Richmond & District Beekeeping Association

The new official Twitter account for the Richmond and District Beekeeping Association.....that’s the proper Richmond in N.Yorkshire! 🐝

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

Making the most of the fine weather with new beekeepers joining us on the RDBKA weekend taster course at Foxglove Covert! Our ‘shop window’: a bit of theory with lots of hands-on experience. Nothing better than this for fighting the blues; although not quite for this drone! 😂🐝

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

And it’s only the beginning of May! The RDBKA Teaching Apiary might need some weightlifters not beekeepers; and the OSR is still in full bloom if the forecasted cooler weather doesn’t keep them in 🐝🐝🐝

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

Places for the RDBKA’s popular Introduction to Beekeeping Weekend on 30/31 May at Foxglove Covert, Catterick, are going fast! An ideal taster for those contemplating beekeeping: some theory and plenty of hands-on practice. See website for details https://t.co/aUmE8w004W.

[Lynne Ingram @LynneIngram6]

Interesting programme on honey and Honey fraud on The Food Programme this week. https://t.co/knQSEni0si

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

About 1/2 way through RDBKA’s first ever 10-session Proficient Course. This is the top tier of the 4 courses run by RDBKA. 9 experienced Members of the Association enrolled; focusing on pests, diseases & elements of bee behaviour. A chance to get the microscope out too 🔍🐝 🐝

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

RDBKA welcomes 17 potential/new beekeepers to its popular annual 2-day beekeeping taster weekend at Foxglove Covert, Catterick. Some theory followed by plenty of hands-on practice! A fantastic introduction to the art of beekeeping; they all appear to have what it takes! 😀🐝🐝🐝

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

@ElmTreeBees Just started here in N Yorkshire! I reckon we have 4 more weeks.. I already have 4 supers on with the top 2 to spin this week! It’s piling in and have my jogggers on! 😅

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

RDBKA’s very popular annual, weekend beekeeping taster course is being held on 31 May-1 June at Foxglove Covert, Catterick. Theory mixed with hands-on practical experience. We only have a few places left; if you want to test whether beekeeping is for you, apply via our website.🐝

[Apimondia @apimondia]

Over 30% of honey on store shelves is adulterated - cut with sugar syrups, hidden additives, or even fake altogether.

Real honey is made by bees, not labs. Support local beekeepers, read labels, and look for raw, unfiltered options.

[BBKA @britishbee]

BBKA/COLOSS Winter Survival Survey

The BBKA wants understand how winter losses in 2024/25 compare to previous years, & we need your help.

Please take a few mins to complete this short, anonymous questionnaire which will be open until Fri 16 May 2025.
https://t.co/6bByOztmh2

[BBKA @britishbee]

Please consider downloading the Asian Hornet Watch app.
This simple app allows you to check ID of similar insects and report sightings
Always send insect photo with any report
Investigation following reports lead to vital nest destructions
QR codes:
Left - Apple
Right - Android

[BBKA @britishbee]

This weekend sees temperatures reach 12C for several days.
This can be a trigger for yellow-legged Asian hornet queens to emerge from hibernation.
Please remain vigilant near nest site from 2024, which were mainly in Kent, E & W Sussex and Hampshire
Illustration Sarah Bunker

[𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎ @NiohBerg]

I'm familiar enough with islam to know that if the circumstances don't allow for it, muslims can pray quietly in their hearts.

This is not mandated or necessary. It's simply intimidation of other passengers.

[BBKA @britishbee]

This NBU leaflet describes the Small hive beetle (SHB), a potential threat to European and UK beekeeping. In 2014 SHB was confirmed in Italy.
All beekeepers need to be aware of the beetle’s lifecycle and how it can be recognised and controlled.

https://t.co/e8817cjGAA

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

The RDBKA Honey Show 2024. Many thanks to our guest judge Tony Jefferson, who travelled all the way from Whitby to adjudicate, and ‘Well done’ to the Winners, 2nds, 3rds, organisers and all the participants for taking part this year! Some very high quality exhibits 👏👏🏆🏆🍯🍯🐝

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

The culmination of the 2024 honey season: the RDBKA Honey Show held tonight at the Richmond Golf Club! Hoping for a good turnout and some top class exhibits! The very best of luck to all taking part, and a big ‘thank you’ for supporting the RDBKA for another year! 🐝🏆 🏆

[BBKA @britishbee]

18 nests now found in 2024

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

Last orders for the RDBKA Beginners’ Course 24/25. 10 x 2hr sessions, every other week, from Nov to April, plus practical sessions. Please see website for details - https://t.co/aUmE8w0xUu. Places are strictly limited so please get applications in asp. 🐝🐝🐝

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

RDBKA Basic Tests 2024 begin in earnest! A further 9 candidates being put through their beekeeping paces. Not press-ganged exactly, but we are keen to raise the beekeeping practices in the BKA and within the wider area; the Basic Certificate marks the beginning of the journey! 🐝

[Richmond & District Beekeeping Association @RDBKA1]

Thank you to all those who supported RDBKA’s annual bee experience weekend at the fantastic Foxglove Nature Reserve in Catterick Garrison! A great opportunity to showcase the intricacies of beekeeping! Exceptional weather, well-behaved bees and maybe 14 new beekeepers! 👏🐝🐝😀