Upcoming Events

Meetings start at 7:00 and closes at 10pm

At the Armthorpe Community Centre, 20 Church St, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3AG.

Presentation by Andrew Durham on Asian Hornet – The Beekeepers Guide – Part 1
If beekeepers are to deal with the Asian Hornet, it is absolutely essential that they understand the situation, at what is happening and when it will happen. Without this critical understanding, the beekeeper will always be caught out and be left reacting to the situation rather than proactively anticipating events and proactively mitigating damage.
In Part 1 we look at the hornet situation as it has developed across the English Channel and why that presents an increasing threat to us here in mainland UK. We look at why there are hornet surge years and at the hornet’s lifecycle to see how the threat to our bees develops in the apiary. We look at the hornet’s interaction with the honeybee and at the hidden effects of the hornet’s predation that beekeepers must manage. We will look at the effect on beekeeping in France.
A comfort break/drinks break
Asian Hornet – The Beekeepers Guide – Part 2
If there is a problem with much of the guidance offered to beekeepers on dealing with the Asian hornet it is that it lacks detail.  
In Part 2 we will have a close look at the Spring Trapping of Foundress Queens in the vicinity of the apiary, which alone can significantly reduce hornet numbers in the apiary. We will look at how the beekeeper can make the apiary work for the bee and not the hornet. We take a look at the three main tools that the beekeeper can use to defend the bees – the muzzle, the electric harp and the hornet guard. We finish by looking at how the beekeeper needs manage the situation as it develops across the year.

The talk will last about 1 hr 30 mins so we have booked the room for an extra hour so an Agenda can also be followed.

The last meeting for this season start at 7:00pm and close at 10pm.

At the Armthorpe Community Centre, 20 Church St, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3AG.

Presentation to be confirmed

Presentation by Dave Bonner on Bee Disease, Hygiene and Husbandry.

An Agenda will also be followed.

This is when we do not hold a formal meeting but instead visit an apiary. The venue will be announced before the visit and places are usually booked as places are restricted depending on the size of the apiary and site. 

Members bring food to share at a picnic.

After looking into hives members enjoy a chat while enjoying a drink and food.

This is when we do not hold a formal meeting but instead visit an apiary. The venue will be announced before the visit and places are usually booked as places are restricted depending on the size of the apiary and site. 

Members bring food to share at a picnic.

After looking into hives members enjoy a chat while enjoying a drink and food.

This is when we do not hold a formal meeting but instead visit an apiary. The venue will be announced before the visit and places are usually booked as places are restricted depending on the size of the apiary and site. 

Members bring food to share at a picnic.

After looking into hives members enjoy a chat while enjoying a drink and food.

Meetings start at 7:00 at The Community Centre, 20 Church St, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3AG

September is our first meeting as the busy beekeeping season slows down. There is usually a meeting with an agenda,

Meetings start at 7:00pm.

Enid Brown will be giving a presentation via zoom on Honey Show Presentation before the meeting.

This is our AGM. The agenda usually includes a summary of the past year by the Chair and the election of committee members and delegates representing the association. Time permitting we may hold a Q and A session on any queries members have re their beekeeping tasks and preparations.

The Honey Show takes place in November. Entries can be made from 6pm. 

We are using Room 4 for exhibits.

There are rules and recipies in the members' section. 

In room 3 (our usual room), while judging takes place, an agenda is followed and a talk on the Asian hornet threat and a Q and A session or a quiz or other entertainment will also be available.

The Christmas Event will be at the Armthorpe Community Hall, Room 3 as usual at 7pm-10pm

There will be a FREE buffet provided and tea and coffee. Please bring any other drinks you wish. There will be a quiz and "special" Christmas raffle. Partner's can accompany you. Places need to be booked by 3rd December

Honey Show Trophies will be presented.

Due to poor turn out in prior years there is no scheduled meeting in January.

Meetings start at 7:00.

At the Armthorpe Community Centre, 20 Church St, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3AG.

Presentation by Michael Badger in person on Beekeeping and Sustainability.

An Agenda will also be followed.

Meetings start at 7:00  The Welfare Park, 20 Church Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3AG.