Promoting and Supporting Local Beekeepers
The aim of Sutton Coldfield and North Birmingham Beekeepers Association is to promote the craft of beekeeping and to support beekeepers.
We offer a wide range of activities to suit all levels of beekeeping, including training courses for beginners and successive courses and talks and exams thereafter.
We are involved in in giving talks and demonstrations to members of the public to promote valuable information and better understanding of the behaviour of bees, their role in the ecological system and the craft of beekeeping.
Upcoming Events
We hold regular beekeeping events. See what’s coming soon.
Upcoming Events
Latest Beekeeping News
Discover what’s happening in beekeeping in Sutton Coldfield and north Birmingham.
Spring Convention visit
The British Beekeepers Association Spring Convention 2024 kicked off for the 46th year on Friday 12th April at Harper Adams University. This was during a
Remembering Julian Routh…
Remembering Julian Routh… On Sunday 14th April, we gathered at our Apiary with some of Julian’s family to plant a commemorative apple tree. Our Association shared
Apiary Opening
Our Apiary opened on Saturday 6th April for our first meet up and maintenance sessions. We split into a few groups and diligently undertook our
Microscopy day at Stoneleigh
On Saturday 3rd February a group of around 16 people headed to WBKA headquarters at Stoneleigh for a day of microscopy. The motivation was different
Winter Beginner’s Course
Our 6 week winter beginners course started on Tuesday 6th February. We have had a record number of places this year, with 20 ‘newbees’ taking
Annual General Meeting Report
Chairman’s Report 2023 Each year when I sit down to write this report I think to myself, all I need to do is get last