2025 Programme

SPRING INDOOR MEETINGS

Tuesday 18th February, 7.30pm in Kirbymoorside Methodist Church Schoolroom (YO62 6DQ) – Archaeology of beekeeping by Louise Hampson [Joint Meeting with Ryedale Natural History Society]

Tuesday 11th March, 7pm Wombleton Village HallMaking artificial swarming easy by Tony Jefferson, Whitby BKA [Joint Meeting with Malton Beekeepers]

Tuesday 8th April, 7pm in SINNINGTON Village HallMicroscopy – Looking at pollen by Mr. Derrie O’Sullivan, Huddersfield BKA

SUMMER MEETINGS

BBKA Spring Convention, 4-6th April

Tuesday 13th May, 7pm Wombleton Village Hall – The Importance of biosecurity – Stephen Hudson + , Kirsty Stainton from the National Bee Unit who will be focussing on managing Varroa Destructor

Apiary Visit – Sunday 18th May, Varroa Treatments, hosted by Kay Stevens – CANCELLED due to heightened EFB risk

Apiary Visit – Sunday 15th June, hosted by Raewyn Carter – CANCELLED due to heightened EFB risk

Tuesday 8th July, 7pm Wombleton Village Hall – EFB and Hive DiseasesKirsty Stainton from the National Bee Unit

Great Yorkshire Show,  8-11th July

Apiary Visit – Sunday 20th July,  – CANCELLED due to heightened EFB risk

Ryedale Show, Tuesday 29th July

Tuesday 12th August, 7pm Wombleton Village HallRBKA Social + Quiz Night

Apiary Visit – Sunday 17th August, – hosted by Gina Bull

Farndale Show, Monday 25th August

AUTUMN INDOOR MEETINGS

Tuesday 9th September, 7pm Wombleton Village Hall Hive ProductsSally Fairweather

Wednesday 1st October, 7pm Old Malton Memorial Hall – Topic to be confirmed [Joint Meeting with Malton Beekeepers]

Tuesday 11th November, 7pm Wombleton Village Hall – Annual General Meeting

December  Christmas Meal details TBC at AGM