West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association

Please come along to hear  from Jane Corcoran (who heads up the area's AHAT team) about what we can do to delay the inevitability of the Asian Hornet's invasion.   

Time: 19.00 for 19.30 start. Finish 21.00. Location: The Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club, Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2BT Parking:  It is advised for road safety reasons to park at the far end of the ground rather than near the tennis courts, which involves a walk up the road.   K T Brewster told … Continue reading →

Time: 19.00 for 19.30 start. Finish 21.00. Location: The Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club, Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2BT Parking:  It is advised for road safety reasons to park at the far end of the ground rather than near the tennis courts, which involves a walk up the road. Steve Riley is an experienced … Continue reading →

The talk by Lars will be preceded by the WSBKA Annual General Meeting. Time: Please arrive in good time for a prompt 19.30 start. Finish ~21.00. Location: The Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club, Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2BT Parking:  It is advised for road safety reasons to park at the far end of the … Continue reading →

Lynne is a Master Beekeeper and has apiaries dotted around Somerset. She is Chair of the Honey Authenticity, on which subject she shall base her talk. As well as running Wesley Cottage Bees, Lynne runs beekeeping courses and experience days. An engaging and popular speaker. Time: 19.00 for 19.30 start. Finish 21.00. Location: The Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds … Continue reading →

Dave began beekeeping in 2014, with a single hive in his back garden. From these small beginnings he has managed to expand his beekeeping operations to around 150 colonies. He has published a book called "Nucs" the subject of which he will speak. He also talks about queen rearing. Time: 19.00 for 19.30 start. Finish 21.00. Location: … Continue reading →

Please note - start time changed to 14:00 (from 13:00), apologies for any inconvenience. In our first open session of the year, open to all members we'll looking at swarm collection with Chris Chilver - the equipement needed and what to do. If you are not a member but are still interested in coming along please … Continue reading →

I am delighted to share that some marvellous and generous members have put themselves forward to host a bee Safari for members of WSBKA; Rebecca Greeves, Tim Cox, Chris and Judy Chilver on Sunday July 14th.   Date: Sunday July 14th Time: 09.45 Meet: Rebecca Greeves, Makins Farmhouse, Donkey Lane, Stanningfield, IP29 4RA Parking: Cars to … Continue reading →

The open apiary session on Sunday this week will be a full disease check, led by Sylvia. This promises to be a interesting and educational time, please come along if you are able.

A session on preparing bees for winter will take place on Sunday 18th August from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm, followed by clear up time.  The session is primarily intended for beginner and new beekeepers, although all members are welcome.There will be a mix of practical activities with underpinning rationale which will be based on the National … Continue reading →