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Upcoming Events

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Our regular meeting will normally take place on the Second Tuesday of each month from September to May. 

Please be aware the following can be subject to change. 

11 March 2025 at 19:00:00

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

 There will be an online presentation by Rodger Patterson. Topic to be confirmed

8 April 2025 at 18:00:00

Meetings start at 7:00 and closes at 10pm

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

Presentation in person by Keith Bartlem Topic:Bee Diseases - What to look out for.


13 May 2025 at 18:00:00

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.


There will be a presentation by Gerry Collins Titled  “How do I stop my bees from swarming?”


This looks at both prevention and control using a range of methods including Demarree, Pagden, nucleus method, Taranov, Snelgrove, Horsley,Basterfields vertical split.

All fully illustrated


An Agenda will also be followed.

15 June 2025 at 13:00:00

This is when we do not hold a formal meeting but instead visit an apiary. Further details will be announced shortly. Places are usually booked as places are restricted depending on the size of the apiary and site. Please contact Liz to book a place.

Members bring food to share at a picnic.

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


Date and venue TBA.

23 July 2025 at 18:00:00

Another social meeting for members and their guest. Starting at 7pm to 9pm at Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall, Darking Ing Lane, Hatfield, Woodhouse, Doncaster DN7 6GB.

Alcohol is allowed and if you wish you can bring some food or drink to share as at apiary meetings.

Please let Liz know if you wish to attend or have any queries.

24 August 2025 at 13:00:00

This is when we do not hold a formal meeting but instead visit an apiary. The venue is at East Lound and will be hosted by Barbara Adair. Further detais  will follow soon. 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.

24 August 2025 at 13:00:00

This is when we do not hold a formal meeting but instead visit an apiary. The venue is at Hatfield Woodhouse and is hosted by Shaun Holt on 7th July. A map and address will be sent to interested parties. sent shortly. 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.

9 September 2025 at 18:00:00

Meetings start at 7pm Close 10pm 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, and a presentation.

14 October 2025 at 18:00:00

Meetings start at 7:00pm Close 10pm


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. 

10 November 2025 at 18:00:00

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  will take place.

9 December 2025 at 19:00:00

 

There will be a buffet provided and tea and coffee. Please bring any other non alchoholic drinks you wish. There will be a quiz and "special" Christmas raffle. Partner's can accompany you if ticket is bought. Places need to be booked by 2rd December. Please contact Liz for any further information.

Honey Show Trophies will be presented.


13 January 2026 at 19:00:00

We have decided to try the January meeting again.  


9 February 2026 at 19:00:00

Meetings start at 7:00.

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


Presentation in person with Tony Jefferson. Topic "Beekeeping the Jefferson Way"



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