SCARBOROUGHAND DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION
SCARBOROUGHAND DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION
Scarborough and District Beekeepers' Association is a friendly and welcoming group of people sharing a common passion in all things to do with bees.
We aim to enjoy, encourage, improve and advance apiculture in Scarborough and the surrounding district.
Honeybees are under increased threat from climate change, viruses, parasites, pesticides and chemicals, and from a loss of their natural habitat. They contribute millions of pounds to the UK economy every year and are responsible for the pollination of around 80% of food products that humans eat and that is before we even begin to talk about the delicious supply of golden honey!
This website will help you find out about bee keeping in Scarborough, so why not take a look around and perhaps join us? We are sure you will find beekeeping both fascinating and very rewarding.
Our members come from all walks of life and all age groups. New members are always made especially welcome.
We hold specific association meetings during Winter and Summer.
In Summer we hold meetings at the apiaries of members, or at our Association apiary established in 2007. In winter we retreat to the warmth for a series of informative talks, social events and an annual Honey Show.
The programme of meetings open to all members and guests enables both new and experienced members to learn from each other and get to experience how other members practice the craft.
Attending summer meetings, you will experience how to handle bees, how to deal with swarming, queen rearing, how to inspect a hive, its health and well being and potential problems and diseases. A hands-on opportunity for both new and experienced keepers to ask questions and seek advice.
A key aim of the association is education, not just new, but all beekeepers. In beekeeping you never stop learning and thanks to being a part of the YBKA & BBKA there is always up to date information available.
For a full list of local honey sales and bee related products please contact the SDBKA Secretary.
Interested in Beekeeping? Join us for a beekeeping taster session, for details please contact the SDBKA Secretary.
SDBKA Secretary
Tel 07468 240580
SDBKA Membership Enquiry
Tel 07846 228668
SDBKA Treasurer
Tel 07846 228668