Welcome to HDBKA
Huddersfield & District Bee Keeping Association

Welcome to our website, where we aim to support and promote the work of the Association by providing regular updates on news, association events and other topics of interest, whether you are a local bee keeper yourself or interested in supporting honey bees in other ways.

Don't forget we also have an active Facebook group, where you can ask questions, discuss relevant issues, etc. Why not join the group today?

Dates for Your Diary

Association 2020 Programme
Our full programme for 2020 is now on our events page, so add the dates to your diary.

Most of our meetings are open to members and non members alike, and we have a number of spare suits available on request for people wishing to come along to one of our apiary visits.

We are also happy to take ideas and suggestions for future events.  

It's Competition Time!

As we are unable to gather for our annual Honey Show this autumn, we're holding our first ever HDBKA Arts Competition.

We're welcoming entries to 4 artistic fields:
  1. Written Word
  2. Painting, Drawing, Printmaking or Illustration
  3. Photography
  4. Any other Artistic or Creative Medium
The competition is open to Association Members, their household and close family members. The closing date is 30th November 2020.

Bee-Friendly Gardening

Honey bees are under increased threat from climate change, virus and parasites, pesticides and chemical use, and a loss of their natural habitat.

During the winter, although colonies become dormant, on bright days they will still come out in search of food. Having a range of flowering plants they can visit throughout the year for nectar and pollen  is key to ensuring a healthy colony with good stores so they can survive the winter.

You can help support bees by planting bee-friendly plants in your garden or window box.