Worthing Beekeepers
Worthing Beekeepers Association belong to an Area Association that is affiliated to the BBKA.
Our members are based in the area around Worthing, West Sussex. From Shoreham by Sea and Southwick in the East to Bognor Regis in the West, Arundel, Steyning, Washington and Findon in the North. Our members range from beginners to beekeepers with 30+ years experience and have from 1 hive up to 40+.
We run members' evenings at The Glebelands Centre in Ferring in the winter where we have lectures from visiting beekeepers and other people who have expertise in subjects ranging from Honey Bee Health, Hive Products, the latest research and general beekeeping matters.
We hold our apiary meetings through the summer and hold bee safaries where we go to members apiaries to see different styles of beekeeping and hives. Every year we run a beginners course and mentoring, members are encouraged to take the BBKA Basic Assessment and Modules Exam and more experienced members can become Master Beekeepers. We have members that will help you all the way through this process if you would like them to.
If you would like any further information please contact us.
Thursday 12th February
7.30pm
WBKA Monthly Meeting. The Glebelands
Centre.
Speaker: Dr. Gerry
Brierley on ‘Accidental Apitherapist'
February
Saturday 28th February
West Sussex Beekeepers Annual Convention
at Lodge Hill, Pulbrough
February
Thursday 12th March
7.30pm
WBKA Monthly Meeting. The Glebelands
Centre.
March
Thursday 9th April
7.30pm
WBKA Monthly Meeting. The Glebelands
Centre.
April
Saturday 25th April
WSBKA Annual Bee Market & Auction,
Brinsbury Campus, Pulborough
April
Thursday 10th September
7.30pm
WBKA Monthly Meeting. The Glebelands
Centre.
September
Saturday 12th September
9.00am till 5.00pm
Findon Sheep Fair and our Honey Show
September
Thursday 8th October
7.30pm
WBKA Monthly Meeting. The Glebelands
Centre.
October
Thursday 12th November
7.30pm
WBKA Monthly Meeting. The Glebelands
Centre.
November
Thursday 10th December
7.30pm
WBKA Monthly Meeting. The Glebelands
Centre.
December
For the beginner, or indeed any beekeeper, there are many advantages to be gained from joining your local Beekeepers’ Association. Between May and August Worthing Beekeepers meet at approximately fortnightly intervals, to watch or take part in practical demonstrations at their Club Out Apiary, or at the Apiaries of many of our members. These demonstrations cover most aspects of beekeeping for both beginners and the more experienced.