, TF10 8NB Back to main Spring Convention Pages
