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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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Following a recent visit to Riberac [see the note on our Asian Hornet page] the latest news on control is a paint-ball gun type device. Apparently this shoots balls of insecticide up at the nests…I didn’t see it in action but…
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In response to the recent Members’ Survey, a new page has been cerated on the website on which Members can advertise bee keeping related items wanted or for sale…

BBKA has published a short update on the Asian Hornet…