Welcome to HDBKA
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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 DiaryWe run a varied range of activities throughout the year for beekeeping and non-beekeeping members. Check out our 2025 Events Calendar.
Many of our activities are also open to non-members and/or to members of neighbouring associations. We have a number of spare bee suits available on request for people wishing to come along to one of our apiary open days or taster sessions. We are always happy to take ideas and suggestions for future events. |
Bee SwarmsBetween April and July bee colonies can sometimes swarm. This amazing natural process allows colonies to reproduce. Usually the swarm will settle in a tree and gather into a ball. They will wait here until scout bees find a new home for them.
If you find a clustered swarm of bees like this, in an accessible position, and within Huddersfield or the surrounding areas, then we can ask a beekeeper to collect the swarm. We can ONLY help with moving honey bee swarms, and not with wasps, hornets, or bumble bees. |
Bee-Friendly Gardening
Honey bees are under increased threat from climate change, virus and parasites, pesticides and chemical use, and 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. |