General Information about WBKA

There are about eighty members in the association scattered around the stunning Wharefdale region, from Horton in Ribblesdale to Arthington.

As bees have such an important role in the production of food, the Association promotes beekeeping through education and training for the benefit of the environment and mankind. WBKA is a registered charity (No. 506891) and members of the Association give talks, lectures and demonstrations to a wide range of groups including: children and young people, people with disabilities and special needs, special interest societies and other charities and voluntary bodies.

We have recently acquired two sites for association apiaries. These can be used either for training purposes or as a home for members' hives. Apiary rules may be found on the Members page of this website after the Library details.

We have also acquired a site for a heather apiary. This will allow some members to transfer hives during the 'heather season' so that their bees can produce heather honey.

 

Beginners and new members welcome

The association is always pleased to welcome new members.

We run a beginners course each year. This is a useful course for a wide range of people from complete beginners to those who already keep bees, but wish to further their knowledge.

For further information about the association or if you have any other questions you may have about beekeeping.

Please contact the membership secretary Peter Longbottom

 

EVENTS

Tues. Feb. 8 2010 - David Allen 'Queen rearing and bee selection'.
Christchurch, Ilkley 7:30 pm.

Sat. March 6 2010 - YBKA Spring Conference.

Tues. March 16 2010 - Peter Schollick 'Working to produce honey from heather'.
Christchurch, Ilkley 7:30 pm.

Tues. April 20 2010 - Prof. Robert Pickard. Joint meeting with local BKAs.
Christchurch, Ilkley 7:30 pm.

Weds. June 2 2010 - Visit to Braythorne Bees Honey Farm, Stainburn at 7:00 pm.

Sun. June 20 2010 - WBKA Apiary Meeting. Carter Lane 2:00pm.

Sun. June 27 2010 - WBKA stand at Broughton Game Fair.

Sun. July 11 2010 - WBKA Apiary Meeting. Tarn Moor 2:00pm.

Sun. Aug. 22 2010 - WBKA Apiary Meeting. Barden Moor 2:00.

Tues. Aug 31 2010 - WBKA stand at Kilnsey Show.

Thurs. Sept. 23 2010 - Gerry Collins (NDB) 'The Importance of Pollen'.
Christchurch, Ilkley 7:30pm.

Thurs. Oct. 21 2010 - WBKA AGM and Honey Show.
Christchurch, Ilkley 7:30pm.

Friday Nov. 19 2010 - WBKA Social, Skipton Golf Club.