As the darker evenings start to creep in on us and the practical beekeeping starts to wind down for the winter, don’t forget the wealth of material we have in the VDBKA library. Read More
It’s not long now until this year’s Fun Honey Show, on 7th October 2017. This is always a great day out for our members and their families and it costs nothing to attend, or to enter into the show. Read More
The National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of the Asian hornet in North Devon and the contingency response has been initiated. Read More
Our AGM will now be held on 20th October 2017, at 7.30pm, in East Challow Village Hall, Main Street, East Challow, OX12 9SR. Read More
If you are interested in beekeeping why not come along and meet some of our beekeepers at our Summer evening meetings for beginners & public. Read More
We are pleased to announce that our highly informative evening classes for Beginners will be starting again in January 2017 – places still available. Read More
Message from The National Bee Unit – a confirmed finding of Asian hornet north of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Read More
We are looking forward to welcoming Hazel and Michael Blackburn back this year to judge our FREE honey show on Saturday 1st October at 3-8pm. Read More
Ron Hoskins – The Result of Twenty Chemical-free Beekeeping Years. Friday 19 February. Read More
New venue for the 2016 National Honey Show – this year’s National Honey Show will take place at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey. Read More
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