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COLOSS is a pan European network of researchers, beekeepers and government representatives that provides resources and opportunities to disseminate latest bee keeping research. The mission of COLOSS is to improve the well-being of bees (in particular the western honey bee…
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Polly Baldwin, beekeeper in waiting and professional photographer, has taken some excellent photographs of the Practical and Open Hive sessions of the 2018 RBKA Bee Course! These can be found on her website by following this link…Polly Baldwin Bee Photographs and…
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In line with recent legislation RBKA has an official Privacy Notice, which may be read by following this link, or clicking onto the link at the bottom of the Home Page. RBKA Privacy Notice

Details of the July Apiary Visit have now been confirmed: Sunday 22nd July at 2pm Location:  Kay and David Stevens’ Apiary, Levisham meet at Janet and Robin’s first,  The Hall, Levisham YO18 7NL   Parking will be along the road.  Enter on foot…
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The life-cycle video mentioned Beekeeping Course can be found on the Training page. Enjoy the magic!

The 2018 Programme is now available 2018 Programme. Some dates and venues are to be confirmed. Please keep an eye on your email and the website for further details. Have fun!

Details of the YBKA Spring Conference are now available – YBKA Spring Conference Brochure

The AGM was held successfully on 14th November and the draft Minutes will be available soon. The new Committee has been elected [Links and Contacts] and the constitutional amendments have been approved [RBKA Constitution 2017].

The Asian Hornet has been sighted in Devon. More information is available on the DEFRA website. We will keep you updated as we get fresh information.

After a survey of suppliers, the Committee has identified Claro Bees  as being a local supplier [run by Harrogate and Ripon BKA] as one offering excellent value for money. Claro Bees has a well stocked shop that is located near the…
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