Weald Beekeepers' Association
Weald
Beekeepers'
Association
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Welcome To Weald Beekeepers' Association!
The Weald Beekeepers' Association (WKBKA) is a friendly, enthusiastic community of beekeepers dedicated to the care of honey bees, native pollinators and nature in general.
Our group apiary is based in Frittenden, with many members joining from the Cranbrook area, spreading from Lamberhurst to Headcorn and beyond.
The club is part of the Kent Beekeepers' Association (KBKA) which is in turn part of the British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA).
We hold weekly Wednesday meetings (3pm-6pm) through the beekeeping season (March - September). These are a great way to learn all about beekeeping, getting hands on experience with hive inspections, equipment maintenance and much more.
Asian Hornet
There is a very serious threat posed by the invasive Asian Hornet, it should not be underestimated. Honey bees and many other insect pollinators are very much at risk.
It is vital that not only beekeepers but members of the general public work together to spot, identify and report Asian Hornets – so that the authorities can act quickly to destroy nests of this invasive species.
There is lots of information on the Asian Hornet, and what we can do about them on the BBKA’s Asian Hornet pages.
Taster Days
This year we have been delighted to hold two of our beekeeping taster days. For a couple of hours you can learn about what's involved in beekeeping, have a look at various equipment and different types of hives. Once the discussions are over you get to suit up before having an up close look in a hive along side one of our experienced beekeepers. We always finish with tea & cake, allowing time for questions to be answered.
Due to these being a great success, we will be looking at doing more next year.
If you are interested, you can add your name to our waiting list below.
Swarm Collection
If you think you have discovered a swarm of honey bees, please contact info@wealdbeekeepers.com with the location and approximate size of the swarm. You can find more information on honey bee swarms here.