Northamptonshire Beekeepers' Association (NBKA) Registered Charity No. 295593

A member organisation representing beekeepers in the County of Northamptonshire

This site is addressed to non-beekeepers seeking information and advice as well as to those considering the merits of beekeeping and to those who are already established beekeepers.

A warm invitation is extended to all those living within the county or nearby, who have an interest in beekeeping, to become members of the Association.

The Northamptonshire Beekeepers' Association (NBKA), founded in 1882, to serve the needs of beekeepers in the county, was granted UK registered charity status in 1987 with the object of advancing the education of the public in Apiculture in the County of Northamptonshire.

Beekeeping provides a never ending source of enjoyment and interest to the increasing number of people, of all ages and gender - who are taking it up as a subsidiary source of income or as a self financing hobby. Whichever the motive the Association exists to promote and advance the craft of beekeeping in the county of Northamptonshire.

The Association is a member of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) and the Midland & South Western Counties Convention of Beekeepers (MSWCC).

Guest visits to meetings are encouraged and the events calendar will be of interest.

How doth the little bee improve
Each shining hour
And gather honey all the day
From every opening flower.

How skilfully she builds her cell;
How neat she spreads the wax !
And labours hard to store it well
With the sweet food she makes.

Isaac Watts 1674-1748

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BEEKEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION

Welcome to the Northamptonshire Beekeepers’ Association (NBKA) website

We hope you will find your visit to be both informative and enjoyable.

Cecil Tonsley Memorial Lecture
14 November

The lecture will be 'Bumblebees' by Dr Matthew Heard, and Basic-
Assessment certificates and Honey-Show cups will be presented.

Winter Lectures

Bill Collins's lectures this winter (see Training Courses page) will be held on Thursday evenings. Dates and venue to be finalised.

Waitrose Northampton June 2009 charity donations.

News of our Waitrose Charity donation after inclusion in the June line-up was a massive £440. Thanks to everyone who contributed a token at Waitrose Kingsthorpe.

Extractors available for loan

Members may borrow the Association’s honey extraction equipment. Telephone 01604 706716

President

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Honorary Secretary

Honorary Treasurer

Apiary Manager

Communications Manager

Editor (Bee-Lines)

Disease Officer

Membership Secretary

Training Officer

Swarm Liaison Officer

Web Master

Mr Paul Ash

Mr Trevor Minett

Mr David Crow

Vacancy

Mr David W. White

Mr Steve Harrey

Vacancy

Mrs Margaret Holland

Mrs Jean White

Dr Julie Clark

Mr Trevor Gray

Mr Barry Ellison